Gary M. Smith
Born in Marion, Indiana on Jun. 22, 1937
Died on Mar. 9, 2010 and resided in Gas City, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
Service: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Gary M. Smith
June 22, 1937 ~ March 9, 2010
Gas City – Gary M. Smith, 72, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:31 pm in Marion General Hospital with his wife, Carrie, son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Kathy by his bedside. He was born in Marion on June 22, 1937 to the late Marvin E. and Mildred L. (Weaver) Smith.
He retired from the Marion Police Department after 21 years of outstanding and dedicated service. On April 1, 1981, Gary received the Certificate Award for Outstanding Valor.
On December 16, 1989, Gary married Carrie E. Cole in Honor, Michigan where they enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being together. Gary loved life and loved to make people laugh, telling jokes and just enjoying life in the great north woods. In 1995, they moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where they managed a 350-unit Mobile Home Park before moving back to Gas City. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer and going to the casino.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carrie Smith, Gas City; sister, Coral N. Smith, Marion; daughters, Nora (John) Gardiner, North Carolina, Cheryl (Lou) Murringer, Michigan, Shelly Gavin, California; sons, Dennis (Kathy) Smith, Indiana, and Brian (Pam) Smith, California; grandchildren, Annie Warpool, Jeffrey Smith, Jordan Smith, Amber Dougherty, Jennifer Dougherty, Brent Dougherty, Marcus Dougherty, Shawn Gavin, Sierra Gavin; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Austin, Zack, Beau, Serenity; many cousins; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Dougherty and Anna May Inman who loved Gary as a brother; special friends, A.P. Callahan, Darrell Phillips, and many officers of the Marion Police Department.
He was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Mildred Smith; and sister, Carol Ann Smith.
Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana.
Funeral Services are at 10 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana with Chaplain Mark Bardsley officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweetser, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com
(Gary wrote this right after he was first told about his illness)
My Passing
To my wife, my family, my friends.
I am not dead,I did not die,
I only passed from earth to sky.
From dark to light,my soul took flight,
It's beautiful here, what a wonderous sight.
The face of Jesus I can see,
The happiness we will have, when you all can join me.
The grief you feel,will soon abide,
Beleive that I am free from pain,
In God's heaven we are all free again.
Written by Gary for his Memorial
By: His wife Carrie
The Policeman's Lament
The old retired officer stood at the pearly gates with face worn and old,
then meekly ask the man of fate for addmission to enter the fold.
What have you done St. Peter ask, to seek addmission here?
I was a Marion, IN. police officer for many many a year.
The gates moved open very sharply,as St. Peter tolled the bell,
Come in and take a harp, he said,
Youv'e had enough of hell!
Author Unknown
--------------------------------------------------
Hi! Sweetheart
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and pictures in frames. Your memory is a keepsake, in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. ♥ I Love You
Born in Marion, Indiana on Jun. 22, 1937
Died on Mar. 9, 2010 and resided in Gas City, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
Service: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Gary M. Smith
June 22, 1937 ~ March 9, 2010
Gas City – Gary M. Smith, 72, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:31 pm in Marion General Hospital with his wife, Carrie, son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Kathy by his bedside. He was born in Marion on June 22, 1937 to the late Marvin E. and Mildred L. (Weaver) Smith.
He retired from the Marion Police Department after 21 years of outstanding and dedicated service. On April 1, 1981, Gary received the Certificate Award for Outstanding Valor.
