Gary Loren Vess passed away peacefully in home on April 15, 2021. Gary was born Feb. 21, 1956 in Sandpoint, ID to Grant and Dorothy Vess. He spent his early years in the north Idaho forests with his family and lots of cousins. He later served in the Air Force and the Army National Guard. Gary worked in several electronic companies in the area right up to the day he went into the hospital. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His last calling as a ward Emergency Communications Specialist allowed him to make many lifelong friendships with ham radio operators all over the world. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Grant Vess, Sr. He is survived by his mother Dorothy Roberts Vess, and older brother Grant Vess, Jr., his wife Claudia Rogers Vess, two sons, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and his Scout and Little Bit. Per Gary’s request, no funeral services will be held. Viewing will take place on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S. Pines Rd. from 5 to 7 pm. Family graveside services will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Gamlin Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Gary asked for donations to Hospice of Spokane or SCRAPS
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