Tony Turpin

Profile Updated: December 11, 2023
Tony Turpin
Class of 1956
Currently residing In Coupeville, WA USA
Spouse/Partner Elizabeth 1941 - 2014
Children, Grandchildren DAN, born 1970
ANDREW, born 1975
Six grandchildren
Occupation Title artist
Military Service US Navy  
Yes! Attending Reunion
SPHSAA Membership Status:

Paid through 2026

High School Leadership

Commissioner General

Occupation(s), Career Details

artist, teacher, illustrator, Naval Air Reserve four years active duty, 30 years service

Other South Pasadena schools I also attended

Marengo Elementary
South Pasadena Junior High

Different places I have lived

Chicago, So Pasadena, Berkeley, Perugia, Italy, Rome, Italy, San Francisco, San Diego, Oak Harbor, WA, Umbria, Italy

Family history living in South Pasadena

mother graduated from SPHS, 1922. served on school board 1950s

Family members who also went to SPHS

Miles J Turpin graduated SPHS, 1950

School Memories

distant, foggy, many good, some not so good, ideal time to grow up in southern calif, SPHS was vital part of early life, education, and prep for university
MILITARY dates of service

Reserve Service: August 1961 - November 1961 | Active Service: November 1961 - January 1966 | Reserve Service: March 1966 - September 1991

MILITARY Rank

Captain, USNR, Retired

MILITARY special schools or training I attended:

Gunnery; OOD underway; Leadership, Management Training; Naval War College Seminars; Naval War College War Games; National Defense University Defense Stategy Seminars, Seminar Leader; Tactical Training - ASW; Patrol Wing Operational Control Mission Briefing/Debriefing; Carrier Battle Group Operational Automated Systems

MILITARY medals, commendations, or service awards I received:

National Defense, Vietnam Service; Navy Commendation

MILITARY duties were:

OOD Underway, CV 34; Aide Flag Lt. ComFair Whidbey/FleetAir Wing 4 (active service) - Commanding Officer, Patrol Wing 389; Naval Air Station Whidbey Island 4089; CarrierGroup 0589 (Naval Air Reserve)

MILITARY locations I was stationed:

North Island California (two cruises to Western Pacific/South China Sea; Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington; 1988 to 1991 Special projects Commander Naval Air Reserve Force, New Orleans, Louisiana

MILITARY memories or Veteran Stories I’d like to share:

Honored to have served both Active and Reserve Service. Lifelong frinds treasured for a lifetime

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Tony Turpin has left an In Memory comment for Gordon Campbell Atkinson Jr.
Oct 08, 2024 at 8:47 AM

Gordon was a close friend--since graduation in 1956 I saw him often over many years at Lido Is. when I was back from university, or on leave from active duty, and during the two years I was living in Los Angeles.  Always a quick laugh or two at memories of various adventures with other classmates.  Lotta neckties, suits, sport coats, still in my closet some place with the Atkinsons label.  I think of him every time I grab a tie for one occasion (infrequent) or another. 

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Dec 11, 2023 at 11:15 AM