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BORN
1958
DIED
2016
Guy Vanest Obituary
58, of Paulden, AZ passed away on May 11, 2016. Born March 24, 1958 in Lakehurst, NJ to the late James and Madaline (VanSickle) Vanest, he spent his childhood and a good portion of his adult life in Canton, Ohio. He later moved to Phoenix Arizona where he worked for 16 years with the Arizona DES as a CSR/Case worker. He was preceded in death by his parents; His step father, Joseph Wyant; his son Liam and sister Pamela Suchocki. He is survived by sons Jeff (Mary) Vanest and Chris Vanest of Ohio, Deklan and Seamus Vanest of Massachusetts and Eamon Vanest of Arizona; daughters Sierra (James) Stratman of Kentucky and Siobhan Vanest of Arizona; 6 grandchildren Peyton, Jackson and Carter Vanest of Ohio and Serenity, Chayton & James (Jr) Stratman of Kentucky; Brother James Vanest of Ohio; 3 Sisters Diane Garlock of Michigan, Jo-Leen (Dan) Kuhn of Texas and Cynthia Kemper of Florida; many, nieces, nephews and cousins all of which he had a special bond with. His final wish was to donate his remains to science. No services are planned. In lieu of cards or flowers donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society.
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Jo-Leen Kuhn
May 12, 2025
9 years.....sheesh! Seems like yesterday! I miss your voice, your laugh and your lovingly annoying way of calling me "chick"!
Save me a place up there....never know when I might show up!
Miss you like crazy brother!
Dani
May 11, 2025
Uncle Guy, I still miss you......always will. I miss talking with you...everyday. Until we meet again.
Jo-Leen Kuhn
March 24, 2025
Stoped by today because it was your Birthday. Missing you like crazy Brother. Hope my place up there is still available! Until we meet again...loving and missing you!
Jo-Leen Kuhn
May 11, 2024
Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind. I have so many memories, good and bad, but the good stand out most! I just know you are giving em hell up there brother!! Until we meet again. Rest in Heaven!
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Debbrah, Pat, & Aeryst
May 18, 2023
You are missed and forever in our hearts.
Dani Kekes
May 12, 2023
I sure do miss you and our conversations. I think about you often
Dani Kekes
May 13, 2022
I cannot believe it's been six years!! I think of you often and miss you so very much!! You'll always be with me uncle Guy!
Dani Melman-Kekes
March 2, 2022
I can't believe it's going on 7 years! I miss you so much and I think of you often! I miss our conversations very much! I always looked forward to talking with you when I worked 3rd shift at the hospital. I love you Uncle Guy!
Dani
Jo-Leen Kuhn
May 19, 2020
Years has flown by. I miss you more than ever. You were my friend, my confidante, my brother, my secret keeper. I can't wait until we meet again! Love you Brother!!
Patricia Russell
May 17, 2020
Still miss you, but you're always in our hearts. Rest easy my friend :)
Debbrah, Pat & Aeryst
Debbrah and Patricia Russell
May 18, 2019
Wishing you were her. Miss ya dude.
Ron Burgess
July 27, 2017
We have been friends since childhood and I have been trying to reach him for sometime.It brings me sorrow finally find this out. I pray that God will bless your family. Goodbye my friend. Love your friend Ron
Barbara Segeti
September 27, 2016
Oh Guy, I know we didn't end on a high note, but why didn't you call me when you got sick? Doggone it boy, I would have been there in two days. I can't believe this is how I found you. You were my very first love. I so wanted you to be my last. Rest easy, sweetheart. You're with your Liam now.
Arthur Stepp
June 9, 2016
Rest in peace Guy. You were my friend and neighbor back in the 90's and you were there for me when my dad died. God bless you.
Teresa Bevilacqua
May 21, 2016
Guy, may you rest in peace with God.
Teresa Bevilacqua
May 21, 2016
Rest in peace, Guy. May you and Liam be folded in the loving arms of Our Heavenly Father. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
Anonymous
May 21, 2016
Guy, may you rest in peace with Liam in the loving arms of our heavenly Father. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them. Amen.
The good old days
Jo-Leen Kuhn
May 18, 2016
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Jo-Leen Kuhn
May 18, 2016
It's been a week and it still hasn't fully sunk in. I will miss our hours long phone calls but I know you are saving me a place in Heaven. (Just not too soon). I will miss you always. You were a terrific brother and a better friend. RIP Brother!! I love you!
Theresa Wyant
May 17, 2016
Thank you for a lifetime of memories, wish I could still pick up the phone to chat or text with you....going to miss your advice or encouraging words, our joking and making snow angels together states apart....u was a short time boyfriend that became a lifetime friend and big brother.....RIP my friend....see you on the other side!!!
May 17, 2016
Guy, was absolute coolness to anyone who knew him: a humorous, unique individual . We will miss him and those beautiful blues. Our condolences to the family. You'll always be in our hearts. R.I.P. my friend.
Debbrah, Pat, & Aeryst
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