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Angus MacLean Duff

Angus MacLean Duff obituary

Angus Duff Obituary

Angus MacLean Duff passed away on January 7th, 2012. He was a resident of Colorado Springs for 30 years. He was 72 years old. Angus was born on March 25, 1939 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late Martha Lawrence MacLean and the late William Erskine Duff. Angus is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Jacqueline Hill Duff; one brother, William Erskine Duff, Jr. of California; three sons, Duart Sinclair Duff and wife Carrie, Ian Lawrence Duff, and Angus MacLean Duff, Jr. and wife Tonya all of the Kansas City area; and seven grandchildren, Clair, Henry, Hattie, Aubin, Holly, Pearl, Austin and Ethan, all of the Kansas City area. Angus is also survived by his three step-children, Marni Jo Kraemer and husband Mike of Colorado Springs; Marci Jo Bay and husband Scott and Brian Leslie Hazzard and wife Lejla of the Denver area; and four grandchildren, Reagan of Colorado Springs, and Mackenzie, Chandler, and Dylan, all of the Denver area. Angus graduated from Greenville, North Carolina High School in 1957. He attended the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1961. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He then studied Political Theory at Exeter College, Oxford University, England and subsequently was selected a Root - Tilden Scholar at New York University Law School, New York City. He left law school to attend United States Air Force Pilot School, Enid, Oklahoma graduating in 1964. Angus was a C-130 Pilot in South Vietnam over the period 1964 - 1968, and flew 605 pilot combat missions. He then attended graduate school at Georgia College, and graduated with a Master of Science degree in Administrative Management. He later attended graduate school at the University of Kansas, Lawrence as a Ph. D. candidate in American Studies/Management. The summer of 1968, Angus became a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines, flying out of Kansas City. For the next 31 years, he flew three aircraft as a pilot for more than 25,000 jet hours, domiciled in Kansas City, Chicago, and St. Louis. He retired from T.W.A. in 1999. He was a member of the Airline Pilots Association. Simultaneously, Angus continued his flying career with the United States Air Force Reserve. He flew C-130 aircraft as an instructor pilot and logged more than 6,000 jet hours in Kansas City and Colorado Springs. He was President of the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Reserve Officers association (two terms), and Vice President of the Colorado State Reserve Officers Association. Angus retired from the 302nd Wing at Peterson Air Force Base in 1990 as a Command Pilot and Lieutenant Colonel with 26 years total service. His Air Force 27 decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross. Before he departed this life, Angus said that he will dearly miss all of his Air Force Reserve and T.W.A. friends in Kansas City and Colorado Springs. In 1989, Angus was selected for the Marquis Who's Who in the West; this attested to his lifetime contributions to society up to that point. Angus enjoyed many times with his family, his good friends and neighbors at the family cabin in Sportsmen's Paradise, Lake George, Colorado. He also had memorable experiences with his family, his good friends and neighbors. His most satisfying and enriching hobby was spending time and playing with his twelve grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Moosepapa"; they gave him real purpose and meaning to his life. His other hobbies, which he participated in over his lifetime and were worthwhile endeavors, were big game and waterfowl hunting, fishing, golf, world-wide travels (including many cruises) and spectator sports (football, basketball, baseball, and golf). He also very much enjoyed supporting his grandchildren in their hobbies. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 14th, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4925 Farmingdale Drive, Colorado Springs. Inurnment will be at the Lake George, Colorado cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation are being received in the name of Angus Duff Memorial at ENT Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 15819, Colorado Springs, CO 80935-5819

Published by The Gazette from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2012.
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I was saddened by the news of Angus' passing. My sincere and deepest condolences to your family. Angus was a great man and I have many fond memories of our days in pilot training, flying with TWA, as well as our time with the Air Force and Air Force Reserves.

There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.

-Wilbur Wright, 1905

Robert Stark

February 3, 2012

There are never the right words to express how sad we are.
Moosepapa will be truly missed by everyone who knew him no matter where they crossed his path in life.
Papa was always there for Reagan, Kenzie, Chanman, Dylan and all of us kids.
Memories of our times together regardless of where we where or what we were doing will be forever held dear to me.
We love you Papa, TeamBay

Marci Bay

January 25, 2012

Moosepapa, We will miss your love and support that you gave so generously. You were an amazing grandpa to Reagan from day one and she is such a lucky girl to have spent so much time with you. We will take care of mom. Mom, we love you and are always here for you. Mike, Marni & Reagan

Mike, Marni, & Reagan Kraemer

January 24, 2012

My Darling Papa,I miss you so much. We will honor you and your name forever, just as you honored me by sharing your life with me and making me your wife.
Love you now, forever, eternally, Mama

Jackie Duff

January 23, 2012

Moose Papa, we will miss you so much. Dylan will be told of the great times he had with his "PAPA". Mom, we love you very much and know you have the strength to get through this. Love, Blipper, Lejla and Dylan

Brian

January 16, 2012

Although, Angus and I had known each other for such a very short time I know he and I could have become great friends. So sorry to lose him. Herb Comet

January 16, 2012

Jackie and Family,
sorry to hear of the passing of Angus, may all the good memories help you celebrate his life.