On December 16, 1989, Gary married Carrie E. Cole in Honor, Michigan where they enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being together. Gary loved life and loved to make people laugh, telling jokes and just enjoying life in the great north woods. In 1995, they moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where they managed a 350-unit Mobile Home Park before moving back to Gas City. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer and going to the casino.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carrie Smith, Gas City; sister, Coral N. Smith, Marion; daughters, Nora (John) Gardiner, North Carolina, Cheryl (Lou) Murringer, Michigan, Shelly Gavin, California; sons, Dennis (Kathy) Smith, Indiana, and Brian (Pam) Smith, California; grandchildren, Annie Warpool, Jeffrey Smith, Jordan Smith, Amber Dougherty, Jennifer Dougherty, Brent Dougherty, Marcus Dougherty, Shawn Gavin, Sierra Gavin; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Austin, Zack, Beau, Serenity; many cousins; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Dougherty and Anna May Inman who loved Gary as a brother; special friends, A.P. Callahan, Darrell Phillips, and many officers of the Marion Police Department.
He was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Mildred Smith; and sister, Carol Ann Smith.
Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana.
Funeral Services are at 10 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana with Chaplain Mark Bardsley officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweetser, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com
(Gary wrote this right after he was first told about his illness)
My Passing
To my wife, my family, my friends.
I am not dead,I did not die,
I only passed from earth to sky.
From dark to light,my soul took flight,
It's beautiful here, what a wonderous sight.
The face of Jesus I can see,
The happiness we will have, when you all can join me.
The grief you feel,will soon abide,
Beleive that I am free from pain,
In God's heaven we are all free again.
Written by Gary for his Memorial
By: His wife Carrie
The Policeman's Lament
The old retired officer stood at the pearly gates with face worn and old,
then meekly ask the man of fate for addmission to enter the fold.
What have you done St. Peter ask, to seek addmission here?
I was a Marion, IN. police officer for many many a year.
The gates moved open very sharply,as St. Peter tolled the bell,
Come in and take a harp, he said,
Youv'e had enough of hell!
Author Unknown
--------------------------------------------------
Hi! Sweetheart
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and pictures in frames. Your memory is a keepsake, in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. ♥ I Love You
Gary M. Smith
Born in Marion, Indiana on Jun. 22, 1937
Died on Mar. 9, 2010 and resided in Gas City, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
Service: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Gary M. Smith
June 22, 1937 ~ March 9, 2010
Gas City – Gary M. Smith, 72, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:31 pm in Marion General Hospital with his wife, Carrie, son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Kathy by his bedside. He was born in Marion on June 22, 1937 to the late Marvin E. and Mildred L. (Weaver) Smith.
He retired from the Marion Police Department after 21 years of outstanding and dedicated service. On April 1, 1981, Gary received the Certificate Award for Outstanding Valor.
On December 16, 1989, Gary married Carrie E. Cole in Honor, Michigan where they enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being together. Gary loved life and loved to make people laugh, telling jokes and just enjoying life in the great north woods. In 1995, they moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where they managed a 350-unit Mobile Home Park before moving back to Gas City. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer and going to the casino.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carrie Smith, Gas City; sister, Coral N. Smith, Marion; daughters, Nora (John) Gardiner, North Carolina, Cheryl (Lou) Murringer, Michigan, Shelly Gavin, California; sons, Dennis (Kathy) Smith, Indiana, and Brian (Pam) Smith, California; grandchildren, Annie Warpool, Jeffrey Smith, Jordan Smith, Amber Dougherty, Jennifer Dougherty, Brent Dougherty, Marcus Dougherty, Shawn Gavin, Sierra Gavin; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Austin, Zack, Beau, Serenity; many cousins; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Dougherty and Anna May Inman who loved Gary as a brother; special friends, A.P. Callahan, Darrell Phillips, and many officers of the Marion Police Department.
He was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Mildred Smith; and sister, Carol Ann Smith.
Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana.
Funeral Services are at 10 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana with Chaplain Mark Bardsley officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweetser, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com
(Gary wrote this right after he was first told about his illness)
My Passing
To my wife, my family, my friends.
I am not dead,I did not die,
I only passed from earth to sky.
From dark to light,my soul took flight,
It's beautiful here, what a wonderous sight.
The face of Jesus I can see,
The happiness we will have, when you all can join me.
