Gary Bemboom

Gary Dale Bemboom

BOONVILLE — Gary Dale Bemboom, son of Anthony Sylvester Bemboom and Dorothy Winter Bemboom, was born October 8, 1947, in Jefferson City, Missouri, and departed this life on December 24, 2014, surrounded by his family in his home.

He was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson City High School where he played football and was a member of the marching band. He served six years in the Army National Guard where he specialized as a marksman. After a brief career in finance, he transitioned to a career in the auto sales industry. He managed and owned several dealerships across mid-Missouri, most recently Bemboom Motors in Boonville.

From a young age, Gary was passionate about hunting and fishing and continued to be an avid sportsman throughout his life. In the early 70's he became active in skeet shooting and went on to win several Missouri State Skeet Championships. He was a wildlife conservation advocate. He also enjoyed working on his farm, and raising dogs and cattle.

On December 27, 1997, he wed Sandra Merideth Bemboom, and she survives.

Other survivors include; two daughters: Lisa Bemboom of Tampa, FL and Amy Bemboom Shannon of Chicago, IL.; two step-children: Blake Blakemore and Kate Blakemore Summy, both of Kansas City, MO; and, one granddaughter: Candace Wulff of Tampa, FL.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Visitation will be held on December 30, 2014, at 10:00am, at Davis Funeral Chapel, 1397 Ashley Road, Boonville, MO, 65233. The memorial service will immediately follow at 11:00 am.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.