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John Lance Tedder, 76, a 26-year resident of Annapolis and previously of Michigan, died on November 14, 2014 at his home after a two-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
 
Born on September 19, 1938 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Mary Louise Tedder, John graduated from Ferris State University. He had a passion for cars and became a Service Development Manager for the Chrysler Corporation. He enjoyed many achievements during his career and the highlight for John was receiving the Chairman of the Board Award from Lee Iacocca. 

John enjoyed auto racing and was a drag racer for over 30 years. He won the NHRA National Championship in 1972 in the Super Stock AA Division. As a factory sponsored drag racer for the Chrysler Corporation, John became known as Mr. Motech in recognition of his success in recruiting students throughout the 70s and 80s for Motech, the Automotive Educational Center.
 
John was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Tedder who died in 1998. He is survived by his partner, Muriel Miller; two children, John J. Tedder of Davidsonville, MD and Kim Rooney of Annapolis, MD; two stepchildren, Mark Moskwiak of Loudon, TN and Michele Lake of Ann Arbor, MI; a sister, Barbara Miller of Simi Valley, CA; and five grandchildren, Colin and Ethan Tedder, Alexis Rooney, Kristen Lake and Jordan Moskwiak.
 
Friends are invited to John’s Life Celebration from 5 until 7 PM on Monday, November 17 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11AM on Tuesday, November 18 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Avenue, Davidsonville. Interment private.
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122 or the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018.

On Thursday, November 13, 2014, Anne K. Reifsneider died at The Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center in Arlington, VA.

Far greater a person than this brief column could ever illustrate, Anne was born September 4, 1922 in Wilmington, NC, to the late John Stille Reifsneider and Catherine Ringgold Bright. So very much of her life was about aiding others. During WWII this included our country, entering the US Coast Guard at age 21 and serving until the end of the war. She was a true patriot. A life member of the American Legion Post 274 in Lusby, MD, she also became a charter Member of the Women’s Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. 

After the war, Anne worked in the Food Service Industry for GSI, from which she retired as a manager after 31 ½ years.

Actively involved in many different organizations, Anne especially enjoyed boating and being on or around the water. She was a life member and the first female Commodore of the Lord Calvert Yacht Club in Solomons, MD where she docked her boats. She was also a life member of the Life Saving Station Museum in Ocean City, MD, and the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD.

Anne was proud of her heritage, joining the Kent Island Heritage Society in Stevensville, MD as a lifetime member. She was likewise a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, General Perry Benson Chapter, the Society of the Ark and Dove, and a member of the National Society of Colonial Dames 17th Century, John Waler Chapter.

One of the most civic minded individuals you’d ever meet, Anne also served her community directly: for 16 years she was a Forest Heights Elected Council Member, a Chairperson, and was active on many committees and projects.

Friends and relatives of the heart are invited to Anne's Life Celebration on Tuesday, November 18 from 2 to 4pm, and 6 to 8pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 10am at Christ Church Parish, Kent Island, 830 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville, MD 21666. Interment at Stevensville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center, 4715 North 15th Street Arlington, VA 22205. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Anne by signing the guestbook located below.

Obituary
 Yvonne Maria Slone, 65, of Temple Hills, MD, beloved daughter of Fred and Ora Mae (Deceased) Slone, passed away November 13, 2014. Yvonne was born at Bay Memorial Hospital in Panama City, Florida, on September 9, 1949. She attended elementary school in Sausalita, CA, high school in Salinas, CA and graduated from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. After college, Yvonne enlisted and served in the U. S. Army for nine years, attaining the rank of SFC (E-7). She served as an enlisted aide to former First Lady Laura Bush for 3 years.
 
At the time of her death, she was employed by NOVAD Management Consulting, LLC.
 
Survivors include her loving father, Fred (Betty), of Augusta, Ga., sister,Mildred Ann Hankins (Carl) of Clewiston, FI.; Her step brother Anthony F. Jones (Sandra) of Frankfurt, Germany, cousins, Anthony Andre Hankins,of Clewiston, FL., Kareem Jabbar Hankins (Nicole), of Atlanta, Ga., Barbara Ann Comer, Brenda Russ and Annie Jean Gordon, Larry Jones (Betty), Leon Jones (deceased) and Susan Allen, of Panama City, Fl., Charlene Adams of Brundrige, Ala., Betty Donalson Pritchett, of Atlanta, Ga., and Wanda Donalson Mitchell, of Washington, D. C., as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
 
Relatives and friends are invited to Yvonne's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 20 from 11am until time of services at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will be on Friday, November 21 at 10:30am at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Rd., Clinton, MD. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Yvonne by signing the guestbook located to the left.

