Lynn V. Windus Sr.

LYNN V. WINDUS SR. JUNE 9, 1916 - JULY 10, 2007 Lynn V. Windus, Sr. was born June 9, 1916 in Modesto, Ca.. and passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 10, 2007 at Doctor's Medical Center where he was being treated for a hip injury. As a young man he attended Modesto High School and Modesto Junior College in 1942 he married Patricia Hartzell and said that his life really began after that. They remained happily married for 63 years until her death in May of 2004.

He was a long time and active member of St. Stanislaus Church.

Lynn was a 30 year veteran of the Air Force and received the rank of Lt. Colonel upon his retirement. He proudly served in the European Theater flying B-17 Bombers in W W II. He never lost his love of flying and kept his pilot's license until he was no longer able to pass the physical. Lynn and Patricia enjoyed RVing and he was a lifetime member of the Good Sam Club, the Nor-Cal Kings of the Road Association, and the Ghost Riders RV. Club.

Lynn remained physically active and mentally acute until just before his death from complications of a fall suffered in his home.

He is survived by his son Lyon V. Windus Jr. and daughter Pamela J. Smith, grandson Patrick Windus, granddaughter Tabatha Savaadra, great-grandchildren Conner and Megan Savaadra and Alyssa and Alex Windus.

He will be missed by all who knew him. He was a fine gentleman, a wonderful father and a truly good man.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-6:00 P.M., Sunday, July 15, with Rosary; same day, 4:00 P.M., both at Colonial Chapel-Franklin & Downs. Mass will be at 9:30 A.M., Monday, July 16 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church.

Remembrances may be made to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church (Building Fund), P.O. Box 292, Modesto, CA 95354.

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