Gary Wayne Prosper, 85, passed away on January 9, 2021. After graduating from high school in 1953, he had a brief stint at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., then joined the military in 1954, spending time in Korea and being discharged in 1956.



Following discharge he attended Clarkson College in Potsdam, N.Y., graduated SUNY at Potsdam with a degree in education, then taught high school math for six years at Massena High School. He went on to attend the University of Maine and later graduated from the University of Mississippi in Oxford, earning a Master's of Combined Science and EdD in Secondary Education Administration.



In 1971, he became assistant superintendent of Flagstaff Public School District for 10 years. In 1980, he retired and moved to Fountain Hills, where he became principal/superintendent of Fountain Hills School District. He then moved on to ASU as director of support services before returning to public education administration as principal of Anderson Junior High School in Chandler. Following retirement he taught math at the community college level and was as a hearing officer for the Scottsdale school district.



Gary is survived by his wife, MaryEllen Faucher Prosper, a son, a daughter, two grandsons and  three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gary's memory to Extended Hands Food Bank, 16548 E. Laser Dr. #6, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268, or to the charity of your choice. Due to the current COVID restrictions, a private memorial will be held at a later date. (Source: ASU Foundation)