1935
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2024
Gary Ganaway passed away on December 6, 2024 at the age of 89 in Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Mason, Michigan. He was born on March 25, 1935 in Lansing, Michigan. Gary led life to the fullest. He was in the Army Airborne division from 1957 - 1963. He loved flying personal airplanes. He even went for his 80th birthday and was able to fly with another pilot. Back in the day, he would repair television sets, do taxes, downhill ski and golf. He also liked computers and had belonged to the Superstition Sunrise Computer Club. He loved horses and his pets. His favorite snack was ice cream, butter pecan as his favorite, and liked homemade rhubarb pie. Coffee always had to be super hot.
Gary loved to ride motorcycles and belonged to the Gold wing Club, riding all over the country with his wife Jan. He loved astrology, paranormal phenomenons and physic readings. He would do some Tai Chi and meditate. Gary had numerous friends that he had met in his adventures over the years and would often speak of them. He had missed our mother dearly, she passed away on June 11, 2024. They had been married for 50 years.
Gary retired from General Motors Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan.
Gary was predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Beatrice Ganaway and his loving wife Jan M. Ganaway. He is survived by his children/step-children Glenn (Kenna) Ganaway of AZ, Colleen Grove of OH, Cindy (Sonny) Lewis of AZ, Harold (Debi) Ganaway of AZ, Cathy (Jeff) Carelson of FL Brother Terry (Lyn) Ganaway of FL, 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren.
We would like to thank Sky Vista Senior Living, Aegis Hospice and After.Com for taking care of him.
Rest in Peace Gary.
Cremation has taken place.