LONGVIEW Gary Lee Halvorson, 79, a resident of Ocean Park, died July 20, 2013, in Longview. A native of Sturgis, S.D., he was born there May 23, 1934, the son of John and Laualla (Sager) Halvorson. Gary married Eleanor Ruby on Sept. 25, 1952. This was a special bond of over 60 years and they always considered each other the love of their lives. She survives residing in Ocean Park. Gary was employed as a log scaler prior to retirement on the Peninsula 18 years ago.  Besides his wife Gary is survived by daughters, Sherry (Tom) Nein and Joni (Rick) Tooley; a son, Mike (Donna) Halvorson; brother Elmer; grandchildren Chris, Jamie, Tim and Justin with a great-great grandchild on the way. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach. His guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com