Gary Eugene Withers was born January 4, 1945 in Colby, KS to Willard and Norma Jean Withers. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Henry Petersen. Gary passed away February 1, 2019, at the age of 74.

Gary attended school in Rexford, KS and graduated in 1963. He enjoyed basketball in high school and excelled in track, still currently holding the record for the mile race set in 1962 with a time of 4 min and 49 seconds. Gary began working at the Menlo Rexford Coop just out of high school.

On May 29, 1966, he married Mary D. Dible. They celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last year. In 1967, Gary and Mary bought their farm in Rawlins County from Herman and Maxine Latimer. They raised cattle and pigs and grew crops. Gary loved farming and especially enjoyed his livestock. Later they also custom harvested from Oklahoma to North Dakota.

Gary accepted Jesus as his Savior around 1965 and was a member of the Rexford Community Church. He loved and delighted in his children and grandchildren. Kristi Lynn joined the family in February 1975 and Daniel Eugene join in January 1978. Gary had a good heart and loved helping people.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary Withers; daughter, Kristi Gray; daughter-in-law, Tammy Withers; brothers: Mike (Kay) Petersen and Skip (Betty) Petersen; sisters: Pat (Bob) Vavricka and Gayle (Preston) Hucks; brother-in-law, Ron (Jeanette) Dible; sister-in-law, Pat (Charles) Williams; six grandchildren; one great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Petersen; step-father, Henry Petersen; son, Daniel Withers and brother, Robert Carl Petersen.

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