Scotty Moylan
Scotty Moylan | |
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Born | Francis Lester Moylan March 23, 1916 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | August 24, 2010 Tamuning, Guam | (aged 94)
Resting place | Diamond Head Memorial Park Honolulu, Hawaii |
Occupation(s) | businessman, patriarch |
Spouse | Yuk Lan Ho |
Children | 4, including Kurt |
Relatives | Kaleo Moylan (grandson) Douglas Moylan (grandson) |
Francis Lester "Scotty" Moylan (March 23, 1916 – August 24, 2010) was a Guamanian businessman and patriarch of the Moylan family, which includes his son, former Lieutenant Governor Kurt Moylan, his nephew, U.S. House delegate James Moylan, and his grandsons, former Lt. Governor Kaleo Moylan and Guam's first elected attorney general, Douglas Moylan.[1][2] He was the founder of Moylan Enterprises and became one of Guam's leading businessmen after moving to the island in 1946.[2] In addition to his many business ventures, Moylan opened the first A&W Restaurants franchise in Guam[1] and introduced the first Volkswagens to the island in the 1960s.[3]
Biography
Early life
Scotty Moylan was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 23, 1916.
Moylan started and owned several businesses in Hawaii during the war.[2] He met his future wife, Yuk Lan Ho, while stationed in Hawaii. The couple would have four children during their marriage – Kurt (married to Judith), Richard (married to Jane), Francis Jr.[1] (married to Debbie) and Lena (married to Charlie Alston). He is the grandfather of Kaleo Moylan a former Lt. Governor, Doug Moylan an attorney and lawyer, and Kamaka M. Alston a realtor.
Guam
Moylan was among a number of
Moylan opened Moylan Enterprises, a wholesale and retail store in downtown
Moylan expanded into a number of other business ventures throughout Guam. He founded Moylan's All American Insurance, Moylan's Bank and Trust Company, Moylan's Gun Store, and Moylan's Sporting Goods.[1] He first introduced Volkswagen vehicles to Guam in the 1960s[3] through Moylan Motors Company, which also sold Chrysler car.[2] Additionally, Moyland opened the A&W Restaurants franchise in Guam.[1]
Moylan founded the
Moylan's grandson,
Scotty Moylan died on August 24, 2010, at
References
- ^ Marianas Variety News & Views. Archived from the originalon July 14, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Thompson, Erin (August 26, 2010). "Tribute to a business visionary". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved September 6, 2010. [dead link]
- ^ a b "Businessman Scotty Moylan dies at 94". KUAM-TV. August 25, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ "Francis Lester Moylan obituary". Pacific Daily News. August 29, 2010. Retrieved September 7, 2010.
- ^ Marcheeseault, Jeff (August 31, 2010). "Guam Businessman Scotty Moylan Laid To Rest". Guam News Watch. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ Aguon, Mindy (August 31, 2010). "Memorial service held for Scotty Moylan". KUAM-TV. Retrieved September 6, 2010.