Gary Eugene Milgard's Obituary
A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 13, 2005. He was born to Maurice adn Alice Milgard on November 6, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington. Gary graduated from Clover Park High School and attended the University of Washington.He was founder and CEO of Milgard Manufacturing, Inc. His greatest blessings were his family, friends, and the many employees at Milgard.He is survived by best friend and wife of 47 years, Carol; children Cari (Paul), Lori, and Mark; five grandchildren; his brother, Jim (Carolyn), and six nieces and nephews.Some of his achievements include past President of teh Tacoma Country and Golf Club, Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Inc. Magazine (1994), adn Horatio Alger Award of Distinguished Americans (2004).His respect and love for giving back to his community will continue through the Gary E. Milgard's Family Foundation that he, his wife, and children established in 2000. With Gary's participation, contributions were made to many organizations in the great Puget Sound area, including University of Washington/Tacoma - Milgard School of Business, Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, The Salvation Army, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, Good Samaritan Cancer Center.A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood.Remebrance may be made to the Gary E. Milgard Memorial Fund at the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound at 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 301, Tacoma, WA 98402.
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