Gary Pigeon

Gary Pigeon, 60, of Fairmount, ND, passed away on January 3, 2024. Gary Scott Pigeon was born January 26, 1963, in Rolla, ND, to Gary and Kathleen (Marick) Pigeon. He attended school in Dunseith and Wahpeton, ND. He was blessed with four children, Jesse, Andrea, Aaron, and Kristy.

Gary went on to live in the Roseau, MN area, and was employed by Polaris and Marvin Windows. He would later move to Devil’s Lake, ND, where he worked for John Deere, then on to Fairmount, ND, where he worked for John Deere. He spent time helping friends and neighbors working on motorcycles and small engines in the Busted Knuckle Garage, which he continued with his move to his home in rural Wahpeton. He was also a very talented carpenter and mechanic. Gary spent time riding motorcycle with friends and with the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA). 

Gary is survived by his children, Jesse Pigeon, West Fargo, ND, Andrea (Ryan) Sprabary, Roseau, MN, Kristy Pigeon, McVille, ND; step-daughter, Amber Meyer, Badger, MN; grandchildren, Lexi, Weston, and Britton; step-grandchildren, Bryce, Roger, Maizy, Bethany and Tobias; sisters, Tami (Melvin) Heilman, Center, ND, Vicki (Peter) Mandt, Norcross, MN, Krystle (Jevon) Wallace, Fargo, ND, and Kiauni (Phillip) Witthauer, Jamestown, ND, and their children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gary Pigeon, and Kathleen (Kenneth) Bates; his son, Aaron Pigeon; and two grandchildren, Peyton and Tannon Sprabary.

A Memorial Service is being planned by his family in the Spring.