Douglas M. Brooks, age 72, passed away early Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his residence in Leesburg, Florida. He was born in Selma, North Carolina and moved to the Leesburg area in October of 2013 from Orlando. He had a 32 year career in the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and finally retiring as a Meteorologist at the rank of Colonel. Doug proudly accepted the title of “family man”, spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was truly his favored pastime. He also loved to play golf every chance he got and traveled extensively with his family. For years he enjoyed building and flying and radio controlled planes. His career in the Air Force made him a world traveler and permitted him to live on every continent around the world with the exception of Antarctica where he only visited. He also visited every state in the union spending great amounts of time exploring Oregon and Washington State on family vacations. He is survived by his loving wife of 8 years Jacqueline; Daughters Barbara Brooks of Copperas, TX; Patricia (Jason) Bennett of Vancouver, WA; Step-sons – Isaac Hooper of Orlando; and Christopher Hooper of Spokane, WA; Brother – Daniel Brooks of Texas; Sister – Susan Brooks of Flagler Beach, FL; and 4 adored Grandchildren – Sarah, Grant, and Molly Crider and Ronan Bennett. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to: The Breast Cancer Crusade at www.AvonFoundation.org/donate.

Brooks, Michela, 59, passed away on May 28, 2005 in Orlando, FL. Mrs. Brooks was born July 19, 1945 in Farmingdale, NY. She is survived by her husband, Lt Col (Ret.) Doug Brooks of Orlando, FL; daughters and son-in-law, Barb Broutin of Copperas Cove, TX and Patricia and Brent Crider of Rhode Island; three grandchildren, Sarah, Grant and Molly Crider; brothers and sister-in-law, John and Rose Lane and Willie Lane. Mrs. Brooks was married in St. John Vianney Catholic Church 43 years ago and spent her life as an Air Force wife, traveling throughout Europe, South America and the Caribbean. She will be most remembered for her warm, caring nature and kindness toward all she knew. A gathering for family and friends was held Tuesday, May 31, 2005 from 9-9:30AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church and a Mass of Christian Burial followed at 9:30AM. Donations may be made to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at: www.avonwalkforbrestcancer.com

Lt. Colonel William Harm Johnson passed away in St. Louis MO on October 28, 2015, after an extended illness. He was born on May 9, 1936, to Richard and Elizabeth Conlin Johnson of Mt. Olive, Illinois. He attended elementary and high school in Mt. Olive where he graduated in 1954. During his early teen years he was an Eagle Scout, and during his high school years he was a member of the football, baseball and basketball teams. He was also a member of the choir and band, and was an accomplished trombone player. He attended the University of Illinois from August, 1954 until May, 1959, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. He was commissioned into the Air Force that August as a second Lieutenant and was assigned to St. Louis University where he became a meteorologist in 1960. He was assigned to Moses Lake, Washington that year followed by an assignment to the 21st Weather Squadron at Torrejon Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain, where he met and married his wife Marcella (Marcia) Daisy Evans in 1965. He and his family returned to the U.S. where he was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Texas, for a short period of time. Bill was then assigned to Phu Cat AB, Republic of Viet Nam, where he commanded the base weather unit. During his deployment his family moved from Lubbock to San Antonio, Texas, until he returned home. Soon after his return to the States he and his family were assigned to Germany where Bill was stationed at the 2nd Weather Wing, initially at Ramstein Air Base, and then to Wiesbaden Air Base for four years. He was transferred back to the US to Scott Air Force Base, St. Clair County, Illinois, where he and his family resided until 1976. He finished his military career at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia and retired from the Air Force on December 31, 1980. During his twenty year career in the Air Force, Bill earned the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Airforce Outstanding Unit Award, and Republic of Vietnam Operations & Scope Interpretation. He specialized in meteorology and manpower during most of his military career. After retiring from the Air Force he was involved in human resources and real estate in Washington, D.C. He and his wife, Marcia, moved to Georgetown, South Carolina, after retiring from civilian work. They lived in Georgetown with their dachshunds until her death in 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella (Marcia) Daisy Johnson, April 22, 2005; his daughter, Lois Elaine (Mandy) Johnson, November, 2013; and his sister, Mary Tina O’Neal, 1995. He is survived by two daughters Venecia Johnson (Newport Beach, California), and Franchesca Johnson Curdes, her husband, Jeff, and their children Rochelle and Zane Curdes (Hermosa Beach, California); a niece, Michele Saxman, (Brookfield, Illinois); a nephew Michael O’Neal (Bunker Hill, Illinois); several cousins, and many friends. He will be greatly missed.



