Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.. We enjoyed your visit so much in June ,when we got to know Gary a little better.. He had such a good outlook on life and on the life he had left....wish we would have had more time to spend with you both......

My dear grandpa Gary, you will be so very very missed. I loved your whole being,truly one of the most interesting people I know.Thank you in your time of hurt for supporting me with my hurt(one of his great characteristics). You will never be forgotten and I think made a great impression on many. I Love you grampie G...Rest in Peace
Meadow

Gary was my cousin,Im so sorry to hear of his passing. Im sending you all a hug from afar.
  With deepest sympathies to Connie,Joyce,Phillis, and all the family members.   You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gary-Gone but never forgotten nor the memories of a lifetime shared as only brothers can-Building homes & our friendship-Riding our bikes and fishing-traveling-music-Mexico-Arizona. Hours spent together putting Christmas music on tapes then cd's to be shared year after year.Whether we rode in the hills of Washington or the desert of  Arizona you were always full of adventure and excitement. The big brother I never had, a mentor, a teacher and a real friend. I miss you.   Gil

Gary-Gone but never forgotten nor the memories of a lifetime, shared as only brothers can-building homes or hotels, riding bikes or hiking into chiwaukum with our boys. Traveling to Mexico and around the northwest. Putting together hours of Christmas music on tape and then c.d.'s so we could enjoy it year after year. Whether we rode in the hills of Washington or the deserts of Arizona you were always so full of adventure and exitement. A big brother- a mentor-a teacher-always my friend-I love you and miss you. Gil

I will remember Gary as being upbeat, honest, credible, always a joy to be with be it family, business or pleasure. An example of what we should all be

Gary was instrumental in so many things, he made us all proud to be Northups, and he will be missed.  I will never forget our memories shared throughout the years, and will remember Gary with fondness and appreciation.  I am grateful we were able to visit before his passing and introduce Parker.  Our thoughts and hearts go out to aunt Connie and the entire family.

Gary was my cousin. His wisdom and and humor will be missed. He was an inspiration and confirmation to me. I will always hold his memory in my heart.

To Connie & all of Gary's family, our sincere condolences.  We had good visits with Gary when he'd come see Michelle & family.  He's going to be missed, but seems like he left good memory's to be treasured in your hearts.

We are Michelle's parents.

May he rest in peace in GOD's hands

Although I didn't know you very well as a cousin, you were a wonderful nephew to my Mom (Toots). She treasured your visits and loved to reminisce with you about the "farm". Rest in peace, my friend.
Your cousin, Judy (Stai) Aldrich, Mesa, AZ

Gary was a like a brother & one of my best friends. When we would leave, he'd say "Goodbye bro". I 1st met Gary when I brought Phyllis home to the folks house in Woodinville after a date. Gary & family were leaving and I left a few minutes later. Heading down the hill, I saw a car in the ditch. "Could it be Gary?" I thought. It was and I took him back to the house in my '49 Merc to call a tow truck. When he got to the repair shop, they found that he'd hit a porcupine with his Pontiac and the radiator was full of quills. But it was too late -that was the beginning of a life-long bond like brothers (and 2 car nuts). Together we enjoyed baseball (Gary had a league slow-pitch baseball team I played on), golfing for the trophy of the Northup Golf Tourney, motorcycling, cars, mechanics and building. He was an adviser and workman on many small building projects at the nursery & at home. I'm enjoying the "old country" music CD's he made for me. I will miss our talks and his company. He was a real friend. Goodbye bro.

Gary was a good guy - a great uncle (in-law). I'll miss his good nature and smile. My condolences to the family.

Gary was a special man.  Grandpa Gary as he was called by my children.  He had a special bond with them and I can't tell you how much he will be missed by all of us.  My children will always have wonderful memories of the quad trips to the sand dunes in Oregon, playing basketball with him and making them stilts and wood cars. Rest in peace Gary.

Tonight, I light a candle for Gary, my "big brother".  I cannot forget his kindness & care for me - his "baby sister". Though he was 11 years older than I, he took me to his last day of school at Lincoln High - to the land of giants - to meet his 6' friends. As an adult, he was both my friend and a mentor. Gary was a person who followed his dreams, tried to do what was right, and refused to let obstacles stand in the way. Though his life may have ended too soon, it was a life complete in so many ways. The world is better for his having lived. We are better for having known him. My dear brother, my friend, you will always be in my heart. You will be missed but never forgotten. To the rest of the family, may the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

I am sad that my cousin is gone but know that he went exactly the way he wanted to go. It was good to see  him in 1995 (or 96?) when he and Connie brought his mom, Gertrude, to visit my mom (her sister), Evelyn, in the nursing home. She loved the visit! And it gave me the chance to reconnect with Gary after so many years. My sympathies to Connie, Joyce, Phyllis and all the family members.

