JOHNSON GRANT LEMMON*
LEMMON, JOHNSON GRANT, COL. USA (RET) Surrounded by his loving family, Jay Lemmon, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011, from injuries from a fall in his bedroom the night before.
Jay was born on October 14, 1916, at Fort Stevens, OR to then-Maj. Kelley B. and Agnes Lemmon. Of the many military outposts where his parents had been stationed, he reminisced with special fondness of times as a youth at Fort Kameamea, Hawaii (1921-24) and Fort Sherman, Panama (1931-34).
After graduating from Creighton University in 1939, Jay was awarded one of fifty direct officer commissions into the US Army by a military program convened to recognize outstanding academic and ROTC achievement. He could never forget that the day his service began, September 1, 1939, was also the day that Hitler invaded Poland. His tours during his 30 years of duty included service in the Aleutian lslands and on the War Department General Staff in Washington DC during World War II, with NATO in Paris (1952-55) and as the US Military Attaché to Hungary (1958-60), as commander of the 2nd Battle Group of the 47th Infantry in Berlin (1961-1962, in response to the erection of the Berlin Wall), and as the US Army Inspector General in Korea (1964). Other postings included the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, Fort Lewis WA and Fort Benning GA.
Upon retirement, Jay settled with his family in La Jolla, CA, where he devotedly tended to his family and home. Jay was a lifelong golfer, and played into his 90's. He always insisted on walking the course (9 holes in later years), as he felt strongly that "golf is a walking game". He loved to travel, and together with his wife, Jane, adventured to many parts of the world. He felt fortunate that they had journeyed around the world twice, once in each direction. Jay valued the companionship and camaraderie of his friends, and participated enthusiastically in the activities of the Twelve Thirty Club of La Jolla for over 30 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane, and his loving children, Kelley of San Diego (Connie), Wendy of Seaside CA (Narayana), and Lisa of San Diego (Ali), as well as grandsons Kyle and Kiran. He is also survived by his lifelong friend and only sibling, older brother Kelley Lemmon of Gaithersburg MD, and his children, Kellyn, Maryl, Michael and John.
Jay will be remembered for his sunny disposition, his capable "can do" attitude, his curiosity and wide-ranging knowledge, and his sense of humor. His cheerful and affectionate nature will be missed by all who knew him.
A Military Honors Service and interment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on September 22, and there will be a memorial gathering for family and friends on September 24.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY, 41076 (cst.dav.org), or to your favorite charity.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 28, 2011
LEMMON, JOHNSON GRANT, COL. USA (RET) Surrounded by his loving family, Jay Lemmon, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011, from injuries from a fall in his bedroom the night before.
Jay was born on October 14, 1916, at Fort Stevens, OR to then-Maj. Kelley B. and Agnes Lemmon. Of the many military outposts where his parents had been stationed, he reminisced with special fondness of times as a youth at Fort Kameamea, Hawaii (1921-24) and Fort Sherman, Panama (1931-34).
After graduating from Creighton University in 1939, Jay was awarded one of fifty direct officer commissions into the US Army by a military program convened to recognize outstanding academic and ROTC achievement. He could never forget that the day his service began, September 1, 1939, was also the day that Hitler invaded Poland. His tours during his 30 years of duty included service in the Aleutian lslands and on the War Department General Staff in Washington DC during World War II, with NATO in Paris (1952-55) and as the US Military Attaché to Hungary (1958-60), as commander of the 2nd Battle Group of the 47th Infantry in Berlin (1961-1962, in response to the erection of the Berlin Wall), and as the US Army Inspector General in Korea (1964). Other postings included the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, Fort Lewis WA and Fort Benning GA.
Upon retirement, Jay settled with his family in La Jolla, CA, where he devotedly tended to his family and home. Jay was a lifelong golfer, and played into his 90's. He always insisted on walking the course (9 holes in later years), as he felt strongly that "golf is a walking game". He loved to travel, and together with his wife, Jane, adventured to many parts of the world. He felt fortunate that they had journeyed around the world twice, once in each direction. Jay valued the companionship and camaraderie of his friends, and participated enthusiastically in the activities of the Twelve Thirty Club of La Jolla for over 30 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane, and his loving children, Kelley of San Diego (Connie), Wendy of Seaside CA (Narayana), and Lisa of San Diego (Ali), as well as grandsons Kyle and Kiran. He is also survived by his lifelong friend and only sibling, older brother Kelley Lemmon of Gaithersburg MD, and his children, Kellyn, Maryl, Michael and John.
Jay will be remembered for his sunny disposition, his capable "can do" attitude, his curiosity and wide-ranging knowledge, and his sense of humor. His cheerful and affectionate nature will be missed by all who knew him.
A Military Honors Service and interment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on September 22, and there will be a memorial gathering for family and friends on September 24.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY, 41076 (cst.dav.org), or to your favorite charity.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 28, 2011
JOHNSON GRANT LEMMON*
LEMMON, JOHNSON GRANT, COL. USA (RET) Surrounded by his loving family, Jay Lemmon, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011, from injuries from a fall in his bedroom the night before.
