Gary Phillip Traver

May 15, 1953 - May 27, 2021

Gary P. Traver was the youngest son of Howard P. Traver and Lucille Traver. He is survived by his wife Nancy Church Traver, his only son Casey Phillip Traver, sister Sandra Traver Hasson, brother Thomas Traver and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Gary was born in Portland and has lived in Oregon City for the past 22 years. He was a graduate from Laurelhurst Elementary school in 1968, Cleveland High in 1972, and attended PSU to earn a Bachelor’s degree in general education. He and Nancy were married on October 20, 1990, in Parkrose and celebrated their 30th anniversary reliving their honeymoon. He was loved and admired and known for his infectious smile, gentle and loving personality. He loved to read, fish, camp, and spend time at the beach collecting whole sand dollars and shells for fairy gardens he created on the tops of his rain barrels. Gary, Nancy, and Casey attended the First Presbyterian Church of Oregon City and were members of Boy Scout Troop 220. His sudden and unexpected death has left his family in deep sorrow. He will be missed by all who knew him. The Family will be having an informal Potluck Bbq in celebration of Gary's life that everyone is welcome to. Any questions you can email Nancy at: [email protected] or call her at 503-758-0628