Obituary from Albuquerque Journal
CALHOUN -- I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7Colonel (Ret. USA) James Robert Calhoun passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11, 2001 in the presence of his family at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Colonel Calhoun was born on a Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota on April 26, 1919. In 1933, he moved to Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1937. Colonel Calhoun earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, a Bachelor Of Science Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also completed the Harvard Graduate School of Business Advanced Management Program. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Colonel Calhoun entered military service in July 1941. He married Lieutenant Constance Carpenter, ANC, on February 9, 1943 in Louisville, KY. Colonel Calhoun participated in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His military awards include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Korea and Vietnam Service Medals with three campaign stars, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served primarily as a Comptroller and Finance and Accounting Officer. From 1960 to 1963, he served as the Finance Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. From 1963 to 1965, while stationed at the Pentagon, he was appointed Legislative Liaison Between the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. He received designation as Distinguished Member of the Finance Regiment, U.S. Army which is the highest award presented by the U.S. Army Retired Finance Officers Association. He retired in 1970 with the rank of Colonel. After traveling and living all over the world during his military career, Colonel Calhoun chose to return to his beloved New Mexico to retire. After his retirement, Colonel Calhoun and his wife became actively involved in family genealogy and spent several trips traveling in Scotland, England, and France to trace the family ancestors. He was proud of his heritage and wanted to leave this history as a legacy for his descendants. Colonel Calhoun served in many offices and committees in the National and State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In 1990 to 1991, Colonel Calhoun was honored by being elected to the office of President General National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was awarded the New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal (the first ever presented in the state), National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Gold Good Citizenship Medal, the Minuteman Award, Patriot Medal, War Service Medal, Silver Good Citizenship Medal, Liberty Medal, and six Membership Awards for having sponsored fifty-three new members. Colonel Calhoun had proven 15 of his ancestors served during the Revolutionary War. After researching his American Lineage, Colonel Calhoun went on to research his European heritage. He served as President General of the National Huguenot Society and President General of the National Society Americans of Royal Descent. He was a member of the Order of the Three Crusades 1096-1192, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the USA, Baronial Order of the Magna Charta, General Society of Colonial Wars, Society of the War of 1812, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Association of Descendents of Knights of the Garter, and Descendents of Robert the Bruce. Colonel Calhoun was also a member of the Methodist Church, Military Order of the World Wars, Veterans of Foreign War, Retired Officers Association, St. Andrew's Society, Clan Colquhoun of North America and Canada, and was a Mason and Shriner. He was proud of his membership in these organizations and treasured the friendships he made in each.
Colonel Calhoun was devoted to his family, friends, and country. He was loved by young and old alike and will be remembered for his love of life, compassion for others, wisdom, and sense of humor. Once you became his friend you were his friend for life. During the past month, he received cards from friends all over the world. He was even honored with an invitation from President George W. Bush to attend the inaugural events. In spite of his illness, he continued to be active in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren up until his last weeks of life. He especially enjoyed attending the sports events of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their biggest fan.
Colonel Calhoun is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Constance Carpenter Calhoun; daughter, Judith Nichols and husband Roy; grandchildren, James and Julie and husband, Oscar; great grandchildren, Alexander, Kristy, and Josh; son, James Richard Calhoun and Carol Neff; and grandchildren, Christine, Austin, and Whitney; daughter, Nancy Martinez and husband, Dave; and grandchildren, Sean, Keith, Brett, Marissa, and Pete; daughter, Kathy Zangara and husband, Ken; and grandchildren, Jennifer, K.C., and Ashley; sisters, Regina Newton and husband, Rodney and Rita Wamel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Colonel Calhoun was always there for his family and friends and will always remain in their hearts and an inspiration in their lives. His family expresses their deepest gratitude to the Veterans Administration Hospital and especially to the caring staff on 4-D. Most of all, his family appreciates the compassionate care Colonel Calhoun received from his two physicians, Dr. Beverly Kloeppel and Dr. Diletta Reiner-Berg. They were always there with concern and love for Colonel Calhoun and the members of his family.
Services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Chaplin Lemuel Boyles, Col. (Ret.) USAF officiating. In Colonel Calhoun's honor, bagpipes will be played by Jason Stufft from St. Andrew's Society. Interment with military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew.
Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Wednesday, February 14, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Volunteer Office of the Veteran's Administration, 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, 87108 or to any of the organizations to which he belonged.
