Garland (Jim) Clarence Lamere Obituary (1930 - 2003)

GARLAND (JIM) LAMERE Brigham City - Garland Clarence (Jim) Lamere peacefully passed away on April 20, 2003. Jim was born October 10, 1930 in Concord, Vermont to Clarence Rodney Lamere and Gladys May Daniel. After graduating from high school, Jim enlisted in the Air Force in 1950. While stationed in Weisbaden, Germany he met and married Klara Scholl. Together they had 2 daughters Linda and Nancy, and one son, David. Upon completion of his military service, he returned to Massachusetts where he graduated with honors from University of Massachusetts with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. The family moved to Utah in 1962 where Jim was an Engineer with Thiokol where he was very instrumental in the Space Shuttle program until his retirement in 1987. Jim loved his family more than anything else, always willing to be there for his three children, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He also had a great love for the game of golf and skiing. Surviving are his wife, daughters, Michael (Linda) Hemmert of Brigham City, Nancy Bond of Harrisville and David Lamere of Roy. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren and one sister, Phyllis Wright of North Carolina. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one great grandchild. The Lamere family expresses their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the staff at the Brigham City Community Hospital. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2003 at 12 Noon at the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded by VFW Post 1695. Friends may call on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Wednesday from 11:00 to 11:40 a.m. at the Mortuary. In lieu of flowers family suggests donations be made to "Make A Wish Foundation". VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 April 22, 2003 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceGraveside , April 23, 2003 12:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 April 23, 2003