Gaylord Juell Fairfax, Vermont Obituary

Gaylord Juell

Gaylord E. Juell Cambridge Gaylord Earl Juell, 79 passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 18, 1931 son of the late Cecil and Vivian (Beckwith) Juell. Gaylord served for several years in the U.S Naval Reserves. He studied Furniture Design in Grand Rapids MI at the Kendal School of Design and later graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Gaylord was an accomplished fixed-wing, helicopter, and instructor pilot, working as a Corporate Pilot for White Industries and Managing the Charter service at the Ionia MI Airport. He worked for Westinghouse Electric for many years in Engineering and several Management positions around the country. In 1977 he started up Westinghouse Airport Lighting Systems Division in the Burlington area. Gaylord developed and held several U.S. Patents for Airport Lighting Systems. After retiring to the house they built near Cambridge he became involved with the Plus 55 Club and the Cambridge Historical Society which he was President of at the time of his death. One of his passions was woodworking and he was always happiest making sawdust in his workshop. Gaylord was a good friend to many and a wonderful husband to Barbara. He is survived by: His loving wife of 36 years Barbara (Davis) Juell of Cambridge; His step children: Russ Myers and wife Rosalie of Michigan; Kim Townsend of South Carolina; A brother Maynard Juell and wife Betty of Michigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no public viewing hours held. A memorial service will be held on Sunday August 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational United Church, Jeffersonville with the Reverend Lynda Hadley officiating. A reception will follow at the Varnum House on Main Street in Jeffersonville. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Gaylord’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Chapter Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
March 18, 1931 - August 10, 201003/18/193108/10/2010
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Gaylord E. Juell Cambridge Gaylord Earl Juell, 79 passed away on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI on March 18, 1931 son of the late Cecil and Vivian (Beckwith) Juell. Gaylord served for several years in the U.S Naval Reserves. He studied Furniture Design in Grand Rapids MI at the Kendal School of Design and later graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Gaylord was an accomplished fixed-wing, helicopter, and instructor pilot, working as a Corporate Pilot for White Industries and Managing the Charter service at the Ionia MI Airport. He worked for Westinghouse Electric for many years in Engineering and several Management positions around the country. In 1977 he started up Westinghouse Airport Lighting Systems Division in the Burlington area. Gaylord developed and held several U.S. Patents for Airport Lighting Systems. After retiring to the house they built near Cambridge he became involved with the Plus 55 Club and the Cambridge Historical Society which he was President of at the time of his death. One of his passions was woodworking and he was always happiest making sawdust in his workshop. Gaylord was a good friend to many and a wonderful husband to Barbara. He is survived by: His loving wife of 36 years Barbara (Davis) Juell of Cambridge; His step children: Russ Myers and wife Rosalie of Michigan; Kim Townsend of South Carolina; A brother Maynard Juell and wife Betty of Michigan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no public viewing hours held. A memorial service will be held on Sunday August 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational United Church, Jeffersonville with the Reverend Lynda Hadley officiating. A reception will follow at the Varnum House on Main Street in Jeffersonville. Inurnment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in Gaylord’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, Vermont Chapter Inc., 434 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.

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Sunday, August 15 2010
02:00 PM
Second Congregational United Church of Christ
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JEFFERSONVILLE, VT 05464
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