Gary Veale 1949-2024

Gary Veale has died. 

Today's mail brought us the Asbury Ambassador (alumni) magazine, and there was Gary on the page of memorials. 

Gary was a good friend to me and to Sheila during our college years, worked with us on the college newspaper staff (the Collegian) and was our friend Bob Gipson's roommate. In 1971 Gary served as one of the groomsmen first at Bob and Sharlee's wedding, then at mine and Sheila's.at our wedding.

Being Bob's roommate could be a challenge, Gary said. Bob worked UPS at night and tried to sleep in the afternoons after classes until time to head to Lexington and work. Gary was charged with waking Bob in time for the job. Gary said he had to be careful because Bob sometimes woke swinging at him!

At our wedding, August 8, 1971. Gary is third from the left.

Gary in the Collegian office 

Gary, Bob Gipson, Sharlee Caister at the Cincinnati Zoo.

At Bob & Sharlee's wedding, May 1971

Gary at Asbury graduation 1971

Sheila, Gary, Sharlee at Asbury graduation 1971

Sheila and Gary May 1970

Sheila and Gary May 1970

Gary in the Collegian office

Bob and Sharlee's wedding May 1971

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OBITUARY

Gary Veale

NOVEMBER 8, 1949 – JUNE 21, 2024

 Gary was born in Owosso, MI on Nov. 8, 1949 to Otto and Dorothy Veale.

He grew up in Owosso and graduated in 1967 from Owosso High School. He graduated in 1971 from Asbury College in Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.

After college, Gary worked in the newspaper business, including in Grand Ledge and Three Rivers. He worked at J-Ad Graphics in Battle Creek, and then in Hastings, as a darkroom technician from 1977 to 1984. There he met and married Candy McLeod on Oct. 16, 1981.

He became interested in beekeeping around 1980. In 1984 it became his vocation and lifelong passion.

Gary enjoyed many hobbies. He was an avid genealogist. He enjoyed history, and especially liked Civil War history. He was a member of the former Clarksville/Campbell Historical Society. He loved gardening and watching movies with Candy, and petting his cats.

Gary was such a kind person and was always willing to give of his time.

He is survived by his wife, Candy; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews, cousins; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Otto Veale, Sr. and Dorothy Veale; three half-brothers, Otto Veale, Jr., Harley Veale, and Kenneth Veale.

Gary's life will be celebrated privately at a future date. Cremation arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.