HARLINGEN, TX. - Lt. Col. (Retired USAF) Claude Mitchell Terhune went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2006. He was born the son of Laura and Claude Terhune on January 7, 1917 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Lee, his children, Claudia and husband Glenn Joines, Terry and wife Susan Terhune, and Stephanie and husband Dwayne Nimerick.
Lovingly known as "Poppy"' by his grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Ben Silva, Lynsey and husband Cortney Brown, Ashley Nimerick, Joshua Nimerick Lauren Joines, and his first great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving, his sister Anne Freeman and brother Loren Terhune of Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Claude Mitchell attended Carson-Newman College, Tenessee. He joined the United States Army Air Corp and was sent to Randolph Field in San Antonio. Upon graduation from Flight School, he was transferred to Oahu, Hawaii as a 2nd Lt., shortly before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Terhune was one of the Air Corp members to fly in defense during and after the attack. As a survivor of the infamous attack, he was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for many years. Lt. Col. Terhune participated in the Pacific Theater Operations until the end of the war.
After leaving Pearl Harbor he was stationed in many places including Sacramento, California with the Technical flying division, then Rabat, Morocco, Africa with the 17th Air Force Headquarters. He later came to Harlingen Air Force base as the Wing Inspector and retired in 1960 from the U.S. Air Force.
Among his many commendations were the Air Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Longevity Seervice Award. On of his happiest moments was receiving his Command Pilot Wings.
After retirement from the military, Claude taught in the Harlingen school system for fourteen years. During his career, he attended Texas A&M Kingsville and received his Masters degree in History in May 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen for many years. He was also a member of the Harlingen Country Club and many other civic organizations.
A celebration of Claude's life will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2006 with Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandra Pike Cole Spring, KY 41076. His greatest joys were his family and his service to his country. The Greatest Generation Continues To Leave Us.
(Published in Valley Morning Star from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2006)
Lovingly known as "Poppy"' by his grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Ben Silva, Lynsey and husband Cortney Brown, Ashley Nimerick, Joshua Nimerick Lauren Joines, and his first great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving, his sister Anne Freeman and brother Loren Terhune of Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Claude Mitchell attended Carson-Newman College, Tenessee. He joined the United States Army Air Corp and was sent to Randolph Field in San Antonio. Upon graduation from Flight School, he was transferred to Oahu, Hawaii as a 2nd Lt., shortly before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Terhune was one of the Air Corp members to fly in defense during and after the attack. As a survivor of the infamous attack, he was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for many years. Lt. Col. Terhune participated in the Pacific Theater Operations until the end of the war.
After leaving Pearl Harbor he was stationed in many places including Sacramento, California with the Technical flying division, then Rabat, Morocco, Africa with the 17th Air Force Headquarters. He later came to Harlingen Air Force base as the Wing Inspector and retired in 1960 from the U.S. Air Force.
Among his many commendations were the Air Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Longevity Seervice Award. On of his happiest moments was receiving his Command Pilot Wings.
After retirement from the military, Claude taught in the Harlingen school system for fourteen years. During his career, he attended Texas A&M Kingsville and received his Masters degree in History in May 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen for many years. He was also a member of the Harlingen Country Club and many other civic organizations.
A celebration of Claude's life will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2006 with Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandra Pike Cole Spring, KY 41076. His greatest joys were his family and his service to his country. The Greatest Generation Continues To Leave Us.
(Published in Valley Morning Star from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2006)
HARLINGEN, TX. - Lt. Col. (Retired USAF) Claude Mitchell Terhune went to be with the Lord on March 3, 2006. He was born the son of Laura and Claude Terhune on January 7, 1917 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He will always be loved and remembered by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Lee, his children, Claudia and husband Glenn Joines, Terry and wife Susan Terhune, and Stephanie and husband Dwayne Nimerick.
Lovingly known as "Poppy"' by his grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Ben Silva, Lynsey and husband Cortney Brown, Ashley Nimerick, Joshua Nimerick Lauren Joines, and his first great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving, his sister Anne Freeman and brother Loren Terhune of Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Claude Mitchell attended Carson-Newman College, Tenessee. He joined the United States Army Air Corp and was sent to Randolph Field in San Antonio. Upon graduation from Flight School, he was transferred to Oahu, Hawaii as a 2nd Lt., shortly before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Terhune was one of the Air Corp members to fly in defense during and after the attack. As a survivor of the infamous attack, he was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for many years. Lt. Col. Terhune participated in the Pacific Theater Operations until the end of the war.
After leaving Pearl Harbor he was stationed in many places including Sacramento, California with the Technical flying division, then Rabat, Morocco, Africa with the 17th Air Force Headquarters. He later came to Harlingen Air Force base as the Wing Inspector and retired in 1960 from the U.S. Air Force.
Among his many commendations were the Air Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Longevity Seervice Award. On of his happiest moments was receiving his Command Pilot Wings.
After retirement from the military, Claude taught in the Harlingen school system for fourteen years. During his career, he attended Texas A&M Kingsville and received his Masters degree in History in May 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen for many years. He was also a member of the Harlingen Country Club and many other civic organizations.
A celebration of Claude's life will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2006 with Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandra Pike Cole Spring, KY 41076. His greatest joys were his family and his service to his country. The Greatest Generation Continues To Leave Us.
(Published in Valley Morning Star from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2006)
Lovingly known as "Poppy"' by his grandchildren, Jennifer and husband Ben Silva, Lynsey and husband Cortney Brown, Ashley Nimerick, Joshua Nimerick Lauren Joines, and his first great-grandchild on the way. Also surviving, his sister Anne Freeman and brother Loren Terhune of Kentucky. Preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one brother.
Claude Mitchell attended Carson-Newman College, Tenessee. He joined the United States Army Air Corp and was sent to Randolph Field in San Antonio. Upon graduation from Flight School, he was transferred to Oahu, Hawaii as a 2nd Lt., shortly before the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. A fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Terhune was one of the Air Corp members to fly in defense during and after the attack. As a survivor of the infamous attack, he was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association for many years. Lt. Col. Terhune participated in the Pacific Theater Operations until the end of the war.
After leaving Pearl Harbor he was stationed in many places including Sacramento, California with the Technical flying division, then Rabat, Morocco, Africa with the 17th Air Force Headquarters. He later came to Harlingen Air Force base as the Wing Inspector and retired in 1960 from the U.S. Air Force.
Among his many commendations were the Air Medal, American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Air Force Longevity Seervice Award. On of his happiest moments was receiving his Command Pilot Wings.
After retirement from the military, Claude taught in the Harlingen school system for fourteen years. During his career, he attended Texas A&M Kingsville and received his Masters degree in History in May 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Harlingen for many years. He was also a member of the Harlingen Country Club and many other civic organizations.
A celebration of Claude's life will be held at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2006 with Rev. Chris Hall officiating. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the Disabled American Veterans 3725 Alexandra Pike Cole Spring, KY 41076. His greatest joys were his family and his service to his country. The Greatest Generation Continues To Leave Us.
(Published in Valley Morning Star from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2006)
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