Memories of Alan Dale Gillaspie

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Alan Dale Gillaspie

Pickerington, OH, USA

May 17, 1971 - April 7, 2021

May 17, 1971 - Apr 7, 2021

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Susan Hanna

1989, Atwood Lake, Ohio, USA, Maybe 1989?

Beach Day at Atwood, Alan, Marc and Matt Brunner and Eric Frank and a bunch of good friends

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Jennifer Wade

Rachel Gillaspie

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Rachel Gillaspie

Thank you for sharing, so fun for the kids and I to both see an old gem like this! Made us smile! Thank you for sharing, so fun for the kids and I to both see an old gem like this! Made us smile! Thank you for sharing, so fun for the kids and I to... Read more

Mo Gu

Lovely Gillaspie Family,
How can God let Alan pass away so quickly? Why he? Couldn't he have been much more a blessing to many others through his continuos work? If God was and is able to do all those wonders and signs, why didn't he answer this prayer and heal Alan?
There are NO words to describe the loss. I am shocked, we are shocked. Sorry I went all silent lately. I am so sorry. I admire how you dealt and deal with this all. Our conversation walking down from Stockhorn mountain is on my mind, Rachel.
We don't understand Gods ways - that's why it involves trust: Trust that Romans 8:28 still is a promise today. It's my favorite bible verse and I want to give it to you today. May HE give you the strength to carry on. We love ya'll!! With tears in my eyes a deep hug from Switzerland.

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Rachel Gillaspie

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Rachel Gillaspie

Thank you Mo! Good to hear from you. Trusting in the Lord a lot, thank you for words of wisdom from the... Read more Thank you Mo! Good to hear from you. Trusting in the Lord a lot, thank you for words of wisdom from the Word. Miss my boisterous... Read more Thank you Mo! Good to hear from you. Trusting in ... Read more

Chrysanthe Vassiles

Mr. and Mrs, Gillaspie, Tina, and the rest of Alan’s family: I am so very sorry for your loss. From reading his obituary, I can tell that Alan enjoyed his life to the fullest extent and will be greatly missed by many. You have my deepest sympathies.

Chrysanthe Vassiles

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Shane Hutchison

Sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. My condolences to his family and friends. Lots of good times together in school (I graduated with Alan) and in the neighborhood. I lived a block away growing up. R.I.P. Alan

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Mark Black

Hi Larry and Barb,

I’m in support of your love and life for Alan, prayers to you and your forever memories.

Love and prayers,

Mark Black

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Heather Fether

I am so sorry to hear of Alan's passing. I have so many priceless memories of Alan from band and school over the years. He was a great friend to so many and always made everyone smile and laugh. Sending my sincere condolences to the Gillaspie family.

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Jill Zeigler Brandt

I am so very sorry to hear this! Alan was a friend in High school that everyone liked and admired. He truly was a friend to all !! His obituary was a wonderful tribute. My deepest sympathies

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Michael Tremba

Lori (Greenwalt) Parsons

I’m so very sorry to learn of Alan’s passing. I have so many fun high school memories with Alan as our drum major and as a friend. His dad taught me to play trombone (and I still love to play). Sending my sincere condolences to the Gillaspie family. ❤️

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Missy Philpot

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Jen Low Wade

I'm so sorry for your loss! Reading of Alan's adventures reminded me of when he got his motorcycle permit. I'm sure he had gone to all of our other friends' houses first, but nobody was home! He was so excited to be on his first solo trip on a borrowed bike he roared into my driveway and ran up to the door. He just HAD to tell someone! That smile could light up a room! He'll be missed!

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Rachel Gillaspie

His smile continued to light up a lot of rooms through the years! He continued to live a nice motorcycle... Read more His smile continued to light up a lot of rooms through the years! He continued to live a nice motorcycle ride, we were blessed... Read more His smile continued to light up a lot of rooms through... Read more

Rob Frank

Condolences to the family. Alan was one of the main reasons I wanted to be drum major for Dover and have many fond memories through band. I had the great pleasure of seeing him dot the “I”. A memory that will forever be cherished. He will be missed by many.

