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for Gary Baranik
Betty Money
January 14, 2006
Doris, I am so sorry that we were not able to attend Gary's mass. You have been in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Please call me if I can help you with anything.
Stephen Steinbeiser
January 9, 2006
Dear Doris, Elizabeth, and Christopher,
We are shocked and saddened by Uncle Gary's sudden passing. Uncle Gary was Stephen's godfather. His loving care of Stephen's aunt Paulette touched all of our lives, and his faith was a model for all of us. Although we had not seen Uncle Gary for a while, he kept in touch with emails and letters. We will miss him greatly. All of you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences,
Stephen Steinbeiser and
Kate Hennessey
Suzie Howell
January 5, 2006
I was especially close to Uncle Gary. He was like a father to me. He advised me when I needed it, (and some times when I didn't). He accepted me for who I was and didn't judge me. I liked working in the store in the mornings with him and I always talked to him at night. He was very special not just to me but to a lot of people. I miss him very much. My prayers are with Chris and Elizabeth but mostly my prayers and thoughts are with you Aunt Doris. I know this will be hard for you and I will do my very best to help anyway I can. There is so much more I want to say but don't know how to say it and I'm tearing up right now thinking about it so I'll close with saying I loved Uncle Gary and he will alwaysd be in my heart.
Steve and Bubbles Steinbeiser
January 4, 2006
Dear Doris, Elizabeth and Gary,
We were so saddened that we were unable to be in Florida for the funeral of our former brother-in-law. Gary was a good man, husband and father ... his memory lives on especially in Elizabeth and Christopher. We pray each day that you will all remain strong and stedfast in the Lord ... our hearts are broken that you had to go though so much so close to Christmas ...but know that we are thinking of you and praying for you each and every day...
much love and sympathy,
(Uncle) Steve and (Aunt) Bubbles
Bill Bibby
January 3, 2006
I (along with many others) can credit Gary for bringing me back to my faith community. He was a man who lived out the faith that he professed. Doris, Elizabeth and Christopher, you are in our prayers.
Bob Prather
January 3, 2006
To the Family:
I had the awesome experience to know Gary the mornings and vacations when he was at Baranik News. With a warm smile he always greeted me by name and wanted to be sure that I always received everything that I needed. After he had met my children (before school), we always traded stories of how each was doing and what we were going to do that weekend. I knew by listening to Gary that he loved his faith and his family. I will miss seeing him in the a.m. My prayers are with you.
Bob
Terrance Temple
January 3, 2006
I was deeply saddened to hear about Gary. He had a great sense of humor and I enjoyed talking with him. I will miss him dearly, but I will see a part of him through Doris.I pray that God has given you the strength to endure, and I send my sympathies to the entire Baranik family.
Carol Ebert-Gorb
December 31, 2005
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to the entire Baranik family. I have had the pleasure of knowing Gary, first as a patient, and then as a friend, for several years. Gary truely lived his faith and had the gift of bringing out the best in people. His love for his family and his friends was inspirational. Doris, Christopher and Elizabeth, I will keep you, and Gary, in my prayers.
Love to you all,
Carol Ann Ebert-Gorb
Bryan Young
December 30, 2005
We want to send our deepest sympathy to the family. You and Gary will be remembered in our prayers. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Fran Young
December 30, 2005
Our sympathy goes out to Doris, Elizabeth and Christopher. We have many wonderful memories of my nephew,Gary. You are in our prayers.
Bill & Terri Wyman
December 29, 2005
Doris & Family:
With each passing day we come to realize what a special man Gary was and how much he meant to everyone. His memories warm our hearts and remind us of the wonderful example he was. We, and many others, will always remember him and keep him in our hearts.
God Bless You.
Bill & Terri Wyman
Tara Smith
December 28, 2005
We are very sad to hear about your loss. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family during this time.
Fred Thurmond Insurance Inc. & Staff, Becky Brown & Tara J. Smith
Barbara Nicihols
December 28, 2005
Dear Doris and family,
Dave and I were so saddened to learn of Gary's death. He was such a delightful man and always glad to see us at Baranik News. We will miss his warm smile and sincere friendliness.
Barbara Nichols
Dave Mica
Florida Petroleum Council
Patti Boynt//BCBSF
December 28, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. Although I never met him personally, I got to know Gary by telephone when working cases between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and the Division of State Group Insurance. We spoke about our children often. He was a great comfort to me when my mother passed away and I had the opportunity to give some of that kindness back to him when he lost his first wife, Paulette. He was a very special man who loved his famiy so much and I will never forget him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. To Elizabeth and Christoher - I am so sorry that you have to go through this again at such a young age but just remember that he loved you both very much and was very proud of you both. He will be with you always in your hearts. Remember to stay in prayer and your Faith will get you through this dificult time. God Bless You all.
Eric and Theresa Camil
December 28, 2005
We are deeply saddened in hearing of the passing of Gary. We were once neighbors. Our prayers are with the family.
Jeanette Conley
December 27, 2005
Elizabeth
It has been a few years but I wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Meghan Shakar told me about your father and I just couldn't believe it.....Take care and God bless you!
