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Gary Michael Obituary
Age 63
Survived by son, Gary Michael, II, Virginia Beach, VA; daughter, Kerry Michael, Omaha; brother, Larry (Teresa) Michael, Denver, CO; sister, Eloise (Norman) Hall, Omaha; 3 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives.
MEMORIAL SERVICE 1pm Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Salem Baptist Church, 3131 Lake St. THOMAS FUNERAL HOME
3920 N. 24th St. 402-453-7111
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for Gary Michael
Ronnette D
March 3, 2014
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I knew him from work. My prayer for the family is peace, quiet, and comfort. The strength and wisdom to go on. Know there is no more pain & suffering for him.
Ernest Johnson
February 26, 2014
Rest in peace by brother! You and your family are in my prayers!
Lynn Kimsey
February 25, 2014
My prayers are with the family.
The Cox Family
February 23, 2014
Kerry, Chubb & Lonnie you are in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of Gary. I had the pleasure of talking to Gary this summer at the block party this summer and also he stopped by to chat about volunteering at school earlier this year.
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Deborah Watts
February 23, 2014
Our prayers go out ot the Michael family especially to Kerry and "Chubb" for strength and comfort during this difficult time. I hope you will find comfort in knowing that he was loved and such a dear friend to many. He will truly be missed. His kindness, smile, spirit and friendship will never be forgotten. May he rest now in the arms of the lord. Continued prayers of love, peace & blessings to you all.
Jimmy Ross, Sr Ross
February 22, 2014
February 22, 2014
TO Kerry, GARY JR, LARRY AND ELOISE AND THE MICHAEL FAMILY. I REGRET I CAN NOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, I WANT TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT SYMPHANTY IN THE DEATH OF MY BROTHER AND LIFE-LONG FRIEND GARY, SR. LIKE MANY OF HIS FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES, I WAS CRUSHED WHEN I LEARNED HIS LIFE HAD ENDED THIS WEEK. I HAVE LIFTED UP PRAYERS FOR HIS ETERNAL REST WITH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST. I HAVE ALSO PRAYED FOR THE LORD TO GIVE THIS FAMILY STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGE MENT TO ACCEPT THE WILL OF GOD FOR GARY'S DEPARTURE FROM LIFE IN THE WORLD.
AS I LOOKED BACK AT MY LIFE JOURNEY WITH GARY, SEVERAL MEMORABLE OCASSIONS ARE VIVID. OUR INITIAL INTRODUCTION AT KELLOM ELEMENTRY SCHOOL GYMNASIUM IN A BASKETBALL GAME WHERE NEITHER OF US WERE SLATED TO BE SUPERSTARS OR HAD PRO INTENTIONS. OUR YEARS AT TECH JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. GARY WAS MY CAMPAIGN MANAGER FOR MY SUCCESSFUL ELECTION AS THE KING OF THE 1968 TECH HIGH PROM; AND AS PRESIDENT OF THE 1968 GRADUATING SENIOR CLASS. HE HAD A WAY OF APPEALING AND CONVINCING PEOPLE TO DO THE RIGHT THING….
WHILE IN HIGH SCHOOL, WE WERE DRUMMERS IN THE MARCHING BAND AND PEFERRED TO TRAVEL IN HIS CAR, A 56 CHEY, TO PERFORM AT GAMES OVER TRAVELING ON THE BUS WITH THE REST OF THE BAND. WE SOON LEARNED THE BAND COULD NOT START ITS' PERFORMANCE WITHOUT ITS' TWO TOP PERCUSSIONISTS AND ARRIVING LATE AS USUAL DID NOT HELP… BUT THIS MADE US FEEL SPECIAL AND APPRECIATED; AND GAVE US”BIG HEADS.”
AS OUR LIVES PROGRESSED, WE STARTED OUT ATTENDING THE SAME UNIVERSARY, UNO. WE HAD 3- CARS BETWEEN US AND SPENT MUCH OF OUR NON-SCHOOL TIME WORKING ON THEM TO ENSURE ONE OF THEM WAS IN OPERATING CONDITION FOR SCHOOL AND FOR FRIDAY NIGHT… WHILE ATTENDING UNO, WE MET TWO WOMEN WHO WERE GOOD FRIENDS AND WE WOULD LATER MARRY. WE BOTH CHERISHED THE BIRTH OF OUR CHILDREN AND FELT BLESSED TO SHARE THESE MAJOR LIFE EVENTS TOGETHER.
TO COMPLETE OUR EARLY LIFE PROGRESSION, WE WERE EMPLOYED AND HAD SUCCESSFUL CAREERS WITH NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY AND LATER AT&T. AS OUR CAREERS REQUIRED US TO RELOCATE, WE REMAINED IN CONTACT AND OFTEN HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO GET TOGETHER TO CATCH-UP ON OUR LIFE EXPERIENCES. WE ENDURED THE DEATH OF FAMILY MEMBERS TOGETHER; AND OFTEN TALKED ABOUT THE CHALLENGES WE PROVIDED OUR DEPARTED AND LOVED MOTHERS' ANNETTE AND LOUISE.