The grief you feel,will soon abide,
Beleive that I am free from pain,
In God's heaven we are all free again.
Written by Gary for his Memorial
By: His wife Carrie
The Policeman's Lament
The old retired officer stood at the pearly gates with face worn and old,
then meekly ask the man of fate for addmission to enter the fold.
What have you done St. Peter ask, to seek addmission here?
I was a Marion, IN. police officer for many many a year.
The gates moved open very sharply,as St. Peter tolled the bell,
Come in and take a harp, he said,
Youv'e had enough of hell!
Author Unknown
--------------------------------------------------
Hi! Sweetheart
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and pictures in frames. Your memory is a keepsake, in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. ♥ I Love You
Born in Marion, Indiana on Jun. 22, 1937
Died on Mar. 9, 2010 and resided in Gas City, IN.
Visitation: Friday, Mar. 12, 2010
Service: Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery
Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
Gary M. Smith
June 22, 1937 ~ March 9, 2010
Gas City – Gary M. Smith, 72, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 5:31 pm in Marion General Hospital with his wife, Carrie, son, Dennis and daughter-in-law, Kathy by his bedside. He was born in Marion on June 22, 1937 to the late Marvin E. and Mildred L. (Weaver) Smith.
He retired from the Marion Police Department after 21 years of outstanding and dedicated service. On April 1, 1981, Gary received the Certificate Award for Outstanding Valor.
On December 16, 1989, Gary married Carrie E. Cole in Honor, Michigan where they enjoyed hunting and fishing and just being together. Gary loved life and loved to make people laugh, telling jokes and just enjoying life in the great north woods. In 1995, they moved to Tallahassee, Florida, where they managed a 350-unit Mobile Home Park before moving back to Gas City. He also enjoyed playing games on the computer and going to the casino.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carrie Smith, Gas City; sister, Coral N. Smith, Marion; daughters, Nora (John) Gardiner, North Carolina, Cheryl (Lou) Murringer, Michigan, Shelly Gavin, California; sons, Dennis (Kathy) Smith, Indiana, and Brian (Pam) Smith, California; grandchildren, Annie Warpool, Jeffrey Smith, Jordan Smith, Amber Dougherty, Jennifer Dougherty, Brent Dougherty, Marcus Dougherty, Shawn Gavin, Sierra Gavin; great-grandchildren, Bradley, Austin, Zack, Beau, Serenity; many cousins; sisters-in-law, Barbara Ann Dougherty and Anna May Inman who loved Gary as a brother; special friends, A.P. Callahan, Darrell Phillips, and many officers of the Marion Police Department.
He was preceded in death by parents, Marvin and Mildred Smith; and sister, Carol Ann Smith.
Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Friday, March 12, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana.
Funeral Services are at 10 am on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, Storey Chapel, 400 E. Main Street, Gas City Indiana with Chaplain Mark Bardsley officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery, Sweetser, Indiana.
Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com
(Gary wrote this right after he was first told about his illness)
My Passing
To my wife, my family, my friends.
I am not dead,I did not die,
I only passed from earth to sky.
From dark to light,my soul took flight,
It's beautiful here, what a wonderous sight.
The face of Jesus I can see,
The happiness we will have, when you all can join me.
The grief you feel,will soon abide,
Beleive that I am free from pain,
In God's heaven we are all free again.
Written by Gary for his Memorial
By: His wife Carrie
The Policeman's Lament
The old retired officer stood at the pearly gates with face worn and old,
then meekly ask the man of fate for addmission to enter the fold.
What have you done St. Peter ask, to seek addmission here?
I was a Marion, IN. police officer for many many a year.
The gates moved open very sharply,as St. Peter tolled the bell,
Come in and take a harp, he said,
Youv'e had enough of hell!
Author Unknown
--------------------------------------------------
Hi! Sweetheart
I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have is memories and pictures in frames. Your memory is a keepsake, in which I'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. ♥ I Love You
