May 05, 2016

Gary Marlette JD ’68

Gary Marlette JD ’68

Gary Marlette died on February 16, 2016, at his home. He was 76 years old.

Gary was born on March 26, 1939, in Redfield, South Dakota. He attended Redfield High School, where he was a football and track athlete, a member of the glee and chorus clubs, and active in many other student organizations.

Soon after he graduated high school, Gary’s family moved to Longview, Washington, and he enrolled at St. Martin’s College in Lacey. In 1964, he began law school and married JoAnn Berks. The couple moved to Baker, Oregon, after Gary graduated and he practiced law there until he retired in 2007. He and his family enjoyed many summers on the Snake River while bird hunting, fishing, camping, boating, and skiing.

Gary is survived by his wife, two daughters, a daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.