Gerald W. (Gerry) Lands |
| Posted 2009-11-16 by Judy Wight Branson |
| The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Gerald W. Lands, 59, of Chino Valley, Ariz., born Sept. 2, 1947, in Commerce, Texas, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Prescott, Ariz. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 at the family home in Chino Valley. Arrangements by Chino Valley Funeral Home. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, September 13, 2006 Gerry Lands was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Commerce, Texas. He died Sept. 2, 2006, from injuries sustained in an aircraft accident in Prescott. A 1970 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Gerry was a C-141 aircraft commander. He flew missions worldwide, including to Vietnam and to the Middle East during the 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. He also served in various non-flying command positions with the Air Force Reserve, including his final assignment with the 34th Civil Engineering Squadron, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1995. At the time of his death he was a founder and current President and CEO of Enflex Corp. in Prescott. He was predeceased by his brother, David Charles Lands; his mother, Deltha Marie White Lands; and his father, Billie Fuller Lands. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol Ann Rohr Lands of Chino Valley; his sister-in-law, Nancy Sue Lands; his brother-in-law, John; Charles Rohr; two nephews and a niece. Memorial services were conducted Sept. 10 at his home. Gerry's life was an inspiration to the countless individuals he met! He unselfishly served his country, his community, his neighbors and his friends and family. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. Memorial donations may be made to the Class of '70 Vietnam Memorial Class Project, payable to the Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840 - 4475. Chino Valley Funeral Home cared for the family. |
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