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1958
DIED
2007
Gary Roskydoll Obituary
Service: 2 p.m. Sunday at J.E. Foust & Son Funeral Directors. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Gary was born March 29, 1958, in Grapevine. Gary married the love of his life, Robyn Lyn Grippe, on June 16, 1978. He touched everyone's life he came in contact with and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by mother, Betty Jo Parnell; and father, William Joseph Roskydoll.
Survivors: Wife, Robyn Roskydoll; daughters, Casey and Leslie Roskydoll; stepfather, Joe Parnell; brothers, Eddie Roskydoll and Ron Harmon; sisters, Mechell LeBlanc, Tresa Hoover and Holly Thornton; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who loved him very much.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Roskydoll
Mechell LeBlanc
December 19, 2008
My dearest big brother. I can't believe that you have been gone from us for a year now. I think of you so often and think of your smile and laugh. You could walk in a room and it would just brighten up. There are little things that I think of, that makes me think of you, like the videos you would watch of Keith and myself and just laugh. I will so miss that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, for being the brother that you were. I hope and pray that I can be 1/2 the person you were to me and others. Loving and missing you always, your little sis. God Bless you Robyn and girls, I am always here for you and love you all very much.
Robyn Roskydoll
December 18, 2008
My dearest love. I will miss you always, you were and always will be my high school sweetheart. There really are no words that I can say to express how much love we shared and how much I will always cherish every memory we made together. There will never be another you for you my love were truely my soulmate. Not a day goes by when I don't think about you and miss you very much. I will always, always love you.
paula roskydoll
January 13, 2008
I was able to share the last 17 years being Gary's sister-in-law. What an awesome man he was!! Those 17 years showed me the man that he was in life and in the 4 months that he struggled before God took him home.. Gary always faced things head on as he did when he got the news that he had cancer. I will always cherish the "thumbs up" sign that he always had for you when you asked him how he felt. We had the time to share with each other how he truly felt about his family, friends and what a blessing he was to me.. I will truly miss his smile and his gentleness. what a great man the lord has by his side..
Donna Nordyke
January 6, 2008
I had the opportunity to work with Gary at Oil at Work. I remember him always having a warm smile on his face and a kind word to share. He went out of his way to help everyone whenever needed. Gary was always there when you needed assistance. He was a hard working, great, kind and caring man, who loved his family dearly, and spoke of them often to me. I feel fortunate to have known and worked with Gary. God Bless you and may peace fill your sole during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.
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Kathleen Cook-Mercer
December 31, 2007
Dear Robin, Leslie and Casey. I was deeply sadden upon hearing the news about your husband and dad. He was a man who got better with time and it was a blessing, however, short that it was to know him and take care of his daughters waewae and Casey (for a couple of summers). Sorry I don't really remember how we spelled Leslie's name out, that is what my Kasey called her because it he couldn't say Leslie. You have awesome daughters and it is a true reflection of their father and mother's love. I have kept you all in my daily prayers and will continue to ask for God's blessings upon your family.
David Jones
December 29, 2007
Robyn,
I just heard from your mom about Gary's passing. I wish I could have been there to honor him, but I hope he knows what great respect I had for him. He touched so many lives here at HEB, as I'm sure he did wherever he went. His memory will continue to be an inspiration to me. God bless you and your daughters,
david
Harry or Butch Lawrence
December 27, 2007
Hey Robyn sorry to here abuot Gary I just wanted to drop a line and let you know that you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Butch and Mary Lawrence.
Dianne and Allan Caldwell
December 27, 2007
Robyn and girls.. no one is ever really gone... they live forever in our hearts and in the wonderful memories they gave us... there must have been an opening for an angel and Gary was asked to fill the position... you will feel his touch in the early morning dew and the soft breeze that brushes your cheek... when you are troubled you will feel his presence all around you... find peace in your time of sorrow... to feel such sorrow means you have felt love... and his love will never leave you.... with much love... Dianne and Allan
Walter Cottrell
December 27, 2007
Robyn,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss....please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Walter & Cookie (Cottrell)
Stephanie Price
December 27, 2007
Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in prayers since I learned about your father's illness. I am sorry I missed seeing you at the salon. I will continue to pray for you and your family!
John Fulton
December 26, 2007
Robyn and girls - I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. I know that it's hard but now he is completely whole again. God Bless you all and know that you're in our thoughts and prayers!
Ron Tipton
December 26, 2007
Robyn, Leslie, Casey and Family.....you are in our thoughts and prayers. It only took a short visit with Gary to know he was all about Family. We too will cherish the time we had with him. The Tipton Family
Paul, Tamara and Tiffany Gunder
December 25, 2007
Robyn and Casey and Leslie,
Our hearts go out to you. We are so sorry about your loss. We pray you feel God's comfort and presence during this difficult time.
December 23, 2007
To the entire family of Gary Roskydoll,
Our deepest sympathies, may God bless you all and comfort you during this difficult time. Sincerely, The Martinez Family
Johnny Barton
December 23, 2007
Gary was part of my life since we were kids from riding bikes to watching our girls grow up. Although I have the memories, Gary will be greatly missed.
Juan, Liliana and Gustavo Jimenez-Folta
December 22, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was a good man, a good husband and a good father, and will be remembered, even from thousands of miles away.
Denise & Bill Carino
December 22, 2007
Robyn, Casey & Leslie:
We are so sad for the loss of your beloved husband and father. His love for life and everyone around him was forever expressed in his wonderful smile. We will miss our dear neighbor,
Bill, Denise, Daniel & Alex Carino
Linda Tomberlin
December 22, 2007
Gary was such a wonderful person. He will be sorely missed
Bill & Donna Brunson
December 22, 2007
So sorry for your loss. We hope that peace will find you and sooth your grieving heart.
Linda Dush Mills
December 22, 2007
Gary was a wonderful son, father, and brother. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Doreen Armstrong( Carter)
December 22, 2007
Gary was a childhood friend of mine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kay & Danny Callaway
December 22, 2007
I'm so sorry to see that Gary pased away. peace be with you and your family. From what i heard of him he was a great man. we will keep you in our pryers this Christmas. and all ways
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