Gary Dale Denning, Sr.
May 01, 2017
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Gary Dale Denning, Sr.
Of Pleasant Hill, Iowa
Gary Denning, Sr., age 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2017 at The Shores at Pleasant Hill. He was born October 10, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Gary was a long-time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was Financial Secretary for UAW Local 450 and retired in 1996 from John Deere after 35 years of service. Gary was an avid golfer, he enjoyed woodworking, and fishing with family and friends.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 59 years, Gail; sons, Gary (Angie) Denning, Jr., and Mike (Cindy) Denning; grandchildren, Stephany (Donny) Anderson, Michelle (Jaron) Agan, Andrea (Greg) Zubulake, and Alyssa Denning; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Raymond (Carol) Denning; sisters, Judy (Lou) Yacinich and Joyce Brown; sister-in-law, Carole Stevenson; brother-in-law, Fran (Gail) Coulthard; and several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy; parents, Don and Dolly Denning; and brother, Don Denning.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, with visitation of friends and family prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Suncrest Hospice in loving memory of Gary.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
John Sheldahl
05/04/2017
I am sorry to hear of Gary's passing. I had the honor of working with Gary as Financial Secretary of Local 450, and know his dedication, work ethic and sense of reality and humor that he brought to the job. Gary was simply that example of someone described as "salt of the earth." Again, I send my condolences to Gail and family. JS
Dean McCollum
05/03/2017
I;m so sorry for your loss,
Gary and I have spent many great days togeather on the golf couirse.I and our partners will miss him very much He was a heck of a competiter.
God bless your family .DLM.
Diana Nagel
05/03/2017
I am so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. He was one HECK of a guy who taught me a lot (Secretary for UAW Local 450). Going to miss our "Buggy Blizzards" (joke he had going) and will miss him calling me "Rosanna Danna". My thoughts and prayers goes out to Gail and the whole family.
Jennifer (Harkness) Umphfleet
05/03/2017
When I think of St. Mark's, I will always think of Gary and Gail. Gary and my father, Dave Harkness, spent many years together serving the church- and had a remarkable friendship. I shall always remember his kind and caring personality. Loving thoughts and prayers to Gail and family.
Judy Campbell McNeley German
05/02/2017
It is so sad to hear about Gary. I remember Gail and Gary from Jr. High and High School. They were so much in love. Gail is fortunate to have shared many years with her loving partner. My husband passed away in March; I know how you are feeling Gail. My thoughts are with you. Judy