They had their third daughter, Tammy, in 1957 and their son Wade was born in 1959. Gary moved in with them after his divorce and helped build the family home. Gary enjoyed hunting with his son (Wade), his good friend Stu Schnieder in Idaho, and his Uncle Wayne in Oregon. Gary is proceeded in death by his daughter Cynthia, parents Jane & Virgil Blickenstaff, sister Coralie (Corky) Smith, nephew Brian Netz, niece Michelle Calvert, great niece Wendy Nemcosky. The family would also like to thank Hospice of Humboldt for all their support and care of Gary.