Love,
Jeanette (Gertel) Conley aka "your twin" :)
Melody Bartel
December 27, 2005
Dear Doris and family, I worked with Gary for five years at the Division of State Group Insurance and cannot express how saddened I am at his early passing. Gary, Theo McCallister and I shared programs in common and almost daily found ourselves at lunch at the same time. This was a time of spirtual discussion and prayer. At an extremely low point in my life, Gary and Theo both introduced me to scripture and prayer that made such a difference in my life. The one I remeber most that Gary taught me was a prayer for those who need courage: Dear Lord, teach me to be generous; To give and not count the cost; To fight and not heed the wounds; To work and ask for no reward, Save that of knowing I am doing Your will. Amen. While the words were and continue to be of comfort, I feel blessed to have known a man who lived and practiced that prayer with a humble and loving heart. With Sincere Sympathy and the knowledge that Gary will continue the Lord's work from on high. Melody Bartel.
Juanita Tatum
December 27, 2005
Dear Doris, Elizabeth and Christopher,
I worked with Gary for many years at the Department of Management Services. Gary had a big heart and a wonderful smile. He was there for me when I lost my parents and hard times and gave me words of encouragement from God to carry on.
I know Gary was a great man, because he loved his family so much and had done so much for others. You and your family are in my prayers. I will always remember Gary.
God Bless,
Cathy, Shawn and Patrick Sturmer
December 26, 2005
Dear Doris,
You know you are in our prayers and our hearts. Gary was one of those "instant friends" ... as soon as you met him you felt close and loved. The Lord has welcomed home with open arms a truly good and faithful servant. Call if we can help in any way at all.
Love and God bless,
Wayne & Mary Thompson
December 26, 2005
Dear Doris, Elizabeth and Christopher:
Mary and I are so saddened to learn of Gary's Passing. He was such a light to so many others in our parish community. His energy and delight in serving others was such an inspiration to us all. He will be missed by everyone whose life he touched. May our Lord welcome him home with open arms and tell him, "Job well done faithful servant!"
James Foy
December 26, 2005
Gary, you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
You were a true spiritual brother and a faithful friend. You, Doris, Elizabeth and Chris are in my thoughts and prayers.
May you rest in peace and may God be with the Baranik family now and always.
Esther & Gus Toth
December 26, 2005
Elizabeth & Christopher
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time.
May GOD give you strength as you have shown since the death of your mother in 1999.
Our prayers are with you.
Scott and Marta McPherson
December 26, 2005
We are so deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Gary Baranik. Our prayers go to his wife and his children as we ask God to comfort them and take care of them. Gary was a fine and decent man. His absence will be felt.
Jerri Patterson
December 25, 2005
Chris and Elizabeth, You were blessed to have a wonderful role model as a father. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Linda Miklowitz de Revere
December 25, 2005
Our family sends sympathies and best wishes to Gary's loving wife, Doris, and his family for your loss. Gary touched our family last Spring after our husband and father passed even though we never met him in person. I was lucky to get him on the telephone on my third call to the retirement benefits office. It was a very confusing and hurtful time, and the state retirement system isn't easy to understand even under good circumstances. Gary's willingness to explain and to investigate brought comfort. Gary noticed that a quarter year of Richard's service credit in his first year had been dropped. The retirement benefit had already been calculated and the first payment made, but Gary made sure that FRS revised the account, increased the monthly payment and made up the underpayment. Since we had bought almost four years' pension credit for military service, we got an unexpected refund of some $2,500 for that missed quarter. Our children are in college, so that helped. I never got to meet Gary in person, but that photo in Saturday's obit looks like he sounded, robust and cheerful. We will remember Gary every month.
You are in our prayers that you find comfort and grieve gently. The larger plan was for Gary to go back home, a bit early, where he will no doubt continue to serve souls in need. We will pray for him and send him love and light. James Van Praagh's books, especiallly Healing Grief, along with George Anderson's books have been very helpful at this time.
Rob and Lori Pochapsky
December 24, 2005
We are so saddened by the loss of this great friend. We are gladdened that we had the chance to be friends and co-parishioners at Good Shepard. Our thoughts are with Doris, the children and the family, as are our prayers.
Tom & Kathy Herzog
December 24, 2005
Dear Doris,Elizabeth,& Christopher,
Tom and I are in Alaska visiting our daughter and her family for Christmas. Our daughter Jeanne called from Tallahassee to give us the sad news about Gary. We feel so badly for you, and have been keeping Gary and all of you in our prayers since we heard. Gary was truly an inspiration to all who were fortunate to know him. He will always be in our hearts. We know he must be with Fr. Bill and the Lord watching over all of us this very holy time of year.
God Bless All of You
Theresa O'Neill
December 24, 2005
Elizabeth,
Our prayers are with you. Your father was the greatest band dad.
The O'Neill Family
Don & Anita Patton
December 24, 2005
I knew Gary from Department of Management Services. Our sympathy and condolences are with you and the family.
Philip & Betty Money
December 24, 2005
A part of us has passed with Gary. Through the many years of working on his vehicles, we have become a family. When my father became ill and had to have his leg removed, Gary was one of the first ones to step up and lead a fundraising drive to have a better room built for my father. Gary & Doris have been wonderful friends through the years and Gary will be GREATLY missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family (actual and adopted) that Gary has acquired over the years. Gary will ALWAYS be remembered with the fondest of memories. We love you Gary!
Ken and Laura Morris
December 24, 2005
Even though we know Gary is in a more wonderful place, we will miss him greatly. By the kindness and compassion he showed to others he became an example for all of us and exemplified what it was to be a true Christian in every sense of the word. Our prayers are with you, Doris and your family at this sad time. Keep the happy memories in your heart for comfort and healing. Gary was loved by every one whose life he touched and will always be remembered. We were blessed to have known him. God bless you and your family.
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