US Navy veteran Gary McClellan, 72, passed away on July 9, 2013. Gary is survived by his loving wife of 51 beautiful years Helen, son Brett, Kimberly, grandson Gavin, sister Jane Boyce and extended family, and special canine friends Peso and Taco. Gary served our country on the USS Midway from 1957-1961 on the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron. He moved his family to Phoenix, AZ in 1970 where he had a long career as an electrical test engineer at Westinghouse & RDC Electric. Gary was a rugged outdoorsman who loved to go exploring in his RV, play golf, ride his ATV, hike and bike. A true renaissance man, Gary was skilled in woodworking, metalsmithing, jewelry making, and auto building among many interests and sometimes found the time to volunteer at local animal shelters. He was a friend to anyone and everyone, and will be missed by all. Services will be held at Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 23029 North Cave Creek Rd on Friday, July 12, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.