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Gary L. Malmquist 1951-2010
Lifelong resident of Washington. Consumate gentleman. Friend to many. Expert hunter and fisherman. Lover of nature. Master Diver. Gary was a man that provided constant support to family and friends.He fought a valiant fight against cancer, after being given 90 days to live, he continued to fight for five years, four months, 21 days. He was a mountain of a man stronger than any human I have ever met. So many people will miss Gary, remember his spirit is alive in each of us. Remember the good times, cause "today is a good day".Please do not send flowers; remember Gary when you swing your club, catch that rainbow, speed along on your snowmobile or harvest your deer or elk. Keep him in your heart -
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Alan Malmquist (Gary's Brother)
I miss my brother tremendously and not a day goes by when I don't think of him. Take care dear brother! Save me a good seat and I'll see you when it's my turn to leave this earth (but not too soon I hope). This picture was included in his obituary.
Gary Lee Malmquist
5 Sept. 1951 – 26 Oct. 2010
Gary Lee "Chowis" Malmquist, beloved son, father, brother and U.S. Army Veteran, was born September 5, 1951, in Seattle, to Weldon and Alice Malmquist. After a courageous six year battle with cancer, he succumbed during the early morning of October 26, 2010.
Gary grew up in Lynnwood, moved to Everett, then Stanwood, where he retired from Boeing after 30 years. He was an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman, and relished all forms of outdoor recreation. He was a loving son, a wonderful brother, a loving father, and great great friend to many. Gary laughed easily and infectiously; he loved a good joke and enjoyed playing harmless jokes on others. He relocated from Washington to St. Regis, Montana in 2006 where he settled down in his little slice of heaven. It was there, in the big sky country, where he enjoyed the remaining days of his life outdoors and amongst the rugged mountains. A compassionate and modest man, he was preceded in death by his father in 2005.
Gary is survived by his mother and step-father, Alice and Tom Fenner of Camano Island, brothers Alan Malmquist of San Diego, CA, Steven Malmquist of Florida, and two children, son Scott Malmquist of Gold Bar, WA, and daughter, Amanda Sherman of Pennsylvania.
At Gary’s request, his ashes were disbursed at Deception Pass.