Gary Deavel's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan

Gary Deavel

February 15, 1929 - July 27, 2025 (96 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Gary Deavel's obituary , Passed away on July 27, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home

Share

Gary Deavel

February 15, 1929 - July 27, 2025 (96 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Gary Deavel Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gary Deavel of Traverse City, Michigan, departing on July 27, 2025 at the age of 96. Gary leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Deavel to show support.

As we bid Gary farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Gary is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Harbaugh Deavel and Harold R. Deavel; and his friend Charlotte Schütz. He is survived by: his children, Philip (Cindy) and Christine (John); his granddaughter Hayley (John); and his great grandchild Taylor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home



Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Gary Deavel.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Gary Deavel’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Events

There are no events at this time. If you know of an upcoming event for Gary Deavel, please add one.

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Gary Deavel and express their condolences more easily.
  • No advertising will be displayed on this page.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help