Edward Calvin Taylor

WWII Veteran and United States Marine. On Wednesday, November 12, 2014, the beloved husband of the late Carlotta Taylor; father of David Edward, Stephen Ernest and Michael Eugene Taylor. He is also survived by five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Elks Club, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Interment with military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

MARGARET GUY
 "Peggy" (Age 92)
 
Of Severna Park, MD died on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. The beloved wife of William Guy, whom she married on August 22, 1942 and who died in March 1997; mother of James Guy; grandmother of Michael Guy; great-grandmother of Kellsie, Catherine and Landry. Friends are invited to Peggy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD on Saturday, November 22 from 11am until time of memorial service begins at 12pm. Inurnment MD Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham on Monday, December 1 at 11:30am. Online guestbook at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com

Louise Mouton Borden was born March 21, 1935 to the late Lloyd and Lucy (Rich) Mouton in Washington, DC; she was the third of four children and was preceded in death by her older sister Pauline Mouton McGee. At an early age she enjoyed playing the piano, roller and ice skating and toe dancing, her love of dancing would follow her throughout her life. Louise attended DC Public Schools and graduated from Cardoza High School.
 
Louise worked in the Federal Government until she met and married John R. Borden and lived abroad as an Army wife. To this union were born two sons and one daughter, she later returned to the states and went back to work for the Federal Government. She retired from the Department of Defense.
 
“Peas” as her family and friends affectionately knew her, was a superb seamstress and hairstylist. Her love of dancing never stopped and later in life she took up belly dancing and performing at various venues and family events.
 
Peas enjoyed life on her terms, her smile and laughter radiated wherever she went. During retirement she went back to sewing and later volunteering at the Oxon Hill Public Library. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed having the many generations of her family around her.
 
On Tuesday morning November 11, 2014, Peas peacefully left this earth and will be forever remembered.
 
She is survived by; her sons Gaylloyd Borden, Glenn R. Borden and her daughter, Adrienne “Lynn” Borden; two brothers, Ellsworth C. and Lloyd “Sam” (Willie Ruth); four granddaughters, Lindsay Borden Hancock (Tom), Adrienne “Jetaun” Lucas, Christine Borden Kerns (Clayton) and Heather E. Borden; four great-grandchildren, Darrion, Damauni, Eltonino and Sophia; and host of relatives and friends. 
Relatives and friends are invited to Louise's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11am at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Inurnment will be private. Please leave your thoughts and memories of Louise by signing the guestbook located above.

Philip Irvin Clow, age 81, a resident of Davidsonville since 1974 died November 11, 2014.
 
Born July 27, 1933, and raised in Weems Creek in Annapolis, he was the youngest son of the late Florence Carson and John J. Clow, Sr.
 
He was the owner operator of Annapolis Radiator and Body shop since 1967.
 
He was in the US Army from 1953 til 1955 and spent most of his time in Germany.
 
When he was 17 years old, he took an interest in fastpitch softball and taught himself how to pitch by nailing a peach basket to the side of a shed and pitching to the basket. He went on to become one of the best pitchers in the Annapolis City Fastpitch Softball League until the league folded in the late 1980's. He sponsored the Annapolis Radiator Softball Team which won many league, regional and tournament championships.
 
He was an avid bowler and held the record for high game at the Colonial Annapolis Bowling Lanes for 5 years.
 
He restored many antique autos and trucks over the years winning a collection of awards, but his favorite was his 1946 Chevrolet Canopy Express. This was bought by his father when it was brand new and it was eventually sold. Phil traced it down and purchased it, and completely restored it to its original condition.
 
Along with several friends and relatives he established the Davidsonville Horseshoe Club at his home in 1979, where league play was held every week in the spring and summer until the league disbanded in 2007. He and his wife enjoyed travelling to and playing in horseshoe tournaments.
 
He enjoyed golfing and sponsored a number of charity golf tournaments. He was a member of the Buick Car Club of America, Buick Car Club of Md., Bay Country Chevrolet Car Club, and a lifetime member of Elks Lodge #622.
 
