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Richard F. "Dick" Hull, Lt. Col USAF (Ret), 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2007. Dick was born on May 26, 1922 in Colorado Springs, CO to Harold Hull and Margaret D. Hull. He grew up in Denver and, after attending the University of Denver, he joined the U.S. Air Force. Dick proudly served his country during WWII as a bombardier flying the B-17s. His plane and crew were hit by enemy fire and Dick spent 19 months in a German POW camp. Upon his return home, he met his very special lady, Mary Jane, who was a stewardess with United Air Lines. Dick and Mary Jane were married on January 5, 1946 in Montgomery, AL. Dick's many assignments in the Air Force enabled him to serve in Alaska, Alabama, Germany,Virginia and California. During his military career, he was awarded many honors, ribbons, and medals including the Air War Medal and the Purple Heart. Dick retired from the Air Force in 1970 in San Bernardino, CA. As a civilian, he was employed by the San Bernardino County Hospital as a patient services manager. He retired in 1980 and was active in various organizations including the United Way and Toastmasters. Dick enjoyed many sports, especially tennis and golf. His leisure time was happily spent enjoying great rounds of golf and participating in tournaments. He and Mary Jane also enjoyed travel, embarking on many cruise vacations through the years. Dick will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends and by those whose lives he touched. He will be remembered not only for his great love for his country and patriotism, but also as a loving, devoted brother, husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Jane; one daughter, Kathy Stephens and husband, Don, of Albuquerque; two brothers, Jack Hull and wife, Carol, of Aurora, CO and Bob Thomas and wife, Mary Ellen of Spring Lake, MI; one sister, Barbara Kruse of Laramie, WY; a cousin, Don Doolittle and wife, Dana, of Orange, CA; two granddaughters, Kelly Stephens and fiance, J.J. Territo, both of Chandler, AZ and Kristin Stephens of Albuquerque; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 23, 2007 at Daniels Family Funeral Services. A private interment will take place at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA at a later date. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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