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Harold Todd Obituary

Major General Harold W. (Pete) Todd, USAF (Ret) passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 23, 2013. He was a longtime Colorado Springs resident and was preceded in death by his beautiful wife, Wendy Yvonne Todd. He is survived by his two brothers, Richard T. and Arthur F., and four sons, Kenneth J., Stephen D., Joseph M. and Mark A.; two daughters, Hellen J. Wilson and Michelle M. Adams; two stepsons, James K. Mills and Timothy S. Emerson; and a stepdaughter, Jamie Y. White. General Todd was born in 1938 in Chicago, and graduated from Gonzaga High School in Washington, D.C. in 1955. Shortly thereafter he entered the first class of the Air Force Academy, which was temporarily located at Lowry AF Base, prior to moving to its eventual home in Colorado Springs. Cadet Todd graduated with a Bachelor of Science and commission as a Second Lieutenant in 1959. He holds the distinction of being the first graduate of the Air Force Academy to attain the rank of Brigadier General, on Dec 1, 1978. He was promoted to Major General on July 1, 1982. General Todd served during the Vietnam War as a B-52 pilot, flying 156 combat missions and was subsequently awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for his service. He retired in June of 1989 with 30 years of service. During his semi-retirement, he consulted with the Swedish Air Force and served as President of the National Stroke Association. He also proudly served as President of the 307th Bomb Wing Association and was an active member of the USAF Association of Graduates. General Todd will be mostly remembered for his keen intellect and wicked sense of humor. He was compassionate and accepting to all he met and was a role model and inspiration to all who knew him. He was much loved and will be greatly missed. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 8, at the USAF Academy Cadet Protestant Chapel, USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, CO.

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Published by The Gazette on Mar. 3, 2013.

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James O'Rourke

June 8, 2014

General Todd: You were a friend, a colleague, a confidant, and a prince of a guy. Thank you so much for all you did for my Air Force career, for the United States Air Force, and for the people of this nation. Pam and I will always remember the friendship and kindness you and Wendy showed to Pam and me. James S. O'Rourke, IV, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.)

June 3, 2014

Getting to know you and Wendy at Maxwell AFB will always remain with us for a long time. Rest in peace.
Gloria &Lew

Oliver Scofield

March 26, 2014

Missing you as much Pete as a year ago. So grateful to have known you if only for a short period. Think of you often and am glad to have known you and Wendy! Oliver and Michael

Wally Whitehurst

October 14, 2013

Rest in peace, "Pete". It was wonderful seeing you again at our 307th Bomb Wing reunion here in Lincoln not long ago. I remember the good times we had at the old Lincoln Air Force Base here.

Wally & Peggy Whitehurst

Elgin HUNT

March 18, 2013

General Todd was my commander at McChord AFB in 1980 - 1082. We all respected him and thought he was a great person to work for and great role model. I am very sorry for your family's loss, as he was a great leader.

Joan Quinn Eastman

March 16, 2013

May you rest in peace General Todd. Thank you for your service to our country and for the great friendship of our families. My condolences to all the Todd friends and family. Our country has lost one of our heros.

Michelle Adams

March 10, 2013

I love you Dad. You are my hero!!!

Michelle

March 10, 2013

I miss you Daddy! Deeply. Love Michelle

March 10, 2013

WE love and miss you Grandpa! Love Dylan and Jessie

March 10, 2013

I miss you so much Daddy! It still does not seem real to me that you are not here. I Love you! You are my hero.

R B

March 7, 2013

General Todd was one of the first people I met when I entered the Air Force Academy. He was one of the AOG reps who briefed each incoming Cadet on the significance of the challenge bridge and kindly did it again this year for the fourth classmen who didn't get to initially experience it during Waldo Canyon. He was truly an inspirational leader. My sincere condolences to the family.

With brothers Art and Dick

Pete Todd

March 7, 2013

With Wendy at home in Germany

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With Wendy at daughter's wedding

Pete Todd

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With Wendy at game

Pete Todd

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With President Reagan

Pete Todd

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Flightsuit

Pete Todd

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Retirment with Gen Jones

Pete Todd

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With President Carter and Gen Jones

Pete Todd

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Air Force Whites

Pete Todd

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Cadet Todd

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Duane Branson

March 6, 2013

Pete was a principled man and good friend. I remember him well from our time together at Westover AFB and during Arc light ops in Southeast Asia.flying the BUFF.

David Gies

March 5, 2013

Pete Todd was a mentor and friend. He managed with integrity, was fair, consistent at the helm and inspired people around him. I will miss the lunches we had as recently as last month. He would make a special trip to Denver just to meet colleagues from National Stroke Association. He will not be forgotten.

Richard Rauschkolb

March 3, 2013

Gen Todd was a good friend and great mentor. I will miss his wise counsel and many contributions to our Alma mater.

Oliver Scofield

March 3, 2013

What a great neighbor to have. A giant intellect, a mischievous sense of humor, a terrific story telling ability and an acceptance of the world as it was while never forgetting what it could be! We are shocked you are no longer 'over the back fence' and mourn your passing deeply. Much love from your newest friends, Oliver and Michael

Jerry Smith

March 3, 2013

Pete and I were both B-52 aircraft commanders at Westover AFB starting in 1967. We experienced SAC alert and rotations to Guam to fly the Arc Light bombing missions in Vietnam. Pete became a great friend who was always able to make me laugh even in the most tense situations. He was an inspiring leader and friend to all who flew with him.
I am sincerely grieved that he is gone.

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