Lt. Col. John Thomas Kite
August 21, 1931 – April 24, 2020
Lt Col. John Thomas Kite, 88 of Solomons, MD passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 in Solomons, MD. He was born on August 21, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to the late Helen Catherine and Don Frederick Kite. He married Edna Kite in California and they had three beautiful children from their marriage. They later divorced, however stayed friends and she preceded him in death in 1993.
John joined the US Air Force in 1955 and served as a Navigator. He retired in 1975 after serving over 20 years as a Lt. Colonel. He moved to Calvert Co. in 2015 from Charleston, SC. and enjoyed traveling around the world, playing golf, and bowling. He was kind and generous, sometimes goofy, and always sweet and precious. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
John is survived by his three daughters, Cathy Van Houten of Waldorf, MD, Cindy Kite of Umea, Sweden, and Linda Kite of Prince Frederick, MD; grandchildren, Nina, Amy, Angela, Jonathan, and Alex; great-grandchildren, Brett, Logan, Carlymae, AJ, and Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, ex-wife, and sisters, Margaret and Marie Therese.
Funeral Services will be private for immediate family. The family ask for memorial contributions to be made in John’s name to the Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund, www.theasburyfoundation.org/donate 11100 Asbury Circle, Solomons, MD 20688 and or Calvert Hospice, www.calverthospice.org, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. To leave the family a condolence please visit www.rauschfuneralhomes.com .
Visitation
Services
- Private Family Remembrance
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Contributions
Asbury Solomons Benevolent Care Fund
11100 Asbury Circle
Solomons, MD 20688
Link:
https://www.theasburyfoundation.org/donate/ways-to-give/credit-card/give-to-asbury-solomons/
Calvert Hospice
P.O. Box 838
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
410-535-0892
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1 May 2020
1:28pm
Happy Landings John…You will be missed dear friend…Thanks for the memories- Vaya Con Dios…qEd Cotterq
City
Charleston
State
SC
1 May 2020
7:04pm
Your reminiscences of childhood visits to Hollywood were such a delight to hear! And you kindness and support of me, from the time I was 11 years old!, will always hang in a very special room of my heart. Carry on Mr. Kite!
City
Hollywood
State
CA
1 May 2020
9:27pm
Mr Kite had an impact on my life…I work in healthcare and had the priviledge of praying with him…his faith has inspired me to become an even better person. He is truly missed. Thank you for your insight and guidance Mr Kite! Blessings and prayers to his family, Mary Feeney
Asbury Solomons
City
Lexington Park
State
MD
2 May 2020
12:43pm
We had some good years flying together at Andrews, John. You will be dearly missed by all your old flying buddies. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories Frank Blount
City
Melbourne
State
Florida
8 May 2020
9:15pm
John it was always a pleasure when you visited. I will miss you and think of you often
City
Leadville
State
Colorado
10 May 2020
8:43am
Whenever you came to California to visit your parents, your sister, Margaret and your nieces, Anne and Carol, I was always invited to the festivities. It was always a wonderful time with great stories, great food and many laughs. I will miss you Johnny.
City
Henderson
State
NV
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Happy Landings John…You will be missed dear friend…Thanks for the memories- Vaya Con Dios…qEd Cotterq
Your reminiscences of childhood visits to Hollywood were such a delight to hear! And you kindness and support of me, from the time I was 11 years old!, will always hang in a very special room of my heart. Carry on Mr. Kite!
Mr Kite had an impact on my life…I work in healthcare and had the priviledge of praying with him…his faith has inspired me to become an even better person. He is truly missed. Thank you for your insight and guidance Mr Kite! Blessings and prayers to his family, Mary Feeney Asbury Solomons
We had some good years flying together at Andrews, John. You will be dearly missed by all your old flying buddies. Rest in Peace. Thanks for the memories Frank Blount
John it was always a pleasure when you visited. I will miss you and think of you often
Whenever you came to California to visit your parents, your sister, Margaret and your nieces, Anne and Carol, I was always invited to the festivities. It was always a wonderful time with great stories, great food and many laughs. I will miss you Johnny.