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Gary Wayne Hinshaw
1939 - 2013
Gary Wayne Hinshaw
1939 - 2013
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BORN
1939
DIED
2013
Gary Hinshaw Obituary
Gary's life was also surrounded by many loving extended family and friends. He was and always will be a loving husband, father and friend. His kindness was immeasurable and his hugs were fantastic. He gave real meaning to being a "true Friend"
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Church of Scientology, 3845 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
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Cathy
August 28, 2013
Happy Birthday Handsome! Our love for each other is infinite. Even though we are celebrating apart now, we will be together again one day. Don't forget to make a wish! I love you Gary forever and always,
Baby Gary
August 28, 2013
First Father's Day Dad & Taylor
June 13, 2013
Happy Father's Day my Love! You were her hero. This was your first Daddy Daughter dance with our "little angel". Like you always said "the light of your life from the day she was born." Your love, patience, strength, fun loving ways and devotion to family is what made you the best Dad ever. Your love is etched in our hearts forever and always.
We look so good in LOVE!!!!
June 13, 2013
"Once upon a time" is how our story began and "they lived happily ever after forever" is how we lived every second of every day. Thank you for being my knight in shining armor. A love like ours comes once in a lifetime, thank you Gary for being my lifetime love...
Love always and forever,
Cathy
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May 14, 2013
Gary,
I love you with all my heart and soul. I miss everything about you. It wasn't long enough, but it was long enough to last forever. Our love was amazing and our life was fantastic. And we'll never really be apart in our hearts.
Love Always & Forever,
Cathy
Mollie Kidari
May 13, 2013
Although I was not an integral part of their lives, I admired and respected the love that Gary and Cathy shared. I will always remember their little family with love. Many heartfelt wishes for Cathy and Taylor. I know you will reunited with Gary someday.
May 12, 2013
Once upon a time is how our story started, it was love at first sight for both of them, this was truly a match made in heaven every one said. And they lived happily ever after forever. I will never stop loving you Handsome.
Love always & forever,
Cathy
May 12, 2013
My Life began the first day you fell in LOVE with me. It became complete the day Taylor was born. Our love blossomed into our perfect little family.
You Gary are my love, my life, my everything. Without that love I would never have experienced the joy of being a Mom! And you the perfect Dad!
Master Mechanic
May 1, 2013
Gary \ US NAVY
May 1, 2013
"Howdy"
May 1, 2013
The Last True American Cowboy
May 1, 2013
Dad & his Little Princess
May 1, 2013
I will always have that wonderful loving part of you every day in our beautiful daughter Taylor. You Gary are my world, my life, my everything and I so cherished and loved every second of our life that we shared and loved the nights away together.
Love Always & Forever,
Cathy
Cutest Couple EVER!!!!
April 13, 2013
Gary,
I loved you for my whole life with all my heart & soul and I will for eternity. You made my life complete from that first day. You've been away 3 months today and in my heart it feels like forever. But knowing we will be together again one day keeps me going on.
I miss your kiss, I miss your voice, I miss your smille, I wish I could give you a kiss from a million miles.
Love Always & Forever,
Cathy
Our Little Princess began "Queen" in 209
April 13, 2013
Cathy
February 13, 2013
The twinkling stars are windows looking out of heaven. I know you're watching over us always. I feel your strength and love everyday and long to hold you again. I love you handsome and miss you so. Our eternal love helps get me through.
Cathy
February 12, 2013
I love you and miss you so!
Cathy
February 12, 2013
You're the one who holds my heart
gently, completely and forever.
I will love you Gary for all eternity.
I miss you and know you are with me always holding ne in your strong embrace.
I love you Gary with all my heart and soul.....
Ezra Brooks
February 12, 2013
HE LOVED! HE LAUGHED! HE LIVED!
Gary is in the hearts if all who truly lived and knew him!
"Happy trails, Gary until we meet again"
Nicholas Gearing
February 9, 2013
Such a privilege to have known you. You will be missed, but I know you'll be close by watching over your girls!
Mandy Mitchell
February 9, 2013
I am so blessed to have had Gary in my life! He is an amazing man and everyone loves him! He always treated me like a daughter. Thank you Gary for being you!!
