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1943 - 2013
 Gaylord A. Brothers age 69 of Greenville died Tuesday February 13, 2013 at Covenant Hospice Pensacola, Florida. He was born in Greenville on February 21, 1943 the son of Charles G. and Lorna L (Hunsicker) Brothers. Gaylord was a graduate of Greenville High School with the class of 1961 and was a veteran of the US Air Force serving four years in the Strategic Air Command in Plattsburg, NY. He was employed for many years with the former Gibson Refrigerator Co(Electrolux). He was a member of the American Legion Post # 101 of Greenville, the Flat River Motorcycle Club and the Driftbusters Club. He married the former Carolyn J. Cooper on Oct 19, 1963 and they had two daughters, Bobbi and Jodi. Gaylord enjoyed camping with his family, riding the trails in Northern Michigan and playing cards with friends. As an engineer, he was capable of creating anything and fixing everything. He was preceded in death by his father in 1978, his mother in 2005 and his daughter Bobbi in 2008. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn, now living temporarily with their daughter, Jodi(Craig) Dakauskas of Gulf Breeze, Florida, grandchildren, Nathan Hammond and Anthony Lake of Greenville, Samantha Dakauskas and Craig Dakauskas II both of Gulf Breeze FL, his brother Jeff (Valois) Brothers of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and sister Cathy Brothers (Carl Fitts) of Jackson, his sisters-in-laws, Barbara Lutz of Greenville, Janice Tice of Ann Arbor, Sharon Cooper of Greenville and nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 3 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Ron Porter
Thursday March 14, 2013 at
9:38 AM
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Carolyn & family,
Sorry to hear of Gaylords passing! Many good times had playing cards and snowmobiling with Driftbusters club. He was fun to be around. Always with smiles and good stories. Those were fun times back then. Sympathy to you and the family!
Ron & Cheryl Porter
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Paul Christensen
Tuesday February 26, 2013 at
4:58 PM
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Carolyn. Kay and I send your our condolences with the loss of Gaylord.
I remember growing up with him, graduating with the class of 62 and also working with him. Our sympathy to you and your family. Paul and Kay Christensen.
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Alvin and Margaret Rush
Thursday February 21, 2013 at
10:06 AM
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As Gaylord's cousin (my mom, Ana Hunsicker Swartz Larsen and Gaylord's grandpa, Lorna's dad, Arthur Hunsicker were sister and brother), I was saddened to just see in the obituaries that Gaylord had passed away. Noted was his passtime of playing cards; he must've inherited that from his mom and all us Hunsickers'.
My condolences to all his family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. With our sincere sympathy,
Alvin and Margaret (Swartz) Rush
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Laura Van Vliet
Wednesday February 20, 2013 at
1:34 PM
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Dear Carolyn,
Candy told me about Gaylords passing. I am so sorry. I am glad you are with Jodi. We send our love and sympathy.
Laura and Del.
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Danell Merren
Tuesday February 19, 2013 at
9:29 AM
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Carolyn, the Tobey family is thinking of you now in your time of loss. We will always remember good times with you and Gaylord at the cabin. Danell Merren
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Kati A.
Saturday February 16, 2013 at
9:23 PM
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I am very saddened to hear of the loss of Grandpa as many knew him by. He was a great man and the rock of his family and will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mary L. Reed
Saturday February 16, 2013 at
10:56 AM
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He truly was a smart man. He had a big heart !!
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Dave and Sharon Hurst
Friday February 15, 2013 at
7:59 PM
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Carolyn and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We will fondly remember the good times we have had over the years. Gaylord was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Love, Dave and Sharon
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Tom & Candy Schmiedicke
Friday February 15, 2013 at
10:25 AM
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So sorry to learn of Gaylord's passing. Never saw Gaylord without a smile! Our sincere sympathy to all of you.
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Larry & Cheryl
Thursday February 14, 2013 at
11:31 AM
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Carolyn, Jodi and Craig,
Our sympathies to you and your family. Gaylord will be missed by many.
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Terri Bigelow
Thursday February 14, 2013 at
11:25 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gaylord was a wonderful, intelligent, loving man. Someone that I thought the world of. Farewell Gaylord, rest in peace.
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Troi
Thursday February 14, 2013 at
10:17 AM
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Gaylord was the smartest, strongest man I have ever known. He will be missed by many. May God bless his family in this time of grief. Love you all: Carolyn, Nathan, Tony, Jody and her family! Take care, peace & light!
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