Birth date: Jan 30, 1927 Death date: Dec 19, 2019
Stanley Joseph (Joe) Gamble, of Big Rapids MI transitioned to the next life on December 19, 2019. The extraordinary storyteller and man who planted trees was 92. Joe was born in Detroit on January 30, 1927, the 2nd son of Mary (D Read Obituary
I just attended Mary's memorial and was reminded of Joe. He tried to help a lot of people and did a lot of good things for people. They were active in the church and took in people to help them while they went to school. Mary was like that too. The Ga
I am so very sorry to hear of Joe's death. Joe was a good friend to me as a child. I grew up dancing with him and Mary in the Big Rapids International Folk Dance club, and singing with him in the Big Rapids choir. He was a deeply kind, loving man who
What a beautiful obituary. I knew Mr. Gamble as a dear renaissance man who really stands out among everyone I've met in my life because he managed to be both wildly successful and sensitive, kind, gentle, caring, and patient. Not qualities you often s
To the Gamble family. My deepest sympathies in the passing of your father. I have great memories of this wonderful man and send love and prayers to you all, especially my old classmate, Alan. May you find peace and understanding, Jay Brand
I so enjoyed spending time with Joe. He had such interesting stories to tell.
With deepest sympathy,
Maureen Arndt
Such a wonderful life journey to live to be 92. He nurtured the Earth and the people around him. He will always be in your hearts and will follow you where ever you go. Peace and love to all.
I met Joe in the early 2000s when I worked as a wildlife biologist for MDNR assigned to Oceania County. He suffered from deer damage like most orchardists. Unlike some of the landowners, Joe was always a pleasure to work with. He always tried to follow t
Rest in God's promise
Please accept our deepest condolences
May God give you strength
Love
Alix and Toko
