Lt. Col. Harry V. Shoop
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Harry V. Shoop, a World War II combat infantry soldier, an American patriot and a man of integrity and generosity, closed his sparkling blue eyes for the final time on Wednesday, 19 August 2020, at age 99, as he held the hands of his loving daughters.
Harry began his life’s journey on August 17, 1921, in Mount Holly, N.J., the first born of three children to Harry V. and Grace A. (Giffin) Shoop, who were each originally from Washington Court House and Sabina, Ohio, respectively.
As a young man, Harry left his job washing dishes for 10 cents an hour at the exquisite Willows Dining Hall, moving to Washington Court House, churning butter at the McConaughey Packing Plant and quickly joined the Ohio National Guard, which was soon, thereafter, activated into the U.S. Army with the advent of WW II.
Harry served valiantly in Army combat heavy weapons rifle platoons in the fierce jungles of Luzon (ZigZag Pass), Bataan, Corregidor, and Manila in the Philippine Islands. At the rank of platoon sergeant, Harry was assigned to serve in an officer-level position of platoon leader, a role that defined his life ever after. He continued his military service after WW II in the Ohio National Guard, retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel after 31 years of service.
Concurrent with his military career, Harry came to work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1946 and enjoyed a long and successful career in civil engineering, making many lifelong friendships along the way. Harry retired from Wright-Patterson in 1993 with over 50 years of government service.
Harry served in multiple other capacities during his career, both at Wright-Patterson and elsewhere, such as: leading Wright-Patterson’s Disaster Preparedness efforts; commanding the first Ohio National Guard Military Police Platoon as a 1st Lt.; graduating from Provost Marshal General’s School; serving as Inspector General for the Ohio Adjunct General; commanding the 137th Military Police (MP) Battalion of the Ohio National Guard; starting and commanding the first National Guard MP Traffic Platoon; graduating from the Command General and Staff College; serving as an auxiliary police officer for Fairborn; being an active member of the Highland County VFW Post 9094 and DAV organizations; speaking to high school students during Veteran’s Day programs for over 20 years; raising a large herd of fainting goats on the beloved farm he shared with his devoted wife, Thelma, in Lynchburg, where he also loved to display his collection of tractors across his well-manicured property, under the American flag he so proudly flew; serving his community to include donating American flags to businesses and neighbors; and being a faithful patron of his favorite restaurants The Family Diner (Lynchburg), Ponderosa (Hillsboro), Longhorn (Beavercreek), and Cracker Barrel (Dayton).
Harry received many honors during his life, among them: 2009 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year from the Ohio Disabled American Veterans; recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal in a memorable ceremony in 2017 (at age 96), 72 years after his combat injury of WWII; and most recently, Longhorn Steak House Legendary Guest for 2019.
Throughout his lifetime, Harry bid final farewell to so very many of his family members and dear friends, but always maintained the cherished memories of their times together. Preceding him were his parents; his brother, Maynard Shoop; his sister, Martha (Shoop) Davis; his loving wife, Thelma Shoop; and son-in-law, Timothy Bouslog.
Harry’s life and legacy will forever remain cherished by his daughter, Elaine Bouslog of Dayton, and his daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Hobert Kendrick of Donnelsville, step-sons, Gary (Pat) Harp of Lynchburg and Dave (Pauletta) Harp of Wilmington, sister-in-law, Margine Shoop of New Jersey; and the generations of family members that are left to honor the heritage Harry built for them.
Harry’s family would like to thank all the wonderful friends that have made his life so rich with their friendships; friends that have been with Harry for decades, and those whom are more recent – all helped make memories that Harry loved to recall fondly. Special thanks go to Jim Morgan, and to his caregivers from Hospice of Dayton.
As Harry so simply stated recently, “I’ve lived an interesting life – I’ve done some good, I think.” We, his family, agree.
Services will be noon Monday, Aug. 24 at the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, 8230 U.S. 50, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Hobert Kendrick and Randy Bolin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon.
