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Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 7, 2009.

Gary R. Neiman 9/22/1943 To 6/4/2009 Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Best Friend Was born in Tacoma and raised on Fox Island. He met his wife Janet Ireland in 1956 when her family moved to the Island. They married in 1963 and raised their two children there. In 1986 they moved to Port Orchard until 2003, when they moved back to Gig Harbor. Gary was a home builder for over 40 years. First with his wife, then their son joined them. They built homes on Fox Island, Gig Harbor, and Port Orchard. He was an avid classic car person and loved taking his cars to all the car shows all over. He was also into slot car drag racing and enjoyed meeting people at these events. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Robert Gates, his father Roger Neiman, and his mother Ruby Gates. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janet, his other loves, daughter Angela (Shane) Vanderlinda, son Gary (Christine) Neiman, four grandchildren, Jordan and Nicholas Vanderlinda and Shelby and Brittany Neiman, and sister Ginny. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the Nichols Community Center on Fox Island starting at noon. Haven of Rest, Gig Harbor is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers donation to favorite charity or food bank.

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June 11, 2009

Corky Brady posted to the memorial.

June 8, 2009

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June 8, 2009

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Corky Brady

June 11, 2009

Janet and family - I was shocked to hear of Gary's passing. I just found out from a mutual friend this afternoon.

My heart goes out to all your family. I will always remember the good times we had when the kids were growing up...the horse races, Magic Mountain, Disneyland, playing cards till all hours in the morning.

I'm sorry I didn't do a better job of staying in touch after Don's death. I thought of you often.

My prayers are with you.

The Brady family

Corky & Carol Teager

June 8, 2009

Janet, Gary JR, Angie and family. Nothing will ever fill the space that Gary has left us with.
After selling the homes that J&G and Son built for the last 15 to 20 years, I was treated more as a friend, not just a realtor. Gary would do anything for anyone and never want anything in return. His character said it all.
The one thing I marvel at is with all the people he built homes for, most all of them became his friend. Not many builders can say that.
Gary, I am one person that will miss you, but you will always be remembered. Rest In Pease.
Corky and Carol Teager

June 8, 2009

We shall miss Gary at the car shows. May the happy memories of a life well spent sustanin you all.

Bob Davidson & Sarah

June 7, 2009

Cousins Jeff, Jami, Don, Gloria have many happy memories as kids with Gary, especially as we gathered at Grandparents Ernest and Mabel Hill's home in Puyallup for Sunday dinner. After eating the good food prepared by Mom Ruby, Aunt Elnora, Aunt Bea, Aunt Pearl, Grandma Hill, we ran to the big front lawn and played baseball, football, tag,climbed in the Snowball tree and other kid stuff. The ages were spanned, but Gary matched them all with his athletic ability. Another happy place was Gary's childhood home on Fox Island. Swimming in the saltwater Cove, turning over rocks looking for crabs, walking to the end of the Spit to see the "infamous" Octopus that lurked there, rowing the homemade raft, finding sand dollars and the list goes on and on. Uncle Vernon Hill captured on film a family outing
(1947?) that to this day we enjoy watching young Gary at the beach.
When Gary became a husband and father he gave his wife, children, grandchildren the love, devotion and attention so they, too, have a "memory bank" filled with "deposits" of fun, learning, guidance, humor, that only someone as special as Gary could give, and those will never be withdrawn. As big brother to Ginny, Gary's builder skills were priceless as he built her house on Anderson Is. She knew no one could do it more professionally. Janet, Angie, Nicholas, GaryJr., Christine, Jordy, Shelby, Brittany, Ginny, may God give you the Peace that passes all understanding. God bless you all. Cousin Gloria

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Chuck Asher

June 7, 2009

"MY HEART IS HEAVY TODAY" I grew up with Gary,on Fox Island.We did everything together.Worked on our cars,got in trouble with our parents,for doing stupid things.Water Skied every summer,everywhere.Gary was a great skier.
Although,we didn't see much of each other,after I went in the Navy.I always thought of Gary and Janet,and the times we spent together.
My Condolences to Janet,and all of Gary's Loving Family...
Chuck Asher...

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