Obituary of Gary Martin Emmerson
September 6, 1941 to October 16, 2010 Gary was born in Salem, Oregon and 69 years later he left this world in Portland, Oregon. He most enjoyed life in central Oregon fishing with his father in Prineville and later working and living in Bend. Gary graduated from South Salem High School in 1960 and then served his country in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed skiing and was active with the Salem Jr. Chamber of Commerce Ski School as an instructor. He had a soft spot in his heart for cats as well as dogs and took in many “strays” in his lifetime. He leaves three daughters, Kecia Keller (John) of Encinitas, CA, Kirsten Carlson (David) of Moreno Valley, CA, and Kendel Emmerson of Portland, six grandchildren, and a sister, Jo Anne Rawlins (Wayne) of Salem. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Clara Emmerson. Private interment will be held at Willamette National Cemetery at a later date.
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