Birth date: Feb 9, 1938 Death date: May 1, 2017
Gary A. Cline, 79, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2017 while residing in Superior, Wisconsin. Gary was born in Exline, Iowa to the late Ogle and Lucile (Osborn) Cline. His beloved sister, Barbara Eddy lives in Centerville Read Obituary
I know this is long after the fact, but I've been reminiscing, looking at old photos, etc. I came across my junior high days in Thornburg, IA, and Mr Cline, my PE teacher and coach. I might have had a crush on him, as did most of my female peers. I Googled him, hence I'm here. Fortunately for me, he boarded at our home, in the guest room. I'm recalling now--that would mean he slept on/in a feather bed! He taught me what he said were Jujitsu moves, in order to protect myself. It was all innocent, and in the presence of my parents who were sitting on the front porch, and my younger siblings who were prancing around. I might have been in heaven. The photo is of him as a chaperone on an eighth grade class trip to Riverview Amusement Park, May, 1963, in Des Moines. ❤
Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out Cynthia. We are thankful for friends like you and your story adds to the many memories we have of our dad.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us Alex. We are thankful for friends like you; your story adds to the many memories we have of our dad.
Thank you so much Brenda. Our family has the most amazing memories of you and your family. We could probably sit and reminisce for hours. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
Hi Lorry, Terri says she remembers those basketball days like yesterday. He truly cared about his basketball girls and each one of you were very special to him. Not only did he care about your abilities as a player, but even more so, your growth as a person. We are so thankful you were willing to share this story; we have shared it with our kids and friends as well.
Thank you so much Sharon! Your banana bread sounds amazing, and we can't thank you enough for sharing it with our father as well as sharing this beautiful story! Thank you so much for taking the time to reach out; we are thankful for friends like you and your story adds to the many memories we have of our dad.
Thank you so much Doran. My sisters and I loved hearing your story! Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. Your story adds to the many memories we have of our dad. Thank you...
I was sorry to hear of Mr. Clines passing, he was one of the best influences during my school days. He was the principal and a teacher at Mystic Iowa school during my junior high years of 1965-1967. I remember he organized a boys and girls seventh and eight grade basketball team. The girls did all right but us boys were hopeless and lost our first game against Cincy 55 - 1. We never won a game all year but Mr. Cline never showed any frustration to us. In fact he treated the team to a trip to the boys state basketball championship that year in Des Moines. Thanks Gary. Doran Hayes
