Gary Vernon Calvert of Gilroy died during the early morning at
home on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, from a long bout with cancer, which
he fought valiantly until his last breath.
Gary Vernon Calvert of Gilroy died during the early morning at home on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, from a long bout with cancer, which he fought valiantly until his last breath.
Gary was born on May 3, 1951, in Casper, Wyo. He was an active member of the South Valley business community, president of ASCO Air and recently worked for Prime Mechanical of Morgan Hill. He was a member of the Gilroy Rotary, and an active member of Advent Lutheran Church where he was energetically involved in the youth program. Gary had a zest for life and lived everyday to the fullest. He was a private pilot, marathon runner and former Army and Air Force pilot serving in Korea.
He is survived by his wife, Beth of 23 years; children Christopher, Amanda, Daniel and Ryan; parents Walt and Mardelle of Colorado, sisters Teresa Cordova and Sharon Linnebur; mother-in-law Ann Price; sister-in-law Sherry Quick; and Paul and Sandy Otellini. He also is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial service takes place at 1pm Thursday, Dec. 30, at Advent Lutheran Church.
The asks that contributions in lieu of flowers be made to the American Cancer Society.