CALHOUN -- I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7Colonel (Ret. USA) James Robert Calhoun passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11, 2001 in the presence of his family at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Colonel Calhoun was born on a Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota on April 26, 1919. In 1933, he moved to Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1937. Colonel Calhoun earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, a Bachelor Of Science Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also completed the Harvard Graduate School of Business Advanced Management Program. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Colonel Calhoun entered military service in July 1941. He married Lieutenant Constance Carpenter, ANC, on February 9, 1943 in Louisville, KY. Colonel Calhoun participated in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His military awards include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Korea and Vietnam Service Medals with three campaign stars, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served primarily as a Comptroller and Finance and Accounting Officer. From 1960 to 1963, he served as the Finance Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. From 1963 to 1965, while stationed at the Pentagon, he was appointed Legislative Liaison Between the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. He received designation as Distinguished Member of the Finance Regiment, U.S. Army which is the highest award presented by the U.S. Army Retired Finance Officers Association. He retired in 1970 with the rank of Colonel. After traveling and living all over the world during his military career, Colonel Calhoun chose to return to his beloved New Mexico to retire. After his retirement, Colonel Calhoun and his wife became actively involved in family genealogy and spent several trips traveling in Scotland, England, and France to trace the family ancestors. He was proud of his heritage and wanted to leave this history as a legacy for his descendants. Colonel Calhoun served in many offices and committees in the National and State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In 1990 to 1991, Colonel Calhoun was honored by being elected to the office of President General National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was awarded the New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal (the first ever presented in the state), National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Gold Good Citizenship Medal, the Minuteman Award, Patriot Medal, War Service Medal, Silver Good Citizenship Medal, Liberty Medal, and six Membership Awards for having sponsored fifty-three new members. Colonel Calhoun had proven 15 of his ancestors served during the Revolutionary War. After researching his American Lineage, Colonel Calhoun went on to research his European heritage. He served as President General of the National Huguenot Society and President General of the National Society Americans of Royal Descent. He was a member of the Order of the Three Crusades 1096-1192, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the USA, Baronial Order of the Magna Charta, General Society of Colonial Wars, Society of the War of 1812, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Association of Descendents of Knights of the Garter, and Descendents of Robert the Bruce. Colonel Calhoun was also a member of the Methodist Church, Military Order of the World Wars, Veterans of Foreign War, Retired Officers Association, St. Andrew's Society, Clan Colquhoun of North America and Canada, and was a Mason and Shriner. He was proud of his membership in these organizations and treasured the friendships he made in each.
Colonel Calhoun was devoted to his family, friends, and country. He was loved by young and old alike and will be remembered for his love of life, compassion for others, wisdom, and sense of humor. Once you became his friend you were his friend for life. During the past month, he received cards from friends all over the world. He was even honored with an invitation from President George W. Bush to attend the inaugural events. In spite of his illness, he continued to be active in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren up until his last weeks of life. He especially enjoyed attending the sports events of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their biggest fan.
Colonel Calhoun is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Constance Carpenter Calhoun; daughter, Judith Nichols and husband Roy; grandchildren, James and Julie and husband, Oscar; great grandchildren, Alexander, Kristy, and Josh; son, James Richard Calhoun and Carol Neff; and grandchildren, Christine, Austin, and Whitney; daughter, Nancy Martinez and husband, Dave; and grandchildren, Sean, Keith, Brett, Marissa, and Pete; daughter, Kathy Zangara and husband, Ken; and grandchildren, Jennifer, K.C., and Ashley; sisters, Regina Newton and husband, Rodney and Rita Wamel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Colonel Calhoun was always there for his family and friends and will always remain in their hearts and an inspiration in their lives. His family expresses their deepest gratitude to the Veterans Administration Hospital and especially to the caring staff on 4-D. Most of all, his family appreciates the compassionate care Colonel Calhoun received from his two physicians, Dr. Beverly Kloeppel and Dr. Diletta Reiner-Berg. They were always there with concern and love for Colonel Calhoun and the members of his family.
Services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Chaplin Lemuel Boyles, Col. (Ret.) USAF officiating. In Colonel Calhoun's honor, bagpipes will be played by Jason Stufft from St. Andrew's Society. Interment with military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew.
Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Wednesday, February 14, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Volunteer Office of the Veteran's Administration, 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, 87108 or to any of the organizations to which he belonged.
