Gary VandeVenter

Happy heavenly birthday. Today you would have been 87 years old. It has been a busy 8 months. My business is going great 7 clients and my name is getting out there. You were right, being your own boss is the best. We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Hank & Moose. I´m helping capture the history of CU4K as next year is 40 years! You are being remembered and recognized for all you did for the program. Tyler is thriving, golfing a lot - you would continue to be proud of him. Travis...

I see it´s been a while since I have written you. Happy Heavenly New Year! And oh boy it´s been a year! I ready for a better 2025! First, thank you for your visit in my dreams the other night. I had a craving for Chinese food and that must have made you happy. Your comment, that you didn´t elaborate on, has stuck with me and as a result I started my own CU Consulting business and am off to a good start. Carla says, " her partner would be bursting with pride!" I think you would too!...

Today marks 1 year. We have now completed all of our "first without you". They say it gets easier. I´ll let you know next year. We celebrated you today. I ordered poached eggs for breakfast. At dinner we ordered a vodka with ice and raised our glass to celebrate you. Many of our friends and family did the same. You are remembered and loved today and always. Missing you today and everyday. I love you Dad. Kasey

Well today Tyler graduated from college. He did it and I know you were watching down over him and beaming with pride. Mom had your watch resized and he was proud to wear it, knowing you were there with him. We love you and miss you, but you are always close to our hearts. Thank you for making his college dreams come true! Love, Kasey

I realized I didn't share this story at your party. Today is fitting since it happened 56 years ago. Congratulations on quitting smoking the day I was born. Mom didn't know you had quit since she was focused on caring for me. Her dad was at the house visiting and he asked you "how many days has it been?" I think you said you went to the Spar and had your last cigarette after I was born. You were smoking around 2 packs a day. Mom and I always said it was the best present you could ever...

We survived the holidays and Christmas was harder without you. Mom, Travis, Tyler and I visited you on Christmas Eve. As the new year starts I'm hopeful it will be a better year. We will still have many "1st" to get through and I'm told they get easier. I hope so. Miss you and think of you everyday. Cheers to 2024. Love, Kasey

So much keeps happening. I know it always will and I need to keep sharing with you. I'm sorry we have lost David, Loraine & now Mary. Our hearts continue to learn to live with the loss of so many this year. On a fun note. Last night Mom and I attended the annual CEO dinner that Bob and Patty hosted. It was a fun night and again missing you. I'm sure you, Tom & John had a great time watching over. Hugs, K

Hi Dad, It's hard to believe it's been 4 months. We had your "party" in October. Around 200 people attended & they said you would have loved it. Mom is keeping busy and went with Susan to see Mary. Then she visited Ken & Wendy in Palm Springs. We just had Thanksgiving and it wasn't the same without you. Tyler took over sitting at your place at the table, which I'm grateful for. Missing you everyday. Love you, Kase.

Dear Patsy, Kasey, Tyler and Travis, Our heartfelt condolences to all of you. Gary was loved and will be greatly missed by all of us. Patsy you and Gary have been wonderful neighbors and friends, we will miss Gary, our visits, conversations, and discussions. We have many found memories of Gary from fishing, to homeowner repairs to he and Larry and their almost daily conversations about life! He will be truly missed beyond measure! Thank you for sharing this beautifully written tribute to...