Gary SutterMay 30, 1947 - October 14, 2017Silverton - Gary Edward Sutter passed away at OHSU hospital in Portland, Oregon on October 14, 2017, following a stroke. He was 70 years old. He was a longtime resident of Silverton, Oregon.Gary, was born on May 30, 1947 to parents, Clark and Anna Sutter. He graduated from Mollala High School in 1965, and attended the University of Oregon School of Architecture. He served with honor in the Oregon National Guard, and with the U.S. Army Reserves for a number of years. He married Ruth (Melby) Sutter in 1974, and had two daughters, Heather and Caryn. After working for several years as a draftsmen, and a general contractor, Gary proudly started his own business, Northwest Homes and Renovations, in 1991. He could be found working on building sites throughout Marion County, until his recent retirement last year. Gary lived life with gusto and daring; when he was not working, he loved to scuba dive, hunt, and ski.Gary is survived by his former wife of twenty years, Ruth, his two daughters, Heather Cooper and Caryn Sutter, his two brothers, Ray and Richard Sutter, and his grandson.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. at Silverton Church of the Nazarene, followed by a reception at the Silverton Senior Center. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gary's life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Oregon Humane Society.