Gary James Buckley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gary James Buckley (McMinnville, Oregon), born in Seattle, Washington, who passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Buckley and Florence Buckley (Zednick); his brother Michael; and his grandson Carsten. He is survived by: his wife Diane Faudree; his sons, James (Laura), David (Shannon) and Steven Buckley (Maura); and his siblings, Susan Becker (Bob), Theresa (Roberta) and Patrick Buckley (Deb). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Gary's family suggests donations in his memory to the Gary and Diane Buckley Scholarship for Conflict Resolution and Peace Making at Seattle University online at seattleu.edu/give or by mail to University Advancement 901 12th Avenue Seattle WA 98122. Or-The Buckley Family Scholarship on Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking at Northern Arizona University online at Buckley Family Scholarship or by mail to NAU Foundation Attn: Karen Staley PO Box 4094 Flagstaff, AZ 86011 .
