Joseph Gary Toste

Joseph Gary Toste passed away June 19th at the age of 58. Gary and his twin brother were born to Joe and Ruth Toste and is survived by his wife Cindy Toste, his brother Larry Toste, his sister Jo Miranda, his sister Lucinda Toste, his nephew David and his wife Sarah, his niece Rachel and her husband Dave and three kids, and his nephew Matthew and his wife Tami and two kids.. He was proceeded in death by his parents Joe and Ruth and his younger brother Bruce Shap Toste. A native of Loleta, Gary spent most of his life there except for five years which he spent in Ferndale. Gary attended and graduated from Ferndale Elementary and Ferndale Highschool. He grew up on his parents dairy and worked for the Petersen dairy for about 30 years. During this time , Gary also drove the whey truck for the Loleta Cheese company. Gary enjoyed woodworking and specialized in making toys and birdhouses. In his free time he was known for giving his time and skills to countless people in the community to help them out. In September 2008 Gary married the love of his life Cindy. Gary was a confirmed bachelor for 56 years before that. Gary lived by this verse in Ephesians 5:25- Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave himself for her. Gary loved the Lord and wife Cindy above all else. There will be a memorial and potluck for Gary on July 17th at the Loleta Firemens Pavilion at 2PM. Please bring your favorite dish or dessert and of course your favorite Gary story! Please sign the online guestbook at www.Times-Standard.com. Click on obits.