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Gary Cory Obituary
Polk City - Gary Cory, 69, passed away March 18, 2020.
Gary is survived by his wife, Janice; sons, Tim (Stephanie) Cory of Polk City and Troy (Alecia) Cory of Pleasant Hill; 6 grandchildren, Kyle Cory, Kayla Cory, Austin Cory, Dylan Cory, Dalton Scott and Chloe Cory; as well as his siblings, Diane (Roger) McHone, Ned (Theresa) Cory, and Julie (CJ) Kulish.
The family will greet visitors from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. A private service will be held at Lincoln Cemetery with a celebration of life at a later date.
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Sue Hillebo
March 26, 2020
So sorry for your lose!!! I loved talking to Gary.
Sue Hillebo
March 23, 2020
Jan and family - so sorry for your loss. It seems impossible. Gary was always so upbeat and happy to be around. Denny has many memories of them growing up, school and church, etc. Our love and prayers for you and your family - Denny and Peggy Jones
Terri Hamm
March 23, 2020
Julie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss! What a tough few months this has been for all of you. You remain in my prayers.
Joe Scott
March 22, 2020
Lots of great memories of Gary and his work with Polk City youth. My thoughts are with his entire family
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Gary Nelson
March 22, 2020
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing
Al & Kathy Miller
March 20, 2020
Prayers and hugs to the family. Gary was a great guy and will be missed by so many people. R.I.P Gary.
March 20, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Gary. A very tough time for all of you.he is in heaven with his mom and brother.you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeff and tammy hawkins
March 20, 2020
Gary was a wonderful person. Always there with a helping hand for everyone. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. .
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