David and Linda Leidy

January 15, 2012

What a wonderful service Jacque. You really let us all know who Angus Duff really was. My heart goes out to you and your loss that seems way to soon. I will remember you in my prayers...he was so blessed to have you for 17 years and I'm sure you feel you were blessed having him too. All my love Sharon Medran

Sharon Medran

January 15, 2012

Jackie,
We are in NM and just heard of the passing of Angus. Please know
that we are thinking of you and all of your family. We hope that all the
good memories of the past will help you through this difficult time.
Larry and Connie Williams

January 14, 2012

Jackie and Family. So VERY sorry to hear of the passing of Angus. Over all the years that I have known him, I have, from the first moment known what a friendly and courteous man he was. Always sincere in speech and action. My Wife and I will certainly miss him. You have our utmost and sincere condolences and may God bless you and yours.

James & Lynn Durham

January 14, 2012

Jacque, we are thinking at you at this difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Kathy Roll

January 14, 2012

Maria and I well remember Angus from our Air Force, Richards-Gabaur, and TWA days. Though it's been years, we remember him fondly and ask about him whenever we run into our old Air Force friends. I really enjoyed working and flying with Angus. He was truly a special, one of a kind friend.

Our deepest sympathy go to his family. God bless and keep you all.

John & Maria Boudreaux

January 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Johnny Rotz

January 13, 2012

Jackie, so sorry to hear of the passing of Angus. I am facing the same thing with Bob as he has a terminal illness.

Mary Lynn Hegdahl

January 13, 2012

Jackie, my friend, I remember how fun it always was when we visited in CS and here in Phoenix. You and Angus sre in my thoughts and prayers.
David Gyongyos [Phoenix]

January 13, 2012

Jackie and family, so sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Squeak & Ken

Rose Ann Pream

January 12, 2012

Jackie and family:
I am so sorry to read of Angus' passing. My sincerest condolences to all of you. It was a privilege to know him and to do family photos of all of you over the years. What a great American Hero he was.
Jim Stabler

January 12, 2012

Jackie, My prayers and thoughts are with you. I met Angus once in NY and thought "boy this guy is a tough one", then I saw his soft side and that was you. He truly loved you and it showed. We will all miss him and the pleasure and joy he added to your life. With much love during this hard time.

Michael Williamson

January 12, 2012

Jackie and family, we are so sorry about Angus's passing. He was a true
gentleman, and had such a love of the outdoors. Our thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. Love, Joli and Rob

January 12, 2012

Jackie,
Herb and I were happy to have gotten to know both you and Angus better over the past year. Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your beautiful family at this time. Jean & Herb

January 12, 2012

Jackie I'm so sorry for your loss. Angus was the nicest guy I have ever met. I will miss him a lot.

Dianee Hernandez

January 11, 2012

Jacque, my thoughts and prayers go out to you, Marci and the rest of your family in this difficult time. I am praying for comfort, healing and peace in your lives. God bless you and keep you!
Jerry Schemmel

Jerry Schemmel

January 11, 2012

Jackie and family,
Words just can't express how sorry we are about Angus. We will always remember the great trip you treated us to and all the fun things we did and things we saw for the first time. Angus meeting us in Raleigh to fly back with us, made the first time flying (for me) much better. The times you visited in North Carolina, trips to the beach. They will be there forever. We hope you will continue to visit when you are up to it, you are always welcome, don't forget that. So sorry we are unable to be there with you at this time of your loss; we will in our hearts, prayers and spirit. Don't hesitate to call and I promise to do better myself. Love, David and Vivian

January 11, 2012

Mrs. Duff, I'm sorry for your loss. My God be with you and your family.

Scott Yeldell

January 11, 2012

Angus was my best friend going through pilot training. We graduated in 1964 but managed to keep loosely in touch over the years. I last saw Angus and Jackie for lunch in Scottsdale last Spring. I will truly miss him.

John Cooper (Scottsdale,AZ)

January 11, 2012

Jackie, I am so sorry to hear about Angus. My prayers are with you and your family.

Heidi Poole

January 11, 2012

Jacque, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. If there is anything I can do to help you out with your place in SP, please do not hesitate to ask. God Bless.

Eric Hendrickson

January 11, 2012

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