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Gary Stoddard Obituary

STODDARD, Gary Leigh In memory of Gary Leigh Stoddard, (72) entered into rest on May 12th, 2009. Gary was an outgoing person. He was a lifetime resident of Spokane WA. Gary was fire fighter and smoke jumper for many years. He later went to work for A.M.R. as a paramedic. Gary is survived by his wife Bonnie Stoddard of 52 years, and children Stan and Sarah Stoddard of Airway Heights WA, Tony and Doreen Marciano, Tom and Tonya Stoddard, Jeff and Jenny Stoddard, Gary Stoddard, Rick Stoddard, Steven Stoddard, Kay Ritchey all of Spokane WA. Dave and Batina Briggs of Colorado. Two brothers Robert and Donald Stoddard of Spokane WA. Three sisters Cheryl Stoddard, Connie Warrick of Spokane WA and Pat of Colorado. Grandchildren, Brandon, Michael, Karisia, Matthew, Jonathon, Cody, Christoper, Jacob, Rhyllie, Shelby, Bailey, Mariah, Katie, Connor, Teressa, Dylan, Nickolias and newest grandson Aiden Gary Leigh Stoddard, born one week before his Grandpa passed away, to carry on his name. As well as four great-grandchildren. Gary is loved and missed by all who knew him. Viewing services were held Friday, May 15th, from 6-8pm at Spokane Cremation, 2832 N. Ruby. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, May 16th, 2pm at Rock of Ages Christian Fellowship, 2131 W. Woodside Ave. (followed by a potluck at the church). Also on Sunday, May 17th at 3pm, ask family for information. Donations for the family may be made to Bonnie Stoddard, in care of, Rock of Ages Church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Spokesman-Review from May 15 to May 17, 2009.

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