Major Ted C. Jafferis USAF Retired, 94, of Overland Park, Kan., died December 2, 2015, at Bickford Assisted Living. He was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Madison, Wis., to Christ and Antonia Jafferis. Ted graduated from Madison Central High in 1939. He participated in orchestra, cheerleading and was the sports editor. After high school he enlisted on July 9, 1940. He met his beloved Rosie in Madison and they were married on June 29, 1946. After completing 22 years of a distinguished military career, which included pre-Pearl Harbor, WWII, Southwest Pacific Theater and within the continental United States, as a Weather Officer, he retired on Aug. 1, 1962. He continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in June, 1965. Ted began his second career as a meteorologist with the U.S. National Weather Service from 1964- 1983. He was involved with the Knights of Columbus, Reserve Officer Association, Military Order of World War II and Retired Officer's Association. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. During his retirement he continued to enjoy daily crossword puzzles, reading, wood- working, weather-watching, and skyping with family and friends and cheering on his Badgers. A strong, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Ted was devoted to his family which also included his many nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Martinelli, two brothers, Tom and Nick Jafferis and his grandson, Grant Gottschalk. He is survived by eight children, Jim (Marilyn) Jafferis, Cindy (Jim) Oskroba, Deb (Mike) Molumby, Teresa (Ray) Seeber, Pete (Joanna) Jafferis, Chris (Heidi) Jafferis, Mary (Karl) Barnett, Jeanne (Tom) Gottschalk; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 7. Long range forecast: sunny; as Ted and Rosie are reunited. OPA! Donations can be made in his name to University of Wisconsin Foundation, US Bank lockbox PO 78807, Milwaukee, WI 53278. Overland Park Chapel, 913-648-6224, www.overlandparkchapel.com




Donald “Rob” Robinson, 61, of Searcy, passed away November 22, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 11, 1954 at Bradford to the late Paul and Mabel Sturch Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a graduate of Bradford High School; a 22 year Veteran, serving six years in the Marine Corps, and sixteen years in the Air Force. He was also a member of Liberty Baptist Church at Walker. He was an Air Weather Association member. He married Carolyn Chapman Robinson June 17, 1980 at Searcy; she survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Vada Dixon (Wes) of Houston, Texas, and Jennifer Holland of Beebe; one son, Jeff Robinson of the Philippines; three granddaughters, Christina Norman ( James), Jessica Neal (Kyle) and Caitlyn Hanna; one grandson, Clayton Robinson (Tori); three great grandsons, Asher Neal, Tristian Neal, and Gavin Norman; two brothers, Lavon Robinson and Paul (Pete) Robinson; three sisters, Carolyn Reed, Francis Davis, and Cathy Smith; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 27 at Sullivan Funeral Care. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday with Bro. Jackie Maddox officiating. Cremation will follow services. In lieu of flowers, lasting memorials may be made to the Searcy Animal Shelter. http://www.sullivanfuneralcare.com/notices/Donald-Robinson#





Maryann McGinnis Waylett, 77, of Newport News, widow of Dan King Waylett, passed away December 1, 2015. She is survived by her daughters, Denise May and Michele Burgess, her son, Darin Waylett and her six grand-children and great-granddaughter. Mrs. Waylett was a long-time member of the St. George's Episcopal Church, a resident of Warwick Forest retirement community, and a dedicated volunteer in support of individuals that suffered brain injuries. A memorial service will be held at 12:30pm, Thursday, December 10, at Parklawn-Woods Funeral Home in Hampton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Injury Association of Virginia. Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/obituary.aspx?pid=176782048#sthash.EazG9bQh.dpuf

Robert W. Battermann, 72, of O’Fallon, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. Robert was born on October 7, 1943 in Tacoma, WA. Robert was a USAF Ret. Major, receiving a Purple Heart. He was a “Trekkie”, comic book fan, and enjoyed photography. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter H. & Erna A. Battermann, nee Heidecke; and grandson, Michael Logan Battermann. Robert is survived by his wife, Verna Battermann, nee Mann, of O’Fallon, IL; daughters, Denise (William) Battermann-Dickinson of Valdosta, GA, and LuAnn (T.J.) Kerlin of Valdosta, GA; and grandchildren, Braden Dickinson, Sierra Dickinson, Chase Kerlin, and Abigail Kerlin. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, www.npcf.us. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 1:30pm-2:00pm at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 625 Saint Nicholas Dr. O Fallon, IL. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 2:00pm at the church with Msgr. Bill Hitpas officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home and Cremation Services.



