Cary's interests were vast and diverse. As a kid, he was an avid hunter and liked trapping coyotes.  He competed at dirt bike racing in highschool, though having to take a day off work.  He liked to go fishing at the pier too.  He trained a Brittany Spaniel to help him hunt and his half Rodhesian Ridgeback, 'Tig' served him well for pheasant and bear hunting. Tig, was fatally attacked by a pittbull, resulting turning him mean and was put down at 4 years old.  He went jeeping a lot and joined a club where he completed the Rubicon.  

Cary loved coaching soccer and reading any book on the subject of soccer.   He learned all the moves from the top coaches.   He and my mom got their coaching licenses.

Never one to sit idle, Cary was either working or fixing something.  His assertive, interesting, driven, and focused personality was a testament to his belief in the power of hard work and persistence.  

One of Cary's greatest accomplishments was forming a soccer club called Diablo Valley Soccer Club with his wife.  It offered devolpment as a soccer player by hours and higher competition.   He was co-coaching a women's traveling soccer team, the Concord Flames to a state championship in 1995.   He was a fervent supporter of the sport, providing nets and brand new adidas balls to the team starting out 1990 to 1995.   His legacy is one of achievement and the belief that success can be attained through practice and hard work.   We spent many evenings on the road, travelling all over California and sleeping every weekend in hotels, to play 3 day long tournaments.   Several players competed with the state soccer team with aim of regional and national team, with hopes of a college scholarship.

Cary Vanderlip was a man of character and principle, who lived his life with a determination and drive that was admired by many.   Cary's influence will continue to resonate in the lives of those he touched.   He will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on forever.