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Gina Dittemore
December 6, 2023
Baby I miss you so much it hurts... I love you more than Life.. I wish to God you were here with me I wish I could call Heaven if only for a minute
Chaddy Chad
January 10, 2008
Hello my friend! I miss you and will ALWAYS be grateful for what you did for me. I thank God that our paths crossed in this life. You're the BEST!
Love and Godspeed,
Chaddy Chad
P Fracul
December 27, 2007
I had no idea of Gerald's passing until this morning. I was in for my 115,000 mile service and was going to ask Gerald's wife how he was doing since I had not seen him for awhile. I decided to wait and then started to look around the office. I noticed a picture on the wall by the door of Gerald leaning on a Honda Civic. I cannot recall what was written on it but it gave me a bad feeling. I then overheard his wife on the telephone shortly thereafter.....she mentioned his passing to the party on the other end of the line. I was shocked, my suspicions had just been confirmed! How could this have happened? I offered my condolences after I paid my bill and have been saddened all day long. I had known Gerald for about 8 years or so, coming in periodically for whatever the Honda needed. I was referred to Gerald by another customer years ago who told me he was fair and honest. I am glad I listened. I did not know Gerald outside of the shop- but he always made me feel welcome when I was there and I never left feeling like I had been taken advantage of. He was so genuine- and made you feel like a friend- so easy to talk to whether it was about the car or any other topic. I feel like I have been walking around all day in a daze since I found out he passed away. I came to this website hoping to get some answers. What I found was some closure- reading the guestbook helped me tremendously and answered the question of why I felt so sad and empty. Gerald connected with everyone he came into contact with- whether it was daily or periodically over the years. I am keeping Gerald and his family in my prayers- I hope they find some comfort in knowing how special he was to so many. God bless!
P. Loetel
October 6, 2007
I moved away a few years ago. I drove back to KC for a visit, and even though it was a new Honda, I felt safer knowing that Gerald had checked out the new car before I left KC. My dad told me about Gerald, and that's when he became my mechanic for about 10 years. As a single parent struggling to raise 2 children, money was tight, and I appreciated knowing that Gerald was fair and honest in his business. He kept my Civic going for over 277,000 miles and then bought it from me. Over the years, I sent other family members and friends to Gerald and he became their mechanic as well. They liked him and trusted him. Gerald was a thoughtful person. Even though my dad had to stop driving, Gerald remembered him and would always inquire about how he was doing. Our family was saddened to hear about your sudden loss. On reading the guest book entries, there's no doubt that Gerald left a lasting imprint on this world. Our condolences to Gerald's family and friends.
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Tracy Green
October 1, 2007
There are so many memories that it would take another ten years to put it in to words.You were the best dad ,I could have ever had for my daughter.I will miss you so much. I'm glad i mad the decisions that i made over the years.you taught me I'd never go down unless i wanted to and it made me stronger than i thought i could ever be ,i'll always love you for that.I'll see you again someday.
David Buller
September 24, 2007
I knew the day I met Gina & Gerald at the bank, that they were two truly great people. To Gina and family, my heart goes out to you. Be strong in the thought that he made so many peoples life better and he did that with your support and love.
Angela Oliver
September 18, 2007
Gerald was the truly the best mechanic I've ever known. He always diagnosed over the phone. The only time I stumped him was when I was describing symptoms that were actually due to me being out of gas - which he had a great laugh about. He was always generous with me and concerned about the safety of my vehicle. I was assaulted by somebody who pulled over to help me change a tire and the next day I stopped to see Gerald who insisted on giving me a stick to keep in my car to fight off anyone in the future. He had a heart of gold and was so talented in his field. I will miss him so much. I appreciate Gina's hard work in keeping the business going and I know Gerald would truly be grateful for her grace and dedication to his customers.
Karl Johnson ( Snap-on Man)
September 16, 2007
What can I say except this world lost a great one Gerald had qualities that made him a true hero unselfish things that he did for people that most didn’t know of. He was truly an uncommon man in today’s world. If you didn’t want the truth Gerald was not the one to ask. He told you like it was and didn’t sugar coat it. He was a super mechanic and a very honest person and that is hard to find these days. I don’t know about everyone else, but I kind of like life that way myself. I don’t know how long I knew Gerald but it was over 11 years. I sold him Snap-on tools when he first came to the shop with Ronnie and Rodney. And then later took the shop over. I had so much confidence that he would succeed that he is one of the few customers I loaned money to outside of the tool business to start the business over, needless to say he took it and ran with it never looked back. He knew were he wanted to go in life and he pursued that. He loved to joke and play and have a good time. He always seemed to be up no matter what. Maybe he just had a good poker face. Gerald ill miss talking to you, I will see you on the other side.
Gina and Vic and Rodney the rest of the family Tony and Ronnie and the crew I know you are grieving. It was such a shock and unexpected loss. Keep the honesty and integrity that was such a part of Gerald in the business, have faith that God will get you thru this and he will. Good luck, and if you ever need anything call me Ill be there.
Michael Bobrow
September 11, 2007
Although I haven't known Gerald & Gina very long, they have always treated me as a friend and made me feel at comfort when in their shop. As busy as they have been, they always made time to talk even if the news hasn't been ideal. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family I will always have a specil place in my heart for Gerald.
Douglas Crosby
September 5, 2007
Let me start by sending my deepest love to the Dittemore Family.I am sorry that I could not make the services, there is no other place that I would of rather been.
I have never known a more sincere, fair, or honest man in my life.Gerald was not only a great friend but the first person I could call a roll model.I worked for Gerald for a little over a year in that time he taught me the world about cars, more importantly he taught me about life and the world and if it were not for gerald I think I would be lost. Gerald gave me a purpose in life and a will to fulfill that purpose and for this I am In debt to him for my entire life. I want to thank Gerald&Gina For everything that they have done for us our . I Love you Gerald Lee Dittemore Thank you for a lifetime of lessons and memories
You will be greatly missed
Sincerely :(
Douglas L Crosby
Kyle Lorenzen
September 5, 2007
Recently I stopped by the shop, and as always, they were busy as can be. I said to my Uncle, there's something really, really wrong with the steering in my Integra. His first question was, what's it doing? I told him my steering was wobbly so he stoped, with a curious look on his face. I had a semi-panic attack, you know the kind that you have to your self, because, to me Uncle Gerald knew ALL, so we went for a ride. He was surving around, driving still with a curious look, so I'm still kind of panicing. I didn't know if he knew what it was. We get out and he went straight to the driver side wheel. The lug nuts were not tight at all and I was embarassed,
not only for wasting his time but, I, was supossed to know some thing about cars. The first thing he said was who put your wheel on? Ofcourse I lied and said my friend. I didn't want him to know what a dummy I was. He smiled and said bet he's not your friend any more. He knew I did it, but thru all that he smiled we tighed it down, I thanked him and took off. I'll miss stopping by to breeze with him about Honda's and Integras. That is one of my recent memories of my uncle Gerald. I will miss him. My heart goes out to my cousin Kim, Gina and Michael. God Bless you.
Sy, Brenda and Logan Noorbakhsh
September 4, 2007
Dear Gina, Vic, Mike and the rest of the famiy:
We cannot even express what Gerald meant to us, and the sorrow we feel for your lost. What an awesome friend. You are in our prayers.
Tracy Lane-McNally
September 1, 2007
Gina,Kim,and Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will be hurting for a very long time. Ihave been there. God will help you walk through this horrible valley. My heart goes out to you all. You can only take one day at a time. God Bless You All!
Rosa Meagher
August 31, 2007
Dear Gina and Vic and everyone at the shop. Pat and I were shocked to learn of Gerald's passing. We have known him for many years bringing in our cars for repairs or buying a car. In fact we just saw him last week when he replaced my car window. He was more than a mechanic, he was a friend. He will be truly missed. We are sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Rosa and Pat Meagher
Patrick Meagher
August 31, 2007
I express my sincerest condolences to Gerald’s family, Gina, Vic, and the Imports Only staff. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerald was a great friend, an honest business man and an outstanding mechanic; we will miss him.
Mike Martin
August 31, 2007
I wish to express my sympathy to Gerald's family and Vick. Gerald and his staff had taken care of my daughter's Hondas for the past 10 years. Gerald would always take care of any requests that I had no matter how busy they were. I will truly miss Gerald and the positive outlook that he always had. Again please accept my condolences.
tom crawford
August 31, 2007
God once again screwed up...if he realy needed someone to fix his car, he should have sold it and got a new one... and left Gerald with us who loved him... God Speed Gerald, i know i'll will be seeing you again one day...
Diana Grayson
August 30, 2007
I was a customer of Gerald's for as long as I have owned my Honda Accord. I found him to be a fair, honest and generous businessman. In fact, no other technician could touch my engine. It is with shock and sadness that I read of his passing. I offer my condolences to his family and his staff. May the God that I serve comfort you through your loss and grief.
Shannon Herndon
August 30, 2007
I'am really sorry for your loss Gina and family. He was a great person and a good friend. If you need help with anything let me know. Shannon Herndon
Jody DiStefano
August 30, 2007
Shock and devastation filled our hearts with immediate sympathy and pain when we heard about Gerald. Though its been years since I have seen him, he was always a good and happy person. He did so much with his young life. Our thoughts and prayers to Gina, Kim and Michael. He will be missed by many. I feel happy to have known him.
Jody Davis DiStefano
Tiel Davis
Roland Jarombek
August 30, 2007
This was a very big shock to both me and my brother, when we heard this we both could not believe it. Gerald was the most honest man that we ever knew always there to help it did not make much difference how busy he was. We will miss him so much.
Burt Means
August 30, 2007
I have been all over this country and have been friends with many people. I have spent the last seven years calling Gerald my best and greatest friend. I can't tell you how much I am going to miss calling Gerald everyday and giving him hell. There is no one in this world that will ever make me forget the fun times we had on the weekends. Gerald, you are truly the greatest friend I have ever had in my life!!! I love and miss ya Bro!!!
