Allen Francis Vojir, Sr. |
| Posted 2023-07-26 by Pat R |
| Wickenburg Sun (Wickenburg, Arizona) Wednesday, April 5, 2023, p. A-6 On March 24, 2023, surrounded by family, Allen Francis Sr. met his father in Heaven. He was born August 29, 1937 in Queens, New York, to Frank and Helen Vojir. In fifth grade, he met his sweetheart and lifetime companion, Elaine Gress. They married in 1957 and remained so for 65 years until his death. Al enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee in 1956 where he was stationed in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia. In 1973, he, Elaine and their three children moved to Southern Florida. A hardworking individual, Al would make sure his family was provided for always. He founded Southern Industries, a small business that was vital to the installation of conveyor systems and repair of the boarding bridges, ensuring the safety of passengers during the construction of the RSW Airport. He was an avid automobile enthusiast, which influenced the creation of a family-run machine shop in 1986. He was exceptionally great to his grandchildren and would take them on family road trips very year to see the sites of the Grand Canyon, Myrtle Beach, the Statue of Liberty and Colonial Williamsburg. His humor and quick wit was instilled in the minds of his family and will continue to spread among later generations. He will be missed beyond measure. Al is preceded in death by his son Russell Vojir (Aaron). He is survived by his wife, Elaine Vojir; his children Allen Vojir Jr. (Wendy), and Jacquelaine Brennan (Martin); grandchildren, Amanda Vojir, Michael Brennan (Karena), Kristen Lefever (Evan), Allisun Vojir (Matthew);and his great-grandchildren, Brody, Karson, Channing, Jaxson, Peyton, Remi and Atlas. Friends may offer online condolences at www.wickenburgfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been made under the direction of Wickenburg Funeral Home & Crematory. |
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