Frank "Hank" Aylward
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Frank "Hank" Aylward
Born to Frank R. and A. June Aylward in Peoria IL on 12-24-51. He attended St. Mark's grade school and graduated from Spalding Institute in 1969.
Frank received an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in 1969 by Congressman Robert Michael.
His successful career at Caterpillar began in 1972 and spanned more than 36 years, including a 6 year stint in Brazil.
In the various global assignments & management positions he held, his great joy was building teams that he truly considered "family".
Frank met his wife Julie over 26 years ago and have had the pleasure of being transferred to many new welcoming communities . The last 9 years of retirement have been spent making many fond and fun memories playing golf and enjoying the lake-life with their much loved friends and neighbors in their Lake Keowee communities of Wynward Pointe, Keowee Key and the Cliff's.
Frank not only leaves behind his loving wife Julie, but also his mother in law Mavis Shurson,
His daughter Emily Voss (Chris) and 2 grandchildren (Margeaux and Isaac). He also leaves behind his sister Nancy Highduke (Rich), brother Guy Aylward (Marilyn) and 2 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Frank's "Celebration Of Life" will be held on June 19th at the Keowee Key Event Center.
Memorial donations in Frank's honor can be made to Oconee Humane Society and Oconee Hospice of the Foothills .
Keowee Funeral Services is assisting the Aylward family.