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Gary Rayner Obituary

April 26, 1939 - Sept. 10, 2010 Gary L. Rayner was born in Phoenix, Ariz., then went on to serve the U.S. Army in 1962-1963. He majored in Business and was a R.E.A./Broker for 30 years. He lived in Compton, Long Beach, Santa Barbara and then moved to the desert where he resided for 15 years. Gary was living in Rancho Mirage and working for Windermere Real Estate when he lost his battle to Cancer after two weeks at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda. Gary will be remembered as a respectable, generous and genuine man. He will live in the hearts of the people who had the honor to know him. He rests at the National Cemetery in Riverside. "Forever we will miss you."

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Published by The Desert Sun from Oct. 15 to Oct. 20, 2010.

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John Murphy

October 22, 2010

I'm privileged to say that Gary was a close friend for over 50 years. His integrity was apparent when he was 18 years old and his example will always remain with me. Perhaps that is what is meant by the phrase "life everlasting". He will also be remembered by his friends for his terrific sense of humor and his unending generosity.

August 9, 2008

Carl Carbin

October 17, 2010

Gary was a long-time friend of my partner. They knew each other many years. We enjoyed having Gary witness our wedding a couple of years ago. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Laura Moore

October 15, 2010

My husband and I lived at the same housing complex and Gary was on the board for many years. He was a great peson and we will miss him very much.

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