Gary Drummond
June 02, 2012
Gary Drummond, 62, died Saturday June 2, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Farmington, Iowa.
Gary was born September 26, 1949 to Lowell and Doris Drummond in Fort Madsion. He graduated from Harmony High School and earned his AA degree from Northeast Missouri State University. Gary worked at various places in SE Iowa throughout his life and most recently at Accumold in Des Moines.
Gary loved everything about life and was always ready for living each day to the fullest. He enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, listening to music and attending live shows. He loved watching all different sports, especially the Cardinals, Hawkeyes, Blues, and Saints. Gary also spent time with his friends where they would play cards, golf, and talk about the old times.
Gary knew better than most how short life is and how to get the most of each day given to us.
Gary is survived by his children, Kara (Jeremy) Thornton and Wyatt Drummond; grandchildren, Alec, Cole, and Aidan, all of Johnston; sister, Cheryl (Jay) Morgan of Williamstown, MO; niece, Megan (Shane) Kirchner and her children, Mercedes and Conrad, all of Argyle, IA; and a host of other family and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Stephen Drummond.
Memorial contributions will be received by the family.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Sharp
09/09/2012
Wyatt and Family....
I was so shocked to hear about Gary today even though it has been a few months. I have been thinking about him all day. Gary was a great man and made me laugh every day at work. He reminded me of my own father and I looked forward to seeing him everyday. Hang on to those memories of that game in Minnesota Wyatt, I'm glad you and your dad got to experience it. He will truly be missed by everyone.
Mary Leadley
06/06/2012
My deepest sympathies Wyatt, Kara and family. I will truly miss working with Gary-I enjoyed our chats about golf, the great cookies he baked and the other fun things in life we laughed about. He truly enjoyed himself and spread that joy around. May you all find comfort in the Lord and continue to reflect on all your great memories.
Mark Shaffer
06/06/2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gary's family.I've worked with and known Gary for most of my life,having grown up in the same town as he.I always enjoyed being around Gary,always in a good mood and upbeat.I will always miss your laugh.So long old friend.
Lee Rafdal
06/05/2012
It was always a pleasure being in his company. He was always laughing about something and I loved that about him. He was also one of few people who would talk baseball with me. I will be rooting for your Cardinals Gary.
Peace be with you friend.
Mark Graham
06/05/2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wyatt and the family. I didn't know Gary real well but when I did stop and talk with him he always treated me like family and it seemed like he knew me forever. His smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed. We all know that he is in a much better place now with the Lord looking over him. RIP Gary
Lucas Bohn
06/05/2012
To Gary's Family...Wyatt,
It was so great to get to watch football with Gary and Wyatt on Sundays. I would always ask him what players to play in Fantasy Football and most of the time I could count on him for a WIN! I could talk sports for days with him. I was completely devastated to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and Wyatt you know how to find me.
Craig Crist
06/05/2012
Gary was a caring and good person, a pleasure to know and be around.
Always a friend and hard worker.
Gary will be missed by all who knew him but his great traits and abilities will not end here, they will be caried on by Wyatt and other famly members in memory of Gary.
God Bless
Mark Schilling
06/05/2012
It was my pleasure to get to know Gary both at work and on the golf course. He always had a positive up beat attitude which is a rare trait these days.
Sam Kadura
06/05/2012
To Gary's family: He will be missed. He was a good man with a great sense of humor. He brought a lot of joy and laughter to many people. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He may rest in peace.
Grace Swanson
06/05/2012
To Wyatt and family,
Gary was a bright light in the world. Always kind and welcoming to those around him. We will miss him. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Casey Glenn
06/05/2012
To Wyatt and family - I'm going to miss seeing his smiling face all the time. Even when he wasn't winning, he would still greet me with a smile. Such a happy guy and he will be making everyone laugh in heaven.
Nancy McDonnell
06/04/2012
To Gary's family: I am so sorry for your loss. Willard has been a friend of mine for so many years. He was always so kind and always had a smile on his face. Rest in Peace my dear old friend.
Lee Noe
06/04/2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. Willard was a great guy. We always shared a laugh when we would run into each other. I knew him for over 40 years. He will truly be missed.
Mary Ann (Dunn) Rector
06/04/2012
My condolences go out to Willards family. It is hard to believe that we became friends over 40 years ago. We shared a love of music and a great group of companions. More importantly, he was a kind, gentle, sweet friend when I really needed one. I am sorry we lost touch. Peace to you, old Friend.