Cloid James "Jim" Sowell
- Cloid James “Jim” Sowell, 83, passed away March 14,
 2011
at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. He was born
August 22, 1927 in Ringling, Oklahoma to Cloid and Johnnie (Chapman)
Sowell. He was raised in Oklahoma, attended public schools and joined
the U.S. Merchant Marine in 1943 at the age of 16. He served in the
Pacific Theater aboard a gasoline tanker ship, and later enlisted in
the US Air Force. His training specialty in the Air Force was as a
weather observation technician (meteorologist), and he was
instrumental in predicting weather conditions during the Berlin
airlift from 1946-49. He married Christine McLuckie June 17, 1947 and
his military career led them to numerous duty stations in Germany,
England, Tinker Field Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK and Alaska.
He retired from the Air Force January 31, 1966 as a Tech Sergeant and
began a career in meteorology with the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration in Suitland, MD. He served in 6th Weather
squadron (Mobile) from 1951 to 1953 and was a member of 6WSAA. He and
Christine lived in Washington, D.C., Suitland and District Heights, MD
prior to her death on January 9, 1979. Jim was later married to Jean
Cameron from 1986 until her death in 2007. Since 2004 he had resided
at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home where he was active as co-chairman
of the residence committee. In his leisure time Jim enjoyed computers,
bird feeding and being an expert weatherman. He had been a member of
the Boy Scouts, the Masonic Lodge and the Kiwanis Club. Preceded in
death by his wives Christine and Jean, Jim is survived by four
children: Allison D. Mooney and her husband Fran of Dunkirk, MD, James
J. Sowell of Laurel, MD, H. Lee Sowell and his wife Barbara of
Chesapeake Beach, MD and Christina Janet Sowell of Dowell, MD. He is
also survived by eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
stepchildren Bonnie Barry and her husband Billy of Deale, MD and Steve
Cameron of Prince Frederick, MD, and by two step-grandchildren. A
memorial service and celebration of Jim’s life was held at 11:00 AM on
Saturday March 19, 2011 at Dunkirk Baptist Church.
Tunis D. Morrow
- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tunis D. Morrow, 87, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.,
 passed
away Saturday, May 7, 2011. Tunis was born on Oct. 6, 1923, in Hammon,
Okla. He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Hazel Rose Morrow;
two sons, Blair Morrow and wife, Brenda, and Brad Morrow and wife,
Catherine; granddaughters, Lauren and Morgan Morrow; and grandsons,
Ryan and Nathaniel Morrow. He is also survived by his sister, Sue
Finley. Tunis proudly served his country for 25 years in the U.S. Air
Force, and was a member of the Order of Daedalians, Seagull Flight No.
161. He served in 6th Weather squadron (Mobile) from 1952 to 1956 and
was a member of 6WSAA. He was laid to rest with military honors at
Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla., at 1:15 p.m. Monday, May
16. The family is being served by McLaughlin Funeral Home, Fort Walton
Beach.
Kenneth
"Ken" R. Zinke
-
81 of Wisconsin Dells, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at the
 Living
Center in Wisconsin Dells. Ken was born on April 24, 1929 in
Wisconsin Dells, the son of Fred and Emma Nelson Zinke. On Nov. 25,
1951 he married Jeannine Lambkin of La Crosse. As a young man, he
helped his father in Zinke's City Market until he left home to join
the Merchant Marines, eventually sailing to West Africa, Trinidad
and South America. A year later, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.
