Landon Haynes Cullum age 91 of Wichita Falls, Texas. Born July 21, 1922 to Leila Beall Anderson Cullum and Landon Haynes Cullum, Sr.
Died Monday, March 31, 2014
Landon was a thoughtful, kind, easy going, curious, methodical fellow with a strong moral compass. His word and handshake were his bond and most who knew him from ages 3 - 93+ called him Landon and friend.
Eldest son of Landon Haynes "Shine" Cullum and Leila Beall Anderson Cullum, Landon lived his whole life in Wichita Falls with the exception of a stint in the Army Air Corp as flight engineer on the B-29 (828 bomb squadron, 499 bomb group) in the Pacific theater during WWII. Before WWII he attended the University of Texas - Austin where he earned a bachelors and masters degree in mechanical engineering with honors. Following the war and a few months of camping in the national parks to decompress, Landon returned to the family oil business working with his father and younger brother Jim.
He married Helen Louise Andersen and they had a son Landon Jerome "Jay" Cullum. He and Helen divorced, and he later met and married Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Singleton in 1960. They had one daughter, Mary. Landon and Liz forged quite a happy partnership that lasted 53 years until Liz's death in February 2013.
Landon lived a unique life: he was a dedicated family man, friend, fisherman, marksman, engineer, teacher, tinkerer, pilot, avid reader and story teller, lover of poetry and music, athlete, rancher, oilman, dog trainer, conservationist, elder in the Presbyterian Church, philanthropist, caregiver. He even roller skated, sang barber shop tenor and baked ginger bread. His curiosity and zeal for learning and excellence never ended and knew no bounds.
He was a passionate fly fisherman from the time at age 7 his father Shine gave him his first bamboo fly rod and put him on the Conejos River outside of Antonito, CO. He and Liz fished the rivers and waters of the US, Central and South America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia - the lighter the rod and line to play and land the fish on, the better he liked it. It also pleased him to tie his own flies. Like writing his own computer programs or loading his own shotgun shells, he appreciated the nuance and control he could gain by going the extra steps and making them to his own specifications.
He was a natural marksman and was a member of the US National Rifle team in his early teens and named to the All American Skeet team in 1940. He became the first man in international skeet competition to break successively the 100, 200, 350 and 500 clay target records in all bore competition. He defended his titles three years running (1938-1940) As with every endeavor in his life, it wasn't the competition or the winning but the bettering of his personal best or the improving of a skill that was his pleasure, motivation and focus. It was fitting that as late as the first weekend of this February he went out to his ranch in Henrietta with his nephew Dick and broke 23 of 25 clay targets with his .410. Old pleasures and friendships did indeed last a lifetime.
Not just an avid Skeet Shooter, Landon was also a hunter as most fellows of that generation were. Landon's love of hunting took him even farther afield than the fishing did. He hunted big game and birds the world over. He and Liz took son Jay to Africa on safari for 6 weeks - although by that time Landon was more interested in photographing the game than shooting them. Hunting ducks on Lake Kemp, dove and quail on his and friends' ranches were lifelong pleasures. Hunting led to Dog Training which brought Landon a whole new, cherished group of friends and filled his life with many bird dogs through the years who were as much family as pointer or retriever - sharing food, ice cream, lap and home.
When he returned from the war he bought a P-51 Mustang and thus began a lifelong obsession with flying and airplanes. He owned and piloted multiple airplanes besides the mustang over the years including 2 motor gliders, an amphibious SeaBee, a couple of passenger planes for family vacations and even built an orange Bi-Plane in the family garage! He was featured on the cover of the EAA magazine for that one. He loved flying aerobatics and flying his beloved T-34 as part of a group who flew formation and aerobatics for air shows and fun. His son Jay shared that passion of flying much to Landon's delight. As with most of his passions, this hobby introduced him to many lifelong friends from all over the world.
Landon and Liz's daughter Mary described her parents as the pied pipers of play. They both loved people and had a gift for hospitality, teaching, recreation and play. They delighted in sharing their skills, joys and interests with friends, family and everybody else that wanted to come along, the more the merrier. Whether it was fishing or shooting or wildflower picking on the ranch; going up for a barrel roll and loop de loop in the airplane; learning to turn a candlestick on the lathe or to weld; working on a science fair project or building a tunnel under the lot next door, or building a fort; going camping or running the dogs- Landon and Liz welcomed us, put us at ease, showed us how to laugh, to enjoy life and each other, and play for the sake and pleasure of learning, improving or just plain ol' love of playing and spending time in good company. Landon and Liz left lots of us better folks for having known and played and supped with them. Mary and Jay hope you were lucky enough to have called Landon friend. He would have liked that.
