Gary Dale Silacci

On the 8th of February 2016, Gary Dale Silacci Sr. (57) began his new chapter in Heaven. Gary was born in Hanford, California on March 29th, 1958 to Donald S. Silacci and Anita Fae Silacci. He spent his adventurous childhood through his graduation of high school in Hanford. After graduation in 1976, he moved to San Louis Obispo where he attended Cal-Poly and studied dairy science. In 1978 he married Ramona Sweere in Hanford, CA where they welcomed his first born, Donald William Silacci. They moved to Tillamook, Oregon in 1980, where he was a dairyman. During his time in Tillamook, he was an FFA coach, a member of TCCA (Tillamook County Creamery Association), and YFR (Young Farmer Ranchers), as well as an ODFA president. His second and third children, Henry Christopher Silacci and Kathryn Brooke Silacci, were born in Tillamook. Gary and Ramona divorced in 1988. He was remarried to Lisa Martin in September of ’89. During the year of 1992, he relocated to Zillah, Washington, where he continued dairying. He also welcomed his fourth and fifth children, Gary Dale Silacci JR. and Megan Fae Silacci, while living there. From Zillah he moved back to Hanford, CA, where he had a hoof trimming business and worked for Penny Newman. His sixth and youngest child, Madeline Mae Silacci, was born in Hanford. In 1996 Gary took a dairy service and route salesman, in Laurelwood, Oregon. He continued with that job until 1997, when he began working for Veterinarian Pharmaceuticals Incorporated. In 2000 he and his family moved to Dayton, OR. He continued to work for VPI until 2005, when he began working for Lextron Inc. In July of 2007 he moved to Dalhart TX, where he lived until June of 2015. During his time in Dalhart he shared ownership and managed a milk hauling business, Golden Wolf Express. He also shared ownership with his son, Gary JR., in a whey hauling business, Panhandle Dairy Specialties. Superstar Coffee Company, where he enjoyed chatting and making friends with customers, was another venture that he shared with his wife Lisa. Gary also enjoyed attending his children’s high school sporting events as Dalhart Golden Wolf athletes. In June of 2015 he relocated back to Oregon where he could be closer to his children and grandchildren. His final months were filled with ultimate joy as he spent time with his 8 grandchildren, and in anticipation of his 9th. Above all of his accomplishments Gary took most pride in his large family and the love they all shared. Gary is preceded by his mother and father. Gary is survived by his wife, his children and their spouses and grandchildren. Private family services were held.

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Gary Dale Silacci

March 29, 1958 - February 8, 2016