Obit of Echols, Loren - Kiowa County, Oklahoma

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Loren Echols 1916 - 2008 After a full professional and family life, 
at the age of 92 Loren Echols died suddenly of natural causes on 
November 20, 2008. He lived at home in Escondido and is survived by 
Betty Echols, his wife of 62 years. Loren was preceded in death by 
daughter, Kathryn. He is also survived by his children, Barbara 
Clingwald of Carpinteria, John Echols of Atascadero and Curt Echols 
of Escondido. Loren's nieces and nephews, grandchildren and new 
great-grandson comprise the family he loved and that will miss him. 
Born on July 16, 1916, in Gotebo, Oklahoma, his family moved to 
California, where Loren graduated from Bakersfield High School. 
During WWII, he served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force. His honors 
included The Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Clusters, 
Presidential Unit Citation, American Campaign, European-African-
Middle Eastern Campaign with 3 Stars, WWII Victory. As a bombardier 
he served in the North African and Mediterranean Theaters, flying in 
56 missions. Following his service in the Korean War he returned to 
Bakersfield and resumed a life in farming. In 1952 he began his 
career with the Department of Agriculture as a surveyor and became 
the manager in the 20-year course of his career. After his retirement 
he enjoyed traveling extensively with his wife. The family is holding 
a private service on Saturday, December 6, in Escondido, CA. 

Published in the Bakersfield Californian on 11/30/2008
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