Gary Combs beloved husband, father and Grandfather died Monday morning of natural causes in the Hospice at the Chaplaincy in Kennewick, Washington. Gary was born December 23, 1941 to Wesley and Oneita Combs in Echo, Oregon. The Combs family moved to Kennewick in 1947. He graduated from Kennewick High School in 1960 then immediately joined the U.S. Air Force from where he was honorably discharged in 1964. He married Maxine Graham Combs in 1964. They met dancing and danced for 40+ years. His family and friends always found him to be honest, warm, giving and patient, especially with animals. Gary is a 35 year member of the Kennewick Eagles Aerie Lodge 2485 where he danced a million miles. He was also a member of the VFW Post #5785. Gary was a firefighter/EMT for the city of Richland for 16 years. He retired in the early 80's. He was actively involved with 4-H with his children Greg and Syringa Sheri both as a 4-H club leader and member of the horse community for many years. His passion was horses and horse racing and although not a gambler, he enjoyed spending time at Sun Downs race track both as a spectator and owner/trainer. He is survived by his wife, Maxine, son Greg Graham, daughter and son-in-law, Syringa Sheri and Hector Ortega and their two sons Ryan and Adam, as well as his long time fellow horse enthusiast, Dwight Newman. He is also survived by his sisters Rose Campbell, Linda Hernandez and Jodi Combs, his brothers Ray and Glen Combs plus numerous nieces and nephews and extended family including very special in-laws Jack and Marlene Gouger and Janet Horton. He will be greatly missed by all, including his cat Lucy and dog Dixie. Gary was preceded in death by his father, Wesley, mother, Oneita, brothers, Douglas, Wesley, Russell, Rex and Gene and his sister Barbara. The family would like to thank Dr. Cooper, Chaplain Craig and the entire wonderful staff at the Hospice House. In lieu of flowers please give donations in Gary's name to the Hospice at Chaplaincy 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336-3000. Viewing will be Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 3pm to 8pm and Wednesday, March 25th, 9am until 1pm, at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home located at 1401 S. Union Street in Kennewick. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 25th, 1:00pm, also at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home with full military honors.