Chloe C. Potter

CMSgt. CHLOE C. POTTER 4/12/1932 - 7/3/2013 CMSgt. Chloe C. Potter (USAF Ret.) passed away at home on July 3rd, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born on April 12th, 1932 in Greenway, AK to her parents Harry and Alberta Gates (nee Perkins) and was raised on a small farm in Campbell, MO, until as a teen, the family moved to Porterville, CA. After graduating from Porterville High School, she attended college for two years, and enlisted in the U.S. military in 1951. Her 30+ year career took her to many destinations, including Germany and South Korea, along with many locations in the United States. Her final post was her transfer to George AFB in Victorville, CA in 1969 where she served until her retirement in 1981. Chloe was very proud of her service to her country, and received many medals and ribbons recognizing her efforts, including the Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, the Army Good Conduct Medal (1951 to 1963), and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Silver Leaf Cluster (1963 to 1981). Her service overseas was recognized with a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. She also received a USAF NCO Academy Graduate Ribbon. She remained active after retirement, volunteering for various organizations including the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Sergeant's Association Memorial Fund, the Air Force Uniform Museum, sponsor of the Hesperia Little League Cubs team, Meals on Wheels, Chairperson for the High Desert Chiefs Group (1992 - 2002), Past President of the Military / Civil Service Retirees Social Club (1988), and Chair- person for the Retired CMSgt. Association High Desert Group. She was also a member of the Non-Commissioned Officers Club, and a charter member in the Women In Military Service for America Memorial. She leaves behind her niece Frances Gates of Port Jefferson, NY, her good friend of 35 years Samuel Mollise, of Las Vegas, NV, close friends and helpers Vi Turner, of Hesperia, CA and Loy and Kathy Coffman, along with all those with whom she worked, helped, and extended her friendship. Her company and laughter will be missed by us all. A memorial service is scheduled at Desert View Memorial Park, Victorville, CA on Monday, July 15th, 2013, at 10:00 AM with interment at a later date at Riverside National Cemetery.