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for Gary Semler
June 19, 2012
Ginny Blackwell
June 16, 2012
Ann,Wendy,Andrea,Graham: Uncle Gary was a wonderful man he will be missed.Graham is very lucky to have had a grandfather who would do anything to spend time with him.My thoughts and prayer have been with all of you.
Mark Suda
May 29, 2012
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked for Gary on many Steam Generator Cleanings and other submarine overhaul operations. He left a lasting impression on me and made a tough job tolerable and almost enjoyable. I will always have fond memories of him.
Clay Miller
May 24, 2012
Ann and family,
We all send our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Gary's courageous fight was an inspiration. He will be missed.
Clay and Patti Miller
Mickey Davidson
May 24, 2012
Dearest Ann
Please accept my heart felt condolences in your loss. As a brother in service he can now rest his oars after his brave battle.
Mickey Davidson CWO3 (SS) USN Ret.
Sue Willis
May 23, 2012
Dear Ann, I have the deepest heart felt sorrow for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
May 23, 2012
Dear Ann,
Please accept our condolences. Gary was more than a friend, he is sorely missed.
Ed and Ceil Fedol
GW Williams
May 22, 2012
Ann,my sincerest condolences on your loss. I've only known Gary for 2 years, but during that time I came to know a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor I will miss. Take great pride,Ann, in the contributions your husband made to the freedom of the United States throughout his devotion to the USN submarine service.
Dave & Sally Menefee
May 22, 2012
Ann & Family,
I can't find the words to express my sorrow at Gary's passing. Gary and I shared many adventures and good times.
Although we were shipmates at S5G, we didn't become friends until we were both retired from the Navy and working together at the shipyard. I will miss his great sense of humor. Please accept our deepest condolences in your time of grief.
Pete Freehill
May 22, 2012
Rest in Peace old shipmate
Joel Doobrow
May 22, 2012
My heartfelt condolences on Gary's passing. It was indeed a pleasure to work with him many years in nuclear Test Engineering. Hope that the family will go from strength to strength as you remember this wonderful person.
TMC (SS) Walt Deal USSVI CB
May 22, 2012
Ann,
So sorry to hear that Gary has passed. You and Gary set next to my wife and I last Sat. at the Afterbattery BBQ. Gary looked good and we were glad that he was able to be there. God rest his sole with following winds and fair seas. God be with you and the family at this time of need. Rest your heart in him.
Betty Howard
May 22, 2012
Ann,
I am so sorry to hear that Gary has passed away. You and Gary have been great neighbors to me for many years. He will be missed! I will keep you in my prayers.
Ed & Dot Feury
May 22, 2012
Dear Ann, You & Gary were such wonderful friends & great shipmates. We will always remember the good times we had together in Idaho. That was a special 4 years. Then we continued our friendship for all those years, seeing each other at S5G reunions and USSVI conventions. We have lost a very special shipmate. Gary, Fair winds and following seas now that you are on Eternal Patrol. Our prayers are with you Ann.
Richard Stump MMCM (SS) USN RET.
May 22, 2012
Ann and family,
I will long remember the good times that Gary and I have shared througout the years.
Sailor, rest your oar.
greg thornton
May 22, 2012
Ann,
I worked with Gary at the shipyard and always had fun working with him even though the job was really tough. He was a great person to know and work with and for. Please accept my deepest condolences as we will all miss him.
May 22, 2012
Ann:
We can't say enough about how we loved Gary. He fought a good fight. He is with the Lord and is at peace.
God Bless you and your family.
Beetle and Carol
Linda Baker
May 22, 2012
Dear Ann,
I want to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. You both were an inspiration to all of us and truly part of my family. I will always think of you and Gary every time i visit Senor Tequila's.You both fought this battle courageously together. Gary is in the Lords care now finally free of pain. God Bless you and your family.
Love , Linda Baker LCHO
Roger Gibson
May 22, 2012
Ann
Gary was a shipmate and friend and we shall miss him, Sheila said she will miss his sweet smile and special hugs he gave her, but now the good Lord is hugging Gary, good bye shipmate
Roger and Sheila
Kerry Sullivan
May 22, 2012
Wendy - What a wonderful and full life your Father led. I know that he will be missed. My condolences to you and your family.
Neil Tisdale
May 22, 2012
Ann, Mark Suda and I share many fond memories of Gary. We speak of him often while at work. He always made a difficult job fun! God bless you. Neil Tisdale
Tom & Pat Lindberg
May 22, 2012
Ann & Family, It is so hard for us to grasp Gary's passing, but he will allways be with us in our thoughts and prayers. Gary was a true friend. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sam Litchfield
May 22, 2012
Ann,I am so sorry to hear about Gary passing. I feel so very fortunate to have been freinds with him. I remember the days on the lake riding our jet skis together. You can bet I will be thinking of him when I am out there this summer. Everytime I would see Gary with his grandson I would see the love in his eyes. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Richard Sparger
May 22, 2012
Ann, Kit and I send our sincere condolences and sympathy. Gary was a great friend and travelling companion. He will be truly missed. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard and Kit Sparger
kenny hicks
May 22, 2012
Ann, Sylvia and I send our condolences. It was a pleasure knowing Gary!
Kenny and Sylvia Hicks, Smithfield NC
May 21, 2012
Ann, Please accecpt my heartfelt condolences on the passing of Gary. I considered him a great friend and shipmate. He will be missed tremendiously.
John Lookabill
Bill Livingston
May 21, 2012
Ann, It is with much sadness that I learned of Gary's passing. We had so much fun while hunting in Idaho. He was a great person and will be sorely missed. You and your family are in our prayers.
Kim Arndts
May 21, 2012
Mrs. Semler and family. My heart is breaking for you since Dr. Beldner told me the news. in the short time I have taken care of him he touched my life, and will take a piece of my memory of him with me wherever I go in life. I looked forward to his smile, even the days it was a "weak" smile. May God Bless you and comfort you in this time.
Kim Arndts LPN (Dr. Beldner's nurse)
Bob Hall
May 21, 2012
May God lift you up and be with you during your time of loss.
Ed BARWICK
May 21, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to Ann and all the family. We enjoyed being your shipmate at S5G and seeing you at our reunions. Rest your oars sailor and may God Bless.
Ed & Bonnie Barwick
Erwin Heins
May 21, 2012
Please accept my deepest condolences. I enjoyed working along side Gary during our days at the Shipyard.
Jim and Carol Yates
May 21, 2012
The world is a little less brighter today. I am sorry for your loss.
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