1943
Gary
2016
Gary Linden Duggan
November 8, 1943 — September 16, 2016
Gary Duggan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born on November 8, 1943 in Abernathy, TX to Edgar and Selma Duggan. Gary had two older brothers, Leland and Bobby, a younger brother, Dorman, and a younger sister, Janis.
Gary loved learning; some of his favorite years were his college years. He loved a challenge: the more he could learn, read, and study, the more he excelled. He attended Texas Tech for 2 years, then transferred to West Texas A&M University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in science. Gary then met a new love which took him away from his books and that was his sweetheart for life, Sarah Jane.
Gary and Sarah Jane Foster were married July 3, 1965. From their marriage of 51 wonderful years together came 3 children whom they loved dearly and whole-heartedly: Darla Grabber, Lela Garcia, and Linden Duggan. Gary continued his education even after marriage. He was then hired with Southwestern Bell. There he also attained numerous schooling, training, and other skill courses over the 35 years of working with AT&T.
He had a very compassionate heart towards animals and many times sacrificed his own lunch for a stray cat or dog. He spent many days providing a lovely yard and garden for his wife and thoroughly enjoyed feeding the neighborhood birds every morning with his coffee. Gary also had a passion for music and writing. He wrote many poems about nature, family, friends, and life, in general and spent every Friday night twirling his wife out on the dance floor.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Selma Duggan; an older brother, Leland Duggan; and two people whom he loved so dearly, his brother-in-law, Doc Petree, and his mother-in-law, Zane Foster. Survivors include his wife, Jane Duggan; three children, Darla Grabber, Lela Garcia, and Linden Duggan; four grandchildren, Chance Ortiz, Ayla Weathers, Shanyla Ramirez, and Rejoice Duggan; and four great-grandchildren, Layla, William, Brilynn, and soon-to-be-born Adeline; along with two brothers, Bobby and Dorman Duggan and his sister, Janis Duggan Schultz.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice or to the Crown of Texas Hospice Foundation for BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 3 Care Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79124.
Gary loved learning; some of his favorite years were his college years. He loved a challenge: the more he could learn, read, and study, the more he excelled. He attended Texas Tech for 2 years, then transferred to West Texas A&M University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in science. Gary then met a new love which took him away from his books and that was his sweetheart for life, Sarah Jane.
Gary and Sarah Jane Foster were married July 3, 1965. From their marriage of 51 wonderful years together came 3 children whom they loved dearly and whole-heartedly: Darla Grabber, Lela Garcia, and Linden Duggan. Gary continued his education even after marriage. He was then hired with Southwestern Bell. There he also attained numerous schooling, training, and other skill courses over the 35 years of working with AT&T.
He had a very compassionate heart towards animals and many times sacrificed his own lunch for a stray cat or dog. He spent many days providing a lovely yard and garden for his wife and thoroughly enjoyed feeding the neighborhood birds every morning with his coffee. Gary also had a passion for music and writing. He wrote many poems about nature, family, friends, and life, in general and spent every Friday night twirling his wife out on the dance floor.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Selma Duggan; an older brother, Leland Duggan; and two people whom he loved so dearly, his brother-in-law, Doc Petree, and his mother-in-law, Zane Foster. Survivors include his wife, Jane Duggan; three children, Darla Grabber, Lela Garcia, and Linden Duggan; four grandchildren, Chance Ortiz, Ayla Weathers, Shanyla Ramirez, and Rejoice Duggan; and four great-grandchildren, Layla, William, Brilynn, and soon-to-be-born Adeline; along with two brothers, Bobby and Dorman Duggan and his sister, Janis Duggan Schultz.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice or to the Crown of Texas Hospice Foundation for BSA Hospice of the Southwest, 3 Care Circle, Amarillo, Texas 79124.
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