Gary Schurb was born October 14, 1948. He died October 12, 2022.

He was born in Eugene. He moved here when he was six months old. He lived his entire life in Eureka, graduating from Eureka High School in 1966. After high school he spent two years in the US Army, one of those in Vietnam. Upon returning from the military, he graduated from College of the Redwoods and Humboldt State University.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Frankie; his daughter, Kelli Wood and her husband Karston and two granddaughters Kaia and Mia; his stepson, Lonnie Jimboy and his wife Linda and grandchildren Marisa and Joe; and his sister, Sharon Pierce Capp

After graduating from HSU he owned and operated Sequoia Saw and Supply. He grew the company that his father started from a home garage to a successful company operating not only in Eureka, but also in Little Rock, Arkansas and Sparta, Tennessee.

He was a magnificent woodworker. Frankie and he built their summer home in Salyer and spent 30 years going there multiple times each week. He remodeled his home several times and recently totally redid the home where he died. He was a great antique refinisher and in later years spent much time building tables and furniture from exotic wood that he collected. Those who have pieces of his work are very fortunate.

Never one to linger, he was an avid sports follower, yard gardener, lawn mower, basically a very hard worker. Sherman, (General Bob) was always loyal to his local friends and enjoyed the time he spent with them. He rode his bike nearly every day. Recently he was growing multiple kinds of dahlias. He was about to build a new garage/shop to use for his woodworking.

His death was totally unexpected. He had just received a clean bill of health from his doctors. He was sitting at his desk waiting to go to get a haircut when Frankie found him. He was peacefully sitting with his feet up on the desk and the ever-present toothpick in his mouth when she went to see if he had left yet.

No services are planned at this time. Please donate to your favorite charity.

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