Galusha, Gordon B.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Gordon Bohannan Galusha died, with his family, September 16, 2007. He was the son of the late Henry Hunt Galusha and Anna Eloise Bohannan of Dinwiddie County, Virginia and was predeceased by his wife Mary Kevan Lai of Petersburg. He is survived by his brother Henry Hunt Galusha, Jr. and his daughters Mary Kevan Galusha Roper, Anna Hunt Galusha Aquino, and Katherine Gordon Galusha Ross and their husbands, George Herbert McNeal Roper, King Charles Anthony Aquino and Arthur William Ross, III. His five grandchildren are Mary Kevan Roper, George Herbert McNeal Roper, Jr. Gordon Bohannan Galusha Roper, Andrew Charles Aquino and Adam Anthony Aquino. He attended University of Richmond (V-12) and Notre Dame University Midshipmen’s School during World War II, and served as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia in 1951 from which he received the Thomas Jefferson Medal for student excellence, then earned his Master of Architecture from Cranbrook Academy of Art. He began career with Marcellus Wright and Partners in Richmond, and upon receiving his license opened his practice, Gordon B. Galusha, AIA, Architect in 1954 in Petersburg. Near the end of his career he merged with Bond Comet Westmoreland Architects, and retired in 1991. Mr Galusha primarily designed schools and municipal projects. Projects of note are the renovation of the historic Petersburg Courthouse, the design of the Petersburg Courts buildings, additions to Petersburg General Hospital, many Petersburg public schools including Petersburg High School, Prince George Public Schools, Prince George Courthouse, Colonial Heights Public Schools including Colonial Heights High School, Amelia County Public Schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chesterfield County Court and Police, Hopewell Schools, and Richard Bland College master plan and many buildings. He designed James River Corporation in Richmond, renovated Upper Brandon Plantation, Centre Hill Museum and the Siege Museum both in Petersburg. His 4H Center in Wakefield, Virginia was a favorite of his. Mr. Galusha loved golf. After his retirement he devoted his time to golf and nature conservation, working especially hard for the Virginia Marine Science Museum in Virginia Beach and the Nature Conservancy. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Christ & Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg. Interment will be in Blandford Cemetery. The family is being served by the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorrriss.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be sent to either of these organizations www.nature.org and www.vmsm.com
Anna, I am very sorry to hear about your father's passing. My deepest condolences to you, Mary Kevan, and Katherine. Jim
Dear Mary Kevan, Anna and Kathrine, I am so saddened to hear of the recent loss of your father...Martha keeps me imformed, as I am living in Sanibel Island, Fl. ...........your parents were such a joy to know and we all have such marvelous memories of their style, which no one else in the Berg ever had .........the love that they held for each other was one to be remember and ever so noticable...............you girls stay close to each other, as you will find that you will need each other more than ever ....now that your parents are gone.................Wendy, Kathryn and I send our love to you all...................Gayle Boisseau
Mary Kevan, Anna, & Katherine:
I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I was to hear about your dad's passing. I have so many fond memories of your entire family and the great times we all shared growing up in Petersburg. I think of you all and those times often, and hearing the sad news of Gordan brought a flood of memories that I found myself engulfed in for quite some time. They brought a sense of peace and comfort that I know you share knowing that he is in a better place.
With deepest sympathy,
Doug Cash and Family
Mary Kevan, Anna, and Katherine,
I just found out about the death of your father yesterday. As you may or may not know, I saw your Dad frequently at the Princess Ann in Va. Beach and he remained a great contact to Petersburg and my childhood shared with the 3 of you. He was always very friendly to me...from my teenage years until just before his death. All of us from Petersburg seem to share a bond that I can't really describe and that was evident when we spoke. Please take some comfort in the love that all of us had for both of your parents, and let me know if there is anything that I can do for you at any time.
Wayne Bergen & Family
Dear Mary Kevan, Anna and Katherine,
Your Dad was a true gentleman. Fred and I have many fond memories of your father and mother. It was great seeing you girls again. Sorry it was under these cincunstances.Find some comfort and peace in knowing that their love for you and memories of great times together, can never be taken from you. Gifts to be stored in your hearts and minds forever. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Margaret Ann and Fred
Mary Kevan, Anna, and Katherine,
I just found out today about the loss of your daddy. The end of a great era... It is devestating to lose your parents and you will miss them every day. Find comfort in god's strength and peace and the wonderful memories of your mother and father...I have wonderful memories of your parents and all the great times we had in your home in the burg. Love to each of you, Martha
Mary Kevan, Anna, and Katherine
We are sorry for your loss and hope you can hold all your fond memories. Both your mom and dad are missed by all.
We are in Scotland till mid October...but Elizabeth J. was kind enough to e mail me...please accept our sincerest sympathy for the loss of your father. Your mother and father were remarkable and wonderful people and an unforgetable couple! They are sorely missed by many.
Love Barbara & Charles
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