Gilpatrick, Arlo Eugene, 93, Memorial services to be held at Spangler Mortuaries, Sunnyvale at 12 noon Saturday, December 5.
Arlo was born September 28, 1916, in Patten, Maine to Dr. Ora and Amy (Carpenter) Gilpatrick of Mars Hill, Maine. His father was a dentist and his mother a hat maker.
In his early years, Arlo was an Eagle Scout. He liked to cross country ski and kept a pony and a cow. He sold milk to help pay for his college tuition. Arlo graduated from the University of Maine in 1940 and was drafted in the USAAC in October of that same year. He served in the Air Force in Australia during WWII. Arlo was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for development of Smoke Screen Aircraft Equipment and the Purple Heart Medal. He retired from the USAF in 1966 as a Second Lieutenant, and then worked for Lockheed Missiles & Space Company as well as Santa Clara County Health Offices. Arlo was a Registered Professional Engineer, Civilian Aircraft Pilot, Aircraft and Engine Mechanic. He also worked with the Sekorski Helicopter Division.
Arlo is predeceased by one brother, Charles, of Carney’s Point, NJ; Arlo’s wife, Anne Regina Homyak and their son, Scott. He is survived by a granddaughter, Heather Gilpatrick Williams of Montana; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Deron Scott and several nieces and nephews.
Arlo was a longtime member of Los Altos United Methodist Church. He loved listening to music and collected coins, razors, pens, flags and model cars. He loved to celebrate all holidays and enjoyed dining at the Lobster Shack in Redwood City. Arlo will be remembered as a kind, generous man who loved M&Ms and Boston Terriors.
Memorial services to be held at Spangler Mortuaries, 174 N. Sunnyvale Avenue, Sunnyvale at 12 noon Saturday, December 5. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arlo's name to the University of Maine. Burial will occur at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.
