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Gary Diehl Obituary

GARY M. DIEHL Passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2005, at his mother's home in Santa Rosa at the age of 65 years. Gary was born in San Francisco and lived most of his life in San Mateo County. He retired and moved to Santa Rosa two years ago. He was an avid car enthusiast and loved his '67 Camaro. Gary served with the U.S. Army National Guard and after six years of faithful service was honorably discharged. Gary is survived by his loving mother, Pauline Farber of Santa Rosa; his half-sister, Robyn, and his half-brother, Joseph, of Oregon. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward C. Diehl, formerly of Millbrae, and his stepfather, Ben Farber, formerly of Santa Rosa. The family wishes to thank Gary's caregivers at Sutter VNA Hospice, Toni Kaylor, Jonathan Cox and Linda "Casey" Moneymaker. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2005, 2:00 p.m., at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1900 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa. Contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 1900 Powell Street, Suite 285, Emeryville, CA 94608 preferred. Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral and Cremation Services (707) 525-3730

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Published by San Mateo County Times on Feb. 24, 2005.

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The Stapleton Family

February 26, 2005

You will be sorely missed.

Sharon Cason-Butts

February 24, 2005

To the family of Gary Diehl,



While we don't know the perfect words to say or the exact thing to do to comfort you, we want you to know how sorry we are to hear of Gary's passing. Our warm thoughts are with you.



Gary will always be remembered as being a very nice person in high school. His love of cars and music is illustrated in our high school yearbook. He was missed at our Reunions. We will forever cherish his memory.



Hillsdale High School class of 1957.

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