Gary R. Entwistle

Entwistle, Gary R. MCFARLAND-Gary R. Entwistle II, age 62, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at his home after a courageous two year battle with small cell lung cancer. He was born on Nov. 18, 1947, in Madison, the son of Robert C. And Helen I. (Swalheim) Entwistle. Gary graduated from LaFollette High School in 1966. He served in the US Army. Gary went to work with his father and brother, eventually becoming owner of Entwistle Metal Fabricating and Spartan Laser until his retirement in 2009. He married Sue Simonis on March 20, 1989. Gary loved their trips to Jamaica and Las Vegas. He enjoyed golf, gambling, Ducks Unlimited, bowling, and NASCAR, as well as the fellowship shared during these activities. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Sue of McFarland; children, Gregory (Brenda) Simonis of Monona, Brian (Rhonda) Simonis of Bellevue, Neb., Kristen Entwistle (Eric) Beasley of DeForest, Jeffrey Simonis of McFarland, Christopher (Samantha) Simonis of Newburgh, Ind., and Sarah (fiancee Adam Zingsheim) Simonis of Madison; stepmother, Solveig Entwistle of Stoughton; brother, Richard C. (Barbara) of Stoughton; sister, Suzanne (Terry) Walls of Stoughton; grandchildren, Jordan Simonis, Brady Simonis, Collin and Jacob Beasley, Bryce Simonis, Lucas Volanski, and Sophia Simonis; father-in-law, Marv Hanneman of Wisconsin Rapids; extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barb, whom he was married to from 1967 until 1985; parents; infant brother, Gary, and mother-in-law, Dorothy Hanneman. A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, with Chaplain Timothy Jones presiding, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2010. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to HospiceCare Foundation, Inc. or the UW Carbone Cancer Center in Garys memory. Special thanks to Dr. Hegeman and staff at UW Carbone Cancer Center and the HospiceCare team of Angie and Meghann. When tomorrow starts without me and Im not there to see, the sun that shines upon your eyes which are filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldnt cry the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didnt do or say. I know how very much you love me as much as I love you, and each time that you think of me I know youll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me dont think were far apart, for every time you think of me Im right there in your heart. Memorials: In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be directed to HospiceCare Foundation, Inc. or the UW Carbone Cancer Center in Garys memory. Cemetery: A private burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Service: A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, with Chaplain Timothy Jones presiding, at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2010.