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Gary John Nelson

Gary John Nelson, of Heber, Arizona, passed away on Oct.14, 2016, at the Summit Health Care Regional Medical Center ER in Show Low, Arizona, with his companion, Linda Bache, by his side. He was 64. Gary was born to the late John and Lillian (Carlson) Nelson in Jamestown, N.Y., on Jan. 13, 1952.

He was a graduate of Jamestown High School in 1970 and was confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Jamestown. He served in the Army Reserves and was an apprentice lather with his father prior to him moving to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. He was the owner of Christopher’s Sales and Services in Phoenix for many years.

His hobbies included: golfing, gardening, landscaping, traveling, classical cars, trucks and motorcycles.

Survivors include children: Ryan M. Nelson, Shawn C. (Laura) Nelson, Gary J.F. Nelson and Amber N. Nelson all of Arizona; grandchildren: Holly, Megan, Katie and Devon Nelson all of Arizona; companion, Linda Bache of Heber, Arizona; sisters Lynnette D. Sigrist of East Amherst, N.Y., and JoAnn R. Nelson of Bemus Point, N.Y.; brothers John M. (Mary) Nelson of Jamestown, N.Y. and Todd R. (Jennifer) Nelson of West Ellicott, N.Y.; nieces and nephews, Emmalynn Sigrist of Philadelphia, Pa., Benjamin Nelson of Rochester, N.Y., Joshua Nelson of Buffalo, N.Y., Zachariah Nelson of Virginia Beach, Va., Lily Nelson, of West Ellicott and John C. Nelson Jr. of Williamsburg, Va.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian on Oct. 14, 1998, and John on May 7, 2014, as well as grandparents, Adick and Alma Carlson and Albert and Muriel Nelson.

Private memorial services will be held.

Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign our online guest book, we invite you to visit our website at www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com.