The family of Gary Stanwix will receive guests August 12 from 6 to 8 pm, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Gary passed away August 3, 2025, at KU Medical Center, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 1, 1945, in Lawrence, the son of Clayton and Betty Edgar Stanwix. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1964.
He married Linda Beers on June 9, 1967, in Lawrence. She survives of the home.
Gary worked for Kansas Public Service, now known as Black Hills Energy as the inventory control specialist for 31 years.
Gary loved to play baseball in high school and beyond. He loved watching old westerns. He watched them so much he could recite what the characters were going to say. He was a deacon at Southside Church of Christ for many years. He loved goose hunting (building goose blinds with his father in-law, Glenn), fishing and being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Mr. Great”. He loved bowling and was on a league for numerous years. He also loved, in his younger years, to play racquetball with his daughter Jennifer and some of his friends. He always loved doing his word search puzzles.
He loved family vacations to Branson, Myrtle Beach and Sanibel Island. He became an avid sheller in Sanibel. It was always a contest with him as to who got the best shell.
Gary was a collector of Santa Clauses and could not wait to display them at Christmastime.
He loved helping others. He spent countless hours snow blowing and mowing for neighbors, friends and family.
Gary always looked forward to breakfast with his friends at McDonalds, retirement luncheons and daily car rides with Linda.
He loved going to the ball fields and collecting cans for recycling. He made many friends there who called him the “can man”
Survivors include a son, Kyle Stanwix (Vicki) of Lawrence; a daughter, Jennifer Hamon (Travis) of Lawrence. A brother, Dale (Linda) of Lawrence. Four grandchildren, Shelby Lavelle (Ryan), Miranda Fisher (Ben), Mikayla Greenamyre (Spencer), Hannah Stanwix; three great grandsons and one great granddaughter.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Betty Stanwix and one brother J.R. Stanwix.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. My prayers are for you at this time.
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Gary and I went to Pickney Grade School together. He always looked out for me when we were kids. We had many good times; he will be missed dearly.
Linda so sorry to hear about Gary, always fun to visit with – please know prayers are with you
Gary was one of my favorite people at Southside C of C growing up. He was always smiling and made me feel important, like I mattered. Thinking of you all- Linda, Kyle, and Jennifer.
Linda, I was so sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. I so enjoyed his enthusiastic outlook on life and hearing of the trips he took with you and the family. I know he will be missed. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I lived at 729 Missouri St. Across the alley from the Stanwix.
Linda, so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We always enjoyed talking with him. God bless you and your family.
Linda I am so sorry for you and your families loss. Gary was always my dear friend. I will miss his text messages to keep me updated or to just check in. I will miss him. I will not be able to attend his visitation because I am out of town. If you need me to help with anything in the future my phone number is on Gary’s phone. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. It immediately brought back long ago memories of the Jayhawk Plunge where Gary & JR hung out, along with me & my brothers. His personality never really changed much over the years, laughing, smiling, mischievous, friendly. He used to honk & wave at me when he drove past me walking down Lawrence Ave – always with a big bright smile. He was a wonderful man & I’m so sorry he is gone. My deepest condolences to his family. RIP Gary.
From Sheri and Gary Fiscus. Kyle and Vicki’s Aunt and Uncle.
May be peace be with Linda and family during this difficult time. We know they are sharing “shelling” stories. We spent vacation time, on two separate occasions, with Gary, Linda and family on the most beautiful place on earth- Sanibel Island, Florida. It’s the shelling capital of the world, and Gary was the “Captain” of shelling. He and Linda were part of the exclusive “Sanibel Stoop” club. Rest in peace Gary. Hope the shelling is good where you are now.
Linda- So sorry to hear that Gary has passed. My thoughts are with you & your family.
Kyle, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
It is a joy to me that my son got to have the same experience of being greeted by Gary that I recall from my childhood. He had a warmth, joyful spirit, and just a touch of mischievousness that endears a man to a boy.
Linda and family, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Gary’s passing. I had just seen him at Rock Chalk Rec Center last week!
May wonderful memories of Gary sustain you in the days ahead. Thankful for the hope we have in Jesus that we will all be reunited again!
LHS Class of 1964 / Cynthia Hill Peters Sullivan
Linda, we’re so sorry to hear about Gary passing. He was an energetic person who was always ready to help others, with any task. He was so proud of you and your family. A great co-worker and friend. He will be missed by so many people. You will be in our prayers. With our sincere condolences.
Linda & family, my heart goes out to you. You always seemed like a great family & now a big piece is missing. Been there. If I can do anything even a listening ear any time please contact me.
Linda and family, so sorry for your loss of Gary, my prayers are with you
It was not that long ago that I saw him doing therapy at LMH. Prayers to the family.
