Maurice Willyard passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve, 2008,
in Bremerton, Washington, where he and his wife, Frances, had lived
for many years.  He had suffered from cancer for a considerable period
of time, and this cancer was unresponsive to treatment.  He had been
under hospice care for several months.  No services are planned.

Maury had a long and distinguished career in the United States Navy.
His career there unquestionably impacted his life, including
organization and precision in his work and the distinguished way
in which he conducted himself and his business.

Further, Maury had a central role in AMICA.  He joined in 1973
and made the organization a priority.  He was President of AMICA
International from 1994-1996, he took a major role in organizing the
Seattle convention in 1994, and he and a small number of others started
the Pacific Can-Am Chapter of AMICA in 1994.  This chapter has grown,
it organized the Portland AMICA convention in 2003, and it continues
to be an active chapter of AMICA International.

Maury will be sorely missed by all his friends in the Pacific Can-Am
Chapter and in AMICA International.  Our deepest condolences to Fran
and to the family.  Gifts in memory of Maury may be sent to the
Memorial Fund at AMICA International (AMICA Memorial Fund, Ray Dietz
Chair, 1250 Lanier Rd., Martinsville VA 24112-5212).

Carl and Halie Dodrill, Past Presidents
Pacific Can-AM Chapter, AMICA International