In Memory Of
Edward Joseph Biron
1936
2020
Edward Joseph Biron
June 8, 1936 — May 5, 2020
Edward J. Biron passed away May 5, 2020 in the Miami Valley Hospital. Since June of 2015, and prior to being admitted to the hospital, resided at Walnut Creek Campus in Kettering Ohio. He also was a long time resident of Beavercreek Ohio from 1979 to 2015.
Born in Montpelier Vermont, June 8, 1936. He was the son of Emile Joseph Biron and Yvette Cyr. He was married to Carlene Anne Shepard on November 14, 1959 at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier Vt. He graduated St. Michael's College with a BA/Business Administration and was quickly commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force.
From 1959 to 1965 he served as an aircrew member on a variety of aircraft but primarily the KC-97.
Graduated Michigan State University with a MBA/Accounting in 1965.
1965 to 1973 served as Chief, Accounting and Finance Division at various Air Force bases around the globe including Pakistan.
1973 to 1977 served as Chief, Combat Plans and Contingencies, 438 Military Airlift Wing McGuire AFB. Principal advisor to the Wing Commander and staff on all matters pertaining to the military readiness of the C-141 cargo/troop carrier airlift wing. Developed and published operations plans for use during war or other emergency conditions and served as Executive Director to the Battle Staff.
1977 to 1979 served as Chief, Material Accounting Systems Branch, Headquarters Lowery AFB. Responsible for developing Air Force policy and mechanized systems to account for all supplies and capital equipment acquired by the USAF.
1979 to 1985 served as the Director of Accounting and Finance, Headquarters Air force Logistics Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Provided planning, policy and technical guidance for accounting including the financial systems supporting USAF world-wide logistics and supply as well as the Foreign Military Assistance Sales Program.
He completed a twenty seven year career in the Air Force attaining the rank of Colonel. Received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Air Force's second highest award for peacetime achievement, the Legion of Merit.
After retiring for the USAF, he passed the requirements to obtain his CPA license in the state of Ohio. In 1986 he was quickly hired by Davue Ob/Gyn as the CFO and remained there until he fully retired in 1994.
Following retirement, he and his wife traveled the United States for over a decade in their motorhome visiting many of the major sites that America has to offer. He enjoyed spending winters in Florida in the motorhome bouncing between the various military bases where he could setup camp. Key West, Naples, Daytona Beach, Sarasota and Fort Myers were some of his favorites. Post motorhome travels, he would winter in Sebring.
He was a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Society of Military Controllers, Association of Government Accountants and Air Force Association. He was also a member of Saint. Luke Church of Beavercreek, Saint Brigid of Xenia and Saint Henry of Dayton.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Carlene S. Biron of Kettering Ohio. One sister Lorraine Bedard of Nashua New Hampshire. One son , Mark Biron of Aurora Colorado. One daughter, Cynthia Peyton of Huber Heights Ohio and five grandchildren, Ashley Dorsten of Huber Heights Ohio, Kevin Dorsten of Englewood Ohio, Courtney Dorsten of Huber Heights Ohio, Jaxson Peyton of Huber Heights and Maxwell Peyton of Huber Heights. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Romaine of Walpole New Hampshire and Ernest of East Montpelier Vermont.
A small, immediate family only service will be held at the Newcomer funeral home in Kettering Saturday afternoon. As we all know, the pandemic involving the country has changed normal business in a very dramatic way. We are not able to properly honor Edward J. Biron at this time due to the current situation. He will be buried at Dayton National Cemetery next week as Edward had wished. Unfortunately, we cannot honor the Colonel with a full military send off at this time. The VA has assured us that when the restrictions are lifted, he will receive the proper honor he so richly deserves at the gravesite. Please sign the guestbook with contact information and we will contact all at the appropriate time when we have a date.
The Biron family must acknowledge the exceptional job and determination by the folks at Miami Valley Hospital. The ICU and Critical Care Team were outstanding in the three weeks Edward was there and all the staff that worked with him said he was a wonderful man. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, please make to donations to St. Michael's College, https://www.smcvt.edu/outcomes/alumni/ or the charity of individual choice.
