~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Captain James William Gasik
December 2, 1952 - March 12, 2014
Notification with the passing of USAF veteran DL Captain James
William Gasik, age 61. Captain Gasik joined Delta Air Lines 11-08-1985 and was
based 030/SLC.
To view/sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2453360&fh_id=13952 , or http://www.broomheadfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2453360&fh_id=13952 which should take you directly to Captain Gasik’s obituary. Services
will be held Monday, March 17th in Utah.
Survived by his wife Lynnette personal condolences may be sent
to the family at
2827 E Newcastle Drive , Sandy UT 84093-3838 ... (801)
943-1514
~ Carol
Obituary: Captain James William Gasik
We are heart-broken at the passing of our Superman - a
wonderful husband, father, and grandpa. Our family now feels such a deep void
losing this man that was larger than life. He constantly filled our lives with
adventures, fun, and joy that left us with a wealth of memories. One of his
biggest obstacles in life was finding those who could keep up with him to go on
the last ride at Disneyland, to be the last one skiing down the mountain and to
be the last boat on the lake as the sun was setting. No wonder he was
affectionately called the “Playmaster”!
After graduating from BYU his love and passion for aviation
led him to a ten year career in the Air Force, followed by twenty-eight years
with Delta Airlines. These thirty-eight years took him all over the world. He
found great joy in working for a company he was proud of, and with colleagues
that he loved and respected. He concluded his career as Chief Pilot where his
first priority was serving his fellow pilots.
Jim joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at
the age of seventeen. He enjoyed serving in many callings; however, his passion
was working with the youth. He lived his testimony by example!
His first priority was always family. He is survived by his
best friend and high school sweetheart of forty years, his four loving children,
nine grandchildren, his sweet mother, and four siblings. He is reunited in death
with his father.
He was loved and respected by many as a mentor and friend.
Recently Jim said it best, “I’ve had a fairytale life, I just wanted more.” So
did we. This life was only one chapter in his fairy tale and we know that the
story will continue. We look forward to the time when we will be reunited. We
love you.
A viewing will be held Sunday, March 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm at
the Sandy Granite Stake Center located at 2535 E. Newcastle Dr. (9040 So.)
Funeral services will be held Monday March 17, beginning at 12:30 pm at the same
location. A viewing will be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm prior to services.
Interment will take place at Larkin Sunset Gardens in Sandy. The family wishes
to express a special thanks to the staff and friends at Hunstman Cancer
Institute. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.broomheadfuneralhome.com
My dear Lynnette... So many years have passed... I'm not sure you will ever see this? It has taken me, personally, years, to comprehend Jim's passing. I have no words of comfort, no words of really anything...except I'm sorry I could not deal with this passing in my soul. Marjie informed me...but I was so weak, I could not accept it! It is still something I cannot comprehend. I just want you to know (as I'm sure you do)...Jim was an incredible man...going thru pilot training with him...was an Honor! He had an incredible influence on me thru the years, (even though he worked for "Delta") hahaha!...(But he and his/your family, was at "home"in SLT) He was a great man! Your love for him, is, and was, very much understood back "then"..as,I loved him in training and Marjie and I saw how special you guys were...Jim was such a special guy! I'm so happy he had a great career...but more importantly...his incredible love for his family, stays with me, after all this time! I am sorry this is so late...after the fact...Jim always had a smile, was always ready to help any of us, and his family always, came first! It has taken me several years to accept his passing...my problem and for that I am so sorry..and for that I apologize...I loved him! I have no reason to open old wounds for you...for that, I am truly sorry...but I really had no way of comprehending his passing.... I hope you can understand this.. I loved him like a brother, and never have never really accepted his passing. I'm at a loss for words here...I pray you are well...so terribly sorry to bring this up...I know you are a strong woman and have moved your life forward...( I pray!) but my time is limited too at this point...and I want folks to know what I wanted you to know what
ReplyDeleteIn am holding in my heart....All my BEST! Love to all!.. Bill....