Father- John C. Hampton- 1889-1987
Mother- Lois M. Hampton- 1894-1986
June 1, 2011 Santa Barbara News-Press
HAMPTON, Theron D.
Died peacefully in his sleep on May 27 at the age of 91. He was born in Randle, WA, on December 18, 1919, but the family moved to Antioch, CA, in 1923. Theron attended local schools and graduated from Antioch High. In 1939, he was employed as an appliance repairman at Claxton White Co. in Pittsburg,CA, where he met his future wife, Irene Beratto. They were married in November 1942, and shortly thereafter, Theron was called into the armed services. He was assigned to the Army Air Corps and flew to England as a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber to join the Eighth Air Force. He participated in D-Day and flew a total of 32combat missions before returning home. After his discharge, Theron and Irene made their home in Pittsburg where their daughter, Sheryl, was born. He was recalled for active duty in 1950 for the Korean War, was stationed in Japan, and flew 16 missions as a B-29 gunner mechanic. After a crash landing in Korea, he returned home and was discharged in August, 1951. The family then moved to Gardena, CA, where
Theron was employed by Northrop, and their son, Terry, was born. Wanting to move from the crowded L.A. area, Theron found employment with Aero Spacelines in Santa Barbara, and the family moved and bought a home here in 1969. Theron continued in the aircraft industry until his retirement in 1982. He then spent a lot of time at his work bench in the garage fixing and repairing things from watches to automobiles, helping both family and friends with various projects until ill health overtook him. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goleta and faithfully participated in various activities there. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Irene, son Terry Hampton, daughter Sheryl (Bill Neely), granddaughters Jessica and Juliana Neely, and sister Verla Uptegrove. A graveside ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at Goleta Cemetery at 11 AM. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Sarah House, and to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mother- Lois M. Hampton- 1894-1986
June 1, 2011 Santa Barbara News-Press
HAMPTON, Theron D.
Died peacefully in his sleep on May 27 at the age of 91. He was born in Randle, WA, on December 18, 1919, but the family moved to Antioch, CA, in 1923. Theron attended local schools and graduated from Antioch High. In 1939, he was employed as an appliance repairman at Claxton White Co. in Pittsburg,CA, where he met his future wife, Irene Beratto. They were married in November 1942, and shortly thereafter, Theron was called into the armed services. He was assigned to the Army Air Corps and flew to England as a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber to join the Eighth Air Force. He participated in D-Day and flew a total of 32combat missions before returning home. After his discharge, Theron and Irene made their home in Pittsburg where their daughter, Sheryl, was born. He was recalled for active duty in 1950 for the Korean War, was stationed in Japan, and flew 16 missions as a B-29 gunner mechanic. After a crash landing in Korea, he returned home and was discharged in August, 1951. The family then moved to Gardena, CA, where
Theron was employed by Northrop, and their son, Terry, was born. Wanting to move from the crowded L.A. area, Theron found employment with Aero Spacelines in Santa Barbara, and the family moved and bought a home here in 1969. Theron continued in the aircraft industry until his retirement in 1982. He then spent a lot of time at his work bench in the garage fixing and repairing things from watches to automobiles, helping both family and friends with various projects until ill health overtook him. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goleta and faithfully participated in various activities there. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Irene, son Terry Hampton, daughter Sheryl (Bill Neely), granddaughters Jessica and Juliana Neely, and sister Verla Uptegrove. A graveside ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at Goleta Cemetery at 11 AM. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Sarah House, and to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Father- John C. Hampton- 1889-1987
Mother- Lois M. Hampton- 1894-1986
June 1, 2011 Santa Barbara News-Press
HAMPTON, Theron D.
Died peacefully in his sleep on May 27 at the age of 91. He was born in Randle, WA, on December 18, 1919, but the family moved to Antioch, CA, in 1923. Theron attended local schools and graduated from Antioch High. In 1939, he was employed as an appliance repairman at Claxton White Co. in Pittsburg,CA, where he met his future wife, Irene Beratto. They were married in November 1942, and shortly thereafter, Theron was called into the armed services. He was assigned to the Army Air Corps and flew to England as a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber to join the Eighth Air Force. He participated in D-Day and flew a total of 32combat missions before returning home. After his discharge, Theron and Irene made their home in Pittsburg where their daughter, Sheryl, was born. He was recalled for active duty in 1950 for the Korean War, was stationed in Japan, and flew 16 missions as a B-29 gunner mechanic. After a crash landing in Korea, he returned home and was discharged in August, 1951. The family then moved to Gardena, CA, where
Theron was employed by Northrop, and their son, Terry, was born. Wanting to move from the crowded L.A. area, Theron found employment with Aero Spacelines in Santa Barbara, and the family moved and bought a home here in 1969. Theron continued in the aircraft industry until his retirement in 1982. He then spent a lot of time at his work bench in the garage fixing and repairing things from watches to automobiles, helping both family and friends with various projects until ill health overtook him. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goleta and faithfully participated in various activities there. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Irene, son Terry Hampton, daughter Sheryl (Bill Neely), granddaughters Jessica and Juliana Neely, and sister Verla Uptegrove. A graveside ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at Goleta Cemetery at 11 AM. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Sarah House, and to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Youth Group.
Mother- Lois M. Hampton- 1894-1986
June 1, 2011 Santa Barbara News-Press
HAMPTON, Theron D.
Died peacefully in his sleep on May 27 at the age of 91. He was born in Randle, WA, on December 18, 1919, but the family moved to Antioch, CA, in 1923. Theron attended local schools and graduated from Antioch High. In 1939, he was employed as an appliance repairman at Claxton White Co. in Pittsburg,CA, where he met his future wife, Irene Beratto. They were married in November 1942, and shortly thereafter, Theron was called into the armed services. He was assigned to the Army Air Corps and flew to England as a flight engineer on a B-24 bomber to join the Eighth Air Force. He participated in D-Day and flew a total of 32combat missions before returning home. After his discharge, Theron and Irene made their home in Pittsburg where their daughter, Sheryl, was born. He was recalled for active duty in 1950 for the Korean War, was stationed in Japan, and flew 16 missions as a B-29 gunner mechanic. After a crash landing in Korea, he returned home and was discharged in August, 1951. The family then moved to Gardena, CA, where
Theron was employed by Northrop, and their son, Terry, was born. Wanting to move from the crowded L.A. area, Theron found employment with Aero Spacelines in Santa Barbara, and the family moved and bought a home here in 1969. Theron continued in the aircraft industry until his retirement in 1982. He then spent a lot of time at his work bench in the garage fixing and repairing things from watches to automobiles, helping both family and friends with various projects until ill health overtook him. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Goleta and faithfully participated in various activities there. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Irene, son Terry Hampton, daughter Sheryl (Bill Neely), granddaughters Jessica and Juliana Neely, and sister Verla Uptegrove. A graveside ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 1, at Goleta Cemetery at 11 AM. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care, Sarah House, and to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Youth Group.
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