Gary-Windbigler-Obituary

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Gary Michael Windbigler

Blocksburg, California

Nov 19, 1941 – Sep 30, 2010

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BORN
November 19, 1941
DIED
September 30, 2010
LOCATION
Blocksburg, California

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Gary Windbigler Left this world on September 30, 2010, about a mile from where he was born. He arrived to parents Jack and Harriet Windbigler on November 19, 1941, in Fortuna, Calif. He spent a happy childhood in Orick with his mother and step-father, and summers near Bridgeville with his...

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I know this is very late but I just came across this as I was searching to see if I could find Gary.
I lived next door to Gary at the Arcata Redwood housing out of Orick and we played football together in the cow pasture below our houses. He later attributed those games to his success in high school. I moved from there when I was a Jr and Gary was a Soph. The next time I ran into Gary was in Dec 1959 in Oakland Ca. and heard someone call my name and it was Gary. It turned out we were...

Goditi la pace, in cielo tra gli Angeli!
E' ciò che ti meriti, eri un grande.
Ti voglio bene...

Dear Bev and Girls am so so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I always enjoyed when i would run into Gary in town and catch up on the family, Gary loved to talk. Annee Wilson(Schmidt)

I will always remember the oyster feed we had at the ranch. Had some good times, will miss you.

Dear Gary,
We are so sorry you had to leave us so soon...we only got together a few times, but we really enjoyed being with you and Bev.

Thanks for putting John on to walking sticks, he doesn't walk but we have a nice collection of them. (witch I have to dust)

Looking forward to seeing you again friend, on the other side.
Love, Linda & John

Gary was a true original. Just when you thought you knew how he would respond to a certain idea or issue he would surprise you with a completely different take on the topic. Whether you agreed with him or not, his insight would always make you stop and think a little deeper about the subject. In the midst of future discussions I'm sure there are many of us who will find ourselves wondering, "What would Gary have to say about this"?

I picture him now at a heavenly poker party with...

Dear Bev and family,
I am sorry to hear of Gary's passing. My God bless you and help you through these hard times.

Allways had a great time working with Gary. We had a few fun dinners while working in San Jose. Sorry for your loss.