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Kay Watson

Knew Alan as a youngster in Dover. Enjoyed his enthusiasm as a drum major at DHS and got to see him "dot the I" at OSU. Watched him w/pride as a devoted, loving husband, lovingly raising his two sons. Most important, seeing the Christian man he became, his unwavering faith in God, & the example he set for all who had the privilege of being part of his life. Heartbroken it ended way too soon ; such a loss but confident that he was welcomed into his eternal home & would want all of us to know that & look forward to joining him someday. Well done, Alan. Rachel, Caleb & Zach - continue your walk w/God. He knows your sorrow & will guide you through it. Love to the 3 of you.

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Rachel Gillaspie

Yes, he was soooo incredibly devoted!!! Soooo blessed for our wonderful time together with the absolute ... Read more Yes, he was soooo incredibly devoted!!! Soooo blessed for our wonderful time together with the absolute most loving husband who... Read more Yes, he was soooo incredibly devoted!!! Soooo blessed... Read more

Tanya Thomas

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Melinda McPeek

My thoughts and prayers with you all. Alan was such a good friend in high school. I’ve got a lot of good memories of hanging out and him begging me to let him “throw me in the air like the cheerleaders” in Angels during our performances. May your memories bring you peace.
Melinda

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Rachel Gillaspie

Joe Krocker

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known his family for a long time and they are all really great people. He was certainly a great person with a love of many things.

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Theresa Ball

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Doug Shaw

So sorry to hear this news. Alan was always so much fun to hang out with when we were kids. My sincere condolences to all of his family.

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Rachel Gillaspie

I am sure he was such a fun-loving kid as he was definitely a fun-loving adult! Thanks for sharing and ... Read more I am sure he was such a fun-loving kid as he was definitely a fun-loving adult! Thanks for sharing and the well wishes. Only... Read more I am sure he was such a fun-loving kid as he was definitely... Read more

Brian Bement

I mourn Alan having to leave us. He was a man of God and shined brightly. Alan was a blazing force with everything he did. I know his light is shining as bright as the sun in Heaven. My love and support to Rachel and the boys. We love you!

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Rachel Gillaspie

Yea, blazing force for sure:). Thanks to you and your family. Love you guys! Yea, blazing force for sure:). Thanks to you and your family. Love you guys! Yea, blazing force for sure:). Thanks to you and your... Read more

Quentin Singleton

To The Alan Gillaspie Families,
It is with my deepest heartfelt sympathy and Condolences that I express to you and the passing of Alan.. Alan was a very gifted musician and He is a former Dover Band Alumni..Going to Friday Night Football Games and watching him perform as Drum Major was awesome..My heart goes out to Larry,Barb & Tina..and to his wife and children..May God Bless you..

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Bob Crites

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Sally Conkle

I am so very sorry for your loss. Will hold your family in our prayers

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Kayla Lively

Rachel, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Miss you.

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John Ziegler

Bro Alan
I have want to say that you have been a great christian brother to me for years. You always show love to me and your christian family I remember the last time I talk to you all you said that I still have to do Christ work and you did that laboring. I will miss you my Steelers christian brother and I will see you again on judgement day when Christ come back for us. Much love Bro. John H Ziegler

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Phyllis Shumaker

Dear Larry and Family - We are so sorry to learn that you lost your son, Alan. It is a joy however, to know that he is now in his heavenly home and that you all will see him again some day. Remembering all of you in prayer. Terry and Phyllis Shumaker.

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Scott Murdock

Rachel and family. We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Alan. I remember him being a great friend and coworker. I remember even times when we would go and sing Happy Birthday to our clients on the floor in perfect harmony I my add. I am glad to know that he is with our Lord and saviour, but I will miss him. Love you and the family.

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Rachel Gillaspie

Aww, I don’t think I knew of the singing workers, lol! Love it! Yes, I could totally see Alan doing that.... Read more Aww, I don’t think I knew of the singing workers, lol! Love it! Yes, I could totally see Alan doing that. Thank you for the... Read more Aww, I don’t think I knew of the singing workers, lol!... Read more