Gary Lee Kissel

1968 - 2019

Gary Lee Kissel obituary, 1968-2019, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1968

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Inc. - Vancouver

302 W. 11th Street

Vancouver, Washington

Gary Kissel Obituary


GARY LEE KISSEL
December 30, 1968 ˜ July 8, 2019

Gary Lee Kissel of Vancouver, WA, passed away at home, after a two-year struggle with lung cancer, on Mon., July 8, 2019, at 10:10 p.m., in the presence of his family. He was born on Dec. 30, 1968 in Las Vegas, NV to Marilyn and Donald Kissel. Gary graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1987.
He went on to earn his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (1996) and his Masters of Social Work (2012) at Eastern Washington University.
Gary served in the U.S. Navy Reserve until May 1997, as a Corpsman, mobilized for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Gary married Anne Marie Talley in 1998 in Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral in Spokane, WA.
He worked as a Chemical Dependency Professional in Washington and later in Oregon. Gary was a counselor for many years before transitioning into management. He ended his career as a Service Director for LifeWorks Northwest.
Gary was trained as a professional opera singer, and served in his church choirs in both Spokane and Vancouver. He was a Black Belt in Tae-Kwon-Do and was proud to have his entire family also involved.
Gary loved spending time with friends and family. He loved science fiction and fantasy, in particular Star Trek. His favorite author was David Eddings.
Gary is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Kissel; son, Rafael Lee (age 10); and daughter, Mariah Anne (age 8); his parents; and sisters, Karen of Austin, TX and Doreen of Spokane, WA.
A funeral will be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Vancouver, WA at 11 a.m., Tues., July 16, 2019. Viewing will be at 10 a.m. with the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Gary will then be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery, with a committal ceremony at 2 p.m.
Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cards and flowers can be sent to the funeral home at 302 W. 11th St., Vancouver, WA 98660.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 14, 2019.
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Miss you all the time man. Best friends forever. I think about you often and so glad we had so many good times. Thank you for always being there for me.

Steve Harris and Ron Snackerdan

December 30, 2023

I miss you dad

Raphael

Family

May 13, 2023

I miss you and think of you

Anne Kissel

Family

April 11, 2023

I remember Gary when he was a little guy. Gary, Karen & Doreen lived in the corner brick house on Longfellow in Spokane. I always wondered what he did in his adult life. My thoughts are with his family.

David

March 7, 2023

I have kept Gary's name and phone number in my phone, because I like seeing it there. I think of Gary often, and pray that each member of his family is healing and doing well in his absence. I remember he was so angry with himself that he was going to be passing because he wanted to be there for his family, especially to guide and love his children.

Kelly Clark

Work

July 8, 2022

A wonderful man who is still missed dearly.

Anne Kissel

July 9, 2021

I enjoy seeing his name on old emails etc. Whenever I encounter his name I can instantly see his face and smile, they are vivid in my mind. He was so quick to smile and joke with. I continue to miss him. I thoroughly enjoyed laughing with him!!!!

Kelly Clark

Work

July 8, 2021

Sweet man. Miss his guitar playing. You may have moved on but you are not forgotten.❣

Marguerite Brunk

Coworker

July 8, 2020

Having worked literally side by side with Gary when he first started at Lifeworks NW,I got to know him before he worked his way up the food chain. I learned so much about him and his life. This baseline of friendship never altered and despite his positions, and that he would not cease to fire me if he had to. I always encouraged him to send all the stories of his youth to Saturday Night Live because they were so hysterical!! He was an amazing man to me. He was soooo funny; he maintained such a heart for God; despite some of his presentations (flat affect, observing with few words, black leather jacket and dark attire) he was very clinical; he had the patience of Job, and he was so VERY devoted to his family (I so enjoyed learning all about your courtship with him Anne). His children do not know me, but I know All about them!! He so adored and was so extremely proud of both of them. Even though I know that he is in a good place right now, my heart misses him, and I can only imagine what Anne and their children are experiencing. You will continue to be in my heart and prayers.

Kelly Clark

July 17, 2019

Your perseverance and involvement in continuing to live til the end is a trait I hope both of your kids will take with them.
Mrs. Nadia Love

Nadia Love

July 16, 2019

Gary was the most patient and compassionate supervisor. I learned so much from him. You will be missed Gary.Rest in Peace

Lianne Roland

July 16, 2019

I appreciated Gary's wonderfully wry sense of humor. He will always be remembered.

Rebeccah Paget

July 16, 2019

Rest in Love Gary

CHERYL MOTEN

July 15, 2019

Gary was a great supervisor and Service director. He helped me become the clinician I am today. Im forever grateful. Rest in Love Gary
Ms Cheryl

CHERYL MOTEN

July 15, 2019

Rest in peace Gary!! Miss your friendship and fellowship!! Thank you. We miss you specially in our choir family at Holy Redeemer. Deepest condolence Anne, Rafe, Mariah and to Gary's mom and sisters. Our thoughts and prayers.

Francis Guevara

July 15, 2019

Shelly Toussaint

July 15, 2019

You have freedom now. Walk with the angels and sing in the heavenly choir. You are greatly missed.

Marguerite Brunk

July 14, 2019

You will be missed. You were a strong and generous man, beloved husband and father.

Anne Kissel

July 14, 2019

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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Vancouver, WA

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Holy Redeemer Catholic Church

Vancouver, WA

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Committal

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302 W. 11th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660

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