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1939
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2024
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Russell Preston
December 21, 2024
Very sorry for your loss. Gary was a loyal supporter and participant in the Bowl Picks contest for many years. R.IP. Gary Sweeney. You´ll be missed.
Tom Jensen
December 5, 2024
Sorry for your loss Randy, Brian, and Little Steve! Your Dad was one of the funniest and good natured guys to be around. He could dish it out with the best of them because he could take it to. The first time I met him I thought who is this guy? I am glad I got to know the man we all effectionately called "Gurn". Your Dad was awesome. Always had to have the first word and the last. I will always remember him talking smack to me/us but would never miss one of our games because he looked forward to the opportunity to put us in our place. Always a class act and I will miss running in to him out and about. Be proud of your Dad because he sure was proud of you guys. Gurn, Rest in Peace my friend. We will see you on the other side one day!
Nance King (aka Nancy Borgen)
November 30, 2024
Doug and Laura Henderson
November 20, 2024
Rest in Peace, Gurn. So sorry for your loss, Randy, Brian and Steve. Your father will always hold a special place in our heart. He was a true one of a kind.
Wade Clark
November 18, 2024
So very sorry to read of your passing Gary. You were so much fun during the 'Daniel's' years. Many fond memories from that time. Thanks for sponsoring the "Daniel's Duckfarts" dart team! May God hold you in the palm of his hand...
November 18, 2024
I can't think of a better example of a beautifully lived life. I'll miss the smiles, support and laughs. LOVE U Uncle Gary!
Frank Krook
November 18, 2024
So sorry for Gary’s passing! He was one of the most fun guys to be around and always brought fun humor to every group
George Bird
November 17, 2024
Fun loving guy I had many great memories back in the days when he worked at Carnation I met him at the Village Lanes and bowled with him several years. We also had many great times playing the horses at the old Longacres and he was a character who you never would forget.
November 17, 2024
In 2022 I became a widow a after 60
Years with my love. I had to go on alone and was ill prepared.
Gary lived next door and could be counted on when I was needing help with my car, the dishwasher. The plugged drain The ice maker and all
Else that I didn’t know what to do. He was so kind, I wish him peace and I thank him for helping me. Rest in peace, “ Go rest high on the Mountain. “. Annette McDonald #6
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November 17, 2024
I use to play football and baseball with Gary at Roger’s Field. I recall him running the bases with a cast on. Several times I rode with him down to Rainier Ice in Georgetown to get bags of crushed ice for the Milk Trucks in University Village. Gary was full of energy and always a lot of fun.
Andrew Baker
Diane Harris
November 16, 2024
Only knowing Gary for the past 8 years being his and Laurie’s right next door neighbor was like we had known him for a lifetime. A true gem, full of love and laughter when we crossed paths. Our hearts are heavy with heart ache and will always remember the man next door that ment so much to us. Until we meet again our forever friend.
Richard and Diane Harris
john follman
November 7, 2024
Laurie and family.ondolances Gurn was a gem of burlington,gol;fing and humor
Bonnie & Wes Graham
November 5, 2024
Laurie and family. Gary was a unique one of a kind guy. I loved when he came driving in with radio blaring and him singing loud and park his car next to my patio not knowing I was out there. He was a love and will be so missed. As Wes calls him... the Ice Cream Man is now serving in Heaven. Love you.
Sandy Cobbin
November 5, 2024
Gern Blanston forever in my memories.
Love, From Joe &Pam
November 5, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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