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Chatterbox => Extraneous exchanges => Topic started by: Martin X. Moleski, SJ on August 11, 2013, 01:51:20 PM

Title: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Martin X. Moleski, SJ on August 11, 2013, 01:51:20 PM: Leanna Lynn Grimsley died on July 7, 2013 (http://www.simivalleymortuary.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2150983&fh_id=13647).

Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (http://www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp?utm_source=google%2B&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=giving%2Btest%2Bgeneral&gclid=CNOjlvWU9rgCFYKi4Aod6UgAgw).

I am sure that all who know Gary from the Forum and from the TIGHAR conference in Alexandria join me in wishing him and the family great comfort and consolation in this time of sorrow.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Ric Gillespie on August 11, 2013, 02:04:31 PM: My deepest sympathies to Gary on his loss.

Ric
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Chris Johnson on August 11, 2013, 02:13:27 PM: Thanks for posting the link Marty.

I'm so sorry Gary and trust that your friends and family rally round to support you during this time.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Ted G Campbell on August 11, 2013, 02:29:37 PM: Sorry for your loss Gary.
Ted
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Gary LaPook on August 11, 2013, 02:42:34 PM: Quote from: Ted G Campbell on August 11, 2013, 02:29:37 PM
Sorry for your loss Gary.
Ted

Thank you all for your kind thoughts. We fought the Alzheimer's for nine years and in the end a fast growing cancer got her, she was only 61. She was my girlfriend in law school thirty years ago but we then went our separate ways. After my second wife died ten years ago and her husband died nine years ago we got back together and married.

gl
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Diego Vásquez on August 11, 2013, 04:13:50 PM: Gary – I’m very sorry to hear such sad news. You have my deepest sympathies.

Diego V.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Dave McDaniel on August 11, 2013, 05:39:15 PM: Very sorry to hear this Gary. You have my deepest condolences.

Dave
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Stacy Galloway on August 11, 2013, 05:46:04 PM: I'm very sorry for your loss, Gary. My family and I are extending our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this sad time.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Peter F Kearney on August 11, 2013, 06:13:27 PM: Very sorry to hear the sad news. You have my deepest sympathies.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Jeff Victor Hayden on August 11, 2013, 07:58:32 PM: Very sad news indeed Gary. I hope you are well and coping Ok, thinking of you...
Jeff
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Doug Giese on August 11, 2013, 08:26:06 PM: Gary,

My sincere condolances.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Michael Elliot on August 11, 2013, 09:22:19 PM: Gary,
So sorry.
My wife Mary is the same age as yours was, and seems bound to face the same fate. Mary's nemesis is pancreatic cancer (after having survived RCC 12 yrs ago)
If you could use a hand, contact me off-list. Try -- mike foxtrot echo juliet at america online dot commercial -- in the usual abbreviations.
Mike
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: JNev on August 11, 2013, 10:10:05 PM: Gary,

Again, I am very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed meeting you and Leanna at LAX and was touched at your affection for each other and the care you gave her.

You remain in thought and prayer here - I wish you comfort in the good memories.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Randy Conrad on August 11, 2013, 11:54:29 PM: Gary,

I just wanted to take this time and extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Anyway, want you to know that we are all here for you during this difficult time.

LeAnna Grimsley
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"Carrie and Kevin, Please know that you have our sympathies..."
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PEORIA - LeAnna (Early) Karnopp Grimsley, 61, formerly of Peoria and Morton, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Simi Valley, Calif.

Her loving husband, Gary LaPook, survives.

She was born on Sept. 13, 1951, to David and Kathleen (Bosecker) Early. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Her sister, Janice Robertson, and her father and his wife, Juli, live in Salt Lake City, Utah.

LeAnna was first married to Richard Karnopp and had one child, Carrie Karnopp Driscoll (Kevin). She was married to her second husband, Gregg Grimsley, in 1998. He preceded her in death in 2004. She has two granddaughters, Eloise and Agatha.

She taught science at Central Junior High School in East Peoria for five years before attending the University of Illinois College of Law, graduating in 1986. She was an attorney at Vonachen, Lawless, Trager & Slevin for a number of years, later forming her own law firm, Grimsley & Grimsley, with her husband Gregg.

Known for her sharp wit and intelligence, LeAnna was nearly impossible to beat in Trivial Pursuit, a favorite game among her family and friends. LeAnna loved to travel and enjoyed many wonderful trips, vacationing in Europe, St. Martin, Egypt, Hawaii and Tahiti, among many other destinations. She and her husband Gary recently spent two summers in Paris.

Cremation has been accorded. A memorial gathering for friends and family will be scheduled soon.

Please go to www.simivalleymortuary.com for more information.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .
Published in Peoria Journal Star on July 13, 2013
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=165806256#fbLoggedOut
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Dan Swift on August 12, 2013, 09:26:48 AM: Yes, with deepest sympathy Gary! I lost my favorite Aunt a few years ago to Alzheimer's. Horrible, cruel disease!
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Andrew M McKenna on August 12, 2013, 10:05:49 AM: Gary

Very sorry to hear this news. Please extend my heartfelt condolences to you and everyone in your family.

Andrew
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Friend Weller on August 12, 2013, 10:39:43 AM: Gary, though we've never met I have enjoyed your contributions to the forum. My deepest sympathies for you and your family at this time.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Alfred Hendrickson on August 12, 2013, 04:56:21 PM: Sincere condolences, Gary.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Jeffrey Pearce on August 14, 2013, 02:14:19 AM: Very sorry, Gary.

Jeff, #3396R
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: John B. Shattuck on August 14, 2013, 09:14:07 AM: Gary,

My sincere condolences. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

respectfully,

JB
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Lisa Anne Hill on August 14, 2013, 02:04:12 PM: Gary,

I'm sorry for your loss. God Bless and take care,

Lisa
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Wayne Cordes on August 14, 2013, 02:54:54 PM: Gary,

My condolences to you in this difficult time.

Wayne C.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: richie conroy on August 15, 2013, 06:36:01 AM: Gary

My condolences to you and your family at this sad time

Richie
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Gary LaPook on August 15, 2013, 11:51:45 PM: I'm overwhelmed, thanks to all of you.

gl
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Irvine John Donald on August 21, 2013, 03:55:48 PM: Gary,

I just learned of your loss. My wife and I send our most sincere condolences and we will include both of you in our prayers.

It is my hope that your memories of her will comfort you for many years. I warmly remember our brief time in Washington last year and I raise my glass to you now. Please take care of yourself.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: Harry Howe, Jr. on September 01, 2013, 03:40:57 PM: Gary
I just signed on after a long absence and was shocked to see this topic listed. I am without words adequate enough to express my sincerest condolences to you and all your family and friends in this time of terrible loss. My prayers are with you and yours and of course to Our Heavenly Father that He care for Leanna's immoortal soul. God Bless you, my dear Friend.
Title: Re: Condolences to Gary Lapook on the death of his wife
Post by: pilotart on October 20, 2013, 05:29:31 PM: Gary, May I wish the absolute best for you in your life going forward. I have not seen the Forum since March, when my Loving Wife of 43 years (also a young 61) passed on from cancer so I can understand your pain. A great therapy for me was to spend an enormous amount of time producing a three volume DVD set for family and friends with all I could gather on her wonderful lifetime. In addition a local Park she was involved with dedicated a 1/4 acre on South side of the Main Building as "Donna's Reflection Garden" in her memory. Supported by her friends and family this has filled the rest of my time and I know she would love it.