I remember the miles we travelled on our respective British twin motorcycles. You on your Triumph Daytona and me on my BSA Lightning.

Remembering many of Gary's wonderful years with saddest heart. Deepest sympathy To Shirley and Erik.

Gary was one of many of my big buddies when I was growing up. I will miss him coming hunting.

Shirley, I remember what a beautiful family you all are. You and ErikI can't believe he's going to be an Aggie real soon---it seems like yesterday that he was born!are in my prayers and thoughts. Let me know if I can help in any way. Love you.

Dear dear Shirley, 
Please accept my love and deep sympathy for your loss of your husband. You and your son Erik are in my heart and prayers. 
Love, 
Evie Kness

Shirley, my daughter, Peggy Husky, told me about the loss of your dear husbank. Please accept my sincere sympathy. Norma Vorpahl

Shirley and Erik, 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

He was a man who was even tempered, easy to work with and was always willing to do what it took to be the best at what he did. It was truly an honor to have known Gary, we will miss him.

Shirley, 
I am so sorry. I pray that God will give you and Erik and all the family the perfect peace that only He can give. 
Love, 
DianeMartinNoskrent-from Hirsch

May our thoughts and prayers be with the family during this difficult time. Allen Kechejian, Jose Yagual, Dennis Kelly, David Mercado, Rich Dickerson, Steve Hudson, Steve Jackman, Tom Harris, Tom Henderson, Geoff Lopez, Jerry Wenger, Mario Richardson, Ken May, Bob West, Freddie Lopez, Wally Lindquist, Jeff Nelson, Robert Sutherland, Andre Ortolani, Frank Roark, Art Heckerman,Freddie Bruno, Nelson Donato, Cliff Drinkwater, Rich Cote, Rick Carmean.

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. Please know you are in my prayers. 
Sally Bailey

Shirley and Erik, 
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Shirley I can't believe your baby is graduating. But then I'm a grandmimi and that's hard to believe. Peggy Husky sent me the news about Gary. I will be praying for you and your family during these sad days. Love ya, 
Rhonda

I worked with Gary at Santa Rosa's Information Mgmt. Dept. He was our manager for several years. I will remember him as a very caring, fun loving person. I respected and loved him as a dear friend, co-worker & manager. Gary always talked to us about his family. Especially Erik. How he loved his son and his wife Shirley very much. If you ever need anything just write to me at this e-mail address. My sympathy and regards go out to his entire family and friends. As I know we all will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Leslie

He was a Great Boss and a Good Friend. His stories of going home to be with his family up north were always amusing. He said some called it hunting, to him it was a time to be with family and to enjoy the outdoors. He will be missed by those of us who had the opportunity to work with him as well as those of us who had the opportunity to be his friends.

We are very saddened and shocked over Gary going home to be with the Lord. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do for you. There aren't any words to relieve the pain but only time can ease it. 
I always enjoyed the boy's hockey games with you and Gary. He was such a great guy and I never felt uncomfortable around him. A true gentleman and down to earth. What Jesus called the salt of the earth... a good citizen, husband, father and working man who did what was right in this life. 
We can never know why God took Gary home but later on when we go home, we'll probably be able to see why very clearly. 
Our family has always been very impressed by Erik who is such a good,kind dependable young gentleman himself, and he's exactly what every parent would want in a son. I know that Gary was very proud of Erik and will continue to be pleased as Erik goes the road and does the job that the Lord has in mind for him. We must see the goodness of Gary and Shirley reflected in this fine son. 
I lost my dad when I was 15 and now at age 52, I pray sometimes and ask the Lord to tell my dad hello and thank you, that we are doing fine and we'll see him later on down the road. 
I don't think any bad news gets into Heaven but I don't see anything in the Bible or any reason that they don't get good news reports in that wonderful place. I'm sorry for writing so much and I hope and pray that you be comforted by the Lord at this tragic time. 
Chelsea says that she loves you and wishes as we do that we could be there but we are not able to. 
Love you both and please do call on us if we can help in any way! We will keep the two of you and all of Gary's family and friends in our prayers. 
Love, the Blows, 496-2561

Gary, it's been a long time since we all met but it went by in an instant. How was I to know you would turn out to be such a good friend? I will miss the way your eyes twinkled when you smiled and laughed, and how you would come up behind me as I worked, pat my shoulder and say, "You ok, Kiddo?". You were so supportive and helpful, no matter what. I'll miss ragging you every day because you worked too hard to take a lunch break with the rest of us. I'll even miss those darned 8am staff meetings you scheduled. What I wouldn't give to have one tomorrow morning. I love you, Gary. We all do. Don't you forget us. See you soon.

