Memorial Service
A Celebration of life for Gary D. Gothard, 72, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Davis Funeral Home. Mr. Gothard passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 in Shoshoni, Wyoming.
Gary was born on May 5, 1952, son of Carrol A. and Nellie (Anderson) Gothard in Thermopolis, Wyoming.
Gary had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, and camping with his family on Green Mountain. He also cherished swimming in the soothing hot springs of his hometown of Thermopolis.
Throughout his career, Gary worked in the oil fields, contributing his skills to various companies in the industry.
On February 14, 1983, Gary married the love of his life, Lila Oxner, in Casper, Wyoming.
Gary's life was filled with adventure and hard work. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Gothard is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Lila Gothard; children, Billy Gothard, Ida and Lance Walsh, Stacy Gothard, Troy Gothard, and Bruce and Crista Gothard; 17 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Debbie Gothard and Darlene Gothard; brother, Dick Gothard and numerous nieces and nephews.
On-line condolences for Gary’s family may be made at TheDavisFuneralHome.com
Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home, Crematory and Monuments of Riverton, Wyoming.