Gayle-McCrystal-Obituary

Gayle Anne McCrystal

Bay Village, Ohio

Dec 31, 1952 – Sep 11, 2025

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BORN
December 31, 1952
DIED
September 11, 2025
LOCATION
Bay Village, Ohio

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In 1956, our nearly 4 year old mother heard Walter Cronkite report that nobody planned to turn out to the polls because President Eisenhower was such a shoo-in over Adlai Stevenson. Her immediate reaction?"I'm going to send a letter to the President telling him to ring the church bells. That...

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I loved this tribute. My dad passed away from colon cancer. He never told us how much he loved and would miss us. Your mom bravely faced her cancer and was a beacon of positivity and love. I loved how she wore a tiara and gave tiaras to the nurses. I am severely disabled and have the equivalent of a seizure every day. This is exactly what I need to read, someone who is so brave despite facing truly terrible circumstances. Thank you for sharing her story with us. It means the world to me. I...

I just happened on to this today and could not be stop reading about her. She sound's like amazing person someone I would have liked to have known. Debbye Kauffman Wilmington, DE

This was from Nov 24, 2019.

I loved hiking with Gayle. She was the best!

Jim, Matthew, and Patrick, We were touched by the beautiful tribute of your mother as it was a wonderful reflection of her life. It brought memories to mind of her that we will cherish and hold tight as she was such a special, loyal friend to us. During this time, we hold hands with you and send our deepest sympathy. There are no words to express your loss and grief. We only hope and pray for your strength and peace in the days to come. Sending love and support. Susan, Rachel and...

Jim, I wish you & your family peace at this difficult time.

What a beautiful tribute to your mother! I laughed and I cried. I can just see her wailing over her hair with Ike! She always had fabulous hair. Your mom would plan and plan your holiday meals and she adores having you boys around on the holidays. I learned so much from her...she was undoubtedly one of the funniest, smartest women I have ever known. We talked about everything! I knew that if anybody got to the bottom of her condition and any associated treatment, it would be her!!! I´ll miss...

Remember the happy times.

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful snippet into Gayle's life. I enjoyed reading it so much for it made me laugh and cry. My heartfelt condolence to all of you. With sadness and sincerity, France Ulrich