Garry A. Sommer

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Garry Sommer Obituary

Garry A. Sommer Okemos Age 48, died unexpectedly on September 2, 2010. He was born February 26, 1962 in Muskegon, MI the son of Norman Sommer, Jr. and Mary (Johnson) Sommer. Garry graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1980 and received his bachelor's degree from Central Michigan University in 1986. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He is survived by his wife and best friend of twenty-five years, Candace (Walter) Sommer; sisters, Laura, Sandra, Susan, Deborah; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon and Sandra Walter; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel with visitation a half hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House of Mid-Michigan.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 6, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Garry Sommer

13 Entries

October 18, 2010

I was shocked to hear of Garry's passing. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I met Garry via parking in the Parking Ramp. He was just a "fun" person to engage in conversation with. And how many times had he helped me our with all the people we have parking in his lot and parking ramp. While I didn't know him beyond that, he was well know my many. Our whole office was shocked of his passing and very sorrowful of the loss of a really good man. May his wonderful smile remain a beacon to us all. Susan & Russell Daniels

Susan Daniels

October 18, 2010

I was shocked to hear of Garry's passing. I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I met Garry via parking in the Parking Ramp. He was just a "fun" person to engage in conversation with. And how many times had he helped me out with all the people we have parking in his lot and parking ramp. While I didn't know him beyond that, he was well known by many of us. His cheerfulness was contagious. Our whole office was shocked of his passing and very sorrowful of the loss of a really good man. May his wonderful smile remain a beacon to us all. Susan & Russell Daniels

Geoffrey (aka Goof) Rhodes

October 5, 2010

Candace,
My sincerest sympathies from my wife, Karen, and I. I knew Garry from our days at CMU. One of my fondest memories was the first night we took the boys from Orion out to party. We lost Garry. We got back to the dorm and no Garry. Woke up the next morning and no Garry. Later that morning he showed up and told us the story of how he could not find his way back to the dorm and fell asleep on a house porch and was awakened by a chipmunk the next morning. The best part was, the house was right across the street from the dorm.

Annette Baldwin (Mirku)

September 9, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of Garrys' passing, he was a year ahead of me in high school and I went to Central for a semester with him also. I will never forget how he made people laugh in class, he truely was a great guy, I'm sorry I lost touch with him.

Jim Michels

September 8, 2010

Candace,
Deepest sympathies from my family and me. Garry was one of the best roomates and friends in my college days at Central and I will miss him greatly. The picture on this obit is exactly the picture in my mind whenever I think of Garry -- that infectous smile of his that always lit the place up.
Jim Michels

Amber Burnett

September 7, 2010

Garry was not only the best boss I have ever had, but one of the greatest people i have ever met. He was like a second father to me, & told my daughter to call him "Uncle MU". :) He will forever be missed, but never forgotten. Words do not do justice to how saddened we all are that he was taken so suddenly. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with all of his family, & friends that are hurting right now.

Ronaldo Ancog

September 7, 2010

Candace,
My deepest condolences. Garry is one of the best people that i have ever known. I often find myself asking "What would MU do in this situation...?" and then everything seems to work out.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and anyone else that my have been so fortunate to have known Mu.

Ronaldo Ancog

September 7, 2010

Candace,
My deepest condolences. Garry is one of the best people I know. I often find myself asking "what would MU do?", then everything seems to work out :-)
My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone else that has ever had the pleasure of knowing MU

Ronaldo Ancog

September 7, 2010

Candace
Garry is one of the best people I know. When I don't know what to do, I always ask myself... "what would MU do?" And it always seems to work out :-)
My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who was ever fortunate enough to know Garry

Jennifer

September 6, 2010

Garry was my brother-in-law. He was also my daughter's Godfather...we are truly saddened by his loss. I am so very sad...Garry was a great guy and a great Uncle. He will forever be missed by our family! We <3 you Garry!!!

Jennifer Rowley

September 6, 2010

Garry was one of my "brothers"...he was my daughter's Godfather. I am truly saddened by his death. My family misses him deeply...our live's will never be the same without him! We love you Uncle Garry!!!!!!!

Mark McHalpine

September 6, 2010

To Garry's family, I've known Garry since High school and college. I only saw him every few years but every time he made me laugh put a smile on my face. He is one of the good people of this Earth and will be missed.

Kristina Vernon

September 6, 2010

Candace, my thoughts and prayers are with you today...Peace, Kristina Vernon

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