"God bless you Garry. We must remember that we are only on earth a short time. I am sure you are looking down on all of us. We will see you again RIP "
In loving memory of
Garry L. Snook
April 30, 1943 - January 28, 2019
Garry L. Snook
Canton- Garry L. Snook, 75, of Canton, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019, at Unity Point Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
He was born on April 30, 1943, in Marrietta, to Carl and Macie (Brush) Snook.
He married Lynne (Hartwig), on January 1, 1991, in Peoria.
He is survived by his wife, four children, Shawn Snook, of Peoria, Jason Snook, of Canton, Brett (Christine) Heintz, of North Carolina, and Marnie (Ryan) Harris, of Dunlap, five grandchildren, Dakota and Hannah Snook, Camryn Snook, Harper and Paige Harris, and two great-grandchildren, Jaylen and Aishur.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one step brother.
Garry graduated from Canton High School and served in the United States Army. He worked at Canton Community Bank for several years before joining the transportation industry. During the majority of his years in the transportation business he worked as a dispatcher and operations manager for Tobler Transfer and Jolliff Transportation. He later retired from Brubaker Transfer in Goodfield, where he was a partner. During his retirement he spent many enjoyable years at his home at Canton Lake.
Memorials may be made to the Peoria Pediatric Resource Center, 320 Armstrong Peoria, IL 61603, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Cremation Rites will be accorded. Per his wishes there will be no public services.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"I will miss you grandpa. :( But, now you are in a better place and can be happy! It was really hard when you passed. I cried and cried but I know that you are watching over me and the others! your grandaughter, Camryn "
"Lynne & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed having Gary & you for my neighbors in Morton. May fond memories and the support of family and friends get you through this difficult time. Mary Venden"
"Lynne, so sorry to hear of Garry's passing. I always looked forward to spending time with him. He was a great friend and confidant. He is missed. May God bless you and the family are you celebrate his life. A Great man!"
"Lynne, very sorry to hear about Garry, always got allow very well with him when he was Operations Mgr. and dispatcher for Tobler, IPP and Jolliff Transportation when I had my truck leased there. It was always great to run into you guys. Again I know he will be missed, he had great sense of humor. Duane Graham"
"Snook family. I am so sorry to learn of Garry's passing. I've known Garry since the '60's. Worked with him at Community Bank for several years. And spent lots of Saturday nights with Garry, Linda, Dick (my first husband) at the old Suburban dancing and having lots of fun. The 4 of us also shared some fun camping trips. Garry was a fun guy, easy and pleasant to work with. I have lots of special memories. Sending prayers & hugs to all. With much sympathy. Bernita Hammond-Trigg"
"Lynne and family, I am so sorry to hear of Garry's passing. He was a great guy and one of a kind!! I really enjoyed working with him for so many years and have a lot of great memories. He will be missed. My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Barb Lee"
"Special Times, Fun and Friends were shared with Garry during our Jr. High and High School years in Canton. I was saddened to hear of his passing and extend my sympathy to his family. Janet Laird"
"Shawn, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences. Mike Snell"
"Jason, Shawn and Families, I'm sorry for your loss. I think of you often.~Mary Jo"
"Lynn ,Jason and shawn very sorry to hear about garry he will be missed we worked to gather several years "
"Thank you Shawn for informing me and my family of Garry's passing. I am sad, as he was in a class of his own. He will be missed. My prayers are with you all.
Joshua 1..9"
"Lynne, so sorry to hear about Garry. Although I haven't seen you guys for several years. I thought about you often. You and your family are in my prayers. Chuck Mastronardi"
"My deepest sympathy to Lynne and all of Garry?s family. Garry was so fun to banter with. His wit and charm will be missed by many! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult journey. ????"
"Lynne and family: Don and I are so sad to hear about Garry. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers. "
"Lynne: We were so saddened by Garry's passing. Our family always enjoyed visiting with Garry over the years. His dry sense of humor and ability to tease with good humor were a joy to all of us. He will be missed greatly."
"Jason, Shawn, Lynne and families: our hearts go out to you. Your dad was quite a guy! Ornery as they come! He loved you all tho! We are so very sorry!! ??"
"Shawn and Jason. we are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Know all your classmates are thinking of you, and praying for you during this difficult time. Your CHS Classmates. WE ARE THE CLASS OF 87"
"May the God of all comfort strengthen give you the strength to cope during this difficult time of mourning. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4"
"I consider Garry to be a great family friend. He and my dad had a few beers together over the years. A very good man that will be missed."
"I have not seen Garry in many yrs. My mother worked at Carp's Dept store with Garry. I have very fond memories of Garry. My deepest sympathy to the entire family."