Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Heath and family.
May you rest in peace. I will remember your laugh and your sense of humor. You will be missed. To the Smith family: Stay encouraged and hold onto one another.
You are all in our prayers!
Karla, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and be comforted in knowing Gary is still with you and always will be.
I was shocked to learn that Gary was gone. I started thinking about his children and wife and the pain they must be feeling. Gary was one of my favorite cousins when we were growing up. He was easy to talk to and I will always remember him with love in my heart.
Karla & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Our family is praying for god to comfort you during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Karla, Betty, Dennis, David, Danny, Kim, I'm so sorry Gary has passed on. I love him and I love all of you. I wish you many happy memories of your special man. He was so much fun and so serious at the same time. Love to all you. I pray God's grace is surrounding him forever more.
Karla, Micah, Amy, Candice, Heath and Heather: Sorry to hear of your loss. I hope your memories of Gary give you comfort. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through such a sad time.
I only knew Gary as an acquaintance, and for a short time. But, I did know him to be a very kind and light hearted man. I enjoyed occassionally socializing with him and his co-workers at the Alamo. I always enjoyed talking to Gary about his grandchildren and Illinois politics over a beer. My heart goes out to his family and friends, for he was taken away too young and too suddenly.
Aunt Karla, Stearns & Smith cousins,
I have so many fond memories of Gary. The ones that come to mind especially are the summers I spent up there. They provided some normalcy to my life at that time. The conversations I had with Gary always left me feeling better about whatever situation I was in. He truly cared. Even when I became an adult, Gary continued to be a source of encouragement to me. I will never forget that. Gary will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched which I'm sure was many.
Since I can't make it up there I will be sending lots of love and light your way. The distance between us can't stop me from doing that. Love all of you so very much.
Love, Lorel
Kim, Russ and the family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Over the years, I had met Gary a few times and I will always remember the smile that he had for everyone around him. I know that he will be misssed. May God surround all of you at this time.
Dearest family,
My heart is breaking that I can't be with you during this time. I love all of you and I will be in fervent prayer for comfort. Life and death are both part of God's plan, but life is so much easier to accept. By God's rich grace and mercy we are blessed with life after death, if we choose to follow His Word. To God be the glory!
I send hugs and kisses around the world to all of you.
Karla and family.....so sorry for your loss...thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time...
Gary was one of the "little" kids when all us cousins were together at Gramma and Poppie's farm - afterall, he was 3 years younger than us "big" kids. How simple those times were, how much fun we had, what wonderful memories we made! As much as those times are missed, the memories live on and become a source of laughter even now at this sad time. I pray for God's comforting hands to cover the family and bring peace through all the memories Gary helped make.
I have many fond memories of Gary as he grew up, I am enough older than he to remember when he was born. He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all. His Loving Cousin Carol
Amy, Heather and the rest of the family,
I can only imagine how hard this maybe, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karla We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. I wish there was somethinbg we could say or do to help but know we are here for you. Love you.
To Gary his family and friends, I am saddened by your loss of a great man. I was not in continuous contact with Gary since High School but knew him a as a man with itegrity and a beautiful heart. I remember like yesterday talking to him at school. I know he will be missed by many because of his kind heartedness. I also know he is with his maker at this time and on a new journey. Until we meet again may you rest in peaced and may your family find the strength and knowledge to have closure with their loss and know that he will always he with them in all that he stood for and did graciously with kindness in his heart. God Bless you and your family Gary, Sincerely Van Dwinnells, May God Bless you with wings Gary. Amen
Your loss is tremendous and I can only imagine your grief. Frank and I send our love and prayers for all of you and please know that we are there in spirt and love. Gary I still see you as that happy loving cousin that I have always and always will love.
Gary thanks for all the great memories. I always enjoyed your hugs and amazing cooking. You are such a caring and strong person and I will miss you. Love Heather.
Heath and family, We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Nothing can prepare you for this or ease the pain, but please know we are thinking of you so very much with love and friendship. Karen and Rick
Uncle Gary, thanks so much for all the great times we had growing up, and for giving me such wonderful cousins to grow up with. I'll never forget all the great times we had staying at your house and when you guys would come visit us. It was always so exciting! You created a beautiful family and legacy and it's a comfort to know that my Dad was there to welcome you into heaven. I am going to miss both of you so much. Love, Shannon
Gary, I already miss you like crazy, you were such an amazing man. You meant more to me then you probably knew, I looked up to you so much. And you were THE best papa to my boys that I ever could have asked for. I'm so glad I got to be a part of your family and spend so much time with you. I love you so much.
Ps, your the most handsome guy I know, and I will miss your big hugs and kisses every day!
Gary you missed by so many people. We always had great conversations that had plenty of laughs. May God speed your journey home, and take care of your families needs. I will miss your smile and our meetings. You were a great man. Rest in peace my friend.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I loved having Gary as a softball coach when I was younger. He was a great person.
Gary, I will miss our talks on hunting, your insite and most of all your humor. You are a good man who will be missed by many. Just before you left for cancer surgery you told me 'don't feel sorry for me I have had a great life' I hope I can say the same when the Lord calls me home. Safe trip home my friend