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Lt. Colonel John W. Findlater, Jr. (Ret.) United States Army, 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2012, after a brave battle with cancer. Jack was born in Detroit, MI, the eldest son of the late John and Ann Findlater.
After his graduation from Mercersburg Academy where he was captain of the boys' varsity swim team and All American swimmer, he went on to earn a BS degree in Business Economics at the University of Tampa, Florida and MBA from Troy State University.
Jack retired in 1984 after more than 20 years of service as an Aviator in the U S Army. During his two tours in Vietnam and one in Germany, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Air Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry and several other awards.
After his military career, Jack became Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller for several specialty hospitals. He and Lorrell enjoyed sailing and running Coyote Sailing School, where Jack was named 2005 Outstanding Instructor by the American Sailing Association.
Jack was a member of Manatee Cove Marina at PAFB, the East Coast Sailing Assoc., Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Combat Veterans' Motorcycle Assoc. Chapter 20 - 1, Patriot Guards and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
Jack leaves his devoted wife and companion of 17 years, Lorrell, and a loving extended family including stepdaughter, Luon Leech (Shane); sister, Janet Findlater (Susan Kelly); brothers, Jim and Dave; and several grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held 2 PM, on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Davis-Seawinds Funeral Home, Melbourne, FL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to: Melanoma Research Center of Excellence at www.moffitt.org.
Condolences can be shared at www.davisseawinds.com.
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We had some great times together at Ft. Rucker and in the D. C. area. May you rest in peace, Jack...sailing into the heavens...
Bill and Susan Duerre
October 25, 2012
Lorrell we are so very sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you at this sad time. Love always
Rick and Gloria Lovett
October 20, 2012
Worked with Jack at Fort Devens in 1983-83. I admired and respected him and consider myelf fortunate to have known. I hope he sailed the Carribean My prayers to his family. - Ray Balboni
October 18, 2012
Mary Auer
October 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. John will be greatly missed. Dr. Jeff Nichols & Staff
Jeff Nichols DMD
October 17, 2012
Deepest sympathy to you Jan, and to Jack's family. Our prayers are with you.
Love,
Marge and Stephen
October 17, 2012
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