HASTINGS, MI – Gary Lee Sawyer, of Hastings, age 66, unexpectedly passed away on Aug. 11, 2020 with his family by his side. Gary was born on March 10, 1954, to Loren and Myrtle (Sousley) Sawyer in Grand Rapids. He was a 1972 graduate of Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, CA. On May 12, 1973, Gary married the love of his life, Marilyn Thwaites. They enjoyed 47 years together. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, and building model cars. Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edward and William VanStraten, James and Larry Sawyer, and a sister, Patricia Sawyer. Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Marilyn; daughter, Deanna Dietsch; grandson, Logan Dietsch, all of Hastings; his son, Scott (Christine) Sawyer of Saginaw Township; sisters, Gail (Earl) Connor of Hastings and Bonnie Balk (Joe Klocko) of Grand Rapids, and sister-in-law, Patricia Sawyer of Allendale, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life for Gary will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.