Arizona Obituary Archive

Search      Post Obituary


Gabriel B. King

Posted 2009-11-26 by Judy Wight Branson
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
Saturday, January 4, 2003

Gabriel B. King, died January 1, 2003. Born October 16, 1916, in Fredericktown, Missouri, the son of the late James and Mary Wilson King.

Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Hutchings King, one daughter, Jerrie Ueberle, of Phoenix, a sister, Audrey Buckner of Farmington, Missouri, numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless treasured friends, neighbors, and caregivers.

He was employed for 17 years at St. Joseph Lead Company in Flat River, Missouri, prior to moving to Phoenix in 1959. He retired after 22 years of service from the Circle K Corporation.

In retirement he enjoyed travel, visits from relatives and friends, and the strong network of caregivers who brought love, laughter, and joy to our family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1 O'clock, Sunday, January 5 at the Japanese Friendship Garden, Hance Park; parking and entry at 1125 North 3rd Avenue.

In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Lincoln Adult Day Health Care, 303 E. Eva, Phoenix, Az., 85020 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, Az., 85014.




Note: These obituaries are transcribed as published and are submitted by volunteers who have no connection to the families. They do not write the obituaries and have no further information other than what is posted within the obituaries. We do not do personal research. For this you would have to find a volunteer who does this or hire a professional researcher.

Questions About This Project?