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Last Updated: 01/04/2021 Leo Thomas Powell, Jr. (13th Co) (12/26/20) Update 01/04/21 Tom’s inurnment will be on Friday 15
January at 1100 at the USNA Columbarium. There is an attendance limit of
50. If you plan on attending please notify Kay at kaypowell@verizon.net
ASAP. Obituary Leo Thomas Powell, Jr.
(“Tom”) passed away at the age of eight-five on December 9, 2020 at his home
in Accokeek, MD after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on September 23,
1935 in Dover, NJ. His family lived in Mountain Lakes, NJ
and Tom graduated from Mountain Lakes High School where he lettered in
track, football and basketball. At USNA he was on the varsity track team and
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1958. After graduating, Tom did
not receive a commission for physical reasons although he ran track for four
years. He joined International Telephone and Telegraph Corp and worked in Cuba
and later in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. In 1960, Tom joined
Westinghouse Electric Corp. as a field engineer specializing in shipboard
electronics. He loved his time at sea repairing and testing radar where he could
really support the Navy. In 1963 he
took a position with the Naval Electronics Maintenance Engineering Center in
Norfolk, where in 1964 he met and married Katherine Gardner (“Kay”).
In 1966, they moved to Washington, D.C. where he took a position with the
Naval Electronic Systems Command. After earning a Bachelor
of Business Administration from the University of Maryland in 1981 he left civil
service for a new venture in accounting as a CPA.
During this time, he served as the Prince George’s County (MD)
representative to the Washington Metropolitan Council of Government’s Public
Advisory Committee, dealing with FAA plans to expand National Airport and
control aircraft noise. In 1991 he began work
with the FAA in the Aviation Security Research and Development Service at the
FAA Technical Center in New Jersey. He became the Chief of the Security Division
for the Director of Intelligence and Security under the Secretary of
Transportation where he retired in 1994. Tom was an active member of the 13th Company, served as Class Treasurer for a number of years, and hosted the hospitality room at class reunions. He loved golf, travel, Navy football games and socializing with classmates. He could always be counted on regale you with stories of his days at USNA. Tom is survived by his wife, Kay, their three children, Leo Thomas, III, Laura Elizabeth (Price), Roger Andrew, son-in-law Todd Price, and grandson Liam Thomas Price. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Tom’s name to the
Admiral Larson Ethical Leadership Fund or the Alice Ferguson Foundation,
Accokeek, MD. His ashes will be laid to rest at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium on January 15. 2021
301-292-5650 Philip Freeman McNall (15th Co) (12/8/20)
Phillip F. McNall
1935-2020 Rear Admiral
Phillip Freeman McNall passed away peacefully at his home in San Ramon, CA, on
November 28, 2020. He was born on December 9, 1935, in Rochester, NY, to Mary
Ashcroft and Freeman Lamont McNall. He attended Brighton High School, where he
played basketball and golf. He graduated from Bullis Preparatory School in
Silver Spring, MD. He then went on to Hamilton College for one year, where he
was on the Basketball team and pledged the fraternity, Delta Upsilon. After one
year, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he graduated
with a B.S. Engineering degree in 1958. He later earned an M.S. degree in
Operations Analysis from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate school. Upon graduation,
Phil married Ann Strobel of Rochester, NY, and began his ensign assignment on
the AGC-12 Estes in San Diego. Phil started his naval career as a surface line
officer and transferred to the Supply Corp when he attended the U.S. Supply Corp
school in Athens, GA. After a tour at the Supply Center in San Diego, he spent a
year at the Post Graduate school in Monterey, CA. He then served as an aide to
Vice-Admiral Edwin B. Hooper in Washington D.C. at the Supply Systems Command
Center, where he was awarded the Joint Service accommodation medal and the rank
of Lieutenant Commander. Subsequent tours included the LPH-11 USS New Orleans
and the recovery of Apollo 14 at Pago Pago, Commander at the Fleet Materials
Supply office in Mechanicsburg, PA, attended the U.S. Naval War College in
Newport, RI earning a distinguished graduate award and serving as the Supply
Officer on the USS Nimitz CVN-68 at her homeport in Norfolk, VA. Attaining the
rank of Captain, Phil was assigned as the X.O. Planning officer at ASO in
Philadelphia, PA for three years. He held his first command at the Supply Center
in San Diego, and then a tour of duty as the Supply officer of the Pacific 7th
Fleet in Honolulu, HI- obtaining the rank of Rear-Admiral. This brought him to
his second and final commanding officer duty at ASO in Philadelphia, PA, where
he retired in September of 1988. After
retirement, he married Andrea Putrino and established residence in San Ramon,
CA, where he worked as a consultant in the Defense Industry and as a golf
teaching professional. Beyond golf, Phil's passions included Jazz music; he was
a proud member of the Leader's Circle at S.F. Jazz and traveled to San Francisco
two times a month for concerts. He was a collector of rare fountain pens and loved
going to the theater as soon as a new movie was released. He was a lifelong fan
of the Detroit Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers. He was always in pursuit of the
perfect Negroni and loved eating at Michelin star restaurants worldwide. He was
an ardent fan who never missed a sporting event played by his grandchildren over
the years. Phil is survived by his children Michael (Christine), Julia Branan
(William) and Jane Maier (Jonathan), and his sister Judy MacKnight (David). He
was the proud grandfather of Chase, Elise, Will, Blaze, and Lila. A graveside service at the Mount Albion
Cemetery in Albion, New York will be held at a time later to be announced. In
lieu of flowers, those who wish to memorialize Admiral McNall may make a gift to
the the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Robert Knowles Slaven, Jr. (1st Co) (12/6/20) Bob passed away from a heart attack on 2 Dec 2020. No further info at this time. Robert William Stibler (18th Co) Bob died from Parkinson's disease on 12 Nov 2020. No further info at this time. Twyla Patterson Gibson (Wife of Dave Gibson (9th Co) 11/1/20 Twyla passed away on 10/28/20. No more info at this time From Jane Pejsar Her late husband Gibby and Red Dog Rod Pejsar
were buddies. All four of us had also much fun at the past three reunions.
Sharon Lynn
Norkin
(Age 81) (Wife of Donald Phillip Norkin ( 6th Co)) 10/21/20
Our
beloved mother joined the love of her life, Donald Philip, in heaven on May 17,
2019. During 52 years of marriage, their strongest desire was to provide happy
childhoods for a loving family. Her grandchildren likened her to Mary Poppins as
she was always firm and authoritative in her care, but in the most fun and
imaginative way-and she carried a big purse filled with magic. Sharon is
survived by her children Tracy, Donna, Debbie, and Doug; and her grandchildren
Regan, Arielle, Emma Sophie, Kristopher, and Brynna. Funeral Service private. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org. Published
in The Washington Post on May 30, 2019. **** On
January 4, 2012, DONALD PHILIP NORKIN of North Bethesda passed away. Cherished
husband of Sharon Lynn Norkin; adored father of T. Sterling "Tracy"
Norkin, Donna Heaton, Debbie Moore and Douglas Norkin; loving grandfather of
Regan, Arielle, Kristopher, Emma-Sophie and Brynna; beloved brother of Leonard
Norkin. Funeral Service private. obituaryregistry.com Richard Lloyd Tillman (1st Co) (10/16/20) Dick
was born in Elkhart, Indiana on November 27, 1936. He graduated from Elkhart
High School in 1954 and received a congressional appointment to the Naval
Academy in 1954. He graduated with the 1st Company in 1958. While at the Naval
Academy he competed on two Intercollegiate National Championship Sailing Teams. After
graduation he was commissioned into the U.S. Air Force and entered the
Procurement and Contracting field. He was assigned to Eglin AFB, Florida for
four years. While there he married Linda Lowe of Mishawaka, IN on July 29, 1961.
They moved to College Station, Texas where he received a Master’s degree in
Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University. Their first daughter, Laura,
was born there. Next came an18 month assignment at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton,
Ohio with the AFLC. While there, their second daughter, Elizabeth, was born. In
1966 a three-year assignment to France and Germany came with production
responsibilities for depot maintenance and repair of US aircraft in Europe,
Africa and the Middle East. Their third daughter, Susan, was born in France. In
1969 he served a four-year tour as Assistant Professor AFROTC at The Citadel in
Charleston, SC. In
1973 he was assigned as Assistant Air Force Plant Representative at the Martin
Marietta Aerospace Company in Orlando, Fl.. This was followed by a tri-service
assignment in Orlando with Defense Contract Administration Services. His last
assignment was in 1976 to Patrick AFB, Florida, in Quality Assurance for the
Eastern Space and Missile Test Range. Dick retired in 1979, and opened a boating
business. In 1981 he was appointed Executive Director of the International J/24
Class Association with his wife, Linda, as editor and publisher of the J/24
Magazine. They worked together in this capacity for 10 years before stepping
into full retirement. While in the Air Force, Dick was Commodore of the
International Snipe Class Association and a Director of the National Governing
Body of Sailing. After retirement, Dick was President of the International
Sunfish Class Association and later President of the US Windsurfing Class
Association. During
21 years in the Air Force, Dick actively raced sailboats and was selected for
three US Pan American Teams and was on the 1976 US Olympic Team. He was named US
Yachtsman of the Year in 1965. He was the National Champion of the Snipe Class,
the National and North American Champion of the Finn Class and Windsurfing
Classes and World Masters Champion of the Laser Class and the Sunfish Class. He
patented a sailing instrument and authored four sailing books, the latest of
which, The Complete Book of Laser Sailing, is currently in print. He played
golf, tennis. and pickleball He and Linda lived in Florida during the winter and
spent summers at Lake Wawasee in Indiana. He was a Lay Ecumenical Minister at
several Episcopal Churches he and his family attended. He
was elected to the USNA Sailing Hall of Fame, The International Laser Class Hall
of Fame and the United States Sailing Association Hall of Fame. After
55 years of marriage, Dick’s wife, Linda, passed on Feb 28, 2017. He
is survived by three daughters; Laura of Springfield, MO,, Elizabeth
of-Issaquah, WA, and Susan of Sammamish, WA, and 9 grandchildren. Thomas Edward O'Neill (22nd Co) (10/12/20) Tom passed away on 11 Oct. Tom was quite ill for the past couple and years and finally succumbed to a heart attack. His obituary is forthcoming.
Last Call: Rosemary Newman Adkins (Wife of Jim Adkins (9th Co) (9/17/20) Rosemary Newman Adkins passed away from
Alzheimer’s disease on September 3, 2020, at home with her beloved husband,
Jim. She was 78 years old. On the family farm in Firth, Idaho, Rosemary
developed the work ethic, can-do spirit, abiding Catholic faith, and love of
family that characterized her entire life.
Between the adventurous family moves, there were
many pure adventures, and Rosemary was always game, embracing family trips to
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Learning was another central thread in
Rosemary’s life. Rosemary pursued higher education doggedly and persistently,
across time and space. She first Rosemary embraced schools she didn’t attend
herself. She was a strong supporter of the Naval Academy (alma mater of her
husband, son, granddaughter, In 2002, Jim and Rosemary retired to Silverdale,
Washington, and built their dream house on Duckabush Lane. Rosemary made that
dream a reality In retirement, Rosemary enjoyed gardening,
participating in social groups (her book club, birthday group, and Ya Ya
sisterhood group), and contributing During these years, Rosemary and Jim continued to
explore the world (by way of cruises to Alaska, the Panama Canal, Mexico, the
Columbia River, the Danube, Rosemary was a devoted grandmother to her four
grandchildren. She made sure they were never deprived of pancakes. She was
always up for a game In times of crisis, that caring kicked into high
gear. In 1999, Rosemary saw Jim through a struggle with cancer, supporting him
in every way possible. I In 2019, Rosemary and Jim moved to the Timber
Ridge at Talus Senior Living Community in Issaquah, Washington, to be nearer
family, as Rosemary was Rosemary is survived by her husband, James Adkins,
Jr.; son, James Adkins III; daughter, Judith Adkins; daughters-in-law, Mary
Adkins and Ruthanna Hooke; granddaughters, Carolyn Davis and Kathleen Adkins;
grandsons, James Adkins IV and Silas Adkins-Hooke; and many friends and extended
family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations
be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22412 Gateway Center Drive,
Clarksburg, MD 20871; or to Services will be held at a later date. Friends and
family are invited to sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
James Edward Sheehan (1st Co)) (9/16/20) The info below on Jim's condition was provided earlier by Jim's son, Brad. After a long illness, Jim Sheehan has died. Jim had Dewys Body Syndrome,
which spread from his
physical being to his brain. No further details at this time. Betty Jean Farnan (Wife of Richard Farnan (20th Co)) (9/3/20) From the Farnan;s daughter Jennifer, Betty passed away in Warner Robins GA on
31 August. She was 81 years young.
Allan Rachap (12th Co) (8/18/20) Allan Rachap passed away peacefully, with
his wife, Judy, by his side, in his home on Kauai, Hawaii. His passing was on
June 27, 2020, as a result of lung cancer. He was 83 years old. Allan was born and grew up in New York City
and moved to Annapolis to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. While there, Midshipman
Rachap met and fell in love with “local girl” Judy Gilden; the two were
married immediately after Allan’s graduation. Following four years as a Naval
Officer, he attended Harvard Business School, where he graduated with honors,
achieving an MBA degree. Allan and Judy moved back to Annapolis, with their two
children, where he went on to have a successful career in finance, ultimately
retiring, at age 60, following 20 years with Merrill Lynch in the Annapolis
office. Spending time with family and travel were important areas of Allan’s
life. They visited many countries, absorbing the culture wherever they went. After having vacationed on Kauai for many
winters, during which Allan and Judy became active members of the community
while cementing friendships with people there, they decided to live on Kauai and
vacation on the east coast – and so they did, moving to Kauai in 2000. They
returned to Annapolis, as well as other east coast cities, once or twice a year
to visit (and feast on steamed crabs!) Allan’s life on Kauai was very full; he
led hikes for the Sierra Club and took an ongoing part in the environmental life
there. An accomplished yoga practitioner, Allan also enjoyed gardening, biking
around the island and was a regular at many of the beaches. Allan is survived by his wife, Judy Rachap;
daughter, Marilyn Gerber; son, Michael Rachap; grandchild Marty Rachap; sister
Rhoda Konigsberg. As Allan requested, Judy and Marilyn and
Michael left Allan’s ashes at his favorite beach on Kauai.
Barry Jack Howard (4th Co) (7/18/20) From Gordo: As always I am sorry
that I must pass the word. Barry died this morning (7/17/20). Again I have no
further word. I will send it when I've got it. Eric ForstaThacher (16th Co) (7/16/20) Eric died on 1 July. Further info will be posted when it is
available. Joseph Dwight Hutchinson (8th Co) (7/6/20) Joseph
Dwight Hutchinson (1936 – 2020) Commander
J. Dwight Hutchinson, of Middletown, MD, entered his heavenly rest on June 30,
2020, after a brief and courageous fight with cancer at his home, Covenant
Springs, surrounded by his loving family. Dwight was an example and
encouragement to us all in the ways he loved and served his wife and family, his
country, and most of all, his Lord and church during his 83 years on this earth.
A deeply spiritual and humble man, Dwight lived a life of gratitude for the
grace he himself received from Jesus Christ, in whom his eternal hope is sure.
Dwight loved to laugh, tell animated stories, and serve others in quiet,
practical ways. Dwight
was born in 1936 in Summerville, SC, the son of Joseph and Grace Allan
Hutchinson. He graduated from Summerville High School in 1954, where he was a
member of the Honor Society and lettered in three sports. He was the grandson of
Joseph Hall Waring Hutchinson and Florence Huntington Bridge Hutchinson and
James Allan and Maria Ross Heriot Allan, all of Summerville. He received a
Senatorial appointment and was an honor graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with
the class of 1958. He
is survived by his wife, Lydia; daughter, Susan Hutchinson, of Oakland, CA; son,
the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Hutchinson and wife, Troy, of New Haven, CT; son, the Rev.
Christopher Hutchinson, and wife, Kirstan, of Blacksburg, VA; and five
grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter, Geneva, Claire and Joseph. He is also survived by
his sister, Grace Chapman, of Columbia, SC and brother, Steve Hutchinson, of
Sarasota, FL. Commander Hutchinson served in the Naval Service for twenty years, primarily with the Submarine Service. He earned post-graduate degrees in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and was a qualified deep-sea diver. His naval service included tours in the Mediterranean Sea, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Connecticut, Guam, Scotland, Spain, Maryland, California, and the Pentagon. Following his naval service, he was the Vice President of a small high tech firm in Northern Virginia, serving as a project manager and director of marketing and development. While
stationed in New London, Dwight met the love of his life, the former Lydia
Somers Coleman, to whom he was married for 59 joy-filled years. Fully retiring
in 1992, Dwight and Lydia moved to the Middletown Valley to an antebellum
farmhouse they named Covenant Springs, where they raised champion Cairn Terriers
and became involved as volunteers with a number of charitable and Christian
organizations. He served on the boards of directors for the Historical Society
of Frederick County, the Middletown Valley Historical Society where he served as
president, and Middletown Main Street, as well as being honored as Middletown's
"Grand Marshall" in 2018. Dwight was the Chairman of the Board of
Deacons at Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church for almost twenty years, which
recently named him Deacon Emeritus. Throughout
his adult life, Dwight and Lydia were very active in their local churches, he as
vestryman and lay leader with their Episcopal Church and later with the
Presbyterian Church in America. A great lover of theology and history, Dwight
also attended a number of Christian courses at Trinity Episcopal School of
Ministry and wrote a large number of articles for his local congregation's
newsletters. Dwight will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him,
but who also, in Christ, look forward to seeing him again in the New Heavens and
New Earth. In
lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Deacon's Fund of Faith
Reformed Presbyterian Church (faithreformed.org), or the Foundation of the Cairn
Terrier Club of America (cairnterrierhealth.org). An outdoor Memorial Service
will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, July 11th, at Covenant Springs, 7400
Holter Road, Middletown, MD. Due to current health regulations, please RSVP to jdh.rsvp@gmail.com
by Wednesday, July 8th to receive instructions. The service will be recorded and
posted online later for those unable to attend on Facebook, available by
searching for "Dwight Hutchinson - Celebration of Life." Interment
will follow at a later date at his family's site, St. Paul's Anglican Church,
Summerville, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/
charleston Russell Elian Vreeland (2nd Co) (7/4/20) Update from Gordo (9/1/20) The USNA Columbarium
is finally re-opening. Russ' inurnment will be on Thursday 10 Sept at 1000. If
you plan to attend please notify his daughter-in-law, Susan at either ENGUIDAN@usc.edu
or 818-321-5064
Russ' obituary as published.
William Newton Moore (1st Co) 7/3/20 Update 7/12/20 Commander William Newton
Moore, USN (Ret.), 84, of Pompano Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on 30
June. Born 24 September 1935 in
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to Andrew Newton Moore and Verna Davenport Moore, he
graduated from Hopkinsville High School as Salutatorian of the Class of 1953. After
one year at Vanderbilt University he received an appointment to the U. S. Naval
Academy, graduating in 1958. He
earned an MS in Physics from the U. S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1965 and an
MS in Information Systems from George Mason University in 1993. He
was assigned to the USS Henry W. Tucker (DDR-875) and served until 1960 when he
was ordered to the USS Springfield (CLG-7) which was deployed to the
Mediterranean as Sixth Fleet Flagship. His
duties were Operations Assistant and Fire Control Division Officer. He
was qualified as Officer of the Deck (OOD) underway and served as OOD for
in-port honors of foreign dignitaries. After several years on
the USS Dewey (DLG-14), he was ordered to Bureau of Ships as Project Supervisor
for the AN/BQS-11/12/13 Sonars being installed on the 594, 637 and 688 class
submarines, and Director of the Fleet Sonar Office. He
was assigned to Naval Ordnance Systems Command as Project Manager where he
oversaw a major upgrade to the AN/SPS-40 Air Search Radar. Later at Naval
Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) he was Division Director and Project Manager of the
TRIDENT Sonar and Fire Control Division where he directed the development and
production of the first sonar and fire control systems to be installed on the
TRIDENT Submarine. He was
awarded the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Meritorious Service Medal. He retired from the Navy
in 1978 and continued to support NAVSEA as a private contractor. In
1985, he formed Acquisition Planning Corporation, later acquired by DDL Omni
Engineering. He provided support to
Joint Forces Command in the areas of program management and logistics.
He retired from DDL in 2005. He is survived by his
beloved wife, Nona Johnson Jordan, with whom he traveled to every continent and
70 countries. William is survived by
two former spouses, Ruth Mary Seifert and Penelope Byrd; four children,
Katherine McCormick (Bill), Teresa Moore, John Moore (Paula), and Paul Moore
(Wendi); two stepdaughters, Kristin Collins and Jennifer Jordan-Grote (Joanna);
and twelve grandchildren. His sister
Ann Hancock pre-deceased him this year.
Services and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery
at date to be announced. Daniel Byron Leonard, Jr. (24th Co) (6/29/20) Update 7/6/20 Captain Daniel B.
Leonard, Jr., CEC, USN (Ret.), Newtown Square, PA, died on June 27, 2020. He was
84 years old. Dan was born to Daniel B. Leonard and Nellie May Jones of
Lansford, PA. He was a standout in football and track at Lansford High School,
where he graduated in 1953. In 2003, Dan was inducted into the Pennsylvania
Sports Hall of Fame for his high school accomplishments in sports. Dan graduated from
the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, class of 1958, 24th Company, and
was commissioned an Ensign, U.S. Navy. Following
two years of sea duty, he transferred to the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC), where
he served twenty-four additional years of active duty military service. His Navy
CEC career included five tours with the Naval Mobile Construction Battalions
(SEABEES), two of which were in Vietnam. In over twelve years with the SEABEES,
he held every position a CEC officer can fill, including having been Commanding
Officer of NMCB SEVENTY FOUR (1974-1976). During his naval career, Dan lived and
worked in thirteen countries across the globe, as well as in twelve states in
the USA. He earned three degrees: Bachelor of Sciences at the USNA, Bachelor of
Civil Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Master of Civil
Engineering at Stanford University. His military decorations include Bronze
stars with Combat "V" (two), Meritorious Service Medal (three), Joint
Services Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy "E" Ribbon,
and the Vietnamese Service Medal with five campaign stars. He
retired from the Navy in in 1984 as a Captain, in the position of Deputy
Commander for Military Readiness (SEABEES). In his subsequent civilian career,
Dan joined TRW, Inc. as a Construction Executive. He retired early from TRW to
accept a position with Saudi Aramco as Project Director. He lived in Saudi
Arabia for five years. Dan's work history was completed with Foster Wheeler USA
Corporation where he was in Caracas, Venezuela for two years, as a Construction
Project Executive. Dan retired in
1999, and spent his last years traveling with his wife, Giovanna Adimari. They
lived in Newtown Square, PA. Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Giovanna
Adimari; his children, Daniel III (Corrine) and David (Jennifer), Vaughnlea
Rene; and, grandchildren, Joshua, Daniel IV, David Jr., Michael, Talon, Chase,
Xavier; and, granddaughter, Skylar. Memorial Services with military honors and
inurnment at the USNA Cemetery will take place at a date TBA. James Edward Lott (14th Co) (6/18/20) December
19, 1932 - June 15, 2020 Mr. Lott is survived
by his children, Jeffrey Lott of Rutherfordton, NC; James Lott, Jr. of Iowa, LA;
Eric Lott of Montross, VA; Donna Hooper of Orlando;
Maria Guthrie of Orlando and Joey Bracciale of Key West. He also has nine
grandchildren Brent Hooper, Cameron Hooper, Jenny Daley, Kristina Kadel,
Viktoria Steiner, Colin Guthrie, Kaitlyn Guthrie, Kelsey Guthrie, Giovanni
Bracciale as well as four great grandchildren. There will be a private
family-only graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery.
Arden Polhill, (Wife of Lee Polhill (19th Co)) (6/17/20) Arden Polhill, wife of Lee Polhill died on 12 June, No more info at this time. Floyd Carlyle Hissong, Jr. (14th Co) (6/5/20) Floyd C. Hissong, age 85 of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, and formerly of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at his home in Bunker Hill. He was born on June 9, 1935 in Amarillo, Texas to Floyd C. Sr. and Dorothia A. (Garber), both of whom are deceased. He married Margaret Jeannine Gottfried on July 31, 1969 and she survives. Floyd is survived a daughter Catherine (James) and 4 grandchildren, nephews Jeff Hissong, Robb Hissong, and niece Kerry Hissong. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Tommy of Findlay, Ohio. Floyd attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis and
received his bachelor’s from Bowling Green State University. He was a retired
teacher with Upper Sandusky Exempted Schools. Floyd was a member of Upper
Sandusky Lions Club, a 40-year-member of Warpole Lodge #176 F&AM, McCutchen
Chapter #96 Royal Arch Masons, Upper Sandusky Council #98 R&SM, Warpole
Chapter #366 Order of the Eastern Star and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite,
Valley of Toledo. For hobbies he enjoyed puzzles, painting, and playing
Uno with his grandchildren. There was no visitation. Graveside services
for Floyd C. Hissong were held Saturday, May 30th at 1:00PM at Oak Hill Cemetery
with Rev. Johnny Phillips officiating. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Masonic Lodge of Upper Sandusky, John Stewart UMC, or Noah's Ark Rescue
and can be sent to Lucas-Batton at 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH
43351. Don Claus Leo (6th Co) Rev. Don C. Leo, age 85, a resident of Windsor Park in Carol
Stream, formerly a longtime resident of Wheaton, IL, passed away peacefully at
home on Monday, March 9, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born
October 3, 1934 in Dysart, Iowa to Walter E. and Rhoda M. Leo. Don grew up on the family farm in Dysart and graduated from
Dysart High School in 1953. After attending Grinnell College he was appointed to
the Naval Academy, but after the sudden death of his father, he returned to the
family farm to help his mother. He went on to graduate from Iowa State
University in 1958 and then from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in
Evanston, IL, where he earned a Master's of Divinity Degree in 1962. During his time at Garrett, Don met Judy Barnsback while she
was in nursing school. Following a brief courtship, they married on May 7, 1960. Don’s first church appointment with the United Methodist
Church was to parishes in Radcliffe and Ellsworth, Iowa. Three years
later, the family relocated to Illinois where he served the Lemont United
Methodist Church for 11 years. They then moved to Wheaton in 1976 when Don
was appointed to Gary Memorial United Methodist Church where he served until
1989. Having earned a second Master's Degree in Counseling in 1974 Don was then
appointed by the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church to
Midwest Career Development Service, where he counseled fellow clergy and
pastoral candidates. In addition to serving the United Methodist Board of
Ministries, for 25 years he also served as a part-time chaplain for Central
DuPage Hospital. Throughout his life, Don committed to serving his community as
well. Most notably, he served on the Police Commission in Lemont, the Board of
Outreach Community Ministries and Community Center in Carol Stream and the Red
Cross, most significantly in Louisiana following the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Don had many passions in his life. He delighted in his family,
often capturing activities on video. He loved travel and camping and was always
tinkering with his RVs and other projects. He enjoyed sports all through his
schooling, especially baseball, as a catcher winning the state championship his
junior year. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan, especially the Cubs. He
loved reading and music, particularly singing. He also loved his morning coffee
while reading “the funnies.” He was a proud ENFP. Most of all, he loved
people. Don will be remembered for his boisterous laughter, affirming
nature, self-effacing humor, social activism and countless friendships. His love
for Christ was evident to all who knew him and to know him was to be his friend. In his own words "I want it to be remembered that I tried
to live a life of love—that I tried to bring love and peace to any who needed
it—and to be an instrument of peace in the manner of St. Francis'
Prayer." He is survived by his wife, Judy, four children, John (Jane)
Leo of Wheaton, Susan Lowe of St. Charles, Joe Leo of Drake, Colorado and Peter
(Laura) Leo of Matthews, North Carolina, seven grandchildren, Emily Leo, Maggie
(Keith) Brinks, Daniel (Janel) Leo, Leah Lowe, Nathan Lowe, Erin Leo and
Madeline Leo. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Ann
Wayt, and his granddaughter, Jenna Lowe. A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020
from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton. A memorial
service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. at Gary United
Methodist Church. Memorial gifts may be directed to Gary Memorial United
Methodist Church.
James Lee Corder (3rd Co) 5/22/20 James Lee Corder died on May
21, 2020. Update 5/29/20 Jim was born in Keota,
Oklahoma January 12, 1936. The family moved to Durant, Oklahoma once his
father returned from WWII. Jim attended Southeastern State College on a
scholarship for one year, then the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1958.
Jim was in the 3rd Company, which won the Brigade Colors his second and first
class years. While at the academy Jim met
Julia Draper of Centreville, Maryland on a blind date. They were married
in St. Andrew’s Chapel the day after graduation. They had three
children, Elizabeth (Beth) Corder Clark, Robert (Bob) Franklin Corder and
Margaret (Meg) Corder Gersonde. Jim and Julia have twelve grandchildren. Jim served six years in the
Navy; three on a destroyer, one year in graduate school receiving a Master’s
Degree in Engineering at the George Washington University, and two years
teaching engineering at the USNA. He resigned his commission then worked
for the Navy as a civilian mechanical engineer for thirty years. During
his last ten years as a civilian engineer, Jim was Deputy Director of the
Machining Directorate earning two Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Awards. In retirement, Jim and Julia
moved to Back Creek in Annapolis. Jim’s ambition was to help family and
friends enjoy their leisure time. Jim and Julia purchased acreage on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland where they built the Pond House, installed two ponds,
and various goose pits. Jim loved hosting friends for goose and deer
hunting as well as grandchildren for birthday parties and sleepovers.
