After joining NASA, Slayton was selected to pilot the second U.S. manned orbital spaceflight, but was grounded in 1962 by a heart murmur. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Marjorie J. Slayton (Crestline, Ohio), who passed away on December 2, 2011, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. He joined the United States Air Force, and attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School in 1955. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton (March 1, 1924 June 13, 1993), (Major, USAF) was an American World War II pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts, and became NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office. Upon graduation from high school in 1942, he entered the Air Force and flew 56 combat missions over Europe as a B-25 pilot and 7 over Japan. Stunned by the Soviet Union's launching of the first artificial Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, in October 1957, the United States rushed to establish its own space program. Because of her speaking disability, it was important to give her this tenderness compared to the other women.. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. They celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary in November. While working on the Space Shuttle, he also assisted in developing the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. [2]:2632, Immediately upon his return to Columbia Army Air Base to serve as a B-25 instructor, Slayton applied and was accepted to fly the new A-26 Invader bomber aircraft. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. [12]:27 Slayton oversaw the crew reassignments for the upcoming Apollo missions, as well as the selection for Group 6 and Group 7 astronauts. 18 as the Docking Module Pilot with mission commander, Flew the Apollo Soyuz Test Project with Vance Brand and, Was a member of NASA's Mercury 7 project, introduced in April 9, 1959, only six months after the agency was established (together with. Visitation will be from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. They were called the Mercury Seven for the tiny one-person capsules they would begin flying in another two years, and they were immediately hailed as heroes. A Lighter Outlook, Asked before one shuttle mission what the astronauts would be doing between then and the launching, a question that used to elicit a sober listing of flight plans to be studied and so forth, Mr. Slayton replied, "I think they'll be goofing off.". During this time, he continued to show symptoms of atrial fibrillation. The cause of death was brain cancer, said Howard Benedict, executive director of the Mercury Seven Foundation. Jo and husband Wally had two children and remained married until his death in 2007. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. In his NASA oral history, Mr. Lunney looked back on the dramatic rescue of Apollo 13 as the best piece of operations work I ever did or could hope to do., We built a quarter-million mile space highway, he added, paved by one decision, one choice, and one innovation at a time repeated constantly over almost four days to bring the crew safely home. He married Marjorie "Marge" Lunney (1921-1989) in May 1955, and they had one son, Kent Sherman, born April 8, 1957. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. The task of recreating those period recipes fell to food stylist Emily Marshall, who cooked all the party food herself (including deviled eggs by the hundreds) with the help of vintage cookbooks and food ads. Family was one of the original National Aeronautics and Space Administration from Carthage College in 1961, and an Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1965. Real person Mr. Slayton returned to managerial duties with the space agency, directing early tests of the space shuttles. Flew on the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) sometimes known as Apollo If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. [19] Additionally, he received the Collier Trophy, the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award, and the AIAA Haley Astronautics Award for 1978. L > Lunney | S > Slayton > Marjorie (Lunney) Slayton, WIKITREE HOME | ABOUT | G2G FORUM | HELP | SEARCH. [2]:4049, In 1952, Slayton transferred to active duty Air Force from the Air National Guard. [4] After moving to Seattle, Slayton lived in a rooming house and began working as a junior design engineer. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Marge sold the hotel but continued to work there for seven years. 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He left the Minnesota ANG when he moved to Seattle. At the age of five, Slayton was clearing a horse-drawn hay mower when his left ring finger was severed. Login to find your connection. She was born June 24, 1929 in Crestline, Ohio to Steven and Blanch (Hoffman) Keller. Its guidance and radio systems were used sparingly to conserve battery power and dwindling supplies of oxygen and water. There is no photo or video of Marjorie J. Slayton.