From 1958-1962, Max Templin flew the F-100 with the 4510 CCR Training Wing(Tag FTR) at Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ, the 4525th USAF Fighter Weapons School at Nellis, the 492nd TFRON RAF Lakenheath, UK, and the 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron/48th Tactical Fighter Wing out of RAF Lakenheath, UK.
Max flew the F-100 C, D, and F models.
Max L. Templin (LtCol USAF, Ret) “Headed West” on April 23, 2013.
Max Lewis Templin III, 81, of Peoria, AZ went to be with his Lord on April 22, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dovie, 3 sons, and 1 daughter. He also leaves behind 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren.
It was discovered on March 25th of 2013 that he had a Brain tumor with a prediction that he had about a 12-month timetable. He wanted to go to his SSS reunion on April 9-11, 2013 in Las Vegas and see some of his old buddies one more time. He was able to enjoy one last reunion not knowing he only had 10 days left.
Max graduated from Edna High School and then Texas A&M in 1953. He joined the US Air Force in Nov. 1953 as a 2nd Lieutenant. He served in Viet Nam and later as a fighter pilot. He retired in 1975 as a Lt. Colonel. He earned the Silver Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross, 2 Bronze Stars, the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and multiple other medals and awards.
Max went to work at Marriott’s Camelback Inn in 1977 and retired as Director of Safety and Security in 1992. Traveling, RVing, and a summer home in Munds Park, AZ kept him busy after retiring. He was an active and founding member of the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Glendale, AZ. Max will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.
Memorial service with a luncheon was held Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Episcopal Church of St. John the Baptist in Glendale, AZ. Interment followed at the VA National Memorial Cemetery of AZ
In lieu of flowers, the Templin family requests donations are made to the Max & Dovie Foundation at the church. Funeral arrangements were made by Sunland’s funeral home.
