Gary L. Shockey *
SHOCKEY GARY LEE “SAM” Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Plymouth. Gary was born on September 14, 1935 in Detroit, and lived all his life in Michigan. He had a 30 year career with Mobil Oil Company and later worked for Waste Management. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Eleanore Shockey, and his second wife Diana. He is survived by his children, Karen (Greg) Brueggen, Michael (Rita), and Lisa Cosnowski (Jerry Fraske); and stepchildren Mike Dallman and Lisa Ducharme. He is also survived by his siblings, Ronald (Judy), Brent (Nancy), Judy (Gary) Aili; and 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Dad loved his family, his dog Charlie, traveling and golf. We will miss you. No services are planned. A private celebration will be held in September. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association, P.O. Box 5095, Southfield MI 48086-5095. To share memories please visit vermeulenfuneralhome.com
Published in The Detroit News on Aug. 26, 2010.