Shirley, I am so saddened to hear about Gary. I worked with him during the entire time he was at Santa Rosa. We always had such enjoyable conversations. 
May the Lord bless you and your family and may your faith sustain you. 
I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the service this evening but my prayers are with you and Erik.

Shirley, We are very saddened to learn of your loss. Please know that our sympathy and love are with you while you work through this difficult time.

Dear Shirley, Erik, & Family, We first met Gary in early 1970's--a hippy-ish guy who won our hearts. Lastly, a businessman in suit & tie. We're so proud that he became a part of our family. We enjoyed him as a cousin for the past "26" years. We'll always love him & miss him with all of you. Love, Jeannie & Jim

Shirley we send our love and thoughts to you at this time. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Dear Shirley, 
I have missed you this year and I am so sorry that I am contacting you at such a sad time. I cannot express in words how much compassion I feel for you and your son. I can only hope and pray that your faith in the Lord, your family and your friends will provide you with the strength to pass through this storm. I am currently on a leave of absence due to surgery and will not be able to attend the service, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn Lavelle

Dear Shirley,Erik and family, 
We are so very sad to learn of Gary's passing - it's very hard to believe. We have always treasured our memories of your family. We are at a loss of words at this time - we can only say how very sorry that Gary is gone. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless you. Please e-mail or call at 281-320-8815 sometime, it would give us such pleasure to hear from you. Thinking of you, Phillip, Mary Jo, Phillip Matthew and Jacqueline.

Ronnie and I remember what a kind, gentle person Gary was. He also had a quick wit and seem to always have a smile on his face and funny comment. He was a good husband and father.

The Gary I came to know was alway of good heart and I feel his last moments where doing something that made him happy with someone he loved very much. 
I will always remember him with a happy heart.

Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and Erik.

Gary was the best, he was always kind person. He will be missed. I think of him when the Air show comes to Houston.

Although I never had the opportunity to get know Mr. Gebhardt, I believe the fact that he's raised such a fine son speaks volumes about the man. As Erik's physics teacher the past two years, I've had the opportunity to interact with a young man who clearly possesses not only great intellect and enthusiasm for learning, but more importantly, a strong character, cheerful nature, and compassion for others. These attributes don't just appear without loving fathers. Erik and Mrs. Gebhardt, you and your family are in my prayers. Please let me know if there's anything I can do. 
Matt McDaniel

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

I always enjoyed being Gray's friend at Grandville High School and will miss him dearly. I know that he is in a better place. I will continue to pray for his family and friends.

Shirley, 
I am Peggy Husky's sister. Gary's death has hit hard for her and others at Hirsch. I wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. Know that you are loved and supported by many friends. 
--Geri Williams

Shirley and Eric - 
My thought and prayers are with you today. I worked with at American General in Houston. He spoke of you often and sweetly. You were the treasures in his world. He was a wonderful friend and co-worker. His heart was filled with love and kindness. I too will miss him, but I take refuge knowing he is in the arms of our Lord. May God's blessing be with you. - Rick

Words cannot express my sorrow and sadness at the loss of Gary. Our prayers & condolences go out to all his family and friends. May his spirit ride free in Heaven.

I was great friends with Gary while at Grandville High school and on the swim team. He will be sadly missed. May the Lord watch over him now and may he have eternal peace.

Gary, Ride with the wind! May GOD watch over your family!! Gunslgr 
Southern Cruisers Riding Club 
Hill Country Chapter

Gary was a family man, a fun loving person and a great person to work with. He will be greatly missed.

Shirley ...Gary was a real hard worker, and he knew how to enjoy life. He always gave 150% in everything. He will be missed, but he will always be remembered by those who knew him well.

Dear Shirley and Erik, 
I had the great pleasure to work with Gary on projects that the hospital undertook and really enjoyed working with him. You should know that he was well liked and respected, a man who was fair in his dealings with both his co-workers and those of us who were peddling our wares. I received a book of poetry today from my husband's aunt in England. It was written by a lady who had recently lost her husband. I opened it to a page and read a passage that I want to share with you here. It's called, "Our Love", and the last paragraph is this: "Love is a kaleidoscope, complex in its changing patterns, 
Varying the colours to suit the intricate movements of its moods. 
But the power of love is absolute and unwavering, 
And to have felt its touch is to have embraced life." May you hold fast to your memories and honor them. Please accept my heartfelt condolences, Joey Barnes

Gary: I'm going to miss your smile when something tickled you and your ability to remain calm and gracious when the rest of us were not able to remain that way. You were always so thorough and professional in everything you did. I know your family was proud of you as a husband, father, and a man. It was obvious you were proud of them both by the way your face looked when you spoke of them. God bless you, Shirley, Erik, and the rest of your family. Dan

OBITUARY

Gary Gebhardt

May 10, 1949 – May 24, 2003

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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