He worked 49 years at Western Electric/Lucent until they closed in 2011. He always said "I'll be the last to leave and turn the lights off."
He is survived by daughter Susan and husband Nick Janssen of Hooper; grandchildren Alex and Dr. Alanna Janssen of Sioux Center, IA, Lauren and Bryce Smith of Alvo, NE and Elliot Janssen of Omaha; great grandchildren Nora, Hazel and Clara Smith, Kennedy Janssen; brother Stephen K. Honey and wife Carol Sue of Manassas, VA; brother-in-law Ernie Snyder of Boulder, CO; niece Erin Tagliola of Boulder; nieces Lisa Honey of Raleigh, NC, Laura Honey of Centreville, VA; nephew Eliot Snyder of Eldora, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Hazel Honey and sister-in-law Phyllis Snyder.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Tuesday, July 16 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Lunch will follow the service, burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery in North Bend following the lunch. Visitation is Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Memorials can be directed to the family until a memorial is established.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Tanya Tyrcha
Omaha, NE Monday, July 15, 2019 I worked with Gary at the plant. I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his daughter and grandchildren. Deepest condolences for his passing. God Bless.Delmar & Leanna Petersen
Riverside, CA Monday, July 15, 2019 Our friendship began in High School & lasted over all these years. Sorry to hear you have reached the end here with us. You were never without that welcome smile & will be missed for sure. God's speed & see you in the place we all are anxious to be. Rest now at peace.Richard "Dick" Peterson
Phoenix, AZ Sunday, July 14, 2019 Gary and I were classmates, team mates, shipmates, and friends.I remember him as always having a smile, never saying a mean word and just an all around great guy! Rest in peace Gary, we'll meet again on the other side! Your family was blessed to have you in it.
Dick