More detail on this person: STEPHAN L. SINK
(Steve) was born in Richmond, Indiana on June 6th,
1936 to Eldin and Norma Eley Sink, but spent most
of his youth in Ohio. He joined the Army in
October 1958 and retired at the rank of Chief
Warrant Officer in January 1986. He served two
tours as a helicopter pilot in the Viet Nam War
(1965-66 and 1968-69). He also served two
peace-time tours in South Korea in the 1980's.
During Steve's military career he was awarded 36
air medals including the Distinguished Flying
Cross, and the Bronze Star.
It was during one of the tours in South Korea that
Steve met his wife, Susan Bailey Sink, who sadly
predeceased him in 2010. She was working at the
Taegu Military Compound as a teacher with the
Department of Defense, teaching second grade at a
Base elementary school. They were married in
Massachusetts (?) on January 2nd, 1981. Following
Steve's retirement from the Army on January 31st,
1986, they decided to settle in Coronado, CA where
Sue had a sister (Anne Bailey Shealy).
Steve and Sue had a very active social life
post-retirement and were part of the "Hole in the
Wall Gang" that met for dinner in the same end
booth every Friday night at the Brigantine
restaurant. Steve also bowled at the North Island
Lanes every week with his buddies. Not one to sit
on his laurels, Steve worked for H. and R. Block
tax preparers and as a doorman at the Coronado
Shores after his retirement, as well as
volunteering as a Meals-on-Wheels driver.
Steve passed away on January 17th due to
complications following a fall at his home. He
left this world peacefully, surrounded by family
members. He is survived by sons David, Sean (Jill)
and Erik Sink, daughter ?, and many nieces and
nephews. His ashes will join Sue's, at rest in
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. A memorial
service will be held at a future date.
Burial information: Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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