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Gary Lee Stoops

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1949 - 2023

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Gary Lee Stoops, 74, of Fort Wayne, passed away on September 1, 2023, He was born to the late Harold William and Mary Ellen Louise (Girton) Stoops on May 11, 1949 in Fort Wayne. Gary was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He married Joyce Kay Cleveland on August 30, 1969 in La Crosse, WI. Gary...

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Joyce and Gary Lee Jr., what fond memories I have of Gary, many related to scouting. Gary was our "official" chef for Boy Scout Troop 51. A born leader, filled with caring and enthusiasm. I remember well a family halloween party where Gary dressed as a wizard, flash paper and all. He so enjoyed the outdoors. Remember a surprise meeting on trail 3 in Pokagon State Park where we were waiting to go down the ladder and your family was waiting to go up the ladder? A true friend who would...