Moe Ryan
August 30, 2007
There are too few professionals in the world today. Craftsmen who are not only good at what they do but also take pride in providing honest competent work for a reasonable price. It doesn't take a suit & tie to make a professional and Gerald was one of the best I've seen. About the highest praise you can give a person is to say that you trust them and Gerald was someone I trusted. The new car dealers have the fancy waiting rooms with water and tv but nothing could match sitting down in that tiny office, grabbing a piece of candy, or popcorn offered by Gina, and shooting the breeze with Gerald & Vic & Gina. My prayers go out to all of you at the shop.
JAIME CHAPARRO
August 30, 2007
To Gina, family and Import Only Staff; I am so sorry for your loss. Gerald was a friend the instant he spoke to anyone. He was the best mechanic and friend anyone could have. He will truly be missed by all!
Sandy Kokoruda
August 30, 2007
Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. My family and I have been devoted customers of Gerald's since he first took over the shop. He was a forthright and accomplished businessman with a great sense of humor. One of the first things I noticed about Gerald was how sweet and respectfully he always spoke of Gina. When I remarked about it, he told me that he always spoke of his wife as if she were standing right beside him. My family and I will miss Gerald.
Sylvester Smith
August 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Timothy Bailey
August 30, 2007
To Gina and the family: my sincerest condolences to you. What a tremendously gutwrenching shock this is to all of us who came to know, love and depend on Gerald over the years. I've often told friends there was only 1 person I would let under the hood of my car and that's Gerald! (Perhaps I'll never be able to buy another used car again!) What a loss. In the days to come, may you draw near to Jesus Christ and experience the peace and comfort that only Jesus can give.
Barry Kaseff
August 30, 2007
What a great guy. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I only knew him because I was a customer, but he made me feel more like a friend, and I'm sure he did that with everyone. He always had the answer for any problem, whether it was about my car or not! We'll miss him.
Lowell Crissman
August 30, 2007
Gerald was one of the good ones. He will truely be missed, not only by his customers, but also by his friends of which there were many.
Mary Crissman
August 30, 2007
My heart goes out to you, Gina. Gerald was not only the absolute best auto mechanic on the planet, but a kind and good man with a wonderful wit. I still can't believe he's not with us.
We send our love and prayers to you and your family.
Constance Bones
August 30, 2007
Gina and Import Staff...... My deepest condolences to you all. Gerald was not only the greatest mechanic of all times, but I considered him a friend as well. The world was truely a better place because of Gerald. I know that I will truely miss him! Myself and others that I referred to Gerald were all devistated to say the least when we heard of his untimely passing. I will keep the family, friends and shop members in my prayers. May God continue to Bless you all!
Gary Koller
August 30, 2007
I knew Gerald for almost nine years. The world lost a great one. I'm still in shock and the past three days have been surreal. I didn't hang around Gerald a ton but I considered him a friend. I always consulted him on any car related topic and we always then got off topic and started talking about other things (life, etc.). What a fantastic guy! I will miss him greatly. His automotive accumen came secondary to me - He was an awesome man: Friendly, smart, fair, and funny! Hang in there Gina. Contact me if you need anything. (PS: My favorite T-Shirt is my Imports Only shirt Gerald gave me in 2005). I loved that guy. Had the phone number memorized.
Christine Resovich
August 30, 2007
To the Dittemore family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I did not know him well, but he took care of my son's car recently and was a wonderful person. May God Bless him and your family.
Jeni Lorenzen
August 30, 2007
Gina,i'm sorry to hear of your loss. Gerald was good people. We always got along. He was always polite to me even though we were ex-family. He will be missed. And to my niece Kim, i'm sorry you lost your dad. I know the feeling. I want the both of you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you Kim, Aunt Jeni.
Jackie Rheaume
August 30, 2007
Gerald will truly be missed by friends and family. He was a good husband and father. I can still remember the first time I met him. He was just a short, big footed kid, that just wanted to have fun and work on cars. If the sun was up Gerald had his head under the hood of a car and when the sun went down, he was with friends having a grand time. I wasn't sure what kind of a father he would be all those years ago, when he was still a kid. He grew to be a great responsible father. I love him for that. Gina, Kim and Michael were his life. I am so very sorry that we will never get to see him, laugh with him or talk with him again. My heart goes out to you all. With love and sincerity. Jackie
steve williams
August 30, 2007
the world lost a great man. i am blessed to have been around gerald for the short time that i was. he will live forever in our hearts. god bless gina and the family.
Scott Jones
August 30, 2007
I only knew Gerald for a short time, but from what I saw if you got the oppurtunity to talk to Gerald for more than 5 minutes you knew in your heart he was good people. All my love to you Gina, stay strong.
Carol Philo
August 30, 2007
Hang in there, Gina. We love you. I haven't stopped crying since Vic told me.
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