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It is with great regret and sorrow that
we must inform you of the death of our
Classmate, Albert Lloyd Wells, Company E-1, on June 12, 2007 at his home in Novato, CA. Al is survived by his wife, Joan,
and their children Mark and Allison and several grandchildren. Al is also survived by his father.
A Memorial Service was held on June 24, 2007 at 2 PM in the Keaton’s
Redwood Chapel of Marin, 1801 Novato Boulevard, Novato, CA 94947.
Attending the Memorial Service (from left to right in
picture) were: Bill Esselstein (B-1), Charles Burns (I-1), Denny Lenhart (L-2), Alan Lubke (D-1), Burke Mucho (L-2),
Rod Grannemann (L-1), Jack Veatch (E-1), Mrs. Albert (Joan) Wells (E-1), Pete Gleichenhaus (C-2), Mrs. Larry (Jeanne) Richards
(A-1), Larry Butterworth (E-1), Mrs. Henry (Wendy) Van Gorder (E-1), Pat Carroll (E-1), and Jay Cook (C-1). Not in picture was
Bud Coddington (F-1).
From Company E-1 (L to R in picture:) Pat Veatch, Jack Veatch, Wendy Van Gorder, Joan Wells, Larry
Butterworth, Pat Carroll
There will be a graveside service and burial on June 27, 2007 at 9 AM in Blythe, CA, where Al and Joan grew up. There will
an opportunity to visit with Joan at the family home in Blythe after the service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 520 Fairway Drive, Novato, CA 94949-5837. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that those who wish to do so make a donation to the Sonoma Valley Christian Church, 181 Chase Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 or to
a charity of their choice.
Well done, Al. Be thou at peace.
Remembrances:
Obituaries:
Albert Lloyd Wells Al Wells of Novato, CA, passed away at his home on June 12th,
2007 at the age of 68. Al was a loving son, husband, father and grandfather and
will be greatly missed by his wife Joan, father Bud Wells, daughter Allyson
(Gerry) Hernblom, son Mark (Gina) Wells, and six grandchildren. Al graduated
from West Point in 1961, and served our country with honor in three tours in
Vietnam, retiring at the rank of Colonel. Al owned a real estate brokerage, and
was a very active volunteer in the Republican Party. A celebration of Al's life
will take place on Sunday, June 24th at 2:00 p.m. at Keaton's Redwood Chapel of
Marin, 1801 Novato Blvd., Novato, California, (415) 897-1151. A Graveside
Service will be held on Wednesday, June 27th at 9:00 a.m. at the Palo Verde
Cemetery, 10700 10th Avenue, Blythe, CA (760) 922-4631. In lieu of flowers,
gifts in the memory of Al may be made to Sonoma Valley Community Church, 181
Chase Street, Sonoma, CA 95476, or to a charity of your choice.
Published in the Marin Independent Journal from 6/16/2007 - 6/17/2007.
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