March 20, 1946 - February 10, 2025
David Duane "Dave" Gillette passed away on February 10th surrounded by loved ones at his home in Flagstaff, AZ. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Julia, and is survived by his wife of 30 years, Janet; daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Victor; beloved grandchildren, Timothy, Nicholas, and Josephine; first wife, Lynett; sister, Deana; brothers-in-law, Mark and Jim (Lynn); and nephews, Zakary and Max.
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