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Gary Dean Meier

March 8th, 1947 - April 18th, 2025

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With profound sadness, we share the unexpected passing of Gary Dean Meier on April 18, 2025 at the age of 78, in Parkland, Washington. Gary was born on March 8, 1947 in Tacoma, Washington, to Dean and Leta Meier. He will forever be remembered by his integrity, gentle spirit, optimistic attitude, and humor which always brought joy to those around him.

 

Gary grew up in South Tacoma where his parents provided him with a happy childhood filled with love, laughter, and support. He loved spending time with his siblings, neighborhood friends, and playing ball at South End Boys Club. He especially enjoyed the frequent family trips to Iowa, Lake Chelan, Mt. Rainier, and the ocean.

 

He attended Mt Tahoma High School where he met his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, April Larson Meier. After graduating in 1965, he attended Tacoma Community College, earning an Associate of Arts degree. Gary then served two years active duty and three years of reserves in the United States Air Force. He had a long and commendable career in the telecommunications industry as a network technician, until he retired with 33 years of service.

 

Gary was a dedicated husband, parent, grandparent, brother, uncle, and friend, always putting his loved ones first. This family devotion instilled good values and support systems that remain. He attended every event, rain or shine, often known as the #1 fan. Favorite times were spent together on Ohop Lake and Lake Chelan. He loved collecting and maintaining immaculate cars, his perfectly-kept yard, and a little dog named May.

 

Gary is survived by his wife, April Meier; his children: Dean (Jen); Alan (Callie); Mark (Stacey); his grandchildren: Hailey, Caiden, Brayden, Rylan, Matea, Brody, Davis, Alice, Kayla, Alex, Abby, Zane, and Cade; sister: Bonnie Henderson (Jerry); brother: Steve Meier; and several nieces and nephews.

 

A Celebration of Life for Gary will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12115 Park Avenue South, Tacoma, WA, on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am, followed by a reception at the church.

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Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes - Lakewood

Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes - Lakewood

At Edwards Memorial, our dedication to serving the Tacoma community is reflected in our commitment to offering quality services at an unbeatable price. Recognizing that Washington State has one of the highest cremation rates in the country, we've tailored our approach to meet the specific needs of our community. Instead of investing in costly, elaborate facilities that are seldom used, we minimized our overhead expenses, allowing us to extend significant savings directly to the families we serve....

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