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Gary Whitmire Obituary
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for Gary Whitmire
Darla Diem
November 2, 2021
Gary was a dear friend, altho we had lost touch these past few years. He is and always will be in my heart.
Ron Stahl
May 31, 2015
Nick and Family,
Sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that I appreciate the work that he did for youth bowling at FHL. Was a stand out guy and I'm sure will be missed.
Janel Loema
May 28, 2015
Dear Dustin Kai and I are so sorry for the loss of your Father. ...we Love You.
Terry & Lori Wincapaw
May 28, 2015
Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Whitmire Family .. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dani Garthwaite
May 27, 2015
Thoughts and prayers with the family. I wasn't very close with Gart especially recently, but about 20 years ago he is the one who taught me to love bowling! He truly impacted my life with his big smile and caring personality!
Michelle Oien - Byers
May 27, 2015
Nick, Melissa & Dustin,
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Enjoyed working with Gary for many years! He was such an inspiration to the youth bowlers at Forest Hiils Lanes. I know he will be missed by so many.
Darren Mary and Kyle oreilley
May 27, 2015
So sorry for your lose may he rest in peace.
Kelly Smith
May 27, 2015
Dustin & Nick, I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless during this time of need and always. Love you both!
Grandma and Grandpa Hale
May 27, 2015
Nick and Melissa,
Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Gary was your shining star so as you look to the sky the brightest star you see will be Gary looking down on you. Cherish the good memories as your healing begins.
Yvonne Gardner
May 27, 2015
So sorry to hear of this unexpected loss for you. Prayers to you and your family in getting through this difficult time.
With sincerest sympathies,
Yvonne Gardner
Paul Kelly and Jake Nimtz
May 26, 2015
Praying for strength and peace for you, Gary touched a lot of lives and made a difference. So very very sorry for your loss.
Stan Sullinger
May 26, 2015
Thanks for the friendship and good times we shared.
Kim & Jim Cady
May 26, 2015
Nick, Melissa, and Dustin - our thoughts go out to you as I know the loss of your dad leaves a big hole in your heart. It will take a long time to fill but you have a lot of treasured memories to tuck in there to help get it to start beating again. Hold on to those loving thoughts and memories, they will last forever.
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