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Gary Frank Blair

October 5, 1943 — July 24, 2017

Gary Frank Blair, 73passed away on July 24, 2017 with his faithful black labradoodle, Snickersin Cottonwood, Az.Gary was born on Oct 5, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ralph \u0026 BernadineBlair. Gary married his soul mate and best friend Mary Elizabeth Burns on November 10,1962. Gary served in the US Army from 1966-1970. He retired from the Army National Guard as a Master Sargent. He worked for the Painters Union, Local IBEW 387 and Retired after 30 years from Arizona Public Service. Gary was a very passionate man that loved to give back to his community and country.Over hislife timehe gavemany volunteer hoursto the Flagstaff Fire Dept, Az Rangers in Holbrook, Camp Verde Marshall\u0027s office,many years as the Captain ofYavapai County Verde Search and Rescue and the U.S. Forest Service atop of Mingus Mountain. Gary also loved automotive mechanics, CB Radio (SuperDad),camping, hunting, fishing and 4X4 Wheelin\u0027. Surviving Gary ishis beautifulbrideof 55yrs Mary E. Blair. He was very proud of his 2 daughters Kari Blair-Garcia, ThousandOaks,Caand Tari Blair-Skousen, Phoenix, Az. He adored his5 grandchildren, Brittnee Blair-Garcia, Christian Blair, Gabrielle Garcia, Page Skousen and Tres Garcia. His loving sister Jerrie Wilbur, the best nieces Debi Tappe and Shelley Lamoure and many great nieces and nephews. Gary never met a stranger, made beautiful friendships throughout his life and was loved by all. Serviceswill be heldat Westcott Funeral Home at 1031 E MingusAveCottonwood, Azon FridayOctober 20,2017 at 10:00 AM, with a Military Procession to Phoenix National Cemetery at 23029 N Cave Creek Rd Phoenix, AZ for military honors at 1:00 PM.
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