GARY A COFFEY

Gary Arthur COFFEY, 50, a resident of the Tigard community, died Aug 24, 2007.

A celebration of Gary's life was Aug 30 at the Fuiten, Rose Hoyt Funeral Home in Forest Grove, with Pastor Skip Heiney of the Dayspring Christian Fellowship in Banks, Officiating. Private internment will be held.

Gary was born Oct 25, 1956, in Tillamook, the son of Loyd COFFEY and Virginia (Hervey) COFFEY. He was raised and received his education in the Tillamook Community. He was a 1974 graduate of Tillamook High School.

He united in marriage to Delores D Franck, Sep 11, 1982, at the First Christian Church in Forest Grove. Gary and Delores were happily married for 23 years and made their home and family in Hood River and later Banks. Gary and Delores later divorced.

Gary worked for several years for Les Schwab Tire Company. For the past 15 yers, he had been a truck driver for Alpenrose Dairy in Portland. He was an active member of the Dayspring Christian Fellowship in Banks. Gary also served for four years on the Banks City Council.

Among his interests, Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved the outdoors. He loved gardening, especially raising tomatoes and fuschias. He was meticulous when it came to taking care of his yard.

He was proceeded in death by his parents.

Gary is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine D and Owen Gibson of Yuma, AZ; a son and daughter-in-law, David A and Wendy COFFEY of Banks; extended son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Heidi Duggan of Forest Grove; two brothers and sister-in-law, Scott and Pam COFFEY of Albany, and James Vessey of Portland; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nancy and Bob Anderson of Sacramento, CA; Kathy and Dave Rannings of Hamilton, MT; and Sherri Gallino of Dallas; and his former wife, Delores D COFFEY of Hillsboro.

Also surviving are four grandchildren, Hunter Arthur COFFEY, Cailey Lynn COFFEY, Hayden Duggan and Cohen Duggan; and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may sign the online questbook at www.fuitenrosehoyt.com