James Victor Vaughter, Lt. Col., USAF, retired, born in Byers, Texas May 22, 1918, passed away in Sacramento, January 9, 2010 at the age of 91 years.

Survived by his son, Michael D. Vaughter of Reno, NV; grandchildren, Amy and Chad and great-grandson, Ethan. He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Betz Christensen Vaughter.

Mr. Vaughter was the son of Dr. Hiram and Ada Vaughter. He was of a family of three brothers and two sisters. He entered the Air Force as an Aviation Cadet in 1940, during which time he was in combat in the European Theater Eighth Air Force and was a prisoner of war from 1943 to 1945. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel Master Navigator in 1964. Mr. Vaughter received a MBA from the University of Colorado in 1958. After graduation, he joined the staff of California State University, Sacramento as Director of Facilities Planning. He also held other positions at the University until his retirement in 1981. Mr. Vaughter was very active in the community, a charter member and Past President of the Rotary Club of East Sacramento, Life member of the Comanche Riders Association, Past President of the Second Schweinfurt Memorial Association, Inc., served for a number of years as a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army and was a devoted member of Saint Marks United Methodist Church.

James V Vaughter