He enjoyed working around his property and planting crops, especially his garden.
 
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Gertz Clow whom he married in 1974; children; Donna Moore of Snow Hill, Md., William Clow of Edgewater, Michael Clow of Delaware, Christi Clow of Davidsonville; 2 stepchildren, Edward "Sam" Traylor of Mayo, Susan Haneke of Edgewater; 12 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Melvin Clow of Annapolis and John Clow Jr. of Centreville; and a sister; Dorothy Terwilliger of Harwood.
 
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Raymond and Lawrence Clow; and two sisters Bertha French and Leila Phillippe.
 
Friends are invited to Philip's Life Celebration on Friday, November 14 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD , where services will be held on Saturday, November 15 at 12noon. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Philip's name to Mission of Peace, 5 Dale Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1370 Defense Highway, Gambrills, MD 21054.

On November 10, 2014, Evelyn B. Velgos, 87, devoted and loving wife to the late Paul Velgos and extraordinary mother to daughter Paula and son Rick, made her decision to fly home for eternal rest with Paul. 
Born on March 19, 1927 in Sharon, PA, she was the third of four children. During WWII, Evelyn began her long career as a registered nurse, when she met Paul, the love of her life, and married him on November 25, 1948. They were together for 55 wonderful years. 
Evelyn was a surgical nurse in Washington, DC for 6 years and later worked in a doctor's office in Annapolis, MD for 17 years. After retiring in 1990 she volunteered in many ways. She also was a member of the Ladies of Elks Lodge #622. Most importantly Evelyn enjoyed her role as a grandmother and Baba. 
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Paula Wollman (Velgos); her son, Richard Velgos; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. 
A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, November 14 from 3pm until her memorial service begins at 4pm at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. An online guestbook is available at www.kalasfuneralhomes.com.

On Monday, November 10, 2014; formerly of Southlawn, Oxon Hill, Maryland area,the beloved wife of Charles F. Bennett, Sr.; mother of Pamela S., William C. and Charles F. Bennett; grandmother of William C. Jr. and Benjamin J. Bennett, William and Katherine O'Brien; loving sister of James T. Denny, Jr., Marie Fore, Selina Denny and the late Richard Denny and Janice Carscaddon. She is also survived by a host of other relatives and close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Martha's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 15 from 11am until time of services at 12 noon at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Suitland, MD.
 Please leave your thoughts and memories of Martha by signing the guestbook located above.

Passed away peacefully on November 7, 2014 at Brooke Grove Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Browning, and her son, Paul Pisciotta. She was preceded in death by her daugther, Carol Souza. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 14 at 11:00 at Brooke Grove, 18131 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring 20860, Terrace Level. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Brooke Grove Foundation, 18100 Slade School Rd. Sandy Spring 20860 and the Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850. An online guestbook is available by clicking the 'sign guestbook' link above.

Relatives and friends are invited to Maria's Life Celebration on Friday, November 21 from 6 to 9pm at the GEORGE P . KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30am at St. Columba Catholic Church, 7800 Livingston Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

On Saturday, November 7, 2014, the beloved father of Addison Claire Curry; son of Denise and Jack McGuire; brother of Bob McGuire. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Family and friends are invited to Jay's Life Celebration on Wednesday, November 12 from 5 to 8pm at the GEOEGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Thursday, November 13 at 12noon at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 101 Owensville Rd., West River, MD. Interment private. The family requests in lieu of flowers contributions be made to the Jay and Erin Education Fund for Addison, 5403 Rapidan Court, Lothian, MD 20711

Dorothy Sousa Sullivan of Annapolis, Md. passed away 11-6-14, surrounded by her family with her Rosary in her hand. She was born June 3, 1921 in Washington, DC to Roccardi and Ethel Morsonelli of Naples, Italy. 

Raised in a musical family, she was an accomplished keyboardist and the Grand-Niece of John Phillip Sousa. Her music was a great part of her life. 

She was preceded in death by her husband E. Gordon Hern and Lewis E. Sullivan as well as her granddaughter, Jodie Hohenstein. 

“Gigi” is survived by 2 daughters, 2 grandsons, 7 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons. 
She was a retired Federal worker, a member of St. James Sodality, Mt. Rainer Md. and a lifetime member of The American Legion, Post 131, Colmar Manor, Md. 

Dorothy was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Hope Catholic Church in Edgewater, Md. where she sang with several church and community choirs. 

