Posts Tagged ‘E’

Roger Erickstad, Captain, USAFJuly 27, 1934 – June 09, 2025 LONGVIEW — Selmer Roger Erickstad was born on July 27, 1934, near the town of Devils Lake in North Dakota to Josephine and Selmer Erickstad. He grew up on a homestead wheat farm in North Dakota and graduated from Devil’s Lake High School in 1952.…

Dale L. Eppinger, Colonel, USAF (Retired)October 01, 1932 – March 25, 2025 Colonel Dale L. Eppinger (92) passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. He was born to Carl and Minnie Eppinger of New Bedford, Pennsylvania, on October 1, 1932. He attended a four-room school for his elementary education and in 1950 graduated from Union…

William D. Eastman, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)June 04, 1932 – May 23, 2024 Eastman Jr., William Donald “Don” Flew His Last Flight West on May 23, 2024. Don was born on June 4, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Don is a graduate of Texas Tech…

William J. Eaton, USAFJanuary 15, 1977 – July 13, 2023

Kenneth E. Ernest, Major, USAF (Retired)May 08, 1939 – Jan 04, 2001 Kenneth’s obituary has not been located as of the date of this post. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Captain/Major Ernest served as a HH-53C pilot (Call sign “Jolly Green”) during the Vietnam War with the 40th ARRS in the 1969-1972-time frame.

Carroll E. Eppley, Major, USAF (Retired) March 13, 1933 – May 23, 2004 Carroll E. “Epp” Eppley, 71, died Sunday, May 23, 2004, at his home in Sparks, Nevada. Military services were Tuesday at Veterans Cemetery, Fernley, Nevada. He was born March 13, 1933, to Arnold R. and Alberta Harriett (Collar) Eppley near Shell Knob,…

Norman F. Eldridge, Major, USAF (Retired) April 06, 1931 – June 06, 2007 Norman F. Eldridge, 76, a retired principal of Sarcoxie Elementary, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Chapel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~…

Fred J. Eaton, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired) March 27, 1933 – September 05, 1993 Lt. Col. Fred J. Eaton, 60, 1835 Wind Harbor Drive, Belle Isle, died Sunday, Sept. 5. Colonel Eaton was retired from the Air Force. Born in Indiana, he moved to Central Florida in 1980. Survivors: son, Chris, Belle Isle; brother, Jack,…

Retired Major William Emmett Ellis was 76 years old when he entered into eternity on Dec. 16, 2022. He was born in Marianna, Fla. on Oct. 10, 1946, to the late Charles E. and Dorothy (Beasley) Ellis. He was raised in San Antonio, Texas by his parents and with his sister, Pamela. William joined the…