A long-time resident of the Fort Worth area has passed away. Lelan Lawerance Vanderveer died on August 5, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born in Sentinel, Oklahoma, and grew up in the Lubbock area of Texas.
Vanderveer moved to Fort Worth in 1969 and worked for General Dynamics and Lockheed, assembling aircraft. He was recognized for his suggestions to improve the assembly process. Further details about Vanderveer's life are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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