Gary Lee Pierce passed away October 1, 2015 at the age of 65, after a five year battle with cancer.  Born on February 10^th, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas, Gary was the second and youngest child to John and Edna Deckard Pierce.  He graduated from Columbia (Richland) High School in 1968 and Eastern Washington University in 1972 with a B.A. in Engineering. Gary married Kristin McColgin (Little) on June 19, 1975, and had two daughters. Gary wore many hats during his working career, including that of an engineer, pipefitter with Local 598, and barber at Johnny’s Uptown Barber Shop.

He is survived by his two daughters: Desirae Parker of Las Vegas and Kimberly Christianson (Michael) of Kennewick; grandsons, Jacob Dylan Parker and Theodore James Christianson; sister, Janice Gunter (Curt); nephew, Lorin Kelly (Jana); nieces, Lori Meyer (David), and Shannon Wills (Jerrell). He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna Pierce. 

All those who knew and worked with Gary loved his sense of humor and willingness to help others. We wish to thank all the staff at Chaplaincy Hospice for their care and support during his final days. Per Gary’s request, there will not be a funeral service.