Gary was born in Winfield, Kansas to Orlyn and Margaret Whitehurst in 1932. After his early years and education in Lakewood, CA, Gary joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served with distinction in Germany and France from 1952 - 1956. His subsequent career in industrial sales and management led him and his family to move from California to Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Washington. After his retirement, Gary relocated to Bakersfield where he resided for more than 20 years, and worked for TriState Electric for many years.
Gary was preceded in death by Ingrid Eisenschmidt in 2015, his wife of 59 years, and his daughter Loretta Whitehurst in 2006. He is survived by his loving wife Yvonne, who he married in 2018, and by step-sons Harald Poth (Joleen) and Gene Poth (Sandy), and by step-daughters Lisa Johnson (David), Lynda Rush (Don), and Lillian Whittington (Brad), and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
Gary's Servive will be held Monday, October 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
Please join us for a reception from 10:45 AM to 11:40 AM, 9101 Kern Canyon Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
A graveside service will occur Monday, October 24, 2022 from 12:30 PM at Bakersfield National Cemetery 30338 E Bear Mountain Blvrd., Arvin, California 93203.
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