Obituary for Edward Joseph Lockwood
Edward Joseph Lockwood (COL. RET., USAF) age 91, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2022, at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ed was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on July 29, 1931, grew up in Berwyn, PA, and graduated from Conestoga High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Bethany College, West Virginia, a Master of Arts in Guidance & Counseling from Louisiana Tech University, and an MBA and MA in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is also a 1977 graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Ft. McNair, Virginia.
Ed is survived by his wife Beatrice (Bea) Palmquist Lockwood, and son, Craig William Lockwood of Honolulu, three nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret & Edward Lockwood, son, Scott Edward Lockwood, sisters, Nancy Schulze and Gail Bluhm, and brother, Jack Lockwood.
Ed entered the Air Force in 1955 and served as a command pilot, with over 5,000 hours in 12 aircraft, including the T-33, 0-1, 0-2, F-86, F-100, B-47 and many versions of the B-52. He was the first Air Force Captain to be named an aircraft commander of the B-52 at Travis Air Force Base, California in 1964. Command positions during his career included B-52 Squadron Commander, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, Base Commander, Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Wing Commander, 43rd Strategic Wing, Strategic Air Command, Andersen AFB, Guam. His last assignment was the Chief of the Special Weapons Plans & Policy Division (J-5) at USCINCPAC, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
Ed’s military decorations include the Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and the USAF Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
Following Ed’s retirement from the USAF, he was involved in local activities including serving as Co-Director of the Preschool Board at St. George’s Episcopal Church, and Member and President of the Board of Directors at ‘Iolani Court Plaza.
Ed’s dream was always to live in Hawaii, and he achieved that ambition in 1982. He was a lover of the ocean and spent many happy hours body surfing, waterskiing, diving, swimming, and biking. His aim upon retirement was to walk every beach on Oahu, and he achieved that goal. Even though Ed experienced several years of illness, he never lost his love of family and nature, nor his sharp sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and medical personnel at the Veterans Administration in Hawaii, and the Tripler Army Medical Center, as well as the Leahi Adult Day Center staff and Wilson Care Group, especially Beverly Montgomery, Stephen Trigonis, and Benton Wong.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a memorial contribution to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
Ed is survived by his wife Beatrice (Bea) Palmquist Lockwood, and son, Craig William Lockwood of Honolulu, three nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret & Edward Lockwood, son, Scott Edward Lockwood, sisters, Nancy Schulze and Gail Bluhm, and brother, Jack Lockwood.
Ed entered the Air Force in 1955 and served as a command pilot, with over 5,000 hours in 12 aircraft, including the T-33, 0-1, 0-2, F-86, F-100, B-47 and many versions of the B-52. He was the first Air Force Captain to be named an aircraft commander of the B-52 at Travis Air Force Base, California in 1964. Command positions during his career included B-52 Squadron Commander, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, Base Commander, Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Wing Commander, 43rd Strategic Wing, Strategic Air Command, Andersen AFB, Guam. His last assignment was the Chief of the Special Weapons Plans & Policy Division (J-5) at USCINCPAC, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.
Ed’s military decorations include the Legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and the USAF Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster.
Following Ed’s retirement from the USAF, he was involved in local activities including serving as Co-Director of the Preschool Board at St. George’s Episcopal Church, and Member and President of the Board of Directors at ‘Iolani Court Plaza.
Ed’s dream was always to live in Hawaii, and he achieved that ambition in 1982. He was a lover of the ocean and spent many happy hours body surfing, waterskiing, diving, swimming, and biking. His aim upon retirement was to walk every beach on Oahu, and he achieved that goal. Even though Ed experienced several years of illness, he never lost his love of family and nature, nor his sharp sense of humor. He will be missed by many.
The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to the doctors and medical personnel at the Veterans Administration in Hawaii, and the Tripler Army Medical Center, as well as the Leahi Adult Day Center staff and Wilson Care Group, especially Beverly Montgomery, Stephen Trigonis, and Benton Wong.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a memorial contribution to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.