Elizabeth H. Pinder went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015 after an incredible life here on Earth. “Mary Elizabeth” was born on October 28, 1942 in Pensacola, Florida to Johnny and Florence Huddle. They soon moved to Key West, Florida when she was just 2 years old and began her amazing journey through life that was so incredibly accomplished. She was a Key West High School Conch where she was the 1st “Fire Baton” majorette and Home Coming Queen. Elizabeth attended Florida State University majoring in music where she became a very accomplished pianist. She later married Clark S. Pinder, who was commissioned into the US Air Force, in 1961. They had two children, Christopher Clark and Melissa Lynn. Elizabeth was an incredible officer’s wife where she was heavily involved in the Officer’s Wives Club that supported many activities on every base around the world. She was named “Who’s Who” of Young Women in America. Her involvement with returning POW’s and KIA soldiers of Vietnam pushed her into this prestigious award. She became very involved with playing tennis and it soon became her passion. Elizabeth was known for her incredible talent to encourage, teach, and uplift other individuals. She used that talent to be a head coach on all of the swim teams in each city in which they were stationed. She encouraged her kids to be the best at what they did and both children became successful at whatever they participated in. Her children went on to Florida State University to play baseball and become one of the famous Golden Girls. Elizabeth remained supporting the United States Air Force for 25 years around the world until they retired in 1989 and returned back to her roots in the Space Coast region of Florida. After her successful parenting stage, she decided at 56 yrs of age she would take her tennis talents and become a teaching professional. Elizabeth took her overly competitive and determined drive to Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and accomplished this incredible feat to start her career being USPTA and USPTR Certified. Elizabeth became heavily involved in the Space Coast tennis community where she became Director of Tennis at Rockledge Park Tennis Center. Her tennis career exploded both on the courts, across the country, and on her own courts teaching and encouraging others to get every ounce of ability out of them. About this time is when her life changed forever with the birth of her 1st grandchild, Clark S. Pinder II. There came 6 more grandchildren after this, with Chadwick, Chase, Avery, Gavin, Griffin, and Granger; these were her precious reason to live. Elizabeth has left her driven traits with each one of these successful children. She would trademark “Pinder Power” to encourage and drive each of her family members to be all they can be and never ever give up; this will be in our lives forever and the great traits of how to compete in life has been gratefully instilled in us all. Elizabeth would lose her husband in 2008 after a long battle with cancer and would fortunately meet Buddy Radamacher. These two would create an incredible relationship and work the next 10 years together running the Rockledge Park Tennis Center creating a bond that was inseparable. It was a “love at first sight” type of relationship and they often would be referred to as “High School Sweethearts” walking around with their “I love you more and more everyday” shout outs. They would go on to make Rockledge Park a huge success and become a highly respected ambassador in the local tennis community. Their love for each other was never in doubt and their happiness was overwhelming which made the last 10yrs of her life full! She is survived by her partner Buddy Radamacher, her son Chris and his wife, Beth Pinder; her daughter, Melissa and her husband, Garrett Lamp; as well as her grandchildren, Clark, Chad, Chase, Avery, Gavin, Griffin, and Granger. Elizabeth wished for anyone honoring her to please send donations to the Central Brevard Humane Society for her love of animals was very endearing. A private burial service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2015 followed by an open memorial service that will be held at Faith Fellowship Church in Melbourne starting at 2pm. We encourage all that were in her life to please come and share in the Celebration of Elizabeth’s Life. Elizabeth will be missed dearly, but her 72 years of life with us has left us with so much love, determination, grace and dignity to live our lives to the fullest in her honor.


Col. Charles K. Anderson 95 of Melbourne died on October 16, 2015. Col. Anderson was born in Rochester, Minnesota on February 2, 1920, but grew up in the town of Baraboo, Wisconsin, graduating from Baraboo High School in 1937. From there he attended the University of Wisconsin where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Commerce in 1941. He worked as an accountant for General Electric in Schenectady, New York until joining the Army Air Corps in 1943. He became a navigator on bombers in the 459th Bomb Group, flying missions out of Italy.

After the war, he returned to GE, but shortly returned to the Air Force for training as a meteorologist at MIT. He flew as the weather officer on hurricane hunter airplanes flying out of Bermuda and Miami. While stationed in Bermuda, he met Pearl Tracy of New York Mills, New York and they were married in 1950. He returned to MIT where he earned a Master of Science degree in meteorology in 1953. After tours of duty in Tokyo, Japan, the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, Alabama, weather work in Andrews AFB, Maryland and Hanscom Field, Massachusetts; he attended the University of Colorado where he earned a PhD in Astrogeophysics in 1965. His dissertation involved writing some of the earliest computer models of the solar wind. He then headed the Air Force's first Solar Forecast Center at ENT AFB in Colorado Springs (which shortly moved into NORAD's Cheyenne Mountain Complex), setting up a network of observatories around the world in order to maintain round-the-clock surveillance of the sun, the solar wind and space environment around the Earth. In 1968 he transferred to Alexandria, Virginia to run the Ionospheric Division of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). When AFTAC moved to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, in 1972 Col. Anderson followed but then retired in Satellite Beach in 1973.

Among his service decoration are the Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Legion of Merit.

He is survived by three sons, Stephen, Grady and Dewey, one daughter, Donna, four grandchildren, Thor, Sigrid, Cory and Kelley, and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Spenser.

There will be a graveside service held at 10am on Tuesday, October 20 at Florida Memorial Gardens.



