Gareth “Gary” Ernest Price died Wednesday, May 14, at the age of 81.
Gareth was born on Sept. 11, 1943, and, as a young man, attended Diamond Springs Methodist Church. He served in the Army from April 1965 to April 1967. On August 10, 1968, he married Elaine Genther. They raised the five children in the Burnips/Bentheim area and attended St. Peter’s Lutheran in Dorr, during which time he worked at Rockwell International in Allegan and then retired from Woodward FST in Zeeland.
Respected by his family and friends, he was also quick-witted, a jokester who could always make you laugh. He loved to work in his beautiful vegetable gardens and even won Grand Champion for his yellow potatoes at the Allegan County Fair. He was also a loyal fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers. He was an avid supporter of Michigan Right to Life and North Allegan Right to Life.
A Christian father who loved his Lord and family, he was a hard worker and was on the go from morning until night. Supportive, loving, and a concerned parent, grandparent and great-grandparent, he would always give great advice…when asked.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Rose Genther Price; sister, Ada Jean DenBesten; brothers Robert (Sheryl) Price, Jerry Price, Stephen “Mike” (Marla) Price; children Misty (Tom) Eding, Lisa (Gary) Gonyon, Gareth “Mitch” Price, Lacie (Jason) Moon, and Ramie (Jamie) Price; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Shirley Price and Marlene Price; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 4125 18th St. Dorr, followed by the funeral at 3 p.m. All are invited to attend the processional to Salem Township Cemetery in Burnips. Lunch will be provided afterwards by St. Peter’s in the gym/activity room.
In lieu of flowers, Gareth wished that donations be made to RTL of Michigan Educational Fund or St. Peter’s Lutheran in Dorr.