Along with teaching his grandchildren how to fish, Jim also taught them how to
crab. He would catch and cook his own crabs whenever he could and would
eat them any way they were prepared. Jim and Julia enjoyed
traveling. He traveled to all fifty states and every continent except
Antarctica. Jim had been to over seventy countries and often said, “Not
bad for a kid from Oklahoma who never dreamed he would cross the Mississippi
River!” Jim also frequently said,
“If there’s anyone luckier than me, I’ve never met them.” Jim was
an organ donor and his body was cremated. He will rest in the US Naval
Academy Columbarium.
Robert William Flynn (10th Co) (5/11/20) Obituary and Tribute Robert
W. Flynn, USNA Class of 1958, passed away after a prolonged illness on May 4,
2020, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Brooklyn New York July 26 1934,
Bob graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in in 1952. He went to
Brooklyn College for two years before transitioning to the Academy. After
graduating as part of 10th company, Bob served as a Surface Warfare Officer on
Active Duty.
This including serving onboard ships that helped rescue astronaut Gus
Grissom in 1961. He
received a Master’s in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology in 1965. After
transitioning to the Navy Reserve, he went back to MIT and was awarded a Science
Doctorate (ScD) in recognition of a substantial and sustained contribution to scientific
knowledge beyond that required for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Bob
was a professor of Physics at the University of South Florida in Tampa from 1967
until 2003, including time as Chairman of the Physics Department. He was
made professor emeritus upon retirement. He was an expert on the effects
on relativity on spacecraft navigation and in plasma physics. Bob
collaborated in a number of different areas, including advancing research on
diving and the ability of humans to live underwater in pressurized environment.
He was an avid SCUBA and cave diver and held a number of records for underwater
exploration. He was also an amateur pilot of gliders and powered aircraft,
and participated in spelunking, dancing, and sailing as other hobbies.
Bob
lived in Florida and North Carolina toward the later portion of his life. He
is survived by his wife Barbara, the mother of his children Maryellen children
Tom, Maria, and Ann, stepchildren Robert and Heather, grandchildren Camden, Max,
Saragail, Maddux and David, brother Noel, and sister Gail. He was preceded
by his parents, and his brother Thomas. Due
to the current pandemic, a funeral could not be held. There will be
a memorial service at the Academy at a later date.
Tribute to Bob From His Stepson Robert McLAy (5/11/20)
2020
has been a year of loss. We all I think are feeling it. My very
last post was about a friend who passed too early.
This one is about a man who lived an amazing life, but for whom forever
would still have been too short. Robert
Flynn, was the husband of my mother Barbara, father to Maria, Ann, and Tom,
father figure to me, my sister Heather, and many others.
He was a Naval Officer, a physicist, a teacher, a family man, a father,
grandfather, friend, a pilot, a diver, a dancer, an intellectual of the highest
possible caliber, a kind soul, and simply put, one of the most amazing
individuals I have ever known. His
absence leaves a hole in the universe that, with all due respect to the physics
of which Bob was an aficionado, cannot be explained by the laws of nature. It
has been observed that children, particularly sons, can be defensive against
their mother’s dating after a divorce. I
probably was guilty of that on occasion. However,
almost as soon as my mother met Bob, I was so happy that she had.
This was a man who clearly made her happy, who was kind to her, generous
in every way, and who was worthy of her attention. “He never goes a day when
he doesn’t give me a complement,” my mother said. It is also a testament to
Bob, that he and my own father, David, became best of friends in time.
Bob was, simply put, someone anyone would have wanted as part of their
family.I know I was very grateful to have him in mine. Bob
had a number of remarkable characteristics. I believe my mother was first hooked
by his skill as a dancer. For my own part, I’ve always been a bit of an
intellectual snob. I have been
privileged to know more than my share of people that could be called nothing
less than genius. Still, Bob was,
hands down, the smartest person I have ever met.
His academic credits were obvious. Naval
Academy undergraduate. (Class of 58
is great!). PhD from MIT. He could
do math problems in his head that I couldn’t
accomplish with an open textbook, a tutor, and a supercomputer on speed dial.
But Bob wasn’t a niche intellect like some scientists.
I remember a story about someone once saying to his daughter Maria that
“no one knows everything.” “My
father does," she said. She
wasn’t far from wrong. My
favorite example of this is that my biological family liked to play a game
called “dictionary.” We would
find obscure words, and then make up definitions.
One had to guess which definition was correct to win the game.
I hope it is not too egotistical to say that the rest of us are no
slouches for vocabulary. We used the
Oxford Unabridged (470 thousand words. I looked it up.)
Yet we could not play with Bob. There
simply was no word he did not know. I
remember the point at which my uncle, jokingly angry, threw him out of the game
when Bob seemed incredulous that the rest of us didn’t know that a kea was a
flightless, meat eating parrot that lives in New Zealand. (By the way, I had to
look the word kea up again to render this story accurate). But
Bob was no shrinking violet of an intellectual. He served on a
destroyer in the North Atlantic, briefly taking command and fulfilling a
lifetime ambition in doing so as a lieutenant.
Having reached that goal, he left for MIT, but stayed in the reserves,
including with the Navy Diving Research Team.
Others correct me if I have this wrong, but I think he still shares some
of the records for underwater living. He
took up cave diving, flying, gliders, spelunking, and many other forms of
adventure. He kept at them too, even
in circumstances that would have scared off men less bold. I
remember a story he told of flying a glider over an area in which he could not
catch an updraft and was convinced he was going to die in a crash.
He eventually managed an emergency landing in a swamp, but got stuck in a
tree, worried that the final fall would do him in where the initial impact had
not. Eventually the glider crashed
to earth, but it wasn’t really earth. It was swamp, and he began to sink into
the water. The canopy was stuck and Bob was then convinced that he would drown
after all that struggle. He finally
wedged it open and climbed out onto the wing.
Only to have to wait, surrounded by circling alligators, until rescue
finally came. He described this as
an “off field landing”. Oh and
this was BEFORE he got me into a glider, so apparently he kept it up even after
that experience. Bob
taught me many things. He married my mother when I was already grown.
Nevertheless, he served a fatherly role in my life, even though my own father is
by no means a slouch in that department. Bob
led me into the Navy. He taught me
how to dive, helped teach me to fly, and lent me his plane and glider to do so
when I would have otherwise been far too poor to manage it on my own.
He mentored me in many ways. I’ve
never known quite exactly how to call him. I
say “stepfather” but that seems an imposition on him considering my late age
of “adoption.” “Husband of my
mother” seems far too distant for how close a role he played. My
favorite way of calling him came about when my own children were born. He
was “Grampa Bob,” a title that stuck permanently in my vocabulary when he
and my mother came to live with us during a difficult year of fellowship. I
think that is my fondest memory of him, my own children climbing on his lap.
It is the perfect image of love, wisdom, and grand stories passed to an
ever expanding circle of family and of love.
Grampa Bob is greatly missed in our home.
I know he is missed just as much in many other places. He is
gone from this earth, and from pain, but he will never be gone from our hearts.
Fair winds and following seas, Grandpa Bob. Lawrence Renwick Reid, Jr. (3rd Co) (5/1/20) Lawrence Renwick
Reid, Jr., age 84, of Gainesville, passed away on April 27, 2020 of
complications from pneumonia in Gainesville, Florida.
Visitation was held at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue,
Gainesville, Florida on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 4-6 p.m. Funeral service
were held at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida on Friday, April 28,
2020 at 0900 AM. Burial/Internment
services are closed due to Executive Order. Forest
Meadows Funeral Home is handling the funeral arrangements. Larry was born
in St Louis, Missouri to Lawrence and Leona Reid on January 18, 1936. He
attended high school at Sparta High School, in Sparta Illinois and graduated in
1953. He earned a Bachelor Science
degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1958, a BS Degree in Aerospace
Science from Naval Post Graduate School in 1966, and a Masters of Business
Administration Degree from Old Dominion University in 1977. He
served in the United States Navy for 22 years, flying the P-3 Orion aircraft
throughout the Pacific Theater, being awarded an Air Medal for missions flown
during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. He was further awarded Meritorious
Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation with 2 stars, National Defense
Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 4 stars, Vietnam Service Medal and
Vietnam Campaign Medal. Larry retired
from his beloved US Navy in 1980 while serving as the Executive Officer of the
University of Florida ROTC Unit, transitioning to his next passion as a
University of Florida Gator Football Fan and UF supporter. After
becoming a licensed CPA in 1980, he worked in the Regional Office of the Florida
Department of Corrections as a comptroller for another 10 years, retiring in
1998. He was actively involved in
supporting youth sports programs. He
enjoyed the joys and frustrations of golf, achieving a Hole in One at the
University Of Florida Golf Course in 2000. Larry Reid is
preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Reid; his mother, Leona Reid; and his
sister, Joy Reid. Larry is
survived by his beautiful wife, Rhea Reid of Gainesville, FL. As
well as his brother Richard Reid and his wife Carol; two sons and their wives,
Randy and Monica Reid and Stephen and Saundra Reid; and his seven grandchildren,
Jacob, Shiloh, Rossivel, Kevin, Shawn, John Paul, and Brian; his nephews and
niece, Richard Reid, Blake Reid, David Hicks, Kim Hicks, and John Scheper. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of
America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16 th Floor, New York, NY 10001. (alz.org)
Arrangements under the care of
Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, Fl, 32609,
352-378-2528 Charles Jacob Bowne Jr. (8th Co) (4/29/20 Update 5/8/20 Captain
Charles J. Bowne Jr., SC, USNR (Ret.), passed away on 23 April 2020 in
Annapolis, MD. Born
in Washington, DC, in 1935, he was the son of Charles and Katherine Bowne. He
graduated from St. Albans School (Washington, DC, 1953) and attended the
University of Virginia for one year prior to entering the Naval Academy. He
graduated in 1958 with a BS in Science and Engineering. He earned an MBA in
Finance (Northwestern University, 1968). Commissioned
as a Supply Corps officer, tours included service aboard Hyman (DD-732),
Newport, RI; COMINLANT, Charleston, SC; Supply Department, Naval Station, San
Juan, Puerto Rico; Naval Electronics Supply Office, Great Lakes, IL; material
officer, Naval Supply Depot, Navy Support Activity, DaNang, South Vietnam. He
resigned from active duty (1969) and proudly served in the Ready Reserve,
including four unit commands, retiring as a captain (1988). He received the
Defense Meritorious Service Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster as commanding officer of
Reserve units supporting the Defense Fuel Supply Center, Cameron Station, VA,
and Defense Contract Administration Service Region New York, NYC. He also served
on the LT/LCDR Selection Board, was a member of the 20th/21st Congressional
District Service Academy Review Boards for 15 years and was a USNA Blue &
Gold Officer for 27 years. In
1970, Charles began a fulfilling 30-year career with Texaco, Inc. at their
headquarters, first in the Chrysler Building (NYC) and later, in Harrison, NY.
He worked in many finance positions and his interest in data processing led to
specialization in information technology. Charles retired from Texaco as Senior
Systems Coordinator (2000). Upon
retirement, Charles and Barbara made their home in Annapolis, MD. A proud member
of the USNA Class of 1958, he enjoyed working as a USNA tour guide, volunteering
at both the museum and the alumni association. He was also a member of the Naval
Academy Chapel chorale. Charles
will be remembered for his love of family, music, reading, military history and
USNA. Charles
is survived by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Ann Bowne; children, Wilbur
“Bo” (Helen), Charles “Chris” (Sheila) and Elizabeth (John); two
stepdaughters; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and his former wife,
Bette. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Thomas; and sister,
Henrietta. Funeral
services and interment will be held at the Naval Academy, at a date to be
determined. Memorial
donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the charity of your choice. From Gordo (4/29/20: We have
now had our first. Charlie died of Coronavirus on 23 April. No further info. George Dalton Myers, II (16th Co) This info was provided by one of George's compatriots from the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP). Although somewhat dated, it gives a good idea of George's career. Updated info will be provided when received. From F Jim
Sandberg '69: The Society was saddened to learn
of the “Last Flight” of CAPT George D. Myers, USN (Ret) (M) on 14 April
2020. He was 83 years old. George was born 18 May 1936 in
Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH in
1954 before entering the United States Naval Academy the same year and earning a
bachelor’s degree in Engineering in 1958. He was involved in the field and
carrier suitability of the A-4E auto throttle, which sensed the angle of attack
with and without elevator input signal and included the first shipboard landing
while aboard the USS Lexington. He was also involved in the first shipboard
trials of the T-2B, testing included the determination of the minimum catapult
end speed and maximum sink off the bow permissible at 10,400 lbs and associated
shore-based tests. Other aircraft testing included the
C-2A, YAT-28E, OV-10A, US-2B, F-4G, F-8D and C-1A. George joined SETP in 1966 while
serving as a project test pilot in the Carrier Suitability Branch/Flight Test
Division at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. Following two
deployments flying the A-6, he joined General Electric Company in 1969 at
Edwards Air Force Base, CA and flew engine development programs in the F-4, F-5,
B-47 and B-52.
William Alexander Graham, Jr. (12th Co) (3/20/20) Dr. William A. Graham, Jr. longtime Columbiana County Coroner, died suddenly at home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 8, 2020. Born Oct. 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL, He was a son of the late Colonel Wm. A. and Helen Graham. A lifelong love of learning led him to numerous degrees and certifications from many institutions where he received a number of awards and recognitions. He graduated in 1953 from University High School in Los Angeles, CA, and received a presidential appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he was a "Star" Honor Student for three years and was awarded his bachelor of science in electrical engineering. He was a Naval Aviator serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, where he had U.S. Naval Flight Training from 1958-1963 and served with Air Antisubmarine Squadron 38 from 1959-1963. As a Naval Aviator, he was recognized as a prestigious double-centurion, awarded for having successfully completed over 200 landings on a given aircraft carrier. He was a supply officer, electronics officer, assistant operations officer and an antisubmarine warfare plane commander. A 1967 graduate of UCLA, where he took pre-med courses, he then received his doctorate of medicine at The Creighton University School of Medicine, in Omaha, NE where he served as class president and received the Lederle Fellowship for his studies in Electron Microscopy. He had a rotating internship at Orange County Medical Center in Orange, CA. He completed his residency in pathology in 1972 from LAC/USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. He received the L.A. Society of Pathologists, Inc. Award for presentation at the Fifth Annual Residents' Symposium. He pursued courses in math and computer science at California State College in Los Angeles and Pasadena City College in Pasadena, and completed Advanced Management Research International, Inc's Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Executives and Systems Analysis for Programmers. In post-graduate education, he earned his Masters' degree in business administration from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, OH in 1990. He received his licenses to practice medicine in Nebraska in 1967, California in 1968 and Ohio in 1973, and he had a National Board Certification in medicine as well as certifications in anatomic and clinical pathology, radioimmuno pathology, immunohematology, and dermatopathology. In the early 1970s, Dr. Graham was an instructor in pathology at the U.S.C. School of Medicine, lectured in pathology in the U.S.C. School of Pharmacy and in the post-graduate courses in pathology at the U.S.C. School of Medicine. He was head of the laboratory computer group and then staff pathologist in the autopsy department at LAC/USC Medical Center. He then served as an associate pathologist at San Clemente General Hospital and Palm Harbor General Hospital in California. From 1973 to 2001 he was director of laboratory and pathology at East Liverpool City Hospital, where he continued to serve as an associate pathologist for several years. He served as president of the medical staff at City Hospital in 1977, 1999 and 2000. He also served as director of the Certified Laboratory Assistants School at City Hospital. In the 1970s and 1980s, he served as a member of the board of trustees of the Ohio Association of Blood Banks and the Physicians Peer Review Association, Inc. He also was a member of the board of trustees at City Hospital from 1976 to 1987. He had served as a member of the board of trustees of the Greater East Liverpool Health Care Alliance since 1995. He was a member of Phi Chi Medical Fraternity, Fellow College of American Pathology, Fellow American Society of Clinical Pathology and the American Medical Association, He also was a member of Rotary International. In November 1989, he was elected Columbiana County Coroner, serving twenty-eight years, stepping down as Deputy Coroner due to health issues. An avid athlete who enjoyed jogging, tennis, scuba diving and skiing, Dr. Graham also was devoted to his hobbies of electronics, computers, woodworking, and flying, having received his commercial pilot's license in 1964. He also enjoyed traveling outside of the USA with his wife, Mickey, visiting various countries, including China, Russia, Japan, Germany, Italy, and Peru. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Arlene "Mickey" Graham. Also, surviving are his children, Sandra Lynn, Richard Brian, David Jeffrey, Deanna Arlene Dysert and Russell David Dysert, along with 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Per
Dr. Graham's wishes, there will be no calling hours. His remains will be
interred at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. with his parents while
waiting for his wife to join him. Along with Mickey and his dog, Oliver, he will
be sadly missed by all who truly knew him. View
Dr. Graham’s memorial webpage and send condolences online at: www.arnerfuneralchapel.com James Albert Fredericksen (10th Co) (2/21/20) Update 2/26/20 On
February 18, 2020, Lt. Commander James Albert Fredericksen, USNR (Ret.) left to
be with his Lord and Savior. Born January 22, 1934 in Galveston, Texas,
“Jim” was the son of Robert E. and Ethel Mae Fredericksen. He
is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Piper Fredericksen, daughter Pamela
Burgeson, son Robert Fredericksen, grandson Zachary and wife Ashley Burgeson,
granddaughter Nicole Fredericksen, great grandsons, Eli and Noah Burgeson
sisters Nancy Fredda of Florida and Janet Maxwell of Galveston. Jim
was a 1953 graduate of Ball high School and a 1958 graduate of the United States
Naval Academy. He also held and MBA from the University of Houston. Jim’s kind
heart, hearty laugh and corny jokes will be missed by all who knew and loved
him. Viewing
will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 6-8p.m. at Crowder Funeral Home in
Dickinson with services at 1:00p.m. on Friday the 28th at First United Methodist
Church of Dickinson. Burial to follow at Forest Park East with Military Honors. For
those who choose, donations may be made in honorarium to Shriner’s
Children’s Hospital in lieu of flowers. Nancy’s
Memories of Jim How
I wish I could be there myself to tell you about my wonderful brother. Yes, God
truly blessed me with Jimmy as my brother. When we were little I followed him
around like a puppy dog. I had to learn to
climb trees, play baseball, play hide and seek and light fire crackers. As we
grew up I was proud of all his activities at Stephen F. Austin and Ball High
School. Being head of the R.O.T.C. brought out real pride. Of course, I was the
one who helped him polish his brass for his uniform. ( A little known fact). How
exciting it was when he was accepted to the class of 1958 at the United States
Naval Academy. Little did I know how that accomplishment would affect my life.
Jimmy loved his time as a midshipman. He made friends that would last a
lifetime. His roommate would even become his brother-in-law. He also met the
love of his life Peggy. He went on to serve on the destroyers USS Wilson,
Dupont, and reserve ship USS Bauer. Also found time to teach at Alvin Community
College. He worked for Brown and Root which took him to work in Durban, South
Africa, Curacao, Venezuela, Thailand and other places I don’t know or maybe
don’t remember. It was always much joy when my family and I came back to Texas
and spent time with Jimmy”s family and my sister Janet and her wonderful
family. My husband , Vic, loved fishing with the boys. Jimmy took us to his
ranch to see his cows and horses. Most he named… My son Dan loved feeding the
cows with cousin Bobby. Then there were the reunions with the 10th
company 1958 graduates. We all enjoyed visiting with our friends in Portland,
Oregon, Denver, Colorado, Nags Head, North Carolina, Key West, Florida, Virginia
Beach, Virginia and Monterey, California. Being
together with him was always so special. Now we have grown old with loads of
loving memories. God was so good to all of us. Now he has called Jimmy home.
What joy he must be having with our Mom and Dad, Aunts and Uncles, cousins and
many friends. He has left so much of himself here with all of us. A much loved
wife Peggy, son Bobby, daughter Pam, Granddaughter Nicole, Grandson Zachary,
Great Grandsons Eli and Noah and their sweet Mother Ashley. He put his heart and
soul into his family. My
thoughts in closing: Death
takes the body God
takes the Soul Our
mind holds the memories Our
hearts keep the love Our
faith tells us that we will meet again.
Love to all, Nancy George Joseph Jenkins, Jr. (10th Co) (2/12/20) Update 2/22/20 George's family will have a private Mass and
inurnment at the Naval Academy in late March. Update 2/17/20 Commander
George J. Jenkins, Jr. (Ret) passed away on February 7, 2020 at Patriots
Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia Interment
and funeral plans not yet set. Robert Leonard Warren (8th Co) (2/12/20) Robert “Bob/Rob/Leo" Leonard Warren, CAPT USN (Ret),
died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the age of
87. Born September 3, 1932 in Ferguson, Missouri to John and Margaret (Beardsley)
Warren. Robert graduated high school and enlisted in the Navy where he served on
the USS Boxer during the Korean War. He was selected to attend the US Naval
Academy and reported in June of 1954 where he roomed in the 8th company with his
future brother-in-law, Jim Clarkson. Upon graduation, Robert entered the fleet
as a surface warfare officer and eventually became the commanding officer of the
USS Leonard F. Mason during the Vietnam War. He achieved the rank of Captain and
after a series of senior staff positions, retired in 1988. Robert married his USNA roommate’s younger sister, Elizabeth
“Betsy” Clarkson in 1959 and they lived in California, Hawaii, Norfolk, and
Northern Virginia with their two daughters, Wendy and Patricia. After retiring,
Rob and Betsy settled in Springfield, VA where Betsy continued her nursing
career and Rob was able to purse his passions, tennis and model railroading. Rob
and Betsy enjoyed bird watching, wine tasting, and spending time with their
daughters’ families in North Carolina. Rob is survived by his dear wife Betsy, daughter Wendy Garner
and her 4 children, Elizabeth Ann, Lindsay, Tim, and Mary; and daughter Pat
Bryan, her husband David Bryan and their 2 children, Stephen and Beth; and by
his sister-in-law, Irene Warren. He was preceded in death by his younger
brother, Bill Warren. Internment with full military honors will be held at Arlington
National Cemetery on a date to be determined. A service at the Old Post Chapel
will precede internment.
Richard Nathaniel Cordova (17th Co) (2/12/20) Commander Richard N. Cordova , USN (Ret) passed away on
February 4, 2020 at Sunrise Medical Center in Las Vegas Nevada with his wife
Alethea Allen and children Tim, Richard Jr., Stephen and Sally present. He was born in El Paso, TX on 7 July 1936 the first son
of Helen and "Steve" Cordova. He moved, with his parents, to
California in 1943, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley graduating from Notre
Dame High School in 1954. After graduating from the Naval Academy with the class
of 1958, he started his career in the surface navy aboard the USS GEORGE K.
MACKENZIE. In 1960 his destroyer squadron was the first to be home ported in
Yokosuka, Japan after World War II. In a park near his home in Ishiki, JA, he
and his mother were playing with his son Richard when a young lady came into the
park and asked if her son could play with Richard. That young man eventually
became the Emperor of Japan. He was on the commissioning crew of the
USS ROBISON (DDG-12) prior to his entry into the Navy Nuclear Power Program in
1963. Upon completion of Nuclear Power School and Submarine School he served
aboard USS PLUNGER (SSN-595), USS ANDREW JACKSON (SSBN-619) and USS SNOOK
(SSN-592). Additional active duty stations were Fleet ASW Training Center, San
Diego and COMMANDER CARRIER GROUP ONE Staff. Upon retiring in 1985 he worked for several government
contractors primarily proving underway data gathering and shore side event
reconstruction and analysis support of naval exercises. While providing underway
support, he was onboard the USS IOWA (BB-61) in 1989 where he observed the
turret explosion that killed 47 men. In 1976 he became an ordained minister in Community of
Christ. He served in a number of self-sustaining ministerial positions including
congregational pastor and financial officer and jurisdictional president and
financial officer. He served for 10 years on the world church's Peace and
Justice Committee where he provided significant input for the church's theology
of peace from the viewpoint of a military peacekeeper. He continued to be serve
the church until his death. He was predeceased by his wife, Shirley, who had
been a chapel organist for the Recruit Training Command, San Diego for over 23
years impacting the lives of many thousands of young men. His wife of 42 years
passed away in 2015 from dementia. In January 2019, he married Alethea Allen, whom he had met
through the Community of Christ. During their year together they shared a number
of trips to visit family and friends across the United State of America. He is
survived by his wife Alethea Allen and his children Kenneth Shaw, Timothy Shaw
(Mary), Richard Cordova (Kathi), Stephen Cordova, and Sally Cordova (Gerri
Kinyon), three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday,
February 22, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the El Cajon Community of Christ Church.
The Congregation will provide refreshments following the service. The
address is 115 Cajon View Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020. An Inurnment Service will
be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 9:00 am at the Miramar
National Cemetery located at 5795 Nobel Drive, San Diego, CA 92122.
Last Call Myron Joseph Kandra (22nd Co) (1/30/20) Myron was born December 6, 1935 to the late
Michael E. and Johanna “Jennie” (Novak) Kandra at home in Shamokin,
Pennsylvania. He graduated from Shamokin High School in 1953 and from the United
States Naval Academy in 1958. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United
States Marine Corps in June 1958. On May 30, 1959 he married his high school
sweetheart Kathryn Elizabeth Thomas in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. He served in the
Vietnam War as an artillery Captain. He later resigned his commission as a
Captain in the Marine Corps on September 1, 1966. From 1966 to 1968 he worked as
a Business Manager for Raytheon Company. He later worked as a Pricing Manager
for Sanders Associates, Inc. from 1968 to 1976. While working and raising four
children in Nashua, NH he also earned his MBA at Northeastern University in
1973. He later joined Digital Equipment Corporation in 1976 working in
marketing, manufacturing, and project management until his retirement at age 62
as an Industry Sales Specialist working on government contracts. He enjoyed
spending his time traveling, helping Kay with her art career, tinkering on his
computer, researching family genealogy, watching basketball and football and
every minute he had with his cherished grandchildren. Myron is survived by his loving wife and best
friend of 60 years Kathryn “Kay” (Thomas) Kandra, three children Joseph
Myron Kandra (Anne), Katrina Kandra McLellan (Jeff), Tania Kandra Suster (Mark)
and his seven adoring grandchildren Christopher, Kathryn, Rowan, Jacob, Andrew,
Grady and Brody. Myron was preceded in death by his son Thomas George Kandra,
his sisters Helen and Jean and his brothers George and Michael “Mickey.” A funeral service will be held Monday,
February 10th, 2020 at 2 PM in the United States Naval Academy Chapel, in
Annapolis Maryland. Committal service will follow at the United States Naval
Academy Columbarium. A memorial reception will be held at the Naval Academy Club
after the services. An online guest book is available at www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
the Johns Hopkins Bladder Cancer Research Fund https://secure.jhu.edu/form/urology
or Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Research https://secure.jhu.edu/form/gastro?populatedesignation1=General+GI+Donations
At 85, Paul C. Tucker passed away peacefully at his
home in Mandeville, La, on Friday January 17, 2020. His childhood lessons began
early by surviving as the only boy in a family of 4 sisters. Paul's parents were
Patton C. Tucker (a coal miner) and Lillian Quillen Tucker. He was born in Roda,
VA on April 28, 1934 and he spent most of his childhood in Kingsport, TN. Paul
graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1952. He completed 2 years at
Virginia Polytechnic Institute at Blacksburg, Va. being a proud member of the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Corps of Cadets. His dream to
attend U.S. Naval Academy was realized with support from the Honorable
Congressman B. Carroll Reese, 1st District of Tennessee who approved his
appointment. In June
1958 he graduated as a Lieutenant and pilot. In 1963 he was honorably discharged
from the U.S. Navy. His Navy ring was worn with great pride. He continued his
education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. and found employment as a
technical procurement engineer for Westinghouse Corp in Pittsburgh. This
position involved purchasing products for building atomic power plants and
submarines. In 1964 he joined Kaiser Aluminum and moved the family to Chalmette,
LA. As a procurement manager for Kaiser, he traveled abroad to Ghana, Africa-
Gladstone, Australia – Jamaica – then back to the U.S. in 1977 settling in
his favorite city of New Orleans, LA. In most cases, his growing family traveled as well,
exposing them to a very protean and exciting upbringing. Once in New Orleans he
opened five retail stores named Frame City and Art Gallery. While at Frame City
he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club and Professional Picture Framers
Association. This business and his real-estate interest were very successful
allowing him to retire to Mandeville LA, with his wife Janeen. Paul and
Janeen enjoyed traveling to Europe, snow skiing, cruising and gardening. Paul's
life was full of hobbies, from train & stamp collections, owning race horses
and an avid bridge player becoming a Life Master & certified instructor. His
greatest achievement was clearly his dedication, support and love of his family.
