James Varnum Gale, 89, a resident of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at his home. He was born February 23, 1933 to John V. and Luella B. (Mackinnon) Gale in Kansas City, MO.
James graduated from Northeast High School in 1951. He was united in marriage to Anna Marie Rush on February 11, 1956 in Kansas City, MO. James served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He spent his working career as a computer service technician.
Survived by his children, John Gale and wife Jacqueline of Lake Tapawingo, MO, Steven Gale and wife Laurie of Blue Springs, MO, Lawrence Gale of Cleveland, MO; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. James is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Gale; parents, John and Luella Gale; sisters, Helen Louise Hainlan, Della Mary Pat McGinnis.
A committal service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of James and words of comfort for his family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Thank you James for your service to our country. Because of your service we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless you for all the sacrifices you have made for our country for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN