Delbert Nebeker Jr Obituary (1916 - 2005)

DELBERT NEBEKER, JR. SUNSET - Delbert Nebeker, Jr., 89, passed away at home on Sunday, December 18, 2005. He was born July 26, 1916 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Delbert and Lillian Kunkle Nebeker. He was reared in Salt Lake City and Logan. Following graduation from Logan High he became a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1935 he enrolled at USU where he excelled at football. On January 11, 1936 he married Mona Mathews in Logan. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on January 11, 1938. She passed away on September 8, 2004. In 1942 he enlisted as an aviation cadet and became a flight engineer on B-29's. During WWII he completed 36 combat missions. He retired from the Air Force after 26 years of service to his country. Following his retirement he was an instructor for the Air Force Jr. ROTC program in Calif., Chief of Staff for the Utah Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, manager of the Hill AFB Aero Club, a security guard at America On-Line and a tour guide at the Hill Aerospace Museum. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church, a devoted husband and father and was deeply patriotic. His love for flying continued throughout his life. Three children and their spouses survive him: Patricia (Gerald) Fowers, Sunset; Delbert M. (Sharlene) Nebeker, San Diego, CA; Christine (Lynn) Bastian, Arimo, ID; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. His wife, two brothers, a sister and a great-grandson preceded him in death. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church or VistaCare Hospice. ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 December 21, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryProvidence Cemetery 950 River Heights Providence, UT December 21, 2005