Gary's Memory Wall
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My heart and thoughts are with the family. Mr.Smith was a great man.I enjoyed working with him as his assistant during jr.high. He was the only one who called me Jolene, and it didn't bother me. RIP Mr.Smith.
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Jolene Schmidt
August 2nd, 2022 at 3:19pm
To Nancy and Family, I extend my condolences to you. Gary was an incredible man, an outstanding administrator and a terrific friend. I will cherich all of the times we shared at Central School. To know Gary was to love and respect him. He will truly be missed. RIP Gary
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Linda Jones-Yancey
August 1st, 2022 at 2:52pm
Gary was a class act in so many ways. The ultimate giver, he shied from the limelight. Positive personality influenced everyone he met. It was an honor to have known him. My prayers for his entire family.
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Tony Canonie
July 29th, 2022 at 12:14pm
Dear Nancy and family please accept my most sincere condolences on Gary's passing. My first memories of Gary was the tall, skinny junior high math teacher wearing a green corduroy suit in command of his classroom. He always had my respect. He will be missed by many.
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Dave Wiatrowski
July 28th, 2022 at 6:39pm
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Mr.Smith was a nice person and great teacher!
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Robin Ramsey
July 27th, 2022 at 7:24pm
Mr. Smith was a great Sunday School teacher back in the 70’s! I know he touched many lives.
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Nancy (Adkin) Cerny
July 27th, 2022 at 4:34pm
Gary Smith, senior class President of class of 57. One of the nicest guy I have ever known. Sorry to see this. REST IN PEACE GARY
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John S. Braunz
July 27th, 2022 at 4:10pm
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I was so fortunate to have known Gary. He will be missed.
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Mike Neiss
July 27th, 2022 at 10:56am
My sincere condolences to the Gary Smith family. Memories of him go back many years. He was the track coach who successfully inspired me in my freshman year at L.C. Mohr.
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Jory Holmes
July 27th, 2022 at 10:40am
Mark and the rest of Gary's family. My deepest sympathy and prayers for you all during this time. Gary was a great guy. He will be missed by all!
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Elaine Ruell
July 27th, 2022 at 2:08am
So sorry for your loss Smith family..I will miss seeing him around town..
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Ken and Rose Cisco Morrison
July 26th, 2022 at 9:19pm
My condolences to family and friends. He will be missed so much. New him my whole life. He was a fantastic teacher and coach. GOD SPEED. AMEN. RIP 🙏
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Tim Rediess
July 26th, 2022 at 8:04pm
Condolences to Gary's family. He was an early influence on me as I started my teaching career acting as a boss, mentor and more importantly, a friend. He was "The Sultan of Swat." RIP Coach
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Harry Kohn
July 26th, 2022 at 11:53am
Mark and extended family. Coach has always been coach to me. Since being on his Freshman basketball and then track team it was a pleasure interacting with him. Coach could inspire and motivate through a unique way with humor. As I grew older he was there to talk with and share time with over a cup of coffee. He was a friend that you could count on. He will be missed.
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David Hamlin
July 26th, 2022 at 10:59am
Mark, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. I can't imagine losing one of my sisters. Sandy Visser
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Sandy Visser
July 26th, 2022 at 10:09am
Sincere condolences to his family and friends. I remember him from high school as a highly respected teacher and coach.
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Ruth (Erikson) Speake
July 26th, 2022 at 6:40am
Gary was my friend during my time at Palisades. I called him Gary Smith Smith, I don’t remember why but it was an ongoing joke between the two of us. He was a generous individual, proud of his accomplishments and full of love for just about everybody. I saw him downtown, identifiable by his silver mane. He was a very special individual with a dulcet voice and an amiable smile. I loved him.
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Debbie Malins
July 25th, 2022 at 9:17pm
My prayers go to Nancy and all of Gary's family. Mark know that I am thinking of you. Gary was a teacher, coach, friend, and inspiration! He always brought a smile to my face and joy to my heart! I wish miss seeing him and his joy of life. Always here if you need anything.
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Art Clarke
July 25th, 2022 at 8:11pm
My deepest sympathy to Nancy and family. I know how difficult times like this can be. Know Gary for years as we all grew up on Van Buren Street.
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Dorothy Cutshaw
July 25th, 2022 at 12:14pm
Condolences from our family to the Smith family, god be with you all.so sad to see this.🙏🙏♥️
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Dean& sherry olsen and family
July 25th, 2022 at 10:28am
Condolences to Gary's family. Knew that man for most of my life. He was friends with my late father, as well as being my 8th grade math teacher. Worked with him at Palisades for many years, seems like we always had some interesting conversations to say the least. He will missed.
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Marty Pfaff
July 25th, 2022 at 10:20am
Mr. Smith aka coach has been involved with our family from our days at Central school to coaching and mentoring our children in various sports. Our sincere condolences to his family.
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Scott, Lisa, Aaron, Steven, and Megan Sollman
July 25th, 2022 at 9:25am
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Mr.Smith, he was always a tremendously nice person! Prayers of comfort to the family during this difficult transition.
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Laine and Olivia Goodrich Carter
July 25th, 2022 at 9:17am