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Heritage Harbour Heath and Rehabilitation Center in Annapolis, Md. for their loving care and family support. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to support the Holiday Celebration for the devoted staff of caregivers that cared for her like one of their own and are truly Angels on this earth. Contributions may be sent to Dottie Houchens, 2924 Southaven Dr. Annapolis, Md. 21401. 

Friends are invited to Dorothy's Life Celebration at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD on Sunday, November 9 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 515 Loch Haven Rd, Edgewater, MD on Monday, November 10 at 11am. Entombment Lakemont Memorial Gardens, Davidsonville.

Michael “Ace” Dale Wells, 58, a lifelong resident of Annapolis, died Thursday, November 6 at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a 7 year battle with lymphoma/leukemia. He was born on September 18, 1956 to Thelma and Leslie Wells, Sr. Ace attended Annapolis High School then began helping his father with the family business, Wells Home Improvements. He ended up taking over the family business and his son, Travis, began working with him. He took great pride in the fact that the family business is in its third generation of operation. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed playing softball, collecting cars, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, hunting, eating and spending time with family and friends. He was a longtime member and president of the Iron Riders M.C.
 
Preceding him in death is one sister, Margaret Anne Dyke (Wells).
 
He is survived by his parents, his wife of nineteen years, Kimberly Ann Wells; three children, Samantha Lee Ann (Patrick), Leslie Christina “Christy” and Travis Michael Wells; three siblings, Leslie Calvert (Jane) Wells, Debra Mae (Jay) Kilian and Glenn Marvin (Stacey) Wells; one grandchild, Avery Jolene Curry. He is also survived by one grand-cat, Reese Wells and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. 

A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 11 from 2-4 and 6-9PM at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd., Edgewater, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 12 at 12pm. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory are recommended to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 8600 LaSalle Rd., Baltimore, MD 21286 or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 10616 Beaver Dam Rd., S-6, Hunt Valley, MD 21030.

Kenneth Peters of Lewes, DE died at his home on November 5, 2014. He was born on July 23, 1944.

 His family will be receiving visitors from 12 noon until his memorial service begins at 1pm on Tuesday, November 18 at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD
 
An online guestbook is available by accessing the link at the bottom of the left column on this page.

Kenneth Stephen Peters, Sr., age 70, of Lewes, DE passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at home. He was born on July 23, 1944 in Oak Hill, IL, son of the late Thomas Milo and Cornelia “Connie” Peters.
 
Kenneth was raised in Cheverly, MD, where he would graduate from Bladensburg High School and University of Maryland. Throughout Kenneth’s career he was able to successfully practice law, retiring as a Patent Attorney. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner and an avid golfer. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
 
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie Peters; three children: Kenneth S. Peters, Jr. and John Britton Peters and Connie Peters Duffin; two grandchildren: Jessica Peters and Zachery Peters; a brother, Thomas Peters; a sister, June Peters Widmayer; many nieces and nephews.
 
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at 1:00 PM, at George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037, where friends may visit beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private.
 
Please sign Kenneth’s guestbook located on this site.

Venus Lona Greenwell, age 84, passed away on November 5 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 22, 1930 in Alabama to the late Charlotte and John Smith, Venus was raised in Lothian, MD where she attended Southern High School and was a star pitcher for the school softball team. She retired from the Naval Research Lab and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at her homes in Heritage Harbour, MD and The Villages, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Charles L .Greenwell; a sister, Valencia and a brother, George. Venus is survived by her 10 children, Ellen Myers of Odenton, MD, V. Loretta Finamore of Escondido, CA, Lynn Sizemore of Mooresville, N.C., Charles L. Greenwell, Jr. of Sunderland, MD, Paula Fitzgerald of Bowie, MD, Charlotte Handley of The Villages, FL, John T. Greenwell of Huntingtown, MD, Mary Biggs of Linthicum, MD, Alice Oliff of Huntingtown, MD and Patricia Kiernan of Clifton, VA; her sisters , Margaret Galardi and Carol Smith and 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to Venus' Life Celebration on Friday, November 7 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD. Mass of Christian burial will be offered on Saturday, November 8 at 12pm at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Cemetery in West River, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD, 21093 or The Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th fl., New York, NY 10001.

