Obituary
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Gary Robert Newton on
2/19/2026, at the age of 69.
Born February 20 ,1956 to Fredrick (Bud) and Patty Newton in
Roseburg, Oregon. He moved to Gasquet, CA at the age of seven with his parents
and sister Kelly Newton.
Gary was shaped by the forests and the hardworking culture of the
Pacific Northwest. That environment formed the backbone of who he became,
resilient, capable, and steady. He started his logging career at the age of 20
with his father and SNAP Logging. There his father Bud, taught him how to
buck and fall old growth Redwood in the area. He co-founded 3 Star Logging
with his father and George Bachman. Later, he led multiple partnerships
contracting with Simpson/Green Diamond Timber company. It was demanding,
physical, and often dangerous work that required focus, courage, and precision.
He did it without complaint and without fanfare, just with quiet commitment. He
believed in quality work, and production while maintaining the highest integrity. And
simply, that’s who he was.
He met Deanna (Dee) Hensel in high school and shortly after
college they began dating and married in March 1980. They have been
together ever since. What began as young love became a lifetime of
partnership. Together they built a marriage rooted in loyalty, shared
history, and commitment. Through every season of life, they stood side by side,
raising two children and later welcoming seven grandchildren into their lives.
Family was where his steadiness was felt most. As a husband,
father, grandfather, and brother he was calm and rational, never too high,
never too low. He listened carefully and without judgment. When life felt
overwhelming, he was the one who steadied it. He modeled strength without noise
and leadership without ego.
That same steadiness softened into playfulness with his
grandchildren, who knew him as “Pop Pop.” No matter where they were or what
they were doing, he was always able to find a way to wrestle with them, tease
them, and make them laugh until they couldn’t catch their breath. He paid
attention, he was engaged, he showed his love by being present.
It is never easy to say goodbye to someone who has been such a
steady presence in our lives. The space he leaves behind is real, and he will
be deeply missed. We take comfort in knowing that his life was full of purpose,
hard work, devotion, and love. He gave himself fully to his family. He lived in
a way that was consistent and honorable. And because of that, his influence
does not end here, it continues in us, in our children, and in the way we
choose to live.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick Newton
and Patty Newton.
He is survived by numerous relatives whom he loved dearly. His
wife of 46 years Deanna (Dee) Newton, his sister Kelly, son Kyle and his wife
Suzette, daughter Kallie and seven grandchildren Vander & Donato Ray,
Kysen, Kyngston, Liryka, Kylette & Kyle Newton