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Gary Elbert Eudaily
On October 22, Gary Elbert Eudaily, passed peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family. He was 80 years old.
Born in Butte, America to Doris & Ralph Eudaily, he moved to Missoula in the 1950's where Gary grew up a champion little leaguer & went on to pitch for the MSU Grizzlies ending up in the Griz Hall of Champions. Gary became an avid hunter & fisherman at an early age, climbing many a mountain with his good friends Laird Robinson & Tim Aldrich. His love for the great outdoors never waned & in his later years he had many stories to tell from trips with his friends Ron Stellingwerf, Scott Long, & Russ Ward as well as so many others. Gary's greatest hunting & fishing pal was always his father.
He earned his Doctor of Optometry from Pacific University in 1967. The experience provided him not only a career, but lifelong friendships with Tom Arvas, Ralph Lightle, & John Ed Taylor. Gary practiced in Missoula for 33 years. He became involved with The Mendelssohn Club, the school board, and many various outdoors groups.
Gary raised two sons as a dedicated single parent. His life became defined by scouting trips, youth sports, & various band & choir recitals.
He is survived by his son Sean; his son Mike & daughter-in-law Jennifer, & beloved grandson Jameson; Sister Gloria(Walt) Volland; his nephews Kirk(Michelle) Volland & Greg(Melissa) Volland; & his great-nephews Alec, Kevin, Miller, & Mitchell Volland. A public visitation will be held at Garden City Funeral Home on Saturday, October 29 from 12-2pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, or your favorite outdoor charity.
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Tom and Dara Arvas
October 29, 2022
Gary was my roommate at Pacific.We also shared some great hunts at Roxk Creek.He will be sorely missed.
Michael and Nancy Chandler
October 28, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Eudaily family. Gary was an intregal part of our lives during Mike's college years (meeting on Rock Creek when in college) and with Nancy working with Gary in his office. We have many memories of our time together and our share of love for Rock Creek. We regret that our paths only crossed a few times in the most recent years, the last one being at Jim Brogger's memorial.
Again deepest condolences from both of us...
COL Blaine 'Butch' Hendricks, USA, Ret.
October 27, 2022
I was saddened to learn of Gary's passing. We were teammates on the UM Grizzly Baseball team in 1962. I was also fortunate to be a classmate of his Sister Gloria in the Sentinel Class of 1958. Gary was always a positive influence on anybody he came in contact with. My prayers go out to the entire Eudaily family and his friends that they have peace and comfort during this difficult time. RIP Gary Eudaily
Jon Dennis Nelson
October 27, 2022
To Gary´s extended families my condolences .
We were classmates at Pacific and enjoyed many good visits at our time there. God bless J Dennis Nelson Melbourne FL
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Jim Sulgrove
October 26, 2022
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a good friend. My sympathies go out to the boys and other family members.
Jim Sulgrove
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