ALDOUS, GARY C. Gary Aldous Gary C. Aldous OLYMPUS, Wash. - Gary passed away February 19, 2009, from a long battle with prostate cancer. He was a resident of Olympia Washington for 44 years. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho, to Virgil and Madge Aldous on December 17, 1936. Gary is survived by his wife, Jan, his children, Rhonda (Milton) Koyle, Shellie (Larry) VanWormer, Bob Aldous, Kirk Aldous, Gayleen (Nick) Aldous, Teddy (Tiffany) Aldous, Eric (Julie) Hamann; 28 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Jack Aldous, Betty Bybee, Joy (Gary) Piper and Shirley (Leon) Brown. Gary was preceded in death by his brothers, Virgie, Stan and Dean Aldous. Gary attended Pocatello High School, then served in the United States Navy before becoming a journeyman welder. He loved to fish the rivers for sturgeon and steelhead salmon. He enjoyed traveling in his motor home, especially to Yuma, Arizona, and camping at Friends Landing in Montesano, Washington. He enjoyed playing cribbage, especially when he won! He was remembered for his smoked salmon, fresh oysters, canned tuna and his wonderful BBQs. He was dearly loved by his family and many, many friends. He will be missed by all who knew him, but his memories will be in our hearts forever! His family would like to send a "Heartfelt thanks" to everyone for all their support and prayers during this time. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., February 28, 2009, at Woodlawn Cemetery, 5930 Mullen Road S.E., Lacey, Washington. A celebration of life (potluck) will follow at 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2902 Martin Way E., Olympia, Washington. A celebration of life will also be held June 27, 2009, in Pocatello, Idaho, (location to be announced). IDAHO STATE JOURNAL POCATELLO, IDAHO 27 FEB 2009 ALDOUS, GARY C. Obituary Article, SOURCE: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-99V3-442H?i=2027&cc=1876879
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