May 25, 1933 – December 3, 2018
Gary Don McGee 85, passed away on December 3, 2018. He was born May 25, 1933 to Adele Douglas and Floyd McGee in Bellingham, WA. A lifelong resident of Blaine, he graduated from Blaine High School in 1952, served in the Korean War and was a member of Blaine American Legion Post 86. Gary had a dedicated career in commercial fishing for over 55 years in Alaska and Washington, including captain for 45 years. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed Blaine High School sports, Seahawks, Mariners, Huskies and Cougars games. Gary is preceded in death by his beloved wife Nancy, mother Adele and father Floyd, sisters Gail, Beryl, Faye, Gyla and brother Wayne. He is survived by his son Gary (Belinda LeBlanc) McGee, daughters Michelle (Rob) Reed, Cindy (Jim Hagin) Morberg, Theresa Wright McGrew, granddaughters Caitlin Reed, Autumn (Brian) Fitzgerald, Holly (Steven) Crain, Kailee Morberg, grandson Matt Reed, brother Dennis and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5 at the Blaine American Legion. The family would like to extend their sincere love, appreciation and thanks to Debbie and Gordie Earl, North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and the staff at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center.
