Delbert Edwin Montoure was diagnosed with mesothelioma seven years ago. He died of complications from the asbestos-related cancer on August 8, 2009. Montoure served with the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. His military decorations included the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.After World War II, Montoure found work as an apprentice with the Sheet Metal Workers Union. He later started Empire Sheet Metal, a successful heating and cooling business in Santa Rosa, California. Baron & Budd attorneys reported the risk of asbestos exposure from HVAC equipment.
Montoure retired at age 50 to travel with his wife, who died in January 2000. When he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, he moved in with his sister-in-law who served as his caregiver for the rest of his life.
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