Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

On August 7, 2020, Gary Lee VanDyke entered into rest at his home in Malden, Washington.

Born in Spokane, Wash., Gary was a proud graduate from Rosalia High School in 1960, earned his Bachelor's from WSU in 1966 and a Master's Degree from the U of W in 1999. He married the love of his life, Marie Neher in 1963 and they were blessed with a son, Kevin, and daughter, Traci.

Gary was devoted to service to his work and his community. In 2004, Gary retired from Farm Credit Bank and Sterling Savings having worked as loan accountant and auditor. He was a very active Mason with Malden Lodge #188...