Mrs. Yvonne A. Barrette, 83, died November 11, 2013 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. She was born in Waltham, Massachusetts and moved to Sebastian in 2009 from Blackstone, Massachusetts. She attended St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Sebastian, FL. Survivors include sons, Marc Barrette of Sebastian and Paul Barrette of Chepatchet, Rhode Island; daughter, Joyce Savini of North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 in memory of Yvonne A. Barrette. SERVICES: The family will received friends for visitation on Saturday, November 16, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. www.strunkfuneralhome.com. (11/13/13

Eugene A. Carlson, 90, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away on November 3, 2013. All County Funeral Home and Crematory — Treasure Coast Chapel, Stuart, FL http://www.allcounty.com (11/13/13)

Flora Belle (Flo) Clemet, 96, “She was one of those happily created beings who pleased without effort, make friends everywhere and take life so gracefully and easily that less fortunate souls are tempted to believe that such are born under a lucky star.” – Louisa May Alcott Flo Clement, our lucky star, went home to be with God on November 8, 2013 but her light will shine brightly in the heavens for those of us who were blessed by her presence on earth. A native Floridian, Flo was born in Brooker, Florida in 1917. She grew up in Arcadia where she met Ray Clement, her husband of 69 years. They had three children: Larry, Doug and Constance who were raised in Miami. Upon retirement, Flo and Ray moved to their beloved summer home in Lake Placid and later relocated to Vero Beach. Flo was an amazing woman of faith, strength and generosity. She was a charter member of the Miami Shore Baptist Church where she was active in the choir and was frequently a soloist, as she had the soprano voice of an angel. Flo loved her Lord, her family and her many friends. Although she traveled the world with Ray in support of his business, Flo treasured her role as matriarch of the Clement family, hosting family gatherings at their Lake Placid cottage famed for its bass fishing and treating everyone to her renowned Southern cooking. She never met a stranger and everyone was greeted with a warm smile, a compliment and laughter. Flo Clement was a “fine woman” which was the highest compliment a Southern lady may enjoy. She was the embodiment of God’s grace and example to all of the meaning of unconditional love. All who were touched by her sunny spirit, devotion, and kindness will miss her deeply. Flo was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray; her cherished son, Larry (Martha); and her two sisters and one brother, Estelle, Freddie and Lamar. She is survived by her adoring children, Doug (Anne) and Constance; four grandchildren, Laura Pittman (Matt), Ken Clement, Dale Clement and Carolyn Fedeli (Frank); and five great grandchildren. The family will forever be grateful for the loving care of Curtice and Andrea who were her devoted angles on earth and filled her last days with laughter and peace. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 11 a.m. at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL with Reverend Tracy Clator, First Baptist Church, officiating. In recognition of the importance of the Hospice caregivers in Flo’s life, the family asks that any memorial contributions be made to: VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960 in memory of Flo Clement.  www.strunkfuneralhome.com. (11/13/13)

