Gary Madsen Trade School Scholarship Fund

Gary Madsen was a multi-talented man who possessed a natural curiosity of how things worked and the world around him. Gary combined skills in multiple trades to provide for his family and his community in Willow Creek and Hoopa.

Gary loved to teach others so that they, in turn, could become self-reliant. As a small business owner, his shop was his classroom. As an extension of his faith, Gary empowered others, so they'd have the dignity that comes from solving their own problems.

Gary was a critical thinker and experiential learner; he gained insight from his interactions with his three older brothers, his time in the military and on-the-job training. To honor Gary, his creative energy and generosity with his time and resources, his family established the scholarship to enable youth to pursue a career in the trades. (2024)