Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Francis Pershing GAZLEY
Gazlay Francis Pershing, 93, of Northville, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Presbyterian Village of Redford Michigan. Mr. Gazlay was born to Henry Johnstone Gazlay and Jesse Freer Gazlay on December 10, 1918 in Detroit. He attended Detroit Public Schools and graduated from Olivet College in 1942. The same year he married Elizabeth Pettitt Gazlay who survives him, and entered the United States Army Air Corps serving as a flight instructor during World War II. Returning to Detroit after the war he earned a Master's Degree in Education at Wayne State University and taught high school Economics and Social Studies in Detroit until his retirement. Moving to Northville in 1950, he became involved in civic and historical pursuits, serving on the City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Historical District Commission. He was a charter member of the Northville Historical Society and a key player in the development of the Mill Race Historical Village. He is also survived by children Julie Lundstedt (Paul), Chris (Cheryl) Gazlay, Mark (Sherrie) Gazlay and Martha Conley (Michael). He enjoyed corresponding with twelve grandchildren and had thirteen great-grandchildren. His body was donated to Wayne State University and there will be no services. Those wishing to offer a tribute to Francis may do so by making a donation to the: Northville Historical Society 215 Griswold Ave., Northville, MI 48167.
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