burnet44
07-16-2007, 10:40 PM
He may have shot some of your meets.
I worked the state meet with the Col. for 25 years.
He will be missed.
J. Fred Duckett a long time Texas Relay and State meet announcer also passed away recently.
Prayers to his family especailly Bill Jr. who I've worked with many times.
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AAU mourns the loss of its First Vice President Colonel William Tooke
JULY 16, 2007 - AAU mourns the loss of its First Vice President Colonel William Tooke. Known to many as “Colonel,” he served the AAU in many capacities, including the National Athletics Chair, Regional Director and South Texas AAU District Governor.
Colonel Tooke passed away Thursday, July 12 following complications from illness. He lived a blessed 83 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian in 2002. Colonel is survived by six children: Barbara Anderson of Sacramento, CA, William Tooke Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert Tooke of Denver, CO, John Tooke of Denver, CO, Elizabeth Segura, Universal City, TX, and Rebecca Tooke Universal City, TX. He is survived by three grandchildren: Richard Cakanec, Koda Escobedo, Ysa Segura and one great grandchild, Julian Connor Escobedo.
A member of the "Greatest Generation," Colonel was five years old when the stock market crashed in 1929, and 17 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Born in Shreveport, LA, Colonel’s family moved to Tulsa, OK where he spent his formative years. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. During the course of the World War II, he flew the P-51 Mustang over Europe. In 1945 following his service, he earned his degree from Tulsa University. He and Marian were married on February 7, 1946.
In 1949, Colonel began teaching and coaching at Tulsa Central High School, his alma mater. Two years later he was called to protect and defend his country once again, and served in the Korean War. It was during the Korean War, when Colonel decided to make military service a career. Later, he saw action flying the F-4 Phantom during the Vietnam War where he escaped capture after he was shot down in 1966. He attained the rank of Colonel before retiring in 1970.
Colonel started working as a substitute teacher at Judson High School in Converse, TX following his military service. He continued as a substitute until 1975 when he became a full-time faculty member. He joined the coaching staff in the early 70’s after being asked by then-Athletic Director Roy Wallace. Colonel retired from teaching and coaching in 1995.
In 1973, Colonel began volunteering for the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc., as a Regional Field Representative. Ultimately, he became National Track and Field Chair in 1982 and was elected First Vice President in 1994 by the AAU Board of Directors.
Colonel Tooke, a Track and Field legend, was known not only in AAU circles but throughout the athletics community including USA Track and Field, NCAA, and the Olympic movement. Colonel’s name is synonymous with the sport among coaches and officials who value his wisdom and counsel. “You talk about a resource, “said Dub Farris, former Athletic Director of the Northside Independent School District. “The things you can learn from him, you don’t get out of a book.”
Funeral service with full military honors will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 1:30 PM, at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. A reception honoring Colonel William Tooke will follow at the Universal United Methodist Church.
Services are being conducted by Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Marion and William Tooke, South Texas AAU Scholarship Program in C/O South Texas AAU 4879 Castle Lance, San Antonio, TX 78218. For AAU friends, cards may be sent to family at 106 Beechwood, University City, TX 78148
Rest in peace, Colonel. You will be missed.
I worked the state meet with the Col. for 25 years.
He will be missed.
J. Fred Duckett a long time Texas Relay and State meet announcer also passed away recently.
Prayers to his family especailly Bill Jr. who I've worked with many times.
http://image.aausports.org/photos/07colonelsz3.jpg
AAU mourns the loss of its First Vice President Colonel William Tooke
JULY 16, 2007 - AAU mourns the loss of its First Vice President Colonel William Tooke. Known to many as “Colonel,” he served the AAU in many capacities, including the National Athletics Chair, Regional Director and South Texas AAU District Governor.
Colonel Tooke passed away Thursday, July 12 following complications from illness. He lived a blessed 83 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian in 2002. Colonel is survived by six children: Barbara Anderson of Sacramento, CA, William Tooke Jr. of Corpus Christi, TX, Robert Tooke of Denver, CO, John Tooke of Denver, CO, Elizabeth Segura, Universal City, TX, and Rebecca Tooke Universal City, TX. He is survived by three grandchildren: Richard Cakanec, Koda Escobedo, Ysa Segura and one great grandchild, Julian Connor Escobedo.
A member of the "Greatest Generation," Colonel was five years old when the stock market crashed in 1929, and 17 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Born in Shreveport, LA, Colonel’s family moved to Tulsa, OK where he spent his formative years. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. During the course of the World War II, he flew the P-51 Mustang over Europe. In 1945 following his service, he earned his degree from Tulsa University. He and Marian were married on February 7, 1946.
In 1949, Colonel began teaching and coaching at Tulsa Central High School, his alma mater. Two years later he was called to protect and defend his country once again, and served in the Korean War. It was during the Korean War, when Colonel decided to make military service a career. Later, he saw action flying the F-4 Phantom during the Vietnam War where he escaped capture after he was shot down in 1966. He attained the rank of Colonel before retiring in 1970.
Colonel started working as a substitute teacher at Judson High School in Converse, TX following his military service. He continued as a substitute until 1975 when he became a full-time faculty member. He joined the coaching staff in the early 70’s after being asked by then-Athletic Director Roy Wallace. Colonel retired from teaching and coaching in 1995.
In 1973, Colonel began volunteering for the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Inc., as a Regional Field Representative. Ultimately, he became National Track and Field Chair in 1982 and was elected First Vice President in 1994 by the AAU Board of Directors.
Colonel Tooke, a Track and Field legend, was known not only in AAU circles but throughout the athletics community including USA Track and Field, NCAA, and the Olympic movement. Colonel’s name is synonymous with the sport among coaches and officials who value his wisdom and counsel. “You talk about a resource, “said Dub Farris, former Athletic Director of the Northside Independent School District. “The things you can learn from him, you don’t get out of a book.”
Funeral service with full military honors will be held on Thursday, July 19 at 1:30 PM, at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. A reception honoring Colonel William Tooke will follow at the Universal United Methodist Church.
Services are being conducted by Colonial Funeral Home, 625 Kitty Hawk Road, Universal City, TX 78148.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Marion and William Tooke, South Texas AAU Scholarship Program in C/O South Texas AAU 4879 Castle Lance, San Antonio, TX 78218. For AAU friends, cards may be sent to family at 106 Beechwood, University City, TX 78148
Rest in peace, Colonel. You will be missed.