Please feel free to leave a special message of condolence for his family by clicking on "share memories".
Born in Montpelier Vermont, June 8, 1936. He was the son of Emile Joseph Biron and Yvette Cyr. He was married to Carlene Anne Shepard on November 14, 1959 at St. Augustine Church in Montpelier Vt. He graduated St. Michael's College with a BA/Business Administration and was quickly commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force.
From 1959 to 1965 he served as an aircrew member on a variety of aircraft but primarily the KC-97.
Graduated Michigan State University with a MBA/Accounting in 1965.
1965 to 1973 served as Chief, Accounting and Finance Division at various Air Force bases around the globe including Pakistan.
1973 to 1977 served as Chief, Combat Plans and Contingencies, 438 Military Airlift Wing McGuire AFB. Principal advisor to the Wing Commander and staff on all matters pertaining to the military readiness of the C-141 cargo/troop carrier airlift wing. Developed and published operations plans for use during war or other emergency conditions and served as Executive Director to the Battle Staff.
1977 to 1979 served as Chief, Material Accounting Systems Branch, Headquarters Lowery AFB. Responsible for developing Air Force policy and mechanized systems to account for all supplies and capital equipment acquired by the USAF.
1979 to 1985 served as the Director of Accounting and Finance, Headquarters Air force Logistics Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Provided planning, policy and technical guidance for accounting including the financial systems supporting USAF world-wide logistics and supply as well as the Foreign Military Assistance Sales Program.
He completed a twenty seven year career in the Air Force attaining the rank of Colonel. Received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Air Force's second highest award for peacetime achievement, the Legion of Merit.
After retiring for the USAF, he passed the requirements to obtain his CPA license in the state of Ohio. In 1986 he was quickly hired by Davue Ob/Gyn as the CFO and remained there until he fully retired in 1994.
Following retirement, he and his wife traveled the United States for over a decade in their motorhome visiting many of the major sites that America has to offer. He enjoyed spending winters in Florida in the motorhome bouncing between the various military bases where he could setup camp. Key West, Naples, Daytona Beach, Sarasota and Fort Myers were some of his favorites. Post motorhome travels, he would winter in Sebring.
He was a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Society of Military Controllers, Association of Government Accountants and Air Force Association. He was also a member of Saint. Luke Church of Beavercreek, Saint Brigid of Xenia and Saint Henry of Dayton.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Carlene S. Biron of Kettering Ohio. One sister Lorraine Bedard of Nashua New Hampshire. One son , Mark Biron of Aurora Colorado. One daughter, Cynthia Peyton of Huber Heights Ohio and five grandchildren, Ashley Dorsten of Huber Heights Ohio, Kevin Dorsten of Englewood Ohio, Courtney Dorsten of Huber Heights Ohio, Jaxson Peyton of Huber Heights and Maxwell Peyton of Huber Heights. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Romaine of Walpole New Hampshire and Ernest of East Montpelier Vermont.
A small, immediate family only service will be held at the Newcomer funeral home in Kettering Saturday afternoon. As we all know, the pandemic involving the country has changed normal business in a very dramatic way. We are not able to properly honor Edward J. Biron at this time due to the current situation. He will be buried at Dayton National Cemetery next week as Edward had wished. Unfortunately, we cannot honor the Colonel with a full military send off at this time. The VA has assured us that when the restrictions are lifted, he will receive the proper honor he so richly deserves at the gravesite. Please sign the guestbook with contact information and we will contact all at the appropriate time when we have a date.
The Biron family must acknowledge the exceptional job and determination by the folks at Miami Valley Hospital. The ICU and Critical Care Team were outstanding in the three weeks Edward was there and all the staff that worked with him said he was a wonderful man. Thank you.
In lieu of flowers, please make to donations to St. Michael's College, https://www.smcvt.edu/outcomes/alumni/ or the charity of individual choice.
Please feel free to leave a special message of condolence for his family by clicking on "share memories".
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