Gary W. Spencer
Funeral Information
Home:
Greeley, KS
Date of Death:
January 18, 2012
Place of Birth:
Garnett, KS
Birthdate:
May 17, 1950
Age:
61
Funeral Service:
Monday, January 23, 2012 10:30 AM Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, KS
Visitation:
Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett, KS
Interment:
St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio, KS
Biography
Gary Spencer, age 61 of Greeley, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at his home.
He was born on May 17, 1950, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Wayne and Eva (McCarty) Spencer. He spent his childhood in Greeley and graduated from Greeley High School in 1968. Gary served in the U.S. Army from July of 1970 until March of 1972. While in the service he served in Germany. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal and a Sharpshooter Medal.
Gary was united in marriage to Colette Wolken on April 27, 1974 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, Kansas. This union was blessed with four children; Sean, Craig, Michael and Amy.
Gary worked on many local projects and power plants as a Boilermaker, with Local Lodge 84 of Paola; and later as a Pipefitter with the Plumber & Pipefitters Local Union No. 397 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He also worked in the shops at BEHM and Taylor Forge.
He was a member of the Greeley United Methodist Church. Gary loved KU basketball and NASCAR; restoring trucks; and afternoons with the "Café Coffee Club"; but his greatest joy was his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Wayne and Eva Spencer; and his son Craig Spencer in 1999.
Gary is survived by his wife, Colette Spencer, of the home; two sons, Sean Spencer and wife Robin of Osawatomie, Kansas; Michael Spencer and wife Christina of Mound City, Kansas; one daughter, Amy Malone and husband Robert of Raymore, Missouri; one sister, Sharon Spencer of Lenexa, Kansas; twelve grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday evening at the funeral home in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to T.H.E. Brain Trust (a brain cancer caregiver's support site) and sent in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, PO BOX 408, Garnett, KS 66032.
He was born on May 17, 1950, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Wayne and Eva (McCarty) Spencer. He spent his childhood in Greeley and graduated from Greeley High School in 1968. Gary served in the U.S. Army from July of 1970 until March of 1972. While in the service he served in Germany. He was awarded a National Defense Service Medal and a Sharpshooter Medal.
Gary was united in marriage to Colette Wolken on April 27, 1974 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scipio, Kansas. This union was blessed with four children; Sean, Craig, Michael and Amy.
Gary worked on many local projects and power plants as a Boilermaker, with Local Lodge 84 of Paola; and later as a Pipefitter with the Plumber & Pipefitters Local Union No. 397 of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He also worked in the shops at BEHM and Taylor Forge.
He was a member of the Greeley United Methodist Church. Gary loved KU basketball and NASCAR; restoring trucks; and afternoons with the "Café Coffee Club"; but his greatest joy was his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Wayne and Eva Spencer; and his son Craig Spencer in 1999.
Gary is survived by his wife, Colette Spencer, of the home; two sons, Sean Spencer and wife Robin of Osawatomie, Kansas; Michael Spencer and wife Christina of Mound City, Kansas; one daughter, Amy Malone and husband Robert of Raymore, Missouri; one sister, Sharon Spencer of Lenexa, Kansas; twelve grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, January 23, 2012 at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett. Burial will follow in the St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 5:00-7:00 PM, Sunday evening at the funeral home in Garnett. Memorial contributions may be made to T.H.E. Brain Trust (a brain cancer caregiver's support site) and sent in care of Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, PO BOX 408, Garnett, KS 66032.
Candles
Sue Kimball Stringer
2012-01-19 16:47:58
Colette and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I always found Gary's ability to recall sporting events and stats amazing.
Frank & Connie Wittman
2012-01-19 19:00:55
Colette, Sean, Michael, Amy, Sharon and families, ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Gary. We loved spending time over the years being a part of your lives. Gary was a good friend. Frank and he enjoyed riding to work together and spending time together in the years since his illnes kept him homebound. The Saturday drive was such a great time when they went cruising together when Gary was no longer able to drive. The trip to Hutchinson to watch Central Heights Basketball. God gave you Gary longer than you ever dreamed. God bless you all at this time.
