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Garrett King

Feb. 9, 1929 – June 3, 2019

Garrett (Gary) Olof

King, 90, passed away on

Monday, June 3, 2019 in a

hospital in Whittier, Cali-

fornia. He was born on

February 9, 1929 in Minot

and raised on a farm by

his parents, Chester and

Ruth King, in Don-

nybrook, ND. He became

a jack of many trades such

as coin collector, golf cad-

dy, piano player and

tuner, and volunteer at

senior centers. He moved

to California more than 20

years ago, and lived in

Whittier since June, 2011

to be near his brother,

Chester King, and his

family. Gary took pride in

his good health in his ag-

ing years due to the fact

he never smoked or

drank. He also remained

happy, never worried

about a thing, and kept

God in his heart during

the last 10 years of his

life. Gary was preceded

in death by his parents,

brother, and sister-in-law,

Regina (Black) King. He is

survived by his nieces

and nephews living in

California and cousins liv-

ing in Washington, Ore-

gon, and North Dakota.

Gary died peacefully and

is buried at Rose Hills

Cemetery in Whittier, Cal-

ifornia.