A man of immense practicality, who could prime a cottage pump in spring, replace a septic tank on a rainy summer day, or do anything in between. Who knew how to "stream" music by "algorithm" before I'd even heard of either word. Someone whose depth of knowledge of the realm of information technology I would never even hope to grasp. An enthusiastic follower of the very real political comedy of our times. More importantly, a welcoming host, whether in a Toronto apartment long ago, or in his and Lesley's foothills home or mountain cottage over so many years. A sturdy and knowledgeable companion on many hikes in the Rocky and Flathead mountains. A man of great generosity who would listen carefully and respond with reason and understanding. Gary was a pillar of our family for more than 50 years. I could never have wished for a finer brother-in-law. My wife, Suzanne, and I will miss him greatly.
