Gary Wayne York Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Wayne York (Ferndale, Washington), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 23, 2026 at the age of 71. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Wayne York to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Virgil York. He is survived by: his mother Fern Frey (Francisco); his wife Barbara York; his stepchildren, Robin Fox (Greg), Bryan Cochrane, Tobyn Cochrane (Reenie) and Shanna Cochrane; his grandchildren, Anna, Kate and Davis Cochrane; his stepchildren, Whitney, Shea and Michael Hammons; his sisters-in-law, Judy Kildall, Linda Barlean (Greg) and Nancy Olson (Bob); and his siblings, Ron York, Shelly Stockton (Lee) and Mike York (Lori). He is also survived by many nieces and nephew.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice and the Meridian Public School Foundation. Whatcom Hospice: https://whatcomhospice.org.
