Gary Nelson Perdue was born on February 16, 1941, in Woodstock, Ohio, to Clairiette James and Lester Perdue. Since Gary was a child, he could play any instrument; he could even sing and enjoyed it very much. He also enjoyed spending time fishing by the water or hunting in the hills. He graduated high school in Ohio and, shortly after, joined the United States Air Force. Gary met his wife, Peggy, in Ohio.
They welcomed three children while living in Ohio – Little Gary Jr, who passed as an infant, Tony, and Annette “Annie”. They moved to Montana where Gary worked for many mines. He also loved painting homes and did that professionally for quite some time. We all know he loved changing the colors in and around the house.
Gary was a proud man of God and a pastor for about 35 years. He truly loved and cared for people of his many churches. He would help any way he could – from prayers or a meal and even gave his own vehicle to a family in need, never expected anything back. After Gary grew a bit older and could no longer paint homes, he started helping his daughter at the family restaurant, Annie’s Cafe. Here you would see him pouring coffee, cleaning tables, and even more “PR work”.
Gary grew many meaningful friendships throughout his years on this earth. He had a great sense of humor and, if you knew him well, he joked about getting your bank account information or your wallet.
Gary loved going for rides on his four-wheeler or one of his Harleys, his favorite ride. You would often hear him rushing home to catch whatever game was on that day.
I know he had the biggest welcome home in Heaven. He will truly be missed by all that loved and cared for him.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy; son, Gary Jr; brother, Jeff; and sons-in-law, Michael Halvorsen & David Bahr.
He is survived by his children, Tony (Renee) Perdue, and Annette “Annie” Bahr; adopted daughter, Trish Miner; grandkids, Sonja (Josh) Anders, Jordan (Jordan) Perdue, Caleb Tebeest, Samantha (Ben) Bahr-James, Mikelle (Ian) Halvorsen, Megan (Austin) Bahr, and Mindee Bahr; great grand kids, Jayda Thrasher, Haley Anders, Cameron Anders and Ezmay Bahr-James; brother, Tim Dyer; sisters, Janet Decker, Marty Sayer, and Zippy Grinde; along with many nieces, nephews; and special friends.
Our family would like to thank Diane with hospice for all her care for Gary. A private celebration was held in honor of Gary.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Gary.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Gary and his family.
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Dorothy Cummings says
(Annie’s family) I’m so sorry for your loss… You’re dad was a wonderful and sweetest man I ever met😔 Hugs to you and your family 💔😔
Sharon Pettersen says
Our prayers are with you all Annie and all your wonderful family and family bless you all we pray for all of you our prayers and love Sandee Sharon chuck Cory Pettersen god be with you all with love
Scott Paffhausen says
Tony and Annie… please accept my wife Cindy’s and my condolences for your loss. Your Dad was a good man…he’s no longer in pain and is resting in peace. You will always have your special memories of him. You’re in our daily thoughts and prayers…much love to you and the entire extended Perdue family! Scott and Cindy Paffhausen
Andy&virginia says
Rea ly sorry of his pa
ssing my wife Virginia and l loved that mnan he is missed but will never be forgotten love
Kathy Hurlbert says
Annie and family,
Sending my condolence to you and your families. Your Dad was such a special person always with a smile for everyone. Many Sunday mornings he used to join me for breakfast and we talked really talked. Somedays it was me doing all the talking other days it was him. He never complained about how life was. Well I guess he did have one complaint–he loved serving coffee, cleaning tables, and talking to people and he just wished he could still do that for you.. He was so proud of you Annie. He is home now and not in pain, probably pouring coffee in heaven now. I’m going to miss him too. Hold on to your memories they will bring you peace. a friend Kathy Hurlbert
Lyn Stordahl says
Lyn (Acebedo) Stordahl
To Tim, Jan, Whobob ,and Zippy so sorry for your loss. Gary was truly the friendliness kind person his smile and great laugh will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you all !