Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
Christian Grim & Mary Morgan - Person Sheet
DeathMar 7, 2008, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM10
BurialMar 17, 2008, Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co., NM10
FatherHenson William POYNTER (1883-1969)
MotherNellie Niola COTTRILL (1888-1981)
Misc. Notes
Obituary found on Findagrave.com:
Lt. Col Herbert M. Poynter, USAF (Ret.), a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at a local hospital. He was predeceased by parents Henson and Nellie Poynter; his wife of 45 years, Retha (D: 9 Mar 1996); sister Madeline Poynter; and brothers Noel and Drexel Poynter.
Herbert was survived by his second wife, Ann Bazan Poynter of Albuquerque, whom he married on August 2, 1997; daughters: Teresa A. Vierregger (husband Roger) of Springfield, Nebraska; Susan A. Meline (husband Mike) of Albuquerque; sons: Steven G. Poynter (wife Kim) of Albuquerque, Gregory A. Poynter (wife Vicky) of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren: Mikayla Vierregger and Alyssa Vierregger, Madeline Settle and Cameron Settle, Grant Meline, Jason Poynter, Chrissy Poynter, Angie Poynter, Cede Lindley and Ryne Lindley; brother Robert Poynter (wife Ellen) of Pensacola, Florida; and numerous friends and family.
Herbert married Retha Savage on September 23, 1950, in Clarksburg. He was a pilot and instructor during the Korean Conflict and The Vietnam War. He was stationed with Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Omaha, Nebraska, where he retired after 23 years of devoted service. He then moved to Albuquerque in 1977 as the franchisee of Godfather's Pizza in New Mexico and West Texas. During his retirement, he returned to his passion of flight and founded the Lobo Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Albuquerque.
A Memorial Mass was on March 15, 2008 at John XXIII Catholic Community on Tramway Ridge in Albuquerque. A Scripture Service was held on March 14, 2008 at French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment was on March 17, 2008 at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Lt. Col Herbert M. Poynter, USAF (Ret.), a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at a local hospital. He was predeceased by parents Henson and Nellie Poynter; his wife of 45 years, Retha (D: 9 Mar 1996); sister Madeline Poynter; and brothers Noel and Drexel Poynter.
Herbert was survived by his second wife, Ann Bazan Poynter of Albuquerque, whom he married on August 2, 1997; daughters: Teresa A. Vierregger (husband Roger) of Springfield, Nebraska; Susan A. Meline (husband Mike) of Albuquerque; sons: Steven G. Poynter (wife Kim) of Albuquerque, Gregory A. Poynter (wife Vicky) of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren: Mikayla Vierregger and Alyssa Vierregger, Madeline Settle and Cameron Settle, Grant Meline, Jason Poynter, Chrissy Poynter, Angie Poynter, Cede Lindley and Ryne Lindley; brother Robert Poynter (wife Ellen) of Pensacola, Florida; and numerous friends and family.
Herbert married Retha Savage on September 23, 1950, in Clarksburg. He was a pilot and instructor during the Korean Conflict and The Vietnam War. He was stationed with Strategic Air Command Headquarters, Omaha, Nebraska, where he retired after 23 years of devoted service. He then moved to Albuquerque in 1977 as the franchisee of Godfather's Pizza in New Mexico and West Texas. During his retirement, he returned to his passion of flight and founded the Lobo Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force Albuquerque.
A Memorial Mass was on March 15, 2008 at John XXIII Catholic Community on Tramway Ridge in Albuquerque. A Scripture Service was held on March 14, 2008 at French Mortuary-Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Interment was on March 17, 2008 at Santa Fe National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.