Gary L Gray

Gary L gray of Hermiston was born August 10th 1948 to Goldie Mae Bowman he passed away at his home in Hermiston on February 16th 2019 at the age of 70

Gary lived most of his life in Hermiston attending school in Umatilla and graduating from Hermiston High School in 1967 he went on to serve his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged and returned home to Hermiston in 1970.Gary worked construction most of his life before going to work for the Hermiston irrigation District in 1987. He retired in 2004 due failing health from multiple sclerosis. Gary enjoyed most all outdoor activities, especially his time spent in the mountains hunting, fishing and four-wheeling with friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Judy Gray, Hermiston, OR; daughters: Melissa (Kasey) Powers, Vancouver, WA, Stacy Gray, Tucson, AZ, Nicole Stratton (Ray Casteel), Hermiston, OR and Jessica Gray Hermiston, OR; brother: Al (Ria) Kauffman, Portland, OR; sister: Jackie Walker, Hermiston, OR; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday February 23rd 2019 at Burns Mortuary Chapel followed by a potluck from 3 to 5 at Maxwell Event Center. Please join us with your favorite dish, drinks will be provided.

Memorial contributions can be made  through Burns  Mortuary to the MS Society or Vange John Memorial Hospice Education Fund.

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Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements. 

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