THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED DEPUTY GARY H. VAN ETTEN.  HE PASSED AWAY ON JANUARY 21, 2026. GARY STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON DECEMBER 1, 1972.  HE RETIRED AS A DEPUTY WORKING AT TRAFFIC SERVICES BUREAU ON OCTOBER 17, 1992.

 

GARY WAS A VETERAN AND SERVED IN THE AIR FORCE.