The gathering always included family competitions including, tennis, golf, card
games, and the greatest of all- Spoons. Paul is survived by his wife of 32 years, Janeen
Rather Tucker, daughters; Deborah (Mark) Nichols of Houston, TX, Cynthia (Mark)
Haas of Palm Springs, CA.; Sons, Timothy (Christina) Tucker of New Orleans,
Patrick (Nichole Chauvin) Tucker of New Orleans; Step-daughter Lisa (David)
Harris of Baton Rouge ; step-son Jim (Nicole) Rather of Mandeville; sister Patti
Hunley of Nashville, Tenn. Paul or "Pops" (as his grandkids called
him) found his true calling as a grandfather to his 12 grandchildren. The family would like to thank his caregivers
Cassandra Magee, Susan Lang , Sharon Faciane & LaCursha Pigott, and a very
special thanks to Hospice nurse Lisa Sacs. A celebration of Paul's life will be
held at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville, LA on
Saturday January 25, 2020 with visitation starting at 10:00 am and the service
beginning at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to
New Orleans Medical Mission Services PO Box 6249 NOLA 70174 or St Francis Animal
Sanctuary 813 Florida St Suite F Mandeville, LA 70448 Edward Neal Jackson (5th Co) (1/7/20) Ed Jackson, 84, formerly of Grant, passed away Saturday. He
was a Naval Academy graduate and served in the Air Force. He went on to have a
successful career at Rockwell International/Boeing and Engineering Research Corp
(EUC) with emphasis on the Space Shuttle program. Ed always made friends
wherever he went, was a forward thinker, and an encouraging father. The best
part of him will live in our hearts forever. As we remember his life, it is more
than him we will remember; rather who we are because of who he was. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Merrita Jackson, son, James Edward Jackson, and
grandson, Christopher Johnson. Survivors include children, Rhonda Gentle, Sheryl
Cosgrove, Terry Ivey, Mark Parsons, and Lee Ann Daniel; and 12 grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 12 to 2 p.m. Thursday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home.
The funeral will follow at 2 in the chapel with Pastor Ryan Epps officiating. (www.laughlinservice.com). Laughlin Service Funeral Home and Crematory 2320 Bob Wallace Ave SW Huntsville, AL 35805-4725 256-534-2471 Published in The Huntsville Times on Jan. 8, 2020
Robert Holt Evans (22nd Co) (1/7/20) In memory of Robert Holt Evans. Born December 6, 1934 in South
Boston Va. to Mary Peachey Easley and John Davis Evans. Holt graduated from
Halifax High School in its last class of 1953 where he excelled in debating, a
skill that served him well for the rest of his life. He then went to Bullis Prep
School to prepare for the Naval academy where he graduated in 1958 with a Golden
Gloves in boxing. He married Nancy Willis Evans in the Naval Academy Chapel the
next day and they subsequently spent the next 28 years in the United States Air
Force, where he served seven years in the Far East, another seven in Europe and
four at NATO headquarters. The rest of his career was served in the US,
retiring out of Langley Field in Tidewater. Holt and Nancy retired to Halifax,
to the home where he was reared and that was built by his grandfather. During
his time there he served on Town Council, the Vestry of St. John’s Episcopal
Church and on the Board of the South Boston Museum. He was a lifelong giver to
and lover of the arts. He is survived by his wife, Nancy W. Evans, son Robert Holt
Evans Jr. (Anna), daughter Teel Evans (Michael) and eight grandchildren: Alex
Evans, John Taylor, Dawson Evans, Nicholas Evans, Eliza Evans, Laura Taylor,
Trent Evans and Malin Evans. There will be a drop-in at the Evans household at 415 Mountain
Road, Halifax, Virginia from 6-8 pm on Friday evening the 3rd of January
and the memorial service will take place at St John’s Episcopal Church on
Saturday, January 4th at 2 pm followed by a reception at the home of Jack and
Bertha Jane Dunavant, also on Mountain Rd. In lieu of flowers, please give freely to the Halifax Rescue
Squad, 700 Hamilton Blvd., South Boston, VA 24592, the local SPCA, P.O. Box 969,
South Boston, VA 24592, the South Boston Museum, P.O. Box 383, South Boston, VA
24592, the Prizery, 700 Bruce St., South Boston, VA 24592, or a charity of
your choice. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Powell Funeral Home 1603 Wilborn Ave. South Boston, VA 24592 434-572-4911 https://www.powellfuneralinc.com/obituary/robert-evans
David Lee Allard (7th Co)(12/4/19) From Harry Hurst: Dave Allard, 7th Company, passed away on November 30, 2019.
Dave has been fighting cancer for a long time. He will be buried
on Tuesday. December 17th @ 1130 at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in
Dixon, Ca. There will be a mass at the local Catholic church on Monday,
December 16th. Barbara is currently in assisted living, but can be reached at
telephone # 707-419-5454 and by mail at: Barbara Allard Dave was one of the nicest men you would ever want to meet -
an outstanding Classmate and Company Mate, a Wonderful Friend, and a Very
Loving Family Man. We will all miss him dearly! God Rest his Soul, And he would join me in saying Beat Army!
John Hutchison MacKinnon, Sr. (9th Co) (4/5/20) Update 7/15/20 I have
received the following from Mary Beth MacKinnon: Mary
Beth MacKinnon
<mbmackinnon@rcn.com> The
funeral is on for July 31 at 11 am at Arlington. They are limiting
attendance right now to 50 people due to the Phase 3 regulations. We are
also having folks back to our house afterward for lunch. It will be
outside and people will be able to distance as need be. Our address is 119 W.
Westmoreland Road, Falls Church, VA. Please
respond to Mary Beth if you expect to attend the funeral and/or the lunch. Update: 4/5/20 Jack's funeral at
Arlington is now scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on July 31st.. More info will be
provided closer to the date. . John Hutchison MacKinnon, SR (Jack) died November 22, 2019 at
Virginia Hospital Center of heart failure. He was 83. He is remembered for his
love of country, family, and service. Jack was born October 9, 1936 to Edwin and
Thirza MacKinnon. A native of Saginaw, MI, Jack prepped at Culver Military
Academy (1954) prior to graduating from the United States Naval Academy (USNA)
with Honors (1958). Admiral Rickover selected Jack for his elite Submarine
program in 1959-60 in Groton, CT where he met his wife Nadyne “Nikki”
Loeffler. They married August 26, 1960. Jack worked his way up in a 20+ year Naval career including
Commander of nuclear submarines including both crews of the SSBN-616 USS
Lafayette, ending up in a leadership role of the Submarine Squadron out of
Groton, CT. Among the 20+ awards and honors, Jack received the Meritorious
Service Medal in 1980. Upon completion of his military career, Jack had a 20+ year
career in the Nuclear power industry. Jack and Nikki lived all over the country
with their two children John and Julie. Jack’s wife Nikki predeceased him in
2001. Jack attended his 45th Naval Academy reunion where he met
Katherine Prout, a widow of one of his company mates. After a short courtship,
they were married October 30, 2004 and Jack moved to Benicia, CA. Jack and Kathy
enjoyed retirement, traveling (cruising was a favorite), playing Bocce and
volunteering with various organizations. They also loved gardening and every
year shipped boxes of Meyer Lemons from their backyard to friends and family.
Katherine predeceased Jack in 2014. Jack recently relocated to the Kensington in Northern Virginia
to be closer to family and was thrilled to be able to attend Navy football
games. Jack loved the friends he made at the Kensington and looked forward to
the clock hitting 4 pm each day so he could walk downstairs and enjoy music and
happy hour with his friends.
Anthony William Stremic (20th Co) (11/22/19) Update 1/26/20 Lieutenant Colonel Anthony
W. Stremic, USMC (Ret.), 84, died on 19 November 2019 in Haymarket, VA. “Tony” was born in
Mount Carmel, PA, to William Stremic and Julia Jushinskas Stremic. He was raised
in Glenside, PA. He graduated from Cheltenham High School in Elkins Park, PA,
and then from Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, PA, earning numerous football
recognitions and winning two National Preparatory Wrestling championships. Tony
entered the Naval Academy under a Secretary of the Navy appointment. At Annapolis, Tony won the
Naval Academy sword his senior year as outstanding athlete of his class, was
named honorable mention as a lineman on the 1957 All-American football team,
outstanding lineman in the 1958 Cotton Bowl game, and was selected to an
All-Time Navy vs. Army team. As a heavyweight wrestler, he was second in the
EIWA Championships (1957 and 1958) and, wrestling in the 191-lb. weight class,
placed second in the NCAA Championships (1957). Tony graduated from USNA
in 1958, in the top 10% of his class and was commissioned in the U.S. Marine
Corps. He married the former Nancy Ughes of Norristown, PA. Tony served as an infantry
officer and research and development officer, including a combat tour in Vietnam
with the 1st Marine Division. Other assignments included Marine Corps
Development Center, Quantico, VA; 3rd Marine Division, Okinawa;
Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico; Marine
Corps Headquarters, Arlington, VA, and Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington,
DC. While on active duty, Tony was selected to play on numerous All-Marine and
All-Service football teams. In 1966, he earned a BS degree in electrical
engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. Upon retirement from the
Corps in 1979, Tony became a program manager and consultant
in weapons acquisition systems for several high technology firms in Northern
Virginia, until fully retiring in 2002. Tony was a long-time member
of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Annandale, VA, and St. Katherine Drexel Catholic
Church in Haymarket, VA. Tony
was an accomplished photographer and contributed numerous photographs of events
and scenery to his neighborhood magazine. He also created several community
websites. Tony loved animals and helped Friends of Homeless Animals, a shelter
located in Loudoun County. Tony is survived by his
wife, Nancy; daughter, Lynn Johnson; son, David; and granddaughters, Kelly and
Meghan Johnson. He was predeceased by his son, Mark.
Sinkler Warely, Jr. (20th Co) Sinkler
Warley Jr. of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, died on October 3, 2019. He was
84. “Sink”
was born September 22, 1935 at “Old Roper” Hospital in Charleston, South
Carolina, son of the late Sinkler Warley, Sr. (The
Citadel ‘19) and Helen Dove deLorme Warley.
He grew up in Charleston and nearby Folly Beach, where he spent most of
his summers at his grandmother’s house because of his love for the ocean.
He was an active youth playing any sport he could, especially golf and
tennis. Sink
graduated from the Severn School in Maryland in 1954.
He made the varsity football team, The
Admirals, despite his extremely light weight, and he also played varsity
lacrosse. His
warm personality won him many friends on and off campus.
One could always be sure to find Sink at church on Sunday morning
regardless of what kind of a Saturday he may have had.
Sink
entered the Academy by competitive examination in 1954, graduating with the
class of 1958, 20th Company.
He was the epitome of a southern gentleman, as much at home at a dove
hunt with his Springer spaniels as he was at a debutante party in Charleston.
He was commissioned Air Force Ground and served in logistics assignments
at Amarillo Air Force Base, TX, and Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
In 1962, he resigned his commission and returned to his hometown of
Charleston to care for his ailing father. Sink
began his civilian career at American Mutual Insurance in Charleston and, later,
at UniRoyal Tires in Greenville, SC, where he programmed computers.
He also taught mathematics at Piedmont Technical College in Greenwood,
SC. Returning
to Orangeburg, he served as Director of Personnel at Orangeburg Regional Medical
Center for over 15 years prior to retiring.
He was an usher at the Church of the Redeemer in Orangeburg, and ushered
at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sullivan’s Island until 2013. An
avid outdoorsman, Sink always found time to play golf and tennis, go duck and
dove hunting, fish at Folly Beach, and tend to his 90-acre pine tree farm near
Orangeburg. He
was a member of the Country Club of Orangeburg and the private Dungannon Hunt
Club in Charleston. He
is survived by his wife, Claudia Zeigler Warley, one son, Christian Sinkler
“Chip” Warley (Jill) and four grandchildren, Dane 9, Tatum 7, Jeb 3, and
Banks 1.
Graveside services were held October 12, 2019, at Magnolia Cemetery, in
Charleston. Ralph Michael Neely
(3rdCo) R.
Michael Neely, born to Ralph B. and Lucy Neely Dec. 16, 1935, passed from this
life on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Mike's life celebration will begin with a
Coffee/Tea Reception in Greenwood Chapel Live Oak Room at 10:30 a.m., with a
graveside service at 12:00 noon. A luncheon to follow will be provided at
Angelo's. Mike grew up on Tremont in Fort Worth with his mother, father and
brother George Allen Neely. He graduated Arlington Heights High School in 1954
and was commissioned to attend the United States Naval Academy graduating in
1958 as an Electronic Warfare Officer. Mike then joined the Air Force to become
a Captain and Navigator with the 824th Bombardment Squad (Strategic Air Command)
stationed at Turner Air Force Base, Albany, Georgia. On April 20, 1963, he chose
to leave the Armed Services and was honorably discharged. Following, he worked
and retired with International Business Machines (IBM) after 32 years.
Survivors: Two children, Michele Neely Trachy, Euless, Texas and Scott Allen
Neely, Hawaii; Michele's daughter, Allison, married to Sam Hill, Birmingham,
Ala.; Scott and his wife, Jodette have two children, Paige and Jackson who
reside in Arizona. Mike was also blessed with an extended family. Jo Ellen is
survived by two daughters, Kelly Nusser married to Danny, Canyon, Texas, and Kim
Cumming married to Brian, Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Emily and
Blake Nusser and Brooke and Brady Cumming. Mike also shared his life in Baton
Rouge, La., with his two stepchildren, Lynn Davis, Caledonia, Miss., and Bryan
Stevens, Charlotte, N.C. Lynn is married to Wes; they have two children, Cullen
and Connor. Bryan Stevens is married to Allen Owens. Mike lived an enriched and
full life. He was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Austin, Texas. He
enjoyed traveling, being a high school football referee, his voluntary work at
Seton Hospital and Meals on Wheels in Austin. His sense of adventure and
exuberance for life will be missed by his family and friends. Memorials: In lieu
of flowers, please feel free to give a Memorial gift on-line to the
woundedwarriorproject.org/donate in Honor of Mike Neely. Upcoming
Events Visitation Nov 15. 10:30 AM 11:30 AM (CST) GREENWOOD CHAPEL Greenwood
Funeral Homes and Cremation, Cemetery, Mausoleum, Florist 3100 White Settlement
Road Fort Worth, TX, 76107 Jo Ellen Neely (Wife of Mike Neely (3rd Co)) (11/11/19) Jo
Ellen Neely, 73, passed from this life on Monday, July 6, 2009. A graveside
memorial service will be Thursday, July 9, at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery
in Fort Worth, Texas. Jo Ellen was born in Fort Worth on December 27, 1935, the
daughter of Katherine and J.T. Griffin. She graduated from Arlington Heights
High School in 1954 and the University of Oklahoma in 1958. She resided in Alva,
Oklahoma for nearly 50 years before moving to Austin, Texas. She enjoyed
nursing, numerous outdoor activities, traveling to many places around the world,
and her family and friends. She loved being a mother and especially the time
spent as a grandmother. She was a member of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church where
she was involved with Meals on Wheels, cooking for the St. Bridges Guild, and a
volunteer teller. She was also a member of PEO and the Seton Hospital Auxiliary
in the neonatal unit. Survivors include her husband, Mike; daughters Kelly and
Danny Nusser of Canyon, TX; Kim and Brian Cumming of Colorado Springs, CO;
Michele Trachy of Birmingham, AL, Scott and Jodette Neely of Fort Worth, and
grandchildren Emily and Blake Nusser of Canyon; Brooke and Brady Cumming of
Colorado Springs; Allison Trachy of Birmingham, Paige and Jackson Neely of Fort
Worth, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 5176, Austin, TX 78763. Keith Pierson Garland (5th Co) (11/11/19) From Gordo: Dear
Classmates, It often takes a few years before we get the bad news. I received the following from a classmate's son: Keith
P. Garland passed away peacefully on 1 July 2017 in the presence of his
loving wife of 59 years, Jan, and his sons, Chris and Stephen. He was born in
Boston, MA and attended both Boston Latin School and Harvard before finding his
real passion at the U.S. Naval Academy. Keith’s
Navy career was highlighted as Captain of a nuclear submarine where he earned
the utmost respect from crew members and the base commanders. After his tours
underwater, he became a leader in advancing technology as Deputy Director of The
Office of Naval Research. With
success both at sea and land, the Navy awarded him the prestigious Legion of
Merit establishing his accomplishments as outstanding service to his country.
A philosopher at heart who communicated with eloquence and flair,
he remained calm in any storm and solved problems with perseverance, creativity
and finesse. Keith,
Dad and Grandpa showed unwavering love for his wife of 59 years, Jan; his
children, Doug (Lois), Chris (Becky), Melissa (Scott) and Stephen; and five
grandchildren, Katie, Lauren, Meg, Anna Marie and Scott. He turned mundane tasks
into adventures and was oh, so much fun to be around. After decades of moving
with the Navy, Keith and Jan retired to Southern Pines, NC with a spectacular
view of the 12th hole on Longleaf. The friends and memories of
Longleaf offered support and a fun diversion from the health challenges
prevalent in his final years. His
funeral at Arlington National Cemetery was held at Arlington Cemetery . In
tribute to his love of country and support of military veterans who sacrifice so
much for this country, donations can be made to COVER, the nation’s longest
running non-profit agency dedicated to veteran transition support and
re-adjustment counseling. Please visit https://www.vetcover.org/captain-garland to
learn more. Condolences
may be sent to: The
Garland Family Ronald E. Brence (23rd Co) From Gordo Ronald E. Brence passed away on October 23, 2019. His burial
is pending admittance into Arlington Cemetery. Date TBD. Owen Kirkley (1st Co) (101/29/19) Frfom Gordo I was informed that Owen had died on 26 August. No further info.
Stanley W. Dargis, Jr. (4th Co) (10/23/19) Stanley W
Dargis (May 31,
1933 -
October 9, 2019) Stanley W.
Dargis, 86, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019
at his home. Stanley was born on May 31, 1933 in Niagara Falls, New York to the
late Stanley William and Mary (Ciurylo) Dargis. Stanley graduated from Bishop
Duffy High School in Niagara Falls and graduated in the class of `58 Naval
Academy. Stanley served his country as a veteran of the United States Navy and
worked for many years for the government as an engineer and program manager.
Stanley was in charge of NATO communications during his time as a program
manager. He was very respected by all his team and was a fair manager, although
tough. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mountain View,
Arkansas and enjoyed being a Volunteer Eagle Scout Commander, reading books,
drinking coffee, traveling the world, family gatherings, and playing cribbage.
He will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends. Stanley was
survived by his wife Cleo Mae (Allen) Dargis; sons, Michael R. Dargis and wife
Stephanie, Donald Dargis and wife (Karen), Gregory Shiefer, and David Lawson;
daughters Kathleen Eiler and husband (Roger) , Monica Day and her husband
(Aaron) and Carma Lawson; one brother Kenneth R. Dargis and wife (Patricia);
grandchildren, Cassidy Eiler, Dalton Eiler, Gregory Pat Schiefer, Theresa Grant,
Amber Dargis, Rachel Dargis, Cayla Sanders, Joseph Lawson, and Hunter Emerson;
two great-grandchild, June Elizabeth, Isla Belle; one daughter in law, Regina
Schiefer with two children Kathryn and Adam along with many extended family and
friends, with a special mention to Mike Jackson. Stanley was
preceded in death by his parents Stanley William and Mary (Ciurylo) Dargis; one
sister, Diane; one brother who he was named after, Stanley William Dargis, Jr.;
and one daughter, Dawn Michelle Cain. Visitation
was on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Roller Crouch
Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. The funeral mass was held on Thursday,
October 17, 2019, 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mountain View,
Arkansas with Fr. Norbert Rappold officiating. A reception followed
the mass at St Mary’s Interment at Timbo Cemetery in Timbo, Arkansas. Pallbearers
are Mike, Chris, Jessie, David, Phillip, and Dean. Honorary pallbearers are
Michael and Donald Dargis.
Marlene Prince (Wife of Bill Prince (9th Co)) (10/8/19) Update 10/10/19 Marlene R. Prince (1 October
1936- 13 June 2019) Marlene passed away on
Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Hillside Terrace of Ann Arbor, Michigan after a
brief battle with pancreatic and lung cancer. Marlene was born on October 1,
1936, in Grand Haven, Michigan to Walter and Martha Van Hall. She graduated from
Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in teaching in 1958. In
1960, Marlene married William G. Prince and their family grew to include four
children: Anne, Tom, Martha, and Maria. Marlene began working within the Ann
Arbor Public School system in the mid-1970s and retired from Pioneer High
School. She and her husband were active volunteers at St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church and she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Marlene is survived by
her children, Anne Prince Dyer, Tom (Julie) Prince, Martha Prince, and Maria
(Troy) Montri; her grandchildren, Katie Dyer, Danielle (Ben) Talavera, Matthew
Prince, Jacob Prince, and Lily Montri; and her great-grandson, Warren Talavera.
She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Martha Van Hall and her husband
of 53 years, William G. Prince. Visitation was held on Tuesday, June 18, 2019,
at Nie Family Funeral Home, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, from 3-8 PM.
Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth Street, Ann Arbor, at 10 AM.
Ernest Alvin Merritt (19th Co) (10/2/19) Ernest Alvin
Merritt, age 83, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on Friday August 30, 2019 at
12:06 a.m. Ernest was born June 18, 1936 in Huntington Park, California.
He gallantly fought lung cancer for over a year! Capt.
Ernest A. Merritt graduated from the Naval Academy in the Class of ’58. He was
in the 19th Company. As a new officer he served on the U.SS Los Angeles out of
Long Beach, Calif., USS Isherwood out of San Diego, Submarine School out of
Groton, Conn., U.SS Argonaut out of Norfolk, Va., and USBN Sam Rayburn out of
Charleston, So. Carolina. In 1967 he left ships and went to NAG (Naval
Astronautics Group) at Pt. Mugu, Calif. In 1970,
he became a civilian in Camarillo, Calif., teaching math at Pleasant Valley
Elementary School, and Monte Vista Jr. High for 27 yrs. At that same time he was
in the Reserve at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station 1970-1997. After living in
Camarillo for 37 yrs. he and his wife, Corrine Rohrbough Merritt, moved to
Chandler, Az. He is
survived by his wife, Corrine Rohrbough Merritt, 3 sons: Ernest A. Merritt II
(Kirkland, WA), Mark Scott Merritt (Chandler, AZ) and Jon "Chip" Eric
Merritt(Chandler, AZ), and 6 grandchildren: Sam, Kirsten, Daniel, Tyler, Ethan
and Eric. His wife
resides at: 947 E. La Costa Pl., Chandler, AZ 85249 See related note from Gary Minar in News and Events Fran Nutting (Wife of Roger Nutting (16th Co)) (9/25/19) Roger's Wife Fran passed away two weeks ago in Bend, Oregon. No more details at this time. Annette Thornton (Wife of Bob Thornton (20th Co)) (9/25/19 Annette passed away on 20 Sept 2019 From Bob Thornton: Richard Charles Abel (17th Co) (7/29/19/) From Gordo Once again I must pass along news of a classmate leaving us. Dick Abel died on Wednesday 25 July.The following is posted on the funeral home's website: Richard Abel, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away July 24, 2019 at home after a long fight with heart disease. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to Julia and Charles Abel. He was married to Jeri Lynne Huffman-Dean on March 30, 2001. He was proud to have attended the Navel Academy and earned a masters in meteorology, and then served in the Air Force for 7 years. He flew as Captain for Delta Airlines. Dick became one of Jehovah’s witnesses in his 60’s and enjoyed teaching Bible truths for many years. He was very loved by his sister, Pat (George) Giza of Detroit; and his blended family of two daughters, Leslie (Monte) Marvian and Julie Abel, his step children Jesse (Dinee) Dean, Katie (Ryan) Robertson, and Jonathan (Lindy) Dean and all his grandchildren. A memorial will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 4:30 PM. Sandy Kingdom Hall, 9936 S. 300 E. Sandy, Utah. His widow, Jeri, can be reached at richardabel1936@icloud.com.
Late Entry from Pete Russell (7/28/19) Edward Armitage Studer, Captain,
USMC,
passed away suddenly from an aneurism
in A
native of Upon
graduation, and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Ed
attended Marine Corps Basic School in Following
his Marine Corps service, Ed began his civilian engineering career in
construction, specializing in the architecture and construction of commercial
buildings in He is
survived by his wife of 51 years the former Miriam Fulkerson of Minneapolis;
children, Lisa Eekhoff and Edward Studer; grandchildren, Ava and Jill-Ann
Eekhoff; siblings, Patsy, Barbara, Mary Ellen and Tim.
Memorial
services were conducted on 10 June, 2009, at White Funeral Home,
Roxanne Kessler (Wife of Ed Kessler (15th Co)) (6/24/19) From Gordo: (6/24/19 Roxanne died of cancer last week. Ed has asked me to pass
along the funeral info: Viewing
at Johnson's Funeral Home
1800-2000 Mon. 1 July
31440 Constitution Hwy.
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Funeral Service
1100 Tues. 2 Jul.; reception to follow in the church.
Lake of the Woods Church
1 Church Lane (off Lakeview Pky. in Lake of the Woods)
Locust Grove, VA 22508
NOTE: Enter through the main gate on Rte. 3
George Robert Ruwwe Sr. (2nd Co) (6/20/19) Dr. George Robert Ruwwe Sr. DDS; Captain, US Naval Reserves,
Ajijic, Mexico, of St Joseph, died of natural causes in his home in Ajijic,
Mexico. George was 84. Son of Dr. George H and Erma C. Ruwwe. George graduated from St. Joseph Central High School in 1953.
Upon completion he entered the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated in 1958. He served aboard the U.S.S. Talladega, the U.S.S. Robert K.
Huntington, and the U.S.S. Noa. He remained in the U.S. Navy Reserves, being
promoted to the rank of Captain. He also served as a Blue and Gold recruiting
officer for the U.S. Naval Academy in the St. Joseph area and later in Mexico.
In total he served for 37 years, for which he was very proud. After leaving active duty in 1963, he enrolled to The U.M.K.C
School of Dentistry, graduating in 1967. He joined his father in dentistry at
the Kirkpatrick building in St. Joseph, building a successful business. He was
proud to have participated in The Head Start Program, providing gratis dental
care for underprivileged children. He spent 21 years as a dentist, retiring in
1989. In 1996, he moved to Ajijic, Mexico, a place he loved for its
mountains and its large lake, Lake Chapala. He remained there until his death. He is survived by: sons, George Robert Ruwwe Jr., George Scott
Ruwwe; daughters, Susan Kay Ruwwe, Mary Anna Ruwwe, Stacy Lorainne Rachus; and
11 grandchildren. The family is holding a private service. As published in the
St. Joseph News-Press.
Nickolas John Frank III (20th Co) (6/6/19) Update 6/24/19 Commander
Nickolas J. Frank III, USN (Ret.), died on 3 June 2019 at his home in Walnut
Village, a retirement community in Anaheim, CA. He was 84. “Nic” was born on 14 August 1934 in Pomona, CA, the son of
World War II destroyer commander, Rear Admiral Nicholas John Frank II ’29, USN,
and Helen Wilkinson Frank. He spent his early years in Coronado, CA, while his
father was at sea. Nic told the childhood story about hiding his teddy bear in
his father’s bag before he shipped out on a mission during World War II. His
father gave the bear a place of honor on the bridge of his destroyer and it
became a good luck charm, which the sailors patted on the head to wish a
successful voyage. He graduated from the military prep academy, the Severn
School in Maryland, where he played lacrosse. He earned a competitive
appointment to the Naval Academy. Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, Nic was commissioned
Ensign, Navy Line. Following a one-year tour on Trathen (DD-530) out of Long
Beach, CA, he attended Submarine Officers School in Groton, CT and earned his
Gold Dolphins. In 1959, he served on Rasher (SS-269) homeported in San Diego,
CA. Nic began a courtship in Coronado with Susanne Grimes, a Kentucky-bred
schoolteacher; they were married in 1961. In 1964, he was operations officer and
navigator of Pomodon (SS-486) during deployments to the Gulf of Tonkin and
operations with Kearsarge (CVS-33) providing antisubmarine protection to Seventh
Fleet units on “Yankee Station.” In 1966, he assumed duties at Naval
Intelligence Command in Washington, DC. Nic resigned his commission in 1971 and joined Vitro
Corporation as an intelligence analyst. In 1972, took a civil service position
at Naval Weapons Center, Port Hueneme, CA, where he was instrumental in
establishing the center’s Intelligence and Analysis Group, which evaluated
capabilities of surface warfare combat systems. He retired in 1996, and he and Susanne moved to Ojai, CA,
where Nic was a dedicated member of the Ojai Rotary Club for 20 years. He was
named Rotarian of the Year in 2000, and then led as president in 2005. Nic and
Susanne moved to Walnut Village in 2017. Besides Susanne, Nic is survived by daughters, Dana Frank and
Susie Frank; son, Nic Frank IV (Carmen); sister, Marybelle Groves (Tim); and
four grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Walnut Village on 22 June 2019. From Pete Russel (6/6/19) With
heartfelt sadness I have to report that our company-mate "Nic" Frank
passed away peacefully A memorial service for Lois will be held at St. Luke's
Catholic Church at 11 00 on Friday, 14 June. The church is located at 7001
Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101. There will be a reception after the service
at the church. The church telephone number is 703-356-1255. Burial arrangements
at Arlington have not yet been completed. Lois will be interred with her
previously deceased husband Bob. Clyde C. Schroeder (1st Co) (5/9/19) Clyde C. Schroeder (Skip) went to be with the Lord on April 22, 2019 He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Born in Milwaukee, Wis. in 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Major Otto Schroeder, U.S. Army and Mildred Schroeder. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Louise, three sons, Jeffrey and his wife Annie, Philip and his wife Jessica, Andrew and his wife Lisa. Also 2 grandsons, Duncan and Evan, 4 granddaughters, Leah, Sarah, Abigail and Collen and 1 great grandson Christian. Skip graduated from Pacific Grove high school, California and from the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1958. He served in Vietnam, with the Seabees, and other naval stations. After retiring from the Navy, he worked for the City of Norfolk and volunteered for 20 years at the Kempsville Library. He was a member of the Kempsville Ruritans, the Community United Methodist Men, and a faithful member of the Friendship Sunday School class. There will be a memorial service at Community United Methodist
Church on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to CUMC memorial fund or to Meals on Wheels of Virginia Beach, 3750 Sentara way,
Va. Beach 23452. Published in The Virginian Pilot on May 8, 2019
Judy Berg (Wife of Pete Berg (18th Co)) (4/9/19) Judy Berg passed away on 1 Dec 2018. Pete and Judy were married for 58 years. No further info as this time. William Keith Young, Jr. (18th Co) (3/25/19) Rear Admiral William K. Young, NYNM (Ret), died 8 March 2019.