Lewis James Neyland left us on his final solo flight on Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

Lew was born on May 6, 1921 in Great Falls, Montana, and on grew up on a homestead north of Great Falls, farming wheat, until he joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. Lew married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Manley, in May of 1945, and celebrated 46 years together until her passing in 1991.
Lew was a consummate life-long aviator and lived a full and rewarding life of service to country and family. Lew was one of the first weathermen to graduate from UCLA during WW II, and spent a highly decorated 31-year Air Force career in Air Weather Service advancing the prediction and use of weather information to enable worldwide military operations. As an Air Force pilot, Lew flew dozens of types of aircraft during his career, including his favorite P-51 Mustangs, as well as P-38s, P-47s, B-25s, C-47s, C-54s, T-33s and T-39s. Lew’s illustrious career as a pilot and meteorologist spanned continents, including assignments in Germany, Turkey, Iceland, Canada and Vietnam, as well as many locations across the US, culminating in Command of the 4th Weather Wing in Colorado Springs.
Lew retired from the Air Force in 1973, settling in Colorado Springs, and went on to become a national aviation record holder flying Schweitzer I-26 sailplanes. He continued his dedication to aviation and remained an FAA Certified Flight Instructor until his 90’s. Lew was the President of High Flight Soaring Club, at the Meadow Lake Airport, for more than a decade, introducing whole new generations to the thrill of soaring. In his spare time after retirement from the Air Force, Lew built houses in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Lew is survived by his brother Keith, his four children: Michael in Springfield, Virginia; Robert in Breckenridge, Colorado; David in Melbourne, Florida; and Kathleen (Neyland) Gustad in Loveland, Colorado; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel.


Colonel Jacob P. (Jake) Accola was born August 31 1916, the second son of Lawrence and Leila Accola, farmers in the Kickapoo Valley near Steuben, WI. A year before Jake was born his father contracted tuberculosis. At that time the only satisfactory treatment was retirement to a warm, dry climate. Thus it was that in October 1917 the family came to Colorado. The family had a distant relative in Cedaredge, located at the base of the Grand Mesa, the largest flat topped mountain in the world. The climate was ideal. Lawrence seemed to recover, but as it was then with so many tubercular patients, he went back to work prematurely. In the summer of 1922 he suffered a relapse and passed away in November.
Lawrence had exacted a promise from the family that it would remain in Cedaredge for a year after his death. When the time came to return to Wisconsin, Jake’s mother, brother Robert and he could not leave Cedaredge. It remained home to each as long as each lived. Jake graduated from Cedaredge High School in 1933, perhaps the low point of the Great Depression. He had a “must use or lose” scholarship to a state institution. His mother was insistent the scholarship not be forfeited. Only the expenses at Western State College were within the family means. So it was there that he received his college education. He was always extremely grateful to Western for the opportunities it opened to him. He graduated in 1937 and was very fortunate to secure a job at teaching and assistant coach in football and basketball at La Junta. La Junta was a bustling terminal on the Santa Fe railroad. The traveling public was not yet comfortable with air travel. It was the decade of the diesel streamliner. The La Junta community was a dream world to Jake. A high school of 500 students. Handsome athletic boys and pretty vivacious girls. Only the threat of the WWII draft induced him to leave La Junta. In March of 1941 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and graduated from Mather Field navigation school in November. He was assigned to the 19th bomb wing flying the B-17 heavy bomber, many of the wing’s B-17’s already in the Philippines with General MacArthur. He was at Hamilton Field, California, scheduled to leave with a B-17 crew when the Pearl Harbor disaster occurred. Because the Honolulu-Hickam air route could be used, he was reassigned to the 77th squadron of the 28th composite group. The 77th flew the Martin B-26 medium bomber and was on its way to Alaska and the Aleutians in January 1942.
In April 1943 Jake was assigned to a B-25 training wing at Columbia, South Carolina. There he met and soon married Mary Kathryn Derrick in August 1946. Three children were born to the union: Thomas in July 1947 and twins John and Robin in June 1950. The family enjoyed tours in Hawaii, England, Nebraska, and Illinois. Jake retired in April 1971, choosing to locate with Mary in Colorado Springs because of the US Air Force Academy and its excellent medical and athletic facilities. Cedaredge is perhaps more distant from an active military base than any community in the US. Thus the seeming inconsistence of their retirement to the Springs rather than Cedaredge.
The family still lives in their home, Saling West, purchased upon Jake’s retirement. Early on Jake was active in community affairs such as the homeowners’ association, of which he was a member and one time president. He was also active in Republican Party affairs. Always a strong supporter of Western State College, Jake was an early member and one time president of the Western State College foundation. He was deeply committed to Western State and Air Force Academy athletics, having been the first athlete to be awarded a life time pass to Western Athletic Conference sporting events. Jake was a charter member of the Air Force Academy Athletic Association.
Surviving are son, Tom, a resident of West Melbourne, FL and daughter, Robin, of Chicago. Son John a well-known reporter for the Rocky Mount News, was lost in June, 2006 after a sudden heart attack. John’s wife Marlene and son Jacob reside in Sedalia, CO; his stepdaughter Andrea is a resident of Denver; stepson Bryan resides in Salida, CO. Tom’s son, TJ, lives in Castle Rock and his son Paul is a student at UCCS. Robin’s twin daughters, Mary and Elizabeth, survive in Chicago and Indianapolis. No local services are planned. Interment will be in the family plot in Cedaredge Cemetery.
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Air Force Weather readers will remember Jake excelling as 28WS Commander in the UK (66-67) and then joining the HQ AWS staff at Scott AFB IL on the AWS Personnel and Aerospace Sciences staffs before retiring in April 1971. Jake was a charter member of the Air Weather Association joining at the 50th anniversary of the AWS. He and Mary enjoyed the camaraderie of the AWA and attended many reunions.






