Gary Glen Kaiser
December 20, 1937 – October 10, 2022
Gary Glen Kaiser, age 84 of Mesa, AZ went to be with Jesus on October 10th, 2022. He died peacefully at home with his loved ones.
Gary was born on December 20th, 1937, on his family’s farm in Durham, Kansas. He is the son of Henry and Anna Kaiser. He grew up in Durham and graduated from Durham High School. As a young man, Gary served in the U.S. Army and then Army Reserves from 1958-1962. While attending business school, he met and fell in love with Sandy Caruthers, who he married on April 14th, 1962, in Salina, Kansas. Gary and Sandy moved to Arizona in 1962, where Gary owned and operated Texaco service stations. Gary and Sandy had three children, Darla, Scott, and then Christy.
Despite being a self-employed business owner, Gary still had a variety of interests and enjoyed many things in life. He worked hard but he played hard too. Many of these interests revolved around outdoor adventures with his family, fishing, camping, and exploring. He also enjoyed backyard gardening, listening to great music, and watching all the sports. He rarely missed a Diamondbacks or Suns game, even if he had to record and re-watch the parts of the game that he accidently slept through. He was a connoisseur of fine biscuits and gravy and every kind of road-trip food from Twinkies and Polar Pops to sunflower seeds. But all these things paled in comparison to his gigantic love for God and the people He made. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his kids, grand and great-grand kids. Gary wasn’t best known for his hobbies or talents, though they were many. He was instead always known as one of the world’s most gracious, kind, and gentle souls.
Gary is survived by his wife, Sandy Kaiser, his daughter Darla (Kevin) Wilson, his son Scott (Dawn) Kaiser, and his daughter Christy (Dan) Williams, as well as his brother, Virgil, of Augusta, KS. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Kaiser and his brother, Marvin.
Services for Gary Kaiser will be held at Journey of Grace Church of the Nazarene in Mesa, AZ on Saturday, October 22nd, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to House of James Child Refuge, a charity near and dear to Gary’s heart. https://houseofjames.org/ways-to-give/
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Dear Sandy, Darla, Scott and Christy,
I’m not very good with words at a time like this, but know that I am thinking of you.
Even though I have not been “family” for the last 30+ years, I have thought about all of you over the years. My love and prayers to all of you, Linda
Dear Sandy, Darla, Scott and Christy,
I’m not very good with words at a time like this, but know that I am thinking of you.
Even though I have not been “family” for the last 30+ years, I have thought
about all of you over the years. My love and prayers to all of you, Linda
Sandy we am so sorry about Gary’s passing know our prayers and llove are with you and your family
Sandy and family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of Gary. My prayers are for your peace, knowing heaven is even better now!
He is missed and you all are loved. This was beautifully written. Gary was (and is now in Heaven) an absolute gem.
Un abrazo a su familia, oraré por fortaleza y superación de la pérdida de su amado ser querido. Con cariño para toda la familia especialmente para la hermana Christy wiliams.
we are thinking of you all… remembering so many wonderful times in the past … and praying you all are rejoicing at a life well lived . Gary was so very special and everyone who met him knew he lived the Lord! sending many hugs as we recall days gone by and look forward to a great reunion with those we l love.