ZUPAN TERRY M

MAJ Terry M. Zupan was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 03/25/2005 at the age of 62.5
Salt Lake City, UT
Flight Class 67-9
Date of Birth 09/29/1942
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 68 AHC in 67-68
This information was provided by Richard Snow, 145 CAB Association

More detail on this person: Terry M. Zupan died on March 25, 2005, in Mobile Ala., following a long illness.

Born in Price on Sept. 29, 1942, to Theodore Richard (Ted) and Maunty Whitmore Zupan. He graduated from Wasatch High School in Heber City. In pursuit to become a doctor, he attended many colleges and received a B.S. in science. Terry was blessed with many talents and was an accomplished trumpet player. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served as a warrant officer/helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. During his 17 year Army career, he accepted a direct commission to 1st Lt. and served his country honorably. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism while participation in aerial flight in the Republic of Vietnam. The Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, and the 27 Oak Leaf Clusters were presented to him for meritorious achievement in ground operations and flying over 950 combat hours. Terry attained the rank of Major before his disability retirement in 1984.

Terry will now peacefully rest with his parents, Ted and Maunty, and little sister, Lynne Zupan. He was married to Eva Sokolowski 1969-1974 and is survived by children, Marie Zupan Piaget (Charles), Ogden; Michael Zupan, Carson City, NV, and Belinda Zupan Morris, Tacoma WA. Also grandchildren, Kelsey and Alex. He married La Vonne Smith 1975-1981 and is survived by children, Wes Smith, Kevin Smith, Ted Zupan and Teliatha Zupan, All of Las Vegas, NV. Also grandchild, Brandon. Terry married Gayle B. Campbell in 1985, and was later divorced. He is also survived by sister, Boni Zupan Losee (Richard Scot), Provo.

Our sincere gratitude goes out to all of the dear friends who cared and gave so much to Terry. You will remain treasures in our hearts forever. A graveside military memorial service will be held in his honor Saturday. April 9, at 1 p.m., at the Heber City Cemetery.

Burial information: Heber City Cemetery

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