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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR
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Simon Gary
Visitation: Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Yurs Funeral Home of Geneva Service: Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 10:30 AM at First Baptist Church of Geneva - 2300 South Street, Geneva IL Burial Location: Forest Home Cemetery - Forest Park, IL |
OBITUARY
Simon Gary, 90, passed on to his eternal life February 28, 2010.Born May 15, 1919, Chicago, IL, son of the late Simon and Rosetta Gary, he was the former owner of Scientific Control Laboratories, Chicago, current member of First Baptist Church of Geneva, and a beloved member of the Carriage Oaks community.
Si lived life to the fullest, always thinking of others first and wanting to be God’s faithful servant.
Simon was married to the late Betty Lorean (Beeson) on Nov, 15, 1942, in Indianapolis, IN. They were the parents of the late Simon Peter Gary III, Cheryl (Charles) Currie, Jean (Kenneth) Dolezal, and Karen Tjernlund. The couple was blessed with 7 grandchildren, Christine Currie, Kathleen (Gabriel) Chavez, Carolyn (Jeffrey) Funke, Peter Currie, Gregory (Natalie) Dolezal, Brandon (Leslie) Dolezal, and Michael Dolezal. The twelve great-grandchildren added much joy to “Granddaddy’s” life. Si is survived by one sister, Lois (late James) Case, and numerous extended family members.
Visitation March 3, 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Yurs funeral Home, 1771 W. State Street, Geneva, and March 4, 9:30, until time of service at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South Street. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethesada Lutheran Communities, 600 Hoffman Drive, Watertown, WI, or First Baptist Church of Geneva.
CONDOLENCES
"Mr. Gary was my mentor, role model and friend in the first years of my professional life at Scientific Control Labs. I've always strived to emulate his ability to solve the challenges in business and life in a thoughtful, fair, ethical, and effective manner.
If Mr. Gary (and he'll always be Mr. Gary to me) has made as much of an impression on others as he has with me, then the world has been greatly improved in his time. I will remember him fondly always."
"Si was a wonderful bridge player. He always seemed to be able make bids no one else could. He will be missed."
"Si really was a great guy - he kindly taught me some things that I still use in business today. I heard so many good things about him from others, as well.
Always pleasant, always smiling. And he had that twinkle in his eyes like nobody else!"
"We wish to express our most sincere sympathies and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Si was a very special and thoughtful person. I was fortunate to have been associated with Si when he was a valued and loved Dirctor of Standard Federal Bank and I the Vice President and Corporate Secretary.
I remember Si's thoughtful and sharp questioning during board meetings. Si's input and wise consul certainly made Standard a better and more caring organization and those of us who knew him a better person.
He will be missed; however, Si will certainly live on in our hearts.
Leonard A. Metheny,Sr.
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"Our heartfelt sympathy. "
"To the family of Si,
Jane and I want to offer our deepest sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers. On the Board of Directors of Standard Federal Bank for 10 years with Si was enjoyable and educational. He always brought a scientific approach to solving problems and when Si spoke we all listened. Not only was he an intellectual, he was fun to be around, and I am much better having been around him.
God's blessing to the entire family.
George"Rocky" & Jane Lane"