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Grace Casaus
November 23, 2016
Looking forward to the holidays has changed here in our company. Gary made Columbian a special place to work. He always showed us how much we meant to him, to this company, and made us feel so appreciated for handling his clients with a VIP touch. He will always be remembered as a loving, caring individual who went outside the box to express his heart felt kindness towards others.
Sherry, you are in our prayers for the losses you have had this year and last. My heart goes out to you.
Lord bless you.
Jeff Abbas
October 12, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Heffernan
October 12, 2016
Sherry
I was so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. He made our business fun and was well respected. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patti Heffernan
Tasia Schuler
September 16, 2016
Dear Sherry,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our love and thoughts are with you. We are keeping you in prayer.
Please remember we are here for you.
We pray you feel God's presence in such an intense way. May He give you the peace which passes all understanding.
Much Love,
Fred & Tasia
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Sharon Waldvogel
September 15, 2016
I worked with Gary for many years at Columbian Agency. Back in the Corvette days, we would both park our vetts on the side of the building in New Lenox. Every Monday morning, I would remove the terry cloth remains from his front corvette racing flag emblem and smile knowing he still hand washes his vehicle. Many memories of Gary - Rest in Peace old friend. - Smiley
Deneen Mason
September 15, 2016
My sincere sympathy to you Sherry and your family. I enjoyed working with Gary and his staff at Columbian Insurance Agency while employed at MKD Electric, and especially enjoyed his visit around Christmas to deliver the homemade fudge! I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you, your family and to his family at Columbian Insurance Agency. May God give you strength, comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
Mario, Pete, Liz, Joe & Peter Cairo
September 15, 2016
Gary was our insurance agent for over 20 years but to us he was more than that. Gary was someone we could trust and count on no matter what. Whenever he would visit our office which often it was more like visiting with an old friend then a business associate. Every year at Christmas time Gary would bring in a great big tray of fudge that his wife would make and everyone here would love it. That shows how genuine and caring Gary really was and he will be missed by everyone at CSR Roofing.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Gary's family and coworkers.
Sincerely,
The Cairo Family
and all at CSR Roofing
LARRY ONCKEN
September 15, 2016
I worked with Gary when he first started in the insurance business with Country Companies.Gary always had a smile and a lot of confidence.Had a lot of fun and good memories. Will miss him
Daren Kuntz
September 14, 2016
Gary was a great business agent and friend. He was always there for me and I looked up to him as one of the best insurance experts that I know. Gary always found a way to make you laugh and smile. He will be forever missed. My condolences to Gary's family. RIP G-Man.
Signed,
D-Man
Daren Kuntz
Fred LeSage
September 14, 2016
Gary was a terrific guy to work with. When I got into the insurance business years ago, he was one of the first people I met. He could not have treated me better despite my lack of experience. Over the years I learned a lot from him. I will miss him.
Ed and Sharon Warnecke
September 14, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary. We have dealt with Gary for many years. He handled our Business insurance. What a wonderful person to have known all these years. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sherry and the entire Eaton family. Also, to the entire staff at Columbian Insurance.
John Hamrick
September 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Sherry and the rest of the family. I met Gary in 2009 when I bought a boat from him and we were buddies ever since. I will always cherish our conversations as he always cheered me up on matter what was going on. Huge heart that will be greatly missed. Godspeed my friend
Mike Peters
September 13, 2016
It was always a pleasure when Gary came to our office. No matter what was going on he would always take time to share a laugh.
God Bless
Pete and Cathy Hemauer
September 13, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Sherry, "Laila" and his entire family. We met Gary a couple summers ago though mutual friends and are truly saddened by his passing. There are no words except we hold you all in our prayers and hope wonderful and fun memories fill you with comfort and warmth.
Jesse Pleuss
September 13, 2016
I have worked and known Gary for nearly 12 years and he was a valued friend and mentor to me. I am shocked and saddened will remember the funny conversations on the phone and in his office talking about boats, dogs, marriage, and work advice. Live every day as a precious moment and God Bless you Sherry and all the employees of Columbian Agency.
Jesse Pleuss
Joe King
September 13, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Eaton family in this time of sorrow.
I just talked to Gary a couple of weeks ago so I was shocked to hear the news.
Condolences
Cassandra Plotts
September 13, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to Sherry and the Eaton family. I worked with Gary for 22 years. He taught me a lot in the insurance business. So many memories...lots of goofy and funny memories I have of Gary. He was a great guy with a big heart and always knew how to make you laugh. God bless.
Cassandra and Darin Plotts
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