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1940
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2016
Gary Gavagan Obituary
75, passed away February 25, 2016, surrounded by family. He was born August 24, 1940, to Harold Gavagan and Virginia Jeffers, in Long Beach, California. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautics from ASU. In 1963, he joined the Navy. For 31 years he flew for Continental Airlines, retiring in 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary, sons Michael Gavagan and Andy Gavagan, stepchildren Frank Woodruff and Becky Woodruff Powell, three sisters, five brothers and six grandchildren. A private memorial service Will be held in May.
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May 16, 2016
We will miss the late night calls and level headed thoughts.
Your brother - Jim
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May 14, 2016
He has slipped the surly bonds of Earth
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