Gary W. Ives

We remember Gary as a loving, devoted husband and father with a strong sense of compassion for those less fortunate. He wished for a better world, but went beyond mere wishfulness. For many years he labored long and hard to create a wonderful Christmas light display at his home which served not only as an expression of his faith but as venue for charitable giving. Gary loved people and vigorously supported those whom he felt shared the same passion for justice and equality. He loved a good cause. And he loved to laugh. And he loved to play Santa Claus. And most of all he loved his family. His was a life well-lived. We should all be so fortunate.

What fun we've had over the past decade, talking about your beautiful family, our love for history and local politics and, of course, you were the best campaign sign putter-outer there ever was.

Thank you for always making Christmas so special to so many of us....it'll never be the same without Santa Gary and his beautiful Christmas lights. I'll see you on the other side. I'll miss you, my dear friend.