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Gary Pillete Obituary
Gary was born on November 21st,1953 to Jim and Dorthy Pillette at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane Washington.
In his formative years he attended St. Charles Parochial School until the age of 15 when his family moved to Camas Washington where he then attended Camas High School. He began work at Crown Zellerbach Paper Mill in 1973 where he would spend the entirety of his work life, retiring in 2012.
Gary was known for being a man of honesty and integrity, and his deep love for his family and close friends. He enjoyed a lifetime of friendship with his two brothers and his sister. Gary's most cherished times were spent among his family and friends where he would always brighten up the party through his laughter, humor, and his quest for having a good time.
He is survived by his wife Darci Pillette, her daughters Mandy Noble and Shelby Noble. His daughter Misty Loots and son Richard Fraga, and brothers Jim Pillette and wife Sue Pillette, Mark Pillette and wife Nancy Pillette, his grandchildren Randy James, Amanda James, Beth James, Kendra Fraga, Stone Fraga, Faith Fawler, and Kendall Resio. Along with two great grandchildren and several nieces and grandnieces. He is preceded in death by his father Jim Pillette, mother Dorothy Pillette, and sister Carolyn Pillette.
Gary's sudden passing leaves a marked absence in the lives he was a part of, and his presence will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Washougal, WA on Sunday October 19th from 3pm-5pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Health Southwest at, peacehealth.org.
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