Gary Allen Lande age 70, passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 16, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. He had fought a courageous battle of lung cancer for 2 years and nine days. A gathering of friends and family visitation will be 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. with the family present 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way, Ames. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 20, Fjeldberg Lutheran Church in Huxley with burial in Fjeldberg Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Gary was born August 28, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa. He is the son of George and Arlene Lande of Huxley. He graduated from Ballard Schools. He married Judy Holdredge on Sept. 22, 1962 in Ames. The majority of his life he was a mechanic working at Earl's Garage, Texaco Campbell Oil, Mobil and then at Kmart until they closed the auto shop. He was currently employed at Iowa State University in food service. He had various hobbies but he enjoyed restoring cars and then moved into garden tractors and working on the family farm. He was a lifetime member of Fjeldberg Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years Judy Lande of Huxley, three children; Wanda (Tim) Mortvedt of Slater, Iowa; Greg (Jana) Lande of Huxley; Doug (Rachele) Lande of Adel, 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, mother, Arlene Lande, sister, Gloria (Ernie) Wilkening, and brother, Dean (Diane) Lande all of Huxley and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, George Lande and grandmother, Aletta Wee.
The family would like to extend special thanks to, Dr. Robert Shreck, Dr. Richard Deming and staff at Mercy Medical Center.
Memorials may be directed to the family at this time.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Wanda (and family),
I am married and live in Virginia now, but I do read the Ames Tribune on a weekly basis. I am very sorry about your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kathy Sager, Winchester, Va.
My prayers and thoughts are with Greg, Jana, Amy and Michelle during this difficult time. I didn't have the pleasure to know Gary but as a friend of Jana's I know she and her family loved him dearly.
Greg, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was a great man and a wonderful father and grandfather and his legacy will live on through you. Walk in the Grace of your Heavenly father through these very difficult times.
October 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss Greg, Jana, Amy and Michelle. Gary was such a great man. He spent as much time with his grandkids and they just adored him. Gary was a soft spoken man who really cared for his family and all the people around him. Judy did an amazing job taking care of him during this illness. She is a very strong lady.
Doug and Lande Family
I only had the pleasure of meeting Gary once, but he left a inspiring impact in the way he raised his children, as well as his marriage to his wife Judy, I had the pleasure of being a friend to his son Doug and his grandchildren Nick, and Logan. If they represent what a good man is then Gary raised a beautiful family. our thoughts goto the entire Lnde family. Take note that he is looking down on his family and is proud, nd smiling at all of them. God Bless.
Our heartfelt sympathies to all at this time. Thinking especially of Wanda and the Wilkenings.
Ken and Connie Murry
Wanda - We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Enjoy the memories you shared ease your saddness. Our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Diane and Dean...
So sorry for your loss. You're all inour thoughts and prayers.
Love, Patty & John Lariviere
Doug and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sorry for your loss.
I was sadden at the passing of Gary Allen Lande. Death may cast a shadow over you as you go about your daily life. Your love one’s death brings you face-to-face with the fact that he is gone too soon. While you call to mind the happy memories, you may also remember the enormity of the loss. But, “Do not let your hearts be troubledâ€. (John 14:27) May you find comfort as the “the last enemyâ€, death will be done away with. (1 Corinthians 15:25, 26). Let this time be a tribute to his wonderful life.
The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living. Marcus Tullius Cicero
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Ames, IA 50010
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