Gary Lee Pierce Sr. passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. Gary was born on Nov. 5, 1945, in Aberdeen, Washington to George and Helen (Quimby) Pierce where they raised him at their Satsop home. He went to Satsop and Elma schools.

On Dec. 31, 1992 Gary married Colleen Ann (Jardstrom/Sanchez) in Glenoma, Washington. Gary had three children from a previous marriage: Gary L. Jr., Kevin M. and Laura L.

Gary lived in Satsop, Washington; Libby, Montana; Yaak, Montana and Tooele, Utah, and after getting married they lived together in Glenoma, Washington for several years before moving to Little River, California for 5 years before moving back to Washington and settling in Montesano in October of 2020.

Gary was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles based in Elma. He enjoyed wood working, tinkering on cars and trucks, and working in his yard. He was a truck driver most of his career years.

Gary is survived by his wife Colleen A. Pierce of Montesano; children: Gary Pierce Jr. of Montesano, Kevin Pierce of Colville and Laura Armstrong of Colville; brothers: Jim Pierce of Montana, Ronald Pierce of Olympia, LeRoy Rang of Las Vegas, sisters: Geraldine Hatcher of Alabama, Sharon Kelly of Satsop, Patty Spears of Brady, Terri Norris of Elma, Gwen Wright of Montesano and Roberta Keel of Elma; and stepdaughters Lisa, Pamela and Michelle from Fort Bragg, California. He has 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Donna DeCoy.

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