Muskegon
Mr. Gary Sheldon Thrasher, age 65, passed away at home with his family around him, on Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born in Battle Creek on June 17, 1946 to Hobart and Eunice (Alexander) Thrasher. Gary is survived by his mother, Eunice Fenton of Muskegon; daughter, Tammy (Chuck) Slater of Muskegon; son, Rick Thrasher of Whitehall; grandson, Josh (Erin) Brooks of Hobart, IN; 2 great-grandkids, Braiden and Kynzi; 3 brothers, Rod (Shannon) Alexander of Kalkaska, Gill Thrasher of IN, Hobart (Patty) Thrasher of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews; all his special friends and the family dog, Abby. He was preceded in death by his father, Hobart S. Thrasher and by a sister, Charlotte S. Harms. Gary was an avid business owner in Muskegon of WindJammer, Peppermill, V.I.P., T.G. Muggs, Marine Tap Room, Nauty’s, Dockers Waterfront Café, Pop-A-Top and the Tipsy Toad. He enjoyed the public and entertaining people. He loved being by the water every chance he got and loved to travel. He was full of life always. Memorial Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.