He retired after 20 years, obtaining the rank of Senior Master
Sergeant. He was assigned to the Berlin Air Lift in Germany, the Dew
Line - early warning radar system - at Barter Island north of
Alaska. He served in 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) in 1951 and from
1960 to 1962, and was a member of 6WSAA. At Point Barrow,
Alaska, he fired weather rockets and participated in nuclear bomb
testing at Johnson Island, firing the Thor missile. Ken installed a
series of radar stations across the Pacific Ocean as part of the
moon watch. The radar stations surveyed the islands exact positions
so the Gemini and Apollo space capsules would land in the water. He
helped setup the Air Force's first weather tracking satellite
system. Ken was in charge of, and taught at, the weather electronic
school at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois. After retiring from
the Air Force in 1967, he bought out his father's half of the
grocery store and became a partner with his brother, Gordon. Ken and
Gordon operated two stores in Beloit, one in Friendship, and one in
Wisconsin Dells. Ken was also a partner in the River Inn of
Wisconsin Dells with Bob Koch and owned a grocery store in Merrill.
In 1994 he sold Zinke's Shop Rite in Wisconsin Dells to his son,
Dan, making him the third generation to own it. Ken was a master
craftsman in woodworking and electronics. He filled up his
retirement keeping Zinke's Village Market in good working order and
in helping his daughter renovate a farmhouse and filling it with his
handcrafted furniture. He always had the time when someone needed a
hand, either a family member or a friend. Ken was most content in
his basement workshop working on a project. Ken is survived by his
wife, Jeannine, a daughter, Debra (Robert) Weitzel, a son, Daniel (Charla)
Zinke, grandsons, Chad Zinke and Derrick (Renee) Partlow and their
two daughters Ariana and Sade, a brother, Donald, and sister,
Carolyn Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Gordon. The Picha Funeral Home assisted the family. Funeral
services were Monday, Aug. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran
Church in Wisconsin Dells with the Rev. Craig Wolfgram officiating.
Burial was at Newport Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was at
Bethany Lutheran Church on Monday from 9 A.m. until the time of
service at 11:30 a.m. Military rites were provided by the Harold B.
Larkin American Legion Post 187, Wisconsin Dells.
Dennis M.
"Digger" Crowder
- MSgt. Ret. Dennis M. Crowder (Digger), 86, passed away April 10, 2010
in Columbus, OH. He formerly lived in Midwest City and retired from 6th
Weather Sqdn. Tinker AFB in 1964. He moved to Ohio in 1967. He was a
member of the Masonic Order and a Shriner. Dennis is survived by wife,
Frances and children, Jeanine Edwards of Columbus, Rex Edwards of
Michigan, Jim Crowder of St. Louis, MO, Susan Bishop-Grieves of Edmond &
Robert Crowder of Midwest City. Also survived by former wife, Arabelle
Crowder of Midwest City. Memorial services were in Huron, OH, April 16,
2010.
Lynn R. Rathbun,
66, of Alda, died Saturday, March 13, 2010,
at Lakeview Golden Living
 Center
surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be 3 P.M. Wednesday at the
Alda Community Center. The Alda/Wood River VFW Post 4677 will conduct the
service. A celebration of life and dinner with conversation will be held
following the service from 3:30-5:30 P.M. Burial of Ashes will be at a
later date in Waterville, IA. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the
family. Mr. Rathbun was born on January 6, 1944 at Waterville, IA the son
of Lawrence and Hilma (Moe) Rathbun. Those left to cherish his memory are
his wife of 20 years, Angela; son and daughter-in-law, Clayton and Sandra
Rathbun of Cordova, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Rena and Michael Cylburn
of Morrison, OK; brothers and sister-in-laws, Lee and Noboko Rathbun of
Minden, NV, Kirt and Diane Rathbun of Waterville, IA, Eric and Angi
Rathbun of Nasella, GA, and Jim Rathbun of Waterville, IA; sister and
brother-in-law, Laural and Gene Leirn of Waterville, IA. Other survivors
include four grandchildren, Adam and Robert Cylburn, and Stella and Emily
Rathbun. He was welcomed into heaven by his parents, two brothers, and one
sister. Lynn grew up in Waterville, IA receiving his education from
Waterville School, graduating in 1961 from Allamakee Community School. He
entered the United States Air Force in 1961. He served eight years and
was a member of the 6th Weather Squadron. He was united in marriage to
Sandra Thompson on August 10, 1963. He later married Angela McKoski on
June 10, 1989. Lynn owned and operated Rathbun Industrial Services in Alda.
