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1963
DIED
2005
Gary Polson Obituary
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at McKinney Memorial Bible Church, 4805 Arborlawn Dr., Fort Worth.
Memorials: The Polson family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made in Gary's memory to the Greg and Eric Polson Scholarship Fund at any Bank of America.
Gary was born March 28, 1963, in Cleburne. He fell in love with and married Karen Caruthers on July 11, 1992. They then had two sons, Greg and Eric. Gary loved to play catch and wrestle with them. Karen meant the world to him, and his sons were his pride and joy. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Gary was deeply loved and will be greatly missed every day.
Survivors: Wife, Karen Polson; sons, Greg and Eric Polson; parents, Charles and Joyce Polson; twin sister, Sheri Anguiano and husband, Ralph, and their son, Alex; and many, many other family members.
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Sheri
August 19, 2025
Gary - it´ll be 20 years now that you´re gone! I wonder what you would look like..would you still have all your hair, would it be grey and would you still be tall and slim...would you be retired?!? I miss you so much! There´s not a day that goes by that I don´t think of you! You would be so proud of the talented, successful young men that Greg and Eric have become. I know you will always watch out for them from above! Mom and Dad are doing well, just getting older as we all are. They miss you very much! We always talk about when you and I were little and the honoree things you would do to me...and all the memories we have of you! I love you and miss you!
Your twin sister
Sheri
P.S. remember how Mom would always call us "the twins"!!! lol!
August 18, 2006
I know this has been a very difficult time for the Polson family. I am especially sorry for his twin sister, Sheri. I send love and prayers to the entire family, and know that one day, you will all be reunited again. Jamie Jerome
jamie jerome
September 1, 2005
Dear Entire Polson Family,
Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We didn't know Gary personally, but do know Sheri and Ralph, Alex, and Sheri's parents and have always enjoyed their friendship. We don't see eachother often, but have been in eachother's lives off and on since we met in Topeka, KS in 1988.
Sincerely,
Cliff and Jamie Jerome, Rachel & Joe
Sheri Anguiano
September 1, 2005
To My Mom & Dad - You should always remember how wonderful, charming, smart,funny, and most of all loved, Gary was. He was a great brother. I will always think of all our good and fun times we had. All the mischievous things we did without you guys knowing. He was very loved by us, and all others. God and each other will get us through this. We will need each other more than ever now. I love you both with all my heart and will always cherish our wonderful memories together with our familes. Be strong for I, Karen and the boys will need you both more than ever. Your daughter. Sheri
August 30, 2005
As time goes by after losing someone, it seems like the prayers and support fade away more and more. Know that I will continue to pray for your family and many more will too. We support you through not just this time, but the weeks, months and years to come.
Love in Christ
Michele Moren
August 29, 2005
Dear Karen
You are my daughters therapist (Madison Moren) and I heard today of your husband passing away. Although I did not know your husband...I feel after reading all the entries in this guestbook that he was a very wonderful man, friend,coworker and a loving husband and father to his kids. I am so very sorry for your loss. Although I do not know what it is like to lose a husband, I do know what it is like to lose a child. And I know when you love someone sooo much the pain is very deep and real and unbearable at times but God will be by your side. I pray for God to give you the strength and courage to get thru each day. Take one day at a time and God will give you and your family comfort thru this very difficult time.
Brenda Davidson
August 27, 2005
Joyce,
I am so sorry that I was not able to attend the memorial service. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Brenda Davidson
Hillary Rigdon
August 26, 2005
Karen, Greg & Eric,
I just learned of Gary's passing yesterday and wanted you to know how truly sorry we are for your loss. May God give you peace and understanding in your time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hillary, Mayland, Xavian & Makayland
Cindy and Barry Bunch
August 25, 2005
Karen, Greg and Eric,
I was so very saddened to hear of Gary's death. Barry, Tasman and I thought the world of Gary. We attended the memorial service which was so wonderful. The stories that were told brought back such warm memories. Please know that our thougths and prayers are with you all.
Richard Carter
August 25, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Polson family on your loss.
From the Carter Family
Joyce Pitts
August 25, 2005
Karen, Greg, and Eric,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. I didn't know your family well, but my grandson Jordan played basketball at the Benbrook CC/YMCA with your son Greg last winter session. May God bless you and your family.
