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Dr. John Paul McDonough USAF Col. Retired Dr. John Paul McDonough, Colonel US Air Force Retired, passed away July 3, 2009 after a courageous battle with Lewy Bodies disease. Paul McDonough was born November 1, 1926 in Carbondale, PA to John Paul McDonough Sr. and Madolyn Whitbeck McDonough. Paul attended Benjamin Franklin High School, Carbondale, PA graduating in 1944. He received his bachelors in psychology at Seaton Hall University, New Jersey. The day after graduating he enlisted in the Army Air Corp., Aviation Cadet Program, where he became a pilot for the US Air Force. He received his Master/ PhD in Clinical Psychology from Purdue University, Indiana. Paul's 26 year career in the US Air Force included two tours of duty in Vietnam as a command pilot for C130s. During these tours he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for meritorious services for his actions at the time of the TET offensive at An Hue, Vietnam. He also received many honors for bravery under fire. He was a flight instructor and associate professor of Psychology at the Air Force Academy, Colorado. In Wiesbaden, Germany, he served as executive director of the alcohol/substance abuse rehabilitation center for military personnel and their families in the Air Force. After leaving the US Air Force in 1974, Paul went to Hunt, TX to be executive director for La Hacienda, a private substance abuse center. Then moved to San Antonio, TX to open and operate Villa De Tejas. Upon retiring Paul and Mary Elizabeth continued his love of travel; going to many exotic destinations via cruises, trailer, car or boat. His love of skiing took him to Breckenridge for 3 months of the year. He became a deep sea navigational pilot and ferried private yachts from New England to the Caribbean and back. His love of learning how others lived, quest for adventure and learning what lies beyond was his life and he will always be remembered and loved for these endearing qualities. He is preceded in death by his parents and first wife Patricia Price McDonough. He is survived by his wife Mary Elizabeth McDonough of San Antonio, TX; daughters; Beth McDonough Meadow and husband Jeff of Blanket, TX; Diane McDonough Schmidt and husband Larry of Spring, TX. and step children Carol Lynes Sheffield and husband Glen of Fredericksburg, Va., and Mark Lynes of Austin, TX. Also surviving him are two sisters Jean McDonough Farrell and husband Luke of Montrose, PA; and Alice McDonough Kitchura and husband George of Jermyn, PA.; as well as brother and sister-in-law Wally and Angie Kauffman, eight grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and friends. Services Visitation will begin Tuesday, July7, 2009 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. A Memorial Celebration will begin at 7:00 PM with Col. John Squires officiating. Interment will be at Mission Burial Park North Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 9:30 AM with Full Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christus VNA Hospice of San Antonio, 4241 Woodcock Dr. Suite A-100 San Antonio, Texas 78240.

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Dr. John Paul McDonough

November 1, 1926 - July 3, 2009