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Robert Oscar Havekotte, 101
September 19, 1922 – July 4, 2024
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Gladys Vanacek Somerville Baldwin, 100, Vero Beach
May 27, 1924 – July 3, 2024
Gladys, 100, died on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at her home in Vero Beach, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 27, 1924, in Chicago, IL, and has been a resident of Vero Beach, FL since 1978, having previously resided in Franklin Lakes and Teaneck, New Jersey. She was married to Donald Baldwin in 1974 who passed away in 2006. Her prior marriage to Thomas Somerville ended in divorce.
Gladys graduated from Gaines School in NYC, courses at NYU, Rutgers and the American Management Association. Her career covered a 40-year period with Elizabeth Arden, American Cyanamid and offices of the Chairman and President of American Airlines. She also held positions with Pilots Employment Assoc. at Teterboro Airport, Lipton Tea Corporate Advertising, Dart Industries (Rexall Drug & Chemical) and Flight Safety International with Baldwin Assoc. during her retirement in Vero Beach.
Mrs. Baldwin served on the Indian River Shores Building & Grounds Committee and the Robles del Mar Landscape Committee for over 15 years. She was an active member of the VIP Investment Club and a dedicated member of Republican Women Aware for over 23 years.
Survivors include four children: Thomas Somerville, Linda, Ryan and Scott of Bridgewater, NJ; Sandra & John Moore of West Milford, NJ; grandson, John Jr. & wife Meghan, & two great-grandchildren of Vernon, NJ; Sherrill & Eduardo Canet of Lake Worth, FL; a grandson, Eduardo Jr. & wife Carolyn & one great-grandson of Hamilton, MA; a grandson, Alejandro & wife Charlotte, & two great-grandchildren of Palm Beach, FL. She is survived by her William Jr & Kathy Colleary at area Collea Thornton, CO, sister-in-law, Betty of Stratton, VT, and their five daughters. Gladys’ five stepchildren include Thomas, Terry, Donald, Raymond, and daughter PJ Wright of Cape Cod, Houston, Hilton Head and San Antonio.
She is predeceased by her son, Robert; & her brother, Russell Vanacek.
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David MacDuffie Cochran, 81
August 6, 1942 – July 4, 2024
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Herbert (Herb) Vreeland Whittall, 87, Vero Beach
December 20, 1936 – July 8, 2024
Herbert (Herb) Vreeland Whittall was born in Summit, New Jersey on December 20, 1936 to Elizabeth Tompkins Whittall and Guy Herbert Whittall. Herb died peacefully after a long and valiant battle with prostate cancer on Monday, July 8, 2024, in Vero Beach, FL. He was 87 years old.
Growing up, Herb lived in Egypt, the Bahamas and Bermuda, before attending and graduating from Phillips Andover Academy. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Bradley University. Herb worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company (CAT) for thirty-six years primarily as a service engineer and a troubleshooter. During his career he enjoyed living and working overseas in Switzerland (7 ½ years) and Hong Kong (3 ½ years). Herb retired from CAT and moved to Vero Beach in 1996 to live closer to his mother. He joined the Exchange Club of Vero Beach and served in several different capacities. Herb also served on several Boards: the Vero Isles HOA and the Indian River Symphonic Association. He was appointed by the City of Vero Beach to be a member of the Utility Commission and was on Citizens Advisory Committee, representing the Metropolitan Planning Organization. Herb also volunteered as a tutor at Vero Beach High School. In addition, Herb worked part-time as a consultant for EGSA for 20+ years.
Herb was married to Virginia Terrick Whittall for 23 years. They had two children, Laura and Paul both born while he served in the Army, for three years, in France. He then met Nancy Bostock and they were married for 34 years until her death in 2021. Nancy had three adult children from a previous marriage: Melody, King and Danny. Herb will be greatly missed by their five children, 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous family members and friends.
In addition to his work and family, Herb was an avid sportsman and enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and sailing, and he played soccer, tennis, squash and skied. He represented Hong Kong sailing in the Flying Fifteen Worlds in New Zealand. He was the only American to serve as the Sailing Secretary at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club.
There will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Herb’s memory to the Exchange Club Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 1982, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
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Shelby Williamson Terry, 87, Smithfield, Virginia
April 27, 1937 – July 1, 2024
Shelby Williamson Terry, age 87, of Smithfield, Virginia passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024 in Vero Beach, Florida. Shelby was born in 1937 in Whiteville, North Carolina to Emily and Willie Williamson. She spent her early childhood in Whiteville, with her family relocating during her grammar school years to Newport News, Virginia. There she met the love of her life, Charles Thomas Terry, as a teenager. They were married several years later and enjoyed the next 61 years together in both Virginia and Florida.
Shelby was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Charles; and her two siblings, Robert Williamson and Charles Williamson. She is survived by her son Charles Thomas Terry, Jr. and his wife Angie; her daughter Cynthia Galant and her husband Mark; and two grandchildren, Tyler Galant and Kendall Galant.
Shelby was a strong, independent woman full of spirit from her first days to her last. She loved her family fiercely, and enjoyed her last years with them and their three little Shih Tzus in the warmth and sunshine of Florida.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Wendy Gray for her compassionate and kind care of Shelby during this past year. They are also grateful to the wonderful and caring staff at the VNA Hospice House. Memorial donations may be made to: VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.