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JOHN OWEN 'Garry' September 5, 1948 - August 15, 2009 Garry Owen, lifelong resident of Palm Beach County, passed away Saturday at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center. Garry is survived by his wife of 34 years Debra Owen, son Matt Owen, daughter and son-in-law Dana Owen Zemke and Tom Zemke, and brother Ronnie Owen. Memories of Garry's sense of humor will forever bring joy to the family and friends he touched during his lifetime. His gift of creating laughter will never be forgotten. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Del Lago Chapel (131 South Lakeside Drive) in Lake Worth on Wednesday, August 19 from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org) (800) 242-8721. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Memories and Condolences
for John Owen
September 1, 2009
My prayers are with you, Debra, Dana, and Matt.
~Linda Eddleman Raines~ McLean, Texas
Jim, Carolyn, Jay & Suzanne Newhouse
August 25, 2009
Debra, Matt & Dana
Our memories of Garry will be cherished forever. He was a fun guy to be around and always had the right humor to make us all laugh. As you go through this time know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 25, 2009
08/25/09 We just got back from NC and thanks to our friends, we were called with the sad news of our friend Garry and his too soon trip to heaven.
"Amid our tears, O Lord, we praise Thee as Thou hast received our loved one to Thyself in Glory for all Eternity.".
God's Blessings for Deb and Kids. We have missed you all and will continue to miss Garry for always....
Mike and Denise Schultz, Oviedo, Florida
August 25, 2009
He touched everyone he met - He will be missed by all - god bless you Garry -
Jim Wilcox
August 24, 2009
My deepest sympathy.May your days in Heaven contain as much fun as you brought on earth.
Jim Houck
August 22, 2009
My thoughts are with you as we remember "The Big Guy" & the good times we had.
Races @ Sebring, Boating on the Kissimmee, our trip to the Rocky Mountains & Friday Happy Hour buffets.
Yes.....the good times.
Meagan Thompson
August 22, 2009
Debra,Matt,and Dana-
It is sad to know that Garry is gone now, but his memory will live on forever. He always had the uncanny ability to turn any situation into a comedy skit worthy of appearance on Saturday Night Live. Above all, what I will miss the most is the way he could get my dad all fired up. Those two, Garry and Paul, could go on for hours. I think Garry was the only one that could match, and sometimes trump, my dad's sarcasm and wit. Luckily, his humor was contagious and I believe his stories will live on in each and every one of us, especially in Matt, Dana, and of course, the ringleader, Debra.
I feel so blessed for the time I had with him and will miss him dearly!
Lots of love to you all!
Lacey Campbell
August 21, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Maurice Best
August 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
August 19, 2009
Debra,Matt and Dana,
My heartfelt sorrow goes out to you on your loss of a wonderful man, Garry. Even though I hadn't seen you in years the time spent at Rachel and Greg's wedding brought back such fantastic memories of raising our children together. Thanksgivings at John Prince, tie ups at Peanut Island, the Keys, backyard BBQ's. The BEST in you and in yours. Forever in my heart is the humor and joy and tears we have shared. God Bless you all and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences. Patti Thompson
August 19, 2009
Debra,Matt,Dana(&Family).We will always
remember the good times we had (lake house,the keys,boating,camping and all
the great parties. Garry will truly be
in our hearts and will be missed. Love
Jim,Barb,Sean,Lesli,Dylan & Tanner.
John Bagby
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss. Im sorry I can not be at his service, you have my deepest sympathy.
Sherry Russo
August 19, 2009
Debra and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May all the happy memories you shared with Garry bring you peace. God Bless you and your family,
Tom and Joanne Houck
August 19, 2009
Debra, Matt, Dana and Tom
We have had 37 years of knowing Garry. Thru those years we have had multitudes of good times. Sunday afternoon motorcycle rides, Thurs nite on Clematis, Sailing, Keys trips, Fri nites at your house, always trying different recipes, raising all our Kids, Pool Parties, Camping trips, a favorite being the Christmas Tree Burn. Locally your Escapade and our Island Home anchored together & dragging down on a big power boat with an (all hands on deck) excitement during the night. Garry was one of the original Founders of the Saturn Club. Garry left us WAY TO SOON! Our Prayers go out to all. God Bless you Garry.
Robert Barnaby
August 18, 2009
Debra, Matt and Dana
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Big G. My friend of so many years. I will miss him and will cherish all of the wonderful memories. Love you all,barn
Cynthia Fulcher
August 18, 2009
Debra, Matt and Dana,
I think of Garry (Chopper) with love and smiles. He will truly be missed by all who knew him...
Phillip Henry
August 18, 2009
His memory will always be with you, Matt, Dana, and Mrs. Owen. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Stevve and Jan Zemke
August 18, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
August 18, 2009
Dear Matt,
I'm putting you and your family on my prayer list for peace and some laughter during this time ... Dads are very special people and losing them is tough. I'm sure you'll be thinking of all his traits and how they've shaped and blessed you during the years you had together. I hope to see you sometime soon. Rick Ward
Alesia Ustik
August 18, 2009
May his memory live in your hearts, may his smile shine your face on a cloudy day. May his knowledge keep you strong today and forever. My Blessings go out to your family.
Joan Murray
August 18, 2009
Debra, Dana and Matt,my thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss. May God grand you comfort, and remember there are many people who care about you and are thinking about you and share you loss.
