Bernard Raymond Halprin, 74

Bernard Raymond Halprin (Bernie) departed this life at his home in Ashburn, VA, on March 31, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Bernie was born on May 21, 1940, in Baltimore, MD, to Harry William and Dorothy Solomon Halprin. He graduated from Boca Ciega High School, St. Petersburg, FL. He obtained a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and an MS in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.

Bernie joined the US Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam as a fighter pilot, being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and several Air Medals. He left military service with the rank of major to pursue a civilian career. Bernie retired after a 25-year career with TRW in the Washington, DC, area.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Halprin.

He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Jackie, and sons Jeffery Andrew and Christopher Sean, grandchildren Ryan, Kayla, and Edward Raymond, sister-in-law Sandra Halprin, nephew Allan Halprin and niece Sharon Halprin Jaffe.

Bernie led a full and exciting life having done things most people only dream of. He was a volunteer in the Boy Scouts of America for almost four decades, serving in a variety of roles. He was firmly committed to Scouting from his days as a father of Cub Scouts to most recently, counselor of Eagle Scout candidates. He served on the board of directors of Christmas in April/Rebuilding Together. He was for many years a member of the Loudoun County Republican Committee.

The family will receive friends at the Adams-Green Funeral Home in Herndon, VA, on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 3 – 6 PM. Interment will take place at a later date in the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of floral tributes, memorial donations will be gratefully received by Capital Caring Hospice, 24419 Millstream Drive, Aldie, VA 20105.