Gaylord Albright

January 9, 1940 – March 21, 2016

Gaylord ‘Duke’ Ervan Albright, 76, of Kailua-Kona,

passed away on March 21, 2016. Duke was born in

Hutchinson, Kansas to Ervan and Mayree Albright on

January 9, 1940. The family relocated to San Diego,

California two years later where they became very active

members of University Christian Church. He graduated

from Mission Bay High School in 1957 where he met his

wife of 55 years, Nancy Lynn Albright. He graduated from

Chapman University, earning bachelors and masters

degrees in education.

Duke worked as a High School Teacher and Counselor for San Diego City School

District for 40 years. He also had a general contracting business, Albright Enterprises,

where he remodeled and built many San Diego homes during the summer months.

He and Nancy retired to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, in 2003. Duke became a master koa wood

craftsman, creating unique custom pieces. He loved working in his woodshop, reading

novels on the beach, traveling with his beautiful wife, and spending time with his family.

He will be remembered for his witty sense of humor, generosity, and larger than life

presence.

He is survived by wife Nancy; son Aaron (Trina) Albright of Kihei, Maui; daughter

Kristen (Gregory) Hill of Huntington Beach, California; and three grandchildren, Joseph

Albright, Sara Hill and Alison Hill.

A celebration of Duke’s life will take place at Pauoa Beach this summer. Condolences

may be posted on WWW.BALLARDFAMILYMORTUARIES.COM. Services

provided by Ballard Family Mortuary-Kona.