Juneal Noble Reitan

Sharing in your loss, and praying for you!  Thank you for spending time with us in Montgomery a few years ago.  I have always felt a close bond with my cousins.  I have wonderful memories of each visit to MN.    Gary's struggles are over he is at peace.  I love you!

Ronald P. Northup, Gary was older, I remember him almost as an uncle at first then got to appreciate him as a brother, always admired his building prowess, and knowledge of the building trade. We need to learn to appreciate each other while we have the time, wish I'd a been there to hold his hand, and hug my sister.

Gary was a cousin I always remember dearly.  When I was a young girl, he was in Minnesota visiting with tapes of lots of music, and after he got back to Washington, he sent me a 45 RPM record of a song I loved, "Molly".  God bless you, Connie.

Brother Gary, I will miss you like no one else.  We were so very close growing up and still today. You were always there for me.  You were the person I depended on the most.  I love you with all my heart and will be with you again, one of these days.

Knowing Gary is a highlight I will allways treasure. His gentle spirit, his genuine laugh and his depth of wisdom were a special gift too us all. I am thankful for the opportunity and regretful we did not have more time together. I am sure he will be missed by all. I look forward to the day when we are reunited.

Uncle Gary, I am remembering many moments when you touched my life.  Your quick and witty humor, your infectious laugh.  You have been a important part of my life and I thank you for your words of wisdom and love.  You were always so quick to give a hug and kiss.  Taking time to talk and listen.  You will always have a very special place in my heart.  You will be greatly missed.  I love you!

My cousin, My brother, My friend, so many wonderful memories of times spent with Gary and Connie in Edmonds,San Jose, San Diego, Pheonix, and this summer, Greenville, CA  He was a man of love, laughter, and wisdom, and will be deeply missed.   Tony and Dee Persinger, Oceanside, CA

 I WAS 11 WHEN GARY WAS BORN AND HIS FOLKS LIVED CLOSE BY FOR THE NEXT DOZEN OR SO YEARS. SO HE WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE AT BABY SITTING. WHEN HE GOT BIG ENOUGH I WOULD SET HIM IN FRONT OF ME ON MY BICYCLE AND TAKE HIM WHERE EVER HE WANTED TO GO - HE WAS LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. LOTS OF LOVE UNC

My cousin/brother Gary was a wise and personable man. I never tired of hearing his stories of our family from his perspective. He was the older brother I lost too soon! We love you Gary! Rest in peace!

What a wonderfull man.  He will be missed by me.  His sence of humor and child hood memories is what I remember the most.
                                              Arlan Hanson(Davenport, ND)

Gary was my special Cousin and Brother, so fun, talented and interested in life.  I will treasure my memories  of him as long as I live.

I am so glad that Dina and I were able to make our way up to the Seattle area for what turned out to be a good-bye to Gary. What a priviledge to have known Gary, with his wit, inquisitive mind, memories of times past, and great charm. He will be missed, and loved by all of us who knew him. I pray for peace for his extended family.

Gary was my cousin and he will be sorely missed. A man of many talents, humor and laughter is what I remember most. We pray for peace for you Connie and your family. We love you. Your East Coast Cousin's

Gary, I so missed knowing you when we were growing up and you were always so busy with making a living early on.  It was so nice to get to know the later you, when you got more relaxed and made it a point to make the most of each and every day.  I especially treasure the time you and Connie went with Donna and I and little Josh to visit Oregon waterfalls.  You were right up there with Donna and I to snap our picture at the very highest point at the base of the waterfall.  Thank you, Gary for becoming a huge part in our life in your later years.  I am glad you have found an end to your suffering and have gone home to be with your Lord in a new body in a new world.

May each day bring comfort and peace as you reminisce over moments shared and special times that brought such happiness to you and Gary. With Sympathy and much love to you Connie and your family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for being so supportive all my life. I have many treasured memories that will always be in my heart. I love you and miss you.

OBITUARY

Gary W. Northup

November 29, 1933 – August 14, 2012

Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills Funeral Home & Cemetery

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