Marlyn Katzer Burkhardt
2012-01-19 19:08:40
Colette, your children and families and Sharon, sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He put up a great fight for a lot of years. Now he is watching over all of you and will be making sure you get much needed rest. RIP Gary.
Ruth Wittry
2012-01-19 22:21:28
Colette, We all loved Gary.
My prayers are with you.
Alfred and Diana Katzer
2012-01-20 00:53:43
Colette Your family is our prayers and thoughts. God has greeted Gary with popen arms and he is at peace now. May God be with yhour family at this time.
Linda Hill
2012-01-20 01:57:05
Collette and Kids: Gary's battle is now over and his pain and suffering is no longer affecting him. Keep the memories you have of Gary alive as these will get you through the tough days ahead. He may be gone from your sight but never gone from your hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Be comforted knowing that Gary is now watching God's team from the sidelines!
Connie Shopher
2012-01-20 02:56:34
Remember how much Sharon adored her little brother. We used to play football with him. Such a handsome boy. May he rest in peace
Pat & Connie Rockers
2012-01-20 13:59:51
Colette, Sean, Michael, Amy and Sharon, our sympathy and prayers are with you and your families. Gary fought a long battle. May you find comfort in so many wonderful memories.
One of my earliest memories of Gary is riding his bike around Greeley. I would watch from Betty's house as he cruised into the yard, always going fast. How many ballgames did you attend for the kids and then following the Bank's team with Gary playing for years. Any time we had a question about KU basketball, "Gary would know," always came to mind. Gary will be missed, yet he leaves such a wonderful legacy in his family.
Mark and Laurie Stevenson
2012-01-20 15:53:42
Gary was one of my favorite people. Collette , you and Gary fought the good fight, remember we will see him again. I will always remember hisL5GV ability to let the refs at Central Heights basketball games know he was not pleased with their ability to call a game. He did it in a funny and memorable way. You are in our prayers. Mark and Laurie
Rick Huettenmueller
2012-01-20 19:56:47
I am so sorry for your loss! I have many memories growing up as neighbors. He was always one of the good guys always willing to help out! I remember so well when he got his first car and how proud he was! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Janice & Clark Oliver
2012-01-20 21:40:59
We never met Gary but are dear fiends of Sharon. Our thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Scott and Melissa Biltz
2012-01-20 21:58:15
We never met Gary, but were friends and worked with Sharon at Timken. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. Love Scott and Melissa
Mike and Judy Rues
2012-01-20 23:02:32
Colette and family, We have so many fond memories of you and Gary through out the years: Mike being in your wedding, Mike and Gary working together on many jobs, watching our kids in sports and visiting at the ballfields in Greeley and the Cafe'and also the class of "68" reunions. We will remember Gary forever in our hearts. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike and Judy
kathy wittman
2012-01-21 21:54:33
We are so saddened by your loss....Gary was a wonderful person and friend. We will miss him.
Chuck & Kathy
Mary Renzenberger Pruitt
2012-01-22 02:26:30
So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you with peace in this time of sorrow.
Joan & Marlin
2012-01-23 03:53:31
Colette, Gary was a very lucky man and he knew it. He had you for his best friend. Now he will be your brightest star in the heavens. Gary and Craig will be together now watching over you, Sean, Micheal, and Amy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
cecil & Dorothy Lickteig
2012-01-23 14:00:06
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Christa (Hermreck) & Bob Griffiths
2012-01-23 16:52:28
Collette abd Families, so very sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for all of You!
Jeff & Sue Dykes family
2012-01-24 15:39:52
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers ar with you at this difficult time.
Steve and Judy Snow
2012-01-26 05:59:14
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you. And comfort you. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. May God wrap his arms around you.