Due to health issues he retired three years ago. He was an active member
of the Alda/Wood River VFW Post 4677 since 1993, serving as President and
Quarter Master Adjutant. He was blessed with the gift of conversation and
loved going to auctions. He was well known for loving to be around people
and children.
William A. "Bill" Callicutt
January 5, 1929 - January
25, 2010, age
81, of Niceville, FL
 passed
away on Monday, January 25, 2010. Bill was a long time member of the
Temple Baptist Church and the Amos Dorman Masonic Lodge #480 in Myrtle,
MS. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the Hadji Shrine Temple
in Pensacola, FL and the Ft. Walton Beach Shrine Club. Bill retired from
the Air Force after 21 years of service and then from Bellsouth after 20
years of service.
He
served in the 6th Weather Squadron from 1959 to 1963, and was a member of
our 6WSAA.
He was preceded
in death by his father, Jim Allen Callicutt; mother, Annie Lewis Dodds;
and a son, Ricky Allen Lamb. Survivors include his wife, Constance J.
Callicutt; two sons, Charles Randall Lamb (Beatriz) and Mark George
Callicutt; three daughters, Donna Renee Lafond, Sherry Lynn Veitch, and
Kim Patricia Gossett (Tim); two brothers, James L. and Robert D. Callicutt;
a sister, Peggy C. Cook; a daughter-in-law, LaCretia Lamb; seven
grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Robert W. "Swede" Reid
was born April 28, 1936, in
Tacoma, WA to William V. and
 Marie
Reid. He died on November 13, 2009 at Integris Hospice House of congestive
heart failure. He graduated in 1954 from Prosser High School in Prosser,
WA. Bob joined the Air Force in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1958.
He
served in the 6th Weather Squadron from 1956 to 1958, and was a member of
our 6WSAA.
Bob then graduated from
Central State College in 1962 with a B.S. in chemistry. He was an agent
for Allstate Ins. Co. for 31 years. After his retirement on December 31,
1993, he spent many happy hours fishing, hunting and cooking. Bob married
Angela Demmer in 1957 and to this union they had three children. He is
survived by his wife, Angela, of the home; children, Susan Reed and
husband Dave, Steve Reid and wife Barb of OKC and David Reid of Houston,
TX; grandchildren, Trent and Sienna Reed and Noah and Angela Reid all of
OKC; sister, Arlene Reynolds and husband Len Reynolds of Yakima, WA.
Richard L.
"Dick" Kamp, 70, of
Tampa, passed away June 12, 2009. He was born in Mt. Carmel, Ill. and came
here in 1978, from Illinois. He was Lutheran by faith. He served 22 years
in the U.S. Air Force.
He
served in the 6th Weather Squadron from 1962 to 1970, and was a member of
our 6WSAA. Richard retired
after 24 years with the National Weather Service in Ruskin, Fla. He
enjoyed bowling and golf. He is survived by his children, Jeff Kamp of
Miami, Fla., Scott Kamp of Lithia, Fla. and Tracey L. Nicholson of Tampa;
and two grand- children, Keegan Kamp and Cooper Kamp. Funeral services
will take place at 11 a.m., with visitation 10-11 a.m., Thursday, June 18,
2009, at Brewer and Sons Funeral Home, 3328 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL
33629. Military honors service will be conducted at Florida National
Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. directly afterwards. In lieu of flowers, the
family appreciates donations made in his honor to The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society and National Greyhound Foundation, Inc.
Rick
Tasetano,
of Moore, OK,
passed away February 3, 2009 after a long illness. Born Jan. 28, 1931 to
Katherine and John Tasetano, Sr. in Brooklyn, New York. He is preceded in
death by both parents, an infant daughter, Theresa, and nephew, Louis Jr.
