PAUL K. GILES, 61, of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, died January
17,1996 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, of
complications from a heart transplant, which he had received a week
earlier.
He served with the U.S. Army in Virginia and Alaska from
1957-1959. He was a salesman, store manager and vice-president of
sales for Truck Suppliers, Inc. of Winchester, Virginia, from
1953-1986. He then opened a feed, hardware and garden supply store
in the Bunker Hill Flour Mill on his property from 1986-1995.
Paul was the president of the Shenandoah Valley Steam and Gas
Engine Association Inc. show in Berryville, Virginia, in 1967 when
it was formally organized and incorporated. He served as president,
vice-president, director and show chairman of the organization.
Over the years, he acquired a 7 x 10 double cylinder Frick
traction engine which has been at Berryville each year since 1967.
He also had in his collection a 10 x 12 Huber portable engine, ten
restored tractors of assorted makes, a Frick thresher, Birdsall
clover huller, and other pieces of antique farm machinery.
He enjoyed visiting other annual shows of the mid-Atlantic
region and traveled to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, in 1969.
He was also a director and charter member of the Dillon Farm
Museum of Hedgesville, West Virginia. He was a member of the Lions
Club, lifetime member of FFA and attended Bunker Hill United
Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Janita; daughters, Linda and Karen;
son Steve; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
son, Jeffrey, who died while serving in the Air Force in 1988.
He will be sadly missed, though fondly remembered by all who
knew him.
Heaven is said to be the perfect place. So, Daddy, is there a
steam and gas engine show to go to every weekend?
Submitted with love by his daughter, Linda Giles Custer, 75
Spring Blossom Lane, Gerrardstown, West Virginia 2542.
CARL SYMONDS was born in February, 1928, in Ettna Greene,
Indiana, and passed away in February of 1995. Carl came to Texas
when he was 17 years old.
His first job was with Mitchell Glass in Victoria, Texas, and
later worked for and retired from Central Power & Light in
Victoria.
Carl was a long time member of several Texas engine clubs and he
was an excellent machinist, always willing to help and share his
knowledge with anyone who needed it. Restoring old engines was one
of his favorite pastimes.
Carl married Grace in 1971 and they rarely missed an engine
show. His friendly manner and warm generosity will be greatly
missed by all.
Submitted by Adolph Alloy, 9619 CR 48, Rosharan, Texas
77583.
