Gary Wayne Wolden

Gary Wayne Wolden, 79, of Pendleton, Oregon, passed away February 4, 2025, at his home. Gary was born November 22, 1945, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to Wayne and Irene Wolden. Gary moved to Pendleton with his parents in 1954. He married Julianne Lemmon also from Detroit Lakes, in 1966 and together they raised their family in Pendleton. Gary and Julie had three children, Melissa, Andrea and Todd.

Gary, worked and retired the first time as an autobody mechanic. Additionally, he served in the Oregon Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971. To keep himself busy he went back to work for the state penitentiary in the kitchen and later at the hospital/psychiatric center.

Throughout his life, Gary enjoyed the mountains, the outdoors as well as fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. He loved flea markets, sales, and he could wheel and deal with the best of them.

Gary was preceded in death by his father (Wayne), mother (Irene) and sister Bonita (Boni) Green. He is survived by his wife Julianne, daughters Melissa Bailey, Andrea (Doug) Walker, and son Todd. His grandchildren include Ryan and Austin Walker, Kailey (Austin) Hubert and Mikey Wolden, along with many other cousins, nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for March 20th, 2025 at 3 pm at the Pendleton Convention Center in Pendleton Oregon.