Obituary of Gary Stapleton

Gary Lee Stapleton, 72, of Banning, CA passed on February 29, 2012. Gary was born in Banning, on July 13, 1939 and attended Banning High School. He was a trusted Chevrolet mechanic for 40+ years. Gary enjoyed bowling and competed in two Sun Lakes Leagues at the Canyon Lanes at the Morongo Resort. Gary loved spending time with his family. He spent his younger years enjoying the outdoors, camping and riding dirt bikes with his boys. Glamis and the river were places he loved to share with his grandchildren. Gary loved traveling with his wife Mimi. Gary is survived by his wife, Micheline of Banning, CA; sons, David Stapleton of Encinitas, CA and Steven Stapleton of Moreno Valley, CA; brother, William Stapleton of Cherry Valley, CA. 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Veola Stapleton and two brothers, Donald and Bobby Stapleton. A Celebration of Gary's Life will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 11am at Wiefels and Son Memorial Chapel in Banning. A reception will be held on the veranda of the Sun Lakes Main Clubhouse immediately following the service.