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AGCM "Skip"
CLINE, USN (RET)
September 12, 2006
From: Donald A. Cruse
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 9:24 PM
Subject: FW: Passing of Skip Cline
For all PotChap people.
All,
I have sad news to report that your friend, Shipmate, and my younger
brother, Thomas ("Skip, Skipper") Cline passed away yesterday at 9:45 PM
due to a heart attack. He passed on peacefully. We are presently making
arrangements. I will send out that info ASAP.
You don't know me, but I am trying to get this out to all his Shipmates
and WX contacts that were CC'd in his emails to me.
I would kindly ask those of you who have contact with any of Skips other
e-mail contacts to please contact them with this info. I do not have that
access at this time. Thank you very much.
My loss is also yours.
Sincerely,
Shipmate Marc Cline
CLINE, THOMAS PALMER- “SKIP”, “TP”
Thomas Palmer Cline, 66 of Glen Burnie, MD, suddenly on Tuesday, September
12, 2006 after suffering a massive heart attack at his home. Thomas was
predeceased by his beloved wife Karen Kay Cline (nee Taylor) who passed on
in 2004 after a lengthy illness. His dearly beloved daughter Dora Lynn
Taylor also predeceased Tom. His dearly beloved daughter, Dawn Taylor of
Virginia, presently survives Tom.
Loving family survivors also include his brothers: William E. Cline
(Dorothy) of Winter Park, FL; Marc D. Cline (Florence) of Southampton, NJ;
Page C. Cline (Ruthie) of Citrus Heights, CA; James V. Cline (Bonnie) of
Cape May Court House, NJ; Sisters: Deloa A. Cline of Las Vegas, NV; Mary
Frances Gavey of Cranford, NJ and Margaret A. Pagnotti of Atco, NJ. 16
nieces, 6 nephews, 17 great-nephews, 9 great-nieces and 4 great-great
nephews and 3 great-great nieces also survive Mr. Cline.
Tom was born August 1, 1940 in Scottdale, PA, the youngest son of the late
"Hank" and Ann Cline. He attended elementary school at Harrison School in
Roselle, NJ and graduated from Merchantville, NJ High School in 1958.
In early March of 1959 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served an
illustrious active Navy career until his retirement on March 30, 1990. He
served many tours overseas, on land, at sea,and in the United States.
After 30 years of very active military service, he retired at the rank of
Master Chief, which he had achieved in 1972. Skip was currently active as
a Member of VFW Post 160 of Glen Burnie where he served as past
Quartermaster. He was a Member of the Cooties, Pup Tent #3 affiliated with
VFW Post 160. Skip was also the present Secretary of Fleet Reserve
Association, Branch 212 Glen Burnie. Skip was also very active with the
NCVA of which he was a member. Tom also was a Member of the Marine Corps
League Post 1049. Tom was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion located
at Post 276 in Glen Burnie. Tom was a Member of the Fort Meade E-9
Association. Tom was very active in various Weather-related organizations
in which his expertise was highly regarded.
There will be no viewing. There will be a Graveside Service with Military
Honors at the Glen Haven Memorial Park, 7215 Richey Hwy (Rt 2), Glen
Burnie, MD 21061 Ph 410-766-4950 at 11 AM, Thursday morning on September
21, 2006. Immediately following services, all family, Shipmates, and
friends are invited to a Memorial Service with Wake Services (food and
bar) at: VFW Post 160, 2597 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21061 TEL:
410-766-9802 **in the hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation checks
may be made out to: "Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Disaster Relief Fund
in memory of Thomas P. Cline, Branch 212” and sent to: FRA, 125 N. West
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. All donations will be acknowledged.
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