Jon L. Dalton

Dalton, Jon Lynn 72, passed away suddenly in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, April 25, 2014. Jon was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on Dec. 15, 1941 and grew up in Malcom, Iowa. Jon was known for his tenacious spirit and fiery military disposition all encased in his un-denying generosity. He was a man who had a very hard life and his body paid the price. Jon was a strong fighter and is now resting in the arms of Jesus. He was very proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army, primarily in the 1st Cavalry 7th Regiment, as a helicopter pilot. His military career sent him all over the world including 3 tours in Viet-Nam, Germany, Korea, and finally finishing his 26 year journey as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in El Paso, Texas. During that time he proudly earned countless military honors to include the Silver Star and Purple Heart. After his retirement, Jon went on to spend many years in the Air Defense field at Ford Aerospace. He was a long time member and dedicated volunteer of New Beginnings Church. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Aida; brother, Dennis and his parents, Lucille and John. Jon is survived by his loving daughter, Katja and husband Phillip O�Neal; son, Jon Paul and wife, Annie; brother, Mike and wife, Dianne; step-daughters Cindy and husband, Richard Mansfield, Donna and husband, Weldon Starling; grandchildren, Jacob, Jesse, Ashlie, Ricky; great grandchildren Isaiah and Daniel; several nieces and nephews; church family and many others who loved and cared for him. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Church, 3601 Montgomery Blvd. NE, with Pastor Richard Mansfield officiating. Private graveside services to be held at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Jon�s name to the Wounded Warrior Project at WoundedWarriorProject.org/Donate. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com