Gary Axelson

Gary Axelson died peacefully after a brave 10 year battle with cancer on February 13, 2025 surrounded by his family in Oakton, VA. He is survived by his wife, Stacey Waring, and his children, Kristin Cummings (Steve), Eric Axelson (Rachel), Stephen Axelson and Mickey Axelson; granddaughters Erica, Zoe and Skye Cummings; sisters Christine Doolin (Danny) and Nancy Reams (Bill), and brother Randy (Ann); and his former wife, Emily (Ian) Bailey. Gary had a distinguished career as a journalist, most recently with WJLA-TV, and later became a clinical psychologist, working with Fairfax County CSB for 30 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, Fairfax, VA, on Friday, February 21 at 11 a.m., with later private burial in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Friends of Fairfax County Animal Shelter, PO Box 2321, Centreville, VA 20122.