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“Nancy-my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
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1 of 7 | Posted by: LuAnne Boyd Norfolk, VA
“Dear Aunt Nancy, Karen, Eric, Brian, and Rich, Our prayers are with you today and always. We celebrate Uncle Gary's life on earth and the new...
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2 of 7 | Posted by: Julie Bevins Grand Rapids MI
“Though I didn't know Gary very well, he was always full of snappy remarks and fun. I enjoyed trying to top some of his comments with some wit of...
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3 of 7 | Posted by: Robyn Jones Suffolk, VA
“Desr Nancy, Karen, Rich, Eric and Brian, We are thinking of you constantly and praying for the memorial service. I mailed out a card today ...
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4 of 7 | Posted by: Kathy Hieb Phoenix, AZ
“To Nancy and the entire family I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. That extends from my family as well. We all...
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5 of 7 | Posted by: Ron Owens Va Beach, VA
“Nancy, My prayers are with you and your family. I have always loved your reflections on your vacations together. GOD Bless You! Linda
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6 of 7 | Posted by: Linda Vreeland Hampton VA
“Nancy My thoughts will be with you and yours, My prayers will be with Gary. You can depend on any of us at St Nick's at any time. Don't hesitate...
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7 of 7 | Posted by: Frank Zurschmit VA
VIRGINIA BEACH — Gary Edward Stemm, 70, of Virginia Beach, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009 at his home. He was born July 19, 1939 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Richard Lynden and Gladys Viola Stemm, who preceded him in death. After graduating from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1961, Gary had a long, varied, and colorful career, including service as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army, pharmaceutical salesperson, radio disc jockey, Elkhart television news anchor, and reporter at several newspapers across the country, including the National Enquirer. He had a lifelong passion for the strange and unexplained phenomena of the world. A resident of Virginia Beach for the last 30 years, Gary was a former local newspaper reporter for the Virginia Beach Beacon and a mathematics teacher at several area schools, most recently at Holy Trinity School in Norfolk. A recent convert to Catholicism, he was a parishioner at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Virginia Beach. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and he will be deeply missed by his family. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy Jean Stemm; his daughter, Karen E. Fournier, of Darnestown, MD, and her husband Richard; his sons Eric A. Stemm and Brian C. Stemm, both of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Braeden Stemm, Kieran Stemm, Liam Stemm, and Sean Fournier; a brother Alan R. Stemm, of Albuquerque, NM, and his wife Joan; a brother, Denis L. Stemm, of Goshen, IN; a sister Joan K. Stemm, of Elkhart, IN; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, August 27 at 6pm at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 712 Little Neck Rd., Virginia Beach. A reception at the church will follow the mass. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation, http://www.myeloma.org, or a charity of your choice. Cremation Society of Virginia, Hampton Roads Office is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.cremate.org.
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Nancy-my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time.
Posted by: LuAnne Boyd Norfolk, VA Aug 27, 2009
Dear Aunt Nancy, Karen, Eric, Brian, and Rich, Our prayers are with you today and always. We celebrate Uncle Gary's life on earth and the new life he is surely enjoying now, even as our heart aches for you and we miss him--for a time. We love you, Julie, David, Cormac, Hennessey, Bridget, and Brennan
Posted by: Julie Bevins Grand Rapids, MI Aug 27, 2009
Though I didn't know Gary very well, he was always full of snappy remarks and fun. I enjoyed trying to top some of his comments with some wit of my own only to be outdone most of the time. He was quick with his humor and kind in his regard for others. May his present journey take him to places of love and comfort. My sympathy to his family and friends and agree that he will be truly missed.
Posted by: Robyn Jones Suffolk, VA Aug 27, 2009
Desr Nancy, Karen, Rich, Eric and Brian, We are thinking of you constantly and praying for the memorial service. I mailed out a card today (Wednesday) It took me over two hours to write it so I hope it will be of some comfort. Timothy & I love you all and hope to see you in a few weeks in Charlote. I thank God that Bob is able to come to you at this mind numbingly painful time. I'm praying for supernatural comfort and grace to carry you through these days. deepest love, Kathy & Timothy
Posted by: Kathy Hieb Phoenix, AZ Aug 27, 2009
To Nancy and the entire family I would like to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. That extends from my family as well. We all loved Gary and for me he was much more than a friend. He was like a brother to me and definitely was my mentor when it came to just about everything. I can't expain how much I loved him and how much I'll miss him. I'm just happy that God got us together and let me share the last 15 or so years with him. For me, The Guru will live forever. Even if only in memories he will always be with me. Ron Owens
Posted by: Ron Owens Va Beach, VA Aug 26, 2009
Nancy, My prayers are with you and your family. I have always loved your reflections on your vacations together. GOD Bless You! Linda
Posted by: Linda Vreeland Hampton, VA Aug 26, 2009
Nancy My thoughts will be with you and yours, My prayers will be with Gary. You can depend on any of us at St Nick's at any time. Don't hesitate to ask and join us . Frank
Posted by: Frank Zurschmit Virginia Beach, VA Aug 26, 2009
Funeral Service:
August 27 2009
6:00 PM
St. Nicholas Catholic Church
712 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA