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Gus Grissom died in January 1967 when fire erupted in an Apollo spacecraft during a test on the launching pad. Leave a message for others who see this profile. After World War II, he earned a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering at the University of Minnesota and went to work at the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. [6] In 1958, he helped test Britain's first supersonic fighter, the English Electric P1B Lightning. He later worked on the Skylab and space shuttle projects before leaving NASA in 1985. Married Marjorie Colleen Lunney (to 1983). Father: Chas S Slayton In order to avoid confusion in radio communications, Slayton was referred to by his initials, D.K., which were eventually shortened to "Deke. After six weeks, he moved to Foggia, where 48 aircraft were destroyed after an eruption of Mount Vesuvius. He married Marjorie "Marge" Lunney (1921-1989) in May 1955, and they had one son, Kent Sherman, born April 8, 1957. Following the. "[2]:58, In 1992, Slayton was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Often desserts would have Technicolor aspect to them, she says. They died five weeks apart in 1998. Mr. Lunney joined the space program during its infancy in the 1950s and helped develop the Mercury spacecraft used in the first U.S. crewed flights in the early 1960s. Gary Lee Brinks. After graduating in December 1955, he became a test pilot at the Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Nancy H. Slayton, 87, of Wallace Back Rd. That was the finishing school for many future astronauts. The Astronaut Wives Club Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. AKA Donald Kent Slayton. It was about survival.. "I just learned to cope with it," he said years later. After Gus died when Apollo I exploded during a launchpad test in 1967, Betty was critical of NASA and sued for financial support for her and her two sons. [31] In 2017, Solstar and NASA developed a preliminary design for Slayton Space Communicator (SC-Slayton), a commercial router on the International Space Station named in his honor. I had a brief period when the severity of the problem really struck home, he said in a NASA oral history. On December 10, 1962 she and Gordon Gehlsen were married in Slayton. After completing his education at Air Command and Staff School, he was assigned as a maintenance inspector at Twelfth Air Force Headquarters in Wiesbaden Army Airfield, West Germany. 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What might have come off as attention-grabbing was really meant for her as a sense of individuality, Daman says. In 1970 his palpitations became more frequent and he started taking experimental daily doses of quinidine, a crystalline alkaloid. He flew seven combat missions over Japan, and encountered little Japanese resistance. Much of the world was watching on television when the crippled spaceship splashed down on April 17. The Right Stuff, Christopher C. Kraft Jr., a former director of the Johnson center, said that Mr. Slayton "had the qualities you really wanted in the American astronaut of his time: he was a superb flyer, a good engineer and was cognizant of the importance of his position to the country, what he had to do and how he had to do it.". Trenton Union County Warren Wayne Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. They were divorced in 1983, and she has since died. [4], He was a fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) and the American Astronautical Society, as well as an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. While traveling near the Strait of Gibraltar, their ships came under attack from German bombers and submarines. Awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, his fifth of 5. She lives in Houston. (NASA) Mercury Seven astronauts. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. [2]:7879,8586 During the uncrewed Mercury-Atlas 4 orbital spaceflight, he worked at the tracking station in Bermuda. December 2, 2011 It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton (March 1, 1924 June 13, 1993) was a United States Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. . He moved to Selfridge Field in Michigan for training, and began preparing for a deployment to the Pacific. flew on the joint Apollo-Soyuz mission. Awarded the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, his first of 5. "It'll be a bad day," he said. Slayton came from a poor background and had to hide the fact that she was a divorcee. 4 Yes IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. If so, login to add it. Donald K. Slayton was one of the original Mercury project astronauts, Then came the most bitter disappointment of Mr. Slayton's career. [12]:1617[2]:185,189 After the fire, Slayton called a meeting of the astronauts from the first groups to be chosen, in April 1967 and announced that they were the candidates for the first lunar landing. A mother of two, Annie went on to become an activist and support her husband during his political career as senator from Ohio, where they live today. Write your message of sympathy today. Throughout Slayton's childhood, his family's home did not have electricity or indoor plumbing. After completing training, he was assigned to the 340th Bombardment Group, and departed for the European theater of operations on ship from Newport News, Virginia. He was selected for the second American crewed orbital mission, Mercury-Atlas 7, which he intended to name Delta 7. In March 1972, he was medically cleared to fly and was the docking module pilot of the 1975 ApolloSoyuz Test Project (ASTP). Marshall followed recipes directly whenever possible but because some 60s-era ingredients are no longer available like savory-flavored Jell-O and many canned foods she found herself reinventing often. ABC/Bob D'Amico; Ralph Morse/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images. November 8, 2022 (79 years old) View obituary. Donald Slayton: family. [2]:1517, The 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Empire occurred during Slayton's senior year of high school. Donald Kent " Deke " Slayton (March 1, 1924 - June 13, 1993) was a United States Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. League City, Galveston, Texas, United States, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X9SW-M12, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYFV-RV3, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VY3S-S2P, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JVL6-RYS, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1XR-5PJ, 28 degrees from Pope Saint John Paul II Wojtyla, 25 degrees from Pope Urban VIII Barberini, 45 degrees from Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti, 31 degrees from Pope Victor II Dollnstein-Hirschberg, 25 degrees from Blessed Pope Innocent XI Odescalchi, 28 degrees from Pope Benedict XIII Orsini, Distinguished Flying Cross (United States). Of the original seven, only Mr. Slayton never got a Mercury flight. [9] After a decade of seeing doctors around the world,[13] in 1971 Slayton was examined at the Mayo Clinic after a long period without heart fibrillation, and was determined to not have a coronary condition. [15][2]:329342 Slayton also became interested in aviation racing, and was President of International Formula One Pylon Air Racing and Director of Columbia Astronautics. CORNING: Marjorie J. Slayton, 82, passed away Friday morning, December 2, 2011 at her home. She opens up as it goes on. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Last seen Like that other 60s-era show Mad Men, producers sought to meticulously re-create the decade: Ninety percent of the costumes are vintage, sourced by Daman on sites like Etsy and 1stdibs. Slayton joined the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and flew in Europe and the Pacific. Additionally, he was an honorary member of the American Fighter Aces Association, the National WWII Glider Pilots Association and the Association of Space Explorers. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marjorie Gehlsen to show support. Marjorie is 29 degrees from Pope Saint John Paul II Wojtyla, 26 degrees from Pope Urban VIII Barberini, 24 degrees from Pope Alexander VI Borgia, 46 degrees from Pope Pius VII Chiaramonti, 34 degrees from Pope John XI di Roma, 32 degrees from Pope Victor II Dollnstein-Hirschberg, 32 degrees from Pope St Leo IX Egisheim, 24 degrees from Pope Leo X Medici, 26 degrees from Blessed Pope Innocent XI Odescalchi, 29 degrees from Pope Benedict XIII Orsini, 26 degrees from Pope Pius II Piccolomini and 22 degrees from Fiona McMichael on our single family tree. Alan B. Shepard Jr. and Virgil I. Grissom had each made test flights in 1961, and the next February John H. Glenn Jr. had become the first American to orbit Earth. The lunar module, where the astronauts had holed up for days, was jettisoned. Mr. Slayton tried everything to cure his heart problem, including dieting, exercising more, quitting smoking, giving up coffee and reducing alcohol consumption. Marjorie "Marge" Slayton ne Lunney was the wife of NASA MercuryW astronaut and Chief of Astronaut Office, Deke Slayton. [2]:200203,223224,250[12]:5862,136137 Slayton continued to assign the crew for the remaining lunar landings. Producers cast Annable, who has a tomboy quality, to play the headstrong Trudy, who came to base with a secret that she left her husband Gordo when she discovered his affair and only returned for the sake of his NASA career. [10][2]:133140[11] Slayton continued to be responsible for making crew assignments, and determined the astronauts that would fly on the Gemini and Apollo missions. Became the oldest rookie astronaut at the age of 51 when he was One Rebecca Wisocky He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Space Pioneers, the Confederate Air Force, the Order of Daedalians, the National Rifle Association of America, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. On March 15, 1962, two months prior to the launch of Delta 7, Slayton was medically disqualified from the flight and replaced on the mission by Scott Carpenter. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. This story has been shared 403,124 times. Marjorie J. Slayton Obituary. Marge can best be described as sassy, feisty, witty, but has a caring side. He received the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) James H. Doolittle Award in 1972 and the SETP Iven C. Kincheloe Award. After her husband, Alan Shepard, became the first of the Mercury Seven astronauts to blast off, Louise was christened the First Lady of Space and the groups first fashion icon. In reality, it took an effort by all four flight directors and dozens of flight controllers to diagnose the problem and devise a way to bring Apollo 13 back safely, through 250,000 miles of space. He moved his family from Edwards Air Force Base to a housing development near Fort Eustis, where he was neighbors with fellow Mercury Seven astronauts Gus Grissom and Wally Schirra. The ALT program developed the tests for the Space Shuttle orbiter Enterprise, and modified several F-104 Starfighters and T-38 Talons to train the astronauts. He was 69. Born: 1-Mar-1924 Birthplace: Sparta, WI Died: 13-Jun-1993 Location of death: League City, TX Cause of death: Cancer - Brain Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered at family farm in Wisconsin) Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Astronaut Nationality: United States Executive summary: Original Mercury 7 astronaut She and Gordo, in real life, met in Hawaii, so we wanted to add a bit of a tiki trend, which he incorporated through a palette of Mediterranean blues and rust, surf prints and palm trees. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Anyone can read what you share. Mr. Slayton was married in 1955 to Marjorie Lunney. Back then, people didnt throw away clothing, and I feel like Marge might have peaked in the late 40s, Daman says. As she grows and comes out of her shell a little bit, by the end shes really all-American in red, white and blue, Daman says. "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (, "Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010," database, FamilySearch (, "Texas Marriages, 1966-2010," database, FamilySearch (, "Texas Death Index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch (, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (. [2]:115122 In an administrative restructuring in October 1963, Slayton became assistant director of Flight Crew Operations, in addition to his job managing the astronaut office. He left the Army after World War II, went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from University of Minnesota in 1949, and later joined the Minnesota Air National Guard after working for Boeing as an aeronautical engineer. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 24, 1929 - [2]:1015 He attended a two-room elementary school in Leon, and graduated from Sparta High School in 1942, where he boxed, played trombone, and was active in the Future Farmers of America (FFA). [17]:345 They divorced in April 1978, and Slayton moved to a condominium near the Johnson Space Center. In truth, other astronauts and space officials say, Mr. Slayton probably exerted a greater influence on the American space program over a longer period than any other single astronaut. Mr. Slayton was vice president of the foundation. The death was announced in a statement by NASA. He also served on the Department of Transportation's Commercial Space Advisory Committee. in April 9, 1959, only six months after the agency itself had been On July 17, the two craft rendezvoused in orbit and the American astronauts conducted crew transfers with cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. In November 1963, he resigned from his commission in the Air Force after he was permanently disqualified from flying and became a civilian executive for NASA. Marjorie Lunney Slayton Nicknames: Marge Resides: Houston, Texas Family: Deke Slayton Kent Sherman Slayton (son) Romances: Deke Slayton (husband) John Flannigan (ex-husband) Marjorie Slayton 1921 1989 Marjorie Slayton (born Lunney), 1921 - 1989 Marjorie Slayton was born in 1921. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He had been treated for several years for leukemia. Trudy, who had two daughters with husband Gordo, eventually left him for good in the late 1960s and has since died. No one was more uncomfortable with the sudden celebrity than Mr. Slayton, who looked upon it as something to be tolerated. Yvonne was someone we thought would be a great Rene, because she can play the glamour side, but also has this intelligence and drive, Savage says. He was a founder of the company when he retired from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1982. Would you like to offer Marjorie J. Slaytons loved ones a condolence message? 1x10 He reapplied and was accepted in 1955, and joined TPS Class 55C. Stunner Rene, wife of Scott Carpenter, wasnt afraid to stand out wearing a bright floral-print dress to the astro-wives first photo shoot, while the others donned pastels. [32] The device is intended for low-earth orbit service (LEO).[33]. Two months before his scheduled flight, doctors grounded Mr. Slayton because of an abnormal heartbeat caused by atrial fibrillation. [2]:166168,184 Slayton created a crew rotation, where a crew would be selected as the backup crew for a mission and would later be the prime crew three missions later. One of his sons, Bryan Lunney, also became a NASA flight director. Allan Grant/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images, Ralph Morse/The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images. Commanders have addressed nearly every major weakness. (82 years old). MARGIE SLAYTON OBITUARY Visitation will be from 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 28 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Mr. Lunney was a flight director for several Gemini missions before working on the Apollo program. The funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11:30 with Brother Jimmy Jackson officiating. Slayton began flight training in Vernon, Texas, where he trained on the Fairchild PT-19, the PT-17 Stearman, and the AT-6 Texan. At the time of his death, Mr. Slayton was director of Space Services Inc., a pioneering company in the business of launching small satellites. It probably glows in the dark, too: Jell-o mold. We wanted her to feel quiet and a little bit of a church mouse, [so] we went with pastels and girly silhouettes, he says. Mother: Victoria A Larson[1]. She later worked at the Wheel Inn Cafe and the County Host in Slayton. September 18, 2022 (92 years old) View obituary. A bit of a daredevil, Trudy drove a sports car (while the other wives drove station wagons) and donned a wardrobe of pedal-pushers, jeans and shorts. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. . But when asked what might happen if one of the two solid-fuel boosters failed shortly after liftoff, he reverted to fatalism. After Alan Shepard was grounded due to Mnire's disease, he replaced Slayton as the manager of the astronaut office, while Slayton continued to work for Flight Crew Operations and was promoted to its director in 1966.

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