Obituary from Albuquerque Journal
CALHOUN -- I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7Colonel (Ret. USA) James Robert Calhoun passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11, 2001 in the presence of his family at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Colonel Calhoun was born on a Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota on April 26, 1919. In 1933, he moved to Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1937. Colonel Calhoun earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, a Bachelor Of Science Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also completed the Harvard Graduate School of Business Advanced Management Program. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Colonel Calhoun entered military service in July 1941. He married Lieutenant Constance Carpenter, ANC, on February 9, 1943 in Louisville, KY. Colonel Calhoun participated in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His military awards include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Korea and Vietnam Service Medals with three campaign stars, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served primarily as a Comptroller and Finance and Accounting Officer. From 1960 to 1963, he served as the Finance Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. From 1963 to 1965, while stationed at the Pentagon, he was appointed Legislative Liaison Between the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. He received designation as Distinguished Member of the Finance Regiment, U.S. Army which is the highest award presented by the U.S. Army Retired Finance Officers Association. He retired in 1970 with the rank of Colonel. After traveling and living all over the world during his military career, Colonel Calhoun chose to return to his beloved New Mexico to retire. After his retirement, Colonel Calhoun and his wife became actively involved in family genealogy and spent several trips traveling in Scotland, England, and France to trace the family ancestors. He was proud of his heritage and wanted to leave this history as a legacy for his descendants. Colonel Calhoun served in many offices and committees in the National and State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In 1990 to 1991, Colonel Calhoun was honored by being elected to the office of President General National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was awarded the New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal (the first ever presented in the state), National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Gold Good Citizenship Medal, the Minuteman Award, Patriot Medal, War Service Medal, Silver Good Citizenship Medal, Liberty Medal, and six Membership Awards for having sponsored fifty-three new members. Colonel Calhoun had proven 15 of his ancestors served during the Revolutionary War. After researching his American Lineage, Colonel Calhoun went on to research his European heritage. He served as President General of the National Huguenot Society and President General of the National Society Americans of Royal Descent. He was a member of the Order of the Three Crusades 1096-1192, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the USA, Baronial Order of the Magna Charta, General Society of Colonial Wars, Society of the War of 1812, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Association of Descendents of Knights of the Garter, and Descendents of Robert the Bruce. Colonel Calhoun was also a member of the Methodist Church, Military Order of the World Wars, Veterans of Foreign War, Retired Officers Association, St. Andrew's Society, Clan Colquhoun of North America and Canada, and was a Mason and Shriner. He was proud of his membership in these organizations and treasured the friendships he made in each.
Colonel Calhoun was devoted to his family, friends, and country. He was loved by young and old alike and will be remembered for his love of life, compassion for others, wisdom, and sense of humor. Once you became his friend you were his friend for life. During the past month, he received cards from friends all over the world. He was even honored with an invitation from President George W. Bush to attend the inaugural events. In spite of his illness, he continued to be active in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren up until his last weeks of life. He especially enjoyed attending the sports events of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their biggest fan.
Colonel Calhoun is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Constance Carpenter Calhoun; daughter, Judith Nichols and husband Roy; grandchildren, James and Julie and husband, Oscar; great grandchildren, Alexander, Kristy, and Josh; son, James Richard Calhoun and Carol Neff; and grandchildren, Christine, Austin, and Whitney; daughter, Nancy Martinez and husband, Dave; and grandchildren, Sean, Keith, Brett, Marissa, and Pete; daughter, Kathy Zangara and husband, Ken; and grandchildren, Jennifer, K.C., and Ashley; sisters, Regina Newton and husband, Rodney and Rita Wamel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Colonel Calhoun was always there for his family and friends and will always remain in their hearts and an inspiration in their lives. His family expresses their deepest gratitude to the Veterans Administration Hospital and especially to the caring staff on 4-D. Most of all, his family appreciates the compassionate care Colonel Calhoun received from his two physicians, Dr. Beverly Kloeppel and Dr. Diletta Reiner-Berg. They were always there with concern and love for Colonel Calhoun and the members of his family.
Services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Chaplin Lemuel Boyles, Col. (Ret.) USAF officiating. In Colonel Calhoun's honor, bagpipes will be played by Jason Stufft from St. Andrew's Society. Interment with military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew.
Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Wednesday, February 14, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Volunteer Office of the Veteran's Administration, 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, 87108 or to any of the organizations to which he belonged.
