James Staton and Jean Calvert

CALVERT James Staton Calvert, 78, and Jean Calvert, 75, passed away at their Worthington, Ohio home on March 31, 2010. James Staton Calvert was born February 14, 1932, in Princeton, West Virginia, to James William Staton Calvert and Thelma Boone Calvert. He graduated from East Rockaway High School in New York in 1950, earned his airline service mechanic credentials in 1952, married Jean Calvert in December 1953, and served in the United States Army, Second Armed Division, Bad Kreuznach, Germany, in 1954. He received a Good Conduct Medal, an Army Occupation Medal, and a National Defense Service Medal along with an achievement award for overseas service. He received an honorable discharge from the Air Force in 1952 and the Army in 1960. Shortly after his return from Germany, he and wife Jean moved with their twin daughters to Ohio. James began his career as a computer programmer/engineer at North American Rockwell in Columbus, Ohio, and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in the College of Arts and Science in 1970 from The Ohio State University. In 1980 he earned his pilot's license from the Columbus Chapter Rockwell Flying Club. He retired from North American Rockwell with much recognition from projects he designed, and successfully concluded his career with General Dynamics in Fort Worth, Texas. He earned a good government leader award from General Dynamics. He received recognition in 1990 for his research and development in aircraft vulnerability from both North American Rockwell and General Dynamics. He enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader and was passionate about computers, cars, bicycling, house projects, his community, and family. His family wrote: James was a loving father to twin girls and a caring husband. He was a role model to his family, his coworkers, and everyone who knew him. He was known for his intellect, humor, and kind-hearted nature. He will be missed greatly by his children, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, their families, and neighbors. Jean Calvert was born December 15, 1934, in Matoaka, West Virginia, to William and Lala Bailey Akers. Jean graduated from Matoaka High School and attended College in West Virginia. She married James, became the mother of twin girls, and began her career as a dental assistant in Columbus, Ohio. Once her children were grown she pursued a career in real estate and won many accomplished awards. She became the Century 21 top associate in 1981 and 1983, and received two Hall of Fame awards in 1984 and 1985. She also received two All American Realtor awards. She was passionate about preparing home cooked meals, home decorating, and sharing her many talents with family and those she loved. She was the glue and rock of the family. Her family wrote: Jean was a loving mother and wife. She gave her heart to all who knew her. She played an integral role in keeping generations together happily and lovingly. She will be greatly missed by her children, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, their families, and neighbors. James and Jean Calvert are survived by their twin daughters, Debra Lynd and Kim Moore, son-in-law, David Lynd, grandchildren, Stephanie and Christopher Hamersley, Aaron Moore and wife, Kerrie, Brian and Jeff Moore, Jamie Harr and husband, Jason, children, Rachel, Megan, and Zachary, Lisa Norton and husband, Chris, children, Anna and Christian, and Brooke Lynd. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at Hosanna Lutheran Church, 7714 Hazelton-Etna Road, Pataskala, Ohio, with Pastor Wayne Zavotka and Pastor Ann Marie Winters officiating. Arrangements are being made through the HOSKINSON FUNERAL HOME in Kirkersville, Ohio. On-line guest register and video tribute are available at www.hoskinsonfuneral.com. Friends may call at Hosanna Lutheran Church, Friday April 9, 2010, between 12-2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to: The Director The National Cancer Institute, Building 31, Room 11A-16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. A donation letter should be sent along with a check or money order indicating that the donation is to be used for research, specifically brain tumor gbm. Include the name (contact person), street address, city, state, and zip code. Donations can be made in memory of a person. Include the name of the person being remembered. Please refer to the website for any further information: http://obf.cancer.gov/contribute/giftfund.htm