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David Mckeever
March 15, 2008
I would like to send condolences to the Heckel family. Gary will be deeply missed by all of us that cared dearly for him. Gary wasn't only my dad but a true life savor as he rushed me to the hospital to save my life in a truely life or death matter. There has been a lot of good times spent mushroom hunting,fishing and just kidding around , he was a true role model for all us kids to follow. Not only will I and my wife but his grand kids will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace.
Dave and Becky Mckeever and Family (Taylor , Emily and Christopher)
Carmen
March 12, 2008
My condolences to Gary's mother. I was Gary's daughter-in-law but he treated me like a daughter. He was "Papa Heckel" to my children, Kevin and Katie McKeever. I watched him help to raise ten children with love and humor. We will remember the funny little tricks he played. like slowly pulling someone's dinner plate across the table with a string. Gary, you were loved by so many. You'll be in our hearts forever. Carmen
Dave & Bonnie (McCreight) Meiers
March 12, 2008
Aunt Rosella and family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Dennis McCreight
March 12, 2008
Aunt Rosella and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Dennis McCreight and Family
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Patricia Heckel
March 11, 2008
I will always think of Uncle Gary as the kind loving man he always was. He treated us all as we were his own children.
Leonard Plock
March 10, 2008
With sincere sympathy our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Rose, Lee Allen, Ralph and their families. Love Leonard, Anne and Brad Plock
Sherrie Taft (McKeever)
March 10, 2008
To Grandma Rose, Lee and Ralph, My deepest condolences. Your son and brother was indeed a good man! He meant a lot to most and he meant the world to some! You may not know Gary as a Dad. I did... He was there to wipe my tears as I learned to ride my first bike. He carried me into the emergency room, I had a broken ankle, for ice skating in the driveway, after he told me not to. He held my head as I cried because that certain boy broke my heart. He told me someday he would come. He did, and my Dad (Gary), cried as much as I did, before we took that first step down the isle of the little White Chapel. We both knew what it meant. I love you dad, and am so very greatfull for all you have done for me and all you have taught me. I have and will continue to miss our long talks. And the cute little tricks you used to play on me. I am just so sorry for not saying it sooner! I love you and will see you in my dreams. Your Daughter Sherrie
Monica Heckel
March 9, 2008
In loving memory of Uncle Gary I want to tell all my family (some of whom I haven't seen in over 25 years) how very much Uncle Gary touched my family in ways that were quiet and gentle but still had a very deep and lasting impact on the lives of children over 40 years ago and later on as adults. Please remember as I will that when the joys are still remembered But the sorrow has quietly gone,There will always be a special place In the hearts of me and my siblings — where love lives on.
May our special memories be a comfort at this time of loss not only to us but to all who were touched by Uncle Gary's life and love.
Blessings of peace and all good things always. Love
Tim Mckeever
March 9, 2008
We are very sorry about your loss.We thought alot of Gary. Tim Mckeever and family.
Leonard McKeever
March 9, 2008
I am very sorry to of hear the loss of this person , this man was very special to me as a father figure and grandfather to my kids and also to my other 8 brothers and 1 sister , we lived with Gary for over 20 years and he brought us kids up to be adults and we lived with him in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Gary we will miss you !!!
Love , Leonard and Shelly and Family
Elizabeth Gustafson
March 9, 2008
With Thoughts
of Deepest Sympathy
On the Loss of Gary
Words can't make
your sorrow
any easier to bear,
But they can show
how deeply
others sympathize
and care.
Monica Heckel
March 9, 2008
Always in our memories and our hearts. Your life touched us more deeply than you may have realized and our hearts are filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.
douglas mckeever
March 9, 2008
I would like to send my condolences to the family, gary will be missed by myself and my family.
Jeff Mckeever
March 9, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. We always thought of Gary as our dad and we will miss him greatly. The Mckeever kids
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