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Gary King Obituary

Gary W. King Gary W. King died August 3, 2015, following a brief illness. King was a former Michigan teacher who retired in 2006 after 25 years with the Washington Education Association. Throughout his life, King enjoyed outdoor sports and had a keen interest in politics. King's affinity for preserving Washington's natural environment helped make Hope Island a state marine park as a part of Friends of Hope Island. King is survived by his wife, Holly House; sister, Esther Allen; and brothers, Kyle and Theodore King; and by his many friends in Washington, Colorado, and across the country. His family suggests memorial contributions to People for the Puget Sound at pugetsound.org. A celebration of life will be held May 1, 2016.

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Published by The Olympian on Nov. 15, 2015.

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Ken Norkey

November 23, 2015

I was saddened and shocked to hear about Gary. I knew him from back in grade school at McCulloch and through Frost and Parkside. I remember how much he loved baseball and what a great and upbeat guy he was. I will always have good memories of Gary. My most heartfelt condolences to you Esther, Ted, and Kyle.

Bob & Vicki Brown

November 22, 2015

Kyle we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jan Robinson Fater

November 20, 2015

Very sad to hear of your loss. Gary and I attended Parkside together and I have only good memories of him. God bless you all.

Jill Weed Hunter

November 20, 2015

Esther and Kyle, was so suprised to see Gary on this page...I have such great memories from the time our families shared life together. Gary was a fine man and committed to many people for good causes. Hope you are all doing well. My mom just went to heaven in Oct., which is how I saw this article. God bless you all for a glorious year and complete healing.

Jerry Pfeiffle

November 20, 2015

My heartfelt sympathy to Gary's entire family. We were fellow classmates at PHS and we pitched for the baseball team together. I admired his sense of humor and profound zest for life. God Bless this fine man.

Patty (Wilson) Ames

November 20, 2015

Kyle - I was so sad to read of Gary's death. I remember fondly Gary and Esther and the silly, fun times we had during our Middle School years, and remember Gary and Esther as very protective siblings. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. God's blessings for strength.

November 20, 2015

Esther and Kyle we are so sorry to hear of Gary passing our prayers are with you....Mary and Mike Fiero

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