Gary Leach Obituary
May 14, 1962 -- Dec. 10, 2007
A memorial service will be held for Gary D. Leach, 45, of Reedsport, at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, at the Reedsport High School Pacific Auditorium, 2260 Longwood Drive, in Reedsport.
Gary was born on May 14, 1962, to Thomas Leach and Shirley Wertz in Cottage Grove. He was raised in Reedsport by his parents, Thomas and Helen Leach. He died Dec. 10, 2007, in Reedsport.
Gary graduated from Reedsport High School in 1980. He was a fisherman on the FV Jamie K and a tugboat operator for Umpqua River Navigation and LTM, Inc. He lived in both Coos Bay and Reedsport.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching football, claming, camping and always being very involved with his children's lives. He was his kids' best friend and the heart of the community.
He is survived by his daughters, Vanessa Leach of Eugene and Heather Leach of Ashland; son, Travis Leach of Reedsport; father and stepmother, Thomas and Donna Leach; mother, Helen E. Dawson Leach; his birth mother, Shirley Wertz; brother, Rex Leach; sisters, Jody Molenda and JeraLynn Fazakas; brothers, John Leach and John Thorne; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless other loving family members and friends.
The family suggests memorial contributions to the Reedsport High School Athletic Fund, 2260 Longwood Drive, Reedsport, OR 97467.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dunes Memorial Chapel, (541) 271-2822.
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HELEN LEACH
October 16, 2008
MY SON, IT HAS TAKEN ME ALMOST A YEAR TO WRITE THIS TO YOU, I MISS YOU SO MUCH. YOU MAY BE GONE FROM US FOR NOW BUT ONE DAY WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND UNTIL THEN YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. UNTIL WE ARE TOGETHER AGAIN. YOUR MOTHER
Rosie Myers
January 16, 2008
Gary will be sadly missed by all, he was a wonderful child when I knew him(I was his nanny) he grew up to be the wonderful man that I knew, someone with a gentle heart and a soul that was giving and so very kind, I was very proud of the person he was, and will forever carry him in my heart.
Jera (Leach) Fazekas
December 20, 2007
Though I know my brother is resting in peace finally; I will always wish he hadn't been taken so soon in life. He was a fine man; the world has lost a special friend.
Craig & Lisa Wooley
December 19, 2007
Sorry for your loss. We always saw Gary at the high school sports events when Vanessa was a student. He was so supportive, and always greeted you with a smile. We will miss him very much.
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Ron and Judie Carey
December 18, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jenifer McClay Coleman
December 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Leach family. I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed always knowing Gary. He was such an amazing man with an incredible spirit. My heart goes out to you all.
Meg Matheson
December 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. Gary was great fun to be with and such an outdoor person. He is missed by all who knew him.
Shawna Shepherd
December 17, 2007
Dearest Leach Family,
We are so sorry for you loss. We loved Gary very much!! You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Gary very much!!!
The Shepherd Family (Devon, Shawna, Jordan and Rogue)
Joan Johnson
December 17, 2007
My heart and prayers go to all that knew Gary. He was an amazing person, friend and classmate. Always had a smile and helping hand for everyone. He will truly be missed.
Joan Sandberg~Johnson
Jeri Thurkow
December 15, 2007
Dearest Heather, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your father. I know you've handled a lot with his illness and I know how close you two were. My sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Jeri Thurkow, North Bend
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