IN MEMORIAM
CAREER AMBASSADOR
TERENCE ALPHONSO TODMAN·
MARCH 13, 1926 -AUGUST 13, 2014
lYING IN STATE: GOVERNMENT HOUSE. ST. THOMAS, USVI · THUR.SDAY, AUGUST 21. 2014 · 9 :30A.M. - 4 :00P.M.
FUNERAL SERVICE: THE CATHEDRAL CHUR.CH OF ALL SAINTS · SATUR.DAY, AUGUST 23, 2014 · 10:30A.M.
AMBASSADOR TERENCE A. TODMAN
Terence A. Todman, who held the Personal Rank of
Career Ambassador, has provided leadership and
co-ordinated the work of U. S. Government
agencies at Missions abroad; made
recommendations for U. S. foreign policy;
implemented and defended U. S. policy decisions
and actions; and promoted overall U. S. interests.
He dealt personally with the Heads of State or
Government, using his knowledge of their
languages to great effect. He planned visits by two
American Presidents and by numerous cabinet
members to various countries. He maintained close
relations with business leaders in the U. S. and
abroad, and paid special attention to promoting
U.S. business interests. He was a frequent speaker
before academic and civic organizations both
overseas and in the U. S. Highlights of
Assignments:
As AMBASSADOR TO ARGENTINA (19891993), he helped to bring about a fundamental
improvement in U. S./Argentine relations from an
adversarial posture to one of cooperation on major
issues. Argentina was the only Latin American
country to participate in the Gulf War against Iraq
and to support investigation of the human rights
situation in Cuba. He worked successfully with
Argentina to resolve sensitive issues in the nuclear
and space technology areas. He was recognized by
American business leaders for his effective work on
their behalf. U. S. trade and investment with
Argentina expanded dramatically during his tenure.
As AMBASSADOR TO DENMARK (19831989), he used his knowledge of Danish and
Denmark's history to help reinforce awareness of
similarities between our two countries. He stressed
the mutuality of our security relationship and
encouraged affirmation of Danish support for
NATO. He increased Greenlandic support for the
U. S. presence in Greenland and helped
Greenlanders become partners in our security
relationship with Denmark.
As AMBASSADOR TO SPAIN (1978-1983), he
maintained excellent U. S. relations with three
successive Spanish governments, played a major
role in encouraging the democratic process, and
helped facilitate Spain's entry into NATO. He
negotiated the agreement authorizing the U. S. use
of joint U. S./Spanish air and naval bases vital to
U.S. security. He arranged for and managed a visit
by President Carter to Madrid. He recommended
approaches, made arrangements and served as the
key link in developing relations between the
Reagan administration and the then new Spanish
Socialist Government.
As ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE FOR
LATIN AMERICAN AFFAIRS (1977-1978), he
developed and applied carefully differentiated
policies for each Latin American and Caribbean
country. He stressed human rights as a fundamental
part ofU. S. foreign policy and pressed
authoritarian regimes to institute appropriate
changes. He supervised a nationwide information
program which helped to create a favorable climate
for ratification of the Panama Canal Treaty. He
negotiated a maritime boundary and a fisheries
agreement with Cuba. He also arranged for the
opening of the U. S. Interests Section in Havana.
He organized the first major step toward the
creation of the Caribbean Basin Initiative.
AS AMBASSADOR TO COSTA RICA (19751977), he used his fluency in Spanish to reach out
to an extensive range of Costa Rican leaders 'and
overcome the negative consequences of an almost
year-long absence of an Ambassador. He helped to
improve trade relations. He assisted U. S. judicial
authorities in a major case involving violation of
U.S. securities and exchange laws and regulations.
AS AMBASSADOR TO GUINEA (1972-1975),
he persuaded the Guinean pri sident to stop his
constant hostile verbal attack-s against the U. S. and
later to cooperate with us on bilateral international
issues. He assisted U. S. business, especially
regarding bauxite mining. He developed informal
contacts with leaders of the Portuguese Guinea and
Cape Verde Islands independence movements
which facilitated the establishment of relations with
them later.
AS AMBASSADOR TO CHAD (1969-1972), he
stimulated close cooperation and joint projects
between USAID and Peace Corps programs. He
worked closely with the U. S. Embassy in Paris to
encourage French assistance to Chad after attacks
by Libya. As Director of the Office of East Indian
Affairs (1968-1969), he helped plan and supervise
the implementation of U. S. policy towards Kenya,
Tanzania, Uganda, and the Seychelles and
coordinated U. S. agencies in matters relating to
them.
As Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge in Togo (1965-1968), he served as deputy to the Ambassador and later
was in charge of the embassy itself. During that period there were two attempted coup d' etats and one which
succeeded. He insisted throughout on support for the democratic process. He used "self-help" money to
stimulate numerous development projects.
As Political Lab or Officer in Tunisia (1961-1964 ), he used his fluency in French and Arabic to establish and
maintain close relations with a wide circle of business, political, and 1abor union leaders. He assisted in the
establishment of the first Peace Corps presence.
As Arabic Language and Area Specialist in Lebanon (1960-1961 ), he completed training as an Arabist six
months ahead of schedule and was assigned to an Arabic language position in Tunisia.
As Political Labor Officer in India (1957-1960), he learned Hindustani and used the knowledge to maintain
productive contacts with legislators, labor leaders and politicians who would otherwise not have been
accessible.
In the Office of Dependent Area Affairs (1954-1957), he served on the U. S. delegation to the Trusteeship
Council and as a U. S. representative on the Petitions and Rural Economic Development Committees. He coauthored a proposal on "intermediate targets and dates" which won U. S. Government and United Nations
acceptance.
As U.S. Intern on the United Nations Secretariat (1954), he drafted background papers on India, Ceylon, and
Nepal. He made arrangements for the first visit to the U. S. by the King of Nepal.
AWARDS : Ambassador Todman received the following awards:
The Presidential Distinguished and Meritorious Service Awards
The State Department's Superior Honor Award
Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award
The National Public Service Award
The Government ofthe Virgin Islands Medal ofHonor
The University of the Virgin Islands Trustees' Distinguished Achievement Award
HONORS: He was decorated with the national orders ofthe governments of Chad, Spain, Denmark, and
Argentina. He was a member of the Hall of Fame ofthe U. S. Army Infantry School at Ffjrt Benning, Georgia.
He held Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Colgate, Syracuse, Morgan State, and Boston Universities and the
University of the Virgin Islands.
ORGANIZATIONS: Ambassador Todman was a member of the American Academy of Diplomacy, the
National Academy of Public Administration, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Foreign Service
Association, the Association of Black American Ambassadors, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was a
Trustee of the University of the Virgin Islands for twenty years.
EDUCATION: He received a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from lnter-American University; a master's
degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University, and has done further graduate study at American
University.
MILITARY (1945-1949): He served as a U. S. Army Officer during the Military Government in Japan.
Because of his facility with spoken Japanese he was called upon to assist in organizing the first democratically
held elections in Japan, and advising and encouraging voting by women in Japan.
PERSONAL: Ambassador Todman was born in St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands on March 13, 1926. He was
married to the former Doris Weston. They have four children: Terence, Jr., Patricia, Kathryn and Michael.
SURVIVED BY
Beloved Wife
Doris W. Todman
Daughters
Patricia Rhymer Todman
Kathryn T. Browne
Sons
Terence A. Todman, Jr.
Michael A. Todman
Daughter -in-law
Lynn C. Todman
Son-in-law
Elihu R. Rhymer
Granddaughters
Melanie Todman
Jasmine Browne
Grandsons
Jeremiah Browne
Joshua Browne
Sean Todman
Joseph Browne
Grandchildren-in-law
Robert Stern
Amy Morris-Browne
Sister-in-law
Marjorie Smith
Brother
Melvin Donovan
Nieces
Jenita Limes
Elfreda Robinson
Marilyn (Patricia) Frazer
Assata Frazer
Alicia Thomas
Rosalind Frazer
Belvianna Smith
Alma Fahie
Beatrice Penn
Delta Frazer
Deborah Frazer-Joseph
Margaret Lewis
Persia Leonard
Pearlette Frazer-Smith
Enid Wells
Leola Wells McDonald
Carolyn Zephir-Taylor
Corinne Zephir
Sandra Jones
Andrea Hernandez
Judy D. Maynard
Lenise J. Toussaint
M. Angelina Sewer
Melinda Sewer
Maria Sewer
Mecheal Donovan
Patricia Charles
Tissaley Donovan
Trenette Donovan
Riise Richards
Ariane Lewis
Renee Rhymer
Arlene Christopher
Nephews
Sinclair Frazer
Albert Frazer
Tilbert Frazer
Vincent (Franklin) Frazer
Reynell Frazer
Lincoln Frazer
Denniston Frazer
Carlton Zephir
Clinton Zephir II
Shawn Nicholas
Ray Nicholas Jr.
Miguel Sewer
Gilbert Joseph
Mark Joseph
Conrad Smith
Craig Smith
Nieces-in-law
Florence Frazer
Alda Frazer
Ann Frazer
Ruth Frazer
Verda Frazer
Beverly Frazer
Christine Joseph
Cherri Smith
Nephews-in-law
James Limes Jr.
