The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Gary Scott Galbreath, 81, was born Dec. 31, 1939, to Maynard and Alma (Scott) Galbreath in Spokane, Wash. Gary was a lifelong farmer in Ritzville, Wash. until Sept. 2014, when he suffered a severe stroke and was unable to return to the fields and enjoy the deep, rewarding pleasures of farming. Over the past seven years, Gary battled through various complications, while trying to find joy and meaning in his post-stroke days. On Christmas day, Dec. 25, 2021, Gary was set free and able to walk into the perfect, loving arms of Jesus.

Gary graduated from Ritzville High School in 1958, and t...