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David Gurney Obituary
of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 26, 2017. Dave Gurney passed from this earth on September 26, 2017 at the young age of 58. He was born in Phoenix on March 2, 1959 and spent his whole life in the Phoenix area. He attended Palo Verde Grade School and graduated from Cortez High School in 1977. He is survived by his father Jack, two sisters Sheri and Linda, a niece, two nephews, his former wife Kathy, her children and grand children. His life was ended by a four month battle with leukemia. An interesting career at the Maricopa County Jail as a detention officer was celebrated by his retirement after 25 years. All of his friends are invited to a "Celebration of Life" on November 12th, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Moon Valley Country Club, 151 W Moon Valley Dr, Phoenix.
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Linda Illies
November 4, 2017
During Dave's early years in detention one of the inmate's nicknamed him "Monster"! Of course we fellow officers never let him forget it and the nickname stuck. Dave always took our jesting with a chuckle. Rest in Peace Dave. Prayers to the family.
Robert Hargrave
November 2, 2017
I started my career at MCSO with Dave in April of 1990 at the training academy at the Durango Jail. Over the next 26 years I worked with Dave in Central Intake, ran into him when he was transporting inmates around the jails along with the occasional surprise to call somewhere and have Dave answer the phone. As I said I started my career with Dave and found myself working with him in SIMS at the end, a good guy and friend you'll be missed.
October 31, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, sending my condolences to the Gurney family. I hope the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can provide you with some comfort at this difficult time.
October 30, 2017
To the Gurney Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
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