VERO BEACH — On Saturday, May 12, Vero Heritage, Inc. will honor the Loy and Guy families at its 13th Annual Pioneer Family Recognition Dinner.
Each year, Vero Heritage, Inc. honors a family, or families, who have contributed to the growth and progress of Indian River County. Those previously honored include the Sexton, Schumann, Michael, MacWilliam, Graves, Helseth, Vocelle, Zeuch, Cox, Gifford, Holman, Carter, and Schlitt families
George W. Loy came to Fort Pierce, FL, in 1922 and moved to Vero in 1924 as the manager of I.M. Waters Men’s Haberdashery. In 1928, he brought his bride, Viola “Vi” DeBerry from Fort Pierce, to make their home in Vero Beach. There were 3 children in the Loy family: Alma Lee, George Jr., and Gwen. Alma Lee and Gwen Loy Guy live in Vero Beach. George Jr., was killed in an auto accident in 1979.
Herbert S. Guy arrived in Vero in 1921, and Ethel Beindorf came to Vero in 1922. Herbert and Ethel were married in West Palm Beach in 1924 and lived their adult life in Vero Beach. The Guys had two sons. Herb Jr. and his family reside in Grand Haven, MI, and Tom and his wife, Gwen Loy Guy, reside in Vero Beach.
Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m.
A short program on the families’ contributions to Indian River County will follow dinner.
Tickets are $50 per person.
Information regarding attending the dinner or becoming a sponsor is available by calling the Heritage Center at (772) 770-2263 or emailing VeroHeritage@BellSouth.net.
Although the Heritage Center is owned by the City of Vero Beach, it is the responsibility of the nonprofit Vero Heritage, Inc. to raise the necessary funds to maintain and operate the Center. Sources of revenue include fundraising events such as the Pioneer Dinner and the Treasure Coast Bridal Expo.
Built in 1935 as the original Community Building, the Heritage Center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a vital link to the history of our community. Funds generated from this event assist in the preservation of this important landmark which continues to be a center of activity for the community, hosting numerous public and private events including weddings, meetings, and dances, as well as the Hibiscus Festival.
Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Heritage Center.
For more information about Vero Heritage Inc., The Indian River Citrus Museum, and The Heritage Center, as well as information on rentals and events, please visit our website at www.VeroHeritage.org or email us at VeroHeritage@BellSouth.net.