Gary Alan Ledeau

Gary Ledeau (77) long time resident of Arlee, left this world to begin his next adventure on July 28. Born to Damien and Valerie Bisson Ledeau 2/9/43, Gary was raised within the heritage of the French settlers of the Missoula/Grass Valley area before it was “discovered”. After Loyola HS and the U.S. Army, adventures and exploits included: railroader with N.P., commercial fisherman in Kodiak, cross country private plane ferry pilot, sawyer and horse logger. In 1981 he built his residence in Schley area and created a magical retreat dedicated to appreciation for the natural world and a simpler lifestyle of coexistence, peace and harmony. Interests included gardening, botany, ornithology, wildlife biology, painting, photography, furniture design, family and local history, poetry and philosophy. His wide circle of friends included the Sacred Heart community, Killdeer Artist guild and Snail Mail correspondents. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bobby. He is survived by daughter Maya (Adam), granddaughter Zella, and his treasured cousins. Cremation has taken place. A remembrance ceremony will be arranged at a later date. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten by his neighbors. Au Revoir Mon Amie.