GARY DEBOW Cedar Rapids Gary DeBow, 71, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital. Memorial services will be set for a later date. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his daughters, Krystal DeBow and Kimberly DeBow; grandchildren, Isaiah, Cierrah, Caelestis, Sebastian, Aurelia, Joseph and Taja, Takoda and Iverson; former spouse, Brenda DeBow; siblings, Larry DeBow and Bruce (Shawn) DeBow; and beloved dog, Scruffles. Gary Chris DeBow was born Aug. 17, 1949, in Cedar Rapids, to Albert and Margaret (Shaffner) DeBow. He attended Marion High School, where he played football and was named into the hall of fame for wrestling, undefeated, a title still on display. He later earned his bachelor's degree from Northeast Missouri State (now Truman State) in Kirksville, Mo. He recently retired from Quaker Oats after 15 years. Gary enjoyed fishing, playing guitar and attending or watching Hawkeye sports, especially football (he may have been known to yell at the TV sometimes). He was a great cook, known for his chicken dumplings and tasty omelettes. He enjoyed making his mother's buttermilk spice cake recipe. Gary inspired Krystal and Kim in their endeavors with playing violin and basketball, respectively. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ronnie; and granddaughter, Acadia. Memorials may be directed to the family. Please share your support and memories with Gary's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.