Gary was born to LeRoy Benjamin Coles and Cora Veda Ellis Coles. He attended Ucon Elementary and graduated from Bonneville High School. He also attended Utah State University and Ricks College. Gary served in the Army where he did Basic Training in Fort Ord, California. He was honorably discharged and earned the rank of Sergeant. On April 19, 1963, he married Kaye Marene Peterson in Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They raised ten children and made their home in Milo, where Gary was a farmer and rancher. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a two year mission in the Eastern States Mission. Gary also served as Counselor in the Bishopric, High Council, Bishop, Counselor in the Stake Presidency and High Priest Group Leader. Gary served as a Scout Master. He enjoyed photography, hunting, fishing, woodworking, welding, telling stories and most of all sports. He also collected Red Ryder BB Guns and Red Ryder comic books. He loved farming and ranching so much that it was his life long passion and career. Survivors beside Kaye included: children Gregory Gene (Katrina) Coles of Milo, Kaylene Michel (Jason) Sawyer of Salem, OR, Kimarie Dee (Jason) Howard of Carey, Nathan Gary (Kristine) Coles of Lehi, UT, Jonathan Jim (Megan) Coles of Milo, Kari Jean (Adam) Johnson of Carey, Barkley Jeff (Amber) Coles of Idaho Falls, Kammie Lyn (Trever) Turpin of Ucon, Kayla Jo (Erik) Parker of Dagmar, MT, and Tyson James (Stefanie) Coles of Milo; siblings Reed (Inez) Coles of West Jordan, Utah, Brent (Roseann) Coles of Greenleaf, ID, and Beverly (Mike) Stoker of Meridian, ID; and 38 grandchildren. Preceding were brother Derold B. Coles, sister Arlene Remington, and in-laws Yale and Glendora Peterson. Funeral services held April 22nd at Foothill LDS Ward, 12127 N. 75th East. Bishop Earl Killian Officiated. Military Rites performed by Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.