It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gary Kingman. Sadly, Gary passed away on the morning of September 24th, 2022, at the age of 79.
He was born in Victoria, BC in 1943, and grew up in New Westminster with three younger brothers. A sports fan from the beginning, Gary played basketball, baseball, and football. After high school, he pursued his love of art, and graduated from The Vancouver School of Art. He worked for many years in interior and graphic design, was a college educator, and developed his talents as an independent artist. Gary was a dedicated and enthusiastic contributor to minor girls' softball for over 40 years. As former Headcoach and President of the Vancouver Minor Softball Association, “Coach Gary” was an inspiration to his players as a hard but fair coach who focused on good sportsmanship and developing grit. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and softball community.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the St. James Community Square, Mel Lehan Hall, 3214 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, on Saturday November 26th at 7- 10pm. All friends and acquaintances are welcome.