Jimmy E. Peters
DELAND, Fla. — Jimmy E. Peters of Deland, Fla. passed away July 15, 2016 at Halifax Health Hospice in Orange City, Fla.
Jimmy E. Peters
He was born July 25, 1942 in Washington, D.C. to Earl Peters and Frances (Gregory) Peters. He served our country in the United States Army for over 20 years, attaining the rank of Major and receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Infantryman badge, Bronze Star with V and oak leaf cluster, Legion of Merit, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with three Campaign Stars, Combat Infantryman badge, Armed Forces Reserve medal, Good Conduct medal, and three Purple Heart Medals. His last military assignment was three years at James Madison University as Professor of Military Science. After Jim’s decorated military career, he began a new career in the Timeshare Industry, beginning at Chalet High in Bryce Mountain, Va., followed by his move to Ocean City in 1982 as Project Manager at Ocean High, Vice president and Manager of Mid-Atlantic Realty in 1985, Vice President and Manager of Heritage resorts in 1986, President/CEO/Partner at Shell Heritage Resorts in 1989 and President/CEO/Owner of Shenandoah Crossing Resort in Virginia in 1991. He then moved to Florida in 1992 as Vice President of Marketing at Island One Resort, followed by President/CEO at Silver Lake Resort in 1993, Senior Vice President at Orange Lake Resort in 2001, and he finished his successful Timeshare career as Partner of Creative Impact and as President/CEO/Owner of J & J Limited, Inc. in Windermere, Fla., as consultant to the Timeshare Industry. He was a member of American Resort Development Assoc. in Washington, D.C, serving on the ARDA Board of Directors, the ARDA Intern. Foundation Board of Directors, the ARDA Research Institute Foundation, the ARDA Finance Committee and ARDA Public Relations Committee.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW, the Disabled American Vets and the Retired Army Officers. After retirement, he was happy to pursue his passion for golf, playing five to six times per week. He was a lifetime member of the Windermere, Fla. Country Club and when he moved to DeLand, Fla. in 2010, he spearheaded forming a Men’s Golf Group at Victoria Hills Golf Club. In addition to his love for golf, family and friends, he enjoyed many wonderful years of travel with his wife, Jenny. He was often praised for his loyalty, his competitive nature, his honesty, his intelligence and most of all his generosity.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Jenny Peters, his best friend of 30 years; by his son, David Peters and wife Holly of Midlothian, Va.; his son James Peters of Parkville, Md.; and his stepson Christopher Conner of Gotha, Fla. He is also survived by his sisters, Brenda VanArsdale, Elkton, Va.; Pat Peters, Staunton, Va.; and Linda Harris and husband Jerry, Troy, Va. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Peyton and Reagan Peters and Avery and Owen Peters.
Inurnment with Full Military Honors will be held Friday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fla., followed by a private family Celebration of Life luncheon at the home of Jim and Joanne Denny at Villages, Fla. Donations may be made to Halifax Health Hospice or your local animal shelter/pet rescue in honor of Jim.
Arrangements are under the care of Lohman Funeral Home DeLand. You may share Condolences for the family on the website www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com.
James Joseph Dempsey
BERLIN — James Joseph Dempsey, age 85, died on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his home.
Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late William John and Mildred Moon Dempsey. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Joan M. Dempsey. Preceding him in death was a brother, Jack Dempsey. He leaves many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Mr. Dempsey was educated in Catholic and public schools in Baltimore. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and later began a career in commercial aviation at the old Municipal Airport at Harbour Field, where he obtained his aircraft and power plant license. In 1956, he went to work at BWI for Butler Aviation, retiring in 1990 as Tech Service Manager.
He and his wife moved to Ocean City in 1992. He was a lifetime member of Chapter 34 DAV, American Legion Post 64, and Patmos Lodge #70, a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, member of Evergreen Lodge 153, and Blind Veteran’s Association. He was an avid ham radio operator and belonged to several clubs.
A mass will be celebrated at a later date. Letters of condolence may be sent via www.burbagefuneralhome.com
Robert Joseph McDonald
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Celebrating the life of Robert Joseph McDonald, who was born May 15, 1944 in Mt. Kisco, N.Y. to Madeline and John McDonald.
A true American hero, he received two Purple Hearts serving with the U.S. Army’s 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam. Bob returned to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree from the Rochester Institute of Technology before moving to Ocean City.
Bob’s life changed forever on Aug. 2, 1978. He attended his first meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous and met his future wife, Ann, resulting in 38 years of sobriety and 33 years of marriage. Bob and Ann were married on Sept. 4, 1982, remaining faithful and true through all of life’s adventures.
Bob’s life continued to grow richer, as he and Ann were soon blessed with their son Joseph. The family moved to Glenwood, Md. while Bob made the transition from selling real estate to relocation management for the National Credit Union Administration. Bob retired from the NCUA in 2007 after 20 years of government service. He and Ann relocated to Myrtle Beach and eventually built their dream home in Grand Dunes, where he could work on his golf game and cultivate his crepe myrtles.
Bob was an active and outspoken participant in many organizations. Most prominently, he was truly dedicated to sharing his experience, strength and hope with his fellow alcoholics. Even more than AA though, Bob loved to support his son Joseph. He attended every football game, wrestling match and baseball game through high school and into college. He was active in fundraising for the teams and even created a boosters organization for the Army-West Point Sprint Football Team. Bob was an active member in the Knights of Columbus, achieving the Fourth Degree.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Ann McDonald of Myrtle Beach, and son, Joseph McDonald of Denver, Colo., as well as three brothers, Danny McDonald of Pawley’s Island, S.C., John McDonald of Rehobeth, Del., and Lewis De Rosa of N. Hampstead, N.H., and a sister, Joelyn Manfredi of Columbia, S.C.
His awesome journey that began here on Earth will continue in the spirit. God bless you Bob.