Lyn E. Sturdevant Jr.
Mr. Lyn E. Sturdevant Jr. of Frederick, Md., on Monday went to meet his heavenly father, where he will wait for his loving wife of 68 years, Jan.
He was born on Jan. 16, 1922, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Maude Eury and Lyn Sturdevant Sr.
He spent his early years in northeast New York. He later moved to Butler, where he completed high school and met Jan. Then he attended Mercersburg Academy preparing for college.
World War II interrupted his education. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving three years in the South Pacific.
Returning home, he went to the University of Pittsburgh to earn a degree in mechanical engineering and to marry Jan. His first job was with the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. in Franklin. After 35 years, Lyn retired as chief engineer.
Then he moved to Wilson, N.C., to set up the engineering department for the Joy Manufacturing Co.
During his career, he served on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Board for National Power Test Code, The Manufacturing Committee for the American Petroleum Industry and was the president of the North West Pennsylvania Engineering Society.
Lyn and Jan were very active in church and local organizations in Franklin. Lyn served terms as elder and trustee at the First Presbyterian Church. He spent time with the Boy Scouts, Shrine and the American Legion.
During his retirement years in Frederick, Md., he was an active member of the YMCA, bridge clubs and the Brook Hill United Methodist Church.
His family of five children, 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren was his greatest pride and joy in life.
Lyn and Jan traveled the world visiting every continent studying and enjoying many cultures.
Sturdevant— A memorial service for the family to celebrate the life of Lyn E. Sturdevant Jr., who passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, will be later this year in Pennsylvania. Graveside services will be in Franklin.Arrangements are by the Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick, Md.Online condolences to www.staufferfuneral.com.
