Gary Alan Dipola

IN LOVING MEMORY OF GARY ALAN DIPOLA January 16, 1957 – June 21, 2024 Gary was born in Chehalis, WA to Frank & Winnie Dipola on January 16, 1957. He graduated to Heaven with his sister Nancy holding his hand on June 21, 2024. Gary was a graduate of W.F. West High School in 1975 & received an Honorable Discharge from The US Army in 1981. He was a graduate of Centralia College & the Divers Institute of Technology in Seattle, WA (underwater construction was his favorite job). Gary also had certificates in carpentry, welding, architectural blueprint reading, automotive, and plumbing. In his younger days, Gary loved riding motorcycles - FAST. He enjoyed many projects, like working on his Harley, his small boat, repairing jewelry for mom, target shooting with his guns, and loved spending time with his family. His parents will always remember him constructing the iron fence around their Centralia office along with his brother Tom. The fence is a daily reminder of Gary and his many talents. He was also a great cook and even until the last few months of his life, he still enjoyed making spaghetti and meatballs. Gary is survived by his parents, Frank & Winnie Dipola Sisters Nancy, Lori, Francine & Tammy Brother Tom & Brother Michael (deceased) Gary also leaves behind daughters Audra & Alanna and their spouses Chris & Justen, a step-son, and multiple grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and many cousins. The family would like to formally thank District 6 Response Team, who provided outstanding emergency care for Gary over the last few years. They would also like to thank Chehalis Fresenius Dialysis Care & The Olympia St. Peter’s Hospital for wonderful caregiving. In Gary’s last days, he was asked, how do you want to be remembered? He answered “Please Say You Are Well Loved” Thank you for attending Gary’s Memorial Service to honor his life. We love and appreciate each of you - as did Gary. If you would like a Gideon Bible, please ask Frank and he will give you one. Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the highest heavens. You have done such wonderful things. Who can compare with you, O God? You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth. You will restore me to even greater honor and comfort me once again. Psalm 71:19-21

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