Gary Paul Gross 70 of Irvine passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Irvine November 4, 1953 to Otto and Zeta Gross. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator. He is survived by an honorary daughter Rhonda Eckler, four stepsons Tommy Boyken, Chris Boyken, Keith Boyken, Jody Boyken, a stepdaughter Missy Boyken, three sisters Phyllis Durbin, Janet Smith and Sue Newton. He was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Zeta Gross, stepfather Robert Lamb, Stepmother Isabell Gross, a brother Ronnie Gross and a sister Donna Hurley. A memorial service will be held 6 PM Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the Grayson Funeral Home in Irvine with Bro. Chad Brothers officiating. Friends may visit Wednesday from 4 PM till time of the service. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge.