Gary Lee

Espe

Gary was born on April 6, 1939 to Clarence and Florence Espe in Iowa. He passed away at the age of 90 due to complications from pneumonia.

When Gary was 9 months old his family moved to Oregon to begin farming in the North Howell area. He attended Gervais High School where he played a variety of sports and was a talented athlete. After graduation he played baseball for the Salem Senators. Gary married his high school sweetheart Carolyn Mahony. They bought a farm where they raised a variety of berries and nursery stock.

After retirement, Gary and Carolyn enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren whom they loved dearly. They also enjoyed garage sales and over the years collected many treasures.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Carolyn and his beloved daughter Lisa. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Aradine, Darlene, Avis and Amy. He will be truly missed by his daughters Sandy and Brenda (Dan), son Tom (Becky), 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A private family reception is being planned for a later date.