Ocala, FL, formerly of Fairport, died on February 1, 2020 at the age of 95. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian Bangma.
He leaves behind his second wife Louise, daughter Beverly Kim, son Jeff Bangma and his wife Pauline Bangma, daughter Shirley Hamilton and her husband Lee Hamilton. He also leaves 6 grandchildren – Michelle Horak, Amy Kim, Gerritt Bangma, Lee Hamilton, Andy Hamilton, and Alice Hamilton – and two great-grandchildren, Caroline Horak & Adam Horak. Gary was a first generation American born to Dutch immigrants.
He served in WW2 in Italy as an airplane mechanic and raised his family in Fairport with Marian. He had superb gardening skills, he took his family on trips to see the country and was a life-long employee of Rochester Gas & Electric. He loved his family and worked hard to provide for them. We are very glad he is no longer in pain and is with Marian again.
Funeral service Saturday February 15, 2020 10AM at White Haven Memorial Park Creations Chapel.
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Dear Bangma Family,
On behalf of the RG&E Armed Forces Club, please accept of deepest condolences, and the thanks of a grateful nation, for Gary’s service to his country.
He was a fine man, a hard worker, and a good friend to all who knew him.
Sincerely,
Lee M. Loomis, Chaplain