Flint, Michigan
GARY, Bertha Emily - Of Flint, age 87, died Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Spring Arbor, Michigan. Funeral service was held on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Mitch Vader officiated. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carman-Ainsworth Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Gary was born in Hillman, Michigan on August 10, 1923,the daughter of Frank and Arda (Hunt) Wicks. She married Ora (O.D.) Gary on November 23, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1983.She was a longtime member of the Free Methodist Church. Bertha enjoyed spending time at the Carman-Ainsworth Senior Center, where she became known as "The Puzzle Lady." She also enjoyed feeding and watching the birds that visited her many feeders. Surviving are her four children, David (Jean Rose) Gary of Flint, Dallas (Cheryl) D'Angelo-Gary of Lacey, Washington, Karen (Dean) VanHorn of Spring Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Dale (Kyle) Gary of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; daughter-in-law, Connie (Mike) Stefaniak of Dorr, Michigan; 12 grandchildren; 16 great - grandchildren; sister, Irene Bennett of Hillman, Michigan; brother, Archie Wicks of Lewiston, Michigan; many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mabel Bentley; four brothers, Rache, John, James and Franks Wicks, Jr. Your condolences may be shared with the family at
So sorry for your loss.I have known Mrs. Gary for many years, She & Ora lived behind my Mother & Step father, Ina & Frank Henry.She will be missed.
Verla Potter
August 23, 2010 | Flushing, MI
Mrs. Gary was a wonderful woman! I knew her only a short time but learned so much from her. She had such a kind heart and gentle spirit. I was honored to be able to know her for the time that I did.
Diane Bishop
August 23, 2010
I have been told by a cousin that Bertha Emily was my mother's best friend. I was named after her (Emalee). My dear mother Bessie "Deane" (Tennant) Hipkins-Wilson passed away in 1992. May they meet agin.
Emalee Casady
August 22, 2010 | Garland, TX
I have enjoyed our many ladies lunches over the past several years. Aunt Bertha was always there with us girls: Judy, Nancy, Shelley, Lisa, myself and mom . I will miss her smiling face. Dorothy Wicks
August 20, 2010
Bertha was truly a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed at our gatherings.
Penny and Ed Van Horn
August 20, 2010
