Gary Farrier Obituary
The son of Earl and Alice (Hults) Farrier, he was born in Lebanon. Gary married Deloris Cooper on March 27, 1964 in Jefferson, Oregon. He worked at Teledyne Wah Chang for 39 years.
Gary loved to travel the country in his street rods to attend rod runs. Throughout his life he owned multiple 1932 Model As, a 1927 Model T touring, a 1942 coupe, and his 1948 pickup truck. He was a true Ford man. Gary was a life long member of the NSRA. He was also a member of the Willamette Valley Street Rods in Salem, OR.
Gary is survived by his wife, Dee; son, Richard (Jessie) Farrier, daughter, Yvette (Tom) Harpe; sister, Janice Hiller; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Eric) Smootz, Dean Harpe, Nancy Farrier; great grandchildren, Eisley Harpe. Benson Harpe, and Nash Smootz.
He was preceded by his parents and siblings Lamonte Farrier, Audrey Shaver, and Jean Farrier.
There are no services planned at this time per Gary's request. To honor him, go buy a milkshake, and enjoy it while remembering a fond memory of Gary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
306 Washington Street SW, Albany, OR 97321
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