He was a Marine MP for 12 years. When he got out if Marine's he moved to Nespelem and became a Tribal Police officer and was later promoted to Detective. He was Manager of Security for CCT Casino's until his retirement.
He loved to fish with his Mom, Doreen, and Dad, Bob. And some select partners. He had 2 sons. John Robert Catden, )(deceased). And Jeremiah Lee Carden (Bear). Gary had a gift in art. He used to carve incredible designs on emu and ostriches eggs.
In his early Marine MP life in Hawaii he was best known as Crash Carden. Yep totalled a few jeeps
He has 6 sisters (one passed) and one brother (passed)
A tribal dressing service for Gerold will be held Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Strate Funeral Home, 329 East Grand Coulee Ave, Grand Coulee, WA.