Gerald Otis Zowie

Gerald Otis Gibson Zowie, resident of Dallas, OR passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 81. Gerald was born on August 16, 1939 in Cedaredge, Colorado.  His parents were Paul Zowie and Ruth Eleanor Johnson.   Gerald graduated from Leuzinger High School in Lawndale, California.  As a teen, he earned the nickname Hot Rod due to his riding motorcycles and hot rods.  He served in the US Army from 1962 to 1967, earning the Good Conduct Medal twice and becoming a marksman with the M14 rifle.  After his discharge from the Army, Gerald worked as a master welder for Simpson Hardware, and a Maintenance Tech 3 for Polk County Housing in Dallas, Oregon. On January 5, 1987 in Torrance, California, Gerald married Mildred Joyce Smith.  Gerald's passion was God, his family and traveling, especially driving cross country.  He was ornery, but loving and caring for others, and he had a talent for making people laugh and feel welcome.  His dream was to travel and, when his wife died, to be with her in heaven.Gerald is preceded in death by his stepson Morgan Keith and his wife Mildred.  He is survived by son Robert (Michelle) Zowie of Salem; stepson David (Tena) Gussman of Monmouth; stepson Wayne Gussman of Monmouth; stepdaughter Alicia (Marc) Smiley of Dallas; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.Memorial contributions in Gerald's honor may be made to:Dallas Seventh-day Adventist Church589 SW Birch StDallas, OR 97338Farnstrom Mortuary is caring for the family.
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