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Gary Vining Obituary

In Loving Memory

Gary (Oswald) Vining July 13, 1941 - May 30, 1963 "EHS" Class Of 1959

It's been 60 years, Gary, and we never got to say goodbye. We think of you. Remembering fun at North Junior High and Everett High School. The Boy's Club dances, appearing on Seattle Bandstand, the Apple Blossom Festival and Graduation. Enlisted in the Navy together and discharged in 1962 and then you were gone. We leave flowers at No Name Creek on the Skykomish River where you went in and were never found. I will never forget that day or you. With a tear in my eye.

Your bud, Tom D. Close

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from May 27 to May 28, 2023.

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Suzanne Huffman

July 21, 2023

Heart breaking story Tom. Just sad. I came on here to view my son's passing on 7/14.

Vining Family Association

May 28, 2023

The Vining Family Association extends deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gary Vining on his untimely passing.

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