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Gary Lathrop Obituary

Gary Allen Lathrop Gary Allen Lathrop, 74yrs old, born in Santa Maria, CA to James A. Lathrop and Lupe Corella Lathrop, passed away on January 31, 2020 in McMinnville, Oregon. Gary is native to San Luis Obispo County and an Elder of the yak tityu tityu yak tilhini Northern Chumash Tribe. He graduated from San Luis Obispo High School with the class of 1963. He was active in 4-H, raising steers and sheep. He was a member of the Laborers Union until his retirement in 1997. Gary had a great love for the outdoors, roaming the hillsides with his siblings, hunting, fishing, and ranching activities. Fishing was his lifelong passion. Gary is survived by his wife of 56yrs Patricia Lee Campfield Lathrop. Four children, Lorie Lathrop-Laguna (Norm), Jim Lathrop (Gracie), Lisa Lathrop-Dignan, and Tim Lathrop. Five grandchildren, Nicole Kearns (Isaac), Breanna Laguna (Carlos), Haylee Bautista (Oscar), Kelsey Shaffer (Anson), and Ricky Laguna (Haley). And nine great grandchildren, Shawn, McKenna, Ethan, Brooklyn, Logan, James, Hayden, Hunter, and Riley on the way. He has five siblings, Ann McCall, George Lathrop, Christine Betts (Owen), Bill Lathrop (Laudeen), and Scott Lathrop (Ellen), along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents James and Lupe Lathrop, and mother-in-law Florene Lewis. Gary had a great love for his family and is very loved by us all. He will be deeply missed. Memorial Service will be held at the Reis Family Mortuary on Saturday, February 29th at 10:00am 991 Nipomo St, San Luis Obispo, CA. A Celebration of Life will follow at The American Legion 1661 Mill St, San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2020.

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Lorie Laguna

February 27, 2020

I love ❤ you Dad !! Thinking of you

Thomas Wollam

February 26, 2020

Gary,
I knew Gary from High School days.
Rest in Peace
Tom Wollam

David Baldwin

February 25, 2020

I worked with Gary at a Diablo Canyon when I was about 17. We were on the same Crew. He was a lot of fun to be around, bigger than life, great stories and a good union man. He always had a good joke and really understood the benefit of finding a little humor even during hard work. Even though I was just a kid he always treated me good and helped me to learn the ropes in construction. Im glad I got to know him and some of his family. Every one of the Lathrops Ive ever met are solid people. Thats a testament to Gary. May he Rest In Peace.

Ron and Toni Mesecher

February 25, 2020

Ron has regaled me with many stories of his and Gary's adventures. From hay hauling to fishing and working together. Some stories can be shared with a smile and many have a place in our hearts forever. RIP Gary. May your family know how much you loved them and they loved you. With sincere sympathy. ❤

Susana Mata

February 25, 2020

Sending condolences to the family and friends. ♥

John Little

February 23, 2020

I knew and liked Gary and his brothers when we were young and kind. He was real people and I feel better for knowing him. God give his family peace in this time of loss.

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