Due to the COVID 19, face covering will be required, and social distancing will be maintained. The family encourages your attendance but request restraining from Hugging and Shaking of Hands for everyone’s safety. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to the Highland County Veterans Service Office, 1575 North High Street, Suite 400, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
During his final days, Harry often repeated, out of the blue, the words inscribed upon the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, “Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”
For more, visit https://www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
Harry began his life’s journey on August 17, 1921, in Mount Holly, N.J., the first born of three children to Harry V. and Grace A. (Giffin) Shoop, who were each originally from Washington Court House and Sabina, Ohio, respectively.
As a young man, Harry left his job washing dishes for 10 cents an hour at the exquisite Willows Dining Hall, moving to Washington Court House, churning butter at the McConaughey Packing Plant and quickly joined the Ohio National Guard, which was soon, thereafter, activated into the U.S. Army with the advent of WW II.
Harry served valiantly in Army combat heavy weapons rifle platoons in the fierce jungles of Luzon (ZigZag Pass), Bataan, Corregidor, and Manila in the Philippine Islands. At the rank of platoon sergeant, Harry was assigned to serve in an officer-level position of platoon leader, a role that defined his life ever after. He continued his military service after WW II in the Ohio National Guard, retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel after 31 years of service.
Concurrent with his military career, Harry came to work at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1946 and enjoyed a long and successful career in civil engineering, making many lifelong friendships along the way. Harry retired from Wright-Patterson in 1993 with over 50 years of government service.
Harry served in multiple other capacities during his career, both at Wright-Patterson and elsewhere, such as: leading Wright-Patterson’s Disaster Preparedness efforts; commanding the first Ohio National Guard Military Police Platoon as a 1st Lt.; graduating from Provost Marshal General’s School; serving as Inspector General for the Ohio Adjunct General; commanding the 137th Military Police (MP) Battalion of the Ohio National Guard; starting and commanding the first National Guard MP Traffic Platoon; graduating from the Command General and Staff College; serving as an auxiliary police officer for Fairborn; being an active member of the Highland County VFW Post 9094 and DAV organizations; speaking to high school students during Veteran’s Day programs for over 20 years; raising a large herd of fainting goats on the beloved farm he shared with his devoted wife, Thelma, in Lynchburg, where he also loved to display his collection of tractors across his well-manicured property, under the American flag he so proudly flew; serving his community to include donating American flags to businesses and neighbors; and being a faithful patron of his favorite restaurants The Family Diner (Lynchburg), Ponderosa (Hillsboro), Longhorn (Beavercreek), and Cracker Barrel (Dayton).
Harry received many honors during his life, among them: 2009 Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year from the Ohio Disabled American Veterans; recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart Medal in a memorable ceremony in 2017 (at age 96), 72 years after his combat injury of WWII; and most recently, Longhorn Steak House Legendary Guest for 2019.
Throughout his lifetime, Harry bid final farewell to so very many of his family members and dear friends, but always maintained the cherished memories of their times together. Preceding him were his parents; his brother, Maynard Shoop; his sister, Martha (Shoop) Davis; his loving wife, Thelma Shoop; and son-in-law, Timothy Bouslog.
Harry’s life and legacy will forever remain cherished by his daughter, Elaine Bouslog of Dayton, and his daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Hobert Kendrick of Donnelsville, step-sons, Gary (Pat) Harp of Lynchburg and Dave (Pauletta) Harp of Wilmington, sister-in-law, Margine Shoop of New Jersey; and the generations of family members that are left to honor the heritage Harry built for them.
Harry’s family would like to thank all the wonderful friends that have made his life so rich with their friendships; friends that have been with Harry for decades, and those whom are more recent – all helped make memories that Harry loved to recall fondly. Special thanks go to Jim Morgan, and to his caregivers from Hospice of Dayton.
As Harry so simply stated recently, “I’ve lived an interesting life – I’ve done some good, I think.” We, his family, agree.
Services will be noon Monday, Aug. 24 at the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene, 8230 U.S. 50, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Hobert Kendrick and Randy Bolin will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m.-noon.
Due to the COVID 19, face covering will be required, and social distancing will be maintained. The family encourages your attendance but request restraining from Hugging and Shaking of Hands for everyone’s safety. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or to the Highland County Veterans Service Office, 1575 North High Street, Suite 400, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
During his final days, Harry often repeated, out of the blue, the words inscribed upon the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, “Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God.”
For more, visit https://www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.