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Birth	:	21 Oct 1941 Le Mars, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Oct 2006 Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, Port Adelaide Enfield City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-34.8580920, 138.6121010
Description	:	Garry J. Dirks, 65, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Le Mars, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Mesa, Arizona. Garry John Dirks was born October 21, 1941 to John and Marie (Popken) Dirks in Le Mars, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Grant Township. He graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1960. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1960-1963. During that time period he was stationed at Wurzberg, Germany for 32 months in the 3rd Infantry Division. He was united in marriage to Donna Rehder... Read More	Garry J. Dirks, 65, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Le Mars, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2006 in Mesa, Arizona. Garry John Dirks was born October 21, 1941 to John and Marie (Popken) Dirks in Le Mars, Iowa. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Grant Township. He graduated from Le Mars Community High School in 1960. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1960-1963. During that time period he was stationed at Wurzberg, Germany for 32 months in the 3rd Infantry Division. He was united in marriage to Donna Rehder on April 22, 1967 in Calumet, Iowa. He was employed at the U.S. Post Office in Le Mars from 1963-1969. He moved to Mesa, AZ in 1969 and was employed at Arizona State University, Department of Public Safety, Tempe, AZ until retiring as a Sergeant in 1990. From 1991-2001 he was employed at Chandler Unified School District as Security Guard at Anderson Junior High School. Throughout his life he enjoyed the company of his close buddies while fishing and hunting. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Donna Dirks of Mesa, AZ; two aunts, Edna Hardacre and Josie Popken both of Le Mars, IA; extended family members include mother-in-law, Yvonne Rehder of Calumet, IA; two sister-in-laws, Nancy Bappe and husband, Bruce, of Lakewood, CO and Karla Dahlinger of Thornton, CO; brother-in-law, David Rehder and wife, Ida of Golden, CO; seven nieces and nephews, Lisa Murphy and husband, Lance, Tim Bappe, Chad Dahlinger, Brooke Dahlinger, Justin Rehder, Kelli Rehder and Michala Rehder, three great-nephews, Jacob Murphy, Trace Murphy, and Taylor Dahlinger, and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Burdette Rehder, and a great-nephew, Tyler Murphy. Memorials may be sent to Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 East Broadway Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85208. Visitations will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at the Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars with Reverend Daniel Gerrietts of Christ Lutheran Church, Grant Township, rural Le Mars officiating. Interment with military honors provided by the Heeren-McHale-Wilken American Legion Post #724 of Brunsville will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery. Immediately following the funeral there will be a time of fellowship with the family prior to the interment service. Memorials may be sent to Banner Gardens Hospice House, 7231 East Broadway Road, Mesa, Arizona, 85208.

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Garry John Dirks's memorial is located at: Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, Port Adelaide Enfield City, Australia.
When did Garry John Dirks death?
Garry John Dirks death on 25 Oct 2006 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
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Latitude: -34.8580920
Longitude: 138.6121010

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Parent

John S. Dirks

(1902 - 1982)

Marie Popken Dirks

(1907 - 1976)

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Clearview, Port Adelaide Enfield City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.8580920, 138.6121010

2. St Philip's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.8785896, 138.6141794

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Coordinate: -34.9204920, 138.6416820

14. Light Square
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Coordinate: -34.8441550, 138.6954700

16. Athelstone Independent Cemetery
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17. St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
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Coordinate: -34.9287720, 138.6015300

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Coordinate: -34.9248780, 138.6461020

21. St. Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9274120, 138.6443630

22. Magill General Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9163970, 138.6744980

23. West Terrace Cemetery
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