Gary G Goeken, March 26, 1942 — April 13, 2018

Gary G Goeken (Toppenish, Washington, WA) March 26, 1942 April 13, 2018 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: March 26, 1942

Death date: April 13, 2018

Death place: Toppenish, Washington(WA), USA

Funeral Home: Colonial Funeral Home

Obituary for Gary G Goeken Gary G. Goeken Jr. (76) lifetime Toppenish resident passed away on Friday April 13, 2018 at the Cottage in the Meadow. Gary was born in Toppenish to Gerhard and Elizabeth (Tanngeman) Goeken on March 26, 1942. He graduated from Toppenish High School in 1960 and married Barbara Knight in 1967.

They had three children they raised in Toppenish where they ranched and farmed. Gary started working at the Toppenish Livestock Commission in 1989. He enjoyed being a grandfather and the cowboy way of life.

He was always mentoring the young kids that worked at the sales yard and will be remembered for his colorful language/expressions and his sense of humor. He was a supporter of the CWJLS and the Central Washington State Fair and was always willing to drop anything to help someone in need. Barbara passed away in 1992 and he married Althea Shelton in June 1993.

Gary will be remembered as an eternal optimist. He is survived by his wife, Althea of Toppenish; two daughters, Shawnie Haas of Wapato and Shelley Peterson of Toppenish; a son, Gary Goeken of Graham; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenny Goeken of Yakima. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Barbara.

Visitation will be on Thursday April 19, 2018 from 3-7PM at Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11AM at the Toppenish Livestock Commission with a horse drawn procession to Elmwood Cemetery west of Toppenish. Friends can send condolences at www.

toppenishfunerals.com. Heggie’s Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary G Goeken please visit our Sympathy Store.

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death notice Gary G Goeken March 26, 1942 — April 13, 2018

obituary notice Gary G Goeken March 26, 1942 — April 13, 2018

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