In Memory
Gary Eugene Sherwood
Oct. 4,1943 - Mar. 8, 2013
Gary E. Sherwood, 69, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 8:31 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 in Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana.
He was born on October 4, 1943 to the late George M. and Ethel (Miller) Sherwood in South Bend, Indiana, and was a lifelong resident. Along with his parents, one sister, Marilyn Lippincott; and one brother, Rolland Sherwood also preceded him in death.
Gary graduated in 1962 from South Bend Central High School. He retired in January 2012 from AM General, where he worked for 30 years as a press operator.
On October 29, 1966, he married Nancy L. Spromberg at Holy Cross Church in South Bend, Indiana.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy L. Sherwood of South Bend, Indiana; four sons, Gary E. (Merryl) Sherwood, Jr. of South Bend, Indiana; Craig Sherwood of Bloomington, Indiana: John (Denise) Sherwood of Plainfield, Illinois; Michael (Keisha) Sherwood of Peru, Indiana; two grandchildren, Nicole Marie Sherwood and John Albert Sherwood, both of Plainfield, Illinois; two sisters, Vivian Birky of South Bend, Indiana; Joyce (John) Longenecker of Virginia; two brothers, George (Eunice) Sherwood of Mishawaka, IN; Richard (Barbara) Sherwood of Virginia; and many nieces & nephews.
Gary enjoyed vacationing up North at the lake with his family; and was an avid vegetable gardener. He loved spending time with his family; and his grandchildren were his pride and joy.
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