Background
Heide, Gary Howard was born on May 29, 1940 in Weehawken, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herbert Howard and Grace Vivian (Stehn) Heide.
Heide, Gary Howard was born on May 29, 1940 in Weehawken, New Jersey, United States. Son of Herbert Howard and Grace Vivian (Stehn) Heide.
Associate of Arts, Concordia College, Bronxville, New York, 1960. Bachelor, Concordia College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1962. Master of Divinity., Concordia College, St. Louis, 1966.
Associate pastor, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, 1966-1969; pastor, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, O'Fallon, Missouri, 1969-1975; pastor, Peace Lutheran Church, Selah, Washington, 1975-1976; assistant pastor, Center Lutheran Church, Yakima, Washington, 1976-1978; associate pastor, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon, 1978-1981; pastor, 1st Lutheran Church, St. Helens, Oregon, since 1981. Community minister Center Lutheran Church, Yakima, 1977-1978. Dean cluster 1 Oregon synod Evangelical Lutheran Church American, Portland, since 1989, member public policy commission Oregon synod, since 1988.
Chair Adult and Family Svc. Commission, Salem, Oregon, 1988-1989. Member St. Helens Hospital Governing Board, 1987-1990, Columbia Health District Board, St. Helens, since 1990.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1964-1976. Member St. Helens Ministerial Association, Shoe String Community Theatre (board of directors since 1989), Rotary (Columbia chapter, secretary 1984-1986, president 1986-1987).
Married Joan Marie Wehmueller, December 29, 1965. Children: Kathrine Marie, Kristin Ann, Karyl Leigh.