Harry Sheldon Pedley Harry Pedley a resident of Lakeway and member of the Lakeway Church passed away on May 20, 2004. He was born on February 7, 1924 to Elsie and Harry Pedley in Port Henry, NY. Harry graduated from Syracuse University as a Chemical Engineer in 1946 and began a 40 year career in the Pulp and Paper industry. He was VP of Manufacturing at Champion International, Stamford, Ct. He also pursued advanced studies at Columbia University and Dartmouth College. Harry was considered an expert in the industry and led the Pulp and Paper Foundation at Syracuse University. After retiring in 1984, Harry volunteered with the International Executive Service Corp where he worked with the governments of Zimbabwe and Poland in designing and building pulp and paper facilities. He also served on the Lakeway Mud Board. Harry enjoyed an active retirement with his wife Marian, golfing on a regular basis with friends and family. Harry could spin a fine tale, loved a good joke and the Chicago Cubs are losing one of their most loyal fans. Harry is survived by his wife of 30 years Marian, sister Elizabeth Casey of Bend, OR, daughter Sally Pedley of Austin, son Russell and wife Leslie of Lake Forest, IL, son Arthur of Santa Fe, NM, and grandchildren Alita Pedley of Brewster, MA and Andrew Pedley of Chicago, IL. A celebration of Harrys life will be held at the Lakeway Church on Monday, May 24 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Harrys memory to the Alzheimers Association of Austin or the Texas Childrens Hospital, Leukemia Research. The family would like to thank the staff at Stonebridge Health Center for their compassionate care of Harry in his final days. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 (512) 452-8811. You may view memorials online at wcfish.com
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