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Gary St John Obituary
Gary was born in Kansas City, MO in 1935. He graduated from Scott City, KS high school and from Kansas State University with a degree in civil engineering. He received his Kansas Professional Engineer License in 1978. Gary retired from the Federal Aviation Agency in 1994, having worked in the Kansas City, MO and Chicago, IL regional offices.
Gary is survived by his wife of 52 years, Vernell (Courtney) St John, daughter Charlene St John, son Thomas St John and three precious grandchildren Elizabeth, Jack and Henry. He also leaves his nieces Kathy Weigand and Karen Zurbriggen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ruby St John, sister Patricia Weigand and son-in-law Nick Vedros.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Journeys, 1140 East Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60074 or www.journeystheroadhome.org.
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Hunt judy
June 2, 2020
Vernell always thinking about you on this day. Judy
Lavivian Drake
June 12, 2016
I was out of town when Gary passed away and just returned. Wanted to extend my sympathy to you. So hard to lose a spouse.
June 11, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JUDY/TOM HUNT
June 9, 2016
Judy and Tom Hunt So sorry for your loss Vernell Our thoughts and prayers are with you
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Linda Nguyen
June 8, 2016
Mr. St John was a very kind soul. I had the honor of meeting him and his wife. May he rest in peace. His family is in my prayers.
Janet. Payne
June 8, 2016
Was so sorry to hear of your husband's passing Vernell. Please know I am thinking of you as you begin your life without your life long partner. Sending deepest sympathy and love. Janet Stouppe payne
Jo Ann Courtney
June 8, 2016
God bless him. Peace and blessings to Vernell, Charlene, Tom and the rest of Gary's wonderful family he leaves behind.
Bob Vehlow
June 8, 2016
Gary was a dear friend and fellow church usher for many years. He could always be depended upon to help others. May God bless his family during this time.
Richard Hann
June 8, 2016
Great guy and good friend and I will miss him. Always enjoyed our discussions and his view of the different topics.
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