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Gary Greer Obituary
Jul 10, 1936 - Apr 23, 2020
Gary "Gomo" Greer passed away peacefully on April 23, 2020 after a 6-year gallant fight with cancer. Born July 10, 1936 in Utah. He was an airline pilot and a lifelong lover of world history and cowboy stories. He was an active avid golfer. He also enjoyed traveling in his many RVs and camping. Gomo graduated from Jordan High School in Utah and through the ROTC he graduated from the University of Utah. He entered the Air Force immediately afterwards. He became a fighter pilot with over 200 combat missions in Vietnam. He continued flying with Continental Airlines until retiring in 1996.
Gomo is survived by his older brother Fred and his family of Draper Utah. Son Cary (Jill) Greer his children Drake (Hillary) Evan, Ben, and Alena of Duluth Georgia; grandchildren Josh and Jake Mcjarland of Texas, Morgan Greer of Medford Oregon, Whitney Greer of New York and 5 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Maryanne (2017); his parents Lowell and Pearl; and two sons Billy (Biffer) Greer (2015) and David (Duffy) Greer (1996).
A celebration of life will take place sometime next fall. In lieu of flowers please donate to Tidewell Hospice or a charity of your choice.
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John Clifford
August 11, 2022
I was saddened to learn of Gomo´s passing. I knew Gomo at Continental Airlines when I was his Second Officer on many pairings. He was great to fly with! He flew the B-727 like he invented it. He was always upbeat and positive, and people just gravitated to him. To learn now for the first time from his obituary that he flew over 200 combat missions over Vietnam tells you a lot about the man; he never spoke of it. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Newt
April 27, 2020
My deepest condolence to the family.
Gary was always one of my heros, and for good reason...great guy.
Newt
April 27, 2020
My cousin Gary was my childhood hero. His childhood on Creek Road was about as idyllic as anyone could ask for. He was eight years older than me and was by far the coolest person I knew. He had the neatest little dog(dang, I wish I could remember it's name) that could do 'bout any trick there was. Gary was the first person I ever saw do acrobatic tricks on skis...I am pretty sure he was among the first around to do those things. He'd hang around that little airport on the hill right above his house and that was where he got his love of airplanes. What a guy. As I look back 65+ years later, I see I made a great choice in heros.
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