Landon is survived by his son Jay Cullum and his wife Charlotte of Pilot Point, TX; daughter Mary Cullum Thorp and her husband Don of Fort Worth; cherished grand daughter Madi Kuenzli and her father Kevin Kuenzli of Fort Worth; grandson Dan Archer and wife Lindsey of Fairview; Landon's sister Carol Cullum Allred of Wichita Falls; nephew and good friend Dick Allred and his wife Renee of Wichita Falls; brother-in-law Dr. Earl Singleton and wife Beverly of Waynesville, NC; brother-in-law Dr. George Singleton and wife Linda of Gainesville, FL; nieces, nephews and friends galore for which he was very pleased and grateful.
Landon and his family are grateful to the fine, caring people at Hospice for allowing him to die as he lived, on his own terms with his family around him. Also our special thanks to care giver Brenna Hoegger for her presence, care and support of Landon and Mary that last month.
In lieu of flowers, we'd be happy for you to make a gift to Hospice or a charity of your choosing.
A Memorial and Celebration of Landon's life will be at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls Wednesday, April 9 at 3 pm.
Died Monday, March 31, 2014
Landon was a thoughtful, kind, easy going, curious, methodical fellow with a strong moral compass. His word and handshake were his bond and most who knew him from ages 3 - 93+ called him Landon and friend.
Eldest son of Landon Haynes "Shine" Cullum and Leila Beall Anderson Cullum, Landon lived his whole life in Wichita Falls with the exception of a stint in the Army Air Corp as flight engineer on the B-29 (828 bomb squadron, 499 bomb group) in the Pacific theater during WWII. Before WWII he attended the University of Texas - Austin where he earned a bachelors and masters degree in mechanical engineering with honors. Following the war and a few months of camping in the national parks to decompress, Landon returned to the family oil business working with his father and younger brother Jim.
He married Helen Louise Andersen and they had a son Landon Jerome "Jay" Cullum. He and Helen divorced, and he later met and married Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Singleton in 1960. They had one daughter, Mary. Landon and Liz forged quite a happy partnership that lasted 53 years until Liz's death in February 2013.
Landon lived a unique life: he was a dedicated family man, friend, fisherman, marksman, engineer, teacher, tinkerer, pilot, avid reader and story teller, lover of poetry and music, athlete, rancher, oilman, dog trainer, conservationist, elder in the Presbyterian Church, philanthropist, caregiver. He even roller skated, sang barber shop tenor and baked ginger bread. His curiosity and zeal for learning and excellence never ended and knew no bounds.
He was a passionate fly fisherman from the time at age 7 his father Shine gave him his first bamboo fly rod and put him on the Conejos River outside of Antonito, CO. He and Liz fished the rivers and waters of the US, Central and South America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia - the lighter the rod and line to play and land the fish on, the better he liked it. It also pleased him to tie his own flies. Like writing his own computer programs or loading his own shotgun shells, he appreciated the nuance and control he could gain by going the extra steps and making them to his own specifications.
He was a natural marksman and was a member of the US National Rifle team in his early teens and named to the All American Skeet team in 1940. He became the first man in international skeet competition to break successively the 100, 200, 350 and 500 clay target records in all bore competition. He defended his titles three years running (1938-1940) As with every endeavor in his life, it wasn't the competition or the winning but the bettering of his personal best or the improving of a skill that was his pleasure, motivation and focus. It was fitting that as late as the first weekend of this February he went out to his ranch in Henrietta with his nephew Dick and broke 23 of 25 clay targets with his .410. Old pleasures and friendships did indeed last a lifetime.
Not just an avid Skeet Shooter, Landon was also a hunter as most fellows of that generation were. Landon's love of hunting took him even farther afield than the fishing did. He hunted big game and birds the world over. He and Liz took son Jay to Africa on safari for 6 weeks - although by that time Landon was more interested in photographing the game than shooting them. Hunting ducks on Lake Kemp, dove and quail on his and friends' ranches were lifelong pleasures. Hunting led to Dog Training which brought Landon a whole new, cherished group of friends and filled his life with many bird dogs through the years who were as much family as pointer or retriever - sharing food, ice cream, lap and home.
