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Obituary

Gary Paul Richards passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, following an unforeseen surgical complication. He was 80 years young living with his family in Salem, Oregon.

Gary was born on April 12, 1942 to Irene and Paul Richards in Portland, Oregon. He and his parents moved to Bakersfield, California, shortly after, where Gary lived a full, loving, family-filled upbringing as the oldest brother of four.

After graduating from Bakersfield …

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So sorry for your sudden loss. You all are in our prayers.  So many memories of ballet and horseback riding with you al…
So sorry for your sudden loss. You all are in our prayers.  So many memories of ballet and horsebac…
So sorry for your sudden loss. You all are in our prayers.  So m…

Dear Darielle,

We are very sorry to learn of Gary's unexpected passing and we wish all the best to you and your talented…

Dear Darielle,

We are very sorry to learn of Gary's unexpected passing and we wish all the best to y…

Dear Darielle,

We are very sorry to learn of Gary's unexpected pa…

Oh my, Darielle. We are all so very, very sad and send all our love. Sending donation. What else can I do?
Oh my, Darielle. We are all so very, very sad and send all our love. Sending donation. What else ca…
Oh my, Darielle. We are all so very, very sad and send all our l…

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Born

April 12th, 1942
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Passed away

May 11th, 2022
Salem, OR

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Cause of death

Surgical Complication

Method of disposition

Cremation

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