Gary Lenard Wahl

Gary Lenard Wahl died at the age of 59 on Monday, Aug. 13, at his home on the farm in Lind.

He was born on Father’s Day, June 21, 1953, to Lenard and Ava Wahl in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He married his high school sweetheart, Jan Tilton, on Nov. 2, 1974. The couple raised their children on the family homestead in Lind.

He worked with his dad on the family farm until he took over operations in 1993, and continued to farm until his death. Husband, father, grandpa, son, brother, uncle, family and friend; he was different things to many different people, but is loved and remembered by all.

It was said by many friends and family that his fun-loving personality lit up every room, he will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. He loved snowmobiling, golfing, riding four-wheelers, working the drag races and fishing. He had a passion for wheat farming and always liked talking “shop.”

As an active member of the Lind Lions Club, he enjoyed helping with community events. Later in life he spent free time at his property on Lake Roosevelt enjoying time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Lenard Wahl in 1996.

He is survived by his wife, Jan; mother, Ava Wahl of Lind; son, Andy Wahl of Spokane Valley; daughter, Christi (Eric) Dahl of Spokane; granddaughter, Vera Dahl; sisters, Linda (Doug) Borth of Walla Walla, Bonnie (Dale) Grams of Ritzville, Patti Schilling of Spokane Valley, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is to be held on Monday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Lind Community Church followed by a luncheon at the Lind Lions Club. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or a memorial of choice. Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville is entrusted with arrangements.