He was 84 years old. A native of Auburn, New York, Bill spent a year at Colgate
University before attending and graduating from the Naval Academy in 1958. He
served eleven years on active duty in the destroyer BACHE as Combat Information
Center Officer and on Destroyer Squadron 28 staff as Communications Officer. He
served as Frequency Management Officer with the MAAG and COMUSMACV in Vietnam
for a year and a half. He was then assigned to work in the Pentagon for the
Chief of Naval Operations as Communications Manager, returning to sea aboard the
attack cargo ship ARNEB as Operations Officer. His last active duty tour was as
Operations Officer with the Naval Oceanographic Office in Maryland. He went to work for the Federal Civil Service, first in
Washington DC for GSA, and then in Syracuse and Rome, NY, for NORAD. He was
promoted and moved to Florida, where he worked for the STS Contingency Support
Office, an Air Force office supporting NASA shuttle operations. While in Civil Service, on his time he also participated in
the Naval Reserve and the New York Naval Militia. A reserve for over twenty
years, he commanded four reserve units, including a Cruiser–Destroyer Group
and a Shipboard Simulator, both units new to the Reserves. He received the
Reserve Center Best Unit Award for the former and national recognition by the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for the latter. He retired from the reserves as Captain. He actively
participated in the New York Naval Militia, the naval arm of the New York State
National Guard, for many years. He served as Central New York Region Commander
for four years, retiring as Rear Admiral, Upper Half. His military awards include the Combat Action Ribbon, the
Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, the Joint Meritorious Unit Medal, the Air
Force Outstanding Unit Award (3), the RVN Cross of Gallantry Medal, and the New
York State Military Commendation Medal. He was a life member in the Naval Reserve Association, and
twice elected President of the Central New York Chapter. He was a life member of
the Space Coast Chapter of the Navy League and the National Rifle Association,
and was a member of the American Legion
and the Military Officers Association of America. Bill
is survived by his fiancée of thirty years, Frances Hutchens, her children and
their families. Date and location for Bill's service with military honors to
be determined. His ashes will be consigned to the sea. Please check
beachfuneralhome.com for date/time. Beach Funeral Homes - East https://beachfuneralhome.com/book-of-memories/3770997/Young-William/index.php
Stephen Wawak, Jr. (8th Co) (3/20/19) Lt.
Col. Stephen Wawak, Jr. , USAF(Ret.), a resident of Torrance, California, passed
away on 18 March, 2019, following a brief illness. He was 82 years old. Steve grew up in Yonkers, New York, where he received his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy from the state of New York. He arrived at the Academy right out of high school. An avid aviation enthusiast, he held a private pilot license and looked forward to flying after graduation. In his pre-commissioning physical, Steve was initially unable to qualify for pilot training because of high blood pressure. Upon graduation with the Class of 1958,, Steve was
commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. Shortly after his
commissioning, Steve did subsequently qualify for Air Force pilot training, and
after completing basic training where he stood number one in his class, he was
assigned to Castle AFB for B-52 training. Upon completing B-52 training, he was
assigned to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a co-pilot at Wurtsmith AFB in
Michigan, flying B-52Hs. Steve continued to fly B-52s for several years, rising
to become an Aircraft Commander. Following his SAC assignments, Steve attended
the Air Force Institute of Technology where he received a Master of Science
Degree in Astronautical Engineering. Following graduation, he was assigned to
the Space and Missile Systems office at Los Angeles Air Force Station,
California. After that he had duty at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in
Washington DC. Steve retired as a Lt. Colonel and resided in Torrance,
California.
John Paul Nickerson (19th Co) (3/12/19) John Paul Nickerson of Hyannis, MA fell asleep (passed away) unexpectedly February 15 2019 at the Providence VA Hospital while at a scheduled appointment. He was 83 years young. Born in Needham, MA in 1936 to the late Paul U. Nickerson and late Marion Murchison Nickerson. He was preceded in death by his younger sister, Mary Ann Pan of Bel Air, MD. John Paul was the valedictorian of the 1954 graduating class of Needham High School. His father passed away when he was 16 years of age. Shortly after John Paul received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. At seventeen he took the train from the 128 station to Annapolis where he entered with the class of 1958. While at the Academy he became head of the drama club, which ignited his lifelong love for acting. Upon graduation from Annapolis John Paul served aboard the USS J.C. Owens (DD776) rising to Operations Officer, then as Operations and Plans Officer for Commander Destroyer Division 122, both based in Norfolk, VA. John Paul then became ASW Officer and recovery ship Capsule Communicator for NASA MERCURY space program aboard USS Champlain (CVS-39) out of Quonset Point, Rl. His last assignment in the Navy was as Assistant for Intelligence Readiness on the joint staff of Commander in Chief Atlantic. After being honorably discharged from the Navy in 1965, he attended graduate school at George Washington University receiving a MS degree. During this time he was a secondary classroom teacher and mathematics faculty department chair in the Fairfax County Virginia public schools. John Paul loved this time of teaching and inspiring the younger generation. John Paul became CEO of a family firm in Boston, manufacturing and distributing fluid control devices. He then entered the field of management consulting with Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Inc. in NYC. Subsequently, he became principal and partner in two international management consulting firms. The Parallel Planning Corporation and Human Resource Services, Inc. Semi-retired from business in his early forties, John Paul was able to pursue two longtime interests, acting and treating the tragedy of addiction. He appeared on Broadway in "Heartland" and had small feature film roles in "The Verdict," "legal Eagles" and "Power." He made commercials and acted in daytime dramas "All My Children" and "One Life To Live." He enjoyed a recurring role as attorney Freddie Leighton on "Ryan's Hope." John Paul co-founded Pathways To Freedom, Inc., a charitable institute for public education about addiction and training of therapists in NYC. After institute training in NYC and courses at Harvard Medical School, John Paul was certified as an Addiction Specialist and founded a group psychotherapy practice which specializes in the treatment of addiction. The Pathways program is still in practice and has achieved one of the most successful treatment outcomes recorded in the East. He wrote a recent article, A Three Part Path Out Of Addiction, published in the Cape Cod Times, March 6, 2015. CCT also published an interview with John Paul concerning the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, his classmate at Annapolis, class of'58. This was published August 31, 2018. John Paul is survived by his loving ex-wife, Carolina Angel of
New York City and his younger brother, David M. Nickerson of E. Harwich, MA.
John Paul Nickerson was a man of integrity. His life was compassionate,
courageous, heroic and honorable. He was loved by many. John Paul was an
unbelievably kind and loving uncle to his three nephews, Jason Roderick Pan of
Forest Hills, MD, Joshua David Nickerson, Reno, NV and Nathan Paul Nickerson,
Fuquay-Varina, NC and to his beloved niece Sarah Rose Mascarenas, Reno, NV. JPN
was also a loving great-uncle to five grand children. During his retirement on
the Cape, John Paul was involved with AI-Anon, The Zen Meditation group, Tai Chi
and Qi-Gong in Hyannis. John Paul also wrote several novellas and stories:
Invisible Now; Fool; Fire Island Follies and Too Short. John Paul Nickerson will
be greatly missed. His family looks forward to the Christian Hope of the Lord
Jesus Christ and the victory over death. There will be a memorial celebration
for his life in the near future. Any inquiries may be directed to his brother in
Harwich: dmn537@yahoo.com. John Paul
Nickerson was a faithful man. His creed: "Don't give up the ship." John Moore Granville (10th Co) (2/28/19) John passed peacefully with his children by his side on
February 23, 2019 in Seguin, Texas after a long battle with Alzheimer’s
disease. John was born in Houston, Texas on December 14, 1935 to Howard
and Marguerite Granville. His family moved to Abilene, Texas in 1946. He
graduated from Castle Heights Military academy in Lebanon, Tennessee May 1954.
Then he attended the United States Naval Academy, which he affectionately
referred to as “Canoe U.” He was assigned to the Terrible 10th
Company and was a tiger in the boxing ring. He served as a company commander in the United States Air
Force. After leaving the Air Force, John attended Stanford and received his
Masters of Business Administration in 1963. He later moved to Seattle,
Washington and worked at Boeing as an aeronautical engineer. He married Judy
Endres in 1972 and had two children. He raised his family in Bellevue,
Washington in a beautiful home he built overlooking Lake Washington. He also
owned and operated a Coors beer distributorship in Moses Lake, Washington
serving a large part of eastern Washington. For a short while he also had a
Magnavox store in Bellevue. In 1982 the family moved to Anaheim, California for
two years while John worked at Northrop also as an aeronautical engineer.
Afterwards the family moved back to their home in Bellevue where John enjoyed an
early retirement. After his divorce in 1995, John moved back to Leggett Drive in
Abilene to care for his elderly mother. A true one-of-a-kind Texan gentleman, John was known for his
charismatic personality, winning sense of humor, generosity, complete dedication
to his family, and eye-catching cowboy boots. His many friends and family looked
forward to his annual holiday card, which was highly entertaining filled with
classic John Granville hilarity and often useful quotes. One favorite, “poor
planning produces problems” frequently proves true. His favorite sign-off,
“Like a lightening bug caught in a lawnmower, I’m delighted to have known
you.” He is survived by his children, John Earnest “Earnie”
Granville and Laura Ann Canterbury, son-in-law, and two grandchildren. Graveside
memorial is May 18th at 10:30am, Oakwood Cemetery in Fort Worth,
Texas where John’s ashes will be interred in the Granville family plot along
side his parents. Reception to follow. John was deeply loved and will be greatly
missed by all that knew him.
John Bruce Bradley (16th Co) (2/27/19) From J.B.'s son Chuck:: Lt. Col John Bradley (USAF (Ret) has passed! John took his final breaths
at 11:30 today (26 Feb) while in the GREAT treatment of the Bay Pines, VA! My sister Kathy will be
making his final arrangements, tentatively at Woodlawn in St. Pete,
Florida. I believe at 10 AM on the 9th of March. Her number is 817.542.5663. He fought hard to the
end, he was beloved and will be missed! Chuck Bradley 727.365.7043
Leo Charles Wright (1st Co) (2/24/19) Retired Naval Captain Leo Charles Wright, 82, of Niantic,
passed away Friday, Feb. 8th, 2019, at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New
London surrounded by his loving family. Published in The Day on Feb. 24, 2019
James Clower Wright (8th Co) (2/22/19) James Clower Wright "Jim," 84, died Tuesday,
February 19, 2019. Jim was the youngest son of the late Ella Mae Young Wright and
Robert Douglas Wright. Jim grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was class of '58
from the US Naval Academy and served on board submarines, USS Clamagore and USS
Trout and as the navigator on the USS Oklahoma City. Jim earned commendation
medals for his service in Lebanon, Korea, Cuba and Vietnam. After the Navy, he joined EG&G Washington Analytical
Services Company for 11 years and then Raytheon Service Company in Newport, RI
for 24 years until he retired in 2013. Jim Moved to Spartanburg, SC in 2014 and
is survived by his wife of 61 years, Barbara Falkenbury "Bobbi," his
daughter Martha Chapman "Muffet" (Norman) and two granddaughters,
Martha and Catherine. A service will be held Monday, February 25 at 4:00 at the
Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent Street Spartanburg, SC His ashes will
be interred in the family plot in Bobbi's hometown of Glens Falls, NY. In lieu
of flowers, memorials may be made to: The 1958 Larson Award Endowment. P.O. Box
79169 Baltimore, MD 21279 Attn: USNA Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to
the family at www.JMDunbar.com.
Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory Published in Newport Daily News from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2019
Frank O'Beirne Jr. (23rd Co) (2/15/19) Frank O'Beirne Jr. (August 18, 1936 -
February 04, 2019) CAPT O’Beirne (“Mick”) died on Feb. 4.
A Navy son (Pearl Harbor survivor at age 5) and submariner, he relished his
years of service to his country. Once retired, he served his community by
working to overturn Base Realignment and Closure decisions and served on the
Groton Town Council for 19 ½ years (with one term as mayor). His Navy career included command of the George
Washington Carver (SSBN 656), command of the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay,
Georgia, and leadership of the Trident and Tomahawk missile programs in the
Pentagon. An avid reader, builder of model ships, and
gardener, he thoroughly enjoyed his retirement years. He leaves his wife, Kathleen, two children,
Michael and Heather, and four grandchildren. His sister Karen and her
husband, CAPT Patterson Taylor also mourn his sudden loss. His memorial
service will be held at Mystic Congregational Church at a date yet to be
determined. Mystic Funeral Home
Sheila Taylor (Wife of Phil Taylor (1st Co)) (2/15/19) From Gordo Dear Classmates, Phil Taylor’s wife, Sheila Taylor passed away 1-23-2019.Phil has arranged to have funeral services at the Naval Academy Chapel at 10 o’clock on April 16th with interment after followed by a reception at the Alumni House. I will send a reminder in early April. At that time we will need a response regarding attendance at the reception. Please mark your calendars now.
William Hareley Parks (9th Co) (1/7/19) Lt. Commander William Harley Parks, USN (Ret) died on December
19, 2018 from congestive heart failure. He was 82 years old. He was born on
January 7, 1936 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to William Harley Parks Sr. and Jewel Long
Parks, daughter of Dr. Wm Long MD. His father, a banker, was killed in a car
crash in April 1941 that “Billy” and his mother and infant sister, Jane
Parks, survived. His mother re-married about two years later and the family
moved to Beaumont, Texas near the end of WW2 and then to Overton, Texas. Bill
skipped the fourth grade in Beaumont and graduated from Overton High School in
1953. Bill turned down an academic scholarship to Texas A&M (had
to be in the TAMU corps of cadets - he didn’t want to serve in the Army) and
an offer from his local congressman to be appointed to West Point (he didn’t
want to serve in the Army) electing instead to attended Abilene Christian
University for school year 1953/1954 while waiting a promised Congressional
appointment to the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland. He received two
appointments to the Naval Academy in 1954, one from Oklahoma and another from
Tyler, TX congressman Brady Gentry. This caused some confusion in the Navy
Department and they contacted Bill wanting to know where he was a resident. Of
course, Bill informed the Navy that he was a Texan and coincidently changed his
name to Will, which was his preference, and was known as Will throughout his
naval career. Bill received his Bachelor Degree and commission as an Ensign
in the Navy from President Eisenhower on June 4, 1958. He returned to Texas and
married Sue Payne of New London, Texas, on June 15, 1958. They had three
children, Robin in 1959, Rebecca in 1961 and Jason in 1963. His family moved
wherever the Navy sent them spending most of his naval career serving in the
Pacific including about ten years in Pearl Harbor, both ashore and afloat. He
was the Commanding Officer of Naval Facility Coos Head in Oregon for two years
and was Commanding Officer of USS Virgo for a short tour near the end of the
Vietnam war. His last duty station was in Pearl Harbor on the Pacific Fleet
staff during which he used his in-service GI Bill credits to attend Chaminade
University of Honolulu at night to obtain a degree in accounting. Bill retired from the Navy in 1978 after twenty years of
active duty and returned to Texas. Sue died in January 1995. He took
a job in Longview, TX for two tax seasons and then accepted an offer of a new
position with a firm in Tyler. He was licensed by the US Treasury Department to
practice tax before the IRS. He purchased the firm in 1982 and grew the firm
until he received an offer to become CFO for the expanding Posados Café
restaurant chain at their headquarters in Tyler. He accepted the offer and sold
his tax practice. He remained the CFO for Posados until 2004. He continued to
work as a tax consultant for a few choice clients until he was 79 years old. He is survived by his two daughters, Robin Parks, of Tyler and
Rebecca Camfield of Tallahassee, Florida. He is also survived by his
grandchildren, Jennifer Parks of Tyler and Daniel Camfield who is married to
Stefanie Camfield, an Assistant General Counsel for Florida state government in
Tallahassee, and one great grandson, Tobias Magnus Camfield (Toby). Also still surviving is his baby
sister, Jane Parks Eller, who was still telling him how to run his life.
John Clifton Vick (5th Co) (1/3/19) Update 1/2/20 John’s
funeral will be at Arlington Tuesday January 21 @1 pm, followed by reception at
the Army Navy Country Club. Update 1/5/19 Capt. John Clifton Vick, United States Navy (Retired), 83,
of Hampstead, NC died Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 10am, Saturday, January 12,
2019, at Hampstead United Methodist Church. 1/3/19 From Gordo John died after a lengthy battle with mesophelioma. I will get
back when I have more news.
Percy Morris Beard, Jr. (9th Co) (12/30/18) Captain Percy M. (Pat) Beard, Jr. USN (Ret) passed away peacefully on December 23, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia . He was 82 years old. Pat was born in Opelika, Alabama on March 31st, 1936, the son of Percy and Sara Beard. He graduated from Gainesville High School, Gainesville, FL in June 1954 and entered the Naval Academy that same month. While at the Academy he participated on the track team and graduated with distinction in 1958 as a member of The 9th Company. Pat was selected for post graduate education under The Burke Program and received a PhD in nuclear physics from Duke University in 1964. He then entered the Navy’s nuclear power program and served on five nuclear submarines and was the commanding officer of The Gold Crew of The Frances Scott Key (SSBN-658). His final assignment was Commanding Officer of The Simon Lake (AS-31) before retirement in October 1981. The Simon Lake was the first submarine tender to serve at the newly established Kings Bay, Georgia Naval Base in 1979. His awards include The Legion of Merit. Following retirement Pat joined The Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) in Atlanta, Georgia serving as a vice president before leaving in 1990 to become a senior vice president and Chief Nuclear Officer at Florida Power Corporation in St. Petersburg, Florida. He retired from Florida Power in 1997 and started a consulting business in nuclear power operations. During his civilian career, he served on The Accrediting Board of The National Academy of Training and various executive oversight boards of nuclear power plants. He was a member of The National Academy of Science Committee that published a report of The Fukushima Japan nuclear accident in 2014. He also served as Chairman of The University of Florida Nuclear Engineering Science Advisory Board, graduated from The Harvard Business School and was a member of Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Society. Pat married his wife, Barbara, in Monroeville, Alabama in 1959
and enjoyed a happy life together for 59 years. In addition to Barbara he is
survived by their two daughters, Carolyn Moore of Simpsonville, SC and Leslie
Dyke of Atlanta, GA and two granddaughters, Haley Harrell and Hunter Harrell. Edwin McLean Baldwin (18th Co ) (12/4/18) Update 1/3/18 Edwin “Mac” Baldwin died peacefully in his sleep at
Wilsonville, Oregon on December 3, 2018. He was 82 years old.
Mac grew up in Wisconsin as the son of physician parents who were both leaders
in the Wisconsin and Florida medical communities. He graduated from
the US Naval Academy in June of 1958 as a member of the 18th Company.
After graduation, he qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer in his initial sea
tour, attained a MS degree in Operations Analysis at the U. S. Naval
Postgraduate School, trained in the nuclear propulsion surface ship program and
served on USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN-65) from 1964-67. Subsequently, he became
commissioning Executive Officer of USS CALIFORNIA (DLGN-36) from 1970-75. He
went on to command USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) from 1976-77, and later
served as Commanding Officer, USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) from 1978-81. He was a
recognized legendary name in nuclear propulsion for surface ships, based on his
leadership and training expertise for thousands of nuclear propulsion operators.
He also trained hundreds of senior officers who went on to ship, squadron, and
group command. He served in several staff positions at the Pentagon prior
to his retirement from the Navy in 1985. After his retirement, he worked at the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station as a senior nuclear organizational consultant. He then
moved to Woodland Hills, Utah where he served as a member of the City Council
and a Captain in the Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Dr. Joan Helen
Kordecki Baldwin; children, Susan Baldwin Myers, Esq., Major General David
Baldwin, and Jennifer Baldwin, and four grandchildren. Memorial services were (will be) conducted on 19 January 2019
at Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Wilsonville, Oregon.
Military Honors will be provided by the Oregon National Guard. In lieu of
flowers, Mac requested donations to the Save A Warrior Foundation at
saveawarrior.org.
Peter Sarsfield Corr Jr. (14th Co) (12/1/18) PETER
S. CORR JR., CAPTAIN U.S. NAVY (RET.) 82, of Scituate, passed away peacefully at
home in North Scituate with his wife of 40 years, Joyce Corr, by his side on
Saturday, November 24, 2018. Born in Providence, he was the only child of the
late Peter S. Corr, Sr. and Margaret (Fogarty) Corr. Following his graduation
from La Salle Academy, Peter attended Brown University before entering the U. S.
Naval Academy from which he graduated in 1958. He had a brilliant Naval career during which he received several advanced degrees, including an MBA from Harvard University. He was deep selected three times in his career as Lt. Commander, Commander, and Captain. He was commander of two ships, the King Fisher and the Barney. He was commander of the ASW Training Center in San Diego, CA. He was also aide to several admirals at the Pentagon. Peter returned to his home state in Rhode Island where he served as commanding officer at NETC Newport, RI and he was a professor at the War College. After his retirement from the Navy in 1988, Peter embarked on a second career as an Executive Purchasing Agent for the State of RI. He also served in numerous volunteer positions. He
is survived by his wife, Joyce Corr, six children: Elizabeth Civinskas,
Chelmsford, MA, Kathryn Walsh, Dracut, MA, Alisanne, Peter, Kristen and Jennifer
Corr all of Merrimac, NH; three step children: Debra Williams, Truesdale, MO,
Tina Galvin, Charleston, SC, Keith Kaufman, Cardington, OH: and five
grandchildren. A funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will
be Friday, November 30th, at 11:00 A.M. in the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home,
571 West Greenville Rd., Scituate. Burial
with full military honors will be in the RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. Calling
hours Thursday 5:00-8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be
made to The Gary Sinise Foundation, P.O. Box 368, Woodland, CA 91365 or
garysinisefoundation.org. For condolences see winfieldandsons.com.
Ronald James Charrier (4th Co) (12/1/18) Update 12/3/18 Note from Fred: The format received for Ron's obituary is not compatible with this page; therefore, I have put it on a separate page Go to Ron Charrier Obituary Page
Charles Medlock Jr. (7th Co) (11/21/18) Lt.
Col Charles "Chuck" Medlock, Jr. (APRIL 1, 1935 ~ NOVEMBER 18,
2018) Funeral services for Lt. Col. Charles “Chuck” Medlock,
Jr., age 83 of Clarkesville will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 24, 2018
at Hillside Memorial Chapel. Rev. Tommy Stowe will officiate with
interment to follow the service in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery with
military honors by the United States Air Force. Lt. Col. Medlock passed away on November 18, 2018. Born in Habersham County on April 1, 1935, Lt. Col. Medlock
was the son of the late Charles Henry “Toddy” and Dorothy “Dot” Spivey
Medlock. Lt. Col. Medlock graduated and commissioned from the US Naval
Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and earned a Masters Degree from the University
of Missouri. While serving in the Air Force Lt. Col. Medlock earned the
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon
with four oak leaf clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze
service star, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Air
Force Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
palm, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Distinguished FlyingCross with
four oak leaf clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster,
and the Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters. Following his honorable discharge
with over 20 years of patriotic service, Lt. Col. Medlock retired from
Lockheed-Martin. He was a member of Clarkesville Masonic Lodge #325
F&AM and a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Juanita Foster Medlock of
Clarkesville, daughter and son in law Myra Ann and Adam Edwards of
Fredericksburg, Virginia, son Jon Gregory Medlock of Clarkesville, son and
daughter in law Charles Foster and Martha Medlock of Austin, Texas, five
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday,
November 23, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Those wishing may send condolences online at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com. Hillside Memorial Chapel and Gardens https://www.hillsidememorialchapel.com/notices/LtColCharlesChuck-MedlockJr
William Thomas Sinnott (21st Co) Col. William Thomas (Tom) Sinnott III, USMC, Ret., died on
Veterans Day, November 11, 2018, of complications from vascular dementia in
Annapolis, MD. He was 83. Born April 23, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the
late Elizabeth Carroll Sinnott and William Thomas Sinnott, Jr. After
graduating from St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland in 1953, Tom attended
Columbia Prep School in Washington D.C., where he enlisted in the United States
Marine Corps Reserve and worked on aircraft at Anacostia Naval Air Station in
MD. Tom received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1954. Upon
graduation from the Naval Academy in 1958, he was commissioned as a Second
Lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and was assigned to Basic School Training in
Quantico, VA. From there, he attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, FL,
and was appointed a Naval Aviator in September 1960. He was promoted to
the rank of Colonel in 1981. He served in Wing Equipment Repair Squadron
36, HMM 363, Marine Air Group 36, HMM 362, Marine Air Base Squadron 36, and
Marine Air Base Squadron 24. His duties included training operations,
schooling, and tactical assignments in support of Marine Corps search and
rescue missions and ground troop activities. Tom served three tours in Vietnam (1962, 1966, 1970), and
Japan. From 1971-1974, he was a Company Officer and Battalion Officer at
the US Naval Academy. In April 1980, he helped plan the Iranian Hostage Rescue
Mission (Operation Eagle Claw). Over the span of his career, Tom logged over
4,000 hours of flight time in support of Marine Corps ground troops flying H-34
(Huey) and CH 53 (Sea Stallion) helicopters. He was Squadron Commanding
Officer of CH 53 HMH- 463 in Kaneohe, HI. Tom was an active member of the “Great Class of 1958”
from the Naval Academy. He was a Trustee of the United States Naval
Academy Foundation for 26 years and was designated a Trustee Emeritus. He
was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Parish in Annapolis for 38 years. Memorial contributions may be made to the United States Naval
Academy Foundation’s Athletic Excellence Program through the donate tab at www.usna.com.
Newton Buerger (3rd Co) (10/25/18) Newton "Chip" Buerger, age 83, of Austin, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Predeceasing Chip was his first wife, Lorna. Chip is survived by his second wife of 10 years, Frances Vestal; sister Brenda Agee (Bill); children, Wendy Buerger and Scott Buerger; daughter-in-law, Ali Koemoel; grandchildren Niklaus Buerger, Vivian Ksenia, and Jude Harrison Buerger; nephew, Brad Agee (Erin); great nieces, Hannah, Emily, Abby and Sheridan; Niece, Blythe Donnolo,(Mark) great nieces, Isabell and Olivia. Chip was born in Boston, MA and raised in Kingston, ON, Annapolis MD and Carmel, CA. He earned a B.S. in Engineering from the US Naval Academy and a MBA from George Washington University. After serving two tours in Vietnam as a Navy pilot aboard an aircraft carrier, Chip headed an intelligence team in Washington, DC and briefed the Secretary of State and President during the Cuban missile crisis Following 10 years of military service, Chip worked for IBM for fifteen years. On IBM's behalf, Chip marketed large computer systems to California universities and contributed on large-scale product development, education, and planning teams. During and following his IBM career, Chip built custom homes in the Austin and San Francisco bay areas. Chip was a member of Riverbend Church in Austin and was confirmed at The Episcopal Church and School of the Holy Spirit in Dripping Springs TX in 2017. At Holy Spirit he served on the Building committee for the school and attended the Men's Bible Class. With Riverbend, he served on several committees and made four missions trips including installing a water purification system at a church and school in San Salvador. He enjoyed travel, cooking, wine tasting and being with friends and family. His creativity was expressed in his home building and art collection. In honor of Chip, memorial donations may be made to: Episcopal Church and School of the Holy Spirit (Educational Fund) 301 Hays Country Acres Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620 Riverbend Church (Scholarship Fund for San Salvador) 4214 N Capital of Texas HWY 1 Austin TX 78746 Today's Events Celebration of Life Oct 20. 2:00 PM Holy Spirit Episcopal Church 301 Hays Country Acres Dripping Springs, TX, US, 78620.
Albert Phillip Simpson (19th Co) (10/418) Albert Phillip (Phil) Simpson, 83 Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Phil Simpson, passed away in his sleep early on September 23rd at Mesilla Valley Hospice, succumbing to Parkinson's disease after battling it for five and a half years. Phil was born in Albany, GA on March 17, 1935 to Albert Carroll and Maddie Lucille Phillips Simpson, and graduated from Thomasville High School in 1953. He leaves behind Patty Hollister Simpson, his wife of twenty-seven years; his son Philip Bannister Simpson and daughter-in-law Penny Thomas Simpson and their children Mark Bannister Simpson and Shannon Carole Simpson; his daughter Amy Simpson and son-in-law Glenn Landers and their daughter Annabel Simpson; and his brother Carl Tucker, formerly of Thomasville, GA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carole Simpson, and is survived by the mother of his children, Beth Bannister, and by Patty's children, Ken and Tracy Hollister. He was a talented engineer and teacher, earning a B.S. in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, followed by Master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, and in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Environmental Pollution issues, from UCLA. He taught astronomy, mathematics and physics for Valley College in San Bernardino, CA, Chapman University in Orange, CA, NM State University in Alamogordo, and Eastern New Mexico University in Ruidoso. He served 21 years as an Air Force officer, operating a radar station within sight of North Korea for a year before becoming a guidance and navigation system analyst. After retiring from the Air Force, he became the first director of the Clyde W. Tombaugh Space Instruction Center in Alamogordo, NM, where he wrote and presented the first planetarium programs shown there. He then embarked on a second career at Northrop Grumman, where he was able to combine his astronomy and navigation system expertise to help design the astro-inertial guidance system for the B-2 bomber, and the telescopes for the Space-Based infra-red System (SBIRS), earning four patents along the way. Phil was widely known for his lifelong fascination with astronomy, beginning at age eight when his father showed him the star Betelgeuse. After his second retirement, he and Patty bought property on a
mountaintop outside Cloudcroft, NM with its own observatory, where he enjoyed
viewing and photographing the stars from an altitude of 9,000 ft. There he
realized his long-held dream of writing a book about the stars, Guidebook to the
Constellations, published by Springer in Jan. 2012. Based on a series of
"Constellation of the Month" talks for several astronomy clubs, his
book includes myths explaining the constellations we know today, and charts for
finding the constellations, and over 240 of his own images of galaxies and
nebulae showing how they appear in both photographs and in small to medium sized
amateur telescopes. Phil was very much a family man, a man of high integrity,
and an avid reader, who professed one of his hobbies to be "thinking."
