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Gary A. Dow, 63, Boise passed away at his residence on Monday, July 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. Gary was born to Eldon and Maxine (Emerson) Dow in Wichita, Kansas on January 18, 1953. He spent his childhood in Wichita, Tullahoma, TN., and Tampa, FL. before graduating from Hillsborough High School, Tampa in 1971. During the 1970's, Gary toured the eastern United States while playing with numerous bands in Florida. In 1980 He moved to Texas to start a career with Texas Instruments. In 1984, while living in the Dallas area, He met Bonnie Harbach, the love of his life. Gary and Bonnie lived in Texas until moving to Boise in 1998. Gary was employed by Micron as a Flash Product Engineer from 1998 until his retirement in 2015. Gary was an outstanding guitarist, playing in numerous bands and events all around the Treasure Valley. He was also a mountain biker, traveler and technology enthusiast. Despite his varied interests he was happiest spending time at home with Bonnie and his beloved dogs. His quick wit, dry humor and relaxed demeanor were loved by everyone who knew him and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Joy Webb. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Pat and Mike Sprague and Joan and Jose Valenzuela; 4 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his mother Maxine Dow; a sister Jan and Ron Vickery; a nephew Zach Vickery and his wife Katie and many other family members and friends.

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July 12, 2017

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August 3, 2016

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Dan Oldfather

July 12, 2017

Gary and I were best friends circa 1970 1972 in Tampa and Pensacola Florida.... I stumbled on this posting almost by accident and was shocked to see my old friend had passed away . Last time I spoke to Gary was in 2010 when I found his number on Facebook or another social media website. I was pleased to learn that he was still playing music. Gary was a gifted guitarist. Ironically I just purchased a red Gibson SG standard, Gary's the guitar of choice for many years in the early 70s and the late 60s. Unlikely that any of you in Texas know who I am but my name is Dan Oldfather only Gary's father or mother and perhaps his sister would know who I am I would love to find out more about Gary's life and career as I myself and up in the Information Technology Field and currently work for college in South Florida . Gary was a tremendous positive influence on my life and I think about him daily I can be reached at 954-214-4682, ( text or phone ) - [email protected]. [email protected]

August 5, 2016

Please join us in celebration of the life of Gary A Dow
on August 21st, from 2-4 pm. Come share the music
and memories of the musician, guitarist, friend and
family man.

We will gather at the home of Harold and Chantelle Krasinski,

3475 East Falcon Dr. , Meridian

Sean Dockery

August 3, 2016

My wife and I lived across the street from Gary & Bonnie for the last 5 years and really enjoyed having them both as neighbors. As a musician also, I appreciated Gary's talent and loved to hear him play his guitar, which I would hear from across the street when I would open the window from my home music studio. I feel blessed to have had him "jam" with me a couple times over the years at my place even. Gary with be missed.

Chris Scarlata

July 25, 2016

I'm not much with words, but farewell Gary. I met Gary at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas. We worked together at TI and moved to Boise, Idaho upon the "same desk" merger with Micron. We worked on several non-volatile memories designs. At first it was NOR flash, then NAND flash. Gary was a bit of a soft-spoken electronics wiz, as well as an excellent programmer. I recall a day in Dallas when everyday was hotter than the previous and Gary and Bonnie gave me a visit at my house in Wiley, Texas. Man it was TEXAS HOT that day, even the shade of the pecan trees was not enough. Later I found that it hit 110'F on that day.

God bless.
...Chris

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Harold Krasinski

July 17, 2016

Gary will be missed by all who knew him! He was a superb guitarist and person. I was privileged to have known him and to have played with him in a couple of bands in Boise. Goodbye my old friend.

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