Gary Lewis Wells

Sep 25, 1953 -

Jan 5, 2026

Gary Lewis Wells, 72, of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away suddenly on Jan. 5, 2026, in Anchorage.

Gary was born on Sept. 25, 1953, to George and Clarice Wells. He grew up in Lennox and Marion, S.D. After graduation from Marion High School, he went on to earn a bachelors degree in chemical engineering from South Dakota School of Mines. He began his career in the oil well services in Wyoming and Alaska. He loved Alaska and made it his home. He spent the next years as a bus driver, working with fireworks and Dungeon of Doom at the Alaska State Fair.

He loved nature and riding his Harley through many beautiful places, and also enjoyed driving and visiting family and friends throughout the United States. He enjoyed acting in melodramas and plays. Gary met many friends playing pickleball at the Alaska Club. He had a big heart that showed in many ways including caring for, tutoring and being a substitute grandfather to Davon Johnson and Travis Toney. He enjoyed playing games and was very good at them, especially Scrabble. He even hand-crafted incredible pegs and jokers wooden game sets that he personalized for his recipients.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, George and Clarice Wells; brother, Roy Wells; and brother-in-law, Jerry Boellaard. He is survived by his sisters, Rila Boellaard, Sandra (Alan) Pelton, Charlene (Dave) Dubs and Delores Wells; sister-in-law, Cindy Wells; nieces and nephews, Veronica Wells, Breana Wells, Jeff Boellaard, Jamie (Matthew) Tillman, Jordan (Cesi) Boellaard, Shannon (Chris) Woods, Sean (Katelyn) Pelton, Nathan Dubs, Alexis Dubs and Ashley (Jon) Hubregtse; as well as great-nieces and -nephews; and special friend, Sandra Jennings.

Time and place of celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are by Janssen Funeral Homes.