Gary Wayne Galusha

Gary Galusha, age 82 is now at peace in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Roy L. (1961) and Genevieve M. (2005) and his brother, Gail H. (1963), his uncle John E. Galusha (1971) and his cousin, John M. “Jack” Galusha (2015).

He is survived by his many cousins including Barbara Karst of Montana, Wade (Lin) Hampton, Spencer (Frances) Hampton, and Sheldon (Cheryl) Hampton of Idaho; Mark (Ann) Hampton, Kaye Inge, Sue (Steve) Daily, Paul Johnson and Annell Johnson all of Washington. Gary never married.

Gary was a life-long resident of Everett Washington. His father owned the Everett Business College and his father was a member of the downtown Everett business Association in the 1950s. Gary owned his own building contractor business - Gary Galusha Homes. He drew his own blueprints and built over 30 homes in the Marysville, Everett, Snohomish and many in Silver Lake; retiring in 1997 at the age of 55.

Gary graduated from Everett High school class of '61. He then attended Everett Community College for two years, finishing his education at Seattle Pacific University and graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in business economics and accounting.

Gary was an avid car enthusiast owning Thunderbirds, Mustangs, an Eddie Baurer edition Explorer, and a BMW to name just a few. He attended the Mustang roundup several times. Gary took a big road trip traveling all the way to the Florida Keys in his Firebird, traveling much of the original Route 66.

Over the years, he enjoyed bicycling, swimming, driving his convertible, walking around his neighborhood and more recently our new and ever-expanding Everett Waterfront Marina. As a builder, Gary had an appreciation for the new construction in progress near Port Gardner Bay. He enjoyed his solitude and relished the great outdoors. Gary had many fond memories of picnics on the family farm in Snohomish.

Gary was quite the coffee connoisseur, supporting his beloved Starbucks all around town and in the neighboring areas. He had extensive shoe and watch collections that brought him much joy. Gary was NOT a foodie but insisted on having hotdogs for the 4th of July; and preferred white cake and pizza for his birthday.

In the summer of 1960, Gary enjoyed a lengthy trip to Europe with his father and brother visiting many countries including England, France, Germany and Italy.

He was active in his church, first at New Life Center singles group and then at Bethany Christian Assembly Seniors group. He was a very dedicated Christian man. He cared for his mother for many years as she was diagnosed with dementia. He enjoyed singing and being accompanied by his mother on the piano.

Gary was a cancer survivor. In 2012, he underwent a bone marrow transplant, being told he might live five more years with this procedure; yet, God gave him twelve and a half more years. In February of 2025 and throughout the following months, Gary was admitted to the hospital several times, until he was finally told by his doctors that the Leukemia had returned and there was nothing more they could do. He was placed on Hospice mid-June and passed away three weeks later at Harbour Pointe Senior Living in Mukilteo. He was laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial Cemetery. As per his request, no services will be held.

The family would like to thank all of the many wonderful staff members at Harbour Pointe Senior Living for their diligent care of Gary in his last few months and the great care he received from the Continuum Care Hospice team as well.

We have peace knowing our cousin is in the presence of his Savior and that he is fully healed in mind and body.

In lieu of flowers, please honor Gary’s memory with donations to Bethany Christian Assembly -Compassion Center 2715 Everett Ave, Everett WA 98201 or the charity of your choice.

Cards and memories to the family may be sent, in care of Evergreen Funeral Home - 4504 Broadway, Everett WA 98203.

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Memory of Me

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways.

of happy times and laughing times

And bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve,

To dry before the sun

of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.