Gary McGuire
  • Born on: June 28, 1947
  • Departed on: July 17, 2015
  • Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA

Gary McGuire

Gary McGuire, 68, passed away July 17, 2015 at his home after a lengthy illness.   Visitation will be Wednesday July 22, 2015 at the Flamingo restaurant on Ellis Blvd from 5-8 p.m. Services will be held at Seventh Day Adventist Church on Edgewood Rd on Thursday July 23, 2015 at 1pm.

Born on June 28, 1947 to Basil and Louise (Wise) McGuire, Gary was a life-long resident of Cedar Rapids and graduated from Jefferson High School in the class of 1965. He began his career in food and grocery management in 1969; and worked for Bishops, Hy-Vee and the State of Iowa before retiring in 2003. He was an active member of his church and served his God. Gary enjoyed watching college football, fishing, and being around his family, friends and his pets. 

Left to cherish Gary’s memory is his wife of 46 years Janet McGuire, daughters Brooke (Patrick) Stammeyer, Katey (Jeremy) Andersen, grandchildren Grace Stammeyer, Caleb Stammeyer, and McGuire “Mac” Andersen, and a brother Larry McGuire of Cedar Rapids.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Charolette Shafer. 
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