| Graduation Year | Class of 1965 |
| Date of Passing | Sep 18, 2018 |
| About | Gary Burchett, 71, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 18, 2018. Gary was born on August 27, 1947 the son of Vance and Flora Steel Burchett in Yakima, Washington. He attended school in Yakima and graduated from Eisenhower High School. After graduating he served in the US Army in the Vietnam war. Upon returning from service he attended YVC where he met his future wife, Nancy Beaulaurier. They were married in 1971 and enjoyed many years together. Later in life he went back to school to earn his master’s degree in Psychology and Human Resource Management and taught at the community college level. He was able to use those skills as a state probation officer as well. Gary was a man that enjoyed these interests, serving the Yakima community as a policeman for 17 years. He loved to be in the thick of it, driving race cars, flying planes and gliders, driving motorcycles, and paragliding. He was someone that was most happy being outside or being part of a competition. Gary is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy, brother and sister in law, Bob and Beth Mueller, sister in law, Cherie Beaulaurier, and brother and sister in law, Roger and Laura Beaulaurier, nieces and nephews, Joshua Nelson, Regina McGinnis, Ross Beaulaurier, David Mueller, Abby Beaulaurier, and Katy Beaulaurier. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vance and Flora Burchett, and brother in law, Greg Beaulaurier. The family would like to give a special thanks to Robert Bargewell, who was Gary’s lifelong friend who gave his kindness and support during this difficult time. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W Prospect Pl, Moxee, WA 98936) at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the ALS Association in care of Brookside Funeral Home (PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936) in Gary’s memory. To leave a message or memory for the family go to www.brooksidefhc.com. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. |
