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Gary D. Unger

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Roy J. Wasson High School

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Shrine of Remembrance

1730 East Fountain Blvd.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gary Unger Obituary

Gary D. Unger, age 57, passed away December 29th, 2014, at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was born July 9th, 1957, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Vernon Unger and Mildred (Hanneman) Unger, both of whom preceded him in death.

He is survived by Sharon, his wife of 33 years and son Kevin, both of Portland; brother David (Frances) Unger of Devine, Texas; brother Dennis (Patti) Unger of Monument, Colorado; sister Shirley (William) Weaver of Colorado Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews, and their children.

Gary graduated from Wasson High School in Colorado Springs n 1975; received his Associate's Degree in Applied Science from the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo in 1977, followed by his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration in 1979; and earned his Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 1990. In 1991 Gary's entrepreneurial spirit led to the founding of Pathways Software, a company of which he was also President. When Pathways was acquired in 1996 by what is today D+H, Gary relocated to Portland to work for his new employer. there he stayed through 2014, ending his career with the title of Vice President of Software Development.

Gary was a man of integrity and intelligence, humor and hard work. He was kind and he was wise. In his spare time there was nothing he enjoyed more than being with his family, playing with his dogs, working in his woodshop, or simply delighting in his home. He was a member of Cascade Woodturners Association and Northwest Woodturners.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 10th, 2015, at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 East Fountain Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, Gary's family encourages memorial donations to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health Sciences University.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Unger

14 Entries

Betsy Keiser Rowland

January 31, 2015

I went to school with Gary for many years, he was always so much fun. Made us laugh and helped us enjoy many long classes. What a great guy. My sympathies to his family.

Greg Groves

January 30, 2015

Was very sorry to hear this. Gary was one of my college roommates along wth Steve Wardwell. God Bless

Matt Coleman

January 23, 2015

Gary and I were born on the same day...something we figured out while riding to junior high school everyday in Colorado Springs with our mutual friend, Bryan Gardner....all of us later graduating from Wasson. Bryan and now Gary are gone. Miss you guys!

Al Brouillette

January 16, 2015

I have fond memories of Gary from Wasson High, and at UCCS-- great guy. Somehow we made it through Latin class together. Our sympathy and prayers go out to his family.

Karen (Baumgartner) Nedbal

January 14, 2015

Very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your memories of his laughter help you during this time of sadness.

Candy Hare

January 10, 2015

I have great memories of Gary from our church youth group in high school! I offer sincere condolences to Gary's family and friends and pray for Gods comfort to you at this difficult time of transition.

Kelly Cothran Johnston

January 10, 2015

I was so sorry to read about Gary's passing. I worked with Gary at ComputerMart in the early 80's, and he truly was one of the good guys. My deepest condolences to Sharon and Kevin.

Christine Mitchell

January 9, 2015

Gary was an intelligent, sincere, and thoughtful friend to all of us who were privileged to know him at Computer Mart and NSR. I will forever be grateful for the impact he had on my career and my life.

January 6, 2015

As a first cousin to Gary, growing up our families visited when we would leave Kansas and see Gary and his family in Colorado and they would come to Kansas. As adults, Gary went to Oregon and I came to Pennsylvania. Gary was a funny guy, quick with a humorous comment, and smart as a tack! Probably Gary would say, "I didn't know tacks were smart!" Have prayed for Gary during his illness and will continue to pray for peace from the LORD for Sharon & Kevin in Portland and for Gary's extended family in Colorado & Texas. Love, Keith Hanneman

Pastor Bill Cowell

January 5, 2015

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Gary who knew him so well. Gary and I were best friends growing up in Colorado Springs, and he was indeed a good friend. May God pour out His grace as hurting hearts draw near to Him!

Brent Helinski

January 5, 2015

My heartfelt condolences- Gary was an awesome man, a great husband and father to my good friend Kevin. The world was lucky to have him in it.

January 4, 2015

My deepest sympathy!Bill Stoddard

Sheila Gibson Helme

January 4, 2015

So sad to know Gary has passed. I went to North Jr. with him and saw him often in high school even though I went to Palmer.
He could find the humor in every situation...always kept us laughing!
I will be thinking of his family and friends during this difficult time.

Betty McPherson

January 4, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing away. Willy and I always thought so much of Gary and enjoyed his sense of humor. My prayers are will all of the Unger family.

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