Obituaries
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Michael Glenn Jordan
Nov 29, 2006
Infant Michael Glenn Jordan, 28 days old, died November 29, 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida.Survivors include his parents, Rex & Malinda of Ft. Pierce, FL; brothers, Wade Beaty and Joseph Jordan both of Ft. Pierce, FL; maternal grandparents, Lester & Carol Revels. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby & Laverne Jordan and maternal great-grandmother, Martha...
Coach Chris Shay `
Nov 28, 2006
Coach Chris Shay, 82, died November 28, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Coach Shay was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1954 coming from Raleigh, North Carolina.He was a teacher/coach in the St. Lucie County School System for 31 years; he coached football & baseball for Dan McCarty High School and Central High School for 30 years,...
Carl David Hesselbacher
Nov 27, 2006
Carl David Hesselbacher, 64, died November 27, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Hesselbacher was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and moved to Stuart in 2001 coming from Downingtown, Pennsylvania.He was an engineer.Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl Brown of Port St. Lucie, FL and Kimberly DeCann of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Carol and Betsy and 4 grandchildren.
Norman Clay Lawrence
Nov 27, 2006
Norman Clay Lawrence, 71, died November 27, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Lawrence was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1971 coming from Carlsbad, New Mexico.He was a carpenter and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy.Survivors include his daughters, Shirley Willems of Ft. Pierce, FL, Kathryn Vignier of Port St. Lucie, FL, Karen Martin of...
Margaret Caroline Zinn
Nov 25, 2006
Margaret Zinn, 91, died November 25, 2006, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.She was born in Paterson, NJ and was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL. for 32 years, coming from Hawthorne, NJ.Margaret was a homemaker and a member of the Anna Miller’s Club in Stuart for 6 years. Survivors include her daughters: Cathy Vitale of Port St. Lucie, FL...
Margaret A. "Peggy" Larke
Nov 25, 2006
Margaret A. “Peggy” Larke, 75, died November 25, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Larke was born in Staten Island, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1988 coming from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.She assisted her husband, Robert Larke in their business & worked aboard the Paddle Wheel Queen, Ft. Lauderdale for 15 years. Later in life she returned to school...
Roberta June "Bobbie" Meissner
Nov 25, 2006
Roberta “Bobbie” June Meissner, 71, died November 25, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Meissner was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and moved to Ft. Pierce 10 years ago coming from Agawam, Massachusetts.She was a secretary, member of the Red Hat Society, member of the Precepter Eta Pi Sorority and was involved with many Golden Ponds activities.Survivors include her daughters,...
Muriel "Micki" Thibault
Nov 23, 2006
Muriel “Micki” Thibault, 83, died November 23, 2006, in Fort Pierce, Florida.Micki was born in Redhook, New York, and was a resident of Fort Pierce for 20 years, coming from East Haven, Connecticut.She was the owner of a toy store, a Master in the Indian Mound Grange No.177 and volunteered at a local animal shelter.Micki is survived by her son,...
June Johnell
Nov 21, 2006
June Johnell, 82, died unexpectedly November 21, 2006, at home after a brief illness. She was born June 11, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. She married Louis J. Johnell, Jr. on July 9, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware. They moved to Port St. Lucie in 1961 and finally settled in Ft. Pierce in 1966.June was a loving wife and mother, who loved...
Dorine Buchanon
Nov 19, 2006
Dorine Buchanon, 78, died November 19, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Buchanon was a lifetime resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.She was a homemaker.Survivors include her sons, Glen E. Faircloth of Ft. Pierce, FL, Raymond L. Taylor of Ft. Pierce, FL and George E. Buchanon of Kenly, NC; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Rhonda Lorraine Woolley
Nov 18, 2006
Rhonda Lorraine Woolley, 42, died November 18, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Woolley was born in Buffalo, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1975 from Buffalo.She was a chef in the restaurant industry.Survivors include her daughter, Judith Woolley of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons, Steven D. Theodoropoulos of Ft. Pierce, FL and Troy Woolley of Port St. Lucie, FL;...
John W. Reeder
Nov 16, 2006
John W. Reeder, 86, died November 16, 2006 in Fort Pierce, FLMr. Reeder was born in Lemon City, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 20 years ago coming from Okeechobee, Florida.He was a Union Electrician for 30 years, Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII, and was of the Baptist faith.Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Irene T....
Denise V. Robinson
Nov 14, 2006
Denise V. Robinson, 72, died November 15, 2006 in Jupiter, Florida.Mrs. Robinson was born in St. Isadore, Canada and was a long time resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.She attended St. Mary’s Nursing School and worked for the Palm Beach Medical Group.Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Richard Robinson, Sr. of Jupiter, FL; son, Richard Robinson, Jr. and wife, Kathleen...
John J.W. Lee
Nov 14, 2006
John J.W. Lee, 64, died on November 14, 2006 in Port St. Lucie, FL. He was born in Mulberry, FL and came to this area in 1945.He was a salesman for Leed Fireproofing & Insulation. He served in the US Air Force, and was a Charter Member of Bethel Baptist Church in Fort Pierce. He is survived by his sons,...
Lewis E. Wilson
Nov 13, 2006
Lew Wilson, 86, passed away on November 13, 2006 at Lawnwood Regional Medical, surrounded by his family.Lew was born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1920. After a few years in Florida, his family settled in Michigan. Once he finished high school, Lew enlisted in the Army and served overseas for 3 years as a technical Sergeant in the Pacific during...
Shirley M. Arnold
Nov 13, 2006
Shirley M. Arnold, 80, died November 13, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mrs. Arnold was born in Syracuse, New York and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1998 coming from Geneva, New York.Prior to retirement, she was a bookkeeper.Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Clement Arnold of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughter, Valerie Preece and husband, James of Ft. Pierce, FL; sons,...
Harold Jones
Nov 12, 2006
Harold Jones, 86, died November 12, 2006 in Stuart, Florida.Mr. Jones was born in Okeechobee, Florida and moved to Ft. Pierce 66 years ago coming from Okeechobee, Florida. He worked for D.L. Scotto Company, Inc. for 40 years and was a Veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.Survivors include his sons, David R. Jones and wife, Junko of San Jose, CA,...
Sarah N. Beckham
Nov 11, 2006
Sarah N. Beckham, 69, died in Fort Pierce, FL on November 11, 2006. She was born in Lake Butler, FL and moved here from Baker County, FL in 1956.She worked as a machine operator for an engineering company. She was a member of the Eagles.She is survived by her sons, Edward Griffis of Lake City, Paul Beckham of Fort Pierce;...
Frieda Margaret Backiel
Nov 10, 2006
Frieda Margaret Backiel, 88, died November 10, 2006 in Winter Park, Florida.Mrs. Backiel was born in Peola, Kansas and lived in White City for more than 80 years.She was the co-owner of Backiel Engine Sales in Fort Pierce and later in life a local citrus grower.Survivors include her nephew, Richard Backel of Oviedo, FL and niece, June Kneibert of Ft....
Dwight Mcnairy Blackwelder, Jr.
Nov 10, 2006
Dwight McNairy Blackwelder, Jr., 81, died November 10, 2006 in Fort Pierce, Florida.Mr. Blackwelder was born in Washington, D.C. and moved to Ft. Pierce 46 years ago from Massillon, Ohio.He was the owner of Chick-N-Treat, Ft. Pierce.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Janet Blackwelder of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Jean Gardner of Buckhead Ridge, FL, and Susan Jones of...