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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Garrett James Crismore
Garrett James
Crismore
Feb 1, 1950 — Mar 1, 2020
Garrett James Crismore's Obituary
Garrett "Gary" James Crismore, 70, of Winter Park passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020 after a courageous 5 year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Gary was born on February 1, 1950 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Basil and Rosemary (Zeller) Crismore.
The family moved to Peoria, Illinois when Gary was young and he spent his school years there. He served in the U.S. Navy 1970 - 1976 as a Communication Technician with tours in Iceland and Puerto Rico. Gary married Lynette Grawey at St Philomena Church in Peoria in 1971. She accompanied him to his duty stations and they returned to Peoria after his discharge from the Navy. Their children were born there, but shortly after the family moved to Winter Park in 1987 to escape the cold weather.
Gary is best known for his love of people. He enjoyed making people laugh and sharing stories with everyone. His career in sales enabled him to use these talents to develop loyal customers who came to him to find solutions for any variety of issues. Gary acquired a love of soccer and spent his free time coaching teams for both children. Everyone who was with him during his illness commented on his positive attitude and never hearing a complaint.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Maria. He is survived by his devoted wife Lynette, daughter Katrine Zorn (Joseph) of Winter Park, son Brentley Crismore (Emily) of Orlando and grandsons, Clint Zorn and Caius Crismore. Also surviving are his siblings Teresa Vandiver (Michael), Michael Crismore (Debbie), Janet Afzelius (Nils), Cheryl Coughlin (James) and Patricia Spohnholtz (TJ).
You are invited to a Celebration of Life being held on Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 AM (EDT) in the Chapel at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 526 Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. Burial will be in Peoria, IL on a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CurePSP online at PSP.org/Donate, by phone 443/578-5670 or mail CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, Second Floor, New York, New York 10001 or a charity of your choice.
The Crismore family invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall for this website.
The family moved to Peoria, Illinois when Gary was young and he spent his school years there. He served in the U.S. Navy 1970 - 1976 as a Communication Technician with tours in Iceland and Puerto Rico. Gary married Lynette Grawey at St Philomena Church in Peoria in 1971. She accompanied him to his duty stations and they returned to Peoria after his discharge from the Navy. Their children were born there, but shortly after the family moved to Winter Park in 1987 to escape the cold weather.
Gary is best known for his love of people. He enjoyed making people laugh and sharing stories with everyone. His career in sales enabled him to use these talents to develop loyal customers who came to him to find solutions for any variety of issues. Gary acquired a love of soccer and spent his free time coaching teams for both children. Everyone who was with him during his illness commented on his positive attitude and never hearing a complaint.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Maria. He is survived by his devoted wife Lynette, daughter Katrine Zorn (Joseph) of Winter Park, son Brentley Crismore (Emily) of Orlando and grandsons, Clint Zorn and Caius Crismore. Also surviving are his siblings Teresa Vandiver (Michael), Michael Crismore (Debbie), Janet Afzelius (Nils), Cheryl Coughlin (James) and Patricia Spohnholtz (TJ).
You are invited to a Celebration of Life being held on Saturday, March 14 at 9:00 AM (EDT) in the Chapel at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 526 Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789. Burial will be in Peoria, IL on a future date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CurePSP online at PSP.org/Donate, by phone 443/578-5670 or mail CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, Second Floor, New York, New York 10001 or a charity of your choice.
The Crismore family invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall for this website.
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