Spring Lake, Michigan
1951 - 2022
Hanks-Carpenter, Gary D. Gary D. Hanks-Carpenter of Spring Lake, MI, loving husband and father, cashed in his VIP Access for The Great Gig in the Sky on the morning of Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the age of 70. Gary was born on December 14th, 1951, in Salem, Illinois. As part of growing up in a...
Read MoreBev and I only recently learned about Gary's passing. We are so sorry. Gary, Michelle and Seven Steps Up brought immense joy into our lives with their love of live music. And Gary was always helpful no matter the need. He will be missed. As is Seven Steps Up and all it represented. Dave & Bev Kagan Grand Rapids
Dave Kagan
June 15, 2023
Only reading this now It had been on my bucket list to make a roadtrip from CT to experience your venue...and the kind people who owned it and their kitty who also brought comfort to traveling performers. Some folks make the world a better place...a prism for light. Sorry to have missed you alive and in 3D . My heartfelt wishes for comfort and memories of loved shared...music shared.
Bonnie Margolis
April 30, 2023 | Other
i am so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of gary. he and michelle worked very hard to enrich the community. my deepest sympathies to all his loved ones . may he rest peacefully and strength and comfort come to all his loved ones. he will be missed
debra louise doran
November 09, 2022 | Friend
Sending peace, love and light to Jay, Amy and the kids. Godspeed, Gary.
Missy Meador
October 30, 2022
Michelle, so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. Our sincere condolences, Debbie & John Ray
Debbie/ John Ray
October 30, 2022
My heart goes out to his loved ones. . Great gig in the sky, is one song I asked my eldest son,.mikey to have at my wake. He wrote things down. For me, ... little did I know, I lost mikey to a drug o.d. at 28. A few yrs ago. Last time I saw him over beers cooking on grill n rocking pi k Floyd. His name n music notes tattooed on my calf God bless you all.. I felt compelled to write. Annette.
Annette Berg
October 29, 2022 | Other
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Ickes
October 28, 2022 | Other
Michelle-I am so very sorry for your loss of Gary. You and Gary gave us such an incredible gift- sharing your enthusiasm and love of music, amazing guitarists and performers. Gary always had a smile on his face especially when with you and at SSU. Words are failing me. I am so very sorry. Mariann
Mariann McNally
October 28, 2022 | Friend
A great music lover he was. Enjoyed concerts at Seven Steps Up with friends. "Thanks for the Memories"
Linda Brock
October 27, 2022 | Other
