Paul Jefferies
(16 MAR 1931, 15 JUN 2002)
Paul Jefferies Eulogies
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Russell, Elsie Jefferies, Fontaine, Quinn, Sharon Jefferies, McCulla (SEP 2002)
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D - 2
1st Row: Bundren, Chura, Coyle, Cummins, Erminger, Fetko (CO)
2nd Row: Fontaine, Herman, Heye, Jefferies, McCormack, McCulla
3rd Row: Russell, Meisenheimer, Michalove, Monahan, Quinn, Riggs
4th Row: Stern, Stockett, Thorsen, Werner
5th Row: Wilkinson, Woodruff x55)
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My friendship with Paul occurred during our cadet days when he was in D2 and I in F2. I will always remember Paul's happy smile and his ability to take all the hard times of the classroom and North Area in stride. On many occassions Paul's "How's it going Willy" was enough to pull me out of my doldrums. For this, I will always be indebted to Paul. Well done old friend, rest in peace with our Lord. Willy Bill Welter June 18, 2002) Paul was turned back yearling year and brought his famous smile to D2 in 1952). He roomed with two hives who pulled him through his second yearling year. So far so good. However, Second Class academics were so bad the Paul was turned out at Christmas in every subject. With his roommates "home for the holidays," Paul was on his own. If he failed any subject his cadet career would be over. Forty-five years later Paul told me over breakfast at the Hotel Thayer that he went from one exam to another not knowing what subject was being tested until he saw the test--and sometimes not even then. Miraculously he passed every test! This gave his self-confidence such a boost that he sailed (for him) through academics and graduated with his new classmates. How could such a guy not be missed now that he stands proudly in the Long Gray Line? Bard Dick Fontaine June 19, 2002) We were the cream of the crop. 'Til we meet again Al Parker B-2 June 20, 2002) Paul James Jeffries, 71, of the Town of Pleasant Valley NY, died Saturday June 15 2002) in Poughkeepsie NY. Mr. Jeffries was a retired marketing manager for Texaco Research Center, retiring in 1994). He was a 15 year local resident formerly, of Houston, TX. Mr. Jeffries served in the United States Army and held the rank of Captain. Born March 16, 1931) in Brooklyn, he was the son of James Sifly and Camilla Werner Jeffries. On (MAY 18 (1957) in Junction City, Kansas, he married Elsie Irene Stevens. Mrs. Jeffries survives at home. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by a daughter, Sharon Avery of Sackets Harbor, New York. Burial was in the West Point Cemetery on September 23, 2002). Memorial donations (MAY be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Pl., Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. Pleasant Valley NY Newspaper June 16,2002 |
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