1946
2018
Lum Ho, Bobby Thomas Bobby Thomas Lum Ho (LumHo) was born, December 22 nd , 1946, at Queen's Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii to Thomas Valentine Lum Ho and Nellie Fuaako Akita. He grew up in both Hilo and Oahu, while attending Kamehameha School (class of 64). He went on to graduate from the University of Hawaii and commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army on March 8 th , 1969. He served in Vietnam where he fought side by side with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) in 1971 and 1972. As an Army Officer, completed Armor Officer Advanced Course, Organizational Maintenance Officer, Armor Officer Motor Course, Airborne School, Pathfinder Course, Mobile Advisory Team Sector Course, Chemical Biological Radiological Officer, Officer Basic Course, ACE Senior Officers Orientation Course, The Action Officer Force Integration Crouse, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Command General Staff Officer Course, and Advanced Management Program. Bobby received Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2 nd Award), Meritorious Service Medal (4 th Award), Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 nd Award), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal (2 nd Award), Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Service Medal (3 rd Award), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (3 rd Award), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unity Citation with Bronze Star, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Tank Weapons Bar, Pathfinder Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge. He finished his military career, retiring as a Colonel on January 31 st , 1999, with 30 years of selfless service. After retiring he worked as a Program Manager on a variety of government contracts in the Washington DC area. He enjoyed life to the fullest, riding his Harleys, traveling the world, living at the beach, and spending quality time with family. He was a natural leader, highly educated, a honest and loving father, and always had an infectious smile. Bobby passed away peacefully at his son's home with family and his partner Barbara McCullen, after a yearlong battle with cancer on September 1 st , 2018. He is survived by two sons, Todd Keahi LumHo and wife Ginell of Earlysville, VA and Matthew Kekoa LumHo and wife Delilah of Fairfax Station, VA, and his three grandchildren Kailani, Kekoa, and Keahi, his sisters Nadine Duras of Tacoma, Washington and husband Greg, and Cindy Ahia and husband Nelson of Hilo, Hawaii. Please sign the Guestbook at www.legacy.com/washingtontimes
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Ltc. LumHo was my Battalion Commander in 1/72 Armor at Camp Casey. It was my first duty post, and I could not have asked for a better commander. Till Valhalla, sir!!
Jim Conaway
April 26, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I was stationed with Bobby in Korea as his operations officer and executive officer in First Tank for 15 months. I was trying to reach out to reconnect because I had not heard from him in a while. Bobby was a great leader, full of life and loved people. He will truly be missed. Again, sorry for your loss.
Lou Gelling
Lou Gelling
October 11, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
October 6, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken heart (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
September 13, 2018
Bill and Kim Lipke
September 12, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences at this time of your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1, 2
RK
September 12, 2018
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