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OBITUARIES
Jeffrey Bridges - October 9, 2021
Posted: October 19, 2021
We've received word that Jeffrey Bridges, a long-time member of the typographical union, passed away on October 9, 2021. Jeff as he was know, was a retiree from the Government Printing/Publishing Office. He last was assigned to the EPD Section. So far we have not been able to find any further information regarding his passing. Watch this space for more as we will continue to research this.
James O. Forrest, ii ‘Jim’ - February 13, 1941 - July 25, 2021
Posted: August 23, 2021
James Ormiston ‘Jim’ Forrest II, 80, of Springfield, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 25, 2021. Jim was born on February 13, 1941, in Lincoln, NE, to Robert Forrest and Georgia DeVriendt Forrest. As soon as he was old enough to hold a pencil, Jim began a lifetime of drawing, writing, and adventure. While attending Central High School in Omaha, NE, he contributed a record-breaking 70 illustrations to the yearbook, won juried art competitions, joined the ROTC's Crack Squad rifle and drill team, and was editor of the newspaper. ...Read Jim Forrest's entire obituary...
James ‘Jim’ Henry Byers (3/19/1937 - 7/28/2021
Posted: August 16, 2021
James Henry ‘Jim’ Byers, 84 of Lusby, MD and formerly of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on July 28, 2021 at his residence. Born March 19, 1937 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Carl H. Byers and Catherine (Hoover) Byers.
Jim graduated from Oxen Hill High School in 1955. He married his wife, Dorothy Virginia Curtis on November 19, 1959 in Mt. Rainier, MD. They moved to Calvert County from Millersville, MD in 1985. Jim was a Printing Specialist with the Washington, DC Government Printing Office for thirty four years, retiring on December 1, 2000...Read Jim Byer's entire obituary...
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LATEST OBITUARIES
This list below are the latest obituary entries, they may not be the latest deaths.
Vance `Buck' C. White, Jr.
Vance `Buck' passed on September 30, 2021, at the age of 91…read more
Hon. William Joseph Boarman
Hon. William passed on August 22, 2021, at the age of 75…read more
REMINDERS
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The GPO "Has-Beens" has an Open Breakfast (for current and retired union members) the 3rd Friday of every month at 8:45 a.m. (sharp) at RIPS Restaurant (in a private room) at the intersection of Route 197 and Route 301, Bowie, MD
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