KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Jeffrey R. Ahson, a 79-years-old genuine American hero died last night in his home from Emphysema.
Mr. Ahson fought in the Battle of Midway in 1942. He shot down three enemy planes, saved four wounded sailors, and removed bodies that were shot down. Mr. Ahson was in the military and survived World War II. From the Naval Public Relations, U.S. Navy, Ltd. Commander Jeraldine Fyfe said he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Navy Cross.
Mr. Ahson was born in Chico, Calif. He moved to Kalamazoo in 1946 and become a firefighter. He is known as a firefighter who participated in exhibits for elementary schools. In 1985, Mr. Ahson quit work for good. He was a member of the DFW 4206, was part of the National Checkers Association, and was an usher at John Calvin Church.
Mr. Ahson left behind a wife, Therese Alpert from Kalamazoo, Mich., a son, Richard Ahson from Philipsburg, Kansas, and two daughters, Angela Molino from Omiya,
Neb., and Lela Stauling from Pipe Creek, Texas. He also left behind a brother, Henry Ahson, from San Francisco, Calif., and two sisters, Judith Eaker from Reedville, NC and Shirley Solomon from Newark, N.J.
Viewings will be on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and also from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Services for Mr. Ahson will be taking place at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Littleton Mortuary.
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