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Gary Gorslin Obituary
Phoenix - Gary Rae Gorslin of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with the Lord, his wife and son on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 age 74. Born in Akron, Ohio. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family more than anything in this world. He referred to all as his sweethearts, or pumpkins.
Retired from USWest after 34 years, he also was Sergeant for the Phoenix Police Reserves. He was a member of the Phoenix Jaycees and the National Alliance of Businessmen. He had a passion for old cars and was a lifelong member and President of the Sun Country Model-T Club.
Gary is survived by his 3 children: Deborah Dunwell (Tom), Denise Riddell (Jason), and Dennis Gorslin (Jennifer), his brother Richard Gorslin, sister-in-law Carol Gorslin, her 2 children, Rich Gorslin (Sherry), Beth Heimerdinger (Kirk). He had 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren who all loved him.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret, and son Daniel, brother Robert Jr, parents Ruthe and Robert Gorslin.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at 11:00am at Breakthru Community Church 8110 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 by Pastor Sherry Gorslin. Family suggests donations be made to the church in memory of Gary.
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Virginia Payan
September 18, 2019
Debbie, Denise, Dennis and family, I'm sorry to hear of your Dad Gary's passing. May he rest in peace. At least now he's with Margaret. They were great neighbors.
Virginia Payan and family
Colin Peabody
September 11, 2019
Gary, we are so sorry to hear you have left this world. We met nearly 30:years ago through our interest in old cars and hot rods. Rest well GARY.
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