Rodger Lee Alspach
 Rodger Lee Alspach, 89, of Annapolis, Maryland, died peacefully, surrounded by his immediate family, in Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Inpatient Hospice on November 2, 2014, from heart failure. Born in 1925 to Gordon H. and Grace Gamble Alspach in Van Wert, Ohio, Dr. Alspach graduated from Miami University of Ohio and Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. Following a medical internship at Cook County Hospital, he entered the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, where he served for 24 years, completing a surgical residency in Corpus Christi, Texas; a radiology residency in Philadelphia; serving as general medical officer in Oceana, Virginia and Adak, Alaska; as Medical Advisor to the Republic of Korea Navy in Chinhae and Seoul; and as Chief of Radiology aboard the hospital ship, USS Repose (AH-16) offshore the Republic of Vietnam; at Naval Hospital, Boston; and at Naval Hospital, Annapolis. CAPT Alspach also served as Chief of Professional Services, Executive Officer, and as the final Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital, Boston in Chelsea, MA. Following his Navy retirement, Dr. Alspach continued his radiology practice in Crofton, built computers by hand, created medical office billing software and traveled to great adventures around the world. Never known to act his age, Rodger celebrated his 80th birthday by completing his third tandem skydive out of a perfectly good airplane. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn “Grif” Alspach, of Annapolis; daughters Jennifer Alspach (Andre Dique) of London, UK; Holly Cici of Dayton, TX; and Darien Tully of Aston, PA; 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and was predeceased by his parents and brothers, David and John. A visitation will be held at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 11am until a funeral service begins at 12pm. A reception will be held immediately following service. Burial with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Faces of Valor USA.

On Sunday, November 2, 2014; the beloved husband of Debra Lee Hanbury; father of Jesse James (Valerie) and Patrick Hanbury; son of Anna Hanbury; brother of Jeffrey and Joseph Hanbury; grandfather of Brooklynn and Lilah Hanbury. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to Bingo's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 6 , 2014 from 2 to 4 and 6 to to 8 pm at the GEORGE P. KALAS FUNERAL HOME, 6160 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill, MD where services will be held on Friday, November 7 at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Ste. 300, Rockville, MD 20852 www.kidneyfund.org

All arrangements are private. 

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With great sadness, the family of James (Jim) E. Fischer, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (Ret) of Edgewater, Md., announce his passing on November 1, 2014. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy, Main Chapel, Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 1:00pm. Interment immediately following at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium.
 
Jim was born on May 2, 1929 in Barbourville, Ky. He grew up in Takoma Park, Md., and graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He proudly attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in the 14th Company with the Class of 1952. 

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy Jim was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the USAF. His first duty station was at Davis-Monthan Air Base in Tucson, Ariz., where he served as an Intelligence Officer. He was then stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii as a navigator. While stationed in Hawaii, Jim built a planetarium for star identification, and revised a chapter on air navigation in Modern Airmanship. Jim later joined the 1254th Air Transport Wing of the Special Air Missions (SAM), serving from 1960 to 1965. As part of this unit, Jim served as a navigator on Air Force One during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. His next duty station was the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Ala. He served as Disaster Preparedness Officer for the Continental Air Command. After volunteering for the second of two tours in Vietnam, Jim suffered a heart attack, was evacuated, and medically retired in 1969. Jim returned to his home in Ft. Valley, Ga., and began a second career as a high school chemistry and biology teacher. In 1970, Jim made a decision to return to Maryland with his family to work alongside his best friend, Bob Banning, as Comptroller at Bob Banning Motors, and to be near the U.S. Naval Academy, which he dearly loved. 
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Betty (nee Aultman); children Kelly, Nan, Mary Lynn, and Mark; grandchildren Ashley, Brad, Laura, Sally, Tyler, and Ryan; great grandchildren Jake, Reese, Liv, Peyton, Caitlin, and soon-to-be here baby Leah Grace.
 
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation (www.fisherhouse.org).

Obituaries

John Tedder

Anne Reifsneider

Yvonne Slone

Eugene Seabolt

Edward Taylor

Margaret Guy

Louise Borden

Philip Clow

Evelyn Velgos

Martha Bennett

Jean Pisciotta

Maria Enrico

Jay McGuire

Dorothy Sullivan

Michael Wells

Kenneth Peters

Kenneth Peters

Venus Greenwell

Ralph Horrell

Rodger Alspach

James Hanbury

Michaeleh Jones

Charlene Weyde

James Fischer