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Obituary

Gary James Van Wambeke passed away peacefully in his home on January 18, 2023. Gary is survived by his two children Eric and Maria, his mother Frances Kelley, and his brother Paul. Gary was born on November 19, 1945 in San Francisco, CA to parents Richard and Frances. He grew up in San Francisco, California where he attended Lawton Elementary and Lincoln High School, both located in the Sunset District. 

In San Francisco, he spent …

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What were Gary's favorite local spots?
Doug's beach, Ocean Beach, Java Beach Cafe
Doug's beach, Ocean Beach, Java Beach Cafe
Doug's beach, Ocean Beach, Java Beach Cafe
What causes did Gary care about most?
the environment
the environment
the environment
What were Gary's favorite ways to spend free time?
windsurfing, making art, creating
windsurfing, making art, creating
windsurfing, making art, creating
What were Gary's favorite vacation spots?
mendocino, ocean beach, Hawaii, New Zealand
mendocino, ocean beach, Hawaii, New Zealand
mendocino, ocean beach, Hawaii, New Zealand

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Born

1945
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Passed away

January 18th, 2023
Lyle, Washington

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Private to family

Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home
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Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home

Bristol Hospice Oregon
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Bristol Hospice Oregon

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