Arrance, Edwin S. Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) Sep 25, 1947 - Sep 29, 2015 Passed away surrounded by family after fighting an aggressive metastatic cancer for several months. Joined the Air Force in 1970 and served for over 31 years in the Global Weather Group. He is survived by his wife of over 36 years, Sandra (Phillips) Arrance; sons, Harold and Thomas.
FUNERAL SERVICES 2pm Friday, Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Bellevue.
VISITATION at mortuary Thursday 1-8pm with family receiving friends from 6-8pm. Memorials suggested to Thanksgiving Lutheran Church, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, or University of Nebraska Foundation for cancer research.
KAHLER DOLCE MORTUARY 441 N. Washington St. Papillion, NE 402-339-3232
Guest book at: www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com






Col. Roland E. Barth, ret. United States Air Force, 77, passed away peacefully September 21, 2015 at Creighton Medical Center, Omaha, NE after a brief illness. A devoted husband, father, brother and friend, Barth proudly served his country for 30 years and, along with his wife and children, enjoyed tours of duty in five U.S. states and Europe. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Barth was awarded the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit award. Other military decorations include two Defense Meritorious Service Medals and the Air Force Commendation Medal. In 2009, Barth was inducted into the New Jersey Institute of Technology Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in soccer and fencing. A four-year starter on the soccer team, he helped the school earn its first-ever berth in the 1959 NAIA national tournament. Following his senior season, he garnered second-team All-American honors and was invited to try out for the Pan-American Games U.S. national team. Barth was also a three-year standout in fencing, and led his team's epee team to a first-place finish in its conference tournament while winning a silver medal individually. He earned a bachelor of science degree from NJIT and later added a master of science degree in Meteorology from the University of Utah. After retiring from the Air Force, Barth turned his passion toward traveling, nature and the study of genealogy. An avid photographer, he co-authored and took hundreds of photographs for two published books: "Field Guide to Wildflowers - Fontenelle Forest & Neale Woods Nature Centers" and "Trees, Shrubs, Woody Vines, Grasses and Rushes - Fontenelle Forest and Neale Woods Nature Centers." His passion for traveling took him and his wife, Ingrid, around the globe. Most recently he traveled to Brazil for the soccer World Cup and to Cuba. Barth is survived by Ingrid, his wife of 53 years; his son, Peter (Tina) and his daughter, Heidi Curtis (Kevin); grandchildren, Marley, Aaron, Maxwell, Nicole and Delaney; siblings, Dr. Karl Barth, Luise Steuer and Nina Delaune; niece Annina and nephew Eric. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil Barth, and his mother, Anna Marie Barth. In lieu of a local service, Barth's remains will be flown to Arlington National Cemetery for inurnment. It is requested that any memorial donations in Barth's name go to Fontenelle Forest or Lauritzen Gardens.
BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler 2202 Hancock St, Bellevue 402-291-5000 www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com

Col. Joseph Marston Bird (USAF, Ret.), 88, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007 at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. A native of Maplewood, N.J., he had been a resident of Potomac, Md. for 23 years before retiring to Williamsburg. After a career in the United States Air Force that spanned over 30 years, and obtaining the rank of Colonel, he retired in 1972. During his career he was awarded several commendations including the Legion of Merit Award, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. He was a graduate of Dartmouth College, Georgetown University, M.I.T., and the Air War College. Joe was a member of St. Frances Episcopal Church in Potomac, Md. for 23 years and served as treasurer for 13 of those years. Surviving members of his family include his wife, Roberta B. Bird; sons, Taylor Jones, Joseph M. Bird Jr., and Stephen W. Bird; daughter, Debra E. McDonald; grandchildren, Heather M. Bird, Jesse S. Bird, Michaela A. Bird, and Victoria B. McDonald; and brother, Robert E. Bird. A service of remembrance will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Patriots Colony. Burial will be 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Joseph M. Bird; 1940 Dartmouth College Memorial Fund Scholarship, Gift Recording Office, 6066 Development Office, Hanover, NH 03755. Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenfh.com.

