Gary Otto Himmighoefer

Loving husband, father, son and brother Gary Otto Himmighoefer, Jr., 32 passed away in Anchorage, Alaska on May 17, 2010. \n \n The world became a brighter and better place on September 26th, 1977 when Gary was born in Fulton, Georgia to Gary O. and Grace Janet Himmighoefer. He grew up in Maryland, graduating from Great Mills High School in 1995. \n \n Gary served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, deploying twice to Iraq. Most recently, he was pursuing a degree in elementary education at the University of Alaska, Anchorage.\n \n Throughout his life, Gary always displayed a great capacity to love. He looked after his family, his siblings, and his Marines. He always put their well-being before his own. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband and father.\n \n Gary is survived by his treasured wife Christy and beautiful daughters Haven and Zoë; step-parents Carolyn and Rey Johnson; siblings Gwen Wells (Dean), Wanda Holder (Kevin), Nila Elliott, Jared Himmighoefer (Evin), Ryan Himmighoefer (Asha), Caitlyn Himmighoefer, Erin Herche (Doug), Ashley Johnson (Julie), Hyrum Johnson (Sarah), Merinda Johnson-Schaff (Jörg), Janessa Campbell (Evan), Jonathan Johnson (Polly) and Brother-in-Law John Garcia; 47 nieces and nephews and 19 great nieces and nephews.\n \n He was preceded in death by his parents Gary Otto Himmighoefer Sr. and Grace Janet Moreland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for Haven & Zoe in care of Christy Himmighoefer, at Alaska USA Bank, P.O. Box 196613, Anchorage, AK 99519-6613\n \n Services and Interment are private\n \n \n \n \n \n To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gary Otto Himmighoefer please visit our Sympathy Store.