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Gary E. Rariden
Gary E. Rariden, 53, of McPherson, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2009 suddenly at Memorial Hospital in McPherson, Kansas.
Gary was born in McPherson, Kansas on November 13, 1956, the son of Mont ElRoy and Hazel W. (Robinson) Rariden - Montgomery.
Gary attended the McPherson grade schools, McPherson Junior High School, and graduated from McPherson High School in 1975.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas. He had been attending the First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Kansas for the past several years.
He worked as a park maintenance employee for the City of McPherson Park Department McPherson, Kansas. He had also worked at the rabbit barn during the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas for the past five years.
Gary was a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Association, Kansas State Rabbit Breeders Association, National Mini Rex Club, Salt City Rabbit Breeders Association, and the Wheatland Mini Rex Club; he was a 4-H leader for over 20 years at various locations in Kansas.
Gary was united in marriage to Kathryn L. Cook on March 11, 1978 at McPherson, Kansas.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy Rariden, McPherson, Kansas; his daughter, Jennifer Dobbs and husband, Michael, of Abilene, Kansas; his son, Michael Rariden of Sea Side Heights, New Jersey; three grandchildren, Christian and Emilee Delgado and Ellen Dobbs all of Abilene. Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hazel W. and Mont Elroy Rariden; his step-father, Glen Earl Montgomery; and his mother-in-law Patsy Dominguez
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to call Wednesday, December 30, 2009 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Glidden - Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.
The memorial service will be at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2009 with Reverend Mark Godfrey officiating.
Inurnment of cremated remains will follow at McPherson Cemetery McPherson, KS.
Memorial contributions may be given to American Spina Bifida Association, Ronald McDonald House Charities or American Cancer Society, in care of Glidden-Ediger Funeral home, 222 W. Euclid Street, McPherson, KS 67460.
Posted by conall Addison on 31 December, 2009
Dear Rariden Family,
I am going to miss that wonderful smile and grin of Gary's. He always had a happy and positive attitude for everyone.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficule time. God bless you all.
Posted by Ron and Carolyn Whited on 30 December, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this sad and difficult time. To my long time high school buddy you will be greatly missed. Kathy, it is such a blessing that our paths crossed in our younger years. Even though we are many miles apart we are praying that our loving savior will lift you up and comfort you at this time.
Our love and sympathy Ron and Carolyn Whited
Posted by Paige (Watkins) Ryan on 30 December, 2009
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of your families loss. I enjoyed the years of working with Gary at the park dept. You are in my prayers!
Sincerely, Paige Ryan
Posted by Dale & Erin (Frazier) Patrick on 29 December, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Posted by Kevin and Dawn Bleuel on 29 December, 2009
Kathy & All!
We were very fortunate to have met you and Gary. I am very hard pressed to come up with a memory where he wasn't grinning and having a good time. He was a pleasure to be around.
We look forward to meeting him again in the future. We will continue to keep you and yours in our prayers as you learn how hard it will be get along without his physical presence. His spirit lives on in your hearts and the love you have for others.
Blessings, Kevin and Dawn Bleuel
Posted by Deb (Shetter) Barnheart on 28 December, 2009
Kathy -- My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With sympathy.
Deb
Posted by Sarah & Tony Hill on 28 December, 2009
We will truely miss Gary. With his sudden passing I know it is hard, but think of all the lives he touched while here. We only met y'all in 2004, but feel like we have known you alot longer! Such great friends. We will always remember the good times at the rabbit shows for sure. He will truely be missed by so many. If you need anything please don't hesistate to call!
Posted by Kelly, Lorna, Madison, and Macie Pauls on 28 December, 2009
Dear Kathy,
We are praying for you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. We have so much appreciated all that you and Gary have done for our children over the past several years in 4-H. We praise God for the time Gary spent here on earth, and for the opportunity to have known him. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
With Christ's Love,
Kelly, Lorna, Madison, Macie Pauls
Posted by Blaine, Lori & Kaylee Maier on 27 December, 2009
Kathy & Family
Our thoughts and Prayers will be with you during days ahead. We were all saddened with the news, but we will all carry the memories of the the shows that we have been at together. Gary has touched the lives of many people and was great with the kids. You are loved and always remember that God walks with you in your time of need.
Love, the Maier Family
Posted by Shawna Mitchell on 27 December, 2009
I am so sorry! Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for you and your families. What a tremendous man Gary was! I truly enjoyed working with him. He will be remembered fondly by so many people. What a gaping hole he leaves in the McPherson community! My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time!
Posted by Glenn & Pam Martinson on 27 December, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gary will be missed by many! Our hearts go out to you, as we continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.
Love, Glenn & Pam Martinson
Posted by Sharon Johnson on 27 December, 2009
Kathy, Jen and Michael, I have so many memories of our years in scouting..I'll never forget how Gary took Nathan under his wing and watched over him so that he and Michael wouldn't be taken advantage of by the older boys. He was a great leader and friend, he will be missed. My love and prayers to all of you.
Posted by Aric and Tara (Skipworth) Souder on 27 December, 2009
Thinking of your family during this difficult time!
Posted by Nancy Kennedy on 27 December, 2009
Kathy & Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. GAry was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Kirk, Nancy, Katrina Kennedy
Posted by Jason & Brooke Radke on 27 December, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with Gary's family.
Posted by David & Marie Pritchard on 27 December, 2009
Kathy, Jennifer, Michael, and Grandkids,
We will miss Gary so much! He was such a trooper, always there and ready to help anyone!
We have so many fond memories of the times we all shared! Gary will always be remembered as making the best hamburgers ever!! We always got a kick out of Gary and Micheal rough housing it was hilarious! And Tuffy being a bowling ball! Rabbit shows just wont seem the same without the big guy!! We feeled priveledged to have known and loved Gary and Kathy as they were an awesome couple always together. Thanks for all the years you both did so much for kids, and oh my the animal stories! Our thoughts and sincere prayers are with you all during this time and for the future!
Love, David & Marie Pritchard
Posted by Nancy Kennedy on 27 December, 2009
Kathy & Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time. GAry was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Kirk, Nancy, Katrina Kennedy
Posted by Tammy and Mike Wiegert on 27 December, 2009
Kathy, Jennifer and Michael,
Our hearts are filled with such sadness for the loss of our dear friend Gary. May God be with all of you during this difficult time. We know he's in a better place and that one day we'll all meet again. He will be missed by many as he was the kind of person everyone knew. Love to all of you, Tammy and Mike Wiegert
Posted by Mark & DIana Larson on 26 December, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as we are saddened and shocked at the news of Gary's passing. We have so many fond memories of 4-H, seeing you at the fair and just visiting when we would see each other. He will be missed. Will keep you in our prayers.
With our sympathy,
Love, Mark, Diana, Krista & Chad Larson
Posted by Amanda and David Lott on 26 December, 2009
Kathy, Jen, Michael and families,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time. Gary was like another father to me, and I still laugh at all the fun we used to have during the fair. He will be greatly missed. Please let us know if you need anything.
Love, David and Amanda(Davis) Lott
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