Gentlemen,
It is my very sad duty to report the passing of Colleen “Cody” Truly, widow of Golden Eagle Emeritus VADM Richard H. TRULY, USN (Ret), on 23 July 2025, at her home in Colorado surrounded by her family. She is survived by her three children, sons Mike and Dan, and daughter Lee, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Dick met Cody in college, Georgia Tech, and they married in July 1959 while Dick was in flight training. Dick made his Last Take Off last year on 27 February 2024. As her children say, their Mom was an extraordinary woman with a fighting and generous spirit, and was the “real Admiral” of the family, teaching them to be brave, bold, opinionated and compassionate.
Plans are being made for a friends and family gathering at the Truly’s home in Colorado for a celebration of life. Those details will be provided in another Special Notice when known.
In sadness,
Marty CHANIK
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