From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Grace Marie Eady Baxter Gruda Wesenberg, 81
March 21, 1941 – July 24, 2022
Grace Marie Eady Baxter Gruda Wesenberg passed away at Fort Pierce Health Care on July 24th, 2022.
A mother that raised five children. She was fiercely independent and a free spirit.
A farmer’s daughter, she tried her hand at chickens, goats, pigs, one cow and a donkey. Grace said, “That donkey was the best watchdog I ever had!”
We all pray this nature lover finds peace in her forever garden. May the dragonflies keep all the mosquitoes away. -Amen
With Love from Cindy, Terry, Ann Marie, Bridgette, and Rhonda.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
John Jaquith Burton, Sr., 88, Sebastian
September 27, 1933 – July 23, 2022
John Jaquith Burton, Sr. of Sebastian, FL passed away peacefully at VNA Hospice House on Saturday, July 23rd at the age of 88. John was born in Michigan on September 27, 1933 to Adelia and John Burton.
John was a man who lived life on his terms. Known as Mr. Wonderful, he was a genuine and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. During his Marine Corp. career, he served as Captain of the Embassy Guard in Paris France and served three tours in Vietnam with distinction. John was a loving man who prayed daily for his family, friends, and country. He loved serving at his church and participating in Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps. League. He tried to live by the Golden Rule and was a faithful man of God. He said he had been a very lucky man to have lived such a full and satisfying life.
John graduated from Colgate College in 1955 and joined the Marine Corps., serving 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Donna, two sisters Linda Shearer and Sally Walton, and his four children: John J. Burton, Jr. (Susan), Patti Sue Burton-Pye (Russell), Michelle DeMunbrun (Craig) and Denise Pikramenos (Harry); grandchildren: John J. Burton, III, Christian Burton, Mark Burton (April), Christopher Marler, Sarah Beth Pye (Mackenzie), Audrey Brown, Sarah DeMunbrun, Erica Oriani (David) and Tyler DeMunbrun; and 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great-granddaughter. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter Jane Elizabeth Burton and brother David Kettlehut.
The funeral service will be officiated by the Reverend Michael L. Ward and held at St. Mark’s Anglican Church (1795 45th Street, Vero Beach, FL) on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow. Visitation will be in the parish hall after the interment.
Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to St. Mark’s Anglican Church.
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From Strunk Funeral Homes & Crematory
Albert C. (Cliff) Hammett, 89, Vero Beach
December 29, 1932 – July 23, 2022
Albert C. (Cliff) Hammett, age 89, died on July 23, 2022 in Vero Beach, FL.
Cliff was born December 29, 1932 in Pasadena, CA. his residence from 1944-1950 was Manasquan, NJ and his permanent residence since 1970 have been in Vero Beach.
Cliff attended Rutgers University at the time of the Korean Conflict.
In 1950 Cliff enlisted in the US Air Force. His military training, duties and education over the following years was with the Office of Special Investigation (OSI), Military Intelligence (MI) and Defense Investigative Service (DIS). Cliff received his commission as a Warrant Officer in 1960 and served as a Special Agent, Counter Intelligence Agent and Case Officer until he retired from the military in 1974.
His continued employment as a Federal Intelligence Agent Investigator was until his retirement in January 2000. Some of his extended overseas assignments were in Japan, England, Spain, Panama and Vietnam where he received a Bronze Star Medal of Honor. His missions and investigations were interesting and he often expressed them as being one of a kind.
Cliff was preceded in death by his wife Anne Hammett, deceased on March 7, 2019 and previous wife Veronica Hammett, mother of his children.
Survivors include three sons, James C. (Vicki) Hammett, Christopher T. (Elizabeth) Hammett, Doyle A. (Russell) Hammett and a step-son Randolph (Scott) Shelton. Joan Jensen, whose companionship over the past couple of years has been a wonderful part of his later life.
A visitation will be held at 10am on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL with a memorial service at 11am, immediately followed by Committal service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, FL.
In lieu of flowers donations requested to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County.
