| Graduation Year | Class of 1957 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 13, 2009 |
| About | Gary was born in Gainesville, TX in 1940, but was raised in Parker.,AZ. He graduated in 1957. He attended ASU 2 years, Army Reserves, boot camp and active duty in CA. Gary graduated from Electronic & Radio School in Phoenix in 1959. He continued his education at Phoenix College, Engineering classes through MWD and Mohave Jr. College. He married his high school sweetheart, Ellarose Harrison, April 25, 1959. They were married 50 years 2 1/2 mths. Gary worked at Sperry Rand for 2 years and then went to work for Metropolitan Water District at Parker Dam, CA. He started out as an Engineering Aide and worked his way up Desert Manager. He retired after 37 1/2 years in 1998. We moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ. We were told in Jan 09, that Gary had a very large inoperable cancer tumor which covered the whole left side of the brain. Gary left behind his wife, Ellarose, 2 daughters, Deborah Lynn Anderson and Deena Lee Harkins, 3 granddaughters, 1 grandson and 1 great-grandson. I know that he is with Jesus now and not suffering anymore. I thank God for our 50 years together. Ellarose |
