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Obituary

We regretfully announce the passing of Gary W. Marcellus, 67, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Gary passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2022, from polycystic kidney and polycystic liver disease complications. Gary loved life, and he was a strong person, putting up a brave, courageous fight for many years.  

Gary was born in Illinois to Harry and Betty Marcellus in 1954. Gary graduated from Sandwich High School in 1973, where he was voted most humorous. …

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Memories & condolences

Oh Linda,  I'm so sorry to learn of this today, deepest condolences to you and the entire family.  Y'all have been such…
Oh Linda,  I'm so sorry to learn of this today, deepest condolences to you and the entire family.  …
Oh Linda,  I'm so sorry to learn of this today, deepest condolen…

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What were Gary's favorite ways to exercise?
Weight lifting and hiking.
Weight lifting and hiking.
Weight lifting and hiking.
What were Gary's favorite ways to spend free time?
Exploring, traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Exploring, traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Exploring, traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends.
What were Gary's favorite performances to watch?
Concerts - he loved going to concerts of all kinds. We had that in common from day …
Concerts - he loved going to concerts of all kinds. We had that in common from day one.
Concerts - he loved going to concerts of all kinds. We had that in common from day one.
What were Gary's favorite sports teams?
Florida State Seminoles, and the Denver Broncos.
Florida State Seminoles, and the Denver Broncos.
Florida State Seminoles, and the Denver Broncos.

Timeline

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Born

1954
Gibson City, IL
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Graduated from high school

1973
Sandwich High School, Lions Road, Sandwich, IL
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Served in the U.S. Navy as a Spanish Linguist

1974
Schooled in Monterey, CA, USA, and stationed in Homestead and Key West, FL

Other key details

Cause of death

Polycystic Kidney and Liver disease

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Santa Fe, NM, USA

Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary
Funeral services provided by

Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary

Hospice of the Valley
Hospice care provided by

Hospice of the Valley

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