Gary
Kesselring suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and went home to our Lord on
September 2, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born in
Iowa City, IA, January 24, 1941. His family moved out to California
where he graduated from Fallbrook Union High School. Gary joined the
U.S. Air Force and married Judith A. Rigney Kesselring. He served
eightyears in the Air Force, including three tours in Vietnam.
Gary
went to work for NCR while going to college and settled in Ramona, CA.
There he and his wife raised their three daughters and Gary began his
career as a Realtor. Gary was highly respected in the Real Estate
Community throughout San Diego as a Broker, Investor and Business Owner
for over 30+ years.
In 1999, Gary married Judy A. Moore Kesselring. Together they worked in Real Estate in San Diego, moving to Arizona in 2006.
Gary
loved spending time with his family more than anything and loved the
Lord with all his heart. He was a private pilot, photographer, trumpet
player, dancer, avid reader, health conscious and enjoyed travel. He
was passionate about flying and was a longtime member in the San Diego
Association of Realtors. A true leader in the community, he served in
many capacities including the honor of 32nd degree Master in the
Masonic Lodge in Ramona. He will be remembered for his kind and gentle
spirit and his love for knowledge and wisdom. He was a wonderful
husband, father, grandfather, friend and professional leader. His
involvement in the lives he touched will be greatly missed.
He
leaves behind his wife, Judy A Kesselring of Maricopa, AZ; three
daughters, Mikaela (Paul) Baird of Sutherlin, OR, Brocclyn (Judi)
Kesselring-Bursby of Elk Grove, CA, and Tiffani (Brian) Lynch of Las
Vegas, NV; brother, Dennis (Terri) Kesselring of W. Sacramento, CA;
sister, Karen Pinto of Loomis, CA; two stepsons, Troy (Kim) Bizzack of
Alamogordo, NM, and Matt (Kim) Bizzack of Ahwatukee, AZ; twelve
grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild-to-be. He will be greatly missed.
A
Celebration of Life will be held at the New Life Assembly Church, 424
Letton St., Ramona, CA 92065 (behind Denny's, off Raymond) on Saturday,
October 16, 2010, at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made in Gary's honor to Judy Kesselring,
c/o Chase National Bank, or to Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ.
(Source: Published in the Ramona Sentinel from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, 2010)
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