Carlynn & Jeff Messer
August 25, 2005
Karen, Eric & Greg,
I was so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I don't know any of you very well but I walk past your house everyday on my daily walk and I will miss Gary's ready "Hi- how are you?" and his smile. I always looked forward to seeing your family outside sharing some family time - playing catch, basketball, riding bikes or taking your dog for a walk. The neighborhood won't be the same without him there. Please know that you are all in our prayers - those prayers include peace and healing during this difficult time.
Kevin & Kim Lynch
August 24, 2005
We worked with Gary at Nationwide. I(Kim) was partnered with him in training class. We shared many stories of our children,families and the "boat". He was smart, funny, and an asset to all his Nationwide clients. We will miss him even more now.
Alan Borden
August 24, 2005
My heart goes out to the Polson family. Gary, Shari and I were classmates all through school. He was a great person and friend and I know he will be missed. May God bless each of you and comfort you in your loss. Beth and I will keep you in our prayers.
Norma Maynes
August 24, 2005
Words cannot express my sorrow at the passing of Gary. He was an outstanding young man and a wonderful friend and coworker.
Antonich Family
August 24, 2005
Dear Charles & Joyce:
Your daughter has touched my life in ways I could never explain in words and to know her was to know Gary. Your family has been and always will be an extension of mine. Both Tom, I and the girls want to express our deepest sympathy. Please know that our thoughts and prayers have been and always will be with you and your wonderful family. I told Sheri this morning that to be a twin is a rare blessing and that Gary will always live on in each and every smile Sheri shares with those she touches! We love you all!
Donna Clifton-Patterson
August 24, 2005
I was so sorry to read about Gary -
I went to Jr High & High school with Gary & Sheri.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Melody Fisher
August 24, 2005
Dear Joyce,
I am so very sorry to hear of your son Gary's passing. I am praying that the Lord will grant you and Charles and Gary's family strength through this very difficult time. I can't begin to imagine your grief.
Love, Melody
Steve, Carol and Anna Leigh Hillman
August 24, 2005
Charlie, Joyce and Family:
We are so saddend to hear of your loss. May your faith in God and your love for one another get you thru this difficult time.
Remember the smiles, the hugs, the laughter and may they bring a smile to your face in the difficult days to come. Keep Gary's memory and his spirit alive by speaking of him often for he was and still is a son, a father and a friend.
Serenity Prayer
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next.
Amen.
Steven Taylor
August 24, 2005
Karen, Greg, and Eric.
I am very sorry to hear about Gary. If you need any help with anything, please let me know how I can help. My Family and I will have you in our prayers.
Debra Kemper
August 24, 2005
Sheri,Greg,Eric,Joyce and Charles I am so very sorry for your loss. You will always be in my prayers for the years to come when things will be rough. Just know that God is holding you up even when you can't get up.
Cynthia Polson
August 24, 2005
Dear Karen, Greg and Eric,
Words cannot express the deep sadness I am feeling at this time. I was at the hospital when Gary and Sheri were born and watched them as they grew up into fine adults. Karen, Gary loved you very much and was so proud that you were his wife. Greg and Eric, your daddy loved you so very much! He was always so proud of his boys and was very quick to show your pictures to everyone. I loved Gary very much - he was a special nephew. Please know I am here for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Much Love,
Aunt Cynthia
Harry & Kitty King
August 24, 2005
Dear Joyce & Charlie, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Gary was like a member of our own family. He was such a joy to be around. Dave, Russel & Gary had some great times.
Christy Morton
August 24, 2005
I just wanted you all to know how much my heart goes out to you at this time. I know Gary will be missed so much! I am so very sorry for all of your family. I know that God will give you the strength to get through this because He got me through when I needed him most...My prayers are with all of you ...Love,Christy
Sylvia Dipnarinesingh
August 24, 2005
Karen, Eric & Greg,
Our family is very saddened in our hearts by the loss of Gary. Lorenzo was a classmate of Greg's and is comforted that both Greg and he have their daddy's watching over them in heaven. We pray for all of you.
