James Gary Weigand, 89, died Feb. 21, 2025, at his home in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. He was born Aug. 11, 1935, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Gary later moved to Delta, Colorado, with his parents and three brothers.

After high school, he attended the United States Naval Academy and then The University of Washington, earning a doctorate in physical oceanography.

He commanded nuclear submarines and had a distinguished 20-year career with the Navy. He then held executive positions with several utility companies in Texas and Vermont.

Gary was married to Mary Alice “Dee Dee” Moosey for 63 years. They have three daughters, Janet Irwin, Gretchen Grover and Caroline Gutierrez; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A man of many talents, Gary’s hobbies included traveling, woodworking, making violins, painting and growing grapes and olives. He spent many hours in his workshop playing music and tinkering with repairs.

He was intellectually curious and an avid reader. He will be remembered for his wisdom, integrity and hard work.

Private services will be held at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery on March 21, 2025.

Services were entrusted to Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home. To leave condolences please visit www.ebensberger-fisher. com.