Gary Ray Simmons's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2026 in Walla Walla, Washington

Gary Ray Simmons

August 27, 1939 - June 8, 2026 (86 years old)

Walla Walla, Washington

Gary Ray Simmons's obituary , Passed away on June 8, 2026 in Walla Walla, Washington

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Gary Ray Simmons

August 27, 1939 - June 8, 2026 (86 years old)

Walla Walla, Washington

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Gary Ray Simmons Obituary

The passing of Gary Ray Simmons of Walla Walla, Washington occurred on June 8, 2026. Gary, born on August 27, 1939, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen Simmons and Martha Simmons (Pommerening); his wife Anita Louise Blumhagen (Toni); his brother Bill Simmons; his children-in-law, Claud McDonald and Marci Simmons; and his great grandchild Crane Riot Ruchert.

He is survived by: his children, Greg (Debi) of Walla Walla, Jeff (Lisa) of Pasco and Lisa McDonald (Ronnie) of Milton-Freewater; his sister Marilyn Miller (Ray) of Gresham, OR; his brother-in-law Butch Blumhagen of Lincoln City, OR; his grandchildren, Heidi Lewis (Jeremy), Corinna Davey (Cody), Tanner Simmons, Gavin Simmons and Zak Schab; and his great grandchildren, Michael Colvin, Kaylee Rae, Kimber Davey and Tucker Ray Simmons. He is also survived by his family, as well as by the friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Walla Walla Community Hospice through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Herring Groseclose Funeral Home



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