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Gary Midlam Obituary


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MIDLAM, Gary R. Age 69 of Troy, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. born July 9, 1938 in Dayton. Mr. Midlam was a graduate of General Motors Institute, and was Past President of Elizabeth Township Historical Society and Harvest Masonic Lodge, Dayton, OH. A retired Industrial Engineer with General Motors. Preceded in death by his father Robert Midlam, son Gary Midlam II. Survived by his wife of 24 years, Marlene K. (turner) Midlam; mother Kathryn (Shoemaker) Midlam of Vandalia; 2 daughters Kimala Drum of Chino Valley, AZ, Deborah (Tim) Beier of Englewood, KY.; 2 sons Robert (Donna) Midlam of Greenfield, OH., Stephen Midlam of Centerville, OH.; step-children Jim Daino of Waynesville, OH., Cathy Davis-Fox of Troy, OH., Susan Daino of Troy, OH.; brother Douglas Midlam of Coconut Creek, FL.; 8 grandchildren. Funeral service Noon Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH. Rev. Dr. James C. Wilson II officiating. Burial Riverside Cemetery, West Milton, OH. Friends may call from 10:00-noon Saturday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Childrens Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 7, 2008.

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Norm and Judy Sherbert

March 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gary, a fraternity brother and friend, and his beloved family and friends.

Jim (and Patt) Sayer

March 30, 2008

We're sorry to hear the news of Gary's passing. He was a great fraternity brother and friend. Please be assured our prayers are with all of Gary's family.

Patty & Sarah Watkins

March 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ken Yost

March 8, 2008

Gary was a highly respected member of the Inland Div. staff. A fair and knowledable manager. Gary was a regular attendee of the Inland GOOD OLE BOYS' monthly meetings.

GARY IS WITH THE LORD! As Gary stated his trust in the Lord during his MASONIC induction.

Kerry Townsend and family

March 7, 2008

Our deepest prayers and sympathies are with you and your family

Dave and Karen Mehall

March 7, 2008

Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt sympathy to Marlene and the Gary Midlam Family

Max & Betty Ridenour

March 7, 2008

Our sympathy to the Midlam family.

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