William O. Jordan Sr, 75, Captain William Jordan bid farewell to his beloved family and friends Monday morning, November 11, 2013, the way he did everything in life – His Way.
At his Vero Beach home of more than 40 years in the arms of his loved and cherished wife of over 50 years, Carole Jean, and with their treasured son William (Billy) by his side; Bill left Vero Beach for a place beside his Savior, Jesus. Captain Jordan also leaves behind his precious grandson William Wesley Jordan, son of Billy and daughter-in-law Heather; his daughter Dr. Jona Jordan; his son William Monte and wife Cindy with three grandchildren; his brother-in-law Pete George, brothers Jimmy, Joe and John. Captain Jordan faced his battle with cancer the same way he faced every other battle in his life – with bravery, determination, dignity and with his family beside him. Born in Georgia, Captain Jordan and his bride, Carole Jean, made Vero Beach their home over 40 years ago. Their love and devotion to Vero Beach has been exemplified by their continual dedication and commitment to their community, which continued for Bill to the end and continues today through his loving family. Following four years of US Air Force education in Aviation and Air Transportation, Captain Jordan pursued administrative and engineering studies at Dade Junior College, Rollins College and the University of Southeastern Oklahoma. He was the youngest senior rated air traffic controller in Miami before beginning a distinguished career as an Eastern Airlines Pilot. Flight experience with Eastern included Captain B727, DC9, B757, L1011 and Lear Jet Check Captain B757. Captain Jordan had approximately 25,000 hours flight time and was Certified in Inertial Navigation for the North Atlantic, Pacific, South and Central America, Europe and most all other parts of the world. He founded Jordan Sprinkler Systems in 1972, a business his son still operates. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and served as Chairman of the Board of Indian River State College. Captain Jordan served as Mayor of Vero Beach in 1997 and in the late seventies he was chairman of the Vero Beach Airport Commission. As Mayor of the City of Vero Beach, Bill had the opportunity to work closely with city administration bringing deliberate and conservative decision-making in regard to financial, environmental and human resources. He was the City of Vero Beach representative on the Economic Development Council and the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and as the City appointed member to the Joint City/County Beach Restoration Committee. Captain Jordan proudly Chaired the George H. W. Bush for President campaign in 1979-1992 and he was co-chairman of George W. Bush for President between 2000 and 2004 and Jeb Bush for Governor campaigns in 1998 and 2002. He was Chairman of the Republican Executive Committee of Indian River County from 1986-1987. During his time on the Airport Commission, Captain Jordan was most proud of the construction of the 43rd Avenue Fire Department. He fought all the way to the White House for funding to build the fire station in a location that served all of Indian River County instead of a proposed site that would only serve the airport. Fire rescue responders from the 43rd Avenue Fire Station were with Bill Monday morning when he left to be with Jesus. It was about a year ago the same responders successfully rescued Bill when he collapsed at his home. He was so very proud and grateful to them. As a member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees appointed by Governor Bob Martinez to Indian River State College, Bill provided key leadership at a critical time in the selection of the College President and also initiated the creation of a valuable coalition of educational system administrators which was an economic benefit to all system participants. As a member of the Indian River County Finance Advisory Committee, Captain Jordan was instrumental in the development of sound economic policies to protect the interest of local taxpayers. Sunday evening, November 10, 2013, dear friends and family celebrated Captain Jordan’s 75th Birthday, where he enjoyed the love of those closest to him with hugs and kisses from his grandson. A true patriot, Captain Jordan will always be remembered for never compromising on things that were the most important to him – God, his family, his friends, his country and his love of Vero Beach. Captain Jordan will be missed as the revered and dear husband, father, grandfather and friend of many and favored son of Vero Beach. Viewing will be held Friday, November 15, 2013 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 2206 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, Fl. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with interment to follow at Crestlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. Friends are invited to make donations to Sun Up ARC and/or Vero Beach Masonic Lodge No. 250 in memory of Captain William Jordan. www.strunkfuneralhome.com. (11/13/13)

Mrs. Barbara G. Leonardo, 80, died November 11, 2013 at her residence in Sebastian. Survivors include husband of 43 years, Gerald J. Leonardo of Sebastian; son, Michael Leonardo of Las Vegas, Nevada. SERVICES: A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2013 Strunk Funeral Home, Sebastian, FL. www.strunkfuneralhome.com. (11/13/13)

Carl J Mosher Sr of Vero Beach passed away on 11/10/2013 after a long illness. He was 83 years old. Major Mosher was a veteran of the USAF (Retired 1973), Southern Bell Telephone, and the Internal Revenue Service. Prior to moving to Vero Beach in 2002, he was a 28 year resident of Miami Lakes, where he served the Miami Lakes Civic Association and Miami Lakes Optimist Club.
Major Mosher is survived by his wife of 54 years Catherine Dotson of Miami Springs, son Carl Mosher Jr. (Robin)of Birmingham, AL; daughter Jennifer Mosher of Vero Beach, son Edward(Carmen) Mosher of Vero Beach; and daughter Michelle (Mark) Schleich of Miami Lakes. Also, grandchildren Marissa, Allie, Sarah, Matthew, Madeline, Maison, Katie, and Carly.
A viewing will be held Thursday 11/14/2013 from 6pm to 8pm at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds 1950 20 St Vero Beach, Fl. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery. www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (11/13/13)

Dennis Charles Prewitt, 64, of Vero Beach, FL, passed away Monday November 11, 2013 at Indian River Medical Center. Inurnment will take place at South Florida National Cemetery. www.coxgiffordseawinds.com. (11/13/13)

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