Gary Masami Nakamura, 76, of Bainbridge Island, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gary was born to Gladys and Toshio Nakamura on April 25, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. He and his 2 younger brothers grew up in Gardena, California. After Gary graduated from Gardena High School in 1967, he attended Harvey Mudd College in Claremont where he graduated with a chemistry degree. Making his way north to the University of California Davis, Gary obtained a Masters Degree in Soil Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During an honors biology class offered in the summer, Gary met his future wife, Kimi Kinoshita. This 1966 \u201csweet sixteen\u201d summer friendship grew into a lifelong loving marriage of 53 years. He is survived by 2 children Mayumi and David , a grandchild Steve Kearns Nakamura, and his brothers Alan and Loren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gary was a forestry and silviculture specialist (1984-2011) in ESPM and also UCEE county director for Shasta County (2007-2011). Gary received a BS in Chemistry (1971) from Harvey Mudd College and an MS in Soil Science from UC Davis (1973). He was a co-editor and coauthor of UC ANR’s Forest Stewardship Series authoring pieces on forest ecology, forest history, and forest pests and diseases. He received the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Francis H. Raymond Award in 1993.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gary was fiercely principled and a social justice advocate. Gary loved to see the world and traveled anywhere if he could, locally or internationally. He loved to attend music concerts, read widely, ponder the universe, and cook for family and friends. He was kind and generous in all ways. Gary will be greatly missed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In lieu of flowers, please donate your time and\/or money to a social justice cause or organization of your choosing. The date of Gary\u2019s celebration of life is April 18 on Bainbridge Island, WA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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