Gary Buchanan Obituary
Gary lived in Scappoose his whole life. He graduated from Scappoose High School in 1959 and went on to complete one year of college at Clark College. Gary was in the US Army from 1963 to 1965, where he was stationed in Thule, Greenland; Dugway, Utah; and Milwaukie, Wisconsin. He did various jobs throughout his life but worked his dream job and career at the Portland Fire Department for 27 years.
In his free time, Gary enjoyed fishing, hunting, both watching and playing baseball, and football. He was a proud member of several lodges, including the Elks, Eagles, and Moose.
Gary is survived by his spouse, Evelyn Buchanan; daughters Tonee (Mitch) Voegele and Jami (Bruce) Schmid; son Mike (Amber) Buchanan; sister Karen St. Germain; grandchildren Randee (Ken) Wagner, Hailey (Doug) Nassimbene, Kenny Voegele, Ryan (Emmi) Schmid, Andrew Buchanan, Chase (Jessica) Buchanan, and Jordan Buchanan; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father Glenn Buchanan; mother Vevel Buchanan; and brother Marv Buchanan.
A graveside service will be held on June 7, 2024, at 11:00 am at Columbia Memorial Gardens in Scappoose, Oregon, where the Portland Fire Department will present fireman's honors. A celebration of life will follow the service at the St. Helens Elks Lodge from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Donations can be mailed to the Buchanan Family at PO Box 252, Scappoose, Oregon 97056. Flowers prepared by Flora Designs in Scappoose, Oregon.
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