Gary Roseberry
April 19, 1951 - May 11, 2014
Obituary
ROSEBERRY, Gary S. of Saginaw, Michigan passed away on May 11, 2014 at his home. He was 63 years old. Gary S. Roseberry was born April 19, 1951 in Saginaw to the late Waldo Jr. and Kathryn (Vorwerck) Roseberry. Gary was employed by XO Communications as a Data Base Engineer for many years. He enjoyed working with Ham Radios and spending time with family, friends and his dog, Toby. Surviving are a brother, Waldo III (Ardis) Roseberry; a sister, Patricia Roseberry; two aunts an uncle, two nephews and many cousins. Also, his close friend and caretaker, Wendy Hamlin. FUNERAL: Funeral Services will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014 at Oakwood Mausoleum, 5950 Gratiot Road. Rev. Fr. Joseph Schabel will officiate. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit at Oakwood Mausoleum from 12:00 noon until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Saginaw County Humane Society. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Please share your thoughts and memories at the mausoleum or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com
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Brent
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I worked with Gary at XO Communications. I sincerely admired Gary for his dedication to preserving our department's data integrity through properly engineered database structures. He would never allow anything to go into production half-baked.
He was full of wisdom, too. When I started, I was assigned the seat right behind him and was able to listen to everything he said. Something he didn't know until recently was that I had been keeping a private log of some of his best quotes. He loved the idea and wanted me to write a book. He was one of a kind. I doubt it will ever happen, but if I hear the same type of condescending brilliance pour out of someone else's mouth when discussing a report with a customer, I'll think of Gary and smile. I'll miss him.
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Dave
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Cousin Dave
Thats Gary to a tee. He was well researched and would never steer you wrong....
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Dave Eurich
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You will be missed my friend. I have known Gary since he was hired by Concentic. We have had many heartfelt conversations over the years. Gary was a great person who loved HAM radio, guns, music and his dog Toby. We also enjoyed conversations about cars, motorcycles and family. I will miss you Gary.
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Brian French
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In a word, stalwart. Gary had an uncompromising appreciation for logic and the uncanny ability to find and inject humor in dry, technical discussions. I'm a better person for having known and worked with him. He will be missed.
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Dra
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I'll miss Gary - when working with him at XO he always seemed quite serious, but then he'd say something unexpectedly funny and you'd realize he wasn't quite as serious as you initially thought - especially when talking about databases.
He had a sharp mind and an even sharper wit.
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Suzanne Roseberry
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We miss you, Uncle Gary. I remember the last time I saw you. We took you to see the sights in San Francisco and in Monterey all in the very same day. I remember your excitement and enthusiasm for seeing and doing new things. I also remember when we visited you in Saginaw when you bought your first home. You were so excited to show us your house. I remember seeing your music equipment and your HAM radio items. You showed us your yard and your plans for what you were going to do with it.
You welcomed me into the Roseberry family in 1992, and I always thought of you not as Ben's uncle, but as my uncle, too.
Love and miss you. You are an angel in heaven looking down upon all of those who loved you. We find comfort in knowing you are now reunited with your mom and dad.
Love to you, Uncle Gary.