CALHOUN -- I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7Colonel (Ret. USA) James Robert Calhoun passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 11, 2001 in the presence of his family at the Veterans Administration Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
Colonel Calhoun was born on a Sioux Indian Reservation in North Dakota on April 26, 1919. In 1933, he moved to Santa Fe. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1937. Colonel Calhoun earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Colorado College, in Colorado Springs, a Bachelor Of Science Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He also completed the Harvard Graduate School of Business Advanced Management Program. He was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Colonel Calhoun entered military service in July 1941. He married Lieutenant Constance Carpenter, ANC, on February 9, 1943 in Louisville, KY. Colonel Calhoun participated in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. His military awards include the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Korea and Vietnam Service Medals with three campaign stars, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. He was a graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served primarily as a Comptroller and Finance and Accounting Officer. From 1960 to 1963, he served as the Finance Officer at the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY. From 1963 to 1965, while stationed at the Pentagon, he was appointed Legislative Liaison Between the Pentagon and the U.S. Congress. He received designation as Distinguished Member of the Finance Regiment, U.S. Army which is the highest award presented by the U.S. Army Retired Finance Officers Association. He retired in 1970 with the rank of Colonel. After traveling and living all over the world during his military career, Colonel Calhoun chose to return to his beloved New Mexico to retire. After his retirement, Colonel Calhoun and his wife became actively involved in family genealogy and spent several trips traveling in Scotland, England, and France to trace the family ancestors. He was proud of his heritage and wanted to leave this history as a legacy for his descendants. Colonel Calhoun served in many offices and committees in the National and State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. In 1990 to 1991, Colonel Calhoun was honored by being elected to the office of President General National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was awarded the New Mexico Distinguished Service Medal (the first ever presented in the state), National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Gold Good Citizenship Medal, the Minuteman Award, Patriot Medal, War Service Medal, Silver Good Citizenship Medal, Liberty Medal, and six Membership Awards for having sponsored fifty-three new members. Colonel Calhoun had proven 15 of his ancestors served during the Revolutionary War. After researching his American Lineage, Colonel Calhoun went on to research his European heritage. He served as President General of the National Huguenot Society and President General of the National Society Americans of Royal Descent. He was a member of the Order of the Three Crusades 1096-1192, Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in the USA, Baronial Order of the Magna Charta, General Society of Colonial Wars, Society of the War of 1812, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Association of Descendents of Knights of the Garter, and Descendents of Robert the Bruce. Colonel Calhoun was also a member of the Methodist Church, Military Order of the World Wars, Veterans of Foreign War, Retired Officers Association, St. Andrew's Society, Clan Colquhoun of North America and Canada, and was a Mason and Shriner. He was proud of his membership in these organizations and treasured the friendships he made in each.
Colonel Calhoun was devoted to his family, friends, and country. He was loved by young and old alike and will be remembered for his love of life, compassion for others, wisdom, and sense of humor. Once you became his friend you were his friend for life. During the past month, he received cards from friends all over the world. He was even honored with an invitation from President George W. Bush to attend the inaugural events. In spite of his illness, he continued to be active in the lives of his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren up until his last weeks of life. He especially enjoyed attending the sports events of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their biggest fan.
Colonel Calhoun is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Constance Carpenter Calhoun; daughter, Judith Nichols and husband Roy; grandchildren, James and Julie and husband, Oscar; great grandchildren, Alexander, Kristy, and Josh; son, James Richard Calhoun and Carol Neff; and grandchildren, Christine, Austin, and Whitney; daughter, Nancy Martinez and husband, Dave; and grandchildren, Sean, Keith, Brett, Marissa, and Pete; daughter, Kathy Zangara and husband, Ken; and grandchildren, Jennifer, K.C., and Ashley; sisters, Regina Newton and husband, Rodney and Rita Wamel; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Colonel Calhoun was always there for his family and friends and will always remain in their hearts and an inspiration in their lives. His family expresses their deepest gratitude to the Veterans Administration Hospital and especially to the caring staff on 4-D. Most of all, his family appreciates the compassionate care Colonel Calhoun received from his two physicians, Dr. Beverly Kloeppel and Dr. Diletta Reiner-Berg. They were always there with concern and love for Colonel Calhoun and the members of his family.
Services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2001, 11:00 a.m. at St. John's United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE, with Chaplin Lemuel Boyles, Col. (Ret.) USAF officiating. In Colonel Calhoun's honor, bagpipes will be played by Jason Stufft from St. Andrew's Society. Interment with military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephew.
Friends may visit at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. Wednesday, February 14, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Carla Ramirez, 5800 Lomas NE, 87110 or Volunteer Office of the Veteran's Administration, 1501 San Pedro Dr. SE, 87108 or to any of the organizations to which he belonged.
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