He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, his sons, John III, Matthew
Sr. and wife Alisha, six grandchildren, Nima, Virginia, Matthew II,
Katherine, Anthony and Michael step-son, Kenny his brothers, Louis and
Jerry Tasetano and their wives all of New York brother-in-law, Randy
Statham and many loving nieces and nephews. Rick served in the US Air
Force 1946-1978 and was a member of the 6th Weather Squadron from 1949 to
1955. He enjoyed his career in Meteorology. He retired from KTOK
after serving the public for 20 yrs. He was an active member of the 6WSAA
Board of Directors until his illness. Rick was also a HAMM radio operator
(N5KLM) and volunteered at many events and especially enjoyed sharing his
knowledge with his students in classrooms across the metro. Rick had a lot
of love for his family and friends. His wonderful life created many great
moments that will live in our hearts always. Services were held Friday,
Feb. 6, 2009 at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, Norman, OK
with Father Thomas Boyer officiating.
Services were under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and
Chapel, Moore, OK.
Rodger Allen
Black,
Senior Master Sergeant Retired USAF, age 68, of
Midwest City, OK passed away on Monday, November 17, 2008. Son of Louis T.
and Mary Jane (Wills) Parker in Huntington, West Virginia, he was born
August 4, 1940. He was a meteorologist for the U.S. Government retiring
from the U.S. Air Force in 1984 and retired from Civil Service at Tinker
AFB in 2004, completing 43 years of service.
He served with the 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) at
Tinker AFB, OK from 1962 to 1976.
Rodger was a member of the V.F.W., Choctaw Lions Club and nominated "Civilian of the Year" several
times and was awarded the "Civilian of the Year" award in years 1997 and
2002 for Tinker AFB. "Mr. Black", as he was known at Tinker, was living
proof that dedication, service, and commitment to mission and family, were
more than just words. His devotion to his family and the duty he felt to
serve his country were not just philosophies, they were character traits.
While he was an avid sports fan, especially for his favorite teams, the OU
Sooners and the Ohio State Buckeyes he also enjoyed playing bingo and
growing tomatoes for his special recipe of hot sauce. He not only loved to
read a great mystery novel, he enjoyed sharing his books with numerous
family members. But, his passion was always the science of meteorology. It
gave him great pleasure to educate and inform others about the dynamics of
weather and how it affected so many lives. Even after his retirement, he
was always available for discussion and to answer questions about the
weather. If you ever heard a severe weather alarm during his time of
service, there was a very good chance that it was "Mr. Black" who was
sounding that alarm. His steadfast allegiance to the support of his family
and his keen awareness to his responsibilities as a meteorologist is a
great loss. To say that he will be enormously missed by all who had the
good fortune to know him would be like saying that an F5 tornado is just a
light breeze. He is survived by one son, David A. Black of Albuquerque, NM
two daughters: Donna Thompson and husband Ralph Anthony of ASG Kuwait, and
Rhonda Stilwell and husband Bobby of Euless, TX seven grandchildren:
Melissa, Amanda, Michael, Adam, Jacob, Linda, and Andrew also four
great-grandchildren: Joshua, Destiny, Connor, and Kayleigh one sister,
Deborah Swain and husband Merle nephews, Brian and Hugh, nieces, Leslie,
Jemmie, and Catie brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Aletha
Tarkington brother-in-law Mike Freeman and many other Tinker family
members and friends. He joins in heaven his most beloved wife, Linda R.
Black, his parents and one sister, LuEllen Parker. A Graveside funeral
service was held Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Arlington
Memory Gardens of Midwest City, OK. directed by Bill Eisenhower NE Funeral
Home.
Thomas Earl
Davis, was born August 24, 1936 in Patterson,
GA, and passed away at home in Sulfur, OK on November 7, 2008 after a long
illness. Known by many as 'Zeb' he was in the 6th Weather Squadron
from 1955 to 1963, and was a former member of our 6WSAA. After his
military service, he spent several years in the National Weather Service.
