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Bunker's Garden Chapel
33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
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Bunker's Garden Chapel
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Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - Garden ChapelGary Darst Obituary
He married Sheila Reynolds on June 12, 1964, after they had met when he was 11 years old and she was 9 years old. They went to the same church. They raised three precious kids, Lori Gail (husband, Wesley Rouse), Gary Elias Darst, Jr. (wife, Kari Ann), and Tara Frazier.
They have eight grandkids, and 18 great-grandkids. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Elias Darst and his mother, Chloetta Darst; sister, Jennifer Pierce; brothers, Michael Darst, and Terry Darst; and his baby daughter, Danessa Carol.
Mr. Darst was a bricklayer in Local #3 Bricklayers Union for 40 years. He loved hunting and camping with family and friends. He was dearly loved and will be missed so much.
We would like to extend special thanks to the wonderful nurses, Laura and Anna of Hospice of the Valley-East, who took great care of Gary.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Bunker's Garden Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am in the Chapel. A graveside service will follow at the City of Mesa Cemetery.
"We Love You, Daddy"
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Upcoming Events
Mar
12
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Bunker's Garden Chapel
33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
12
Service
11:00 a.m.
Bunker's Garden Chapel
33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
12
Services provided by
Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - Garden Chapel