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Gary Lee Whalen
1935 - 2013
Gary Lee Whalen
1935 - 2013
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BORN
1935
DIED
2013
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Russ Milana
March 4, 2014
Gary was a good friend and neighbor of my father ( Sam Milana ) at Woodlake Isles. I remember tagging along when they went to play pool at the local Moose halls. On the final night of my father's life, Gary stayed with him all night in the hospice unit so he would not be alone. He always made sure my mother was ok after dad passed. He was a great guy and I will miss him.
Lisa Marcum
October 16, 2013
We will miss you sweet Uncle Gary! I am glad that you are no longer in pain and suffering. You were always good to me and I love you very much! We will be together in heaven again one day!
Priscilla Powers
October 13, 2013
Gary is someone I am proud to call my friend and someone I could always count on. Gary called himself the "Hillbilly," but he surely was not when it came to helping anyone of us in the community. Gary will truly be missed as someone who was always there with a helping hand. May you rest in peace Gary my friend.
JEAN TAYLOR
October 11, 2013
GARY LEE WAS MY BROTHER. HOW CAN I BE SAD AND GLAD AT THE SAME TIME? GARY PRAYED TO DIE HE WAS TIRED OF THE PAIN THAT CANCER HAD TAKEN OVER HIS BODY.HE WANTED TO SEE OUR MOTHER WHICH WAS A SAINT AND A LITTLE GIRL NAMED KATHY. I LOVE YOU GARY AND WILL SEE YOU SOON. LOVE SIS IN KY.
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JEAN TAYLOR
October 10, 2013
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Jennie and Luis Cordero
October 10, 2013
We're going to Miss you very much but you will always be in our hearts. You will be one more ángel in heaven doing the Lords work.
Beverly Robertson
October 10, 2013
My fond memories of Gary go back many, many years to the time when I was a child. During summer visits to Lexington,Kentucky I looked forward to the family boating/camping trips. Gary taught me how to water ski. He used to call me "bean pole." In reading other obituaries, it sounds as though he influenced many lives in a positive way.
Rhonda Whalen
October 9, 2013
Dad has gone and it's only natural that I am filled with grief. The comfort of having a father may indeed be lost but he will never leave my heart. Through all of my life I was always able to talk to him about anything. He was my fishing buddy and best friend. We have climed mountains and valleys. In the last months God gave me the opertunity to care for him and be beside him through his battle with cancer. He is going to be sooo missed. I Love You Dad. Your first born.
BOB DUNN
October 9, 2013
I WILL MISS MY GOOD FRIEND & NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR OF OVER 20 YEARS. I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES HE HELPED ME WITH HOUSEHOLD / MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE MOST I ADMIRED HIM WAS DURING HURRICANE WILMA AS SO MANY NEIGHBORS CAME TO HIS HOUSE FOR ADVICE. HE HAD US HELP CLEAN UP & GET BACK YO NORMAL AS A COMMUNITY.WE WILL ALL MISS HIS LEADERSHIP.
Debbie D'Addario
October 8, 2013
Dad was our provider, protector and a good Dad. He was taught as a child a man doesn't show emotions which he stood by for many years. Then as he got older he realized it was okay to cry, to kiss a loved one and even say I LOVE YOU ! Which I'm glad to say I heard and said everyday until he could no longer speak, but I still called so he knew I Loved him. Even though I was only able to come to Florida every couple years to visit I will surely miss those times. Rest In Peace Dad, I will see you again some day, and until that day you will always be in my heart. My final I LOVE YOU DAD !
Don Teague
October 7, 2013
I will miss Gary and our talks a Great friend.
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