He loved children, animals, and classical music. His sense of humor was highly
appreciated by children and adults alike, and since he was a quiet man, when he
spoke, people listened. His friends and family appreciated him for his warmth,
his humor, and his steadfast loyalty. A celebration of life gathering will be
held from 2 to 4 pm on October 21st, 2018 in the The Good Samaritan Society in
Las Cruces (Building E, east parlor). The family requests that in lieu of
flowers, friends and family donate to the International Dark-Sky Association,
the Southwest Parkinson Society, or to Mesilla Valley Hospice. Daniel Harry Demand (17th Co) (10/1/18) Update 1/7119 From Gordo I received the following from Dan's daughter, Paula: I wanted to let you know that my dad's funeral will be held at
1:00 on Monday, Feb. 11, 2018. It starts at 1:00 but guests should arrive
at 12:30. It will be held at the Old Post Chapel at Arlington Cemetery.
There is parking at the chapel. There will be a short service followed by the
burial. It was wonderful to have his classmates at the visitation. I
am not sure any can come to the actual funeral but they are certainly welcome.
From Gordo: I was informed Dan died on 21 September. I have no further news regarding cause of death. Viewing and burial info is as follows: Saturday, Oct. 6 2:00-4:00 Demaine Funeral Home- 5308 Backlick Road Springfield, VA 22151 Visitation followed by a reception at the Treger's- 4232 Willow Woods Drive Annandale, VA 22003
Richard Leo Farnan (20th Co) (9/6/18) Update 11/11/19 From Pete Russell: 410 212 4359 Dick
Farnan's funeral will be at Arlington National Cemetary
Lieutenant
Colonel Richard Leo Farnan, USAF (ret) died on 1 September 2018 in Warner
Robins, GA. He
was 84. “Dick”
was born on 1 August 1934 in Rochester, NY, the son of Thomas Kernan Farnan and
Nancy Jean Harris Farnan. He
graduated from Manlius
Military Academy in DeWitt, NY in 1953 where he played baseball and football and
was awarded the school’s Athletic Merit and Good Conduct Medals.
He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy with the
class of 1958, where he was an accomplished high jumper in track and field,
played baseball, and earned the coveted Navy “N” with the varsity gymnastics
squad. Upon
graduation with the 20th Company, he was commissioned in the Air
Force. His
career included serving in the Strategic Air Command as an Electronics Warfare
Officer on B-52 strategic bombers and RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft.
From 1967 to 1969 he was a member of the elite airborne reconnaissance
Rivet Ball Team One operating out of Eielson AFB, Alaska, and Shemya Island in
the Aleutians to monitor and record the terminal launch phase of all Soviet
ICBMs targeted into the Kamchatka Peninsula and Pacific Ocean.
In 1970 he served in tactical reconnaissance with the 7th Air
Force at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam.
Dick was also an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College at
Maxwell AFB, AL and an Assistant Base Commander at Wurtsmith AFB, MI. He
earned an MS degree in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University. After
his retirement from the Air Force in 1986, Dick was Director of Operations at
Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins GA for several years and retired
as its Institutional Effectiveness Director in 2008, at which time a conference
room was dedicated and named for him. He
was an avid golfer and member of the Pine Oaks Golf Club at Warner Robins AFB,
enjoyed playing euchre and visiting with family. He
was a beloved husband and most wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and
great-grandfather. Dick
is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty; his sister Jean and brother Jack;
children with his first wife Marguerite – Theresa, John, Nancy, and Jennifer;
stepchildren Pamela, Michelle, Michael, Annette and Lynette; twelve
grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Memorial
services were held on 5 September 2018 in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home
and Crematory, Warner Robins GA.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. 9/6/18 Richard "Dick" Farnan, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Dick was born on August 1, 1934 in Rochester, New York. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1958, and entered the U.S. Air Force. His long and distinguished Air Force career included serving in the Strategic Air Command as an Electronics Warfare Officer on B-52s and RC-135s and a tour of duty in Vietnam. Dick was also an instructor at the Air Command and Staff College and an assistant base commander. He obtained his Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling at Troy State University. After his Air Force retirement in 1986, Dick worked in Administration at Middle Georgia Technical College for several years. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed euchre and visiting with family. He was a beloved husband and most wonderful father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is predeceased by his mother, Nancy Jean Harris Farnan and father, Thomas Kernan Farnan; stepson, Leslie Sutliff; grandson, David Gadwa; brother, Robert L. Farnan; sister, Judith F. Farnan and niece, Kacy Jean Piekunka. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Betty Jean Farnan; sister, Jean Piekunka (Ronald) and brother, Jack Farnan (Nancy); children and grandchildren with his first wife, Marguerite B. Farnan; daughter, Theresa Bosworth (Richard); grandchildren, Jacqueline (Brendan) and Gregory (Olivia) and great grandsons, James and Charles; son, John Farnan (Laura) and granddaughter, Stephanie; daughter, Nancy Lockard (Jeffrey); grandson, Joseph and daughter, Jennifer Farnan. His children and grandchildren with Betty Jean Farnan are as follows: daughter, Pam Gadwa; grandchildren, Rick, Renee, Calvin and great grandchildren, Grant, Emersyn and Kinsley; granddaughter, Jessica (Jason) and great grandchildren, Alexis and Joslyn; daughter, Michelle Tortorici; son, Michael Sutliff (Barbie); daughter, Annette Loudin; grandchildren, Cassi (Joey) and Madison and great grandchildren, Bianca and Ellis; daughter, Lynette Hill, grandchildren, Camdon (Rachel) and Chase and great grandchildren, Dexter and Dilyn. Visitation will be Wednesday, September
5, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with funeral services following
immediately after in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Burial will be at
Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. McCullough Funeral Home and
Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Farnan's arrangements. Arthur James Bennett (22nd Co) (8/29/18) Arthur James Bennett, 83, of University Park, FL died on August 24th. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by Pat, his loving wife of 58 years, and by his sons Christopher and Robert, daughters-in-law Julie and Diane, grandsons Michael and Stephen, and brother William. Mr. Bennett is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, and the Columbia University and University of Michigan executive business programs. He was a Vice President with Consolidated Edison of New York, and served in many capacities during his long career. Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. To send condolences please visit www.toalebrothers.com. Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, Colonial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements
Paula Luders, (Wife of Ernie Luders (3rd Co)) (8/26/18) Update 10/3/18 Paula Marie Anderson Luders passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 20, 2018, five days before her 82nd birthday. She was born in Chicago on August 25, 1936 to Donald Richard Anderson and Clare Emily Frances Roider Anderson. Paula was the middle child of three sisters, between her older sister Nancy and her younger sister Susan. When she was five years old, the family moved to Seattle, where she grew up. Her father passed away when she was just 16. Because her mother had to go to work to support the family, she took over the care of her younger sister Susan. She graduated from Highline High School in Burien in 1955. That same year she met her future husband- a Navy midshipman named Ernest Luders- at the Seafair Torchlight Parade, an annual Seattle tradition. In 1957, she took a job as a receptionist at the State Department in Washington D.C. to be near him. They wed on June 21, 1958, soon after his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. She immediately took on the responsibilities of a Navy wife, moving every three years when he received new orders and enduring many months without her husband while he was deployed. Over the next seven years, she gave birth to four sons: Mark, Matthew, John, and Joseph. In the 1970s, with her sons becoming more independent, she embarked on a new career as a real estate agent. With her warm smile and engaging personality, she won the trust of her clients and quickly became a successful businesswoman. In the greater Seattle area, Paula was a top seller at Century 21 and later with Windermere Real Estate. She became a grandmother for the first time in 1989 with the birth of her son John's first child, Alyssa, and again in 1992 with the birth of his second child, John Michael. These would be followed by Joseph's daughters Ivy and Rose in 2006 and 2011. She became a great-grandmother in 2010 with the birth of Alyssa's daughter Raina and again in 2016 with her second daughter Francesca. Paula was kind, thoughtful, generous, protective, and emotionally expressive. She gave freely to dozens of charities, was fiercely protective of her children, and had an exuberance for life. She cherished those she loved and any object that reminded her of them or time spent with them. She was an inveterate collector-of rocks, seashells, pinecones, dolls, frogs, duck decoys, and teddy bears, to name a few. Paula is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ernest C. Luders (Cmdr., United States Navy ret.); sons Mark, Matthew, John, and Joseph Luders; daughters-in-law Lori Luders, Michiko Luders, and Johanna Warshaw; granddaughters Alyssa Ross, Ivy Luders, and Rose Luders; great-granddaughters Raina Ross and Francesca Ross; sisters Nancy Wires and Susan Gill; brother-in-law Jack Wires, and nieces and nephews Bonny Enoka, Sandra Wires, Carolyn Ruckstuhl, Jennifer Hauswurz, Lance Wires, Brendan Wires, Mary Janda, Richard Gill, and Megan De Lay. A memorial service for Paula was held at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle on August 26, 2018. She was laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery in Seattle, overlooking Lake Washington. If you would like to make a donation in her name to one of her many charities, three of her favorites were The Nature Conservancy, Native American Children's Fund, and Catholic Relief Services. Published in The Seattle Times on Sept. 30, 2018
From Gordo 8/26/18 Dear Classmates, I regret to inform you that Ernie's wife died suddenly today
(24 Aug) from a rapidly growing infection. Her funeral will be this coming Sunday, 26 August at noon in
Seattle at the Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 1111 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle
98133. 206-362-5200.Ernie may be reached at 425-466-3993. I hope some classmate can make it. Gordo
Michael David Lyons (2nd Co) (8/24/18) Michael David Lyons, 84, of Reston, Va., passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Virginia Hospital Center. He is survived by his wife Doris Lyons; his son, Mykle Lyons and his daughter, Amy L. Couvillion (Daniel J.); and his 3 grandchildren, Eileen N. Lyons, John-Michael Lyons and Tatum M. Lyons. A memorial mass was held at: St. John Neumann
Catholic Church, A reception will take place in the church hall after the… mass. Interment at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Josephs Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325
Annette Cushwa Larson (Wife of Larry Larson (16th Co)) (8/22//18) Annette Cushwa Larson, died Sunday 19 August 2018 of Alzheimer's Disease. She is survived by her husband and daughter, Priscilla of the home: 634 Pinewood Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401-7135 Plans are to have her buried in Arlington.
Robert Rowe (6th Co) From Nils Rueckert Our family is deeply saddened to inform you that Robert ( Bob ) Rowe has passed Sunday morning from a heart attack. We are relieved that his passing was peaceful and painless. We will be respecting Bob’s wishes by not having a funeral. We, and Bob greatly appreciate your friendship throughout the years. William John Meisel (12th Co) Update 8/22/18 Funeral Arrangements December 12, 2018 St John's The Beloved 6420 Linway Ter. McLean, VA 22101 Visitation - 11:15AM Funeral Mass - 12:30AM Arlington Cemetery Arrive Visitor's Center - 2:15PM Funeral - 3 PM Reception TBD From Gordo: (6/28/18) Dear Classmates, Sorry but it has happened again. Another of our super linemen
from the great football team of our days has passed on. Bill died yesterday.
Remember when a lineman could be really good and still look like a normal
human? That was Bill. I will pass along further details when I get them. I just
wanted to get the word out now. Please keep Bill in your thoughts and remember...58 IS GREAT. Gordo
Orville Kiehn (14th Co) (6/8/18) Orville Kiehn (Orv) passed away on June 2, 2018 at home and in the care of Hospice. More info re funeral arrangements will be given at a later date.
Robert Kinnard Caldwell(18thCo) (4/9/18) Commander Robert (Bob) Caldwell, USN (Ret.), of Annapolis, MD, passed away on 29 March 2018. He was 81 years oldA native of Walton, KY, Bob attended Dixie Heights High School
in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, where he was a football standout. He graciously
turned down a “full-ride” football scholarship from Coach Paul ”Bear”
Bryant to the University of Kentucky to attend the United States Naval Academy.
He was in the 18th Company and subsequently served as its Company Commander. Bob
played football all four years and attended the first Annapolis Touchdown Club
Banquet in 1954. Bob was a proud member of the 1958 Cotton Bowl Championship
football team and cherished that time and his teammates his entire life. On
graduation Bob was one of only 19 midshipmen from the Class of 58 to receive a
letter of commendation citing “their officer-like qualities and positive
characters to the development of naval spirit and loyalty within the Brigade.”
Upon graduation, he remained at the Academy as an assistant football coach under
Eddie Erdlatz. He first served on the destroyer INGERSOLL (DD652) as the
Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer and then on the MCKEAN (DD784) as the Gunnery
Officer. In 1961 he transitioned to the Silent Service, completing Submarine
School (New London, CT). He reported to the TRUTTA (SS421) as the Engineering
Officer in Key West, FL where he participated in the naval blockade of Cuba
during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He qualified for command in 1964. Subsequently
he attended Naval Post-Graduate school in Monterey, CA, receiving a Masters of
Science in Management in 1966. Following that tour he served on board the
ARGONAUT (SS475) as the Operations Officer in Norfolk, VA, subsequently
completing the prospective commanding officer’s school in New London, CT. In
1968 he reported to the SEA LEOPARD (SS483) as the Executive Officer. CDR Caldwell’s shore tours included, CINCLANT Joint Staff as
the General War Communications Plans Officer, Executive Officer of the
University of Virginia’s NROTC Unit and then Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval
Communications Unit, London, England. Upon returning stateside, he became the
Head, Tactical Communications Command & Control Development Unit. Bob’s
final tour was Deputy Director of Athletics/Head, Physical Education Department
at the Naval Academy. While there, he was the location representative for the
1984 US Olympic Organizing Committee, World Soccer Venue held at the Navy Marine
Corps Memorial Stadium. Upon retiring from active duty in 1984, he was a Program
Engineer for TRACOR APPLIED SCIENCES and a consultant for the Naval Academy
Athletic Association. Bob was the President of Secure Destruction Systems, Inc.
from 1986 to 1999, a family owned document shredding service in the Washington
Metropolitan area. One way he maintained his connection with the Academy was
sponsoring Midshipmen where he was able to enjoy many outstanding young people,
who in turn kept him young and active. Bob was an active and boisterous member of the USNA Class of
’58, a Naval Academy Foundation Trustee, a member of the Naval Academy
Athletic Association, and a USNA Blue and Gold Officer. He was a proud member of
the Annapolis Touchdown Club and honored to receive the “Jim & Rae Ann
Morgan Distinguished Award” in 2017. He was an active participant in and
greatly enjoyed reunions with the shipmates he served with in each command. Bob
always remembered where he came from, as stated in the “Lucky Bag” of 1958
he would always be a country boy at heart. He was loyal to his friends and
family, and always had a positive view of life, no matter what the
circumstances. He greatly enjoyed his High School reunions. Bob was commissioned
a Kentucky Colonel by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an Admiral of the Great
Fleet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Bob was a dedicated life-long Christian and started serving as
a Deacon in the Florence Christian Church, KY at 16. He provided lay services
for the crew while aboard, and he enjoyed singing at church as an always present
member of the choir. For the last 23 years Bob has been an active member of
Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis, MD. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of
almost 60 years, the former Rebecca Sue Hesselman of Fort Mitchell, KY; sons,
Robert Jr. (Jeanne), David (Kris), and Matthew (Michele); daughter (Susan);
eleven grandchildren (Erin, Aileen, Kellyn, Luke, Caroline, Amanda, Jonathon,
Katheryn, Bobby, Rebecca, and Christina), many wonderful nieces and nephews, and
his brother (Charles). He was predeceased by his parents (James and Thelma), 3
brothers (Ken, Merrill and Bongi Kim), two sisters (Thelma Claire and Adele) and
a granddaughter (Mary). The three loves of his life (after Becky) were family, friends
and the Naval Academy – all of which gave him great joy throughout his life. A Memorial Service will take place on Friday, April
13, 2018 in the United States Naval Academy Main Chapel at 10:00 am. Inurnment
will follow at USNA Columbarium. Reception will be held immediately following at
the Naval Academy Officer’s Club. (Please enter the Naval Academy thru Gate 8
– Anyone over age 16 needs driver's license or valid picture ID for entry onto
Naval Academy Grounds) In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the U. S.
Naval Academy Foundation www.usna.com or the
Heritage Baptist Church www.HeritageBaptistAnnapolis.org “Iron Boats, Steel Men and Diesel Fuel Forever” “58 is
Great”
Ernest Leroy Pyle (10th Co) (2/16/18) Update 3/13/18 Obituary: On
February 14, 2018, ERNEST LEROY PYLE (ERNIE), 82 years old, of Evergreen,
Colorado a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant , a retired
architect, a self-taught artist, and a man of courage and good humor lost his
battle with many health challenges – Parkinson’s disease, a stroke five and
a half years ago, and recently a fall which lead to hip replacement.
Ernie was born in Oakhurst, New Jersey and grew up in Asbury Park.
Ernie then attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Tom’s River, New Jersey
for one year before receiving his appointment to the United States Naval
Academy, graduating in 1958, a member of the 10th Company.
Ernie ran high hurdles and lettered 1st and 2nd Class years. He
was commissioned a Lieutenant in the US Air Force assigned to the 706th Missile
Wing at
F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and left the Air Force 1 October 1962.
Ernie worked as a project engineer for TRW/ Space Technology Labs in
Redondo Beach, California before returning to Colorado for a career change.
He received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of
Colorado in Boulder in May1968. As
an architect, Ernie worked on many large commercial projects in the Denver Metro
area: Denver International Airport, Botanical Gardens, Ellie Caukins Opera
House, to name a few. In addition to
architecture, Ernie was an accomplished artist, a hobby that he enjoyed his
entire life. Ernie
was an outstanding husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Beloved Husband of Sue Ruth Galvan Pyle; loving Father of Meegan Gay,
Monica Lee, and Shannan Lynn; cherished Grandfather of Johannes Virgil, Quincy
Galvan, Alexa Agnes, and Desmond Avery; and missed brother of Joan Pyle Woda. Ernie wished to be cremated, which was done at the Evergreen Memorial Park and he had told his family several places to scatter his remains. His wishes will be honored. Ernie’s Remembrance Memorial Ceremony will be held at a New Orleans Jazz music party at a later date. 2/16/18 From Ernie's Wife, Susan: Ernie passed away peacefully this morning in his sleep. He had a stroke in 2012, and Parkinsons was diagnosed 3 months before his stroke. He was disabled after his stroke. Then, this past Dec. 7th he fell and broke his hip and had hip replacement surgery. He was too weak to rehab after surgery, so the family, including Ernie, decided to bring him home for hospice comfort care. He was home for 8 weeks after he was discharged from the hospital. Ernie had
quit eating the last two weeks of his life, and we believe he was aspirating
near the end. Please pass this email on to the USNA Class of 1958.
Anne Willmarth (Wife of John Willmarth (20th Co)) Anne passed away on 12/17/2012. No further info is available. Note that John passed away in 2002.
Vera Khoury Haugen (Wife of Al Haugen (11thCo)) Vera Khoury Haugen was born November 17, 1936, in Nazareth, Palestine. She earned her degree in elementary education at the University of Michigan and upon graduation in 1958, she moved to San Diego, California, to begin her teaching career. She married Al Haugen in 1961 and they eventually settled in Northfield. Al and Vera engaged in numerous social, civic, and youth sports organizations. Vera taught second grade for many years, and many of her former students have sought her out over the years to recall the positive impact she had on them. Vera loved travel. She enjoyed playing bridge and was quite accomplished. She loyally supported her Twins and Vikings. She loved entertaining large groups at her home. Most of all, she loved her family and cherished all time spent with her children and her grandchildren. Survivors include her three children: Chris (Kathy) of Virginia, Mark of Hawaii, and Leigh (Bob) of Michigan; seven grandchildren; and extended family and her friends. She is survived by her companion of the past decade, Bill Talen of Northfield, Minnesota. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years, Al Haugen. On January 18, 2018, Vera passed away in her sleep due to complications from cancer. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 17, 2018, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Northfield, Minnesota. Interment of her ashes will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Northfield. Visitation will be at her home at 823 Mayflower Ct., Northfield, on Friday February 16, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.northfieldfuneral.com Samuel Allen Parker (11th Co) (2/3/18) Samuel Allen Parker, age 82 of Westerville, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 23, 1935 to the late Theodore and Marion Parker. Sam was a proud veteran of the US Navy, serving as a Lieutenant JG. He was a graduate of the US Naval Academy of Annapolis where he was the goalie for the National Championship winning soccer team. He was retired from AT&T (formerly Ohio Bell) after 31 years of dedicated service. Sam also loved to travel with his wife and children. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Parker; children, Betsy Parker, Beth (Craig) Allen, Brian (Belinda) Parker, and Leigh "Buffie" (Alan) Bringman; as well as 11 grandchildren. Per Sam's request, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and Grace Hospice in memory of Samuel A. Parker. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to
sign our online guestbook and share special memories of Sam. Bruce McCandless II (19th Co) (12/23/17) Update 13 Jan 2018 Obituary Bruce McCandless II ‘58
Captain
Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.) of Conifer, CO, died on December 21.
Bruce was born
on June 8, 1937 in Boston, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
in Long Beach, California. He entered the Naval Academy in 1954 and graduated
with the 19th Company receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1958.
He flew from 1960 to 1964 as a fighter
pilot in the Skyray and
the F-4B Phantom II from USS FORRESTAL and USS ENTERPRISE. He
received
a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in
1965. In April of 1966, he was selected by NASA to join the
astronaut corps. He is remembered in a NASA photograph, flying alongside the
space shuttle in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)—the first astronaut to fly
untethered. He served as Mission
Control communicator for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk on the Apollo
11 mission, and participated in launching the Hubble Space Telescope. He
received
an MBA from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City in 1987.
Awards Bruce received are the Legion of Merit (1988); the Department of
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (1985); the NASA Exceptional Service Medal
(1974); the American Astronautical Society Victor A. Prather Award (1975 &
1985); the National Aeronautic Association Collier Trophy (1985); the
Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum Trophy (1985); the U.S.
Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Award (2011). He
holds a patent for designing a tool tethering system used during shuttle
spacewalks.
Bruce enjoyed computer technology, travel, and the care and feeding of
injured and orphaned owls, hawks, a loon, and a porcupine. Bruce is survived by
his wife, Ellen Shields McCandless; son, Bruce McCandless III and wife Patricia;
daughter, Tracy McCandless; and grandchildren Emma Rose and Carson Clare
McCandless; two sisters, Sue M. Woodridge and Rosemary V. McCandless; brother,
Douglas M. McCandless; stepson Steve Shields and wife Sandra, and children
Joshua, Jack, and Samantha; and stepdaughter Mari and husband Erik Johnson and
children Chase, Cody, and Jessica. He was predeceased by his first wife of
53 years, the late Bernice Doyle McCandless. Bruce will be buried at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland on January 16, 2018, with a funeral service commencing at 10:00 a.m. in the Naval Academy Chapel. Bruce McCandless III and Thomas Gibbons ‘58 Update 28 Dec 2017 - A viewing will be held on 15 January 2018 at the John Taylor
Funeral Home at 147 Duke of Glouster St. in Annapolis from 1400-1600 and
1800-2000. - A Memorial Service will be held at the Naval Academy Main
Chapel on 16 January 2018 at 1000. Burial at the Naval Academy Cemetery will
follow. - A reception will follow the burial at either the Academy
Club or at the Alumni House on King George St. Information concerning this event
will be provided later.
December 22, 2017
Astronaut
Bruce McCandless II Dies at 80 McCandless is perhaps best remembered as the subject of a famous NASA photograph flying alongside the space shuttle in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) – the first astronaut to fly untethered from his spacecraft. His time as an astronaut encompassed much more than that mission, including serving as the mission-control communicator for Neil Armstrong's and Buzz Aldrin's moonwalk on the Apollo 11 mission. "Our
thoughts and prayers go out to Bruce's family," said Robert Lightfoot,
NASA's acting administrator. "He will always be known for his iconic photo
flying the MMU." McCandless,
a retired U. S. Navy captain, was one of the 19 astronauts selected by NASA in
April 1966. He was a member of the astronaut support crew for the Apollo 14
mission and was backup pilot for the first crewed Skylab mission. He flew as a
mission specialist on two space shuttle missions. On STS-41B in 1984, he
performed thefamous
spacewalk and on STS-31 in 1990 he helped deploy
the Hubble Space Telescope. Of
his famous spacewalk, he
wrote in 2015: "My wife [Bernice] was at mission control, and there was
quite a bit of apprehension. I wanted to say something similar to Neil
[Armstrong] when he landed on the moon, so I said, 'It may have been a small
step for Neil, but it’s a heck of a big leap for me.' That loosened the
tension a bit." Born
June 8, 1937, in Boston, McCandless graduated from Woodrow Wilson Senior High
School, Long Beach, California. He received a bachelor of science degree from
the United States Naval Academy in 1958, a master of science degree in
Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1965, and a master’s degree
in Business Administration from the University of Houston at Clear Lake City in
1987. He
was a co-investigator on the M-509 astronaut maneuvering unit experiment flown
in the Skylab Program and collaborated on the development of the MMU. He was
responsible for crew inputs to the development of hardware and procedures for
the Inertial Upper Stage (IUS), the Hubble Space Telescope, the Solar Maximum
Repair Mission, and the Space Station Program. McCandless logged more than 312
hours in space, including four hours of flight time using the MMU. Among
the awards and honors received by McCandless are the Legion of Merit (1988);
Department of Defense Distinguished Service Medal (1985); National Defense
Service Medal; American Expeditionary Service Medal; NASA Exceptional Service
Medal (1974); American Astronautical Society Victor A. Prather Award (1975 &
1985); NASA Space Flight Medal (1984); NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement
Medal (1985); National Aeronautic Association Collier Trophy (1985); Smithsonian
Institution National Air and Space Museum Trophy (1985). He was awarded one
patent for the design of a tool tethering system that was used during shuttle
spacewalks. Captain
McCandless was the son of the late Rear Admiral (USN) and Mrs. Bruce McCandless.
Admiral McCandless received the Congressional Medal of Honor for the naval
battle of Guadalcanal, December 12-13, 1942. He passed away in 1968. His
paternal grandfather, Commodore (later Rear Admiral) Byron McCandless, USN,
received the Navy Cross for World War I, and his maternal grandfather, Captain
Willis Winter Bradley, USN, was the first recipient of the Congressional Medal
of Honor in World War I. Capt.
