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Otha Kimes Obituary
Otha " Buzz " Kimes, a native of Arizona, passed away May 17,2011. He was born on April 6,1946 in Phoenix to the late Otis and Ora Kimes. Buzz is survived by his wife of 46 years Gail (Robertson). He was a Crane Operator for over 35 years with Marco Crane & Rigging. In addition to his wife Gail, Buzz is survived by two daughters Stacy (Michael) Passarelli and Carrie (David) Green; three sisters Omelia,Ozella and Oretha; and seven grandchildren Amanda, Meagan, Matthew, Abigail, Zachary, Makenzie and Shelby. Friends may visit Sat May 21, bet ween 10-11am, and a celebration of Buzz's life will follow at 11 am at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd Peoria. Burial will be at West Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Fund Development, 1510 E. Flower Street Phoenix, AZ 85014
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jerry dodson
May 22, 2011
Gail and family,sorry for your loss. I had the privelage of oiling for Buzz for a couple of years, Buzz and i spent allot of time out of town together sitting in a motel room with nothing to do but have a few beers and play allot of cribbage and talk. I can tell you most of all he liked to talk about his family.I will miss him very much, as will we all... GOD BLESS
Bobby Perez
May 20, 2011
Gail, Stacy and Carrie, you know that Buzz was the closest thing I had to a father. I was so incredibally honored to know him and be mentored by him. He taught me so much about life, as well as hunting and of course how to run a crane. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know he's up on Howard Mountain right now looking over Flagstaff and listening to the Elks bugle. Love, Bobby Andrea and Isabelle.
jaw's & Judy Elliott
May 20, 2011
Gail& Girls, We loved him so, we were honored to have him as a friend for 46 years , he will be with Jaw's & I & Michael for ever, such wonderful memories. Jaw" & Judy
Jodine&Patrick O'Brien
May 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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