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Gary Dill Obituary
Gary Dill
1942 - 2018
Gary Dill of Bakersfield went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA. He was born on May 25, 1942 in Bakersfield, CA to Clyde and Vinnie Dill. He was the beloved husband of Janice Dill Gary was the owner of Coffee Cart Catering for many years up until his retirement in 2002. He also was an active member and deacon of Crossover Church of Rosedale. He is remembered by those who knew him as someone who had a firm grip as well as having a tender heart. He loved his family and was a proud father and grandfather.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brother Donald Durham. Gary is survived by wife Janice, his sons Ron (Tonja) and Tom (Brenda), his brother Jim, granddaughter Alicia Tripp (Terry), and grandson Ryan. In addition, he is survived by numerous nephews and nieces.
Friends and family are welcome to attend a memorial service on Friday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. at Crossover Church of Rosedale: 18210 Rosedale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93314.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Dill
July 16, 2018
Words cannot express the pain of losing someone so dear. May God and the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Wishing you peace in this sad time. Phillipians 4:6,7
July 14, 2018
My Condolences on the death of Mr. Dill. Mr. Dill was always nice to me when I visited my friend Ron's home in my youth. A very good Husband and Father from what I knew of him, as he was always encouraging and interested in his boys endevours, and as he was a loving husband to his wife Janice also. A one of a kind; they break molds on guys like him. Lord please watch over Gary and his family, and may he rest in peace forever, amen.
Sincerely,
Mark S. Passaglia and Family.
Dennis McGrath
July 13, 2018
Gary was my cousin Janice's husband and one of my favorite relatives. He was funny and lovable. I admired his relationship with Janice and the boys, Ron and Tom. He was a loving, positive influence on his family and a good guide for me. Rest In Peace Gary. God be with you Janice, Ron and Tom. Love you guys.
Edwina Tripp
July 12, 2018
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Gary and his lovely wife Janice when our son Terry became engaged to their granddaughter Alicia. He was such a wonderful and sweet person who obviously loved God and his family very much. He welcomed our son into his family with open and loving arms. My favorite memory of him that I will never forget was when he and Alicia were dancing at her wedding reception. Although I suspected he was in a lot of pain nothing was going to stop him from being there to support his loving granddaughter on her wedding day. As they danced together, him in his wheelchair, the love on his face as he look at Alicia melted my heart. To the Dill Family, we are so sorry for your loss. He certainly was a blessing to you and all those he met. I believe with all my heart that Gary is in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I know that you will mourn his loss and miss him every day but I will continue to pray that the Holy Spirit comfort you and may your many wonderful memories bring joy to your heart.
John Jones
July 11, 2018
Dear Dill Family I am sorry to hear Gary has passed away. He was my Sunday school teacher for a few years and I always held him in very high regard. For decades after I was in his Sunday school class when we would run into each other he always remembered me and had a kind word. There is no doubt in my mind Mr. Gary Dill is with Jesus right now. He had a tremendous impact on my life as well as many other young people! Such a nice man.
A. H.
July 11, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tammy Combs (Cable)
July 10, 2018
Dear Janice and family - I am so very sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Gary. He was the person that led me to the Lord when I was eight years old. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
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