John William Weed, Jr.

Machinist and WWII Veteran.

He the son of John W. and Gertrude (Schlettert) Weed. He married Lucille, daughter of James G. and Marie (Weber) Smith on July 4, 1947 at St. John's Catholic Church in Quincy. Mr. Weed was a 1942 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Quincy.

He worked as a machinist for Gates Radio Co./ Harris Intertype in Quincy for 25 years, ten years at Irvine Industries in Broomfield, and six years at Binks Co. in Boulder, CO.

He enjoyed travelling, camping, and woodworking. He was a man of strong character; a loving husband and father; a man who always put his family's needs first, and he will be greatly missed.

During WWII, Mr. Weed was a squad leader for an anti-aircraft halftrack gun crew, Company D, 777th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion of the Sixth Armored Division. He served in the European Theater from 1943 to 1945 and was awarded six Bronze Stars.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille; brother Wayne Weed of Quincy; daughters Pamela A. Boswell of Louisville, CO and Janet S. Bone of Broomfield; sons Robyn G. Weed and Roger T. Weed of Broomfield; nine grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Cause of death: lung cancer.

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