Gary Udovich

Gary John Udovich beloved husband and father died in his home Saturday afternoon May 24,2014 in Olympia. Gary was born on September 28, 1946 in Tacoma, WA He grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1964. Gary was a Sales Rep. and account manager in the semi-conductor industry, including integrated circuits and custom design chips. employed by VLSI Technology and Philips Semiconductor. On November 24, 1977, Gary married Aberdeen native Jacquelyn (Jackie) Folkers in Aberdeen. She resides at the family home in Olympia. Gary was a member of th Evergreen Sportsman Club of Thurston County and the Olympia Anglers club. Gary enjoyed many fishing trips and going to the shooting range with his friends. He was famous for his smoked fish and jerky. He and his wife loved to travel in their RV. visited many states, making new friends along the way. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Gary is survived by his wife of 36 years Jackie Udovich of Olympia, WA; Daughter Michelle Foster of Garberville, CA; sons Aaron and Adam Udovich both of Olympia; Stepson Andy Coleman of Puyallup, WA; a sister; Four Grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Brian Udovich. There will be a celebration of his life held on Monday, June2, 2014 at 2:00 pm. at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge. In lieu of flowers the family asks to donate to Hospice of Olympia. A message of condolence or of a memory can be left for the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.