Gary Kline

Gary Michael Kline

February 26, 1974 - January 7, 2014

INDEPENDENCE - Gary M. Kline, 39 formerly of Hamburg, PA., died in a logging truck accident on January 7th on Fire Hall Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon. He was born in Reading Pennsylvania and was the son of Dennis R. and Charlene V. (Lesher) Kline of Womelsdorf.

Gary was a 1993 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He then served his country with pride as a U.S. Army veteran for five years. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Monmouth, Oregon. At the time of his death he was employed by Siletz Trucking Corporation.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by children: Madison Kline, Stockton, California, and Tristan Kline, Quebec, Canada, two brothers: Glen A. husband of Krista (Miller) Kline, Aurora, Illinois, Bryan D. husband of Lesley (Bone) Kline, Clayton, N.C., one uncle: David A. husband of Betty Anne (Tracy) Kline, Fredericksburg, Virginia, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and his beloved dog, Porter.

He was also predeceased by his maternal grandparents: Lester and Marie (Sarig) Lesher and paternal grandparents John and Katherine (Gromis) Kline and one uncle, Bruce Lesher.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604.

In Pennsylvania, a memorial service will be held on Friday, January 17th at 11:00 AM from the Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., 40 S. 4th Street, Hamburg, PA. A visitation will be held from 10 to 11 AM. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery, Lenhartsville.

In Oregon, Gary's life will be celebrated Thursday, January 16, 6 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 783 Church St W, Monmouth.

Arrangements are in care of Farnstrom Mortuary. Memories and condolences at FarnstromMortuary.com.