Gary was born in Albertville, MN and was the oldest of four children. After graduating from Litchfield High School, heenlisted in the U.S. Navy. When his tour of duty was finished, he attended South Dakota State University where he obtained his degree in Pharmacy. His decades-long pharmacy career included retail pharmacy, medical group management, owner of Payette Drug, pharmacy benefits manager for the Idaho State Medicaid program, and finally working at the VA pharmacy during his retirement years.
He is survived by his wife Pamela, his three children and their spouses Jeff (Jon), Jodi (Bill), Jennifer (Tom), and five grandchildren William, Brynn, Layton, Amaya, and Kinzy. He is predeceased by Katherine, his wife of 57 years, in 2019.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made in his name to Adam’s Camp of Colorado, an adventure program for children with special needs. Donate online at www.adamscamp.org or send to Adam’s Camp, 56 Inverness Dr. E, #250, Englewood, CO 80112.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 1500 E Wright St. in Boise on Wednesday, October 11 th , 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences to the family may be made at www.bowmanfuneral.com.