Gary Robert Owen, passed away June 22 at his residence.
Gary was born July 29, 1950 in Wellsville, NY to Robert J. Owen and Barbara Richardson Owen.
He graduated from Wellsville Central School class of 1969 (Wellsville, NY) and attended Alfred State College, degree as an electrician.
Gary was an involved local citizen, a friendly face wherever he went. In his youth, as an Eagle Scout with the Boys Scouts, a volunteer at Wellsville Fire Department McEwan company and the Christian Temple church. Later, as a member of the American Legion Post 821 in Clayton, NY.
Gary never liked to be inside. He was an avid boater and his favorite thing was watching the action on the St. Lawrence river from his home in Clayton, NY. Always busy and often outdoors, Gary’s hobbies ranged from camping to snow mobile racing and water skiing. He enjoyed vacationing with his boat and went with his family on trips to the Rideau in Canada. His work often found a way to marry a hobby, first as owner of Southern Tier Off Road Center in Wellsville, NY and later at Ballantyne RV and Penn Yan boats. Gary was truly a man of the water.
He is survived by a daughter Kristen Rebecca (Owen) Bechara and son-in-law Mark Bechara and their two grandchildren Elias Bechara and Isabella Bechara; a son, Mark David Owen; one brother, David Owen, sister-in-law Kari Owen and a nephew, Derek Owen and great-niece Emilia Owen; as well as many friends.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, July 25, from 3:00 – 5:00pm at the Clayton American Legion. He will be buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wellsville, N.Y. at a later date.
Arrangements are with the T.R. Jetty Funeral Home in Clayton.
Condolences can be made at trjetty.com
Rich
Im going to miss setting his trucks clock for him. Rest easy Gary.
Kevin Todd
Gary was a very good sales man in Wellsville at Southern Tier Off-Road center in the late seventies and early 80s. I was building my 68 Chevelle and he helped me on occasion with decisions. Even when I was not there to buy and just visiting I had fun trading ideas with Gary. I realized that he was not just a salesman, he actually enjoyed the high performance world. I moved out of Wellsville and a few years after that I met Gary at a cruise night and we caught up. He was always fun and we discussed the old days. It was a fun time, and as they say…time flys, but I still have the memories. All good.
God Speed Gary !
My sympathies to Gary’s family.
Kevin Sirois
R.i.P man it was a pleasure, knowing you i’ll see you on the flipside
Nancy Brooks
Knowing Gary my entire life, his departure comes at one of his favorite times of the year. When the warmth of the sun, the gentle breeze & the long days that melt into glorious sunsets are with us. When BBQing & corn roasts are enjoyed with a cold beer & when moments on the water leave us rich with memories. Summer Breeze (the song, by: Seals & Croft, & now Keith Urban), runs through my mind & heart as I think of him. RIP Gary.
Janet Burrows
Gary was a kind, considerate and helpful neighbor. His smile will be always remembered.
Kelly Winters
Gary, you always treated me as a friend (or sister as you would say) and I will miss you. Rest in peace!