Gary D. Adkins, 71, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, passed away April 21, 2015.
Gary was born on May 30, 1943 in Sedro-Woolley to Clyde and Verna Adkins.
He was united in marriage to Edith Wilson on April 23, 1961.
Gary drove log truck for Hamilton Brothers and then went to work for the Dunlap Towing Log Yard in La Conner. Gary is a retired Clear Lake Volunteer Firefighter of 26 years. When anyone needed help he would always be there for them – day or night; and he was loved by many.
Gary is survived by his two sons, Dennis Adkins of Sedro-Woolley and Richard “Pete” Adkins (Jeanna) of Clear Lake; his daughter, DeAnn Mills (Dan) of Sedro-Woolley; two brothers, Robert Adkins (Paulet) of Wasilla, AK and Wayne Adkins (Joyce) of Boise, ID and one sister, Lois Byrum (Ted) of Beaver, OK. He also is survived by eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two god-granddaughters, and they all meant everything to him. He also leaves many nieces, nephews and friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edith, his parents, one brother and two sisters.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 1:00 pm. The family wishes that in lieu of flowers donation be made to the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department or United General Peace Health Oncology Department.
To all of Garys’ family,
We have many great memories of Gary and can recall the many times he unloaded our log trucks.
The last time we saw Gary was at the log show and he was telling us how he was helping others get to their dr . appt. He was indeed a man who loved people!!!!
May the Lord bless and keep you during this time and just know that He will wipe away all tears. What a day that will be when those who believe in the Lord as their Savior, will see Gary and their loved ones again.
Thinking of all of you and thank you Deann for getting in touch with us.
Words can not say how sad I am with the passing of Gary. I think he is in heaven with Edie and they are both happy once again. Gary will be missed by many. My condolences to his family. Gary you are whole, happy and pain free once again. Rest easy my friend.
Judemonster.
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 5:28,29 and Rev. 21:4 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time.
Laura
What a wonderful caring compassionate man, who always made me laugh 🙂 he would always say “I don’t give a s**t” he seemed to never let anything really bother him, and was always eager to help others. I will miss his humor! Love you guys, Deann, Dennis and Pete, sorry for your loss.
Dennis, Pete & Deann,
Sorry to hear of you Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time,
dennis pete and dean so sorry for your loss your dad was a great man dad and friend and will be missed love you guys .
To Dennis, Pete, and Deann, Sorry for your loss, thinking of you. Wayne
To Dennis Pete and Deann.
I loved your Dad he was a good friend to our family.
thinking about you all in this time of grief and sorrow.
May God Guide you and keep you in his care.
Dennis sorry to here of the passing of your dad, thinking of you and good bless Opy