Gary Lynne Kissler

Gary was born on 7/27/1939, in Ashton Idaho. He was preceded in death by his Mother Lois Walker Klas. He was Grandson of Idaho Pioneer, Lorin Paul Walker, who opened up the upper Snake River for settlement. Gary leaves behind a daughter, and an adopted daughter, Marcie McClure or Oregon. He also leaves behind his lifelong companion Sandra Mueller. They shared some 40 plus years together! He was a graduate of the University of Idaho with a degree in Physical Science, making him the he first in his family to gain a college degree. Throughout the years he always managed to have a separate building or room as a laboratory to pursue his love of science. In 2016 Gary was given the person of the year award for his technical achievements by TIME MAGAZINE. He was sharing the award with so many people, it didn’t mean much to him. While teaching school in Shoshone and Richfield districts. He made and maintained friendships with many of his students, some for 60 years, three of the closest being Linda and Charlie Jaynes of Saint George Utah, as well as David Brush of Buhl Id. He derived much joy from the connections with these three as well as the other people who remained in conversation and connection with him over the years. He enjoyed the community of Redit and the connections there also. His request was: to have no service; his body be cremated and his ashes spread on the Idaho Desert.