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Gary Bunney Obituary
Gary was well-known to the community as he spent 8 years at Blade Chevrolet and over 20 years at Barnett Implement as a salesman. Gary was a fan of the outdoors and some of his happiest times were when, on quite a few windy fall days, he would take his sons Jeff and Steve out of school for a day of duck hunting on Fir Island. Some of Gary's fondest memories were fishing and other adventures in their backyard at the Samish River with grandkids Kaya and Conner. Gary was a bowhunter and the times he and Jan spent on wilderness hunts with friends Bill and Jeanne Johns were always special. Gary and his best friend Bill created the legendary Skagit River Raft Race in 1976 to celebrate the bicentennial and they were local legends for their "Burford and Jim Bob" stand-up comedy routines they performed for so many over the years. Gary and Bill were honored as Marshalls of the 1978 Skagit County Fair for their civic contributions. Gary and Jan were long time members of Bethel Assembly of God (now Inspire Church). Gary is survived by two sons, Jeff Bunney of Bellingham and Steve Bunney (Megan) of Burlington; three grandchildren, Kaya Bunney of Las Vegas, Conner Bunney of Burlington and Nicko Nelson of Burlington; brother Tex Bunney (Jerri), sister-in-law Gayle Reed and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Inspire Church in Sedro Woolley on February 18, 2023 at 2pm, with a reception to follow. Flowers are welcome. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. You may offer your condolences and share memories of Gary online at www.kernfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nancy Wagar
February 7, 2023
I was married to a cousin of Gary's for almost 50 years before he passed. I think of Gary as a sweet gentle man.
John Bobko
January 28, 2023
This world has lost one of God´s best grand old gentleman, our true loss!
April and Jeff Wood
January 26, 2023
We remember Gary as a kind friendly and funny person with a great smile and loving heart for Jan.
What a great family
You are home with Jesus now and we will see you again I know!
Thank you for making a difference in our church family and community!
Bless you Jan Jeff and Steve through this season.
Gary Anshutz
January 13, 2023
I was very young when Gary and my sister Jan ran off to elope.
I remember our mom was angry they did that.
And Gary lived up to his vows as he and Jan had a long and wonderful life raising their two great sons.
Our mom always loved him and I was always having a great time talking with him especially about our Lord and anything in the Bible, I learned a lot from him.
We'll miss you Gary, until we meet again, I'm proud to have known you.
Much love from me and my family.
Bev Latta
January 13, 2023
I´m so sad to hear this. I always loved Gary´s sense of humor. Such a fun person. Went to church to with him for many years. Admired his love for the Lord and his loving wife Jan. You will be truly missed. Blessings to your family.
Dave Supler
January 13, 2023
life here will not be the same. i will truly miss you my friend and our talks at the store when you came in. You have complete the greatest race of life and now you are walking in the great place of all Heaven. I can just see you right now jumping up and down, arms high in the air as you were told "Well done my Good and Faithful Servant". RIP Gary we will see each other again.
Darrell Camp
January 12, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Gary at Sears many years back.
George Gutierrez
January 12, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.....classmate 1960 RIP
Jeanette Herring
January 12, 2023
My deepest condolences. Jeanette Herring, daughter of Lonnie Johnson, long time friend of Gary's parents, Bob and Millie.
Sylvia Ammons
January 11, 2023
RIP, Gary, from a classmate of MVHS 1960!
Becky Goodell- Burr
January 11, 2023
Many fond memories of the comedy routines. Good serious humor and wisdom to be had in all the fun of life. Gary will be missed. My condolences as you absorb the loss.
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