Gary L. Baring
August 15, 2021
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Gary Leon “Tookey” Baring, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 15, 2021 in the comfort of his own home with his partner of 17 years, Georgia, by his side.
Gary was born July 8, 1946 in Omaha, Nebraska to Herman and Deloris (Ewing) Baring. He graduated from Tech High School in Des Moines. He went on to earn his degree from Drake University in 1976. Gary was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving on the USS Capricornus and the USS El Paso. He was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. He worked for United Airlines prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his partner, Georgia Parkey; brother, Herman Baring; step-brothers, Gilbert (Jane) Davis and George Davis; son, Gary Baring II; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Baring and Deloris Davis; and step-son, Michael Butts.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be held one hour prior.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Heidi Eddy
08/26/2021
Gary was part of our Venture store family back in the 1990's, we all enjoyed working with him for the short time our store was open...He will be missed by many.
Margie McGuire-Williams
08/22/2021
My Sincerest and Heartfelt condolences to Tookies family..I will miss seeing him at the VA and his smiling face and the talking he and brother had..RIP my friend.
Neva Hill and family
08/20/2021
Sending our condolences to the family. He was the best skater in Des Moines because he was my skate partner. You will be missed.
Berdean Simmons
08/20/2021
My first friend in DesMoines, my big brother. Rest In Peace.
Cathy Mallard
08/20/2021
Sending condolences and prayers to Georgia and the Baring and Davis family. Tookey will be missed. May God Bless and Comfort you .
James and Paulette Clark and Family!
08/20/2021
To all of Tookies family and my cousins and the Love of his life G. I will miss Tookie and the long talks and conversations we would have talking on the phone with him and his Mom My cousin Delores. We would talk about everything. He would call me often. He wanted to have another Family Reunion but it was hard to get anything planned now. I told him we would have to just remember the ones we had and the good times then. The Covid came in and that stopped the conversation. I will miss his calls and all the conversations we had. He always called and kept me up on his family and checked on my side. We talked a lot. He knew a lot of people. loved him and his family. And I am going to miss his calls and thinking about what to do next. The family has my blessings. My the Lord watch over you and keep you strong. Love you all!!!🙏🏾🌹
Terry Riley Patton
08/20/2021
My condolences to the entire family. May God comfort you and give you peace in the coming days.
I have fond memories of Tookey at Drake. Tookey was a good guy and will be missed.
Ron Little & Alice Bryan
08/19/2021
We wish to send our sympathy to Georgia and the rest of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John Burns
08/19/2021
Knew Gary from high school sports competition - wrestling & football especially. Most of all he was a good guy. Seemed mature beyond his years as a teen, and possessed of a quality almost unheard of at that stage in life: Dignity!
May God rest his soul.
Brenda (Burse) Hanson
08/19/2021
My condolences to the Baring and Davis family. I remember "Tookey" from my teenage years. He was
always a sweetheart. RIP.
glenn
08/19/2021
Sorry for your loss. I extend condolences to the Baring family. Frat
Mary Van Horn
08/19/2021
Deepest sympathy to Georgia and the entire family. He will be deeply missed by all of us at AMVETS Post 2. I truly enjoyed speaking with him and his wealth of knowledge. Fair winds my friend.
Juwon
08/18/2021
My condolences goes out to Tookey family. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing.
JoJo
08/18/2021
Took you will be missed. Thanks for all the laughter you gave us all. You were one of a kind !! God sped my friend.
Curtie Joi & Tye Lee
08/18/2021
Blessings to our cousin Tookey. May your wings take you to GOD'S home peacefully. Love & hugs.