Mary Catherine Gallick, Ph.D.
Lansing
Born July 31, 1924 Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Deceased May 21, 2017 Lansing Township, Michigan
Mary Catherine is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Harold, sons Gary E. and Harold L. (Marilynn), and grandchildren Karista, Nicholas, and Matthew.
Dr. Gallick received her Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University, Master’s degree from The University of Illinois and Doctorate degree from Michigan State University. She was a dedicated teacher on military bases in Hawaii and Japan before joining the Lansing School District where she taught mathematics for over 20 years.
Dr. Gallick was a past treasurer and docent of the Michigan Historical Society, past President of the East Lansing Woman’s Club, and organizer and presenter of travelogues sponsored by the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department. She was a faithful member of North Presbyterian and North Westminster Presbyterian Churches.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at North Westminster Presbyterian Church, 743 N. MLK, Jr. Blvd., Lansing, with the Rev. Timothy Chon officiating. Interment will follow in Deepdale Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to the National Audubon Society or the U.S. National Park Service.
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Terry Fox
May 22, 2017 at 7:03 pmWhat a wonderful lady and a professional teacher. I was in one of her math classes at Everett High School. She will be missed, we need more teachers like Mrs. Gallick.
Jason Song
May 23, 2017 at 11:50 amMrs. Mary Gallick, We are so sorry and sad for your loss. Although we did not have chance to know you in person, we have known you from our very respected mentor Dr. Gary Gallick that you are a greatest mother. We are missing Anne along with you. With heartfelt sympathy,
Jason Song and family Toni Men, Fangyi Song and Devin Men
Karista Gallick
May 24, 2017 at 11:43 amIt’s heartening to see the impact my grandmother had in the Lansing community and even beyond. Even decades after retiring, she was still in touch with many of her students. As far as me, I can attribute my stick-to-itiveness and refusal to quit from her, as well as my thirst for knowledge and wanderlust. From a young age, I remember her teaching me about geography (amongst other topics) and pointing out countries of the world and sharing stories from those she had visited; her stories, photos (my grandfathers), and souvenirs and artwork from around the world stoked my curiosity about the world and inspired my own travels, to countries she had visited, which allowed us to compare notes, and even those she hadn’t, which thrilled her to hear about. She always encouraged me not just to explore the world but to always persevere, which is something I’ve especially reflected upon as I set out in the early stages of my career. She loved hearing about my accomplishments thusfar and with her words of encouragement in my mind I look forward to future ones; I know she would be proud.