When he returned from the war he bought a P-51 Mustang and thus began a lifelong obsession with flying and airplanes. He owned and piloted multiple airplanes besides the mustang over the years including 2 motor gliders, an amphibious SeaBee, a couple of passenger planes for family vacations and even built an orange Bi-Plane in the family garage! He was featured on the cover of the EAA magazine for that one. He loved flying aerobatics and flying his beloved T-34 as part of a group who flew formation and aerobatics for air shows and fun. His son Jay shared that passion of flying much to Landon's delight. As with most of his passions, this hobby introduced him to many lifelong friends from all over the world.
Landon and Liz's daughter Mary described her parents as the pied pipers of play. They both loved people and had a gift for hospitality, teaching, recreation and play. They delighted in sharing their skills, joys and interests with friends, family and everybody else that wanted to come along, the more the merrier. Whether it was fishing or shooting or wildflower picking on the ranch; going up for a barrel roll and loop de loop in the airplane; learning to turn a candlestick on the lathe or to weld; working on a science fair project or building a tunnel under the lot next door, or building a fort; going camping or running the dogs- Landon and Liz welcomed us, put us at ease, showed us how to laugh, to enjoy life and each other, and play for the sake and pleasure of learning, improving or just plain ol' love of playing and spending time in good company. Landon and Liz left lots of us better folks for having known and played and supped with them. Mary and Jay hope you were lucky enough to have called Landon friend. He would have liked that.
Landon is survived by his son Jay Cullum and his wife Charlotte of Pilot Point, TX; daughter Mary Cullum Thorp and her husband Don of Fort Worth; cherished grand daughter Madi Kuenzli and her father Kevin Kuenzli of Fort Worth; grandson Dan Archer and wife Lindsey of Fairview; Landon's sister Carol Cullum Allred of Wichita Falls; nephew and good friend Dick Allred and his wife Renee of Wichita Falls; brother-in-law Dr. Earl Singleton and wife Beverly of Waynesville, NC; brother-in-law Dr. George Singleton and wife Linda of Gainesville, FL; nieces, nephews and friends galore for which he was very pleased and grateful.
Landon and his family are grateful to the fine, caring people at Hospice for allowing him to die as he lived, on his own terms with his family around him. Also our special thanks to care giver Brenna Hoegger for her presence, care and support of Landon and Mary that last month.
In lieu of flowers, we'd be happy for you to make a gift to Hospice or a charity of your choosing.
A Memorial and Celebration of Landon's life will be at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls Wednesday, April 9 at 3 pm.
Landon Haynes Cullum age 91 of Wichita Falls, Texas. Born July 21, 1922 to Leila Beall Anderson Cullum and Landon Haynes Cullum, Sr.
Died Monday, March 31, 2014
Landon was a thoughtful, kind, easy going, curious, methodical fellow with a strong moral compass. His word and handshake were his bond and most who knew him from ages 3 - 93+ called him Landon and friend.
Eldest son of Landon Haynes "Shine" Cullum and Leila Beall Anderson Cullum, Landon lived his whole life in Wichita Falls with the exception of a stint in the Army Air Corp as flight engineer on the B-29 (828 bomb squadron, 499 bomb group) in the Pacific theater during WWII. Before WWII he attended the University of Texas - Austin where he earned a bachelors and masters degree in mechanical engineering with honors. Following the war and a few months of camping in the national parks to decompress, Landon returned to the family oil business working with his father and younger brother Jim.
He married Helen Louise Andersen and they had a son Landon Jerome "Jay" Cullum. He and Helen divorced, and he later met and married Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Singleton in 1960. They had one daughter, Mary. Landon and Liz forged quite a happy partnership that lasted 53 years until Liz's death in February 2013.
Landon lived a unique life: he was a dedicated family man, friend, fisherman, marksman, engineer, teacher, tinkerer, pilot, avid reader and story teller, lover of poetry and music, athlete, rancher, oilman, dog trainer, conservationist, elder in the Presbyterian Church, philanthropist, caregiver. He even roller skated, sang barber shop tenor and baked ginger bread. His curiosity and zeal for learning and excellence never ended and knew no bounds.
He was a passionate fly fisherman from the time at age 7 his father Shine gave him his first bamboo fly rod and put him on the Conejos River outside of Antonito, CO. He and Liz fished the rivers and waters of the US, Central and South America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia - the lighter the rod and line to play and land the fish on, the better he liked it. It also pleased him to tie his own flies. Like writing his own computer programs or loading his own shotgun shells, he appreciated the nuance and control he could gain by going the extra steps and making them to his own specifications.