Zeb and his wife of many years, Martha, sold their Choctaw home and
traveled for many years before settling in Sulphur, OK. Graveside services
were held Friday, November 14, 2008 at Frisco Cemetery, Yukon, OK. Martha
said she would enjoy being associated with the 6th Weather Sq Alumni
Association again.
Kris Hundshamer,
(1949-2008) 59, Beloved husband, father,
grandfather, son and brother died peacefully at home surrounded by his
family. A "native" Tucsonian at heart, Kris and his wife Ellie made Tucson
their home for the past 20 years. Preceded in death by his father Frank,
he is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ellie; his four daughters, Yvonne
(Craig Anderson), Lauran (David Rott), Kristen (Kevin Lingafelter), and
Nellie Hundshamer; five bright and beautiful grandchildren; his mother
Dorothy, two sisters and a brother, and many dear friends. Born in Flint,
Michigan. After graduating college, Kris served as a meteorologist in the
US Air Force, with assignments as far away as Russia, South Africa and
Hallock, Minnesota.
He served with the U.S.
Air Force, Air Weather Service, 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) at Tinker
AFB, Oklahoma.
Kris and his family spent 15
years in St. Paul, MN before moving to Tucson in 1989. With a commitment
to serving their customers and the Tucson community, Kris and Ellie bought
Kachina Sign Center, and Kris welcomed a new challenge and passion in
manufacturing. He will be remembered for his quiet attention to detail and
his devotion to his family and friends. Visitation with a Scripture
Service was held
Thursday, June 5, 2008 at BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway. An avid fisherman, hunter and
conservationist, Kris enjoyed the year-round outdoor activities of Tucson,
including the horse races, and even an occasional round of golf. In lieu
of flowers, memorials preferred to the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum.
Charles Real,
(1934-2008) 73, was born on August 4, 1934, in Olaa, Hawaii. He died on
May
 23, 2008
in Del City, OK.
He served with the U.S.
Air Force, Air Weather Service, 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) at Tinker
AFB, Oklahoma.
A graveside service was held at 10 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at
Arlington Memory Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK.
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Lee Simms,
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Ronald G. Manning,
(1930-2007) 77, of Niceville,
 Florida,
formerly of Norris City, Illinois, passed away June 10, 2007 in Ft. Walton
beach, Florida. He was born March 28, 1930 in Alton, Illinois, the son of
Glenn and Violet (Kelly) Manning. He married Judith M. Eye October 29,
1982 and she preceded him in death September 2, 2001.
He served with the U.S.
Air Force, Air Weather Service, 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) at Tinker
AFB, Oklahoma from 1960 to 1968 and was a long standing member of 6WSAA
which he was very fond of.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service.
A special thanks to 6WSAA extended family
members Bill and Connie Callicutt who were Ron’s primary care-givers and
close personal friends. They took care of him throughout his illness and
saw to his every need in the absence of any relatives in the area. A
fitting example
of the character of our members and of our
6WSAA motto, ‘Willing and Able’.”
A graveside
service was held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at Rice Cemetery in Norris City,
Illinois. He is
survived by a cousin and her husband, Linda and George Vines of Norris
City; a sister-in-law, June Skaggs of Norris City; two brothers-in-law, Carroll Henson of Goreville and Derald Henson
of Eldorado; and several nieces and nephews.
Billy Ramseur
Jones, (1931-2007)
75, died March 2, 2007, at his South Anchorage
 home.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service. He will be
cremated and his ashes will be scattered at a future date. Billy was born
March 12, 1931, in Toccoa, Ga., to Claud and Velma Louise Jones. He served
with the U.S. Air Force Weather Service from Oct. 31, 1950, to June 1,
1973. He traveled "Tornado Alley" out of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. He
also served in the "Hurricane Hunters" in Bermuda and in Tonopah, Nev., in
1955 during the "Operation Teapot" atomic bomb tests.
