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Gar Tootelian Obituary

GAR TOOTELIAN Garabed "Gar" Tootelian, owner/entrepreneur of Gar Tootelian Inc. and the Reedley 2003 Businessman of the Year, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2003, at Clovis Community Hospital. The Viewing will be held at Carins Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 4, 2003, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Reedley Cemetery, 2185 S. Reed Ave. in Reedley on Thursday, June 5, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. Following the Graveside Service a Memorial Celebration luncheon will be held at the Reedley First Baptist Church, 819 W. Parlier Ave., in Reedley. The family requests remembrances be sent to the Gar and Esther Tootelian Charitable Foundation, Attn: Florence Dunn, c/o California Bank & Trust, 7060 N. Fresno St. Fresno, CA 93720 or to your favorite charity. CAIRNS FUNERAL HOME940 F Street, Reedley 638-2233

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Published by Fresno Bee on Jun. 4, 2003.

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Wanda Johnson

June 4, 2003

Esther and family,

May you find comfort in your memories that you shared with Gar through out your many years together....My deepest sympathy...

David & Sharon Hutchison

June 4, 2003

Know that others are thinking of you

in your loss and our hearts and

prayers are with you. He was a good

man and took good care of his employees. Sincerley

David & Sharon

Kenneth Boyajian

June 3, 2003

Ken and Linda Boyajian

Katie & Greg Arnold

June 3, 2003

May it help to ease your burden knowing others care, and may it bring you added peace to hold your Husband and Father's memory and his love in your heart and mind. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you always, Katie & Greg Arnold and Families, Yoko & Brandon Bard, Amy & Paul Cardona

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