Linda and Jennifer, So very sorry to learn of your loss. May you find peace from those who surround you with love.
Linda, I am so sorry about Gary. He
always had a big smile! I am sending my condolence to you and your dear family’, Linda.
Alas, we’ve lost a lifetime Lawrence resident. Gary was willing to do anything, for anyone, and anywhere, all the time. Heaven has a new Ducks Unlimited handyman. I trust he is at peace.
I am so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing.
I bowled in the Tuesday night, Ivy League with him and Dale for years.
The photo contained in this article is the way I remember him.
Rest in peace, my friend.
Lyle Morris
So sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a great guy and a great friend. I’ll miss seeing him out at the ball fields and every time I had an abundance of cans to pass on! Prayers to Linda and the entire family. He will definitely be missed. Hopefully heaven looks a lot like Sanibel!
RIP Cousin as you will be missed. Say hello to Gene, Patty, Clayton and Richard! Until we meet again…
Sorry to hear that Gary has passed. So glad that Gerald and I got to visit with him at the LHS 60th reunion.
So sorry to hear this. Gary was truly an enjoyable guy to be around.
So sad to hear this. What a perfect picture. I enjoyed working with Gary at KPS and I will always remember his big smile, his kind heart and his genuine sincerity. He will always be remembered for being a good man!
Linda and family I am so sorry! It will be hard for all of you, just remember we are all praying for you.
Deepest Sympathy Linda and family. I got to know cousin (related on the Stanwix/Armstrong side) Gary best when he would come in on gas company business with the county treasurer’s office.
Rest in peace old friend
Dave
Linda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven’t seen you guys in years. The family reunions stopped when my mom died. 🙁 I always enjoyed talking with Gary, what a great guy, he always made me laugh! He will be missed! Sending love and prayers to all!
Sorry for your loss Linda, I worked with Gary and his DAD both at Kansas Public Service for a whole lot of years and Gary was a good friend and always a great person to work with. We had great talks on different days about how life was going and he had a great time just talking about you and the family. He will be missed for sure. GOD BLESS you and family.
The world will miss this great guy.
Linda, we are sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. I always enjoyed our visits when seeing you out and about- mostly at Kohl’s! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
Linda and family we are so so sorry for your loss , Gary was our buddy ! We will miss him and giving each other the business . He made the bowling tournaments so fun . Our hearts are broken . May you all find peace and comfort soon
Stanwix family, I was very sad to read that Gary passed, I delivered their mail for several years and he would always come out to visit and tell me about his kids and grandkids and the family vacations. He will be missed by many.
Linda and family. So sorry to about Gary’s passing. I enjoyed the few years of working with Gary at the gas company and Sonya always enjoyed him and you as patients at the pharmacy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I met Gary when I moved across the street from his mother, Betty, 26 years ago. I’m very sad to read of his passing. He was a devoted family man who was particularly attentive to his aging mom. The world has lost a good decent man. My condolences to the family.
Susan and I were saddened to hear of Gary’s passing. I went to school with him from way back. Always enjoyed talking with him. RIP my friend.
Linda, Kyle & Jennifer – I was so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. I enjoyed working with Gary for many years at Kansas Public Service. Please know that you and all of your family members are in my thoughts & prayers. Gary loved his family so much!
So sorry for the loss of Gary. Keeping you all in my prayers.
My condolences to the whole family and friends. God is and will be with you all always. For he says:
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”.
Kyle, Vicki and family.
So sorry to hear about your dad. He will always be with you every time you look at the sea shell collection. What great memories you made together.🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. I always ran into him downtown when I was Parking Control Officer. He always had a big smile and always had a story for me. From then on I would see him out and about and still had that same smile. He will be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I met him when his Mom and my Mom were neighbors. Such a great man. Deepest condolences to his family.
I’m sorry Linda, Kyle and vick , jenn and trav …….. uncle Gary was a loving uncle, and honorable son , a loving husband, the best dad anyone could ever want , and a compassionate and loving uncle that tried for years to help grandma guide me …and ill forever remember that , I’m so sorry uncle Gary has passed, I know he is with grandpa ( and that has to be so awesome) and grandma , uncle Richard, and my J.R. ….soni know he is in great hands …. I send everyone my deepest condolences, love all of you , Michael
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know through Jennifer and Travis that Gary was an amazing, loving, generous father, father in-law, and grandfather. Sending you love and care.
Oh.\My, Words can’t express how sorry I am to hear about gary. We worked together for so many years and he was always there to lend a hand. So sorry linda prayers are with you and the family. God bless.
I am so sorry for ur loss prayers for the family ur in my thoughts and prayers
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear this. I enjoyed working with him and certainly enjoyed the retiree lunches with him. He will be missed
Susan McClintic
Gary, I will miss your friendly spirit and openness.