He served in 6th Weather Squadron (Mobile) at Tinker AFB, OK from 1953 to 1955
and retired from the Air Force at Elmendorf AFB, Anchorage,
Alaska on June 3, 1974.
In 1951, Bill met his wife,
Nancy, when he was assigned to Narsarssuak, Greenland. They were married
in St. John's, Newfoundland, on May 30, 1953. They arrived in Anchorage in
1963, bought a lot in South Anchorage and in 1975 built their log house.
After the 1964 earthquake, on his way to report at Elmendorf Air Force
Base, Billy came to a large crack in the Old Seward Highway. He had some
boards in his truck and laid a couple over the crack so he could get
across. Others followed his lead, and before long there was a bridge
across the gap. Billy also was a commercial fisherman in Bristol Bay for
18 years, using his military leave time each July. His boat, Kingfish,
served him well. His sons, Jimmy and Claud, fished the Kingfish with him.
Billy owned a 1941 J-3 Piper Cub that he bought from a man in Virginia.
Nancy and Bill made a trip there, loaded the plane onto a trailer and
brought it to Anchorage. Lightning, as he named it, made a beautiful
picture on the front page of the Anchorage Daily News not too long ago. He
enjoyed all of the outdoor sports Alaska has to offer - hunting, fishing
and, most recently, when walking became difficult for him, using his
four-wheeler while clam digging. He grew up in a valley in the north
Georgia mountains and always thought it was the most beautiful place in
the world until he saw Alaska. This state stole his heart. His work in the
Air Force gave him the opportunity to travel the state, making many
friends during his trips. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter,
Bonnie Jean, and older brother, James Louis Jones. Billy is survived by
his wife of 53 years, Nancy; son, Jimmy and his wife, Bonnie; son, Claud
and his girlfriend, Kristy; and granddaughters, Jennifer, Sara, Jessica,
Abbie and Haley.
Elwyn "Moe" Moseley,
(1920-2005), Colonel USAF
(Ret.),
d evoted father, husband and
grandfather, died
on November 27, 2005, at his
home in Colorado Springs, CO. Moe was born in Honoraville, AL, on December
20, 1920. He attended Crenshaw County High School in Highland Home, AL,
and was a graduate of the MIT Professional Meteorology Program, Troy State
University (BS), Auburn University and Oklahoma City University (MS), and
the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (MBA). Moe entered the Army
Air Corps in 1942 as a meteorologist and served in the U.S. Air Force Air
Weather Service until his retirement in 1974 as a full Colonel. We
remember him most as Commander of our 6th Weather Squadron
(Mobile) at Tinker AFB, OK from August 8, 1961 to May 3, 1967. His final
assignment was as Commander of the 4th Weather Wing at Peterson AFB. His
decorations included the Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster and the
U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Commendation Medals. During World War II, he
served in both the North African and European Theaters where he commanded
units that forecasted the weather for many critically important bombing
missions that contributed to the Allied victory. He met his wife, Evelyn (Monnie)
Monaghan, during World War II in Italy, where she served as an Army nurse.
They married in 1945 at Kelly AFB and recently celebrated their 60th
anniversary. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Moe worked as a
realtor for Walker Realty and later for Langford Delay Realty. He is
survived by his wife, Monnie, and nine children: Jim Moseley (Colorado
Springs), Martha Jane Smith (Pacific Palisades, CA), John Moseley
(Sacramento, CA), Nancy Ann Moseley (Colorado Springs, CO), Mary Sue Stone
(Poway, CA), Betty Jo Postlewaite (Burke, VA), Michael Moseley (Castle
Rock, CO), Michelle Tracey (Littleton, CO), and Trish Moseley (Denver,
CO); and by two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Thrower (Mobile, AL) and Mrs. Myra
Meyers (Montgomery, AL); and a brother, Charles Moseley (Honoraville, AL). |
