Memories of Gary Richard Westoby

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Gary Richard Westoby

La Pine, OR

January 19, 1956 - October 29, 2025

Jan 19, 1956 - Oct 29, 2025

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

I am so thankful he taught me as much as he did. After he passed, his voice was in my ear saying "just get it done, if you don't get satisfaction escalate to a manager." I learned how to use tools (some that I never thought I would, like an electric tree trimmer, now I want a larger electric one. I put things together because I had to only because he taught me. I stay on top of the car maintenance, because he taught me. He taught me not to judge people (hey, I'm a Deborah...she was a judge). He taught me so much and for that I am thankful. I miss him so much and I miss his expertise. We were each other's right arms. The dynamic duo, the A-Team, the Power Team. We were called that a lot at our last job. He also taught me humility towards the end along with how to extend grace and mercy, because he extended me those during his last couple of years. I think of what a very intelligent and funny man he was. If he said he was going to do something, he would do it. I just miss him so much, but I know he's in the arms of Jesus and he's worshiping alongside so many others that met him when he arrived.

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Lori Lindquust

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Sue and Jim Brannan

Gary was the best Boy Scout leader ever and we are grateful to him for the time he invested in our son during those growing up years. So very glad to hear that the Lord did capture Gary's attention and adoration. God is good!

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

Awww...thank you both. I know he loved being a Cubmaster and a Scoutmaster. I know he wanted to give back... Read more Awww...thank you both. I know he loved being a Cubmaster and a Scoutmaster. I know he wanted to give back for those that invested... Read more Awww...thank you both. I know he loved being a Cubmaster... Read more

Marcia Edens

Thank you, Deb. Gary was a huge part of Ryan’s life. I will definitely try and make it on July 18. I know him and Ryan are up there fishing. I’m sure they’re catching a big fish every day. Whenever I hear Way Maker, I will definitely think of Gary 💜

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

Thank you Marcia. I know he loved his job working with the youth. He believed in them. Ryan was a good... Read more Thank you Marcia. I know he loved his job working with the youth. He believed in them. Ryan was a good kid and Gary thought... Read more Thank you Marcia. I know he loved his job working ... Read more

Lisa Coon

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

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Lisa Coon

Thankful for you both. Sending love and prayers. Thankful for you both. Sending love and prayers. Thankful for you both. Sending love and prayers.

Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

You have always been such a blessing. I hope to see you there. You have always been such a blessing. I hope to see you there. You have always been such a blessing. I hope to see... Read more

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Deborah Marie (Roberts) Westoby

As his wife, he was checking me out when I was in the 7th grade and he was in the 8th. He said he watched me from the mezzanine at Central Jr. High in Palmer Alaska. I would be practicing with the drill team. But I had my eye on a basketball player who drew snoopy. Anyway, he was introduced to me in 9th grade by a friend. He was a sophmore and we met at the Freshman dance at Palmer High School.

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