McCandless is survived by his wife, Ellen Shields McCandless of Conifer,
Colorado; his son, Bruce McCandless III of Austin, Texas, and his wife,
Patricia; his daughter, Tracy McCandless, of Islamorada, Florida, and two
granddaughters, Emma Rose and Carson Clare McCandless of Austin. He is also
survived by a brother, Douglas M. McCandless of Washington, D.C.; and two
sisters, Sue M. Woodridge of Texas, and Rosemary V. McCandless of Dallas, Texas. Find
McCandless’ biography at: https://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/mccandless-b.html Find
photos of McCandless at: https://www.nasa.gov/content/images/bruce-mccandless
Donald Walter Harris (7th Co) DONALD W. HARRIS March 25, 1935 – November 28, 2017 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our father Donald Harris. He was a true gentleman with impeccable taste, sharp wit and a big heart. He is survived by his children Kyle, Ryan and Madigan, his daughter-in-law Anne, son-in-law Greg and five Grandchildren- Dylan, Abigail, Augustus, James, and Mia, and Mia’s mother Yurika Harris. Born in Chicago on March 25, 1935, Don was raised by Margaret Ryan, a single mother living with severe scoliosis. He referred to his mother as the “sweetest woman I ever knew.” From humble beginnings as “the only Irish kid in an Italian neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago,” Don got tough to survive. Reflecting on growing up below the poverty line he once said, “I didn’t know we were poor because no one told me that we were poor.” As a teen he worked on construction sites with his two brothers Tom and Rich, for their father, Raney Harris. After being thrown out of three schools, Don finally found his passion playing football. During his senior year at Austin High School, Don played Center and was co-captain of the football team. Austin won the Chicago All-City High School Football Championship, beating out 30 other high schools. He credits the team’s sensational running back, Abe Woodson, one of the nation’s top football recruits, with attracting the college scouts that ultimately noticed Don’s on-field performance which led to him being recruited to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy – a life changing event. While playing football for the U.S. Naval Academy, Don studied engineering and learned the importance of character, honor and making your bed first thing in the morning. The bonds he forged with his classmates ran deeper than mere friendship and endured to the day of his passing. He would say that the military opened the World to him both geographically and psychologically. In 1958, Navy ended the season 6-3 with a big win in the post season against Rice at the Cotton Bowl Classic with a score of Navy 20 Rice 7. After graduating in 1958 with a B.S. in Engineering, he took his commission in the United States Air Force where he became a Navigator/Bombardier in the B-47 Stratojet. Stationed at March Air Force Base in Riverside California, Don fell in love with California and would call it home for the rest of his life. After leaving the military, Don went on to earn an MBA at UCLA. It was there that he met his wife Denise Nee and began his family. Don would later become a confirmed bachelor while remaining a loving hands-on father. After making a name for himself as a management consultant for Peat Marwick he formed Mental Health Management, Inc. Through his companies, Don owned and operated a skilled nursing care facility serving the mentally ill. Canyon Manor has 89-beds and is located in Novato, CA. Don attributed the long-running success of Canyon Manor to his mentor Ben Lane, his Administrator Richard Evatz, who is now in his 41st year, and the loyal staff who treat patients like family. Don’s legacy continues through his hildren who are committed to continuing the important work of Canyon Manor well into the future. Don also co-founded X2Y Attenuators, LLC in 1996 with his dear friend and fellow USNA football player Tony Anthony. Don never owned any stocks and didn’t have a 401K or IRA. When asked by a Certified Financial Planner if he had a “retirement plan,” Don replied, “you’re looking at him.” Throughout his adult life, Don studied religion, philosophy, psychology, and the language of dreams. He was fond of C.G. Jung and James Kirsch in that regard. Don’s library was “storied” as he seemed to have a book to cover every topic. He claimed, on occasion, that he had read every book he owned. Perhaps this is how he became the wordsmith we all knew him to be. He was also a talented sketch artist and clay sculptor. When asked why he didn’t own a Rolex watch he replied, “I wear my adornments on my soul.” In his personal life, Don was incredibly generous with his time and resources. As a father, he redefined what being supportive means. Always encouraging us to follow our dreams and passions, helping however he could to get us there. To others, he was known for his sage advice and offers of help in some form or fashion. He was a loving Godfather to Will McGregor and he was Papa Don to many, many more than just his own kids. Don always invited our childhood friends to come on ski trips to Lake Tahoe and even went so far as to rent a big van to hold everyone. Don welcomed countless visitors from all over the world and not only put them up, but often toured them around Los Angeles as well. Anyone that ever rode in Don’s car knows that it could be a hair-raising experience. Don showed few signs of slowing down in his old age. Well into his late seventies and early eighties Don could be found zip lining through the rain forest in Costa Rica, fishing off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, sliding down waterslides at the Disney hotel in Oahu, dressing up as a knight at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, or riding roller coasters at Disneyland and the Santa Monica Pier with his six-year-old granddaughter. The twinkle in Don’s eyes, his keen sense of style, his razor-sharp wit, and his love of spending time over a good meal with friends and family (providing you let him pick up the tab) stayed with him until the end. It was reported that Don used to whisper into the ears of his friends that were on the verge of passing on, “You’re about to embark on an incredible adventure.” The time for Don to embark on his own incredible adventure came on November 28, 2017. He died in his sleep with family by his side after a sudden and catastrophic health issue. As a celebration of Don's amazing life, his family is opening “The Harris Hilton” once again to host classmates, friends, and family members to honor Don’s life and pay our final respects. The event will be catered by Il Forno, Don’s favorite restaurant for over 30 years. His urn will be at the event. When:
January 20th, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. In February 2018, in a private ceremony, Don’s urn will be interred at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park & Mortuary, a stonesthrow from Marilyn Monroe’s final resting place. Anyone interested in visiting can get the precise location by mentioning Don’s name at the park Office. We have also set up a photo sharing wall for you to upload your favorite shots of yourself with Don Harris – a virtual remembrance wall. Our hope is that we will discover new photos of Don with his extended family and friends that we did not know about. https://dropevent.com/gallery/DonaldHarrisMemorialPhotoAlbum Warm Regards, Kyle, Ryan and and Madigan
Charles Wilson Larzelere III (20th Co) (12/7/17) Charles Wilson Larzelere III (Capt. USN, Ret.), 83 passed away peacefully at home with his wife Marie at his side December 1, 2017. Chuck was born April 1, 1934 in New London, CT to Charles W. Larzelere, Jr (USCG, Ret.) and Marjorie Robb Larzelere. Chuck and Marie were childhood sweethearts married for 59 years. Chuck graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958 and went off to Pensacola, FL for flight training, flying both Fixed Wing and Jet Aircraft. Chuck and Marie would eventually move a total of 17 times throughout his career. Chuck attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI and received his Master’s Degree in Political Science from George Washington University in Washington, DC. He was a highly decorated Naval officer receiving the Legion of Merit Award and many other commendations during his 30 year Naval career. The proudest achievement of his Naval Aviation career as Commanding Officer of VRF-31, Norfolk, VA was flying the last operational seaplane (P-5 Marlin) to the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fl where it all began. Chuck leaves behind his wife Marie, two daughters Marjorie Lynn Cromwell and Christina Marie Heath, his brother Alexander Robb Larzelere (Capt. USCG, Ret.) and wife Rita. Also, sons in law J. Mark Cromwell and Frederick T. Heath, Jr., four grandchildren Frederick Theodore Heath III (Debra), Devon Christopher Heath (Bethany), Joshua Charles Cromwell (Nicole), and Chelsea Marie Cromwell; three great-children Milan McClary Heath, Piper McHugh Heath, and Joshua Holden Cromwell. Chuck was preceded in death by his two sons Charles Wilson Larzelere IV and Christopher John Larzelere. Chuck also leaves behind many loving family members and friends. Funeral Services with full military honors will be held on December 8, 2017 at 11:00am at H.D. Oliver Apts, Laskin Road Chapel, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) “Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds - and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of.” High Flight, John Gillespie Magee, Jr Merrita Luna Jackson (Wife of Ed Jackson 5th Co) (12/4/17) Merrita Luna Jackson, 79, of Grant, died
Wednesday, November 8th, 2017 in Huntsville. Mrs. Jackson was a hairdresser in
Huntsville for many years and a long member of Honeycomb Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Edward Jackson; daughter, Rhonda Gentle (Mark Doyle);
son, Mark Parsons; stepdaughters, Sheryl Cosgrove (Don), Lee Ann Daniel (Joseph)
and Terry Ivey (Paul); brother, Clarence Luna (Evelyn); numerous grandchildren,
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 1:00 to 2:00
p.m. Saturday, November 11th, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The
funeral service followed at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Patrick Hammett and
Brother Billy Short officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Julius Phelps Guinn (3rd Co) (11/1817) Update 11/29/17 Longtime Henry County Circuit Court Judge, Julian Phelps Guinn, age 84 of Paris, TN, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, TN. Julian graduated from Henry High School and began work for the railroad. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy [entered USNA] in 1954. He graduated in 1958 with a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. Following his service as a naval officer, he entered the University of Tennessee in 1962 and graduated from law school with his juris doctor degree in 1965. Right after his graduation from law school, he entered into law practice in Paris with Aaron C. Brown Jr. and Aaron C. Brown Sr. and then worked a 13-year partnership with W. Brown Hawley II. In 1984, he began his Circuit Court Judgeship for the 24th Judicial District and retired from his seat in 2006. Julian was born August 9, 1933, in Detroit, MI, to the late James Isham Guinn and the late Hallie Mae Phelps Guinn. He was married December 30, 1959, to Cynthia Ann Dodd Guinn, who preceded him in death on October 20, 2017. He is survived by one daughter, Tracy Guinn of Anchorage, AK; three sons, Matt (Chardonnay) Guinn of Springville, TN, Mark (Katie) Guinn of Ruston, LA, and James Allen Dodd Guinn of Martin, TN; one sister, Sandra Clay of Los Angeles, CA; and three grandchildren, Jacob Thomas Guinn of Atlanta, GA, Darby Halligan Guinn of Atlanta, GA, and Julian Dodd Guinn of Springville, TN. Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN. The body is to be cremated. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 2:00 pm 5:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, with the memorial service to begin at 5:00 pm at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. John's Community Service. Julian and Cynthia's youngest son, James, has been a long time member of the St. John's Community. Julian and Cynthia have organized numerous efforts to support St. John's over the years, and the family wishes to continue that tradition. Donations may be addressed to: St. John's Community Service ATTN: Doug Clark 50 Volunteer Blvd Jackson, TN 38305 Cynthia Ann Guinn (Wife of Jub Guinn (3rd Co) (11/29/17) Cynthia Ann Guinn, age 80, of Paris, TN, died October 20,
2017, at the Paris Healthcare and Rehab Center. Born February 6, 1936, in
Bowling Green, KY, she was the daughter of the late Sarah Smith Dodd and the
late Allen Dodd, Sr. She married Julian Guinn December 20, 1959, who
survives. Cynthia retired from the State of Tennessee, where she worked in the
education field. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Along with her
husband, survivors include a daughter: Tracy Guinn of Anchorage, AK;
three sons: Mark(Katie) Guinn of Ruston, LA; Matt (Chardonnay) Guinn of
Springville, TN; James Allen Dodd Guinn of Martin, TN, a sister:
Rose Ellen Allen of Louisville, KY and a brother: Allen L. Dodd of Bowling
Green, KY. Additional survivors include four grandchildren: Jacob Don Thomas
Guinn of Atlanta, GA, Darby Halligan Guinn of Atlanta, GA and Julian Dodd Guinn
of Springville, TN. Arrangements to be announced at a later date. James L. Buchanan II (24th Co) (11/10/17) JAMES
L. “BUCKY” BUCHANAN II, 74, of Las Vegas, passed away the evening of Nov. 7,
2009. He was born May 28, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and resided and
practiced law in Las Vegas for over 40 years. He
graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy on 4 June 1958 with a Bachelor of Science
Degree. While never a model of classic Naval Academy discipline,
“Bucky” was a favorite among his classmates because of his energy, high
spirit, adventuresome personality, and an unyielding attitude of “don’t
sweat the system too much”. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in
the U.S. Air Force, and was sent to the Nevada Test Site to analyze the
destruction factor on the atomic bomb. Knowing this would never be enough to
raise a family and having friends who were attorneys, he decided to go to law
school, graduating from SMU in 1965. He passed the Nevada Bar in 1965,
worked as a prosecutor for five years and opened his own law firm in 1970
representing many people in all facets of law. He never missed a day at
the courthouse and, although he was always late, he was running on “Bucky”
time. He
served on the UNLV Board of Regents for two terms and was honored with the
dedication of the Buchanan Natatorium at UNLV on June 12, 1981. He was also a
huge fan and longtime supporter of UNLV athletics, contributing annually to
their athletic and scholarship programs. He was the star
in his own reality TV series “Las Vegas Law". He was also an avid
big game hunter and a huge part of the Safari Club. He was production manager
and legal counsel for the TV series "Buckaroo 500" from 1965 to 1972.
He, himself, was the "preacher" in Smokey and the Bandit II and still
receives royalties for its running. He
is survived by his wife, Gianna Orlandi; sister, Ann Glunt of Virginia Beach,
Virginia; daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Griff Reid of Sacramento,
California; daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Joseph Wykes of Marblehead,
Massachusetts; sons, JJ Buchanan at The Coachman's Inn, and Jack Buchanan, Esq.;
granddaughters, Ashley and Genevieve; grandsons, Johnny B. and Jack; and his
dog, Court. Funeral
services were held on 13 November 2009 at the Palm Mortuary-Downtown in Las
Vegas, Nevada.
Larry Edward Kaufman (18th Co) April 13, 1936 - October 25, 2017 Captain Larry E. Kaufman, U.S. Navy (Ret.), age 81, of
Bluffton, SC died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his home.
John
Patrick Ferriter (Non Grad) (10/25/17) From Lou Shane: John
Patrick Ferriter - known as Jack to most- was born April 19, 1937, at Georgetown
University Hospital, the son of Rear Admiral Charles A. Ferriter, and Ann (Flanigan)
Ferriter. From
an early age, Jack was known as a merry prankster, a stalwart athlete, and an
inquisitive intellect. He attended the United States Naval Academy (non-grad)
and obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in psychology from the University
of New Hampshire. It was while a student at UNH that Jack met the love of his
life, Carol (Sweetser), whom he married in 1962, and who remained his steadfast
partner in life until her death in 2003. Jack was famous for feats of prowess,
such as swimming across the Piscataqua River from Seavey Island to Pierce
Island, N.H. and back, diving from numerous high bridges, rowing from Rye, N.H
to Portland in an open boat, and many other wonderful adventures. Jack
was a career professional employee of the Maine Department of Corrections,
working as a staff psychologist for many years, principally at the state youth
facilities in South Portland. His devotion to youthful offenders and to his
coworkers was unwavering. He
will be greatly missed by his surviving family, and well-remembered by all who
knew him. Ave Atque Vale! A
graveside service will be celebrated on Friday Sept. 29, 2017, 10 a.m. at
Evergreen Cemetery, Stevens Avenue, Portland. Services are being handled by Jones,
Rich & Barnes Funeral Home
Harold Lawrence Reeger (8th Co) (9/20/17) Harold L. Reeger, had a fatal heart attack on August 23. No more info at this time. Contact Info for Larry's Wife: Janice Reeger (2jreeger@comcast.net). John Cunningham Miller, Jr. (9th Co) John Cunningham Miller Jr. of
Prescott Valley, 80 passed away at home surrounded by family and love on 25
August 2017. He lived life to its fullest, burdened in his final years
with Alzheimer's Disease. John was born September 27, 1936 in St. Louis Missouri
to John Sr. and Helen Margaret Early Miller. John was the Miller's only
child. The family moved several times in response to John Senior's job
with U.S. Rubber (Uniroyal), settling for an extended period in White Plains,
NY. John played football at White
Plains High School and also at United States Naval
Academy where he also played Lacrosse. He graduated with
the class in 1958 as member of the 9th Company. He earned a Bachelor of Science
degree from the Academy and was subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in
the U.S. Air Force. Following pilot training
at Bartow (Florida), Reese (Texas), and Stead Air Force
Bases. He stayed on at Stead, near Reno, Nevada to instruct in helicopters. That
assignment lasted for four years, and was followed by a short tour with the
first Army before returning to civilian life in 1963. He left the U.S. Air Force
at the rank of Captain. His civilian career began as an
engineer with Westinghouse in Pittsburgh, PA, working there for two years. In
1965 he began a long association with AT&T, moving to Reno, Nevada to work
for Bell Telephone of Nevada. John's career with the Bell System included two
cross country transfers, first to Murray Hill, New Jersey, and then to San
Francisco, California. Over time his responsibilities evolved from engineering
to representing the company with various tax and regulatory agencies where his
intelligence about people, low key nature, and sense of humor were assets. The
organization of regional golf and tennis tournaments for his Bell System
colleagues was an annual highlight. The announcements for these events,
illustrated with whimsical cartoons drawn by John, became collectors items for
his associates. He
retired from AT&T in 1989. John had many passions and hobbies
, among them golf (playing and watching), restoration of vintage automobiles,
water color painting, wood carving, gardening, and his parakeets. He loved music
and his taste ranged from Cal Tjader to Hank Williams. In later years he enjoyed
word search puzzles with his wonderful caregivers.
John's family will always be grateful for the loving
attention he received from the exceptional and devoted people from Home Instead
and Home Care. He is survived by his loving wife
of 37 years, Sally Miller, daughters Laurie and Wendy Miller, sons Casey Adamich
and John Miller III, and grand daughter Hillary Adamich. He will be greatly
missed, but always remembered by those that loved him, especially best friend
Bill Shadduck in Olympia. Off you go into the wild blue
yonder, Climbing high into the sun... Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, or Disabled American Veterans. Margaret (Peggy) Tipton (Wife of JC Tipton (10th Co)) (8/8/17) From Peggy and JC's Son, Chris: My
mother Margaret (Peggy) Tipton, widow of James Charles (JC) Tipton '58, passed
peacefully on Friday morning, August 4th. She was 81. It was truly beautiful as
her music therapist was there singing hymns. My sister Liz and I were both by
her side, as was her aide for the last two years who had become like family for
Peggy. She fought with Parkinson's Disease for the last few years. She did not
suffer and she was able to talk with us by name until the final days. For that
we are grateful. The
burial will be at an undetermined time in the future at USNA where she will be
laid to rest with JC. Peggy donated her body to the local University medical
center (as did JC), so we are unsure of the timing. Warm
regards, CDR
Chris Tipton, USNR-Retired (Class of 1990)
Philip Walter Criswell (4th Co) Lt. Col. Philip W. Criswell, USAF (Ret.) passed away on July 15, 2017 due to complications with pancreatic cancer. He was 83 years old. Born in Lexington, KY to a career Army officer, Phil was the youngest of three children. Phillip graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Washington, D.C. and did postgraduate studies at The Bullis School prior to entering the U.S. Naval Academy with a Presidential Appointment. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1958 as a member of the Fourth Company. Philip married Alice Martin Mott upon graduation and entered the U.S. Air Force. After flight training he had over nine years of operational experience in B-47s at MacDill AFB, FL and Plattsburg AFB, NY to include deployment to Morocco during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After obtaining a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University in 1967, he served in Vietnam in RF-4s at Tan Son Nhut AB during the Tet Offensive and also as a staff officer at HQ 7th Air Force. He flew over 200 combat missions while in Vietnam. His decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters. Following his tour in Vietnam, he was on the staff at HQ 3rd RA at RAF South Ruislip and RAF Mildenhall, England as a logistic plans specialist. Upon returning to the United States, he was operational with B-52 aircraft at Barksdale, LA, and commanded a Field Maintenance Squadron - the largest maintenance squadron in the Air Force at that time. Following assignment with the Office of Inspector General, his final assignment was at HQ USAF (Pentagon) in Washington, D.C. in the Directorate of Logistic Plans. Upon retirement from the Air Force in 1981 he was employed as a defense contractor by the Analytical Science Corporation (TASC) and Titan Corporation as a senior manager. He was a private consultant for various companies before retiring again in 1995. Philip was a
member of the Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Revolution, the
Huguenot Society and a lifetime member of the USNAA. He served as Fourth Company
Representative for many years. Phillip's sister, Barbara (deceased) was the wife
of Herbert M. Neustdadt, former professor of Electrical Engineering at USNA for
over thirty years. The Neustandt's sponsored numerous midshipmen for many years
including their nephew, Philip Jr. (USNA Class 0f 1985). Phillip's brother
Howard (deceased) was a WWII B-17 crew member and a great follower of sports at
USNA. Phillip is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice, two sons, Phillip Jr.
and Andrew, and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on 11
August 2017 at 2:00 pm at Founder's Hall, Falcons Landing, Sterling VA 20165.
Inurnment at Arlington Cemetery will occur in a few months.
William Stamps Howard III (15th Co)(7/14/17) Update 8/5/17 From Beth Howard (Stamps' Daughter-in-law) Hi
Everyone, Wanted
to touch base and let you know that we have finalized plans for my
father-in-law, Stamp’s Interment at Arlington. -
Thursday, August 10 - 8:30a.m. arrival time at Administration Building,
Arlington Cemetery. Everyone
needs to
arrive by then please. - Immediately
following Ceremony - Reception will be held at: Fort
Myer Patton Hall 214
Jackson Avenue Fort Myer,
VA 22211 The
reception is on the Military post just across from Arlington Cemetery. For
those without Military ID’s please bring your driver’s license.
Drivers without Military ID’s will need to go to the Hatfield Gate which may
take a little longer to get on base. Drivers with military ID’s can go
to any gate and sponsor anyone in their vehicle. Once you arrive on
base, please go to address above and park in lot. In the building you will
be directed to the correct room. Any
questions, please either email us back or you can reach my husband Rick on his
cell 410.279.3068 or
myself at 410.456.4886. Thanks!
Beth Elizabeth
Howard
Update 8/2/17 William Stamps Howard will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, August 10th at 9:00 a.m. A reception to follow at Ft. Myer. (7/14/17) William Stamps Howard III died peacefully on 7 July after a
long battle with Lewy Body Dimentia. Stamps was a 26 year veteran who served aboard USS Essex, USS
Topeka, USS Dewey and at the US Embassy in Rome, Italy before transitioning to
the Naval Intelligence Community. As an Intelligence specialist he held a
variety of positions until retirement as the Chief, Military Operations Division
at the Defense Intelligence Agency. After retirement he was employed by BDM
International as a Logistics Director. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children: Stamps Howard
IV, Carolyn McCombs, Rick Howard and Mary Marcoccio; grandchildren: Semus, Will,
Alicia, Scott, Caroline, Allie, Trish, Marypat, Dominick, Eric and Ben. He will
be sorely missed. The family will receive friends from 7 - 9 pm, 28 July 2017 at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. A funeral mass will be held for Stamps in Newport News at 11 am 29 July 2017 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church .and his interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Richard Scruggs Anderson, Jr. (8th Co) (9/14/16) Update 8/2/17 Richard Scruggs Anderson Jr. will be interned with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery on August 7th at 11:00a.m. Updated Obituary (8/2/17) CAPT Richard Scruggs
Anderson Jr. (USN Ret.) passed away, on September 1st, 2016 of
heart failure, at INOVA Lansdowne Hospital in Leesburg, VA. He was born on,
May 27th ,1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife
of 57 years, Barbara Ludwig Anderson, and four remaining children, Pamela
Anderson Schippers (Myron), Deborah Anderson Dickerson (Tod), Richard Scruggs
Anderson, III, and Heather Anderson Cleary (Gregg) and his five grandchildren,
Myron Schippers Jr., Patrick Schippers, Kennedy Dickerson, Griffen Dickerson,
and Meghan Cleary. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Heath Lisle
Anderson. He
graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD as a member of the class
of 1958. Prior to the Naval Academy he attended the
University of Missouri, School of Mines and Metallurgy. He earned a Master’s
of Science Degree in Oceanography, from Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
CA, graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, RI and finally attended
George Mason University School of Law, and was awarded a Juris Doctorate
Degree in 1989. Following graduation from
the U.S. Naval Academy, he served as a Deck Division Officer aboard the USS
Helena (CA75). He then entered the Naval Submarine Service, graduating from
Basic Submarine Officers School in 1960. He qualified as a Submarine Officer
aboard the USS Crevalle (SS291). He then served as the Chief Engineer on the
USS Tigrone (SS419), Operations Officer and Navigator aboard the USS Blenny
(SS324), Executive Officer of the USS Corporal (SS346) and the Weapons Officer
aboard the commissioning crew of the USS George C. Marshall (SSBN654), a fleet
ballistic missile submarine. He returned to the USS Corporal in 1972, as the
Commanding Officer for operations in the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
Following his command at sea he reported for duty as the Chief Staff Officer
at Submarine Squadron Ten, a nuclear powered attack submarine squadron in New
London, CT. As part of his Naval
career he participated in the US Navy Deep Submergence Program involved in the
exploration of the deep ocean. He prepared the initial draft of the Naval
Warfare Publication (NWP) on Deep Ocean Search, Inspection and Recovery. He
was the 37th person to qualify as a Deep Submergence Vehicle
Operator and the 1st Operations Officer for Submarine Development
Group One in San Diego, CA. He participated in the initial sea trials of the
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) and piloted the DSRV’s Turtle and
Sea Cliff, during deep ocean exploration and recovery operations. After almost 20 years of
sea duty, Captain Anderson, reported to the Pentagon, in the Long Range
Planning Staff for the Chief of Naval Operations. Then assigned as a Special
Assistant for Joint Matters on the staff of the Director of the Joint Staff,
Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his active duty he was awarded the Defense
Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and
the Navy Achievement Medal in addition to various unit and campaign medals. Following his retirement from active military duty, he served as a civilian employee of the Department of the Navy, and was awarded the Navy Civilian Meritorious Service Medal, and his organization was awarded two Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations. At the time he finally retired in 2003 he had served the Navy, in active duty and civilian service, for over 40 years. In addition, he volunteered to serve as a judge for the International Submarine Races, biannual races, at the Carderock Division of Naval Service Warfare Center, Potomac, Maryland for over 20 years He moved after retirement
to Purcellville, VA, where he and his son, Richard the III, joined the
American Legion Post 293, and settled into a happy retirement. Throughout his
life he had a fondness for basset hounds and bloodhounds, and with his wife
bred and rescued hounds for over 50 years. Most recently, in a change of pace,
they acquired a pair of Labradoodles, brother and sister, Daisy and Buster,
whose antics and companionship, made the bucolic life in Purcellville, a daily
enjoyment. He welcomed all into his home, and spent many enjoyable days
regaling eager friends and family with his “sea” stories and continuing
his long tradition of mentoring Naval Officers. He was well loved, served his
country and family with honor and quiet dignity, always a gentleman, he will
be missed. Service for Capt. Richard
S. Anderson, Jr. (US Navy Ret.) were held on September 13th, at
11:00a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 140 Nursery, Purcellville, VA 20132. A
reception will followed at Loudoun Golf and Country Club, Purcellville, VA
20132. Donations in his name should be made to the American Heart Association
and the American Cancer Society. Richard Louis Beam (21st Co) (7/14/17) RICHARD L. BEAM, 83, passed away peacefully
Thursday, July 6, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born in Roann in 1934
and graduated from Roann High School. He received an honorable discharge from
the Army, then entered the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. He received his
B.S. from Manchester College in 1958 and M.A. from Ball State University in
1959. He later studied at Washington University in St. Louis from 1960 to 1962.
He taught both physics and mathematics at Tri State College and worked for the
Army Corps. of Engineers afterwards, then taught at the University of St.
Francis. He was employed by Magnavox and retired from ITT as a scientific
computer programmer in 1995. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and
the St. Vincent de Paul Society where he was active with the missions donation.
He was a past member and president of the Foster Park Lions Club. He was also a
dedicated pheresis donor. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Evelyn; sons, Bob
(Bonnie) and Jon (Teri); grandchildren, Tony, Jesse (Jenn), Isaac, and Martina;
and sister, Sandra Bartlett of Greentown, Ind. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Louis and Delta Beam; brothers, Eugene and Edward; and sisters,
Marjorie Gidley and Edna Dyson. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 11,
2017, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave., with
visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10,
2017, at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, with a
Rosary service at 4 p.m. Burial in the Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations are requested for Masses, the Northeast Indiana Cancer Society or
Matthew 25. www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com John Cobb (2nd Co) 7/11/17 John died on 7 March 2017 of esophageal cancer. No further info at this time. Ronald Woodrow Wright (11th Co) (7/7/17) Update 7/14/17 Ron Wright
departed this life, June 24, 2017, in Grass Valley, CA. He was born September
18, 1936, in Coffeyville, Oklahoma, and was later raised in Kansas City, Kansas.
Ron graduated from Turner High School in 1954. He then received an appointment
to the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, and graduated in 1958. Shortly
afterward he married Connie, whom he met at a sailing regatta in Annapolis. Ron
was then commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and received basic training in
Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation he was assigned to the Marine Base in 29
Palms, California, where his first two children were born. His next assignment
was to the Marine Barracks in Subic Bay, Philippines, where the family lived for
two years, enjoying trips to Hong Kong and Japan, provided by the military. Ron
then returned to 29 Palms for a year before his admittance to the Naval
Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, where he studied electronics. His
primary hobby was photography and he took many photos while in Europe and
various U.S. cities while accompanying Connie on her trips to business
conferences. His
other main interest was sailing and he sailed in San Francisco Bay on his
27-foot boat for nine years. He was also interested in local politics and served
on the local school board. Meanwhile, he spent many hours participating in his
children's many activities and sporting events and took many camping trips with
the family. In 1976 Ron graduated from Santa Clara University, obtaining a juris
doctor degree from the law school. He was asked by a friend to work in
Washington, D.C., and the family moved to that area, where he worked in the
Justice Department and at the Credit Union Administration. Six
years later the family returned to the West Coast, settling in Santa Cruz,
California, where Ron installed the first computers in the local school
district. He continued to travel, visiting Australia, New Zealand, and many
towns in Mexico. Later he opened a small travel agency, giving sightseeing tips
to prospective travelers. His
next move was to the Seattle area, where he worked on computer systems for
Litton, a transportation agency, for seven years. He was introduced to kayaking
by a local group and enjoyed trips to Canada. Finally, he moved to Grass Valley,
where he enjoyed retirement, kayaking on many out-of-town and local lakes and
hiking on the numerous local trails. He also took guitar and art lessons. He
joined the Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains and worked on
numerous projects. He also served as a driver for the Interfaith Food Ministry. Ron
is survived by his wife, Connie and four children, Ron Jr., Patrick, Marcia and
Chris, as well as five grandchildren, Michaela, Sarah, Alex, Mary and Madeline. A
private service will be at the Wright home.
Richard Douglas Rogers (20th Co) (6/23/17) Dear
Classmates, Since many
of you have already gotten the word about his death I was holding off until I
had more info...obit, funeral info, etc. But since I have not received it I will
simply mention that Dick died on 19 June.. Many classmates heard about it
because Rush Limbaugh, his son-in-law, mentioned it on his broadcast the next
day. I will
send more when I have it. Jay Allen Rower (10th Co) (6/6/17) US Navy retired Commander Jay Rower, 83, of Spotsylvania
County passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at his home. He was a pilot in the US Navy and retired as a Commander after
21 years of service. Jay is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy;
daughters, Karen Stinson, Susan Martin and her husband, David, Kimberly Brandts
and her husband, Kirk; son, John Rower and his wife, Chris; four grandchildren;
and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday,
May 23, 2017 at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road,
Fredericksburg. Inurnment will be in Quantico National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Jay’s family requests that expressions
of sympathy take the form of donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box
758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517. Condolences to his family may be shared online at foundandsons.com.
