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- Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Monday, 24 November 2008
Elmer ?Buzz? H. French
Elmer "Buzz" H., beloved father of three, died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at Arden Courts, Chagrin Falls, Ohio, Sunday, November 2, 2008. He was 84. Buzz was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. French in 1923. During his childhood, Buzz lived in Plainfield, NJ, Winnetka, IL, Jenkintown, PA, and Atlanta, GA. He graduated Washington and Lee University Summa Cum Laude. He is a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and was a B-52 bombardier. He completed 31 missions over Europe and survived several air raids. Former employment with Continental Say When Corporation, The Barth Corporation, Booz Allen & Hamilton, and Hauserman, Inc. CEO/Owner Maerkle French and Associates 1969-1980. Retired in 1980 to Ft Myers, Beach, Florida. Predeceased by his brother Don of Bermuda, and former wife of 28 years, Betty Bassett French of Aurora. He is survived by his three children Don French, Jocelyn (Jolly) Lampert, and Tim French, and his grandchildren Elizabeth Brown, Christopher French, Michael French, and Erica French. Buzz loved water skiing, boating, gardening, and volunteering his time helping those in need. His sense of humor, quick wit and love for others will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. A family memorial service will be held in December. Donations may be made to the charity of your choosing.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1924 - 2008 (84 years)