Gregg Seavey |
| Posted 2009-03-06 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Thursday, March 8, 2007 Gregg Seavey Gregg Seavey, 56, passed away in Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 19, 2007, as a result of brain cancer. Gregg was born in Kensington, Kansas, on Jan. 19, 1951, to Rex and Betty Seavey. At the age of 20, he joined the Air Force, based in Minot, S.D. He was assigned to the flight crew of a B52 where he served as a Mission Specialist, Radar Operator and Aerial Gunner Technician. He completed eight years of service, earning the National Defense Service Medal. While serving his country, he attended Minot State College and earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Rumor has it that he went on to obtain his Masters and Doctorate in that field. Gregg then served in the Army for three years in Fargo, N.D. and in Fort Benning, Ga., where he was a training officer for 1200 enlisted men. He was stationed in Korea for one year as a security officer for NATO forces. He earned the Army Achievement Medal and Commendation Medal for outstanding service. In 1988, Gregg married Virginia (Ginger) Seavey to whom he was married for nine years. They moved to Prescott in 1990. Gregg worked at various occupations after concluding his military services including purchasing and sales, drafting and prototype production, maintaining databases and driving semi trucks. He was a sheriff's deputy both in Prescott and North Dakota. Gregg was most recently an employee of The Door & Window Store where he "set the bar for excellence." Gregg obtained credentials as a Commercial Pilot, rated for single and multiengine aircraft, and as an instrument rated Flight/Ground Instructor. He was an avid amateur astronomer and maker of fine telescopes. He worked locally with Dick Brant for whom he made telescope optics that were sold all over the world. Gregg was known to be a man of great loyalty, dignity and integrity. He was also an intensely private person. He had a great sense of humor and a boyish charm. Gregg was an extremely intelligent man, and his generosity was felt by all who knew him. In the weeks and months preceding his death, Gregg spent time traveling locally and visiting with those who were closest to him. Gregg had no children but was preceded in death by his beloved feline companions of many years, Sweetheart and Scooter. He is survived by numerous dear friends who will hold him forever in their hearts. The world has lost a kind and gentle soul; the heavens have gained a bright new star. Friends are invited to join a celebration of Gregg's life on Sunday, April 1, 2007, at 2 p.m. Donations may be sent to Yavapai Humane Society (cat division, of course) in Gregg's name. Information provided by survivors. |
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