Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....Teagarden, Joseph Worth January 19 2005
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The Bakersfield Californian
Joseph Worth Teagarden
Feb. 12, 1918 - Jan. 19, 2005

Joe W. Teagarden, 86, cherished and loved by his family, passed away on 
January 19, 2005, at his home. 

He was born on February 12, 1918, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Terrill Prep 
School and Southern Methodist University. During WWII, he was in the U.S. Air 
Force. As a member of the 6th Ferrying Group, he was the Commanding Officer of 
the Ferrying Squadron in Palm Springs, CA. In the European theater, he was 
with the Air Transport Command and was Director of Operations in England and 
France. Among other medals, he was awarded two Bronze Stars. After the war, he 
moved to California where he began a career in farming, after which he started 
a new career in the life insurance business with New York Life. He soon moved 
to New England Life where he achieved the highest awards from his company and 
retired with 25 years in the industry. His greatest passion was to be on the 
golf course with his friends. Some have accused him of wearing out the range 
ball machine at Bakersfield Country Club and Stockdale Country Club, both of 
which he was a member. 

First wife, Evie Rush and second wife, Martha Jean preceded him in death. He 
is survived by his wife of 21 years, Barbara; a sister, Elizabeth Jackman of 
San Francisco, CA; a brother, Frank Teagarden of Houston, TX; two sons and 
their wives, Joseph and Diana of Memphis, TN, and Tom and Susan of 
Bakersfield; two step-daughters, Heather and Linda. Seven grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren also survive him. 

At Joes request, there will be no services. Those who wish may make a donation 
to Optimal Hospice Care.


Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

Funeral Directors 


Additional Comments:
Volunteer submission - No relation to deceased.


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