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Gary Bossier Obituary
Bossier City - A Celebration of Life service for Gary Paul Bossier, 74, will be held on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at The Pentecostals of Bossier Church, at 12 p.m. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow the service at Hill Crest Memorial Park.
Gary was born on February 18, 1943 in Cotton Valley, LA and went to be with his Lord on December 21, 2017. He graduated from Bossier High School and received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Northwestern State University. Gary had a career as Deputy Marshal in the Probation Division for the City of Bossier City. He had a passion for work, travel, reading, and his family.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Marie Bossier; his sisters, Doris B. Smelser and Rose B. Williams; and his son-in-law, Carl Ekendahl. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Wanda Rogers Bossier; his children, Elizabeth Bossier Kerry (Mike), Kathryn Bossier Oddo, and Gary Bossier, Jr.; his grandchildren, Mikalya Kerry, Zachary Ekendahl, Savanna Kerry, Emma Ekendahl, Victoria Kerry, James Michael Kerry, Phillip Oddo, Abigail Oddo, and Summer Carney; and his sister, Joyce Bossier Evans.
Gary will be remembered for his kind, gentle, and caring nature. He was a gracious man who deeply loved his wife and children. Gary was a servant leader who helped those in need. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
The family extends a special thanks to Aime Hospice, Dr. Ricky Davidson, and the ALS Foundation. #ALSSUCKS
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to POBC Missions Fund, 2833 Viking Dr., Bossier City, LA 71111.
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Larry Botzong
January 4, 2018
I was so proud to be a pallbearer at his service...Thanks for asking !!! He would have been proud of all the law enforcement efforts also ! It was a very nice service by all !!
Nelda Durante
January 3, 2018
I was saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I will always remember his quite, kind nature. Sending prayers to Wanda and the entire family.
David Rogers
December 26, 2017
Aunt Wanda and cousins, I am so very sorry to hear of Uncle Gary's passing! He was a very wonderful man and will be sorely missed!! His suffering is over and is now in the arm of the lord! May he Rest In Peace. My love and prayers for each of you!
George Rogers
December 26, 2017
Dear Aunt Wanda and my wonderful cousins,
I don't have the words to express how I feel over your loss. Just know that I love you all dearly and will continue to hold you in my heart and my prayers. Uncle Gary was one of the kindest and sweetest men I've ever known.
Gary Patton
December 26, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Gary's passing. My prayers are with you all.
December 25, 2017
I have fond memories of our high school and college years together. I condisdered Gary as one of my closest friends. He will truly be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. Gary was a GREAT person!
Terry (Furr) Edwards (Baton Rouge,LA)
Forrest/Dora Rogers
December 25, 2017
What can we say,WE LOVED GARY!!
Marjorie Green
December 24, 2017
Dear Wanda and Family Members
Our sincere Condolences for your loss!
May you receive comfort from all the wonderful memories your shared over many years!
Love and Prayers from Canada!
Marjorie&Bert Green
Ginger Callens
December 24, 2017
So sorry Wanda. Gary was The sweetest, gentle spoken man. He will be missed. Love you.
Becky Adair
December 24, 2017
He was one of the good guys. Prayers for his wife and children. I am so sorry.
Rick Ware
December 23, 2017
It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with Gary at the Bossier City Marshal's Office. He was a great source of strength and he truly will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Frankie Brand
December 23, 2017
)Our family is praying for comfort for your family during this time. We send our love and prayers.
Frankie Jones Brand and family
December 23, 2017
Sorry for the loss of a wonderful person, my condolences to the family.
John Webster
December 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Please remember "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus." -- I Thessalonians 4:14
Gloria McGovern
December 22, 2017
With deepest condolences...you will be greatly missed by all !!! GLORIA & LARRY
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