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Harry Gin Obituary

Harry Gin 2/19/1927 – 11/2/2011 A native Tucsonan and long-time judge of the Pima County Superior Court, Gin passed away at the age of 84. He was born at the family residence and grocery store on 17th Street, the youngest of five siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Betty and Alice and brothers, George and Willie. Gin graduated from Tucson High School, where he was inducted into the Badger Hall of Fame. He majored in history at the University of Arizona, graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors. Gin served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, then attended Harvard Law School, where he graduated with honors. He first joined Wright and Goddard, then moved to the Pima County Attorney's Office. He became a city magistrate and later a Pima County Superior Court commissioner, before being appointed to the Superior Court by Gov. Raúl Castro in 1975. He served as presiding judge from 1977-80 and retired in 1995. Gin was president of the Pima County Bar Association from 1969-70 and also served on the Board of Governors of the Arizona State Bar. He participated on numerous local community boards and was active in the Chinese American community. Gin is survived by his loving wife, Bernice; their children, Susan Gin-Shaw, Nancy Gin-Cramer (Jay), Patricia Gin (Donald), and Stephen Gin (Lorraine); grandchildren, Marty, Julea, Christopher, Eric, Emily, Daniel and Duncan and in-laws, Lincoln Chin, Iva and Mynin Wong and Marion Gin; as well as many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at EVERGREEN MORTUARY on Sunday, November 13, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. with Visitation at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Diabetes Research Program at the UofA College of Medicine, (520) 626-2827 or [email protected], or the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, P.O. Box 26727, Tucson, AZ 85726.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Nov. 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Gin

19 Entries

DAN LYONS

November 3, 2019

WONDERFUL MAN AND A GREAT JUDGE---HE CERTAINLY LEFT HIS MARK ON TUCSON -- A TRUE AMERICAN SUCESS STORY

William 'Kent' Ellwin (Young)

April 6, 2012

I grew up on S. 3rd Avenue at my grandparent's home and remember many many trips to the Gin Soo Dung Store on the corner of 17th. I knew all of the Gin family and the children, Betty, Harry, and Willy. Many happy memories from a time far more innocent than today. My Uncle Bill Crowell who passed away prior to Harry knew him and the Gin family well also and was good friends with Harry. My deepest condolences to the family... with Aloha from hawaii.

Gayle Salmon Gale

November 14, 2011

What is lovely never dies..but lives on in other loviness!
Wonderful memories from years ago of all of us at Sabino Canyon having picnics and fun !
He was so wonderful and warm hearted!
May his spirit live on within us all!

Sending healing blessings to the entire family for their loss.
Tears of love,
Gayle Salmon Gale
Xox

Bonnie Almond

November 13, 2011

Dear Bernice,

I fondly remember you and Harry from Tucson High School. My husband and I have always had much respect for Harry and his body of work. Just wanted you and your family to know that you are fondly thought of today.

Bonnie Fleming Almond

John Lee Low Jr

November 12, 2011

Harry Gin was a true asset to the community. He will be missed.

November 11, 2011

Our sincerest condolences to the Gin family from the Hanshaw family. Many fond memories of holidays spent together on Mount Lemon and Sabino Canyon. Harry was a wonderful man who will be dearly missed. All the best to the family, David Hanshaw.

Melissa McCormick

November 10, 2011

Dear Nancy,

I am very sorry for the loss of your father (my father also passed a couple of weeks ago).

Reading about your father brings back memories of our first couple of years at the UA as roommates (I was the unfocused one scampering from one do-gooder cause to another; you were the studious one with an unshakable drive to become a physician).

Wasn't it your father who always said that success in school depends on 90% work and 10% brains (I've often repeated this to my niece, nephew, and stepson--as you rightly pointed out to me on more than one occasion).

I'm sure as you and your family memorialize your father, as has happened to me as I remember my father, you too will come to see just how much of your father lives in you.

With great affection,
Melissa McCormick

Francisco Levy

November 10, 2011

As a member of a longer time Tucson family, I would like to extend my sympathy to the Ginn family. Mr. Ginn was highly respected in my family, and always spoken of with great respect and heart warmth fondness.

Jeff Meintzer

November 9, 2011

It was such a pleasure growing up across the street from your family. Even as a child I realized your family was special. As an adult I realize what great parents Harry and Bernice had to be to raise such accomplished adults. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jane Seno

November 9, 2011

I am also a friend of Amber's and I know she would be there if she could. I offer my sincerest sympathy to Harry's family in this time of sorrow.

Gina Amerson

November 9, 2011

Mrs. Gin, Susan and family, Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Gin, an honorable man in many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Gina (Ghazarosian, High School friend of Susan's) Amerson and George Ghazarosian (who thought about Judge Gin just last week),,,,,

Barb Needles

November 9, 2011

I am a friend of Amber's. My sincerest sympathy to Harry's family, in this time of sorrow.

Barbara Matthews

November 9, 2011

Bernice & family, I was sad to hear of Harry's death. My thoughts & prayers are with you. May God bless you with peace & comfort each day. It has been a long time since Cragin & Girl Scout days. Barbara Matthews

ed berger

November 9, 2011

A great human being
Ed Berger

Amber Gin

November 9, 2011

I'm so sad to hear of Uncle Harry's death. He was always so kind, with such a fantastic sense of humor. Love to Aunt Bernice, all my wonderful cousins and their families.
Amber

Paula Fleming

November 9, 2011

I'm deeply saddened by Judge Harry Gin's passing. I was honored to have served on two juries with him and when I was called for a third jury my (now late) husband was dying of cancer. When I stood up to ask to be excused Judge Gin recognized me - you see he married my late husband and I in La Placita gazebo, in fact he signed on the wrong line on the marriage certificate, LOL. He shared in our marriage and he again shared himself when my husband passed and attended his funeral. He was a wonderful man and judge!

My prayers go out to his entire family, may you find solace in the fact he will rest in eternal peace. There's a new angel in heaven watching over you. Blessings to the Gin family.

November 9, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family during this time of sadness. Joanne and Rob Gimello

Dan Lyons

November 9, 2011

A great man and very hard working judge. He was a pleasure to know !

Jim & Helen McDaniel

November 9, 2011

Our Love and prayers to you and your family.

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