- Date Of Birth: 1960
- Date Of Death: 2018
- State: Michigan
Obituary of Gary Allen McMall
Gary Allen McMall passed away at home on Thursday, February 8, 2018, after a long and heroic battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), at age 57. Gary was diagnosed in 2015, endured with faith and positivity and will be remembered for that strength and grace. In this difficult journey, Gary was cared for by his loving wife of 33 years, Beth Handley-McMall, along with his son, Alexander McMall and his wife, Madeleine, his daughter, Sara McClain and her husband, Matthew, and many other family members and friends. The family is grateful to Tomeka Edwards for her loving and selfless caregiving for Gary. The family would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Denise and Jane with Americans Hospice.
Gary was born on April 16, 1960, in Saginaw, to Helen and Allen McMall, Sr. He was predeceased by his mother and father, and his brother, Allen McMall, Jr. He married Beth Handley on October 6, 1984. He is survived by his two sisters, Susan (Bob) Brechtelsbauer and Denise (Brian) Klosterman. He was also survived by: his sisters-in law, Pat (Jim) Gabrielse, Alice (Steve) Early, Barb (Terry) Handley-Miller, brother-in law, Dan (Julie) Handley, sister-in law, Kathleen (Hank) Salemi, and many nieces, nephews, and Godchildren.
Gary was a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University. He worked for many years with Dale Carnegie Training, and retired from Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate in Saginaw. One of the highlights of his life was riding his bicycle cross-country from Virginia to the Oregon coast. When he returned, he proposed to Beth. He loved boating and waterskiing at their beloved family cabin on Wiggins Lake, snow skiing, and treasured his memories of his trip to Ireland with Beth, Alex, and Sara in 2015. Gary was well-loved by so many in the community. He served many years on the St. Mary’s Foundation Board, Junior Achievement Board, St. Stephen Parish Council, and volunteer activities at Nouvel Catholic Central.
