Gary Russell Mchenry

Our beloved brother, nephew, cousin, and friend Gary Russell McHenry passed away on February 14, 2022, in Belgrade, MT. Gary was born in Butte, MT on June 26, 1969, to James McHenry and Mildred Hennelly McHenry.

Gary’s Celebration of Life will be held in Butte, MT. Determined date will be published in the Butte Montana Standard and Belgrade News at a later date. We cannot wait to celebrate with those that loved Gary and please feel free to wear Seahawk’s attire to show our love for Gary.

Gary grew up with his brother, Mikael Johansson, in Butte, MT. Gary spent two years in Shepherd, MT with his aunt and uncle, John and Joan Hennelly, and their four children Kurt, Kelly, Kip and Kevin. Gary graduated from Butte High School and received an Associate and Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from National College of Rapid City, SD.

Gary had amazing, loving friends that involved him in wonderful family gatherings. Gary was able to travel for spring and summer breaks to visit relatives that adored him.

Gary was a huge sports fan. He especially enjoyed cheering on the Seattle Seahawks. Gary attended many local sporting events to cheer on his friends’ children as they participated in wrestling, baseball, and football. Gary was a people person and was loved by all that he met. He was noted as having a kind heart, colorful sense of humor, and being a gifted storyteller.

Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Hennelly McHenry, father, James McHenry, grandmother, Mildred Hedin Hennelly Ignatowiz.

Gary is survived by his brother, Mikael Johansson that lives in Sweden, children, Amanda, and Tanner Stippich, uncle, John Hennelly and family, aunt, Darlene Butler and family, and numerous cousins and wonderful friends.