Gary-Kelso-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint

Gary Kelso

Mar 9, 1949 - Nov 4, 2025

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Gary was my best friend and partner in many experiences from joyous to near death.

He loved to laugh and make others share in his happiness. He gave much more to the lives he touched than he received.

I’ve never met a better man. He unerringly did the right thing in all things.

I’ll miss him every day. Rest in peace Gary. Till we meet again.

Mike


So very sorry to hear of loosing another cousin. My memories go back to when we were young and our dads would go on hunting trips and our great moms would drag us around Flint to shop. I'll always remember Gary's wonderful smile and always laughing. And trips to Mackinac.
All my love to Patty and your family. And to Craig and Marsha. Marlene

great guy from the buick engineering days R.I.P. in peace gary

Sorry to hear about Gary, I grew up in the same neighborhood. Our thoughts and prays are with his family.

Patty
I was so shocked and saddened to read of Gary’s passing. Our deepest condolence's from Pam and I. It really doesn’t seem that long ago Gary and I were tearing up the streets of the south-end on our bicycles. If there is anyway of notifying me when he is laid to rest at Great Lakes I would appreciate it.

Patty, Bob let us know of Gary's passing, and we are so very sorry for your hurting hearts. What a beautiful obituary to help us see what a wonderful man you married. Prayers are with you and your family. Love, Jeanne Wilcox, Joelle & Patrick McGuire. PS we buried Patrick's sister at Great Lakes today. What a beautiful resting place for Gary, who served his country faithfully.

You're on our minds and in our hearts and always in our prayers. ❤

We will miss you, Gary. All the photos you took, all the stories about Cedar Point and how many times you got on one ride over and over. Fixing my car whenever it was parked in your driveway when Jeff and I were still dating. Passing down Jeff’s handmade (by you) wooden toy box to the twins. Higgins Lake will not be the same without you. We will never have enough bags of chips without you there. Love, Jessica and Caleb and Kaitlyn

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Gary's Obituary

Gary J Kelso, age 76 died Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Gary passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Military honors and a celebration of his life will be held in the spring at the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly.Gary was born in Flint, Michigan on March 9, 1949. He...

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