He was a natural marksman and was a member of the US National Rifle team in his early teens and named to the All American Skeet team in 1940. He became the first man in international skeet competition to break successively the 100, 200, 350 and 500 clay target records in all bore competition. He defended his titles three years running (1938-1940) As with every endeavor in his life, it wasn't the competition or the winning but the bettering of his personal best or the improving of a skill that was his pleasure, motivation and focus. It was fitting that as late as the first weekend of this February he went out to his ranch in Henrietta with his nephew Dick and broke 23 of 25 clay targets with his .410. Old pleasures and friendships did indeed last a lifetime.
Not just an avid Skeet Shooter, Landon was also a hunter as most fellows of that generation were. Landon's love of hunting took him even farther afield than the fishing did. He hunted big game and birds the world over. He and Liz took son Jay to Africa on safari for 6 weeks - although by that time Landon was more interested in photographing the game than shooting them. Hunting ducks on Lake Kemp, dove and quail on his and friends' ranches were lifelong pleasures. Hunting led to Dog Training which brought Landon a whole new, cherished group of friends and filled his life with many bird dogs through the years who were as much family as pointer or retriever - sharing food, ice cream, lap and home.
When he returned from the war he bought a P-51 Mustang and thus began a lifelong obsession with flying and airplanes. He owned and piloted multiple airplanes besides the mustang over the years including 2 motor gliders, an amphibious SeaBee, a couple of passenger planes for family vacations and even built an orange Bi-Plane in the family garage! He was featured on the cover of the EAA magazine for that one. He loved flying aerobatics and flying his beloved T-34 as part of a group who flew formation and aerobatics for air shows and fun. His son Jay shared that passion of flying much to Landon's delight. As with most of his passions, this hobby introduced him to many lifelong friends from all over the world.
Landon and Liz's daughter Mary described her parents as the pied pipers of play. They both loved people and had a gift for hospitality, teaching, recreation and play. They delighted in sharing their skills, joys and interests with friends, family and everybody else that wanted to come along, the more the merrier. Whether it was fishing or shooting or wildflower picking on the ranch; going up for a barrel roll and loop de loop in the airplane; learning to turn a candlestick on the lathe or to weld; working on a science fair project or building a tunnel under the lot next door, or building a fort; going camping or running the dogs- Landon and Liz welcomed us, put us at ease, showed us how to laugh, to enjoy life and each other, and play for the sake and pleasure of learning, improving or just plain ol' love of playing and spending time in good company. Landon and Liz left lots of us better folks for having known and played and supped with them. Mary and Jay hope you were lucky enough to have called Landon friend. He would have liked that.
Landon is survived by his son Jay Cullum and his wife Charlotte of Pilot Point, TX; daughter Mary Cullum Thorp and her husband Don of Fort Worth; cherished grand daughter Madi Kuenzli and her father Kevin Kuenzli of Fort Worth; grandson Dan Archer and wife Lindsey of Fairview; Landon's sister Carol Cullum Allred of Wichita Falls; nephew and good friend Dick Allred and his wife Renee of Wichita Falls; brother-in-law Dr. Earl Singleton and wife Beverly of Waynesville, NC; brother-in-law Dr. George Singleton and wife Linda of Gainesville, FL; nieces, nephews and friends galore for which he was very pleased and grateful.
Landon and his family are grateful to the fine, caring people at Hospice for allowing him to die as he lived, on his own terms with his family around him. Also our special thanks to care giver Brenna Hoegger for her presence, care and support of Landon and Mary that last month.
In lieu of flowers, we'd be happy for you to make a gift to Hospice or a charity of your choosing.
A Memorial and Celebration of Landon's life will be at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls Wednesday, April 9 at 3 pm.
Died Monday, March 31, 2014
Landon was a thoughtful, kind, easy going, curious, methodical fellow with a strong moral compass. His word and handshake were his bond and most who knew him from ages 3 - 93+ called him Landon and friend.
Eldest son of Landon Haynes "Shine" Cullum and Leila Beall Anderson Cullum, Landon lived his whole life in Wichita Falls with the exception of a stint in the Army Air Corp as flight engineer on the B-29 (828 bomb squadron, 499 bomb group) in the Pacific theater during WWII. Before WWII he attended the University of Texas - Austin where he earned a bachelors and masters degree in mechanical engineering with honors. Following the war and a few months of camping in the national parks to decompress, Landon returned to the family oil business working with his father and younger brother Jim.
He married Helen Louise Andersen and they had a son Landon Jerome "Jay" Cullum. He and Helen divorced, and he later met and married Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Singleton in 1960. They had one daughter, Mary. Landon and Liz forged quite a happy partnership that lasted 53 years until Liz's death in February 2013.
