Gary grew up in Cavalier and graduated from Cavalier High School in 2001. He attended Northland Community Technical College in Thief River Falls, MN and received his degree in broadcasting in 2003. While he was there, he was selected to represent their radio station in Nashville. Gary’s broadcasting handle was Shaudaboo. Gary moved to Fargo where he worked security at Case IH and later moved back to Cavalier with his bassett hound, Harley. He worked for North Valley Growers in Hoople and Marvin Windows in Grafton. In the most recent years, Gary spent time maintaining the Family Homestead.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, art, refurbishing various items, spending time at the farm and making Tik Toks.
Gary is survived by his sisters: Tammy Brooks (Gary Melland) of Devils Lake,ND; Dawn (Sean) Fraser of Cavalier; brother, Daniel (Michelle) Monette of Reynolds, ND;. nieces and nephews: Shanna Ganssle, Alanna Aldaco, Andrew Fraser, Hunter Reimer, Matthew Fraser, Samantha Monette, Alexandra (Allie) Fraser; his adopted dog, Smokey and other great nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Mary Monette; grandparents; aunt Morliss Billings and uncle Albert Monette.