Much Love,
Sylvia, Anson, Lorenzo & Corban Dipnarinesingh
Paula Batts
August 23, 2005
Karen, Greg & Eric,
Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that you need from your family at Como Montessori - please let us know. We will be there for you and the boys.
Nicole, Mark, Ryan and Abbie Culp
August 23, 2005
Dearest Karen, Greg and Eric,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this most difficult time. May Gods love shine upon you and comfort you.
Amy Lawyer
August 23, 2005
Karen, Greg and Eric, your husband and father was a kind and dear person. Mr. and Mrs. Polson and Sheri, it is with fondness that I recall childhood, adolescent and teenage memories with you all. Sheri, I am sure that Gary has been a blessing to both Ralph and Alex, too. I pray that you will all be comforted in many ways by Gary's spirit in your lives. At this sad time, please know that our sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Amy (Peters) and Patrick Lawyer
Doris and Ed Peters, Cleburne, TX
Rhonda Abernathy Long
August 23, 2005
Charles and Joyce I was saddened to hear of your loss. I remember when the twins were born. Our daug Donna was born in 1962. All of us who grew up in Rio Vista will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you strength in the coming days. Charles your family was always special to everyone in Rio Vista. Rhonda Abernathy Long Fort Worth, TX
Sue Jackson
August 23, 2005
Karen and boys,
You are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Gary was an amazing man...I enjoyed knowing him, his humor and his kindness so very much. I know how much he loved you more than anything. Be strong and know you have everyone's support and love. Anything I can do for you and the boys I am there for you.
Sue
Judy Polson-Jones
August 23, 2005
Charles and Joyce, You both are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I hope that the Lord will hold you in his hands until you can stand on your own again. I am so sorry for Gary's loss. I loved him very much. You raised a fine and wonderful man. There will always be a hole never to be filled in your hearts. I pray that God will bring you strength and courage. I love you both forever. Judy
Judy Polson-Jones
August 23, 2005
Dearest Karen, Eric and Greg, This is such a hard time for the whole family I know. There are no words that will soothe the broken hearts you have, but I just want you to know that I loved Gary very much. I met him when he and Sherrey were about a year old, and I watched him grow up into a wonderful person and a fine man. I know that he was very proud of his family because he told me so. I cherish the memories of Gary and will remember the last time that I saw him, he talked about his boys and how much they meant to him. Gary will remain in my heart forever, as I know he will in so many. He was such a caring person and loved by so many. I will always remain his Aunt Judy, his favorite aunt, he told me on several occasions. Much love, Judy Polson Jones
Rosie Ramirez
August 23, 2005
Karen, Eric, and Greg
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. May GOD give you comfort.
Love Rosie, Destiny, Kayla and Luis
Sedrick Hicks
August 23, 2005
Gary was a great person to work with at Fidelity Investments. He will be missed by all. May God provide the comfort neccessary to sustain you and your family in this time of need. "Look unto the hills which cometh your help, your help comes from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." Psalms 121
Polly von Tungeln
August 23, 2005
Gary, you will be missed by all who knew you, friends and loved ones. My prayer is that God will comfort your family and give them understanding through the coming years. My love to all the family - Karen, Greg and Eric, Joyce and Charles and especially Sheri.
Lee, Karen and Justin Johnson
August 23, 2005
Karen and boys,
We were so shocked to hear of your sad news. Gary will me missed by all. We will never forget the love he had for you and the boys and the constant praise he gave you all. He is missed by so many.
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and may you take comfort in knowing that when you sit quietly and listen to the wind blow, the birds sing or even the cheers of the game that Gary is there right beside you. IF there is anything that your extended family at the Ballpark can do for you and the boys, please just ask. We are all here for you and your family.
Becky Bartley Thornhill
August 23, 2005
Karen, Eric, and Greg,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. I remember how I always thought what a perfect couple you were. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love, Becky
Barbara Sipes
August 23, 2005
Sheri,
The thoughts and prayers of your friends and co-workers are with you and your family. May your faith in God sustain you during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
ExxonMobil Corp.
