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Gary Dunham Obituary

Gary Lee Dunham Sr. went home to be with his father on March 22, 2014. He was 76 years old.

Gary was born June 9, 1937, to Jesse Lorenzo Dunham and Elizabeth (Wegner) Dunham in Midland. He had three sisters, Deloras (Paul Goodrich) Shangle, Darlene (Andy) Katzinger and Patricia (Ron) VanSteenhouse; and one brother, Jesse (Sandra) Dunham.

Gary married Deanna Joyce Austin Nov. 11, 1954. Together they had five daughters, Pamela (Randy) Streu, Bethany (Thomas) Dale, Lisa (Kim) Knight, Anna Dunham and Cindy Dunham; and one son, Gary(Becky) Dunham. He was blessed with 28 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his parents-in-law; daughters, Beth and Cindy; his sister, Deloras; and brothers-in-law, Lyle Shangle, Andy Katzinger and Tom Austin.

Gary worked for The Dow Chemical Co. for 37 years, served on the Lincoln Twp Board for over 30 years, served on the board for Homer Twp for eight years and worked with love on the Meridian Church of God Board for many years.

Gary was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, and was very much loved by his family. He was absolutely one of God's sons.

A memorial service will be held at Eagle Ridge Church of God, 2808 Waldo Ave, Midland, April 12, 2014 at 11 a.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Midland Daily News on Apr. 11, 2014.

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Lori Schock

April 17, 2014

Gary, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gladys Lanphierd

April 14, 2014

Dee so sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayer are with you and the family

Bettina Ganske-Youmans

April 12, 2014

So shock to hear the news. No matter where or when I saw Gary and Dee they always remembered me. Just plain good people. Thanks for being a light in my life.

Alicia Sunday

April 11, 2014

So sorry to learn of Gary's passing. Please know that my thought & prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time. I am sure it gives you peace knowing he is with Jesus. Love to all.....

Kevin Coveart

April 11, 2014

We are sorry to hear of your loss and may He provide comfort in the days to follow.

Wynne /Downing Winslow

April 11, 2014

Dee and Gary's family,

I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I remember all of you when we lived on Hope Road. So many good memories. May his love comfort you in the days ahead. Gary will be remembered and missed.

Beverly Morgan

April 10, 2014

Dee, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Gary for many years from childhood. He was a good guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bev & Jay Morgan Florida

Julie Heppner

April 10, 2014

Our prayers are with you Dee and family.

love,
Julie & Family

Connie & Richard Brabaw

April 10, 2014

Dear Cousins,
We send our love and we ask God to have his arms around all of you at this time. Gary was loved by many. A good person.
I enjoyed having him in my life since I was young.
SENDING our prayers and our LOVE TO ALL OF YOU!!

Missy Hall

April 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family.

Cheryl Brown-Siegel

April 10, 2014

Gary was a wonderful father and husband, thoughts and prayers with the family

Tom Kaminski

April 10, 2014

To the family of Gary,
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts, prayers & condolences to you all.

Tony Robbins

April 10, 2014

Gary, I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My prayers are with you, Becky, and your whole family.

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