In Memory

Gary A. Arbuckle

May 17, 1951 - January 6, 2020

Gary Alan Arbuckle age 68 of Maplewood entered his heavenly home on January 6, 2020 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Preceded in death by parents, Jack and Charlene Arbuckle and nephew, Luke Arbuckle. Survived by daughter, Barb (Scott) Sammons and her mother, Mariann Arbuckle Stangeland; brothers, Tom (Gwen), John (Diane), David, and Paul (Meredith); granddaughters, Claire and Ava Sammons and many cousins, nieces and nephews. His artistic, kind and funny mind is now restored and the brokenness of his world has not won. A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held on Monday, January 20th at 11:00AM with visitation beginning at 10:00AM  at BRADSHAW CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER,  2800 Curve Crest Blvd., Stillwater. Interment Cottage Grove Cemetery in the spring. Gary invites us to his party to share stories, good memories and have a nice meal.

Published on bradshawfuneral.com (Stillwater, MN) on January 11, 2020 and St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 12, 2020



 
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01/15/20 05:51 PM #1    

Mariann Erdman (Stangeland)

I was able to visit with Gary a couple of weeks ago....I hadn't seen him for quite awhile, and was unsure of what reception I would receive. For those who don't know, Gary lived with drug induced sczophrenia since his early 20's. I would have been understanding if he had been bitter and angry - but to my delight, he was kind and gracious - like the Gary I remember - did my heart good. I love the phrase from our daughter's (Barb Arbuckle Sammons) post: . "His artistic, kind and funny mind is now restored and the brokenness of his world has not won". Many good memories - and I am grateful....


01/16/20 10:50 AM #2    

Carol Bongard (Ward)

Mariann, your actions and words are such an inspiration for all of us to live by. Your love in the complicated situation must have been very appreciated by Gary in his last days, and his response to you a comfort. Your daughters words reflect her mother's example.  ðŸ˜˜


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