Gary-Zander-Obituary

Gary Frederick Zander

Canton, Ohio

1952 - 2016

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Gary Frederick Zander 1952-2016 was born on March 8, 1952, in Canton, Ohio, and passed away on Nov. 23, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a 1970 graduate of Oakwood High School, where he played varsity golf, and Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He...

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Gary was an outstanding golfer - and a very funny guy. Spent many hours at our house - and the family always loved him. Had the pleasure of flying with him right after he got his license. Last time I hooked up was in California and we played 18 holes - and yes he beat me - you will always be a friend. DAR

Everyone will remember Gary as a great 8th grade quarterback, crab soccer player (gym class), golfer, sax player in marching band and a rock band, and airplane and glider pilot -- who walked away from a crash. The guy was just good at everything. And he had a good heart. He was good to everybody. He helped me out, or tried to, lots of times. Just a tremendously gifted person. Then he took all that success out west, and before you know it forty years rolls past and an old friend has come back...