Gary David Early

Gary David Early, 53, of Spokane died Jan. 16 at his home of natural causes. A funeral Mass was held Saturday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Spokane with Rev. Robert McNeese officiating.

Mr. Early was born Nov. 5, 1952, to Edward and Vandene Early in Seattle. He graduated from Blanchet High School and Shoreline Community College, and worked for the Denny's Resturant Co. for 24 years. He bought franchises in Spokane in 1992 and later in La Grande.

He enjoyed motorcycle road trips, maps and geography.

Survivors include his wife, Patti, of Spokane; four children, Elizabeth, Colleen, Maggie and Mike Early; his mother of Seattle; siblings and their spouses, Diana and Dan Roulst, and Don and Barb Early, all of Kent, Wash., and Barbara and Jude Marcal of Auburn, Calif; and other relatives. His father died earlier.

In lieu of flowers, memorials my be made to YMCA Camp Reed, 507 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201; or KPBX, Spokane Public Radio, 2319 N. Monroe, Spokane 99205.