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GARY P. GILLUM
After 10 years with Alzheimer's and more with diabetes type II, Gary P. Gillum passed away quietly October 6, 2016. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at the house Thursday, October 13, from 4 to 7 p.m. All are welcome. Born in Oklahoma in 1939, Gary attended Mount Vernon High School and went on from there to MIT, George Washington University, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and the University of Chicago. His career was as an economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the FRB Board of Governors in the District of Columbia. Mr. Gillum was active in his community, helping prevent overdevelopment at the Vienna Metro station as well as serving as chairman of the Town of Vienna, VA planning commission. He cherished his family and enjoyed bicycling, walking, and growing rhododendrons and azaleas. He is survived by his wife, Myra; two children, Allison and Eliot Gillum; his brother, William N. Gillum; and sister Linda Gillum Perkins.
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October 17, 2016
A word of comfort in your time of sorrow. "God counts the number of the stars: He calls all of them by name." Psalm 147:4 May your family find comfort in knowing your loved Gary is resting safely in Almighty God's limitless memory. Deborah
October 15, 2016
May God provide you with peace and comfort during this difficult time Myra. Thinking of you and sending you much love and prayers for your family.
God bless...
Pam Wooding Gagen
carolyn carne
October 14, 2016
with prayers, love and thoughts to Myra and her family at this time. God's comfort and grace surround each of you
Cathy Canady Cottrell
October 13, 2016
I did not personally know Gary, but I have been fortunate to have known Myra almost all of my life. Myra has always maintained the highest ideals and values, and that in itself tells me that Gary must have been a very fine person. My thoughts are with the Gillum family.
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