Gary Antone Modun, 74 yrs old, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes Feb. 1, 2018 at home in Tumwater, WA. He was born to Rudolph F. an Sophie H. Modun in Aberdeen, WA. Gary lived in the greater Olympia area since 1974.
He graduated from Weatherwax High School of Aberdeen, WA in 1961. He then attended Central Washington State College, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of the Liberal Arts degree. On May 20, 1966, Gary married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Miller in Aberdeen, WA.
Gary worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services for over 30 years, retiring in 2002.
He was a devoted husband and father. He was very passionate about his hobbies that included collecting stamps, coins, and spent civil war cartridges. However, he was most recognized as an award-winning runner winning several ribbons, medals, and trophies from local races.
Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 52 yrs, Dorothy, son, Sean, daugher in law, Simone, and sister Launa Gomez.