More detail on this person: A native of Golden
Meadow, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA since
1968, Ted left earth on his last "flight" on
Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the age of 81. Ted
proudly served in the United States Army and
Louisiana National Guard for 25 years as a
helicopter and fixed wing pilot. During his
career, he served in Germany and Vietnam where
he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the
Bronze Star and the Air Medal and the Master
Aviation Award. Ted was a true raconteur, never at
a loss for a great story or good conversation. He
was immensely proud of his Cajun ancestry and
was fluent in French. He is survived by his loving
wife of 58 years, Diana Robinson Jambon; daughter,
Suzanne Jambon-Horne; two sons, Paul Jambon
and wife Vickie, and Dean Jambon and wife
Cathleen; three grandchildren, Taylor Marie Horne,
Evan Mac Horne, and Noelle Deane Jambon and
Bayou Lafourche family. He graduated from
Louisiana State University receiving two Bachelors
of Science Degrees in 1964 and 1969 and Masters
of Arts in 1972. Upon attaining his Master Degree
in Early Modern French Political History, his life
long career in teaching history began. Ted also
enjoyed careers in safety consulting and
management. In retirement, he volunteered 15 years
at the LSU Rural Life Museum. Ted was a member
of the military organizations MOWW and MOAA,
L'Assemblee Francaise, Friends of French Studies
at LSU, Friends of the Louisiana State Archives,
Baton Rouge Genealogy & Historical Society, the
French Table and enjoyed many reunions with the
National VHPA. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Etienne and Rosa St. Pierre Jambon; and
son-in-law, Rock Horne. A memorial gathering will
be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817
Jefferson Hwy, on Tuesday, November 25, 2014
from 1 pm until a Celebration of Life Memorial
Service at 2 pm. A private burial will be held in
Port Hudson National Cemetery. Because of Ted's
love of history and community, in lieu of flowers
he requested that donations be sent to the LSU
Rural Life Museum, P.O. Box 14852, Baton Rouge,
LA 70898. The family would like to thank Dr.
Miletello and his staff, Hospice of Baton Rouge,
Cypress Home Health, and his caregivers for their
kind and professional care. Family and friends may
sign the online memorial or leave a personal note
to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Nov. 11 to Nov.
25, 2014
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