Obituary for Gary L. C. Talcott

Gary L.C. Talcott, 64, of Marion, passed away at home on Friday, May 20, 2011. A Celebration of Life will be held at the family residence, 3215 – 26th Avenue, on Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Iowa Cremation is entrusted with arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Linda; sons, Chris Talcott of Marion and Patrick Talcott of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Rick (Lawonna) Talcott and their daughter, Jennifer, all of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew. Gary was born September 23, 1946 in Cedar Rapids to Wilfred and Bernice Talcott. He married Linda Grout on April 22, 1972 in Sharon Center, Iowa. He was employed by Colonial Baking Company for over 25 years and then was the area supervisor for Cedar Rapids Janitorial before retiring. Gary was a Navy veteran of Vietnam. He loved woodworking, tinkering and repairing anything put in front of him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.