Wesley Gerrit Vanderhorst,81, of Essex NY. passed away December 7th after a long illness. He was born July 16th, 1931 in Albany NY, the son of the late George and Mary Baumer Vanderhorst. Wes attended Cornell University on a football scholarship before joining the Navy for the Korean War. He served two years on the USS Wisconsin. After his service he graduated from St. Lawrence University and began his thirty year career with NY Telephone in Canton NY. As a Business Manager and Regional Director for NY Telephone he oversaw operations in Olean and Utica NY and lived in Olean and Clinton NY for his career. He was an active civic leader in every community he lived in, holding leadership positions in Kiwanis, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, Lake Champlain Committee, the Smith House and Essex Community Church. He retired to Essex NY in 1988 and became Essex Town Supervisor for two years. He became a charter member of the "do nothing club" and was active in various social events
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