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Obituary: On the morning of November 20, 2015, Gary passed away from natural causes at his home in Eagle, Idaho at the age of 59. He was born on October 10, 1956 in the town of Lake Charles, Louisiana. He was the first of four children born to Helen and Haywood Hoffpauir. Gary graduated from high school in Rock Island, Illinois in 1974 before moving to Idaho. Idaho is where he met his wife of 28 years, Shelley Amidon, and had two children, Andrew and Dylan. Gary was a career salesman, working in a multitude of industries including, mattresses, bath supplies, and even food service. He was also an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, horseback riding, and camping. Gary also enjoying watching sports, rooting for both the Boise State Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gary was preceded in death by his son, Andrew. He is survived by his parents, Helen and Haywood; sister, Peggy; brothers, Darrell and Jerry; and his son, Dylan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Summers Funeral Home, 3629 E. Ustick Road, Meridian, with viewing one hour prior to services. Burial will be at the Meridian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Gary’s memorial webpage at www.summersfuneral.com.