Avis de décès de Harlan-James Poel - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Harlan James Poel, age 67, of Daytona Beach passed away on January 29, 2011. His family and friends will greatly miss this gentle man. There will be a "Celebration of Life", on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 1 p.m. at the Spruce Creek Fly-in Community with a reception to follow at the Spruce Creek Country Club. Jim was a true "mans-man" with his love, Lovada, by his side for 31 years. He began a career in aviation at the age of 22, with his career spanning 38 years with American Airlines. He was a test pilot and often a special speaker for Glenn H. Curtiss Museum of Hammondsport, New York. He and his wife were co-founders of the Seaplane Homecoming, which was held at the Curtiss Museum. Those who are left behind to cherish his memories are his wife, Lovada, mother Velma Forgarty (husband: Ed),one daughter, Debra Pope (husband: Chris), two brothers Charles Poel (wife: Fran), Thomas Poel (wife: Laurie), and one sister Karen Rickards (husband: Bill). Jim is preceded in death by his father Harlan James Poel and one daughter, Sherri. The family asked that in lieu of flowers that a charitable contribution be made to the Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, (585) 275-2100, the funds to be used at the discretion of Dr. Mark Gestring. Arrangements are under the entrusted care of Lohman Funeral Home - Port Orange. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneral homes.com.