Lt. Col. Howard Alberts
Nov 23, 2022 – Oct 05, 2009
Lt. Col. Howard Kirkpatrick Alberts, of Belle Monte, Green Springs, VA died Monday, October 5, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Aline Markland Alberts, his father, Joseph Alberts of Aosta, Italy and Albertville, France, and his mother Jane Amelia Kirkpatrick Alberts of Jersey City, NJ.
He is survived by Russell Markland Alberts and his wife, Nancy of Portsmouth, VA, William Clyde Kirkpatrick Alberts and his wife, Linda of Belle Monte, Green Springs, VA, Robert Frank Downing Alberts and his wife Marlene of Upper Marlboro, MD, Katrine Kincannon Crow and her husband, Jim of Newport News, VA, Bettie Walker Holford and her husband, Ralph, nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Col. Alberts was born in 1922 in Washington, DC. He graduated with a BS in physics from Rutgers University in 1943 and he was commissioned in the Army and in the Marine Corps in 1943. He then became an instructor at the Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico, VA. During WW II, he was an Executive Officer, Marine Department on the USS Fall River CA 131 and as such was present at the hydrogen bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, Operation Crossroads. At the behest of the Marine Corps, he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated with a BS in electrical engineering in 1948.
During the Korean War, Col. Alberts participated in the landings at Inchon as the company commander of the first division signal company and the Chosin Reservoir Campaign as a member of the 5th Marine Regiment. During the Vietnam War, he served with the special operations group of MACV. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1964, Col. Alberts worked in the defense industry as a signal intelligence specialist until he became head of a psycholinguistics/signal intelligence laboratory at the Syracuse University Research Laboratory. After retirement from SURL, he became a structural engineer for a Virginia Truss manufacturer and he authored two antenna maintenance manuals for the U.S. Navy.
The family will receive friends at Belle Monte on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.; and graveside services will be held at Belle Monte on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
Woodward Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Visit www.woodwardfuneral.com for online guestbook.
Sincere Condolences for Mark Alberts and Family.Sgt.Morgan USMC
My sincerest condolences to the Alberts family. You have lost a great American, but God has gained an angel. I loved him too. He was my friend and confidant. He will be missed
My deepest condolences to the family of an outstanding Marine and man.
Your grandfather`s accomplishments were exemplary and occured during an historical period of American history. My condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Men like this can never be replaced. The most you could want to be is a good and dedicated American like he was. I thank him for his service. America has lost a hero & God has gained an angel.
Mark & Family….You have my deepest sympathies on the death of your Grandfather.
Mark & FamilyYou have my sincerest condolences on the loss of Lt. Col. Howard Kirkpatrick Alberts.
My sincerest condolences to the entire family. Lt. Col. Alberts Howard was a wonderful gentleman. I met Howard while he worked here in Basye. With both of us being retired military we always had something to talk about. My thought and prayers are with the entire family.
As a commanding officer and a leader of men, Howard Alberts excelled. His conduct and mind set were worth emulation. He was of even temper, fair mind and loyal heart. His friendship was a sincere and valuable thing. His contribution to the defense of America in three wars speaks for itself. His feelings for family, duty,and his love and concern for those to whom he was close were deep and apparent.He was a man of depth. Intellectually he had no equal while we served together in the Marines.I shall miss him and our friendship.
Colonel Alberts will always be a wonderful memory from my days of living and visiting Belle Monte. A true icon in his own right and a man that we all looked up to and admired. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Morgan, I`m so sorry to hear of your grandfather`s death. God bless you, your children, and all your family. Love, Ginny
Many years have passed since I first met Lt.Col. Albert`s as a young boy.I have many fond memories of him, the teachings he gave me and encouragement in my studies and life.These will remain with me throughout the years and also passed unto my children whom Howard spent much time with when he was here in Basye with us. During the time of the death of my own father, Howard was here.I would not have been as strong of a man if not for him and his guidance in these hard times personally, spiritually,and in business. He helped me to expand my mind through teaching,talking,exploring the mysteries of the world and spirit,through various studies , and translation of texts into modern English.I am honored to have known him for so long as I have and to have had him for a mentor. My family shares in your sorrow and loss and send our prayers and bestow our condolences to you in this time of sadness and loss.May the Great Architect of the Universe smile upon and receive him in glory !
Condolences from the Elizabeth Ross Family.
For those of us that had the honor to know, work or serve with this fine gentleman and great patriot, we are all so very much better people for it. Howard was a one of a kind person who left an indelible mark on everyone who came in contact with him. Rest in peace, shipmate.Eric Courtland and family