Jay was born on October 14, 1916, at Fort Stevens, OR to then-Maj. Kelley B. and Agnes Lemmon. Of the many military outposts where his parents had been stationed, he reminisced with special fondness of times as a youth at Fort Kameamea, Hawaii (1921-24) and Fort Sherman, Panama (1931-34).
After graduating from Creighton University in 1939, Jay was awarded one of fifty direct officer commissions into the US Army by a military program convened to recognize outstanding academic and ROTC achievement. He could never forget that the day his service began, September 1, 1939, was also the day that Hitler invaded Poland. His tours during his 30 years of duty included service in the Aleutian lslands and on the War Department General Staff in Washington DC during World War II, with NATO in Paris (1952-55) and as the US Military Attaché to Hungary (1958-60), as commander of the 2nd Battle Group of the 47th Infantry in Berlin (1961-1962, in response to the erection of the Berlin Wall), and as the US Army Inspector General in Korea (1964). Other postings included the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, Fort Lewis WA and Fort Benning GA.
Upon retirement, Jay settled with his family in La Jolla, CA, where he devotedly tended to his family and home. Jay was a lifelong golfer, and played into his 90's. He always insisted on walking the course (9 holes in later years), as he felt strongly that "golf is a walking game". He loved to travel, and together with his wife, Jane, adventured to many parts of the world. He felt fortunate that they had journeyed around the world twice, once in each direction. Jay valued the companionship and camaraderie of his friends, and participated enthusiastically in the activities of the Twelve Thirty Club of La Jolla for over 30 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane, and his loving children, Kelley of San Diego (Connie), Wendy of Seaside CA (Narayana), and Lisa of San Diego (Ali), as well as grandsons Kyle and Kiran. He is also survived by his lifelong friend and only sibling, older brother Kelley Lemmon of Gaithersburg MD, and his children, Kellyn, Maryl, Michael and John.
Jay will be remembered for his sunny disposition, his capable "can do" attitude, his curiosity and wide-ranging knowledge, and his sense of humor. His cheerful and affectionate nature will be missed by all who knew him.
A Military Honors Service and interment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on September 22, and there will be a memorial gathering for family and friends on September 24.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY, 41076 (cst.dav.org), or to your favorite charity.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 28, 2011
LEMMON, JOHNSON GRANT, COL. USA (RET) Surrounded by his loving family, Jay Lemmon, 94, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2011, from injuries from a fall in his bedroom the night before.
Jay was born on October 14, 1916, at Fort Stevens, OR to then-Maj. Kelley B. and Agnes Lemmon. Of the many military outposts where his parents had been stationed, he reminisced with special fondness of times as a youth at Fort Kameamea, Hawaii (1921-24) and Fort Sherman, Panama (1931-34).
After graduating from Creighton University in 1939, Jay was awarded one of fifty direct officer commissions into the US Army by a military program convened to recognize outstanding academic and ROTC achievement. He could never forget that the day his service began, September 1, 1939, was also the day that Hitler invaded Poland. His tours during his 30 years of duty included service in the Aleutian lslands and on the War Department General Staff in Washington DC during World War II, with NATO in Paris (1952-55) and as the US Military Attaché to Hungary (1958-60), as commander of the 2nd Battle Group of the 47th Infantry in Berlin (1961-1962, in response to the erection of the Berlin Wall), and as the US Army Inspector General in Korea (1964). Other postings included the Army Language School in Monterey, CA, Fort Lewis WA and Fort Benning GA.
Upon retirement, Jay settled with his family in La Jolla, CA, where he devotedly tended to his family and home. Jay was a lifelong golfer, and played into his 90's. He always insisted on walking the course (9 holes in later years), as he felt strongly that "golf is a walking game". He loved to travel, and together with his wife, Jane, adventured to many parts of the world. He felt fortunate that they had journeyed around the world twice, once in each direction. Jay valued the companionship and camaraderie of his friends, and participated enthusiastically in the activities of the Twelve Thirty Club of La Jolla for over 30 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane, and his loving children, Kelley of San Diego (Connie), Wendy of Seaside CA (Narayana), and Lisa of San Diego (Ali), as well as grandsons Kyle and Kiran. He is also survived by his lifelong friend and only sibling, older brother Kelley Lemmon of Gaithersburg MD, and his children, Kellyn, Maryl, Michael and John.
Jay will be remembered for his sunny disposition, his capable "can do" attitude, his curiosity and wide-ranging knowledge, and his sense of humor. His cheerful and affectionate nature will be missed by all who knew him.
A Military Honors Service and interment will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on September 22, and there will be a memorial gathering for family and friends on September 24.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust, 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Springs, KY, 41076 (cst.dav.org), or to your favorite charity.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on August 28, 2011
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