Cathy
February 5, 2013
Our special date a year ago. I've been playing our favorite song from that night and remembering.
I love you handsome!
You always told me our love is our strenght and it will get us through anything. I believed you then and I believe you now and forever.
I miss you holding my hand.
Brent Hinshaw
February 4, 2013
I love you dad. I miss you more than I could ever say with words.
Gina Shiflett
February 4, 2013
Gary always had a smile on his face even when his house was full of kids in Clearfield, Iowa.
COLLEEN HINSHAW
February 4, 2013
Dad I was sooo glad that Brent & I were able to see you one last time. I want to thank you for the marvalous job you did with Brenda, Brent, Becky, Brandon & Taylor, you raised caring, wonderful individuals. I know that is where your grandsons get there character as well...I'll miss you always Dad..your crazy Daughter in Law
January 26, 2013
There is truly a loss of light in our corner of the world and the heavens are shining that much brighter. Gary touched my life, from the moment I met him, with his gentle, softspoken ways and his obvious dedication to his family and friends. This truly wonderful man has been a shining example of a valued friend. Though my heart aches with his loss I am comforted with having been blessed to count him as a friend.
Marisa and Steve Micio (Gilbert, AZ)
Vickie Lutz
January 24, 2013
When you were hugged by Gary you for sure knew you had been truely hugged!!! I adopted/chose him to by my dad many years ago. Although we lost touch over the years he was in my thoughts and prayers just as he will be for the rest of my life. Rest in peace cowboy and we will see each other again one day!!
Cathy & Taylor
January 24, 2013
Heaven & the universe hold you in their embrace
As you hold Taylor & I in your strong protectvie arms each and every day
Our hearts will always belong to you
And our souls bound together for eternity
We love you! And miss you, but, we know you are not far away.
Harry, Bobbie and Eli
January 23, 2013
It's not goodbye really, for you are alive and well in our hearts. We remember you as dear, sweet, Gary. Happy trails dear friend, until we meet again.
Deidra Brown
January 23, 2013
I am truly sorry for the worlds loss. Gary is an amazing person and has always been extremely kind to me. I have some wonderful memories with him. He will be missed. Love you
LOLINDA CAMPBELL
January 23, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great person he always had a smile and was kind he will be missed by many. terry has lost a amazing brother n law and best friend. you and your family are in our prayers we love you'
Valeria Ramirez
January 22, 2013
My kids and I were privileged to have shared some wonderful moments with Gary!! Gary was an awesome man!! He lived a good life and will be missed. Our prayers are with you Cathy and Taylor!
Kim Nickerson
January 21, 2013
I was fortunate to witness first hand for years the many beautiful facets of Gary Wayne Hinshaw - husband, father, friend, man . . . I watched him fill my sister's heart with love as Husband; raise his daughter Taylor with devotion and love as Father; treat all those who entered his life with kindness and generosity as Friend; and the depth and complexity of his personality as an extraordinary Man. But best of all, I enjoyed years of him touching my life and caring for me as my Brother, sometimes even like a Dad. I will miss his warmth, his stories, his smile, and the most unbelievable hugs. I love you Gary!
Melony Wood
January 20, 2013
I am glad to have met Gary and seen the great passion he had for his family. May his memories live on in all of us and bring us smiles from time to time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Ms. Melony
Tait and Michele Elkie
January 20, 2013
Gary was a wonderful man and we were blessed to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cathy, Taylor and all of his family.
Mark Thompson
January 19, 2013
It is truly sad that Cathy and Taylor have lost their wonderful companion, best friend, husband and father. That we as friends lost a man that always had a smile on that wonderful face. We are comforted in knowing that heaven became just a little better because he is there.
We will miss you "Dad"
Love Mark and Therese
Mollie Kidari
January 18, 2013
The world has indeed lost a wonderful man. I always admired what a devoted husband and father that Gary Hinshaw was to Cathy and Taylor. I feel very honored to have known him. Lots of love for Cathy, Taylor and the whole family.
Carhy Hinshaw
January 18, 2013
We always told each other that,
Ours was a love made in heaven
Our hearts and souls bound together for eternity
I love you handsome!
So we will never really be apart
I know your arms are wrapped around Taylor & I continuing to protect us as you always have
I love you sweetheart forever and beyond
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