Landon lived a unique life: he was a dedicated family man, friend, fisherman, marksman, engineer, teacher, tinkerer, pilot, avid reader and story teller, lover of poetry and music, athlete, rancher, oilman, dog trainer, conservationist, elder in the Presbyterian Church, philanthropist, caregiver. He even roller skated, sang barber shop tenor and baked ginger bread. His curiosity and zeal for learning and excellence never ended and knew no bounds.
He was a passionate fly fisherman from the time at age 7 his father Shine gave him his first bamboo fly rod and put him on the Conejos River outside of Antonito, CO. He and Liz fished the rivers and waters of the US, Central and South America, Canada, New Zealand and Australia - the lighter the rod and line to play and land the fish on, the better he liked it. It also pleased him to tie his own flies. Like writing his own computer programs or loading his own shotgun shells, he appreciated the nuance and control he could gain by going the extra steps and making them to his own specifications.
He was a natural marksman and was a member of the US National Rifle team in his early teens and named to the All American Skeet team in 1940. He became the first man in international skeet competition to break successively the 100, 200, 350 and 500 clay target records in all bore competition. He defended his titles three years running (1938-1940) As with every endeavor in his life, it wasn't the competition or the winning but the bettering of his personal best or the improving of a skill that was his pleasure, motivation and focus. It was fitting that as late as the first weekend of this February he went out to his ranch in Henrietta with his nephew Dick and broke 23 of 25 clay targets with his .410. Old pleasures and friendships did indeed last a lifetime.
Not just an avid Skeet Shooter, Landon was also a hunter as most fellows of that generation were. Landon's love of hunting took him even farther afield than the fishing did. He hunted big game and birds the world over. He and Liz took son Jay to Africa on safari for 6 weeks - although by that time Landon was more interested in photographing the game than shooting them. Hunting ducks on Lake Kemp, dove and quail on his and friends' ranches were lifelong pleasures. Hunting led to Dog Training which brought Landon a whole new, cherished group of friends and filled his life with many bird dogs through the years who were as much family as pointer or retriever - sharing food, ice cream, lap and home.
When he returned from the war he bought a P-51 Mustang and thus began a lifelong obsession with flying and airplanes. He owned and piloted multiple airplanes besides the mustang over the years including 2 motor gliders, an amphibious SeaBee, a couple of passenger planes for family vacations and even built an orange Bi-Plane in the family garage! He was featured on the cover of the EAA magazine for that one. He loved flying aerobatics and flying his beloved T-34 as part of a group who flew formation and aerobatics for air shows and fun. His son Jay shared that passion of flying much to Landon's delight. As with most of his passions, this hobby introduced him to many lifelong friends from all over the world.
Landon and Liz's daughter Mary described her parents as the pied pipers of play. They both loved people and had a gift for hospitality, teaching, recreation and play. They delighted in sharing their skills, joys and interests with friends, family and everybody else that wanted to come along, the more the merrier. Whether it was fishing or shooting or wildflower picking on the ranch; going up for a barrel roll and loop de loop in the airplane; learning to turn a candlestick on the lathe or to weld; working on a science fair project or building a tunnel under the lot next door, or building a fort; going camping or running the dogs- Landon and Liz welcomed us, put us at ease, showed us how to laugh, to enjoy life and each other, and play for the sake and pleasure of learning, improving or just plain ol' love of playing and spending time in good company. Landon and Liz left lots of us better folks for having known and played and supped with them. Mary and Jay hope you were lucky enough to have called Landon friend. He would have liked that.
Landon is survived by his son Jay Cullum and his wife Charlotte of Pilot Point, TX; daughter Mary Cullum Thorp and her husband Don of Fort Worth; cherished grand daughter Madi Kuenzli and her father Kevin Kuenzli of Fort Worth; grandson Dan Archer and wife Lindsey of Fairview; Landon's sister Carol Cullum Allred of Wichita Falls; nephew and good friend Dick Allred and his wife Renee of Wichita Falls; brother-in-law Dr. Earl Singleton and wife Beverly of Waynesville, NC; brother-in-law Dr. George Singleton and wife Linda of Gainesville, FL; nieces, nephews and friends galore for which he was very pleased and grateful.
Landon and his family are grateful to the fine, caring people at Hospice for allowing him to die as he lived, on his own terms with his family around him. Also our special thanks to care giver Brenna Hoegger for her presence, care and support of Landon and Mary that last month.
In lieu of flowers, we'd be happy for you to make a gift to Hospice or a charity of your choosing.
A Memorial and Celebration of Landon's life will be at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls Wednesday, April 9 at 3 pm.
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