Birth date: Dec 19, 1937 Death date: Apr 19, 2020
Gary Criswell, 82 of Oak Cliff is now at rest. With strength of character, unequivocal work ethic and unique imagination he charmed and inspired. Gary was born Dec 19,1937 in Wichita, Kansas. After moving to Dallas in the early 50 Read Obituary
I first met Gary upon my 1st visit to a Masonic Lodge in 2009 and he was just as friendly to me then as he was the very last time I saw him. He was a good man and a good Mason. His dedication to the blood drives is unsurpassed by anyone I know of. He always had a kind word and a handshake no matter how bad he may have felt.
He was a favorite of my wife and she would always try to sit next to Gary whenever we had an event. She enjoyed his conversation.Her words to me when she heard of his passing was you just never know when the Lord will take to so we should enjoy every moment together. The last she saw of Gary was at the lodge chili night. Who knew that would be her last time to see him..
I considered Gary a good friend and a dedicated Masonic brother. We served together on the Grand Lodge of Texas' Gift of Life Committee for a number of years, and he was dedicated to those Blood Drives that benefited the Scottish Rite Hospital of Dallas. Gary organized and led the blood drives held at the gun shows around Dallas. He was one of the most inspirational men I have known, always making others feel better, even during his final days. He called me only a week before he passed, just to ask how my wife and I were doing. Masonry has lost a fine brother, who will be remembered for a long time. Sincere condolences to Gary's children and other family members on your loss.
Henry Martin
