Gary worked hard to live a noble life. He saw money as the root of most problems and his accounting practice as a way to help people live with a little less worry. While Gary kept few friends, those who knew him cherished his honesty and quiet humor. A college roommate once affectionately described him as a "bran muffin, hold the butter." After discovering his business partner was stealing from clients, Gary accidentally killed him and was shot by police responding to the scene. He died at 55.