William Woods Cotterman (6th Co) (6/6/17) William Woods Cotterman, age 81 passed away Thursday, May 25,
2017. William is survived by his wife Kennethe Payne Cotterman; son, John Poe;
daughters, Lisa Cotterman (Gerald Green), Kay Cotterman, and Dana CottermWilliam
Woods Cottermanan Levy (Benjamin). He was preceded in death by his son, William
Robert Cotterman. An appointee to the US Naval Academy, William served in the
Naval Reserve. William earned a Bachelor of Science from Georgia Institute of
Technology in 1958, Master of Science from Georgia Institute of Technology in
1963, and Doctor of Philosophy from Georgia State University in 1969. William
founded the Computer Information Systems Department at Georgia State University
and was its first full time Chairman. He also served as Professor and Chair
Emeritus of Computer Information Systems at Georgia State University. Bill wrote
seven books and a number of articles on information systems-related subjects and
one book of historical non-fiction. William worked in many countries in the
Middle East and lived in the area for a total of three years. In 1973, he took a
leave of absence to work in Kuwait on an input-output analysis of the economy
that led eventually to the establishment of Kuwait's national accounts.
Subsequent assignments in the Middle East came from USIA, United Nations
Development Programme, National Science Foundation, and American University in
Beirut Services Corporation, in addition to private companies. President Carter
appointed him to a Committee on White House Information Systems to analyze and
make recommendations on the use of computers and information technology within
the Executive Office of the President. He continued to study Arabic and remained
an ardent traveler. Bill was a volunteer with Hospice Atlanta, since 1990. He
was a member of the Association Computing Machinery (regional representative
1976-1980), and the Appalachian Trail Club. Bill and Kenneth have been active
supporters of the Task Force of the Homeless. Services will be held on Saturday,
June 3 at 1:00 pm at Shallowford Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in his honor to Shallowford Presbyterian Church. A.S.
Turner & Sons Funeral Home. Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 2, 2017
Byron Schriver, Jr. (24th Co) Byron Schriver passed away Friday, May 5.
His funeral will be at St. James United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 10. Byron's online guest book may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com
Carlos Augusto Hernandez (24th Co)) (4/23/17/) Carlos Hernandez passed away on April 21,2017. The
details for his funeral are as follows: Monday, April 24, 4.00PM-6:00PM - Viewing 1 Pierce
Funeral Home 9609
Center St. Manassas,
VA 20110 Phone:
703-257-6028 The
last 20 minutes will be prayer and eulogy. Tuesday, April
25, 6:00PM-8:00PM – Viewing 2 Pierce
Funeral Home 9609
Center St. Manassas,
VA 20110 Phone:
703-257-6028 The
last 20 minutes will be prayer and eulogy. Thursday, April
27, 10:30AM-11:30AM – Funeral Service Holy
Trinity Catholic Church 8213
Linton Hall Rd Gainesville,
VA 20155 Phone:
703-753-6700 Thursday, April
27, 1:00PM-2:00PM - Internment Quantico
National Cemetery 18424
Joplin Rd. Triangle,
VA 22172 Phone:
703-221-2183 Saturday, April
29 12:00-2:00PM
– Private Luncheon 2:00-4:00PM
– Celebration Luncheon Dunbarton
Clubhouse 9600
Craighill Dr Bristow,
VA 20136 Phone:
703-530-9600 Important
Numbers Sonia
Hernandez Home
703-330-1297 Mobile
703-474-0599 Liz
Hernandez Mobile
571-213-8894 Royce
Hernandez Mobile
240-423-2670 Vivian
Hernandez Mobile
317-502-4191
Hector Medina (23rd Co) (3/12/17) Dear
Classmates, We have
just learned of Hector's death on 9/16/2016. We have not been in touch with
Hector for several years. If anyone has please let me and Jack Pierce (23rd Co.
Rep) know anything that you have. His last known address was in Huntsville, AL. Gordo Linda Tillman (Wife of Dick
Tillman (1st Co) (3/12/17)) Update 3/15/17- See Eulogies For Linda Tillman Update 3/14/17 Linda Tillman, wife of Dick(1st Co.) died from complications
following surgery for brain tumors. She had brain tumors about 3 years ago
which were successfully, surgically removed. They returned last year and
the decision was to operate again or they would be terminal. She was
operated on at Mayo Clinic last October in Jacksonville but never really
recovered. She lingered at home until a week or so ago and then went into
hospice. I think she died on the 28th of Feb. The following is from Dick: Linda’s Memorial Service will be on Thursday, March 9 at
10:00 am at the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Satellite Beach, Florida.
Our family will be receiving friends on Wednesday March 8, 4-6 pm at the Beach
Funeral Home, 1689 S. Patrick Dr., Indian Harbor Beach. Updated information can
be found on www.BeachFuneralHome.com.
A Celebration of Life for Linda will be planned at Lake Wawasee, Syracuse,
Indiana this summer. In lieu of flowers, any contribution may be made to a
charity of your choice, in her memory, or directed to Wuesthoff Hospice House,
661 Eyster Blvd. Rockledge, FL 32955, the Melbourne Yacht Club, or the Wawasee
Yacht Club (attn: Steve Wolfer). The girls and I wish to thank all who have sent prayers,
condolences and well wishes to the family. Love, Dick, Laurie, Libbie, and Susan
Ernest Paul Herner (20th Co) (7/18/17) updated from Pete Russell 7/28/19) Ernest
Paul Herner Jr. passed away on 18 February 2017 in Portland, OR.
“Paul”
was born on 22 June 1936, in Pomona, CA, the son of Ernest Paul Herner Sr. and
Francis Eugenia Adams. He graduated from Covina Union High School in 1954, and
entered the Naval Academy by congressional appointment as a member of the Class
of 1958, 20th Company.
Upon
graduation, Paul was commissioned as an ensign and served two years aboard Epperson
(DDE-719) as communications officer and navigator.
He then served on the staff of Destroyer Squadron Five as communications
officer.
In 1962, Paul was assigned to the staff of Joint Task Force 8 on
Christmas Island in the Pacific, supporting nuclear testing in Operation
Dominic, which studied the effects of atmospheric nuclear detonations as
potential defense against ballistic missiles.
He resigned his commission in 1962 as a lieutenant. Paul
joined the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon as an engineer, designing logging roads
and campgrounds in the Oregon Cascade Mountains for a year.
He spent the next three years as an engineer for the Oregon State Highway
Department, administering construction of highway routes, including Interstate
5. In 1968, Paul joined the U.S. Department of Energy Bonneville Power
Administration, responsible for heavy equipment field services for the high
voltage transmission grid covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Western
Montana.
He became a professional engineer and served on the board of directors
for the local Government Engineers Chapter of the National Society of
Professional Engineers. Paul
retired in 1994 after 35 years’ service in the Navy and federal government.
The grandeur of the Northwest led him toward an avocation of backpacking and
winter downhill skiing and eventually, mountain climbing and Nordic style
cross-country skiing.
For 15 years, he was a climb leader for the Portland Mountain Climbing
Club, the Mazamas and also served as club president.
As occasions arose, Paul did volunteer trail building and maintenance in
the national parks and forests and was recognized by the Portland Department of
Public Works for his years of volunteer gardening at Peninsula Park Rose
Gardens. Paul
is survived by his partner of 34 years, Nancy Jane Shogren. Together, they
enjoyed “following the sun” in their motorhome for many years.
Paul continued to mountain climb as long as he was able because, in his
words, “as long as us Mazamas are climbing, we’re not over the hill yet.”
Pete
Russell ’58, Dick Buss ’58 & Nancy Shogren Earlier Input: From Pete Russell, 20th Co rep: Paul
Herner, 20th Company, passed peacefully on Feb 18 at 9:30 am. He had double
pneumonia and Influenza A.
Paul Miller (2nd Co) Jeanne Miller (jeanne6945@gmail.com) reports that her husband died on 16 January 2017. (No further info at this time)
Richard Columbus Freeman, III.(3rd Co) (2/19/17) Richard "Dick" Columbus Freeman, III., passed away
on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Piedmont Hospital. He was 81. His funeral service will be held on Friday, February
24th, at 10:30am in the sanctuary of Peachtree Road United Methodist Church,
located at: 3180 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. His viewing will precede the
service that morning, and will also be conducted in the sanctuary, beginning at
9. His burial will follow the funeral, and will be conducted that afternoon at
1:30, at the Georgia National Military Cemetery located at: 1080 Scott Hudgens
Drive, Canton, GA 30114. Born in Washington, DC on January 21, 1936, to Mr. James
Newton Buck Freeman, ESQ. and Mrs. Lillian Perry at the Columbia Hospital for
Women, he was raised in Mount Airy, NC, where he was a Boy Scout. He graduated
from Mount Airy High School with the class of 1954, completing his high school
course work early to enlist in the United States Navy in 1953. He then received
an appointment to attend the United States Naval Academy (class of 1958), from
United States Congressman Ralph Scott of the Fifth Congressional District for
North Carolina. Upon graduation from USNA with a Bachelor of Science, he
entered flight school in Pensacola, where he trained in multiple aircraft. Upon
becoming a Naval Aviator on March 04, 1960, he served in Patrol Squadron 40
(VP-40, Crew 5), at Naval Station Sangley Point in the Philippines, where he was
an ordnance officer on a Martin P5M Marlin float plane, conducting air patrols
during the Vietnam War. He was later a Patrol Plane Commander. He also attended
Military Justice training, and received the National Defense Service Medal,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Cold War Service Medal, among others.
It was during his time in the Navy, that he met his beloved wife, of 52 years,
Martha Anne Kemp on St. Simons Island, GA in 1963, and married on January 29th,
1965, at Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta. Upon his medical retirement from the Navy, Mr. Freeman
attended law school at the University of North Carolina, during which time his
first two sons were born in Chapel Hill. Upon graduation on June 2nd, 1969, he
became licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and Georgia, electing to
move to Atlanta to join Haas, Holland, Levison & Gilbert. He then started a
successful sole proprietorship, Richard C. Freeman III, PC, where he practiced
law for over 40 years, specializing in complex business litigation. During this
time, he became well known in the area for his keen wit, compelling storytelling
abilities, courtroom tenacity and dedication to his clients, with cases
throughout local, state and federal courts, including: Georgia Court of Appeals,
Supreme Court of Georgia, United States Court of Appeals (Fifth, Eighth and
Eleventh Circuits) and the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Georgia. He was also admitted to practice before the United States
Supreme Court. When not practicing law, he was a devoted husband and
father, spending as much time as he could with his family, including his kids'
sporting events and activities, and numerous family trips, as well as an annual
family vacation to Sanibel Island, FL. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mrs. Anne Kemp
Freeman, brother, James Newton Freeman, Jr., his sons, Richard Columbus Freeman,
IV., Stephen Kemp Freeman and Duncan Perry Freeman, his daughters-in-law, Karen
Marie Freeman, Cynthia Sanders Freeman and Rachel LaRue Freeman, and four
grandchildren: Stella Ann Freeman, Calista Marie Freeman, Duncan Perry Freeman,
II., and Parker LaRue Freeman, as well as numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
He will be sorely missed.
Jeanette Gatje (Wife of Pete Gatje (24th Co)) (2/1/17)\ Update 2/2/17 Obituary A Navy wife, loving mother and grandmother, and volunteer,
Jeanette Garrett Gatje died on Monday, January 30, 2017 at home with friends and
family at her side. Born in Haines City, Florida to Mavis Murphy Garrett and John
Lewis Garrett, she grew up in Bartow, Florida. Jeanette graduated from Florida
State University in 1959 where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She
married Peter Herbert Gatje on July 4, 1959 and at that time, began her career
as the wife of a Naval Aviator. She thrived as a Navy wife; she loved
moving to new places, making friends, and getting involved in the community,
especially volunteering with the Navy Relief Society. In 1986 Pete retired from
the Navy and in 2000 they moved from Oakton, Virginia, to Stoney Creek at
Wintergreen in Nellysford, Virginia. Jeanette enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, and was active in
the Nelson County Master Gardener program. Jeanette is survived by her husband
of 57 years, and her children, Karen Gatje LaPorte, her husband Steve, and
children Kyle and Lindsey Davidson; Michael Gatje and his wife Malisa; and Scott
Gatje, his wife Debi, and their children, Alex, Sean, and Andrea. Jeanette is
also survived by her brother Allen Garrett and his wife Carol who reside in
Tampa, Florida. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any desired
memorial contribution be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville,
Virginia. A memorial service will be held on 11 o’clock on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 7599 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Greenwood Virginia, 22943. A luncheon will be held in the Parrish hall immediately following the service.
2/1/17 From Pete Gatje: Jeanette Gatje, wife of Pete Gatje, passed away during the
late afternoon of Monday, January 30th after an 18 month battle with stage 4
lung cancer. At the time of death she was surrounded by clergy, Hospice
workers, friends, and her husband Pete. Jeanette had many friends among the USNA
Class of 1958 wives and our classmates. She loved the Navy and especially
enjoyed our '58 football tailgates, being part of the "58 football cheering
section, and '58 class reunions. A memorial service is planned for Jeanette at
the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood, VA. Time and date for the
service will be announced at a later date. Your friend and classmate, Pete From Gordo: You can contact Pete at his home address: 56 Black Walnut Lane Nellysford, VA 22958 434-361-1309 Gordo
Mig Sturr (Wife of H. Dixon Sturr (20th Co)) (2/1/17) Update 2/2/17 Obituary She loved painting with oils, watercolors and acrylics, and was the owner of Creative Travel Planners in Bel Air, MD which afforded her the opportunity to travel the world extensively with her daughters and grandchildren. Once she settled in Maryland she joined the sisterhood of PEO. Mrs. Sturr is survived by her two daughters, Dixanne Sturr and Dara-Lynn (Sturr) VanPee and her husband, Pascal all of Bel Air, MD. Mrs. Sturr also has six grandchildren, Joshua and Lauren Lund of Virginia, Jeremy and Jasmine Sturr of Bel Air, MD, and Sasha and Quinn VanPee of Bel Air, MD. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon (Sturr) Biondolillo and grandson, Luka VanPee. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Association (for Mig) – Maryland, 217 E. Redwood Street, 23rd Floor, Baltimore, MD, 21201 or The Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins (for Sharon), 5801 Smith Avenue, McAuley Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21209-3652 or the Alzheimer's Disease Association (for Dixon), 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD, 21093, or the Make A Wish Foundation (for Luka), 17 Warren Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. MC
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W. Broadway Bel Air, MD 21014 Tel. (301) 838-1368 2/1/17 My name is Dixanne Sturr and I am the
daughter of Dixon and Mig Sturr. I wanted to inform you that my mother, Mig,
passed away on January 10,2017. She had been fighting a variety of medical
issues over the last 3 years and was unable to recover from a surgical procedure
on January 6th. She died at Upper Chesapeake medical center after being removed
from life support. She was surrounded by her 2 daughters, son-in-law, and 4 of
her grandchildren. She was cremated and her ashes were mixed with my father's
ashes so they could be together forever. Please feel free to contact
me if u so wish at crazysturr@aol. com. George Roberts Allender (16th Co) (1/25/17) There will be a Service of Commttal at the Columbarium on Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 1300 for CAPT George Roberts Allender, USN (Ret), Class of 1958 (DOB: 25 August 1934, DOD: 20 January 2017). Susan Smith Harper (Wife of Hugh Harper (22nd Co)) Susan Smith Harper died Friday, Jan. 6 after a sudden illness. Susan was the older of two daughters born to Dr. John Vernon Smith and Laura Smith. Her parents moved from Springville, Iowa to San Francisco when Susan was an infant. The family later settled on the other side of the bay, in Piedmont, California, a small, picturesque town located in the hills above Oakland. Susan was a brilliant student. She attended the University of California, Berkeley, for one year, then transferred to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology. She married her high school sweetheart, Hugh James Harper, shortly after Hugh's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy. The couple had two children: Laura Harper Powell and Scott Harper, and raised them in Northbrook, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore. Susan was primarily a stay-at-home mother, but worked occasionally as a speech pathologist, a tutor for learning disabled children, and a preschool teacher's aide. After a long stint in suburban Houston, she and her husband moved to Norfolk in 1997. Susan was predeceased by her son Scott, who died in 2013 (surviving spouse Jane Harper). She is survived by her husband Hugh; daughter Laura (spouse Doc Powell); three grandchildren: Jackson Harper, Natalie Harper and Wesley Harper; her sister, Margaret Buran; and nephews, Sean Buran and Jason Buran. She will be remembered as a sweet and selfless woman who loved her family dearly. A memorial service will be held next month in California. Arrangements are being handled locally by H. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments in Norfolk.
Paul Theodore Sudmeyer (3rd Co) (12/31/16) Paul Theodore Sudmeyer (July 13, 1935 - December 23,
2016) Paul T. Sudmeyer, beloved husband and father, departed
this life on Friday, December 23, 2016, at home in Newton, North Carolina, after
81 full years of life. He was born July 13, 1935 in St. Louis to the union of
Ludwig and Emma M. (Riechmann) Sudmeyer. Paul graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. He
attended St. Louis University and served with the United States Marine Corps
Reserve until he was accepted as a midshipman at the United States Naval
Academy. Following his graduation from in 1958, he was commissioned a 2nd
Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He served as the Battery Commander
of Hotel Battery, 3/12 during combat operations in the Republic of South
Vietnam. Paul also served a second combat tour as a liaison between I MAF and
III MAF. Other highlights include service with the Marine Barracks at Fort Meade
Maryland, when Marines guarded the National Security Agency. Paul's awards
include two Bronze Stars with combat 'V'. Paul continued to serve others in the insurance and
construction industries. In the final stages of his career, Paul returned to
government service as a FEMA Comptroller, and served in several deployments to
designated States of Emergency through the United States. Paul was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hines Sudmeyer
on June 21, 1968. They enjoyed forty- eight years of marriage. Paul loved to fish, tinker, and to discuss new ideas and
concepts. He was known as a keen competitor in Rummicube, Wii Bowling, and any
game. He held trophies in tennis and shooting. The Christmas tree in the Abernathy Laurels Chapel was
decorated each year by a devoted Paul since joining this community. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mathilda, and his
parents Ludwig and Emma Sudmeyer. Paul's surviving legacy, in addition to his wife,
Elizabeth; are daughter Megan and her husband Jody; son Scott and his wife Dawn;
son Todd and his fiancé' Kelly; grandchildren Ashley Porter, Brandon Porter,
Samuel Sudmeyer, Joshua Krohn, Jason Krohn and Jenelle Simeone and 5 great
grandchildren A Service of Remembrance will be held at Spirit Place,
Abernethy Laurels on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11am with Pastor Matthew
Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Fisher House Foundation, Inc. 111 Rockville Pike #420 Rockville, MD 20850. George Roden McAleer Jr. (20th Co) (12/23/16) Update From Pete Russell 7/11/19: Colonel
George R. McAleer Jr., USAFR (Ret.), 81, died on 23 December 2016 at Greenspring
Village retirement community in Springfield, VA. Born
in Hackensack and raised in Hillsdale, NJ, he graduated from Westwood High
School in 1953 with honors. He attended Holy Cross College in Worchester, MA,
where he was enrolled in the NROTC. He then earned a competitive appointment to
the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the Academy pistol team and an
All-American. During First Class Year, he was elected president of the
Academy’s 800-member Newman Club. Upon
graduation with the Class of 1958, he was commissioned in the Air Force. He flew
B-47s in the Strategic Air Command and C-130s in Southeast Asia, logging over
100 combat missions in Vietnam and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross
for extracting U.S. Marines and Vietnamese orphans from Khe Sanh. He left active
duty in 1969 and continued in the Reserves in the Pentagon in several Air Force
Staff positions. He retired in 1988 and was awarded the Legion of Merit. From
1969 to 1977, George worked in private industry for Fairchild Industries, the
Carborundum Company, Grove Manufacturing and General Crane Industries. He earned
an MS degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic University (1966) and a doctorate from
the University of Southern California (1988). His academic appointments include:
associate professor, Frostburg College; professor and associate dean, Defense
Systems Management College, Fort Belvoir, VA; and faculty member of the
Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, DC, teaching
Strategic Leadership and Acquisition Management. In 2002, he was elected by his
peers as Educator of the Year. George
was fond of calling himself a “born again Catholic” and sought to support
others in their own spiritual journeys. He enjoyed personal retreats with his
sons at Holy Cross Abbey, a Trappist monastery near Berryville, VA. George was a
fighter, living with MS for the past 36 years while pursuing his professional
life. In 2012, he moved to Greenspring Village, where he served on the pastoral council. George
is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joanne Margaret (Duggan) McAleer, who he
met at a Midshipman Christmas dance at the Waldorf Astoria in New York in 1955;
sons George III, Christopher and Patrick; seven grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. A
Mass of Christian Burial was held on 30 December 2016 at Holy Spirit Church,
Annandale, VA, with interment at Quantico National Cemetery on 3 January 2017. From Pete Russell: 12/27/16 George McAleer of Springfield, VA. On
Friday, December 23, 2016 at Greensprings Village. Beloved husband of Joanne
Duggan; devoted father of George III (Rhonda), Christopher (Kim), and Patrick
(Molly); son of the late George, Sr. and Josephine McAleer; and brother of Jim (Sandee)
and Mary Jo (Dave) Ostropwski. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, one
great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday,
December 29 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902
Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday,
December 30 at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 5121 Woodland Way,
Annandale, VA. Burial with full military honors will be held at Quantico
National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd, Triangle, VA, on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 11
a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Cross Abbey (www.virginiatrappists.org). - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?fhid=4443&n=george-mcaleer&pid=183215621#sthash.71DPHJzE.dpuf
Franz R. Wiedemann (1st Co) (12/23/16) From Gordo, Update 12/24/16 A block of
rooms has been reserved at Loews Hotel in Annapolis for the evenings of 5 and 6
January 2017 for persons attending the Franz Wiedemann Memorial Service on
Friday, 6 January at the Naval Academy Chapel and Columbarium. The
block is listed as the Wiedemann Memorial Block and the rate is $109. Here is the link: https://www.loewshotels.com/annapolis/wiedemann-memorial-block Update: 12/23/16 A memorial service for our classmate Franz R. Wiedemann
will be conducted in the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
6 January 2017 followed by interment (inurnment?) at the Naval Academy
Columbarium. There will be a reception at Alumni House on King George Street at 1230 p.m. 12/22/16 I regret to inform
you that our esteemed classmate and friend Franz R. Wiedemann passed away from
cancer in his home in West Chester, PA, on Tuesday morning, 20 December 2016, in
the company of his wife Alice, their daughter Melissa and son Drew. Information on
the funeral services will be disseminated when provided by the family.
Francis Massie Hughes, Jr. (3rd Co) Francis
Massie Hughes, Jr., 80, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016. He was born Aug. 10, 1936,
in Bremerton, Wash., to the late Francis Massie Hughes and Katherine Jane Eynon. Massie grew up as a Navy “junior,” moving from base
to base. On Dec. 7, 1941, the family was living in the Navy Quarters
P on Ford Island, only about a half-block away from the USS Arizona which was
attacked. Massie’s father, Cdr. Hughes, the squadron commander of a PBY
unit, was the first pilot in the air after the attack. After the Battle of Midway, Massie and his brother,
Eynon, were sent to live with their aunt in Ft. Lauderdale. There, Massie
started school and was confirmed in the Catholic Church at St. Anthony’s. He
then attended boarding school in Bardstown, Ky., at St. Joe Preparatory School.
During the summer of his junior year while visiting his father in Turkey, he
decided to attend the Naval Academy. Massie graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 and left
for duty in the destroyer Navy, serving on the Camberra and the O’Hare. His
next assignment was for the building of the first guided missile destroyer –
the USS Charles F. Adams. As he was leaving for his new duty, Massie met
the woman who would become his wife, Diane Ahnfeldt. At the commissioning
of the Adams in Boston, he proposed and the following February they were married
in the Navy Chapel in Washington, D.C. The Adams moved home base to Charleston,
S.C., and there, Diane taught Spanish at St. Andrew’s High School, while
Massie sailed around the Caribbean. Massie left the Adams for a new assignment at BUPERS in
D.C., but with all of the relocating associated with the Navy and now planning a
family, Massie opted to leave the Navy. Massie III was born at Walter Reed
General Army Hospital, and shortly after, the family moved for Massie’s new
job at HiAcres Orange Concentrate plant in Maitland, Florida. Their twins,
Kari and Kevin, were born in Orlando, FL. From Florida, the Hughes moved to Milwaukee as Massie took a
position as project engineer for the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. He was then
promoted to plant engineer for the new Schlitz Brewery in Winston Salem, N.C.,
where the family lived for 10 years. After a management reshuffling at Schlitz, Massie
found a fulfilling position as facilities operations manager for the new Target
Distribution Center in Maumelle, Arkansaas. The Hughes moved to Little
Rock in 1980 and have called it home ever since. After taking an early
retirement in 1994, Massie and Diane enjoyed many travels together all over the
world with friends from around the country. Massie enjoyed his church family at Christ the King
Catholic Church, where he was an usher on most Sundays and enjoyed helping with
the church’s fundraiser, Rexfest. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Diane Hughes;
older brother, Eynon Hughes of Phoenix; step-brother, Donald Lovelace of
Charleston, S.C.; step-sister, Sister Helen Louise, CSJ, of San Diego; two sons,
Massie Hughes and wife Tammy of Warner Robins, Ga.; and Kevin Hughes and wife
Tracey of Bellevue, Wash.; daughter, Kari Gillenwater and husband Spence Fricke
of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren: John “Trey” Gillenwater, Ryan
Gillenwater, Madison Hughes, Mackenzie Hughes, Kaitlyn Hughes, Kennedy Hughes
and Ashley Frances Hughes. A funeral mass with military honors will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N. Rodney
Parham, with Msgr. Francis Malone officiating. An inurnment will follow at
the church’s Columbarium, with a reception following the services.
Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Hunter’s Green
Clubhouse, #16 Hunter’s Green Circle, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Catholic
High School Foundation, 6300 Father Tribou St., Little Rock, AR 72205, or the
local Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11324 Arcade Dr., Ste. 16,
Little Rock, AR 72212. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Little
Rock Funeral Home at 8801 Knoedl Court, Little Rock AR 72205, 501-224-2200.
Sign the online guest book at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
Richard Perley Whitney (15th Co) Richard Perley Whitney died Oct. 17, 2016, at his apartment on
Cumberland Avenue in Portland. He was born to Perley W. H. and Marion G.
(Campbell) Whitney on Oct. 22, 1934, in Sanford. Richard was a 1952
graduate of Sanford High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953 and
graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958. Richard served on active duty
until 1962 and then in the U.S. Navy Reserve until 1976. He worked for the Trane
Company as a sales engineer from 1962 to 1969, and then enrolled at the Andover
Newton Theological School, where he was awarded a Master of Divinity degree in
1974. As part of his graduate studies, he and his wife and two children spent a
year in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), where Richard was a teacher and chaplain at the
Chikore Secondary School. While maintaining a lifelong interest in philosophy
and theology, he then continued to pursue his interest in engineering. Richard
worked at several mechanical engineering firms in various capacities and
eventually established his own company, Whitney Engineering, which specialized
in geothermal heating and cooling systems. He retired in December 2015. He enjoyed golf, darts, Red Sox baseball, and was a
voracious reader of non-fiction, primarily about philosophy, religion, science,
mathematics, psychology, and history. He liked to listen to historic speeches,
watch lectures, and take classes at University of Southern Maine. Richard is survived by his two children, Rear Adm. Mark R.
Whitney and his wife Lisa, and professor Donna L. Whitney and her husband Marc
Hirschmann; three grandchildren, Naomi L. Whitney-Hirschmann, and twins John T.
and Austin G. Whitney; former wife Linda (Borden) Johnson; brother Donald H.
Whitney and wife Joyce; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His son remembers many conversations about his beloved U.S.
Navy and his daughter remembers many detailed discussions about thermodynamics
over the years. Family and friends gathered at the shore in Ogunquit on what
would have been the day after Richard's 82nd birthday and shared memories and
photographs. Richard will be buried at sea following a committal ceremony
conducted by the U.S. Navy. Richard's cats, adopted from the local animal shelter, were
his excellent companions over the years. For those who wish to honor the memory
of Richard, the family requests donations to be sent to: Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland 449 Stroudwater Street Westbrook, ME 04092 or online (www.arlgp.org) David Charles Eppling (21st Co) Cmdr.
