Gary Robert Pfister
May 4, 1936 - July 16, 2015
Gary Robert Pfister, 79, of Benicia passed away Thursday at John Muir Medical Center in Concord following a long illness. He was born in Gridley, CA. After graduating Gridley High School in 1954, he moved to Richmond to be closer to his siblings. Gary had been a Benicia resident since 1979. Gary worked for Standard Oil/Chevron for more than 18 years, including time in San Francisco. For many years, he owned and operated full-service gas stations in both San Pablo and Pinole. Later, he and his wife, Nancy, owned Nancy Marie's Cakes in Crockett. Gary enjoyed traveling California, playing the horses, listening and singing to an eclectic array of music, gardening and creating beautiful landscapes He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Greg, and his wife, Kristine Pfister; daughter Toni Pfister; older brother Jack Pfister and his grand children Kyle & Ingrid Pfister. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Gary Robert Pfister, 79, of Benicia passed away Thursday at John Muir Medical Center in Concord following a long illness. He was born in Gridley, CA. After graduating Gridley High School in 1954, he moved to Richmond to be closer to his siblings.... View Obituary & Service Information