GEORGE VAN ZANDT
January 4, 1923-August 13, 2011
Personal Life:
George was born January 4, 1923 and passed on August 13, 2011 at 87 years old. He was born in Hastings Michigan. Eventually George married Dorothy Russell Van Zandt and they spent 64 years together. George and Dorothy had one daughter Sue Van Zandt Aldinger, who was gracious enough to complete our survey and provide the information contained herein.
Military Life:
George enlisted March 3, 1943 and served until April 25, 1946 in the United States Army Air Corps. His job in the military was an aircraft mechanic. Interestingly, George suffered a childhood accident that blinded him in the right eye which prevented him from becoming a pilot. George was just happy to serve his country and work on aircraft.
Awards and Decorations:
Unknown
Community and Service Organizations:
American Legion
Jonesville City Council
George loved to fish and hunt and he also enjoyed bowling. Later in life he took up golf.
Most importantly George came home to Jonesville Michigan because that was home. George is buried in the Sunset View Cemetery, Jonesville Michigan.