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Gary Patrick Brizendine

Flint, Michigan

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BRIZENDINE, Gary Patrick - Of Gaines, age 50, died Saturday, June 28, 2008 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 11AM Thursday, July 3, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Don Dennis officiating. Cremation to take place following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Visitation 12-8PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Gary was born in Battle Creek on September 2, 1957. He loved music, horseback riding, boating and waterskiing. Gary worked for General Motors for 27 years, retiring in 2002. Surviving are children, Wendi and husband Michael Knoblock, Chad and wife Gabrielle, and Lindsay Brizendine; sisters, raised by Barb and Gary, Kimberly and husband Marc Brannon and their children, Kory, Ashtyn and Taylor, Becky and husband Andy Kok and their children Joel and Savannah; father-in-law, Robert Cosby; special friends, Jim Henes, Brian and Scott Brokaw, Bobby Brewer, Glenn Byrtus and many others. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; his parents Reverend Robert and Edith Brizendine; and mother-in-law, Anna Cosby. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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So sorry to hear of your lose. I lost contact with the Brizendine family over the years but still thought of them often. I can still remember after all these years how good Gary & Kim were to me. My prayers are with the family and my thoughts bring back great memories from the past.

Kim, Becky, Wendi, Chad & Lindsay, words can not express the sorrow and my deepest sympathy for you and your families. Gary and Barb meant the world to me, I loved them both so very much. In your time of sorrow, I will be praying that God will give you the strength you need to go on with your lives. Your parents were both special in so many different ways. They will always live in your hearts. Now their both in heaven together with Bob and Edith Brizendine, the Mossmans, and Ann Cosby. ...

from Jim Henes

from Jim Henes

Chad, Wendi, Lindsay & family,
My heart broke when I heard about your loss; I am so sorry. I’m your Dad's cousin; Uncle Bob and my father (Bill) were brothers. Like others, we have been out of contact with each other for years; the last time I saw Gary was either at my Dad's or Uncle Jack's funeral; it’s been that long I don’t remember which. I read some of these entries and they bring back so many great memories of your dad, our family and the church family. I loved your Dad & Mom and...

To the family of Gary Pat;
My name is Michael Pryor. I've known your father for many years. Since High School graduation we have lost contact. I'm so sorry for the loss of both your parents. Barb was such a sweet girl and always smiled and would say that I made Gary Pat laugh all the time. Gary Pat would say she's the best thing that has ever happened to me. I've been told since they were married they both continued to feel that way. I just left a note on Barb's Guest Book before...

Brizendine Family, words cannot say the heartfelt loss for your family, Gary was one of the best friends I had growing up, he was more like a little brother... camp was the best, I'll never forget all the fun times we had and all the trouble we would always get out of because of Bro. Brizendine and Charlie Mosier....lol.... you always knew when you saw GARY, STEVE MILLILMAN, PHIL HARRELL, DAVE MARTIN, AND DAVE SKIRVIN you better look out cuz something was getting ready to happen!!! From...

Kim & family;
As a long time friend of this family, many memories come to mind of happy times spent together both in church and in our home. Words cannot explain my sympathy .
Remember the happy times and pray for God's healing and a reunion.
Your dad's farewell words were "IF I DON"T SEE YOU AGAIN DOWN HERE,I'LL MEET YOU IN HEAVEN"
Live for that happy day!
Love & Prayers
Anna L Thompson

Kim and Becky,
I am so sorry. I did not hear of Barb or Gary's passing until 9:00am the day of Gary's funeral. I would have been there for both had I known.
Gary's Children,
I am childhood friend of Gary's that would go with them, "The Singing Brizendines" on the road and help set up equiptment. Gary Pat, as his Father would introduce him to the audience, could do no wrong. He was the apple of his Father's eye. We did have some very good times together. He ran over me with his Uncle...