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Gary VandeBrake Obituary
GARY E. VANDEBRAKE
January 1, 1942 October 25, 2018
Gary E. VandeBrake passed away the evening of Thursday, October 25, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren as he left to be with the Lord, leaving one loving home for another.
Gary was born January 1, 1942 to Gertrude and Cornelus VandeBrake in Blooming Prairie, MN. He married Shirley on July 19, 1963, and they raised two sons, Todd and Dean. Gary worked as a machinist for over fifty years, and his shop was his passion.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2 at the Church on the Ranch in Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Gary's home church, Church on the Ranch.
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for Gary VandeBrake
David Reeder
January 6, 2019
Looking forward to seeing Gary again
Grant/Bonnie Van De Brake
November 6, 2018
Your loss is great, his gain is huge! Blessings from the lover of your soul, Shirley as you begin this new chapter in your eternal life !
Gaylen and DeeDee Yocubets
November 2, 2018
Shirley and family so sorry for your loss.
We are truly going to miss a wonderful man. Gary was one of the nicest sweetest people we knew.
You are all in our prayers.
my friends passion an livelihood.
gary wright
November 1, 2018
Arms around family an friends.. Linda n Gary
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October 31, 2018
Shirley and family,
So sorry for your loss. I remember your family growing up at Cragmoor church. Dad and mom send their sympathy. Lonnie and Fran Marx are my parents. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers and hugs, Terri Marx -Green.
Gary, Shirley, Linda & Bob at Peyton, CO
Robert Tehan
October 31, 2018
Robert Tehan
October 31, 2018
Shirley, Linda and I are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a special person who will not be forgotten. He was loved and loved all of you. He instilled his special gifts into your relationship with him and that of his extended family. I know that you will miss him. His memory will always be with you and with your family. May God Bless him and all of you during this time of grief. We remember that he loved baseball and especially the Colorado Rockies. We cherish the times that we were able to see both of you. We will miss him.
Love, Linda Quinlivan and Bob Tehan
Sherry Cardenas
October 30, 2018
Gary fought hard to be here. I haven't known Gary very long, but he had a big heart, and was a joy every time I saw him. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Ronald Ramsey
October 30, 2018
I worked for Gary in his Auto / Machine Shop in the 70's and always found him to be a kind and gentle spirit. One of the best bosses I ever worked for. He was almost always in a great mood and loved to laugh. God has blessed you and your family over the years. We will miss you!
Tammy Smidt
October 29, 2018
I miss seeing the entire VandeBrake family, my most special memories with Gary and Shirley is when we were leading youth group at Cragmoor. I think it was mostly Shirley and I doing the work and Gary and Dale goofing off with the kids. Remember that trip to Washington state with me Shirley? So sorry for your loss I've been praying for you for a while now and will continue to pray for you and the families. Love you all!!
Grandpa and Justin
Suzanna VandeBrake
October 29, 2018
At his favorite granddaughter's graduation.
Suzanna VandeBrake
October 29, 2018
Making friends with Nike
Suzanna VandeBrake
October 29, 2018
Gary in his machine shop, Vandebrake Machine, Inc.
Suzanna VandeBrake
October 29, 2018
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