Obituary of Gary Clement

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Clement announces his passing at Mount Ida Mews, Salmon Arm, BC at the age of 77.

Gary is survived by his loving wife Margaret, married 54 years, son Quentin (Melanie) of Florida, son Kelly (Kim) of Fort St. John, granddaughters Teagan of Kamloops, Emma of Florida, Rilyn of Fort St. John, and Addison of Fort St. John, as well as siblings Wayne (Diane) of Kelowna, Karen (Fred) of Vernon, and Glenda of Leduc.  Gary was predeceased by his parents Leslie (1998) and Iris (1981), and brother Hugh (2022).

Gary was born in Kelowna, BC on June 2, 1947.  After finishing high school, he joined the RCMP in 1967 and met Margaret who became his wife in 1970.  Gary spent 14 years in the force, and was transferred to several communities over those years.  In 1981, Gary made a career change and became the owner/operator of McDonald's in Fort St. John, BC.  He also built a 10 bay car wash next to McDonald's which was called MicSuds.  In 2000, Gary and his wife sold McDonald's and MicSuds, and retired to their property on Shuswap Lake.  They resided there until Gary had a stroke in 2019.  Due to the type of stroke, he became a resident at Mount Ida Mews in Salmon Arm until his passing.  He was well cared for and all the staff loved him.  He had his loving wife beside him every day.

Gary was a man of principle and integrity, a true role model who had a way of making an impact on those whom his soul had touched.  He was a pillar of strength, wisdom, and unwavering love.  We will miss that loving smile, his graciousness, humour, willingness to help others, and his love of family and friends.  He was truly one of a kind.

As we bid farewell to Gary, may we celebrate the life he lived, the memories he gifted us, and the love that will continue to live on in our hearts. 

Rest in peace.  We will miss you forever.  

A celebration of life will be released at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shuswap Hospital Foundation HERE