Minot, ND \u2013 Gary G. York, 82, of Minot, ND, formerly of Thief River Falls, died on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
\nGary was born March 16, 1943, in Rugby, ND to William and Elaine (Frishman) York. He grew up in Minot, ND, and graduated from Minot High School in 1961.
\nHe was drafted into the US Army and served honorably as a part of Operation Whitecoat from 1964 to 1966. Following his discharge, he moved to Minnesota.
\nGary was united in marriage to Karen A. Vagle on October 14, 1967. Though living in several places, they primarily resided in Lake Bronson, MN before settling in Thief River Falls.
\nHe was employed as an independent truck driver for over 20 years, then for Foltz Trucking for twenty years until he finished his career driving 6 more years for Greg Hanson Trucking, retiring on October 20, 2019.
\nFollowing Karen\u2019s passing on May 3, 2019, he moved back to his roots in Minot in November of 2019.
\nGary was a former and founding member of Open Arms Church in Thief River Falls, and most recently a member of the Minot Seventh-day Adventist Church in Minot, ND.
\nHe enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, exploring museums and ghost towns with his friends Pinky and Gene. He loved singing in church and giving sermons. He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, as well as his love of history and spreading God\u2019s word, which he truly lived his life by.
\nGary is survived by his children, Daniel (Tina) York, Max, ND, Melody (Eric) Pederson, Roseau, and Jeremy York, Grand Meadow; 11 grandchildren: Travis Pederson, Zachary Audette, Trevor Pederson, Hunter Audette, Andrea Strange, Sophea Strange, Christopher York, Jessie York, Brittany Windfield, Breanna Windfield and Brandon York; 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Gayla (Lee) Schmidtbauer, Alexandria; and several nieces and nephews.
\nGary was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Karen, and a son, Christopher.
\nA funeral service for Gary will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Open Arms Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship, 401 St. Paul Ave. South, Thief River Falls, led by Pastor David Warner. A recording of the service will be shared at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.
\nInterment: Little Deep Cemetery, rural Upham, ND (Spring of 2026)
\nVisitation in Thief River: Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6\u20137 p.m. at the Open Arms Seventh-day Adventist Fellowship, Thief River Falls.
\nVisitation in Minot, ND: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5\u20137 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
\nMemories and condolences can be shared at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com
\nArrangements trusted to Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot, ND, and Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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