Rachel Breyfogle(Thompson)
August 18, 2009
My favorite memories of Garry were the tricks he used to play on everyone. Between the fart machine hidden in Debra's shopping cart to the can opener I just couln't figure out. He always kept the laughter going. Thanks Garry for keeping life interesting and amusing, I will miss you! Love, Rachel
Carolyn and Ken Landis
August 18, 2009
Dear Debra, Matt, Dana and Tom,
Garry has been such a joyous presence in our lives the past 35 years. We loved him immediately and have so many wonderful shared memories. His spirt will remain in our hearts forever.
Love,
Carolyn and Ken
Vilma Fermin
August 17, 2009
Dear Debra, Dana and Matt
My sincerest condolences to you all. Although our hearts ache now, we can take comfort in knowing that he is at peace and free of pain. Always remember him as the cheerful person he was.
Molly Rattigan
August 17, 2009
I, like so many others, will miss Uncle Garry's humor and ability to make everyone in a room laugh. I love that Dana and Matt have this trait of his to carry on. The thing I will miss most is his big bear hugs. He was a big guy who could just wrap his arms around you for a hug and for a moment you felt like all was OK in this world. He gave the best hugs.
Your spirit and heart will live on forever in the lives you touched, Uncle Garry. We will miss you and we'll never forget the impact you made on our life.
Love, Molly Rattigan
August 17, 2009
Those of us who loved him cannot help but smile when we think of him. We will miss him every day. He touched so many peoples lives and one of the best people to come out of West Palm Beach, Florida. He really liked to grill outdoors and could cook an amazing marianated London Broil. There were a lot of good times over the years and way too many to list here. Godspeed Gary....Roland
August 17, 2009
Debra Matt And Dana: I was saddened on hearing of Gerrys passing.It was allways a pleasure and a few laughs when ever we met. My thoughts and sympathy are with you during these difficult times.
Respectfully
John Deakin
Bob Publicover
August 17, 2009
Debra, Matt and Dana:
There are no right words to say at this time. I just want to offer my condolences.
Bill and Cheryl Koye
August 17, 2009
Matt, Dana and Family
Sending you our thoughts at this time and wishing you strength and peace.
Jan & Paul
August 17, 2009
What great fun and adventures we've had. Glad we had the pleasure of sharing them with you Gary. There will be lots of stories around the campfires and I know you'll be there in spirit laughing right along with us.
Fare winds and happy sailing.
Love you, miss you.
Jan & Paul
Johanna Russo
August 17, 2009
I will miss Uncle Garry (UG) so much! He could always make us laugh and usually taught me something I didn't know when I talked to him. Love, Johanna and Mike
Donna Landell
August 17, 2009
Dana & Matt "In memories, we find comfort. In time, we find peace." Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Tripp Pearson
August 17, 2009
Our heart goes out to the family. You are in our thoughts and our prayers. Tripp, Laura and Zachary Pearson
Becky King
August 17, 2009
Debra, Matt and Dana,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Garry was such a wonderful person with a fantastic sense of humor. I will always remember him as the life of the party. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Ingram
August 17, 2009
I am so sad to here of the loss of my dear friend Garry. We have been friends for 53 years. I cherish all of the memories that we shared growing up and will miss him greatly. He was like a brother to me.
My heart goes out to his wonderfull family.
Matthew Golden
August 17, 2009
I worked with Garry or "BIG G" as so many refered to Garry for many years at Miami Elevator/ThyssenKrupp Elevator.We were both route service mechanics. Everywhere that I went Big G followed and vice versa. We used to call it "Towen Owen" as we seemed to always be connected. I have so many funny and amusing stories from our route time together. Days at the Moose Lodge or sitting behind the Bear House.The time I put rotten tomato's under the seat of his truck, all in good fun. Between Garry and our friend Terry Lewis those 2 guys helped shape me as I was 8 or 9 years younger then them when I came to work here.We made a great team and I will never forget those times or
my friend Garry " BIG G."
Sincerely Matt Golden
Nancy Serraes
August 17, 2009
Dear Dana and Tom:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Ginger Wakem
August 17, 2009
Deborah, Dana and Matt, We are saddened to hear of your loss and are thinking of you. Our prayers are for your comfort at this difficult time. May you be surrounded by all your loving family and friends.
Peter and Ginger Wakem
The Woodards
August 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Corbett & Andrea Adams
August 17, 2009
Our deepest condolences to the Owen family,
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
With love,
John & Shelly Pennell
August 17, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances Landis Van Voorhis
August 17, 2009
I was lucky to have grown up with the love and support of my Uncle Garry. I'm so glad that my children also have funny and beautiful memories of their visits with him. He will be dearly missed, but his humor and wit live on in his children, Matt and Dana!
Caroline Randall
August 17, 2009
My deepest regrets over the loss of Uncle Garry. He always brightened up our family gatherings with his sense of humor. I loved hearing about how his latest crop of tomato plants was doing and what new recipes he was trying. Love to you all! Caroline, Jason & George Randall
Dana Zemke
August 17, 2009
I love you dad!
Garry looking sharp in his tux.
August 17, 2009
Garry walking his daughter down the aisle. Feb 08.
August 17, 2009
Dana Owen Zemke
August 17, 2009
I love you dad!
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