He was born on March 5, 1935 in Helena, Montana. He was the second child of Joseph and Bessie. He had an older sister, Joyce Liston, and is survived by his younger sister, Mickey Keys.
His parents divorced in 1949 and Bessie took the three children to live in Spokane, WA where Gary attended North Central High School. He graduated in 1953 and enlisted in the Air Force because he had always wanted to fly planes. He was stationed in Korea at the end of the war and helped with rebuilding the area.
In 1957, Gary met Trudy and they were married in 1958. They moved to Seattle and had three children, Brett, Jami, and Lisa. On July 27, 2019 they celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary.
Gary attended the University of Washington Dental School and graduated in 1966. He opened his first dental practice in Shoreline, WA. He and Trudy later moved the family to Lake Serene in Lynnwood, WA and he continued his practice for many years out of their home on the lake.
He loved airplanes and helicopters and would take a ride or a flight lesson any chance he got. He was very handy with cars, electrical, and plumbing and could fix absolutely anything. He also loved dancing with his wife, the love of his life.
Above all, Gary was a good man. An honest, faithful man who worked hard to give his family everything. He had a wonderful laugh and loved to make others laugh.
He is also survived by his five grandchildren, Devin, Jordyn, Gary, Charlotte and Jade.
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