He was a combat medic in the Korean War.
He worked multiple jobs but primarily with General Motors and retired in 1990. Truman found a new passion in wood working. He made multiple kids toys and puzzles. Many family members have wooden boxes by Truman as well as a few who have roll top desks perfectly crafted by him. He was able to look at a picture in a magazine and replicate whatever the wood project was with his little touches. He was always "making sawdust."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 11 brother and sisters, several nieces, and nephews.
Truman is survived by his wife of 67 years Louise, daughter Kathy Thomas (Herb), son Tom Choate (Debbie). Grandchildren Stephanie Reese (James), Jennifer Huffman (Jay), Faith Huffman (Mike), Clark Choate (the late Jessica). Great Grandchildren Ryan Bonfini (Lilly), Brandi Mitchell (Isaiah), Ashley Mitchell, Taylor Mitchell, Lance Wilcox, Travis Mitchell, Connor Bell, Rosalie Choate, Everett Choate. Great-Great Grandchildren Rowan Bonfini and Lucian Claudio.
He was a combat medic in the Korean War.
He worked multiple jobs but primarily with General Motors and retired in 1990. Truman found a new passion in wood working. He made multiple kids toys and puzzles. Many family members have wooden boxes by Truman as well as a few who have roll top desks perfectly crafted by him. He was able to look at a picture in a magazine and replicate whatever the wood project was with his little touches. He was always "making sawdust."
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his 11 brother and sisters, several nieces, and nephews.
Truman is survived by his wife of 67 years Louise, daughter Kathy Thomas (Herb), son Tom Choate (Debbie). Grandchildren Stephanie Reese (James), Jennifer Huffman (Jay), Faith Huffman (Mike), Clark Choate (the late Jessica). Great Grandchildren Ryan Bonfini (Lilly), Brandi Mitchell (Isaiah), Ashley Mitchell, Taylor Mitchell, Lance Wilcox, Travis Mitchell, Connor Bell, Rosalie Choate, Everett Choate. Great-Great Grandchildren Rowan Bonfini and Lucian Claudio.
Family Members
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Arney Austin Choate
1910–2008
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Edward Edgar Choate
1912–2001
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Elmer Clark Choate
1914–1991
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Elbert Choate
1916–2005
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Ellen Choate Boman
1918–1999
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Delta Netta Choate Pennycuff
1921–2007
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Jewel Choate Richardson
1923–1955
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Lela Jean Choate Range
1925–1998
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Wilma Ruth Choate
1927–1928
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Charles Dean Choate
1932–2012
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Jonnie Allene Choate Mullinix
1934–2022