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1924
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Caryl PINGREY Obituary
Captain Caryl Raymond Pingrey US Navy Ret'd February 21, 1924 - October 16, 2016
Raymond was born in Yates Center, Kansas. He spent 28 years in the US Navy as a Navy pilot. Throughout his career he served aboard the carriers USS Franklin, USS Oriskany and USS Midway.
He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Betty Dean Pingrey. Also his two daughters Pamela Dean Smith and Caryl Regina Morgan, three grandchildren, Jeremy, Gretchen and Glen and four great-grandchildren, Avery, Hannah, Blake and Evan.
Interment will be held Nov. 4, 2016 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 11:00 AM.
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jerry gehrig
September 18, 2017
Then LCDR Pingrey was my pilot in VAH-8 at NAS Whidbey Island. I am Jerry Gehrig, Retired Navy Capt. It is because of ray that Gloria and I stayed in the navy for 28 years. My condolences for your loss.
October 30, 2016
We love you Dad XXOX
Pam and Gina
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