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was born in Salt Lake City, Utah June 12, 1948 to Margaret Afton & Clifford Edmond Keith. He died in a Phoenix Arizona hospital following what should have been minor surgery. Gary grew up in Salt Lake City and Blackfoot, Idaho. He was an army veteran attached to the airborne and served a tour in Viet Nam. When Private Keith returned from Viet Nam he had been promoted to Sgt. He was discharged with honor commendations in 1970. Gary moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1983 where he remained up to the time of his death. For the past 25 years Gary was owner of International Leasing in Tempe, AZ. Gary is survived by his wife Leslie, daughters: Laura, Tracy, Charlotte, Cassidy, Lindsay and Danielle; Mother: Margaret; brothers: Paul and Jess, sisters: Connie and Patty; 6 grandchildren: and many more friends and family. Gary is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Darrell. A Celebration of Life service for Gary will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at 6:00 pm at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting contributions
to "The Emily Center" c/o the Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016. (480) 830-4422.
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Steve Rankin
May 31, 2018
Just had a dream about hangin with Gary and Leslie. Still hard for me to think he is gone. Loved them both more than I realized .
Leslie Keith
January 23, 2010
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Leslie Keith
January 15, 2010
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Leslie Keith
January 15, 2010
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jocelyn r
January 12, 2010
thats so sad what happened to him! especially because i know him personally. im friends with his daughter danielle, we go to school together. im so sorry about what to gary.
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Joseph Rose
January 12, 2010
We are so sorry to hear about Gary's passing. If we can be of any service to Leslie or the kids, please let us know. Gary will be missed greatly.
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December 31, 2009
Memories, Love & Peace. Mer
Jack & Wanda Skelly
December 28, 2009
Sorry to hear about Gary...Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Keith family, Worked with him in the auto business many years and He will be missed...the Skelly family
December 28, 2009
Petersen Family from Blackfoot Idaho- Sorry to hear about Gary's passing. We want to wish our condolences to all of the Keith Family, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
gary kirkpatrick
December 28, 2009
when hearing of the passing of a close friend of more than 20 plus years,it was like all the wind was knocked from my chest, sadness and tears has been the order of day ever since.with memories of our adventures over the years sharing good food,talltales,laughter,tears and yes afew beers,I realize I'm a better man from knowing him.les if I can do anything please let me know,I loved that guy and he will be sorely missed!!
December 27, 2009
Rebecca- I miss you so very much Grandpa.You will always be here with me in my prayers.One day i will see you again in heaven.
December 27, 2009
Charlotte Keith- I will miss my father very much and will always keep him in my heart. His Grandchildren will grow up remembering him. I know I will see him again one day.
Susan Keith- Gary and I were friends for along time and he will be missed dearly. My condolences go out to his family.
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