BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz" June 3, 1925 ~ August 28, 2014 Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on 10 September 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean. Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business. "Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years, Frances Nell (Wilder); five children, Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ); as well as sisters, Hazel (Hank), Norma and Gayle (Lawrence); a brother, Dennis (Lois); and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren, Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Max, Robert and Paul. Arrangements are pending for memorial service and interment with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077. www.uso.org/donatewww.uso.org/donate
Published in The Washington Post on Sept. 7, 2014
BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz"
June 3, 1925 - August 28, 2014
Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on September 10, 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean.
Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business.
"Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years Frances Nell (Wilder), five children: Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ), as well as Sisters Hazel (Hank), Norma, Gayle (Lawrence), a brother Dennis (Lois), and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers Max, Robert and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077 www.uso.org/donate
A memorial service celebrating Major Commons' life will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Please enter Fort Myer through either the Hatfield Gate located on Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street or Wright Gate, located on Marshall Drive at Meade Street just off of Rte. 110.
Published in The Washington Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015
Published in The Washington Post on Sept. 7, 2014
BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz"
June 3, 1925 - August 28, 2014
Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on September 10, 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean.
Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business.
"Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years Frances Nell (Wilder), five children: Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ), as well as Sisters Hazel (Hank), Norma, Gayle (Lawrence), a brother Dennis (Lois), and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers Max, Robert and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077 www.uso.org/donate
A memorial service celebrating Major Commons' life will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Please enter Fort Myer through either the Hatfield Gate located on Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street or Wright Gate, located on Marshall Drive at Meade Street just off of Rte. 110.
Published in The Washington Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015
BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz" June 3, 1925 ~ August 28, 2014 Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family. Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on 10 September 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean. Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business. "Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years, Frances Nell (Wilder); five children, Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ); as well as sisters, Hazel (Hank), Norma and Gayle (Lawrence); a brother, Dennis (Lois); and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren, Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers, Max, Robert and Paul. Arrangements are pending for memorial service and interment with Full Military Honors at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077. www.uso.org/donatewww.uso.org/donate
Published in The Washington Post on Sept. 7, 2014
BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz"
June 3, 1925 - August 28, 2014
Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on September 10, 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean.
Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business.
"Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years Frances Nell (Wilder), five children: Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ), as well as Sisters Hazel (Hank), Norma, Gayle (Lawrence), a brother Dennis (Lois), and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers Max, Robert and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077 www.uso.org/donate
A memorial service celebrating Major Commons' life will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Please enter Fort Myer through either the Hatfield Gate located on Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street or Wright Gate, located on Marshall Drive at Meade Street just off of Rte. 110.
Published in The Washington Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015
Published in The Washington Post on Sept. 7, 2014
BASIL LEWIS COMMONS "Buz"
June 3, 1925 - August 28, 2014
Major Basil Lewis "Buz" Commons, USAF (Ret.) 89, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Basil was born in Hopkins, Michigan on June 3, 1925, the eldest child of the late Harry and Irene (Beck) Commons. Major Commons joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 18 on September 10, 1943 where he earned his pilot wings in 1945. An honored WWII veteran, Major Commons served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20 years. Major Commons was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross as Mission Commander for the daring Eighth Air Force Arctic Rescue Operations Mission, in November 1958, saving the lives of 20 scientists and airmen stranded on shattered Ice Floe Alpha, in the Arctic Ocean.
Major Commons retired from the United States Air Force in 1963 and relocated his family to the Washington, DC area where he enjoyed successful careers in real estate and private business.
"Buz" as Major Basil L. Commons was lovingly known to all, is survived by his dear wife of 62 years Frances Nell (Wilder), five children: Susan D. Commons Goble (Jim), Major General David L. Commons. USAF (Ret.) (Barbara), Carla Commons, John B. Commons (Christin) and Norma Commons Ramsey (Russ), as well as Sisters Hazel (Hank), Norma, Gayle (Lawrence), a brother Dennis (Lois), and sisters-in-law, Beverly, Joyce and Beverly. He also leaves behind seven adoring grandchildren Chris, Michael, Bailey, Eric, Mark, Grayson and Paige, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by brothers Max, Robert and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077 www.uso.org/donate
A memorial service celebrating Major Commons' life will be held at Fort Myer Old Post Chapel on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1 p.m. followed by interment with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Please enter Fort Myer through either the Hatfield Gate located on Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street or Wright Gate, located on Marshall Drive at Meade Street just off of Rte. 110.
Published in The Washington Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2015
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