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James Gee Obituary

Gee, James William Sr. Age 93, a pioneer of Orland Park, born in Orland Park on April 14, 1917 in the same home his father was born. Beloved husband of Helen; best friend of his dog "Abby Girl"; devoted father of James William, Jr. (Pat) and Nancy Ellen (Matthew N. Pordugal) Gee; loving grandfather of Eric (Kymberlie) Gee, Jack (Stephanie) Gee, Jill (Shane) Stiles, Robert (Erin) Gee and Ellen Jackson; celebrated great-grandfather of Kyrsten, James, Grey, Lauren, Blain, Reese, Ellison, Kate and Connor. Founder of the Gee Lumber and Hardware Co., developed the first shopping mall in Orland Park, the Orland Plaza at 143rd St. and La Grange Rd. served on the board of directors of Orland State Bank, Recording For The Blind, St. Francis Hospital, Southwest Federal Savings and Loan Bank and many other boards. Visitation at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 14205 Union Ave. (1 blk. north of 143rd St an S.W. Hwy.) Orland Park on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Private interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. Omit flowers. Memorials to the Recording For The Blind, 14600 Ravina Ave. Orland Park, 60462 appreciated. 708-349-0111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 11, 2011.

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Linda Schneider/Casey

April 1, 2011

Dear Helen, Nancy and Jim Jr.; I was so saddend today to hear that Jim Sr. has passed away. What a wonderful and special friend he was to my father, Howard and my mother, Nita. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

March 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers to the Gee Family - Jim Gee will always be remembered by the staff and volunteers of Lois Klein Studio, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic, not only for his generous support through the years but for his warm friendship. God bless him.

March 14, 2011

Hello;

I worked at Gee Lumber( 79th steet) in 1964-66 and then from 68-71. I always respected him and his family. They were very accomadating to me and my college schedule-adjusting my hours to fit those needs. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Gee family.

Art Carlson

March 11, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I had some great experiences working with Mr.Gee at the 79th street location.He always had crazy sounding ideas, but they always seem to work out. As far as I know Mr.Gee was never a mechanic, but he always knew how things worked. I am very grateful I was given the opportunity to work for the Gee family, it was an experience that I will never forget.
~The Lavin Family, Scott, Patti, Ryan and Kyle

March 11, 2011

Dave and I wish to extend our sympathies to the family of James Gee,Sr. We did not know Mr. Gee but do know Jim Gee,Jr. - Again we extend our sympathies and know that he will be missed by his family. Dave and Char Bergman

March 10, 2011

Mr. Gee did more in a day then most men did in a month! What an incredible man he was and I was so fortunate to know him and learn from him. His wisdom was incredible. His grandson's Eric and Rob are also life long friends of mine. He will be missed.
Bob and Kathy Carlson

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