Curtis D. Wilbur

1867–1954 (age 87)

Naval Officer

Biography

Curtis D. Wilbur served his country with distinction as a naval officer before transitioning into leadership roles that included guiding the Navy Department and later administering justice as a jurist. His integrity and steady temper provided calm counsel during changing times.

He drew strength from the discipline of service and the trust placed in him by others, leaving a legacy of honorable leadership remembered at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

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