Marjorie L. Wylie Hanes, 82, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013, at home in Benbrook TX. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park of Fort Worth. Marjorie was born on Feb. 10, 1931, in McDonald, Ohio, to her parents, George Wylie and Julie Osgood Wylie. She was the second of three children. She attended Boardman High School and graduated in 1949. She married Lawrence Hanes in Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 1, 1953 while serving in the USAF Air Weather Service. She was a resident of Benbrook TX for 42 years. Marjorie was a member of the American Legion Post 655, VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 5617, the Air Weather Association and "The Wednesday Wild Bunch." She enjoyed spending time and laughter with her family, those near and far. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Julia Wylie; her husband, Lawrence Hanes; and beloved companion, Donald Lavender. Survivors: Loving children, Cindy Quillen, and Patty Hussong and husband, Kenneth; grandchildren, Kenna Hussong and Brendon Hussong; brother, Leon Wylie and wife, Nancy; sister, Deanna Balsinger and husband, Dave. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?pid=165685123#sthash.94WIcnGy.dpuf

Joseph Boris of Joliet IL died on July 16, 2015 at age 83, Korean War Air Force Veteran; beloved husband of the late Stella nee Carrig. Loving father of Catherine (Thomas) Huber, Joseph (Mary) Boris, Barbara (Thomas) Mendralla and Patrick (Peggy) Boris. Cherished grandfather of Eric and Adam Huber, Christian and Abigail Boris, Luke and William Mendralla, Nicholas and Nathan Boris. Dear brother of Stephanie Ferguson and the late Stanley and Michael Boris. Special friend of Gary Knapp. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
During his AF career, Joe served a tour at AFGWC at Offutt AFB where he met his wife Stella who was also in the AF. Joe was also a retired production scheduler for General Motors (Fischer Body Plant) with 30 years service. He was a long-term member of the Air Weather Association. Funeral was July 20, 2015, at 9:15 a.m., from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen to Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Joliet. See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theherald-news/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=175306551#sthash.SWtoK4qK.dpuf



Jerry P. Faulkenberry, MSgt USAF (Ret.), 79 of North Charleston, SC,died Sunday, July 5, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 7, 1936, near Kershaw, SC, Jerry was a graduate of Kershaw High School and Eastern Illinois University. He entered the US Air Force in 1954, serving in Iceland, Germany, and South Vietnam. His awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, and Air Force Commendation medals. Jerry spent several years as an instructor in the basic weather observer and Chief Observer courses at Chanute in the 60's and early 70's. At his retirement in 1980, he was serving as First Sergeant of the 437th Civil Engineering Squadron at Charleston Air Force Base, SC. Following his military service, he worked with Jefferson Pilot Insurance, and later ran a small, private, transport business. He was a founding board member of Make-A- Wish Foundation in Charleston, and served as Vice President.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Carolyn; their daughter, Sandra Ericksen (Phillip); and a grandson, Jacob Ericksen. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association , 174 East Bay Street, # 300, Charleston, S.C. 29401. The family will receive friends and visitors, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 210 East Hilton Street, Kershaw, S.C. 29067, 803-475-3771.
Funeral services for Mr. Faulkenberry will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Baker Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held in the Kershaw City Cemetery. Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw is in charge of arrangements.www.bakerfunerals.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?page=lifestor y&pid=175233556#sthash.NQ4hs1or.dpuf


Paul F. Twitchell, Col USAF (Ret.) of Wellesley Hills, MA, died July 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Eunice A. (O'Brien) Twitchell for 59 years. Devoted father of Sister Katherine Theresa Twitchell, O.Carm of South Boston, Nancy Ellen Murphy and her husband Brian of North Andover, Paul F. Twitchell, Jr. of Milton, Kevin G. Twitchell and his wife Carolyn of Glen Ridge, NJ. Grandfather of Caitlin, Connor, Kyle, Ryan, Grace and Evan. Brother of the late Thomas Twitchell, Sister Elaine Twitchell, S.N.D. and John and Lois Twitchell. Paul was a retired Research Scientist and former Air Force Colonel and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a charter member of the Air Weather Association. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rte. 16), WELLESLEY, Friday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Paul Church, Wellesley, at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8. Interment Mass.. National Cemetery, Bourne, Friday at 12:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Paul's memory to the charity of your choice . For directions & guestbook _www.gfdoherty.com_ (http://www.gfdoherty.com) - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?page=lifes tory&pid=175240196#sthash.v4 ST3scZ.dpuf

