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Harry Gabbert Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 20, 2016.

Harry VanDoran Gabbert, Jr., 69, Kansas City, MO passed away Tuesday July, 19, 2016 at his home.



Harry was a 1965 graduate of Wentworth Military Academy. He served his country honorably in Vietnam and Germany from 1966 to 1969 in the Army, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star among other medals and commendations.



Harry received his degree in Biology July 30, 1976 and his degree in Geology December 22, 1981 at UMKC. He first worked for the Army Corps of Engineers as a Geologist, transferring to the EPA. He retired in 2011.



Harry was an avid gun collector, hunter and marksman. He was a member of the VFW and the NRA. He loved all things outdoors and always had a motorcycle.



He married Melissa McCall, March 16, 1974 and together they had 3 wonderful daughters, Heidi Gabbert, Greta Gabbert-Laman and Ingrid Dalton and 2 sons-in-law, Zac Laman and David Dalton. He leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Hunter, River and Gunner Cronk, Evie-June Laman and Sydney Dalton. He also leaves behind 3 brothers, Tim, Rex and Chris Gabbert.



A funeral service will be held at White Chapel Funeral Home at 2:00pm, Sunday, July 24, 2016, with a visitation beginning one hour prior. Internment will take place at Leavenworth National Cemetery Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10:00am.

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March 23, 2023

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Gordon Brown

Harry and his brother, Tim were friends of mine when I grew up in Kansas City North. Fond memories.

October 2, 2016

Joseph Roth Jr

My sympathy to Harry's family. I was stationed with Harry in Viet Nam. Harry was really a nice guy and a great friend to work with and hang out with when we had free time. I know you will miss him.

August 3, 2016

Alton Audie Ayer

Harry was truly one of the nice guys, and I'm proud to have known him as a classmate and a friend. Our prayers for comfort, understanding and faith to his family.

July 23, 2016

Judy Talbert

May you feel the love of your friends and family as you go through this time of sorrow. I remember Harry as a dedicated family person and my Dad really enjoyed talking about guns and hunting with him.

July 23, 2016

Dan Murdock

Although I was the same age as his little brother Tim, Harry always treated me as an equal. A very gentle person. My prayers for the Gabberts.

July 22, 2016

Dale Armstrong

I always knew I could turn to Harry to help me explain things to the press when I was a press officer at EPA. He was one of the good guys. I'm sorry we've lost him.

July 22, 2016

Danny Baresel

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Gabbert and McCall families. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.

July 21, 2016

North Kansas City High School, Class of 1969

Tim,

Your classmates send our sympathy at the death of your brother.

July 21, 2016

Gordon Brown

Gosh, I remember Harry and I playing together as kids. Then I remember when we used to run around in his mom's T-Bird convertible. Old memories. I also remember Harry loved German war memorabilia. RIP

July 21, 2016

Ryan Halterman

I didn't know him well but I know he had a wife and 3 daughters and later in life all his grandchildren and I think the world of all of those I know. I am sorry you all are having such a time. Every one of you are in my prayers. I hope you can find some peaceful times soon. and I am sorry for your pain. If I can be of any help with anything please don't hesitate to ask. Take care of yourselves I hope you can all find peace somehow. I know you will and that these hard days move us closer to our next great ones

July 21, 2016

Tammy Tennant

My deepest condolences to you all.

The Cronk bros sister,
Tammy

July 20, 2016

Kim Hurley

"Prayers for you and your family. I never met your dad in person, but he was larger than life in my classroom, through the eyes of Hunter."

July 20, 2016

Richard Gabbert

My heart felt sympathy to Harry's family and his brothers.

Sincerely,
Richard Gabbert
Rogers, AR

July 20, 2016

Roger Leigh

Harry and i grew up together and he was a wonderful friend and great guy. We entered the Army together and went to Viet Nam; we were lucky and came home. We had many many fun times out together. He will be missed by many people, Roger Leigh

July 20, 2016

Ann Sims

Our hearts are broken. Ann and Ray Sims

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Jul

24

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

White Chapel Funeral Home

6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, Gladstone, MO 64119

Jul

24

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

White Chapel Funeral Home

6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, Gladstone, MO 64119

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25

Interment

10:00 a.m.

Leavenworth National Cemetery

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6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, Gladstone, MO 64119

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