LOKEN, Gary L. 72, of Tarpon Springs passed, away January 14, 2020. He was born on May 3, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN to L.M. and Vivian Loken. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Gail Loken; children, Tim Loken and wife, Faith, Jenny Ribalta and husband, Keith, and Jodi Robertson and husband, Jeremy; brothers, Lon Loken and Tom Loken and wife, Sally; grandchildren, Sophia, Grace, Luke, Claire, and Hope. He was a veteran of the United States Army. A 40 year resident of Dunedin, he owned and operated Gary Loken Construction and was an active member of North Dunedin Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, February 1 at North Dunedin Baptist Church, 1595 Michigan Blvd, Dunedin. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust in his memory.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 19, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary LOKEN

14 Entries

February 9, 2020

I met Gary in about 1955? when he lived across the street from me in Edina, Mn.
We where friends growing up & lost touch when he graduated high school, went into the service & moved to Florida. He was a great guy, I wish we could have stayed in touch. My condolences to his family & brothers.
Scott Kern
Eden Prairie, Mn

Jenine DeBord

February 2, 2020

I'm sure I can speak for all who knew you, none of us were ready to say good-bye ~ So many lives have been impacted by your loving, fun and laughing heart, and created so many great memories that will stay with us forever. "Gary Loken, we ain't joken", you will never be forgotten and are forever loved. I will always treasure the friendship we had. Love you and your family as my very own. We shall meet again my dear friend....<3

Jim Gies

January 29, 2020

I first met Gary back in 1980 when he hired me as his framing contractor. We had the pleasure of working together on many construction projects for over 35 years and even shared office space for several of those years. He was one of the most honorable men I have ever known. Many memories, too many to share. He will be missed.

A man of the Lord. A family man... A friend.

Jeff DeBord

January 29, 2020

GARY, MY BEST FRIEND,SOULMATE,BROTHER IN CHRIST.YOUR KIND HEART,SMILES AND LAUGHS, WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART.YOU TOUCHED MANY SOULS,INCLUDING MINE !! NEVER ANGRY ALWAYS LOVING,YOU BROUGHT OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE YOU MET! I THANK GOD FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVING FAMILY THAT I AM HONORED TO CALL MY OWN.MY HEART STILL CRIES, MY SOUL REACHES OUT TO TOUCH YOU HUG YOU AND SAY " REST IN HIS LOVING ARMS MY BROTHER,HOME,HOME AT LAST"! I LOVE YOU GARY LOKEN.

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donna robb

January 27, 2020

Gary was one of those classmates you never forget, always smiling like he was forever having fun, even while doing a chore, he had a caring, humbling, magnetic personality and people were drawn to him because he loved life, he loved his family, he loved his friends, and most of all he loved the Lord, and that's how he lived his life. Rest in Peace Gary, prayers for your family during this time of letting go.

Lia Bedeaux

January 20, 2020

So sorry to hear of Garys passing. Our thoughts and prayers to your family.

Angela Quintana

January 20, 2020

I was just getting to know Gary and Gail more than NDBC weekly Sunday service. Spending time with them at our Bible study and Friday music nights at the park I was blessed to witness a sweet caring person to his wife and friends. It will be hard for us to lose such a great spirit but I pray that we all find some comfort in knowing we will see him again.God has made sure of that.

Marty and Pat Pehl

January 18, 2020

We have rented one of his units from him for years. Nice person to deal with

David Ball

January 18, 2020

You will be missed, you loved God, family, people. You loved Life and having fun. You set an example of how to them both at the same time.

Beth Cummings

January 17, 2020

I knew Gary and Gail from the time they first started dating. Gary has always been kind, caring, fun, and full of humor. His love of family and his faith were tremendous. Gary was a great man. I have fond memories of Gary & Gail. I love them. Gary will be missed.

Bonnie Stevens

January 17, 2020

Rest in peace Gary. You and Gail were good friends. You accomplished much and were of the few honorable people I remember.

Kruse Smith

January 17, 2020

He was the perfect example as "a friend"....

Jimi Newman

January 17, 2020

Gary and I were destined to be best friends for over 60 years. We were both born in St. Barnabas hospital in Minneapolis and delivered by the same doctor.

Laurie Chapman

January 17, 2020

He was a wonderful man, a joy to work for, and will be greatly missed. Prayers
to Gail and family.

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