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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