Gary Willard Stafford Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gary Willard Stafford of Trivoli, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 8, 2024 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gary Willard Stafford to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Gary Willard 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 Willard 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, Willard "Buck" Stafford and Virginia Stafford (Closen). He is survived by: his children, Courtney Bruce (Eric) of Edwards and Nate Stafford (Xochitl) of Trivoli; and his grandchildren, Colin, Eva Bruce, Isla and Willow Stafford.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made in memory of Gary to Mayo Clinic for cancer and kidney research. Donations can be made online or by mail: Mail: Checks can be made directly to Mayo Clinic and sent to: Mayo Clinic, Department of Development, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN.
