George Echelson family
The George Echelson family lived at 146 from approx. 1954 to 1965. His wife's name was Martha and they had two sons, Duncan and Douglas.
We lived on the same street from 1946? to 1965?. Originally we lived in bungalow 144 and moved to 146 when I was about 9 or 10. 146 had a slight view of the ocean, so it was considered a better house.
As for bungalow 144, I mainly remember the wonderful sea grape tree. I spent many young hours climbing that tree and gorging on seagrapes.
My father, George Echelson, was an mechanical engineer turned automation engineer. I believe that he was involved in helping to automate the refining facilities. I have always imagined that he finally automated himself into early retirement.
My father retired somewhere around 1965-66. He worked for JG White and Kellogg, etc. after his time in Aruba. He finally retired to Dallas and died in 1984.
My mother, Martha, was involved in the Junior Esso Club for many years. In addition, she was involved in many plays in the colony. She loved to sketch, paint in oils and write poetry. Martha suffered a stroke in
1997 and died in 2001.
My brother, Doug, was a Down's child who always lived at home and was taken care of by Martha until she became unable in 1997. After a heat stroke and a number of problems with his esophagus he died in early 2000 at the age of 54.
Submitted by Duncan Echelson via email. 4/2/2007