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1946
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2021
Gary Wolfe Obituary
Gary passed away on November 19, 2021 surrounded by his family after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 23, 1946 in Wichita Falls, Tx. He grew up in Everett, WA and graduated from Everett High School in 1964. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Air Force from 1964-1968.
He met and married the love of his life, Karen Anderson Wolfe and they settled in Lake Stevens, WA to raise their family. He was an avid sports fan who watched, coached, mentored, refereed and umpired for 30 plus years for the Lake Stevens Junior Athletic Association. Many wedding anniversaries were spent on the baseball fields and some holidays were spent on the football fields. He loved the Christmas holiday's because it was at this time of the year, he would dress up as Santa Claus and ride on the top of the LSFD fire truck meeting and greeting children and adults as he rode through Lake Stevens. He was a member of the Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club and loved nothing more than giving back to his community that he loved so much. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 181.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Karen Anderson Wolfe, his two sons and daughter in laws, Jeff Wolfe and Carla DiGregorio-Wolfe, Matthew and Michelle Wolfe and his daughter Nikki Crofutt. He had four grandchildren Tyler, Zachary, Grace and Joshua. Sister and brother in law, Lisa and Doug Palm, brother Chris Inman and Shelley, and brother Terry Iverson. Sister in law and brother in law, Beverly and Ed Weiss, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was proceeded by his mother Katherine Inman, father Chet Wolfe, mother and father in law, Marge and Harlen Anderson and sister in law Linda Price.
His life will be celebrated on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE in Lake Stevens, WA. In memory of Gary, please consider donations to the Lake Stevens Kiwanis Club.
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Randy Lyons
December 9, 2021
He was a great guy and loved working with the kids.
Mary Berg Inman
December 8, 2021
Karen and family,
Sorry to hear of Gary´s passing. He was a great community advocate and coach. May your many great memories keep him in your hearts. Love to your family, Mary Berg Inman
Greg Osborne
December 7, 2021
Wow, another GREAT man and person gone. Karen, Jeff, Mathew, Nikki I am so sorry for your loss. The last time I saw Gary was at my dad's funeral service. After all our dads went through over he years, it was a true blessing to see him there. So many years have gone by, and the memories are still there like it was yesterday. May God Bless you all and leave you with all of the good that your Dad did for everyone. My deepest sympathy.
TK
December 6, 2021
Wolfe Babe,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was a great man. My thoughts are with you and your family!
TK
Jeff Wolfe
December 6, 2021
Dad.....you WILL always be in our hearts and in our thoughts. You meant so much to SO many people, from sports to your dedication to the town of Lake Stevens. I am the man, husband and father I am today because of you and for that I Thank You!! I love and Miss you
Betsy E Shields
December 6, 2021
I will remember our last visit in your living room sharing stories and treats from the bakery. Gary was full of life and loved to tell stories and jokes. His love of people endeared him to many generations and he will be greatly missed by all. RIP with love and peace!
Darlene Mitchell
December 5, 2021
Karen & family we send our love & support to all of you. Gary has been part of this community for such a long time and he will be remembered for all the way he gave back by his many activities. He was the type of man that would move Heaven and Earth if someone needed help. Christmas festivities will not be the same not seeing our Santa on the fire truck or sitting on his chair after the tree lighting ceremony listening to little ones and even some adults telling Santa their Christmas wish lists.
Gary is at peace but has left a hole in the hearts of so many that knew him and called him friend and will be deeply missed.
Joe & Teri Bosch
December 5, 2021
Sending our deepest sympathies to Karen and the Wolfe kids. He truly was, one of the kindest souls we knew. We met him so many years ago while our kids were in sports. He truly was an advocate for kids. Always smiling and a sweet laugh. It saddened us to hear of his passing. We can only imagine the huge hole left in the hearts of his family and dear friends. R.I.P. sweet Gary.
Caren Compton Pegram
December 5, 2021
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss, Prayers for you and your family. Caren (Compton) Pegram
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