Calvin (Sonny) Robinson
James Corbett
Algernon Thomas
Egbert Smith
Gary Penn
Vincent Joseph
Lennox Lewis
Emric Leonard
Ariel Smith
Charles Richards
John Lewis
Gregory Rhymer
Special Great-Nieces
Raissa Maynard
Asaunta Maynard
Special Great-Nephew
Lloyd (Lem) Maynard II
Special Friends
Clive and Lise Barrfield
Robert Barbour
James and Margarete Dandridge
Ruth Davis
Ulric Haynes
Emerson #nd Julie Markham
Ray and Barbara Schneider
Harriet Elam-Thomas
Henry Wheatley
AND MANY OTHER
RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF
AMBASSADOR TERENCE ALPHONSO TODMAN
AT THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23,2014
------~~~~·-----Reception of the Body: BCP* 466
Welcome: Father Wesley Williams
Tributes: Musical and Spoken
Eulogy: Michael Todman and Terence Todman, Jr.
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ORDER OF SERVICE
Solemn Anthems: (spoken in procession): BCP 491
Opening Hymn: When Peace, Like a River, Attendeth My Way**
Solemn Collects: BCP 493
Lesson: Wisdom 3: 1-5, 9 Asaunta & Raissa Maynard
Psalm Appointed: Psalm 46 (BCP 649) - Patricia Rhymer Todman
Epistle: Philippians 4:4-8, 11 b-13 Jeremiah Browne
Gradual Hymn: The Lord my God my Shepherd is
Holy Gospel: John 14:1-6 Father John George
Homily: Father Wesley Williams
Apostles' Creed: BCP 496
Prayers of the People: (BCP 497) Riise Richards
Collect at the Prayers: BCP 498
Hymn at the Peace: There's a sweet, sweet Spirit
Offertory Sentences: after Psalm 46:1, lOa, lla
v God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
r It is He who makes war to cease in all the world. Be still and know that He is God.
Offertory Anthem: Great is Jehovah the Lord! by Franz Schubert Diocesan-Ecumenical Choir
Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A BCP 361
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Preface for Commemoration of the Dead: BCP 382
Sanctus: (spoken) BCP 362
Lord's Prayer: (sung) Our Father, Which Art In Heaven- Albert Malotte
Breaking of Bread: Fraction Anthem, Invitation BCP 364
Communion Hymns: Let us break bread together
I Come With Joy To Meet My Lord
I Am The Bread of Life
Post communion Prayer for Commemoration of the Dead: BCP 498
Commendation Hymn: Ye Holy Angels Bright
Commendation: BCP 499
Blessing: BCP 500
Dismissal: BCP 500
Recessional Hymns*** Sing The Wondrous Love of Jesus
God of Our Fathers
-----4~~·~----*"BCP" references are to the Book of Common Prayer found in the Cathedral pew racks .
**All the hymns for congregational singing are printed in the pages following this Order of Service.
***At the conclusion ofthe service, a military tribute will follow in the North Yard of the Cathedral.
-----4~~··----The Cathedral Church of All Saints
in the Episcopal Diocese of the Virgin Islands (U.S . & U.K.)
Domini Gade (Garden Street), Charlotte Arnalie
St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands
The Right Reverend E. Arnbrose Gurnbs, D.D.- Bishop
The Reverend Canon Julian M. Clarke, O.B.E. - Interim Priest in Charge
The Reverend John C. George - Curate and Gospeler
------·~~··-----The Reverend Dr. Wesley S. Williams, Jr., K.St.J. -Vicar for St. Thomas Mission Churches
also Bishop's Sub-Dean for St. Thomas and St. John - Celebrant and Homilist
-----4~~~·----Other Priests of the Diocese of the Virgin Islands -Assisting
The Reverend Deacons Elaine C. Francis and Clarence T. Scipio -Assisting
Mr. Wilbert E. Lindesay - Chief Acolyte
Mrs. Joslyn M. Williams, M.B.E. , A.G.O. - Visiting Organist and Conductor
Dr. Lorna Young-Wright - Visiting Organist Assisting
Choristers of the Diocesan-Ecumenical Choir
------~·~~------HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Terence A. Todman, Jr.
Michael A. Todman
Elihu R. Rhymer
Reynell Frazer
Gilbert Joseph
Mark Joseph
Vincent Frazer
Lloyd Maynard, II
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USHERS
Mel Vanterpool
Lee Vanterpool
Angela Belfon
Aracelis Francis
Lloyd Maynard, 11
Stephen Raimer
Cheryl Plaskett
Delrease Frazer
Elfreda Robinson
Gregory Rhymer
LaVerne C. Blyden
James A.D. Francis