ELLIOTT JOHN BAYLY
Elliott John Bayly died in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 20, 2012.
Elliott John Bayly died in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 20, 2012. He was doing one of the many things he loved, playing tennis.
Elliott was born Feb.10, 1940 in Duluth, to Jane and Millen Bayly.
His grandfather, Hiram Elliott, founded Elliott Packing Company, a prominent Duluth business for nearly a century. After Hiram's death his wife, Catherine Elliott, ran the business for many years. Elliott was greatly influenced throughout his life by his admiration for his grandparents' entrepreneurial spirit. He inherited his father's twinkling smile and love of people, and his mother's strength, love of learning and independent spirit.
Elliott grew up in Duluth, where he graduated from East High School. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from M.I.T., a master's degree from Stanford University, and a Ph.D.from the University of Minnesota. In 1968 he joined the faculty of Northwestern University, where he taught for four years.
As a boy Elliott was fascinated by the 32-volt generator used to electrify his grandfather's cabin at Sunshine Lake. As a result, he developed a life-long interest in wind-generated electricity, and in 1972 he moved to Oak Creek, Colo., where he created the world's first wind-powered radio station, KFMU, "The Sound of the Wind." Several years later he sold the station and moved to Denver to found Whirlwind Power Company, a manufacturer of wind turbines.
Elliott had a deep commitment to the Duluth community, and in 1982 he returned there, bringing his company with him. Subsequently he purchased and restored several historic buildings in downtown Duluth to house his business. He continued to operate alternative energy enterprises in Duluth until his retirement in 2012.
In 1986 Elliott married Anne Lewis, an attorney who practiced at Fryberger, Buchanan and subsequently became Associate General Counsel for Essentia Health.
Elliott was a man of many interests. For years he collected antique 32-volt appliances, and in recent years he restored an old farm in northwestern Wisconsin which, with his collection, he transformed into a functioning farm museum. He also collected and restored (with his dear friend William Piggott of Chicago) classic automobiles, and was active in Packard Automobile Classics, the Classic Car Club of America, and the Studebaker Drivers' Club. Elliott had an innate curiosity and creativity, a wicked sense of humor, and an infectious love of life. He loved the outdoors, his many treasured friends, and any opportunity for a new adventure. He loved his family, including his wife, Anne Lewis, his sister Patty DeLano (Richard) of Duluth, his brother Bob Bayly (Janette) of Portland, Oregon, and five nieces and nephews.
As Elliott would want, a party will be held in the spring for his friends and family at the Kitchi Gammi Club, where he was a long-time member.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Duluth Building for Women, Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, or any other organization supporting Elliott's passions, which included the advancement of women, the protection of children, and the elimination of discrimination and inequality.
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Barrett J.
Best wishes to Elliott and his family. He was such a kind person, as well as being brilliant, such an unusual combination. I was 16 when I moved to Oak Creek. It was a thrill to have Elliott and his wind powered radio station; to be on the cutting edge of community radio, and alternative energy, was a unique experience. I had no phone at my house (who did?!). When my mother wanted to reach me, she would call Elliott at the station, and he would put it out on the airwaves, that I was to call home! My mother is gone now, but she spoke of his kindness over the years, and she never even met him. Rest in peace beautiful spirit. I posted the obituary on my facebook page to notify people from Oak Creek. I have received lovely comments from other old Oak Creekers that remember him fondly. Barrett Jayne, Santa Rosa CASanta Rosa, CA 01/31/2012 7:17 PM
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