GARY MCCARREL'S ONLINE FUNERARY GUESTBOOK AT http://www.legacy.com/DeseretNews/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=87760333 ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 10, 2007 Norma: Maxine and I are deeply saddened in the passing of our dear friend and shipmate Gary. Knowing Gary since 1952, our three years aboard the USS Grasp and then our continued friendship over the past 55 years I cannot find the words to express my feelings for your loss. A weekago Sunday Gary and I had one of best phone conversations in a long while. I will always cherish our talk and plans that we made for this coming year. God Bless you, Don and Maxine Edwards Donald Edwards (Eugene, OR) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 9, 2007 Norma, We were saddened when we read about Gary's death. It was a pleasure to work with you Norma, and know of your love for him and your family. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Richard and Luan Hixson ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 9, 2007 Gary was a good friend. It was a pleasure working with him, and being with him, socially. Our deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed. Walt Ness (Murray, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 8, 2007 Gary will be sorely missed. I had the joy of working the gates with him. He would come up the jetway and say okay PEANUT, let's board them. It would make everyone look at me and we would both chuckle. I'm so sorry for your loss and will certainly miss not getting the chance to see him one more time at the Frontier Reunion. May God bless you. Karen and Roger Greenwood (Casa Grande, AZ) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 7, 2007 I had the pleasure to work with Gary in DEN. He was always the gentleman & truly one of Frontiers finest. Goodbye Friend. Wally Reid Wally Reid (Denver, CO) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 7, 2007 I have many fond memories of Gary. I considered myself fortunate to have worked with Gary for 27 years at Frontier, and 10 more years with Gary at Delta. MY sympathy to the family. Stan Covington (Salt Lake City, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 7, 2007 Dear Wonderful McCarrel family, It is a great blessing to know each one of you. Gary was always so kind and caring. He seems like part of our family. There could not have been better neighbors than you across the street growing up. You are still such a support always welcoming us home each time we come home from a military assignment. We love you and so do each one of our children (Jessica sends her love from her mission in Hawaii). We are so very sorry to hear of Garys passing. We will all miss him so much but are comforted knowing we we will all see him again. You are such dear friends. We send you our love and deep admiration. Court and Vicki K. Wilkins (Lakenheath AFB, England) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 6, 2007 Norma, Lisa & Scott, We are saddened by Gary's passing and hope that your memories of him will bring you comfort as you go on without him. He was a great person--easy to know and fun to be around and we will all miss him. XO-John & Dorothy Caldwell John Caldwell (Vernal, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 6, 2007 Dear McCarrel family, We knew Gary only a short while, but he brightened our day each time we saw him. He knew how to make everyone feel important. What a legacy he leaves to his children and grandchildren. We send our condolences, and hope your memories of Gary will fill your hearts with warmth. Jim and Marilyn Nielson (Bountiful, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 6, 2007 Norma Please except my condolences, I worked with Gary in Denver and Jackson Hole and we shared some special times. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Fred & Shirley Elliott (Inverness, FL) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 6, 2007 Dear Norma and family, Both my husband and I worked with Gary at Frontier Airlines. I only worked with him in Denver, but everyday that I saw him he always made me laugh. Chuck and I both thought of him so often and really wished we knew how we could get in touch. He was very special to both of us. May Our Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this most difficult time. All of Our Love, Chuck and Judy Caruthers (Magnolia, TX) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 This neighborhood will certainly miss the warmth that Gary added to it. Gary had become like family to us, and he will especially be missed by his Sam. Our hearts go out to Norma and his family. We love you! Pete, Jennifer, Sam Vanderlinden (Bountiful, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 God Bless,Gary,Norma,Scott and Lisa and the grandkids. We haven't seen each in some time,but the memories live on. Many good times at Riverton and Denver,and SLC.Our heart goes out to the family Fuzz and Freda Fuzz Parten (Castle Rock, CO) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Norma, Scott and Lisa, I am so sorry that you have to go through the health issues that your family has suffered. Such wonderful people should not have to know pain or grief. Cory, Chris, Bob and I have always had fond memories of Gary's wonderful sense of humor and the love that he has for his family. It was always great to get together as neighbors at Christmas time. We will continue to keep all of you in our hearts, while hoping that time will soften your sorrows. Much love and caring - Debbie Debbie Bennion (Bountiful, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Dear Scott, Rayma and kids, Just wanted you to how sorry we are for your loss, and that we are thinking of you. Ron and Dixie Ufford Dixie Ufford (Vernal, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 We were so saddened to hear of Gary's death. Even though we had not been touch for many year, I have many happy memories of our fishing together and working together in Riverton, Wy. and Salt Lake. He was one of the finest men I've had the privilege of knowing and working with. Our sympathy goes to you, Norma, and your children. Don and Jackie Armstrong. Donald Armstrong (Thayne, WY) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Gary and I shared the same old teacher, Royal Burt. I feel I have lost a great friend. We did share some great times together. I have lost part of my past. Gary we will miss you. Gary (OB) Bollschweiler (Clearfield, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 McCarrel Family, I was so sad to hear of you loss. I have many wonderful memories with your family. Many memories of camping,fishing,yellowstone...so many. When I think back to my childhood your family has a great big part in it. Norma and Gary were just my other parents that lived across the street. If I wasnt at home I was with Lisa. My parents Mel and Carla Kimball have become the Greatest of friends with the McCarrels, we will all miss Gary and his wonderful friendship. All my Love Barbara K.Nicholls Barbara Kimball Nicholls (so. Ogden, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Gary was one of my dearest friends during my years at Frontier and Delta. He went above and beyond in his various positions with the airlines, yet he had the respect of anyone that worked with or for him. He was a gentle, caring person who had a special ability to make everyone feel at ease. If we had more Garys in this world it would be a better place. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Norma and his children and grandchildren. Marlene Jensen Francis (Salt Lake City, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Gary was a wonderful person, he was very special to everyone who knew him. I enjoyed working with him and enjoying his sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with Norma and his family at this difficult time. Beth Pohlman (Bountiful, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 I really liked Gary and always admired him. He was a cool guy. If he called you "Hoss", then you knew you were ok. He inspired us to name our children Scott and Lisa too. Kerry Stephens (clinton, UT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 From the first day that I arrived in SLC, Gary made me feel right at home. He taught me many things that helped me with my career at Frontier. More importantly he taught me a lot that still helps me in life. He was a great man who was always a pleasure to be around. I am so happy that I had another chance to visit with him in 2005 at the reunion. God bless you Gary. My deepest sympathy to the family. Tom Schmidt (Missoula, MT) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 I only worked with Gary a short time while in Salt Lake. He was a great person to work for and with. God's Peace by with your family. Dave Gabbert (Dickinson, ND) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 All the folks at the old Frontier Airlines are saddened by the news of Gary's passing. Our condolences to his many friends and family. Jake Lamkins (Fayetteville, AR) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 I have considered Gary a good friend for 34 years. He was instrumental in my love of the game of golf as helped get me started. The Frontier Family will miss him greatly. Paul Farris (Lowell, AR) ------------------------------------------------------------------- May 5, 2007 Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you experience God's peace and comfort. I worked with Gary while he was with Frontier Airlines in Salt Lake City. Many memories were made there. David and Bonnie Taylor (Auburndale, FL)