Harry Schwarz of 98 Leisure World, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Peoria, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Springdale Village.
He and his wife of 65 years, Frances L. Schwarz, who survives him, were full-time residents of the Leisure World community for 36 years, having moved from Peoria, Ill., in 1977.
Harry had a wonderful and active retirement playing golf, traveling, entertaining their many friends, and sharing his love and talent for music as the trombone player in the "Leisure Notes" band for many years.
He was born in Schertz, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1925, the son of Harry and Margaret Schwarz.
During World War II, Harry served proudly aboard the high-speed minesweeper USS Hopkins, which saw combat at Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa to mention a few. His ship was one of the first to enter Tokyo Bay to clear the way for the U.S. fleet's entry for the signing of the Japanese surrender.
The organizations he had been a part of included TKE fraternity Bradley University, Active Free Masons Peoria Lodge, Knights Templar, Mohammed Shrine Temple, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, Peoria Consistory, and the Royal Order of Jesters Court 40.
His survivors also include his daughter, Pamela F. Millet of Peoria, Ill.; son Chuck Schwarz; and brother Vernon Schwarz and wife Yvonne of Kingsland, Texas.
Peoria Journal Star - April 14, 2013.
He and his wife of 65 years, Frances L. Schwarz, who survives him, were full-time residents of the Leisure World community for 36 years, having moved from Peoria, Ill., in 1977.
Harry had a wonderful and active retirement playing golf, traveling, entertaining their many friends, and sharing his love and talent for music as the trombone player in the "Leisure Notes" band for many years.
He was born in Schertz, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1925, the son of Harry and Margaret Schwarz.
During World War II, Harry served proudly aboard the high-speed minesweeper USS Hopkins, which saw combat at Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa to mention a few. His ship was one of the first to enter Tokyo Bay to clear the way for the U.S. fleet's entry for the signing of the Japanese surrender.
The organizations he had been a part of included TKE fraternity Bradley University, Active Free Masons Peoria Lodge, Knights Templar, Mohammed Shrine Temple, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, Peoria Consistory, and the Royal Order of Jesters Court 40.
His survivors also include his daughter, Pamela F. Millet of Peoria, Ill.; son Chuck Schwarz; and brother Vernon Schwarz and wife Yvonne of Kingsland, Texas.
Peoria Journal Star - April 14, 2013.
Harry Schwarz of 98 Leisure World, Mesa, Ariz., formerly of Peoria, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Springdale Village.
He and his wife of 65 years, Frances L. Schwarz, who survives him, were full-time residents of the Leisure World community for 36 years, having moved from Peoria, Ill., in 1977.
Harry had a wonderful and active retirement playing golf, traveling, entertaining their many friends, and sharing his love and talent for music as the trombone player in the "Leisure Notes" band for many years.
He was born in Schertz, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1925, the son of Harry and Margaret Schwarz.
During World War II, Harry served proudly aboard the high-speed minesweeper USS Hopkins, which saw combat at Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa to mention a few. His ship was one of the first to enter Tokyo Bay to clear the way for the U.S. fleet's entry for the signing of the Japanese surrender.
The organizations he had been a part of included TKE fraternity Bradley University, Active Free Masons Peoria Lodge, Knights Templar, Mohammed Shrine Temple, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, Peoria Consistory, and the Royal Order of Jesters Court 40.
His survivors also include his daughter, Pamela F. Millet of Peoria, Ill.; son Chuck Schwarz; and brother Vernon Schwarz and wife Yvonne of Kingsland, Texas.
Peoria Journal Star - April 14, 2013.
He and his wife of 65 years, Frances L. Schwarz, who survives him, were full-time residents of the Leisure World community for 36 years, having moved from Peoria, Ill., in 1977.
Harry had a wonderful and active retirement playing golf, traveling, entertaining their many friends, and sharing his love and talent for music as the trombone player in the "Leisure Notes" band for many years.
He was born in Schertz, Texas, on Jan. 16, 1925, the son of Harry and Margaret Schwarz.
During World War II, Harry served proudly aboard the high-speed minesweeper USS Hopkins, which saw combat at Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa to mention a few. His ship was one of the first to enter Tokyo Bay to clear the way for the U.S. fleet's entry for the signing of the Japanese surrender.
The organizations he had been a part of included TKE fraternity Bradley University, Active Free Masons Peoria Lodge, Knights Templar, Mohammed Shrine Temple, Order of the Red Cross of Constantine, Peoria Consistory, and the Royal Order of Jesters Court 40.
His survivors also include his daughter, Pamela F. Millet of Peoria, Ill.; son Chuck Schwarz; and brother Vernon Schwarz and wife Yvonne of Kingsland, Texas.
Peoria Journal Star - April 14, 2013.
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