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Gary is survived by his significant other Ramona Figeley;
son: Josh (Bridget) O'Connell;
daughter: Melinda (Patrick) Figeley;
grandchildren: Miaya, Gavin, Briston, Kiara, Gaege, and Dryver O'Connell, Kash and Kye O'Neill and a new grandbaby in August;
two sisters: Mae Halverson and Rose (Paul) Gunderson;
six brothers: Elmer (Amy) Whiteaker, Raymond (Liz) Whiteaker, Harold (Eldora) Whiteaker, Cecil Whiteaker, Alvin (Laura) Whiteaker, Ted (Jill) Whiteaker;
special nephews: Doug Whiteaker, David 'Gundy' Gunderson;
special friends: Annabelle 'Ma' Riley, Lenny and Jim;
many other relatives and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Aurelia Whiteaker; brothers Verlin and Wesley; sisters Dena Hatlan, Mildred and Estel Whiteaker; brothers-in-law: David Halverson, Phillip Gunderson, Junior Hatlan; goddaughters Diane Whiteaker and Rosilie Dutka; special friend Trina Ducharmer, many other relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Pratt Memorial Chapel from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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The Staff of Pratt Funeral Home
January 5, 2023
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