GARY AND I HAD A PHONE CONVERSATION DURING THE PAST CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY SEASON AND HE SHARED WITH ME HIS PLANS AND GOALS FOR 2013. HE WAS VERY UP BEAT AND POSITIVE REGARING HIS FUTURE. I HAD PLANNED TO CALL HIM THIS WEEK TO INFORM HIM OF THE DEATH OF JANICE MOSLEY, A CHILD FRIEND AND ASSOCIATE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. HOWEVER, THE LORD CALLED GARY AND REACHED OUT TO HIM TO BRING HIM HOME AND COMPLETE HIS LIFE JOURNEY IN THIS WORLD. I BELIEVE THE LORD SAW HIS STRUGGLES WITH HIS HEALTH AND HOW IT HAD AFFECTED HIS PHYSICAL WELL BEING; HE KNEW OF HIS WEARYNESS AFTER DIALYSIS TREATMENT; AND HIS LONG WAIT FOR NOTIFICATION OF AN AVAILABLE TRANSPLANT. I BELIEVE THE LORD SAID TO GARY MY PLAN FOR YOU IS COMPLETE; I AM ENDING YOUR STRUGGLES; I HAVE PREPARED A PLACE FOR YOU WITH ME WHERE YOU WILL FIND ETERNAL REST AND PEACE; AND YOUR FAMILY WILL REJOICE IN YOUR HOMEGOING…
I WANT TO SAY TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS PRESENT FOR GARY'S MEMORIAL SERVICE. LET US ALL REJOICE TOGETHER AND GIVE PRAISE TO GOD FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE HAS DONE IN GARY'S LIFE; AND ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS HE CONTINUES TO DO IN OUR LIVES.
TRUST AND THANKFULNESS IN GOD WILL CARRY US SAFELY THROUGH THIS DAY. TRUST THAT GARY IS RESTING WITH HIS LORD AND THE LORD IS CARING FOR HIM; AND BE THANKFUL THAT WE ALL CAN SHARE IN THE LOVING MEMORIES OF GARY.
WITH GOD'S BLESSINGS-
JIMMY ROSS, SR
Gail Fleenor Graeve
February 22, 2014
Kerry and family,
Sending you prayers of sympathy and peace.
Lenzola Bohannon
February 22, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Kimberly Cross
February 22, 2014
Kerry & Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Kim Cross
Nanci Salistean
February 22, 2014
I just learned of Gary's passing and it was too late to make the service for him. I met Gary and his family in the 1970's. He was a wonderful father and a terrific man whose passing is a loss to us all. I will remember him with fondness, respect for the wonderful human being he was and sadness at losing him so young. My condolences to his family.
February 22, 2014
Although I haven't seen Gary for many years, we did reconnect when I moved to Minnesota. I considered him a good friend back in the day and am sorry that he has gone home so soon. Please accept my condolences to the family and Gary, may you rest in paradise.
Linda Jones, Woodbury, MN
Keith Trimble
February 22, 2014
To the Michael Family ,
Our Prayers go out to the entire family. The Michael has been like a family to me and Gary will be missed.
Robert Duncan
February 22, 2014
To The Michael Families,
I am very sorry to read of the loss of Gary. I have known Gary for years at the Boys Club and students at Tech High. I haven't seen him in years as I basically left Omaha in 1970. He was a very nice person, always was pleasant to talk to and very reachable. I was given a call about his passing from a friend a couple days ago while I was out of town. The first thing I did today when I returned was to sign his guest book, which I am doing at 1:30AM. His friendship over the years will not be forgotten, but not only him, but all the Michael men. May God Bless all of you. Larry, even though your brothers have passed on, you still have many brothers left, I am one of them.
February 21, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Michaels Family. He was indeed one the the good guys I knew.
Brent and Terese Danner
William Harris
February 21, 2014
To Gary's Children, Gary II and Kerry Michael; his Brother and Sister, Larry and Eloise: I went to school and worked with both Gary and Lonnie (at NWB Tel Company), they were Dear Friends. It saddens me that they've left us too soon. However, within Gary II, Kerry and the Grandchildren, Gary's legacy will carry on forever! Please find comfort in knowing how well others cared about them and cherished the time and energy they spent on this earth, along with the contributions and examples they set. May God Bless and Comfort Your Family!
Leslie Turner
February 21, 2014
To the Family of Gary Michael, I offer my deepest sympathy and love. Gary and I met in the first grade and remained friends throughout high school. Rest In Paradise Gary.
Bill Fead
February 21, 2014
Sorry to read of Gary's Passing worked with him and Lonnie at N.W. Bell when they both worked there.
Ret. N.W. Bell
1951-1981
Toni Tyree Russ
February 21, 2014
To the family of Gary Michael, May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
February 21, 2014
To the family of our friend and classmate Gary Michael. Please know that the class of "1968" is praying for you as you celebrate the life our your father, brother and grandfather. It is our prayer that you find comfort and peace in the days ahead as we lift you up in prayer.
Diana Wilson
February 21, 2014
I was shocked to see that Gary passed. I will pray for the family
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