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Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Gary Lynn Bills, was born on February 18, 1940 in Salmon, Idaho and passed away on April 3, 2010 in Provo, Utah, with his family at his side. He has now reunited with his parents Lawrence and Evelyn, older brother Jon and older sister Anita in his heavenly home.
Gary is survived by his loving wife and eternal companion Annette and children Kristina, Suzanne, Michael, and Matthew and younger brother Patrick.
Gary served a mission for the LDS Church in Switzerland. He returned home to complete his undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University where he met the love of his life, Annette. It was love at first sight and never dulled but instead deepened and blossomed throughout their marriage. He then went on to attend medical school at the University of Utah. While a medical school student he was conscripted into service in the US Air Force where he acted as a flight surgeon and chaplain. After returning from Vietnam he completed his specialty training in orthopedic surgery at Wilford Hall Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He concluded his military service at Mather Air Force Base in Rancho Cordova, California.
In 1977 Gary began practicing medicine as an orthopedic surgeon in Ontario, Oregon. His skilled hands as a surgeon and genuine love of people combined to forge an unwavering dedication of service to his community. He served his community diligently for twenty-six years. He inspired and touched many lives with his kind heart and his adventurous spirit drew him to pursue such activities as waterskiing, snow skiing, camping, fishing, and hunting with his family near the family ranch in Carmen, Idaho. He also loved simple pleasures like a good meal, a beautiful sunset, and spending time at home with his family. The love of flight coursed through his veins and he began building his own plane with the hope of realizing that dream. Throughout his life he served in various callings in his church and after retirement began working at the nearby LDS Mount Timpanogos Temple. He loved serving there with his wife and every time their paths crossed they would sweetly wink at each other. We will miss him dearly but look forward to reuniting as a whole family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Manila Ninth Ward Chapel. His family would like to express their deep gratitude to those who lovingly cared for him at the American Fork Hospital and at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com
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Kristi Beitz & Riley
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February 18, 1940 ~ April 3, 2010
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Annette & family, I am so sorry for your loss! Dr. Bills was a very good man and Doctor, this is a great loss. I hope he did not suffer. Annette you two made such a lovely couple, please take care of yourself. Thinking of you, Kristi |
Katie Little
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of such a wonderful person and doctor. Dr Bills was always a pleasure to work with and took great care of both my parents. It is an honor to have known and worked with him. |
Elsa Lucero and family
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Annette & Family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Bills. I want to thank you for the opportunity you gave me to work for you and for Dr. Bills in your Orthopaedic office. If it wasn't for you, I might not have had the pleasure of getting to know what a wonderful Doctor and person he was. Your respect and love for each other was admired by many. Although I'm sure it will be difficult for you to go on without him, always remember that you have the love and support from your family and friends. With much sympathy, Elsa |
Sandra and Pat O'Neil
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We are so sorry about your loss of Dr. Bills. He was a good man and an excellent doctor. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Annette, and all of your family. Sincerely, Sandy and Pat O'Neil and family |
Staci Trenkel
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Annette & Family- So sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Bills was an amazing surgeon and a great man to work with. Always so gentle, caring and compassionate, he took great care of our small community of Ontario. I started working with him as a young person and his wisdom has helped me even today. He always had a word of the day we had to learn. We had lots of fun guessing the meanings until he would school us on the proper use and meanings of these words. He taught me the ortho specialty. I have missed that happy personality since he retired. I hope these memories bring you comfort in this time of need. He is fondly remembered here. Sincerely- Staci Trenkel |
Burdette Pratt
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Annette: I so enjoyed getting to know you and Gary when I was serving in the Ontario 1st Ward. It was s real treat to serve with Gary on the High Counsel. He is a kind and talented man who will continue to touch people on the other side of the veil. |
Erlinda Romulo and Royalynn Case
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We were sorry to read of Dr Bills passing. We hated to lose you as neighbors and regretted it even more when you moved farther away. Nikki, Mother and Royalynn appreciated his orthopedic skills when they were needed as well as his smile and concern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
Michele Barinaga Delisi
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Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was such a well respected Doctor and Man, and brought up some really great children. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. |
Kirk Hayes, M.D.
