Gary L. Vanatta Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary L. Vanatta of Randolph, Iowa, born in Hamburg, Iowa, who passed away on November 3, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary L. Vanatta to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Gary had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Gary may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clark Vanatta and Kathleen Vanatta (Taylor); his brother Randall "Randy" Vanatta; and his great grandchild Gavin Edward Belden. He is survived by: his daughters, Mary Lynn Day (Don) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Katherine Louise Belden (Eddie) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Shanda Kaye Sullivan (Paul) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; and his nephew Randall Christopher Vanatta (Erin) of Randolph, Iowa. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren.