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Alachua - Mavis Jerry McDaniel of Alachua died peacufully at home on Sunday. He was 76.
"Jerry" was born in Chicago on November 27, 1930, Thanksgiving Day. He Attended Paul Revere Elementary School and at age 10 he moved to a farm in Peotone, IL. He graduated from Peotone High School in 1949 and attended 2 years at Murray State College in KY. He graduated in 1954 from the University of Illinois with a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering.
He served in the US Army from 1954-1956. It was during that time that he met "Conchita" his loving wife of 48 Years. He retired from Argonne National Laboratory. He enjoyed inventing, photography, flying, and family.
Survivors include daughter Cynthia Marie Nelson of Oreville, Wash.; sons Robin J. McDaniel of Lake Zurich, Ill., Ricardo M. McDaniel of Alachua and Myron D. McDaniel of Islip Terrace, NY.; a sister Gail Goetz of Redding,CA.; and nine wonderful grandchildren.
Arrangements are under the care of MILAM FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, 311 S main Street Gainesville Florida 352-376-5361.
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Blake & Lola Goetz
October 19, 2007
We will miss you Uncle Jerry. We enjoyed your visit a couple of years ago. We will see you again some day.
Carol Forrester Sullivan
October 18, 2007
Hi Cousins, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I always remember the week I spent at your house when I was young. Jerry and Conchita made me feel right at home. My dad always talked about Jerry and how smart he was. He really loved him and looked up to him. Sorry they are both gone. Carol Forrester Sullivan
Jess and Mary Chilcutt
October 17, 2007
Dear Cousins our Hearts and Prayers are with you at this sorryful time and memories shall always remain
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Brenda Forrester Smith
October 17, 2007
Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. He was a remarkable and interesting man, whom we really admired. I will always remember him.
Love,
Brenda
Sally Goetz
October 17, 2007
Hi Cousins, Your mom and dad were awsome people. They are so missed in our faimily. I will never forget all my fond childhood memories with our families together. You are all loved and my heart goes out to you.
Sending bunches of love, Sally
Marilyn and Jimmy Higgins
October 17, 2007
Dear Myron, Dawn and family,
It is never easy when we lose someone so dear to us, but please be conforted in your wonderful memories of your parents. We had very little time with your Dad but it was very intersting and were so glad that we did. You are in our prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time.
All our love always,
Aunt Marilyn, Uncle Jimmy and Family
Kerri Longley
October 17, 2007
Myron, Dawn, Shamus, Connor & Liam
Although I'm sorry, never really quite seems to be an adequate expression at time like these. It is one that is used over and over again. I'd like to say that I am saddened for your loss, but glad that you and the kids have so many wonderful memories of your father. When you remember, think of Christmas morning and fishing trips with a man who took great joy with being with his son.
Love & hugs,
Kerri
Ed and Patti Carlson
October 17, 2007
Dear Dawn,Myron,Shamus, Connor and Liam,
Ed and I are thinking of all of you at this time of loss. I have great memories of the time we stayed at their place in Florida during a big hurricane many years ago. Jerry and Conchita were the model on what marriage stands for.
Love and Prayers
Dennis Ciano
October 17, 2007
Dear Myron and family,
I am saddened by your lose and want you to know that I am keeping you in my prayers and thoughts. Dad was a great guy and I always enjoyed seeing him. He has rejoined his wonderful wife. May Gods blessings be upon him and your family.
Jennifer & Michael Ferer
October 17, 2007
Dear Myron, Dawn, & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Your dad was a kind, loving man who will be surely missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Buddy Buckingham
October 17, 2007
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Heather Idema
October 17, 2007
Myron, Dawn and boys, please know that our prayers are with you now. And also for Jerry and Conchita, their hearts are reunited again. Love,Heather, Matt,and Twins Twice...
Frances & Jim Raiti
October 17, 2007
MYRON AND FAMILY
As Catholics we believe that your dad had one of the most peaceful deaths possible. We are brought up to believe that passing in your sleep is a gift from God.
But what about the people he left behind. I believe that he gave those people the best gift also.
Grandma McGee always said don't bring me roses after I am dead. I beleive that so Your Dad's memories are the ones to remember. Don't grieve his death but cherish his life.
God bless all of you
Aunt Frankie and Jimmy
Merri Ciano
October 17, 2007
Dear Myron, Dawn and boys,
Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. I know your Dad will be enternally proud of you Myron. Be assured he will be forever looking down on you and the boys. I can imagine the party he is having with Grandma Mcgee to welcome him!! With Love always,
Merri, Dennis and the girls (and William)
John and Diane McGee
October 17, 2007
Dear Dawn, Myron and Boys,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as well as your wonderful father. It goes without saying how happy he is to be reunited with the true love of his life, Conchita. Uncle John and I always enjoyed their company (and her cooking, of course). All Our Love, Aunt Diane and Uncle John.
Uncle Jimmy
October 16, 2007
To Myron,Dawn and Family--My thoughts and Prayers are with you over the great loss of your Dad.I'm sure that he would want the memory of him to be a happy one and would like the tears of those who grieve,to dry before the sun of happy memories.I hope the following words help you as they have helped Me.Grieve not nor speak of me with tears,but Laugh and Talk of me as though I were beside you.I loved you so t'was Heaven here with you.
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