Dr. Gary Warren Yunker, 64, died on Feb. 25, 2011 in Nashville, Tenn., after a hard battle with throat cancer.
He was the youngest son of Carl and Mary Lois Yunker, who preceded him in death. He grew up in Sweet Home, excelling in his studies, basketball and baseball, earning induction into the Hall of Fame during his high school years.
He attended Willamette University as an undergraduate. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees…