Wayne Edgar GANN

GANN, Wayne Edgar was called from this life on April 2, 2017. Born on May 20, 1920 in Jefferson County, TN to Charles C. and Joel Swann Gann. A proud United States Marine Corp veteran, he served in World War II in the Pacific arena including Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands. In 1944, Wayne married his sweetheart, Ruby Jean in Tennessee. Upon returning to civilian life, Wayne and Jean lived in Indiana before moving to New Mexico and later to Tucson in 1969. He is survived by his children, Susanne Bonal, Tony Gann (Dena), Donna Woodberry (Jack) and Mona Bush; grandchildren, Jesi Woodberry, Jonathan Woodberry, Lisa Gann, Kimberly Vogelsang Beal (Jeff); three great-grandchildren and sisters, Ernestine Johnson and Camilla Shoop (Ed). He is predeceased by his wife of over 66 years, Ruby Jean; his grandson, Keith Riley Bush; his brothers, Charles Gann, Lee Gann, Samuel Gann; and sister, Mildred Bailey. Our deapest gratitude goes to the Southern Arizona Veteran's Hospital for its excellent care of our father. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. at East Lawn Palms Cemetery, 5801 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ. Arrangements by EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY.