Garey Bryan
August 20, 2014
Garey Allen Bryan, 79, passed away on August 20, 2014 at Fountain West Care Center. Garey was born on December 3, 1934 to Herbert and Avis (Stookey) Bryan. He grew up in Des Moines, Iowa graduating from North High School in 1953 where he excelled in sports.
Garey served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 serving on the aircraft carrier, the USS Ticonderoga. He married Patsy Ann Pugh September 9, 1956. Garey joined the Des Moines Police Department in 1960, retiring in July 1990. He also worked at Veterans Auditorium during his time on the Police Force. After retirement, he worked at the Federal Court House as a court security officer.
Garey enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, and cooking for his “wild game feed”. But most of all, he cherished the time he spent with his family and friends at his cabin in Canada, Copper’s Cove on Eagle Lake.
Garey is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Pat; daughters, Cindy (Mac) Slauson and Carol (Don) Slight; son, Garey II; grandchildren, Connor Slight, Lilly Slight, Garey (Shannon) Bryan III, Jacob (Stephanie) Bryan, Mac J. (Cally) Slauson, Patrice (Matt) Witte, and Bryan (Ryan) Martin; and great-grandchildren, Morgan and Madison Bryan, Josie Bryan, Isabella and Katarina Witte, Caleb, Nya and Damareon Martin, and Teigan, Taityn, and Truman Slauson.
Garey was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Herbert.
Garey belonged to several organizations: Iowa State Policeman’s Association, Des Moines Police Burial Association, Iowa State Chiefs of Police Association, Masonic Lodge, Za Ga Zig Shrine, and Elks Lodge.
Family will begin greeting friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2014, with funeral service to start at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. Interment will take place at Masonic Cemetery following the funeral.
The family would like to thank Fountain West Care Center and HCI Hospice Services for all their care.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family for a memorial to be placed at Eagle Lake in Canada in memory of Garey.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Celeste Bremer
09/07/2014
To the Bryan Family:
Condolences on the passing of Garey, who was one of the CSOs where I work. I was out of town and just learned of your loss, and want you to know how much we appreciated how he took care of us. Will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Regards, Judge Bremer
Russ & Dawn Slauson
08/22/2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Hugh &Tannis Williams ,Jen, Lori & families
08/22/2014
Pat & family: Thanks to the adventuresome spirit of two young men and their families travelling to Eagle Lake On., friendships were made here. Over the years ,laughter, fishing tales and picnics on the deck have brought us together each summer.
We will miss Garey, but may you take comfort in knowing his legacy at Eagle Lake will continue.
Our family would like to dedicate a special song to you and in Memory of Garey, "Canadian Summer Dreams " by Liona Boyd
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jim & Pat Trotter
08/21/2014
Pat & Family.....Words can't express the sorrow we feel at the loss of such a good friend & Brother. You all are in our prayers.
Kevin Bullington & Caryn Farmer
08/22/2014
Garey Jr and family... I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad I got to know Big Garey throughout the years. You are all in our prayers. Kevin
Peggy Stiles Houston
08/21/2014
Patsy, As I knew you then: I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad we were all together at the North High reunion last year. My memories of you and Garey go back MANY years. with love Peggy.
Alan Merschman
08/21/2014
Garey Jr. and Family.... So sorry to hear of your loss. As a young man, I always enjoyed and looked up to your father. You will be in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. In Christ, Alan
Troy and Glenda Anderson
08/21/2014
May you know that our arms are wrapped around each of you during this time and that our thoughts and prayers help with the loss of Garey.
Crystal Holscher
08/21/2014
Carol and Family...
So sorry for your loss.
Rona and Ron
08/20/2014
Aunt Pat and kids.. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.. He is at peace. I will always remember his big bark and that is all it was and his laugh from his toes. Love you all
Rona