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Insley, Charles Gary
of Phoenix, AZ passed away suddenly at home on June 7, 2011. Gary worked for Puget Sound Navel Shipyard, Bermerton, WA for 35 years. Retired and moved to Phoenix with his daughter and wife to enjoy the next part of their life together. Survived by his wife, Debbie, of 28 1/2 years and 35 short years together. They were best friends and soul mates and life will never be the same now that he is no longer here. Gary proudly loved his children and is survived by, daughters Amy Buchanan and Rachel Insley (Shawn Weber), son Gary Insley (Ann), and his grandchildren that meant the world to him: Melody, Kelley, and Jesse Buchanan, Faith and Kingston Weber. Also survived by siblings, Kenny (Connie), Ray (BJ), Robin, many nieces, nephews and friends he shared many good times with. Proceeded in death by his father Charles, mother Juanita, brothers Joe and Junior and sister Sheila. Gary will be missed by all who loved him but never forgotten.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 12, 2011.

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Kingston weber

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I was 2 years old when he passed. i wish i wad older to remember him

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