Gary Gray Obituary

I love you Grandpa.

Long before finding out about Gary's acting career, I was impressed with his humility and warmth. To see that he willingly gave up that future for the more important...devoting himself to his family, just goes to show the wonderful character that is Gary Gray. The world lost a great man, but the eternities gained a much greater one. A favorite quote from Elder Neal A Maxwell is: "Death is not a period, but only a comma". May you be comforted to know you will all be together again.....

I consider myself one of the luckiest girls in the world.



I like Nephi in the Book of Mormon was born to goodly parents (a mother and a father). All of us came into this world with an earthly father but not everyone is lucky enough to have that special person called a dad. I was lucky, I had a dad.

I've made mistakes on this earthly trek and I haven't always done those things that would make my dad proud of me, but he always loved me.



My Dad showed his love by:

Loving my mother with all his heart.

Giving me hugs, when I really needed them.

Teaching me to care more about others than myself.

Smiling often at others.

Teaching me how to pray and how to forgive.

Cooking me cheeseburgers and taking me out for ice cream cones.

Teaching me how to dive and do a back flips into the pool.

Riding on the Mouse roller coster with me.

Being at my school plays and concerts.

And in so many other ways.



My Dad was a great example of what a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend should be. I am a better person because of him.

He was my Hero. He was as the song says the "Wind beneath my wings".

He will forever be in my heart and mind.



I thank my Father in Heaven everyday for having been so blessed, and for the knowledge I have that our families can be Eternal. I know with all my heart I will see my Dad again.



Love Dads little songbird, April

Grandpa, there are so many words I wish I could say to you, it is you who gave me inspiration in life, you made me promise I would finish school and I am almost there, you walked me through my first awards gala, you allowed me to live with you and learn more from you. You are the best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and a hero to all! I send you many "love taps" I miss you, I love you and know that you are great in Heaven.

Dear Gary,

As one of Carrie's friends growing up I spent a lot of time in your home. You and Jean treated me like another of your kids and I will never forget that. We put you through your paces but you never let us forget how important we were to you. You were a wonderful father and will be missed on so many levels. God Bless.



Lindsay (Morse) Lenfest

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Dad you will never know how you touched so many lives in such an awesome way. I have talked to so many people who have the most incredible things to say about you.

There could not have been a better man than you and I feel blessed that you are my Dad and the Grandfather of my children. Your legacy will live on forever in the lives of your family. We miss you greatly and love you more than words could ever say.

Till we meet again,

Your daughter,

Carrie

Daddy, You are and will be missed dearly. Our kids may not be able to know you as we have, but they will always know what a wonderful man you were. Your memories will always be with us and you will always be in my heart! We will meet again! I love you more than words can say. You are the best dad ever !

I will truly miss Gary. He would ALWAYS come to the branch with a smile and a kind word! He was fun to be around and his stories about "child stardom" were always a treat for me to hear! We will miss you Gary. Love, Carla

Thank you Gary for all of your accomplishments. It has been a pleasure to have known and worked with you.

Jean and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Gary was our first home teacher when we moved to vancouver, we always loved his visits especially our 3 girls. Gary was always kind, loving, an excellent golfing partner and wore great cowboy boots. May your family be blessed always by his influence for good as we have been. Love, The Morgans(Clay, Lisa, Marinda, Jill, Hannah)

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gary you touch so many lifes and I am for ever gratful for all you have done to help me and our team. May the good lord bless you,keep you and may the light shine upon you now and forever.



Jim Paxton, Snake River Pool & Spa, Inc. Twin Falls & Boise.

Gary was a good friend and co-woker.

He was considered "A Class Act" in

the Swimming Pool Industry. We all

learned a great deal from him. He

made us all more professional. We

will miss him.

Gary was my mentor in the pool business. He was a true professional in all aspects of the business. I will always keep your letter of recommendation you wrote for me.... Thank you Gary for trying to help me follow in your footsteps. I'll never fill your shoes.



Thanks, Chris Parrish

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gary - Everytime I saw you, you had a smile on your face and a great story to tell. You will be greatly missed and we are all better off for knowing you. I learned alot from you and you will never be forgotten. Lots of love!!! D'nese

Dad, I love and miss you so much. You are the best dad in the world! You have always been there for me and my family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers forever. I LOVE YOU!!!!!

I had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know Gary at the Memphis Film Festival. He shared both his memories of Hollywood and his faith in God with me. I'm sure he is with the Lord now. He was a decent man. There should be more like him.

"The Guys" in the industry who learned so much from Gary. You are missed. This is only a few.

Brendan Reilly, Steve Graeper, Clif Edwards, All at NSPI and APSP.

Peace

Gary was a true gentleman and a scholar in the swimming pool industry. He will be missed by all his friends in the industry and in NSPI.

You are a good freind, I'll miss you