Gary Dean Ponder Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Dean Ponder in Tillamook, Oregon, born in Silverton, Oregon, who passed away at the age of 55, on November 30, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Dean Ponder to show support.

As we bid adieu to Gary's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Gary has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

He was predeceased by: his father Lee Roy Ponder. He is survived by: his wife Stacy Vermilyea; his mother Rena Ponder; his siblings, Steve, Jeanette, Sandra and Tracy; his daughters, Caitlin and Breanna; and his son-in-law Dylan.

With love and remembrance, those who wish may make a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society in Gary's honor.