Constance A. Ditto, 80, of Amarillo died Monday, June 22, 2015. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4100 S. Coulter St., with the Rev. John Valdez as celebrant. Arrangements are by Schooler Funeral Home, 4100 S. Georgia St. Constance was born Jan. 10, 1935, in Philadelphia to Catherine and Edwin J. Bonner Sr. She graduated from John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School in 1952. She enlisted in the Air Force in 1953 and was stationed in Omaha, Neb., where she met and married her husband, William D. Ditto, on July 28, 1956.  Both joined the Air Weather Association.  After separating from the Air Force, they moved to Amarillo, where Constance graduated from West Texas State University with a master’s degree in elementary education. Constance was a teacher in Amarillo Independent School District, was an editor at the Amarillo Globe-News, held several positions within Potter County and retired in 2001. She was an active member in League of Women Voters of Texas. Survivors include her husband; her daughters, Nancy Ann Ditto of Edmond, Okla., and Patricia M. Ditto of Dallas; her grandchildren, Jonathan Gage and Jason Gage, both of Oklahoma City, and John Edward Gage, Rachel Hartman Perry and Mark Hartman, all of Dallas; her brothers, Edwin J. Bonner of Tampa, Fla., John F. Bonner of Gibsonia, Pa., and Thomas J. Bonner of New York City; her sister, Mary A. Craig of Whitehall, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Lynn R. Ditto and wife Deborah of Amarillo; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Saint Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 300, Chamberlain, SD 57325.
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Colonel Frederick Bertram Walters., age 92 passed away on April 30, 2015. He was born on September 25, 1922 in New York City, New York to George Bertram and Delatine Walters. He graduated from Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, New York in June 1940. He was drafted into the Army Air Corps during World War II in December 1943. Col Walters served for over 36 years, including service during three conflicts, World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam. He rose to the rank of MSGT during and after WWII and was a company 1st SGT when he was commissioned a 2nd LT in the Army Air Corps in April 1947. He then went on to achieve the rank of Colonel by October 1973. He retired from the US Air Force in May 1980. During this long and highly successful military career, Col Walters served in Germany, Japan and many Air Force Bases throughout the United States. He was a Personnel Officer throughout his career, starting with the Air Weather Service at Scott AFB, Ill and finishing at the Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, San Antonio, Texas where he was the Director of Personnel Management. He earned over 30 awards during his long career, including the Distinguished Service Medal, and three Legions of Merit.
Upon his retirement, he joined the Principal Financial Group, where he worked until he was over 90 years old. While at Principal, he earned the LUTCF Designation: Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow,
achieved Principal Financial Group Club Status 6 times (an honor to those who are top producers for the company) and was a Registered Representative with the Princor.
Col. Walters joined the Board of Directors of Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union in 1987 and was elected Vice Chairman in 1993 and Chairman in 2005. He retired as the Chairman in August 2010 and then served as the Chairman Emeritus until he passed away. During his tenure on the Board, the National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) selected him "Volunteer of the Year" twice, in 1999 and 2010. These awards were indicative of the dedication and effort he has put forth for the Credit Union Movement. During his tenure on the Board, the credit union experienced continued growth and success. When he joined the Board, in 1987, there were only six branches in the greater San Antonio area with a total membership of less than 100,000 and assets of $270 million. Today the credit union has 52 branches throughout Texas and over $6 billion in assets.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Josephine (Jo) May Raynor Walters; brother Douglas Monroe Wellington Walters and granddaughter, Staci Marie Fothergill . He is survived by his son, Col. (Ret.) Doug Walters, his wife Georgie; daughters, Gail Walters Vaughan, her husband Lloyd and Jacqueline Walters; grandchildren, Jennifer Ring, her husband Kevin, Suzanne Buchanan, her husband William, Jeffrey Walters, his wife Jenney, Andrew Fothergill, Cory Gosline, his wife Ashley, Kristin Gosline and Heather Gosline; and ten great-grandchildren.
The family extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers at the Army Residence Community for their love and care of Col. Walters over the last three years, and to the equally professional staff with Heart to Heart Hospice.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. at the Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Rd. Universal City, Tx. The funeral will be held at 8:30 AM, Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the First Baptist Church, 1401 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, Tx. Burial will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Enduring Love Foundation, First Baptist Church of U.C. 1401 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148.

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Retired Air Force Colonel Morris H. "Riley" Newhouse passed away from natural causes at his home in Spring, Texas Friday afternoon, April 10th. He was surrounded by family members. He was 94 years old. Morris Harold Newhouse was born November 1, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Edward Newhouse and Rose (nee Wolfson). He was the youngest of four boys. He was a 1938 graduate of Columbus East High School where he was quarterback of the football team and a varsity wrestler. He enrolled at the Ohio State University where he was a member of the swimming team. Immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor he enlisted in the United States Army and applied for the Aviation Cadet Program. He was stationed in Panama and Ecuador as an enlisted Weather Observer before being accepted into Aviation Cadet and certified as a Navigator/Bombardier and commissioned a second lieutenant in the then Army Air Corps. He flew more than 30 combat missions over Japan with the 497th Bomb Wing from the Marianas Islands aboard the B-29 called "Thumper". He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with valor and the Air Medal with oak leaf clusters. Following his service in the Pacific Theatre in WWII, he returned and completed his BS degree at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He was assigned as a meteorologist, and began a 34 year military career that took him literally around the world. "Riley" Newhouse married Joanne (nee Hall) on August 28, 1943 in Monroe, Louisiana. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2006. Riley and Joanne had five sons who survive them…Michael of South Sioux City, Nebraska and wife Barbara of Alexandria, Virginia and sons Eric, Peter, and Paul…James and Maria of Spring, Texas and daughter Dani Garland (John Paul) and daughters Castle and Violet…Robert and Susan of Naperville, Illinois, sons Travis and Roman, daughter Audrey and her daughter Eisley…Thomas of Eureka, California and daughters Natalie, Valerie, and Jennifer…Jonathan of San Marcos, Texas and daughter Julia and son, Tony. Colonel Newhouse served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam…surviving the Tet Offensive at Tan Son Nhut in 1968. He received his Master of Science degree in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1957. He was a graduate of the Squadron Officer Course, the USAF Command and Staff College, and the Air War College. He was awarded the Legion of Merit and the USAF Outstanding Unit Award among his many decorations. Upon his retirement as a full Colonel in 1975 he was the DCS/OPS of the Air Weather Service at command headquarters at Scott AFB, Illinois. Colonel Newhouse will be interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.


