Chief Gary Southerland
Last Call: Sun, Jan 12th, 2020
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Duty-Related Illness
Service Time: 34 years
Age: 68
Survivors
His wife Tamra, sons Nick and Josh, daughter Brooke, brother Brian, and five granddaughters. Sons Nick and Josh also serve as firefighters.
Incident
Chief Southerland died following a long battle with occupational cancer. He retired from Westfield Fire Department on December 27, 2012, and was diagnosed with kidney cancer the following day.
Agency
17535 Dartown Road
Westfield, Indiana 46074
(317) 804-3333
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Tributes
There are 2 tributes for Chief Gary Southerland.
Left by Adam Klingensmith on Thursday, April 1st, 2021
Gary was one of the most caring men I have ever had the pleasure to know. His dedication to our community and to the men and woman of WFD goes unmatched. I miss hearing his whistling and being around his infectious happiness. We miss you Gary