Olathe Grease Plant
Chris, Sabine, Erik and Melissa Ackley
August 23, 2005
Dear Karen, Greg and Eric,
I am so sorry for your loss of Gary. I was so surprised and shocked to learn of his passing. I will miss him being there at the baseball fields and basketball when Erik and Greg played ball together. He was always there cheering for Greg, urging him to not to give up and to try his very best, something that Greg will remember for the rest of his life. Don't give up Greg for your Dad will always be cheering for you from heaven urging you to always try your very best.
Coach Chris
Harlon,Sara & Sara E Looper
August 23, 2005
May you feel the presence of God,as his love shines upon you and gives you strength in the days ahead.
Jim Beadle
August 23, 2005
Karen,
My prayers are with you and the boys, that God will comfort you in these difficult times. Gary was loved and a close freind. I will always remember the times that we shared hunting together. Please let me know if there is anything you need.
James and Jane Flynn
August 23, 2005
Karen and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Gary was an incredible person and great friend. We will always remember the great times he and James had. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Hammons
August 23, 2005
I worked with Gary at Nationwide Insurance. He was my first boss, and a wonderful person to work for. There wasn't a day that went by that Gary didn't proudly show me the pictures of Greg and Eric and tell me how much he loved them, and what great things they were doing in school. Gary was the kind of person who constantly inspired me to better myself. He told me to reach for my dreams. I spoke with him a couple weeks ago, before my wedding. He told me that I could go anywhere in life I wanted to. Gary was the kind of person you don't meet too often, the kind that God put on this earth to encourage others. I had the pleasure of baby sitting Greg & Eric a couple years ago, and they are precious and I got to see what Gary had been telling me. They have such a zest and spark in their eyes. I will pray continually for them, and for you Karen.
And finally, I would like to share with you my favorite memory of Gary. There was a day at the office, when I had walked to Gary's doorway without him noticing. I watched for a full 20-30 seconds as he was dancing to Jock Jams, and singing along, befor he noticed I was laughing and watching. There are many fond memories to be treasured by all who knew Gary.
Margie Stark
August 23, 2005
My heart goes out to the Polson family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I was there when Gary first came into our department at Lockheed Martin. He was ALWAYS kind and friendly to me and had a handsome and mischieveous 'grin'. May God keep you always in the shadow of His love.
David Hightower
August 23, 2005
Karen, Eric, and Greg.
Your loss is felt by all at the park where we watched so many games
with Gary. He will always be watching over you. We will always keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby, Ginger and Ryan Davis
August 23, 2005
Karen,
I thought you might appreciate these words in this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and the boys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Somewhere a journey begins
at the end of the worldly existence we know~
Somewhere a path stretches over the stars,
and rivers of memories flow~
Somewhere a silence is heard far away,
and a brightness of day fills the night~
Where the trials of life are resolved into peace~
When a soul finds its way to the light.
Linda (Winsett)-Hall
August 23, 2005
May all of you receive sufficient strength to cope with the times ahead. Gary was one of the kindest, nicest, smartest boys I've known and will be greatly missed.
Linda (Winsett) Hall
Lockheed Martin-Retired
Margaret Neckar
August 23, 2005
Charles and Joyce, I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and the family. God bless you all. With love, Margaret
Raymond Pilon
August 23, 2005
With deep sympathy. May the Lord watch over Gary and his family.
Leslie McGee
August 23, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you & your family.
William "Bill" Ellis
August 23, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the family. There are no words that express comfort at a time like this. Just wanted you to know I worked with Gary, at Lockheed, on occaison and always liked him as a strong worker and as a man you could trust.
Carol Wilcox
August 23, 2005
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen. We are with all of you in spirit and love.
theresa griggs
August 23, 2005
To the family of Gary Polson, you have my deepest sympathy and also my prayers, this is a difficult time but by the grace of God the sun will shine again. I used to work with Gary At Lockheed in dept 085, I was his planners. He will truly be missed.
Tee & Dan Griggs
Liza Zuniga
August 23, 2005
Karen,
Our sincere sympathy to you and the boys. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead.
Mary Knudsen
August 23, 2005
Karen,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May God's grace grant you peace.
If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to call (817-821-6727).
Judy Peterson-Palmer
August 23, 2005
Charles and Joyce:
I wish we could be there to show you our love and support during this time of great loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Judy
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