In Remembrance Of
Gary Lynn Wallingford
Gary Lynn Wallingford, of Platte City, MO passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012.
He was born on December 10, 1946 to William Ellsworth and Martha Rae (Taylor) Wallingford in Tracy, MO. In 1965, Gary graduated from Platte City High School. He then attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg where he received his Bachelors Degree.
On March 12, 1971 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Mae Larson. They lived in central Minnesota and settled in Platte City where they made their home.
Gary worked for over 35 years as a sales engineer for Mobil Oil Corporation, retiring in 2006. He had a special love for the outdoors, his lake house and “The El Camino”, but most of all being with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Gary is survived by his wife Bonnie; daughters, Camille Wallingford, Leah Melsha and husband Jeff, Erica Wallingford-Heishman, Christy Gair and husband Todd and KateLynn Wallingford and fiancé Tyler Armstrong; seven grandchildren, Tarah, Devin and wife Abbie, Connor, Kayla, Jacob, Luke, and Adam; great-granddaughter, Alaina; numerous granddogs; mother, Martha Wallingford; brother, Bill Wallingford and wife Sue; sister Patricia Esfandiary and husband Ali; several nieces and nephews, and many relatives and friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 23rd at First Baptist Church Platte City.
Burial: Platte City Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22nd at the church
Donations may be made to the church.
Arrangements: Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
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Bob Berlin
Dear Bonnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had the good fortune to work with Gary in Mobil marketing. To many of us, he was so much more than a trusted colleague. Gary was a true friend. May God comfort you always.
Scott Stern
Bonnie and Famly,
My sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. Gary was always one of our most favorite representatives. Always, considered Gary a friend and was so highly regarded by all the people that he touched. That engaging smile warmed was a true window into his soul. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leah
Dad you were and are my hero. You are the best man I ever knew. You taught me so much and never gave up on me. I miss you so so much. us girls will keep our promise to take care of mom. Give my papas and grams a big hug for me. Love, leah
Erica
Dad,
You have taught me well, I am holding strong for mom. I WILL be here for her, although I can not fill your shoes or the whole in her heart. You touhed so many lives, I am at peace knowing you are with our creator and I will join you when it is my time. I love you daddy….Erica Lynny the bad penny!!
Nicole Vabre
My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this hard time.
Mike Paulsen
TO: Bonnie and family members
I heard of this terrible news this morning and just can’t imagine the pain and sorrow that must be in your household. Such terrible news to happen to someone who not only was a co-worker of mine for years, but turned into a special friend. Even my kids always asked about UNCLE GARYs Timex watch that was still caught in his chest from the doctor who forgot it there. I have spent many, many hours behind the windshield with Gary and he will ALWAYS hold a special place in my heart and always had a smile on his face…even when I didn’t have one on mine. He has left such a legacy behind, and I know his co-workers and the huge extended family and friends will miss him greatly! Please pass on my condolences to your extended family at this trying time, and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mike
Jennifer & James Smith
We both talk about how we loved running into Gary around town. He always had something to tease us about! I remember when in high school….seeing him at the home football games, his spot sitting on the hill. Truly a great guy and we know he will be missed by so many.
Anita Yost
You have my deepest sympathy. May your memories give you strength.
Keith and Lorraine
Bonnie and Family,
Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. We will miss Gary so much. He was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather and friend. We will keep the memories we shared with him in our hearts forever.
Liz Bruner
Thoughts and prayers to you at this time of the loss of Gary. Heartfelt Love to Bonnie and the girls.
Barb Thomas
No words to make the pain go away, but many warm thoughts, and sharing tears with you all. Obviously your family is full of love and surrounded by it. What a legacy Gary leaves!
Ron and Carol Gair
We will miss Luke and Adams other Papa so much. You were a ray of sunshine and laughter. I played Elvis all the way home from the airport in your honor. Love to all always, Carol and Ron
Marsha & Donald Dale
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gary Wallingford. May he rest in peace.
Pam Turner Wirth
Bonnie and family: I was so sorry to hear the news. Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful picture of Gary. His smile and love of life was contagious. Gary was a great man and will be missed by many.
Doug Towns
You will be missed Gary. Everything I really needed to learn in the oil business you taught me. I hope you are enjoying that big cigar in the sky my friend.
Jeana Jeffries
My thoughts and prayers are with you Erica and your family. May God give you strength.
Trudy & Steve Littleton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce & Sheila McConnell
Bonnie and girls, words cannot say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Our love to all of you and your family.