He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Joan (Herr) McGary, and son Mark (Jill Steele) McGary, son Michael (Jill Engelby) McGary; five grandchildren, Lindsay (Daniel) Ferguson, Travis James McGary, Daniel McGary, Matthew (Stephanie Wencl) McGary, Travis Michael McGary and 2 great grandsons, Dominic and Liam McGary. He is also survived by extended family and family friends, all held so dear.
Olen was raised and attended school in Lyford. At age 18, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for 12 years, stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and tours overseas to the Philippines and Japan.
Following his service with the Marine Corps, Mac was employed as an automobile mechanic at several dealerships, worked for First Team Realty, and finally owned his own business, Ace Sharpening, for over 20 years. He expertly sharpened and repaired clippers, blades, and scissors of all kinds for dog groomers, veterinarians and medical companies in Orange County.
Mac enjoyed many things throughout his life including his family, singing and playing guitar with family and friends, fishing, golf and chatting with everyone he met. Whether they were family, friends or random passers-by, Mac would strike up a conversation, and usually by the end of a conversation, Mac would turn them into his friend. He is loved by everyone.
Celebration of Life service will be held at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary, Santa Ana, on Friday, September 23 at 2 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.fairhavenmemorial.com for the McGary family.
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