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Please accept my deepest condolences. I met Gary when I first moved out here in '82 and came to appreciate him as a good physician and a good man. He will be missed. |
Steve Schroeder
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Dear Annette and family, On behalf of my parents, Bob and Della, we wanted to offer our heartfelt condolences. I alwasy admired Gary and thought he was a great guy. My dad even enjoyed his visits to his office. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are such a memorable couple. Sincerely, Steve. |
David and Pat Cluff
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Dear Annette and family. We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Gary was such a good man. Our whole family love him and felt his love and concern for our family. Not only as a Doctor but as a friend. David often speaks of when he and Gary worked together in the Seventy. He really enjoyed that association with Gary. We pray the Lord's comfort and peace will be with you and your family until you meet him again. All our love David & Pat Cluff and family |
Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Drake
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Dear Sister Bills & family, Linda & I give to you our love & condolences at the passing of Dr. Bills. It was a privilege to serve with Gary as we cared for mutual patients. He was the epitome of a gentleman & a caring physician. I NEVER observed him to be discourteous or unfriendly. We frequently would cross paths at odd hours of the night & day. He seemed indefatigable & frankly, annoyingly happy when the rest of us were tired & frustrated. His 'waiting times' in the office were legendary. However, I am certain that such a soul is ushered quickly into 'the rest of the Lord'. I have wonderful 'war stories' to share, but will not burden you with them now. Gary & I worked together on his very last surgical patient at Holy Rosary. We will never forget him. With our respect & love, Bryan & Linda Drake |
Paul and Martha Snyder
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Dear Annette and Family: I read Gary's obituary today in the Idaho Statesman. We am so sorry for your loss on earth. We know, though, that you are looking forward to spending eternity with Gary. He was a good man. A man to be proud of. In Christ-like manner, he humbly served others. We will pray for peace for you and your family. With love, Paul and Martha Snyder |
Ken & Lori Heninger Family
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Dear Annette & Family, We were so sad to hear of Gary's passing. We have nothing but fond memories of his kindness, charity and friendship to our entire family. It was our priviledge to be your neighbors, ward family members and friends, not to mention patients, of the best Doctor in Ontario. You and Gary have always treated us with the upmost respect, sincere kindness and love. Our family has truly been touched to have associated with such a wonderful man. Heavenly Father had a special need for him at this time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With love Ken, Lori, Michael, Brad, Christina, Carrie, Daniel, Tom & Cami Heninger |
Doug and Vurvian Linford
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Vurvian and I were very sorry to hear about Gary. I am sure he will be missed by all. |
Reed and Linda Dame
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Dear Annette, We were saddened to read in the newspaper of Gary's passing. Our recent memory of seeing you both in Utah at Tanner's reception is special. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. May the Lord bless you with comfort and strength. |
Louis and Sandra Young/ Julie and Randy Taylor
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Dear Annette, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all of your family at your time of loss. We have such good memories of Gary and remember his fun personality. He is a great friend and will be missed. May our Father in Heaven bring joy to you with all the great memories he brings to you as husband, father, grandfather. |
Perry & Georgia Plischke Weiser Idaho
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Dr. Bills was one of the finest doctors we have met. Such a compassionate caring person. Always a smile even when we had screwed something up and he had to clean up the mess. So sorry for your loss |
Alexia and Wayne Hollopeter
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Dear Mrs. Bills, Kristina and family, Wayne and I remember meeting Dr. Gary and Mrs Bills this past summer. It was a great visit and we enjoyed the festivities surrounding the wedding. You know it took place right outside our porch. I hope, Mrs. Bills, that you can visit this summer with your daughter. We look forward to seeing you at pool side. Kristina, Mrs Bills, We are sorry you lost your father and husband and we hope in time that your pain will be replaced with great family adventures throughout your life. Wayne and Alexia Hollopeter. |
Ann Easly-DeBisschop
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I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Dr. Bills was such a kind and good doctor. Sincerely, Ann |
Carrie Rock
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Mrs. Bills, Kristi and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
Fengyi Chen
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Kristi: I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. |
Don and Anne Gross
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We extend our sincere sympathy at Dr. Bills passing. He was a great doctor and friend. We think of him and you, Anette, his lovely wife whenever we pass his former office. He was a wonderful example for us. |
Jill Henderson Abshire
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Sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Bills. He was a terrific doctor and friend. Jill Henderson Abshire |
Barb Hutchinson
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What a wonderful, caring and excellent physician Dr. Bills was. He was my husband's doctor for years and performed surgery on his leg that brought him many years of mobility and freedom from pain. We really missed him when he retired and are very sorry to see that he has passed on. Our condolences to his family, we know you must miss him greatly. |
Steve Borgholthaus
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What a great man, husband, father and doctor! What a great wife and family! Thank you for letting us be part of your lives. Gary has been a great example to many and now has the chance to bless others who are in need of him too. Thank goodness for the Plan of Salvation and are ability to live each other again. Thank you for being such good people. Everyone should have a chance to know great people like you both. We will miss Gary but am so greatful for what he left us with. Steve Borgholthaus family |
Andrew Butzko
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I am saddened to learn about the passing of Dr. Gary L. bills. I first met Dr. Bills at the Air Force hospital at Mather Air force base in Nov. 1976, He was the surgeon wgo first removed a growth from my arm, then subsequently had to amputate THE ARM. He made arrasngements to have by brother and sister flown from new jersey to be at my side. I want to thank God that this man was there when I needed him. |
Dan Rollins
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You were more than dishonest when you treated me. Dr. Gary L. Bills, you lied to both my wife and I when you looked at the MRI and said one thing and when confronted by a fellow LDS attorney insisted you said no such thing. You have cost me my ability to work, attend school, or attend church. You are not a neurosurgeon, yet you played one in my exam. LIAR! You must answer to what you have done to my and my life. Lets see if you can survive on only $100 a month for more than ten years! I have no respect for you temple worker, high-council member and all prestigious alocades given by the church. You are a two-faced jerk who insisted my injury on the job was my fault. And this injury has cost me EVERYTHING! |
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