Walls, John 84 Sept. 30, 1930 Mar. 28, 2015 Dr. John "Barney" Walls passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Barney married his fellow Butler University marching band member, Alice C. McCelland, in 1951. Upon graduation, John was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force. Bar- ney served his country for 20 years as a meteorologist in the Air Force and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He was awarded the bronze star for his service supporting the Vietnam conflict while stationed in Thailand. Barney and Alice lived in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, England, Virginia and Nebraska. They traveled to all 50 states and most of Europe. Upon retiring from the Air Force, Barney completed his Ph.D. in Education from the University of Nebraska. He and Alice then moved to Oregon where he became "Dr. John," the chief meteorologist for KOIN TV in Portland from 1974 to 1986. Barney was a true punster and claimed that he became a weatherman in Portland because weather was easy to predict there. He explained that it only rains twice a year in Portland, "the first time for six months and the second time for six months." Barney and Alice were active in their church always cooking, teaching and singing. Barney was an avid and talented painter. Upon retirement from TV life, Barney continue to do what he enjoyed, singing in the church choir, painting pictures, teaching classes and making people laugh. Barney was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; and brother, Bill. Barney is survived by his second wife, Barbara Just; sons, Keith (Eileen), Kevin (Nancy) and Kurt (Patty); daughter, Laura (Dianna); grandchildren, Brigitte, Tony, Andrew and Frances; and great-grandson, Kaiden.

Published in The Oregonian from Apr. 3 to Apr. 5, 2015

Harold W. Greenlee CMSgt USAF (Ret.) was born in Corydon, IA, to Charlie Carl and Leatha Grace Beam Greenlee on July 16, 1930. He died in Allerton, Iowa at his home on January 6, 2014. Hal had an interesting and diverse life. After graduating from Allerton High School in 1948, he worked for the John Deere Company in Davenport, IA. In 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1984 as a Chief Master Sergeant. His career as an Air Force meteorologist spanned the globe with assignments in England, Greenland, the Philippines, Panama Canal and all over the USA. He worked at the National Security Agency (NSA) headquarters in the DC area, using his meteorology background as an intelligence analyst. One of his favorite assignments was in Nevada at the infamous Area 51. He always joked that he never saw any little green men while he worked up there! He finished his military career in the Geophysics Lab at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA, doing high altitude balloon launches, checking for ozone radiation levels at 200,000 feet. Hal married Pat Tobin in 1953, and Rickie Lee and Joseph Dean were born to them. In 1976, Hal married Jackie Cook, and he gained two more children - Darrell and Cheryl Cook. He and Jackie came back to Allerton in 1980 and began a very fulfilling life in Wayne County. Hal joined the Allerton Presbyterian Church in 1981, serving through the years as Elder, Deacon, Trustee and leading the team for the Men's Breakfast. That same year, he became involved with the fledging Allertonworld Booster Club, presiding over it most of the time. He enjoyed all the community activities and acted in 15 of the 31 plays produced, many times taking leading roles. He and Ron Mastin were known as the "Carpenters Extraordinaire," building play sets from the ground up. Hal became the "Candy Man" in 1982, developing a business installing candy machines throughout the county. For many years, he delivered Corydon's mail by foot, over a 16-mile route. He loved people and sometimes their dogs. He used to say that he gave the growling, vicious ones treats…before they look off his leg. For 20 years, he served on the Wayne County Historical Museum board, including 13 of those as president. He was its current president at his death. Hal was currently the Wayne County Veteran's Affairs Director, a job he held for many years and thoroughly enjoyed. He gained great pleasure in helping others. He will be sorely missed.  He was also a lifetime member of the Air Weather Association and the ROWF. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Leatha. Surviving him is: his wife, Jackie; children: Rick and Lisa, Lusby, MD; Joe and Joanne, Middle River, MD; Darrell and Anne Winslow Cook, Corydon, IA; and Cheryl and Shaw Joyner, Forest Bend, TN. Grandchildren: Kim and Jeff Hemmig; Ashley Greenlee; ChelseaGreenlee and Logan Miller; Michael Greenlee; Jennifer Greenlee and Corey Long; Emily and Ty McNeely; Adam Joyner; Taylor Cook; and Mason Cook. Great-grandchildren: Zack and Zoe Hemmig; Xander Jones; and Blayre Long. Also surviving is his sister GeraldineGreenlee, as well as many cousins, extended family, and loving friends.
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