If you live in Springdale, chances are pretty strong that you either know or have heard of Gary Law. Gary grew up in Corbett, graduating from the high school and then going on to Portland State University. With his degree, Gary began teaching and then decided to go on and get his master's degree from the Univ. of Oregon. Getting married and raising three children, Gary lived in Eugene for 17 years. With a heart tug to go back to his roots, Gary moved to Corbett in 1983 and restarted his dad's cabinet business. This lasted 25 years! During this time, Gary took two summer trips in a van by himself in 1996 and 1997 to discover his family roots from waaaay back. He ended up traveling all over the western half of the U.S. and completely organized his family's geneology and two large family reunions. Gary says this was life changing. Volunteering at the Vista House in 2000, he met current wife, Bev. Together they built a new home on family property in Springdale. Gary now rents out his childhood home in Springdale and he states that it was one of the very first homes built, back in the 1880's. Gary has spent untold hours volunteering in the community with the Vista House, Springdale School, Pioneer Association, Bridal Veil Church, and the Corbett Grange. He has left his mark with his carpentry skills ALL over the community, both in public places and private homes. When he is not volunteering, he loves to landscape, planting and tending to various plants and flowers. Gary says he has loved being back home in the Corbett community because everyone is so friendly and kind.
