U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Elmer VanWuyckhuyse
July 9, 1927 - Sept. 25, 2018Elmer James "Jim" VanWuyckhuyse was born on July 9, 1927 in Rochester, New York and passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018, in Brea, California at the age of 91. Jim attended Edison Technical High School in Rochester before enlisting in the Navy where he spent time in the Philippines. Returning to Rochester, Jim met Shirley, his wife of 49 years. Shortly after their wedding in 1950, Jim was offered a job with Olympic Metal Cutting Co. in Montebello, CA and...
