erly; honorary grandchildren Carissa, Lucas, and Carli and their aunt Bonnie Benbow-Moreland; and several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his infant brother Richard, his parents, his wife Sheryl, brother-in-law Dennis Meyer, and significant other Joyce Bunning. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 8th, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 9th, at 10:30 a.m. at Harvest Evangelical Free Church in Story City, with graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at West Friesland Presbyterian Church cemetery in Ackley. Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com