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Gary Hastings Obituary
Gary Lee Hastings passed away Friday, March 21, 2014 in Bolivar, MO. He was born December 17, 1949 in Dade County, MO the son of William and Alice (Barker) Hastings.
Gary retired with 27 years from the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield as a Correctional Officer. He spent 27 years shoeing horses. He loved his family, horses, camping and cooking with cast iron.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Jeannie Hastings, children; Kim Gillman, Michael Hastings, step children; James Cox and Becky Cummings, 5 grandchildren, 3 brothers; William, Kenny and Kelly Hastings, 2 sisters; Deloris Vandergrift and Alethea Goodman and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, March 25 from 6-8 pm at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. A Memorial service will be the morning of April 12, 2014 at Hulston Mill 36 Hulston Mill Ln. Everton, Mo. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch 5549 N Highway 13, Brighton, MO 65617.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gary Hastings
December 6, 2016
i will always miss you grandpa
Rod Hilton
March 29, 2014
Gary always did good by me. Will always remember the horse rides we had together. God bless the family.
Fred Kabell
March 26, 2014
We are Sorry and Sad to learn of Gary's passing.
May God be with all of you cousins.
Fred, Craig and Brian Kabell.
Carlos Rees
March 25, 2014
Sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I had not seen him since he retired from MCFP but he was not a person you forget!
Betty Voskamp
March 25, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Betty (Faucett) Voskamp and family
Carol Smythia
March 25, 2014
Praying for Peace for the Family. God Bless You all. He was a Good man, God Bless his Soul.
Joyce
March 25, 2014
Sad to hear of Gary's passing. Prayers for his family.
March 25, 2014
So sorry for loss of Gary. A dear, sweet cousin, we always enjoyed the summers spent in Mo. May God bless the family with peace, love and strength.
Love you all,
Carolyne (Wagnone) Collins
March 24, 2014
Time moves on but my kids and I are reminiscing about Gary and the good times, hoping Kim and 'Little' Mike are coping with the loss of their dad. PS, I still have the mare, now retired, that Gary helped me get 20+ years ago. But I haven't ever found a good farrier since Gary.....
March 24, 2014
We all move on but my kids and I are reminiscing about Gary--definitely some good memories and are thinking of Kim and 'little' Mike. PS, I still have my all-time best mare, now retired, that Gary helped me pick out 20+ years ago...but have trouble finding a good farrier! Sandra (Hastings) Smith
Terry (Roush) Amman
March 24, 2014
Gary was a great co-worker & friend. I very much enjoyed the horseback rides we shared. RIP Gary. Jeannie, God bless you & family/kids. I know you all loved him.
March 24, 2014
We at Oats Transportation are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers. Gary will be missed.
Tara (Anderson) Leonardt
March 24, 2014
Jeannie, so sorry for your loss. Holding your family up in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Allen
March 24, 2014
When I started working at the Medical Center I worked with Gary as the number two officer on inside trip. Gary treated me with respect and always was there to help me if I needed any advice! Great man. Gary will be missed by all!!!
Karen Cypret
March 24, 2014
So sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. Praying for the Lords comfort for your family at this time of grief.
Bert Page
March 24, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Always willing to help a person out. A really good man. I will always appreciate his kindness to a rookie CO.
David &Wanda Dunn
March 24, 2014
So sorry for your loss , Jeannie we will be holding you up in prayer .
Cindi Liffick
March 24, 2014
So very sorry for your loss !
J. A. DeWitt
March 23, 2014
So sorry for the families loss. Prayers to you all. Must have been a good man for my sister to marry him.
Kristi Weaver
March 23, 2014
What a great guy to work with. Gary's sense of humor & his "stories" sure helped to ease the stress at work!! I remember when I started as a "trainee", he truly cared about sharing his knowledge & experience in order to keep everyone safe and get the job done right. I am very grateful to have worked with him. Thoughts & prayers for his family during this difficult time.
Larry and Mona Dollarhide
March 23, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. Worked with him for many years and certainly considered him a great friend. He will be missed. Prayers and hugs.
Stephany Perkins
March 23, 2014
Worked with Gary at the prison and always knew he was there to help me . Prayers for your family
Harold Martin
March 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss, He always had a smile and a cup of coffee to share. He was a Great Guy to work with.
Mike Mynatt
March 23, 2014
May you rest in peace now Gary. Your watch is finally over; thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Rachel Riley
March 23, 2014
Uncle Gary you will be missed I love you!
Carolyn Williams
March 23, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Stephen Tillery
March 23, 2014
Worked with Gary at Fed Med. He always had a smile and taught me alot. I liked working with him. He was never the one to shy away from hard work. Will miss him. May GOD comfort you all during this time and know we will see him again. RIP brother.
Glenda Phillips
March 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss, hadn't seen him for many many years, but remember him and his family. May God comfort you all at this time.
Carol Casper
March 23, 2014
Gosh Kim -so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad! Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family and wonderful memories of him in your heart!
With sympathy, Carol & Jerry Casper -Renee's in-laws
Wally and Charlotte Baldwin
March 23, 2014
Love and prayers
Mike Hubble
March 23, 2014
Rest in Peace old friend... I'll always have such great memories of hunting critters and helping you shoe horses... and thanks for always having my back during the days we worked together....
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