David Charles Eppling went home to be with Jesus on Sept. 11, 2015. Born
in Evanston, IL he lived a life of adventure traveling all over the world for
his country, his companies, and his own curiosity. Yet his greatest adventure
was living for Jesus and loving his real and extended family. He graduated from
the Naval Academy in 1958 and served two combat tours in Vietnam earning
numerous medals and citations. His life was changed when he surrendered to
Christ at mid-life and found a new mission of leading men to Jesus. He is
survived by his wife Elaine, 3 sons, 7 grandchildren, in-laws and the Dragon
Lady. He taught us to attack the problem, push past the edge of the map, nothing
is as bad or as good as it first seems, and make the best call you can with the
information you have when you have to make it - but make a call. A memorial is
planned was held on Saturday, October 17 at 3 pm in the Corey-Kerlin Funeral
Home (940 Cesery Blvd. in Arlington). He calls to friends, foes, and those who
knew him to consider the claims of Christ and be saved. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorials be made to the Cmdr. David C. Eppling Leadership
Scholarship Fund: Truett-McConnell College, Advancement, 100 Alumni Drive,
Cleveland, Georgia 30528 Published in the Florida Times-Union on Oct. 11, 2015
Richard Scruggs Anderson, Jr. (8th Co) (9/14/16) Update 8/2/17 Richard Scruggs Anderson Jr. will be interned with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery on August 7th at 11:00a.m. Updated Obituary (8/2/17) CAPT Richard Scruggs
Anderson Jr. (USN Ret.) passed away, on September 1st, 2016 of
heart failure, at INOVA Lansdowne Hospital in Leesburg, VA. He was born on,
May 27th ,1935, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his wife
of 57 years, Barbara Ludwig Anderson, and four remaining children, Pamela
Anderson Schippers (Myron), Deborah Anderson Dickerson (Tod), Richard Scruggs
Anderson, III, and Heather Anderson Cleary (Gregg) and his five grandchildren,
Myron Schippers Jr., Patrick Schippers, Kennedy Dickerson, Griffen Dickerson,
and Meghan Cleary. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Heath Lisle
Anderson. He
graduated from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD as a member of the class
of 1958. Prior to the Naval Academy he attended the
University of Missouri, School of Mines and Metallurgy. He earned a Master’s
of Science Degree in Oceanography, from Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
CA, graduated from the Naval War College in Newport, RI and finally attended
George Mason University School of Law, and was awarded a Juris Doctorate
Degree in 1989. Following graduation from
the U.S. Naval Academy, he served as a Deck Division Officer aboard the USS
Helena (CA75). He then entered the Naval Submarine Service, graduating from
Basic Submarine Officers School in 1960. He qualified as a Submarine Officer
aboard the USS Crevalle (SS291). He then served as the Chief Engineer on the
USS Tigrone (SS419), Operations Officer and Navigator aboard the USS Blenny
(SS324), Executive Officer of the USS Corporal (SS346) and the Weapons Officer
aboard the commissioning crew of the USS George C. Marshall (SSBN654), a fleet
ballistic missile submarine. He returned to the USS Corporal in 1972, as the
Commanding Officer for operations in the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
Following his command at sea he reported for duty as the Chief Staff Officer
at Submarine Squadron Ten, a nuclear powered attack submarine squadron in New
London, CT. As part of his Naval
career he participated in the US Navy Deep Submergence Program involved in the
exploration of the deep ocean. He prepared the initial draft of the Naval
Warfare Publication (NWP) on Deep Ocean Search, Inspection and Recovery. He
was the 37th person to qualify as a Deep Submergence Vehicle
Operator and the 1st Operations Officer for Submarine Development
Group One in San Diego, CA. He participated in the initial sea trials of the
Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicles (DSRV) and piloted the DSRV’s Turtle and
Sea Cliff, during deep ocean exploration and recovery operations. After almost 20 years of
sea duty, Captain Anderson, reported to the Pentagon, in the Long Range
Planning Staff for the Chief of Naval Operations. Then assigned as a Special
Assistant for Joint Matters on the staff of the Director of the Joint Staff,
Joint Chiefs of Staff. During his active duty he was awarded the Defense
Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Navy Commendation Medal, and
the Navy Achievement Medal in addition to various unit and campaign medals. Following his retirement from active military duty, he served as a civilian employee of the Department of the Navy, and was awarded the Navy Civilian Meritorious Service Medal, and his organization was awarded two Navy Meritorious Unit Commendations. At the time he finally retired in 2003 he had served the Navy, in active duty and civilian service, for over 40 years. In addition, he volunteered to serve as a judge for the International Submarine Races, biannual races, at the Carderock Division of Naval Service Warfare Center, Potomac, Maryland for over 20 years He moved after retirement
to Purcellville, VA, where he and his son, Richard the III, joined the
American Legion Post 293, and settled into a happy retirement. Throughout his
life he had a fondness for basset hounds and bloodhounds, and with his wife
bred and rescued hounds for over 50 years. Most recently, in a change of pace,
they acquired a pair of Labradoodles, brother and sister, Daisy and Buster,
whose antics and companionship, made the bucolic life in Purcellville, a daily
enjoyment. He welcomed all into his home, and spent many enjoyable days
regaling eager friends and family with his “sea” stories and continuing
his long tradition of mentoring Naval Officers. He was well loved, served his
country and family with honor and quiet dignity, always a gentleman, he will
be missed. Service for Capt. Richard
S. Anderson, Jr. (US Navy Ret.) were held on September 13th, at
11:00a.m. at Hall Funeral Home, 140 Nursery, Purcellville, VA 20132. A
reception will followed at Loudoun Golf and Country Club, Purcellville, VA
20132. Donations in his name should be made to the American Heart Association
and the American Cancer Society.
Walter Francis Mitchell (12th Co) (8/14/16) Walt died on Aug 12, 2016 after a long, lingering illness. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Monday 15 Aug: Visitation at Kalas Funeral Home, 4-7
PM, 2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
12 Dock St, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:
(410)
263-9279
Obituary: Walter Francis Mitchell (LCDR USN Ret.), 81, of
Annapolis, Maryland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on
Friday, August 12, 2016. A 1958 graduate of the United States Naval
Academy, he loved his family, the Catholic Church, the United States Navy
- especially the Class of '58, golf, happy hours at Carrol's Creek Cafe,
Sunday breakfast at Chick and Ruth's Deli, the Redskins, the Nationals and
his wide network of friends.
For more info: Refer to the Funeral Home website for more information: http://www.kalasfuneralhomes.com/ Darrell Clinton Troutman (24th Co) (7/29/16) Dear friends and family, From Dara Troutman: We’re very sorry to inform
you that Darrell passed away on Tuesday, July 26, at 2:30 p.m., after a four
year battle with cancer. He was at home in Lincoln, surrounded by his
immediate family. He died less than an hour after our pastor presided over
a Service of Commendation (last rites for Lutherans) at his bedside.
A memorial service will be
held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, at First Lutheran Church, 1551 South 70th
Street, in Lincoln. Inurnment will follow in the church’s columbarium.
For those family members who
would like to be part of the procession into the sanctuary, we would ask that
you arrive at church by 10:30 a.m. We’ll gather in the chapel for fellowship
and prayer prior to the memorial service. His obituary is attached. We’re grateful for your
love and support at this difficult time. Shirley, Brent, Brenda, Dara and families P.S. Shirley’s address is 9130 Pioneer Court, Lincoln, NE 68520 Obituary CAPT
Darrell Clinton Troutman, USN, Retired February
8, 1936 – July 26, 2016
Darrell Clinton Troutman, the second child of Carl and Dorothy (Fleer)
Troutman, was born at home near Winside, NE, during a major blizzard, on
February 8, 1936. He passed away on July 26, 2016, in Lincoln, after a
courageous four year battle with cancer.
His initial schooling was in District 81, the same rural school his
father attended. Upon the death of his grandfather, Herman Fleer, in 1946, his
parents purchased “The Daylight Store” and the family moved to Winside.
Darrell and the entire family spent a significant amount of time operating
“Troutman’s Super Saver” store. While in school he participated in
football, basketball and track, and with local softball and baseball teams. He
graduated as valedictorian of his Winside High School class in 1953.
Darrell attended Wayne State College for one semester and then enlisted
in the Army, completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. In June 1954,
he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated with an engineering
degree on June 4, 1958.
On June 22 of that year, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley
Ann Barner, in a military wedding at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Winside.
They moved to Pensacola, FL, to begin their aviation career in the U.S. Navy.
During 31 years of military service they lived in Florida, Georgia,
Texas, California, Maryland, Virginia, and Nebraska, and overseas in Japan and
Italy. Significant events included graduation from the Naval Postgraduate School
with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering, presence aboard the USS
Forrestal during a major tragedy in 1967, and three separate deployments to
participate in the Vietnam conflict. His combat decorations include the Silver
Star, the Distinguished Flying Cross (2 awards) and the Air Medal (9 awards).
His last active duty assignment was Commanding Officer of the Naval
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) unit at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln. Upon retirement from the Navy, Darrell and Shirley remained in
Lincoln where he taught mechanical engineering at UNL, was a licensed realtor,
and served as Director of Ancillary Services for the Martin Luther Home Society.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church, the American Legion, past member of
the Sertoma Club, delivered Meals-on-Wheels, drove the train at the Folsom
Children’s Zoo, and volunteered with the Veterans Administration. He was an
avid golfer and card player.
Darrell is survived by Shirley, his wife of 58 years; his son Brent and
Tami Troutman of Puyallup, WA; daughters Brenda Bell and Dara Troutman, both of
Lincoln; grandchildren Tyler and Nicole Troutman of Spokane, WA, Brooke and
Jonathan Jones of Puyallup, WA, and Evan and Bryce Bell of Lincoln;
great-granddaughter Aria Jones; brothers Dwight and Judy Troutman of Omaha, Kirk
Troutman and Gregg and Carla Troutman of Ralston, and sister Judy Troutman of
Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son Clint Bradley, brother Gary,
and sister Lynne. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, at First Lutheran Church, 1551 S 70th Street in Lincoln. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. No visitation. Memorials to First Lutheran, Tabitha, or a charity of choice.
Raleigh Ralph Ford (19th Co) From Ralph's Daughter, Emily I am sorry to inform you that my father
passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016 . He had been battling
alzheimer's for over four years. An inurnment and memorial service will be
held at Dallas National Cemetery at a later date. Walter C. Peters Jr.(9th Co) (7/15/16) Walter
C. Peters, Jr. was a remarkably interesting father, husband (twice), and
entrepreneur. In a very gutsy move, he learned to fly while in high school and
carried his love of flight for many decades. After high school he surmounted the
arduous academic, mental and emotional challenges imposed on US Naval Academy
midshipmen, graduating in 1958. At that time the relatively new Air Force was
pulling graduates from the other military academies so he joined their growing
officer ranks, serving in the Strategic Air Command. His civilian occupations
included aircraft sales and commercial real estate, among others. The challenges
of finding a proper facility for his own aging father led to his creation,
construction, and development of Arcadia Estate Assisted Living, a premium care
facility. Alas, his frequent pipe smoking was a likely contributor to various
cancers which effectively ended his life at least a decade or two too early, in
addition to causing a host of maladies along the way. Walter is survived by five
sons, Daniel, Mark, David, Charles, and Brian, two daughters-in-law, Sarah and
Elizabeth, and three grandchildren, Cameron, Audry and Hannah. We would be
remiss to not mention his two ex-wives who made such a contribution to raising
and educating his children, despite obstacles along the way: Marta Revilla and
Cindy Wheeler. He will be missed. Funeral services will be held Monday, June
27th at 12 Noon, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road in
Scottsdale, with a visitation one hour prior. Private family interment with
military honors will take place at St. Francis Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 1510 N 79th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
85257. You may leave an online condolence for the Peters family at www.messingermortuary.com. Published in The Arizona Republic on June 26, 2016 Joseph Anthony Burgard (9th Co) (5/17/16) Joseph Anthony Burgard Jr. of Sierra City, California, passed
away surrounded by his family on April 30, 2016, in Grass Valley, California. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Los Angeles, to Joseph
Sr. and Anne Burgard, he was the fourth of six children. Joe earned his Eagle
Scout Rank in 1952 and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis,
Maryland in 1958. Later, he worked at Aerojet General in Sacramento as a rocket
engineer, and held management positions for several manufacturing firms. In 1974, he purchased Valmont Corporation (aka Aaburco
Inc.) a light manufacturing business in Grass Valley. It produced tabletop
restaurant equipment including the CHEFMASTER Food Cutter and the PIEMASTER
Turnover Machine. It also provided local metal polishing and electroplating. Joe
was an early adopter of computers and local area networking in the 1980’s,
e-commerce in the 1990’s, and co-owner of Mrs. Doublebee’s Pasties in Grass
Valley. He sold his business in 2004, retiring to Sierra City where he enjoyed
hiking, kayaking, taking photos, and working in his shop. He cherished Frances, his wife of 58 years, and their
four children Elizabeth (John) Fulgaro, Daniel (Karen), Gwendolyn (Stanley)
Devereux and Jeffrey (Jacqueline.) “Papa Joe” enjoyed sharing movies and the
mountains with twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He
is also survived by siblings, Doris (Marvin) Hayes, John (Donna) and Robert
(Barbara). He was preceded in death by Lucille (Howard) Mosbacher
and Rosemarie (Anthony) Buffum. A family memorial service will be held in June. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, POB
302, Downieville, CA 95936 for the preservation of St. Thomas Church in Sierra
City. Hooper & Weaver Mortuary 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-2429 http://www.hooperandweavermortuary.com/obituaries/joseph-anthony-burgard-jr/ John F. Fox (7th Co) (5/25/16) Commander John F. Fox, USNR (Ret.),died on May 21, 2016, age
79 of Cherry Hill, NJ. John is survived by his wife Patricia of 58 years. Dear
father of John C. (Cindy) Fox, Margaret Fox, Mary (Andrew) Bott, and Joseph Fox.
Loving grandfather of Christine Fox, Alexis Bott, John Michael Fox, Emily Bott,
and Victoria Bott. Dear brother of Andrew (Anna) Boyle. John graduated from the Naval Academy and after serving
active duty, he remained in the Reserves until retiring as Commander in 1978. As
a civilian he worked as a civilian Engineer and later for the NAVSEA in various
positions serving the fleet. After Federal retirement, he spent the next 20
years as Vice-President for a Defense Department civilian contractor. John
enjoyed golfing with friends, watching sports, but most of all spending time
with his family. Relatives and friends of the family will meet for his viewing and funeral on Thursday morning, May 26, 2016 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the BOCCO FUNERAL HOME, 1300 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:30am at The Catholic Community of Christ Our Light Church, 402 North Kings Hwy., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Interment Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance. For condolences and an expanded obit, please visit: www.BoccoFuneralHome.com. John Andrew Finegan, Jr (17th Co) (5/25/16) John Andrew (Jack) Finegan, Jr. died peacefully at home after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia on May 16, 2016 at the age of 81. Jack is survived by his wife Paula Setzer Finegan of Hickory, his sister Anne Finegan Rollings of Jacksonville, FL. his sister Patricia Finegan Houk of Hickory, daughter Catherine Finegan Hitesman of Asheville, NC, sons, William Riley Holden III of Kanazawa, Japan, Michael Paul Finegan of Huntersville, NC and John Patrick Finegan of Wake Forest, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Andrew Finegan, Sr. and Eleanor Fuller Finegan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters-in-law, Tomomi Sakashita Holden and Sonya Carter Finegan. He was born April 27, 1935 in Richmond, VA. He attended Hickory High School and The Asheville School and upon graduation accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, he spent the majority of his working career in marketing/advertising with the First National Bank of Catawba County and Hickory Springs Mfg. Co., where he retired in 2000 as Director of Corporate Communications. Jack's civic involvement included being past Treasurer of both the Hickory Community Theater and the Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra. He was also a past member of the Hickory Jaycees, the Kiwanis Club and La Danse Club. Jack was an accomplished artist, dancer, and crossword puzzle freak (done in ink, first try, no mistakes!). He was an avid tennis player and formed long lasting friendships with his "tennis buddies". After his children were grown, he became a Big Brother to continue giving his love and leadership to a younger generation that needed guidance. He was devout in his faith as a lifelong member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. His family was his greatest love and source of pride. His leadership and steadfast adherence to a high moral code have benefitted his children and grandchildren. The family will be receiving from 6:00 8:00 pm on Friday, May
20 at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. His funeral service will be
held Saturday, May 21 at 2:30 pm at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Hickory.
Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family would like to extend a
heartfelt thank you to Jack's caregivers, Alana Gibbs, Diane Gibbs, and Kimiko
Haughwout, for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658
or to a charity of one's choice. Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving
the family of John Andrew (Jack) Finegan, Jr. Funeral Home Bass-Smith Funeral
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28601. Joe Burgard recently passed away. No further info at this time. Francis Aloysius Conery III (13th Co) (5/2/16)
From Gordo: Frank will
be inurned at the USNA Columbarium Friday, 19 August at 1130. His widow, Marion,
will be hosting a reception at the USNA Club immediately after the inurnment
ceremony. Marion
would like a count of those expecting to attend the reception so that she can
inform the club. Update 7/15/16 There will be a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on Friday, 19 August 2016 at 1130 for LCDR Francis Aloysius Conery III, USN (Ret), Class of 1958; (DOB: 30 October 1935, DOD: 20 April 2016). Updatre 6/27/16 Francis Aloysius Conery III ‘58 LCDR Francis Aloysius Conery III, USN (Ret.) died peacefully
in his sleep on April 20, 2016. A resident of Manchester NH, he was the son
Frank A. Conery, and Ethel McGee Conery and entered the Naval Academy from his
hometown of Worcester MA after graduating from St. John’s High School in
Worcester. Frank was a member of the 13th company. Following
graduation, he reported to Pensacola FL and received his Naval Aviator wings in
March 1960. He then reported for a four year tour with VP-6 at Barber’s Pt.,
HI, with several deployments to Japan and other Pacific islands. A tour as
an instructor pilot in VP-31 was interrupted by the Gulf of Tonkin incident, and
he was transferred to NAS Corpus Christi in the Fall of 1965 where he completed
another two years as an instructor in VT-28. During that time, he became fully
carrier qualified and left in December 1967 to join CVA-3, Bon Homme Richard, at
Yankee Station in the Gulf. Orders to the E-2B Hawkeye RAG, VAW-112 were
followed by a tour with VAW-114 deployed aboard the CVA-63, Kitty Hawk, and
another three cruises to the Gulf. From there, he went to the US Naval Station,
Brooklyn, NY and then to Manchester, NH, as the CO of a small joint service
command, the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, supporting NH, VT, and
part of MA. Frank faithfully served his country as a naval officer for twenty
years. During that time, he found flying E-2’s to be the most exciting and
satisfying flying that he did. Employment in production management and
then computer analysis at Polaroid followed, and after fifteen years he, again,
retired. After retirement, Frank and Marion, enjoyed many of
their golden years traveling in their motor home. Frank was an original member
of the USNA Recreational Vehicle Chapter, and for years served as its webmaster. First and last, Frank was a family man. He leaves his
wife of 57 years, Marion Devine Conery, and five children: Kathleen Conery and
her husband Jeff Hoodock, Frank A. Conery and his wife Brenda, Deborah Conery
and her husband Manny Content, Caroline Conery and Maureen Conery, four
grandchildren, Jonathan, Kelsey, Frank, and Christopher, and five great
grandchildren. Frank will be inurned at the Naval Academy Columbarium
at a future date. 5/2/16 Manchester, NH - Sometime during the night of April 19th,
2016, Francis Aloysius Conery III went to bed and passed away, peacefully, in
his sleep. He will be remembered by his large, loving family, wife Marion; 5
children and their spouses : daughter Kathleen & Jeff, son Frank IV &
Brenda, daughter Debbie & Manny, daughters Caroline, and Maureen; 4
grandchildren : Jonathan, Kelsey, Frank V, and Christopher; 5
great-grandchildren : Alyson, Brianna, Aniyah, Jovhan, and Ellijah; and his two
surviving brothers Robert and Michael. He also leaves his sister-in-laws and
nieces and nephews, and the many friends he made thru his years in the Navy, his
employment at Polaroid, and his years of RV'ing. He was predeceased by his
parents Frank II and E Francis Aloysius Conery IIIthel (McGee) Conery as well
his younger brother Danny. At 7, Sandy, as his family called him, decided he would
be a pilot and at 10 he decided he would go to the Naval Academy (USNA class of
58) although, he admitted, he wasn't sure what that was. He attained both goals
and his 20 years of service were a source of pride, with his 5 deployments
during the Vietnam War as a pilot flying off an aircraft carrier the most
challenging and rewarding part of his career. Frank met the love of his life his
future wife in his teens, at the dentist, and later when trying to decide who to
ask on a date, shy Marion or another girl - he flipped a coin. It came up for
the other girl and he called Marion. They were married for 57 years. After
retiring a second time, from Polaroid this time, Frank and Marion began to
travel again. The Navy had shown him much of the world and now, together, they
explored the US, reconnecting with old friends lost due to transfers and making
new ones as well. And once they began their genealogy hobby they discovered
extended family spread around the country. He shared with his family his slightly cracked sense of
humor, a love of reading, and enjoyment of music, although not everyone bought
into the folk phase. We love you Dad. Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory,
1799 Elm St, corner of North St., Manchester will be Sunday, April 24th, from 2
to 5 pm. The funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 am in Bedford
Presbyterian Church. Encryptment will take place at a later time at the US Naval
Academy, Annapolis, MD. Go to www.lambertfuneralhome.com Lambert Funeral Home 1799 Elm St Manchester, NH 03104 603-625-6951 Hugh Lee Palmer (14th Co) (4/11/16) Hugh Lee Palmer, a Dunedin (FL) resident and business owner,
died Wednesday, April 6 at age 80. He was preceded in death by his wife
(Patricia) of 52 years. He was born February 1, 1936, in Lebanon, OH.
Hugh grew up in Middletown, Ohio and was a 1954 graduate of Middletown High
School, Middletown, Ohio. After graduation, Hugh was appointed to and attended the
United States Naval Academy. Upon graduation in 1958, he married Patricia
Burns (also of Middletown) on June 12, 1958. Pat and Hugh were childhood
sweethearts. To honor his USNA military obligation, he became a Naval
aviator which included serving on the USS Enterprise for about three years.
In 1965, with a young family to raise, he resigned his commission to return to
Middletown, Ohio, to begin a new career working for Armco Steel. In 1980
Hugh and family relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast. He was initially employed
by Dean Steel Buildings in Fort Myers, Florida and eventually struck out on his
own to become a Class A General Contractor in Dunedin, Florida. Hugh’s interests included membership in the Clearwater
Bass Club, Emmanuel Community Church, attending USNA alumni events and spent
many hours documenting the Palmer genealogical history. We now possess a rich
archive thanks to his efforts. Survivors include three sons, Scott, of
Tampa, FL, Gregory (Kim), of Miami Shores FL and Christopher (Suzanne) of St.
Petersburg, FL; three grandchildren Taylor, Thomas and Patrick; two brothers,
retired Col. Warren (Nancy) Palmer, of Plymouth, Mich., Pat (Diana) Palmer, of
Cheswick, Pa.; a sister, Cecelia McLane, of Redmond, Ore.; a sister and
brother-in-law Carol Burns McAdow and Samuel J. McAdow of Dublin, OH; a
sister-in-law, Linda Palmer, of Cincinnati and brother-in-law Thomas Redding of
Lima, OH. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Palmer; a sister
Nancy Palmer Redding and brothers-in-law, Douglas McLane and Robert S. Burns. A remembrance service will be held at 11 am Saturday,
April 16, at Emmanuel Community Church in Palm Harbor. Words can’t
adequately describe his amazing life. However, you may want to read an
article the Times wrote about a portion of his USNA career and Hugh’s complete
obituary. . Richard Charles Gibson, Jr. (23rd Co) (3/12/16) Richard C. Gibson, Jr., known to his friends as Hoot, 80, of
New Hartford, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He was born on February 10, 1936, in Parkersburg, W.
Virginia, a son of the late Richard, Sr., and Harriett Lawher Gibson. He
graduated from Marietta High School in Marietta, OH, in 1954 and the United
States Naval Academy in 1958. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Hoot
became a Naval Air Attack Airman during the Vietnam War and served on the
Intrepid with the VA 106 Squadron. After the war, he was a test pilot until he
retired from the Navy in 1980. After he retired from the Navy, Hoot worked for
General Electric as a manager and also worked for Integrated Sensors. He married Martha (Molly) Goldman on August 6, 1971, at
Edwards Air Force Base, a blessed union of 45 years. Hoot was an active member
of the New Hartford First United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee,
treasurer for many of the committees at the church and Head of Family Nursey
School Board. He enjoyed making people feel welcome at church as they first
arrived. Hoot was also a member of the New Hartford American Legion. With his free time, he loved to cook and was well-known
for his New England clam chowder. He created a gourmet cooking club with his
friends, where he enjoyed preparing many special meals together with them. He
also loved to follow Navy Football and traveled to watch many Navy vs Army
Games, "Go Navy Beat Army". He was a loving husband, father and
grandfather who viewed his grandchildren as his treasures and cherished the time
he spent with them. He is survived by his wife, Molly Gibson, of New
Hartford; children, Mark Gibson, of New Hartford, and Pam Mason and her husband,
Bill, of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Erin, Jack and Evan Mason; sisters-in-law,
Joann Simons, Betty Goldman and Nancy Murry; and many nieces, nephews and
great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by very close friends from high
school, the Naval Academy and the VA 106 Squadron. He was predeceased by his
son, Richard (Rick) Gibson, III. The family would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to
the ICU team at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for all the special care given to
Hoot. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19,
at 1:00 at the New Hartford First Methodist Church with the Rev. Bradley
Chesebro and Rev. Carol Jubenville. Interment will be in Arlington National
Cemetery at the convenience of the family. The family will greet everyone
following the service. Arrangements are with the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams
& Edmunds Funeral Home, New Hartford. In lieu of flowers, please consider the New Hartford
First Methodist Church, Heart Association or the Stevens-Swan Humane Society in
memory of Hoot. For online expression of sympathy, go to www.dfwefh.com
Thomas Lucke (16th Co) (2/4.16) Thomas Lucke, 79, formerly from Oxford, MD, now of Winter
Haven, FL, passed away January 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara D. Lucke.
He is survived by three daughters, Cherie Carroll, Lynn Smith and Barbara Lucke;
step children, Bonnie Meehan, Bo Mullan, Beth Sahley, James Mullan; 12
grandchildren. Tom was born in New York City February 24, 1936. He grew
up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. After High school he attended the Naval
Academy. He graduated form John Hopkins University with a degree in engineering
and began a career as a mechanical engineer. In his late 20s, he moved back to
the Eastern Shore of Maryland, became the owner of Dickerson Boat Builders. He
was also an artist/craftsman in stained glass and photography and a marine
surveyor. His biggest hobbies were racing his sailboats on the Chesapeake Bay,
fishing and model sailboat racing. His greatest passion was his dogs. A Celebration of Life will be determined for a later
date in Maryland in the fall of 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to one of the following organization Tom cared most about: Coastal Conservation
Association @ joincca.org or The ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals) @ www.aspca.org
Carl Eugene Ingle (14th Co) 01/29/16) LCDR Carl Eugene "Gene" Ingle, January 13, 1934 -
January 7, 2016 ...He graduated with the USNA Class of 1958 and proudly served
his country until he retired in 1978. He then went on to work for General
Dynamics of San Diego and the College of the Desert in Palm Desert where he
retired again in 2004. ... Gene is survived by his loving wife of 49 years,
Mary. A Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 AM on Thursday January 28 at
Our Mother of Confidence, 3131 Governor Drive, San Diego, followed by Military
Honors at Miramar National Cemetery at 12:30 PM. If you are unable to attend, you might want to sign the Guest Book online obituaries.sandiegouniontribune.com.
Jean Ray Whittenberg (23rd Co) 01/17/16 Update 2/12/16 Jean's graveside service, with full honors, Arlington
National Cemetery, will be at 1PM, on Friday, April
8th, 2016. Attendees must be at the Administration Building 01/17/16 Col. Jean Ray Whittenberg, USAF, Ret., 80, of Peachtree City
passed away Jan. 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife Joan Whittenberg; daughter
Janet (Mike) DiBenedetto of Peachtree City; grandson Michael (Ashley)
DiBenedetto, Jr. of Dunwoody; and nephew Gary (Jackie) Whittenberg of Ft.
Collins, Colorado. A funeral service was held on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 3
p.m. in the Chapel of Mowell Funeral Home in Peachtree City. Minister Billy Rowe
officiated. Burial will follow at a later date at Arlington National
Cemetery in Washington, DC. Moston Robert Mullholland (4th Co) (01/12 16) Update 01/17/16 Rev. Dr. Moston Robert "Bob" Mulholland Jr., 79,
passed away on December 20, 2015. He was born on September 3, 1936 in Rutland
VT, the son of Moston and Georgine (Schou) Mulholland. Bob’s life was dedicated to serving and glorifying
God. He was a New Testament scholar, serving as professor of New Testament and
Spiritual Formation at McMurray College in Abilene, TX, and later at Asbury
Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY, also serving as Vice President-Provost and
Chief Academic Officer. He traveled the world teaching in 12 countries such as
Korea and Russia. Bob was a prolific author, writing seven books, biblical
commentaries, multiple reviews and chapters, and contributing to several
revisions of the Holy Bible, including the New Living Translation. He is survived by wife Lynn Mulholland, son Jeremy,
daughter Tareena (Tim), brother Bill (Linda), Marsha (Larry), and furry
companion Charlie the cat. A memorial service was held at the Shirley
Community Church on Tuesday, December 29, at 11:00 am.
From Charlie Pinkham: We just received a late Christmas letter
from Lynn Mulholland, Bob's wife, saying that Bob died on December 20th in
the hospital where he was being treated for advanced cancer and serious
pneumonia. As you may recall, Bob
left the Navy after serving in the Supply Corps and went into the ministry which
he was destined to do! He rose thru
the ranks of the Methodist discipline and became the Provost for Ausbury
Theological Seminary, and developed many programs for transmittal to Churches in
Russia. Bob and I were roommates for our first 3 years at USNA, we were both from VT and both were on varsity Crew teams. ? Lynn's
contact info is as follows: Lynn Mulholland, P.O. Box 622, Greenville, Maine 04441. Home Phone No.: 207-695-2843. Email address is: gwenethsu@gmail.com Charlie
Peter Neil Midgarden (11th Co) (12/21/15) Obituary Mar. 10, 1935 - Dec 18, 2015 `Peter Neil Midgarden was born in rural North Dakota on March 10, 1935. As a child he was a reader and adventurer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping like the heroes in his books. He played all sports in high school. He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958 and became a Naval Aviator, flying A-7 Corsair II's from aircraft carriers during the Vietnam conflict. He retired with the rank of Captain after serving in NATO as the liaison between US and allied forces, for which he was awarded the third highest award given by the Defense Department, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. When he retired, he and his wife chose to live in Silverhill, AL, where for the rest of his life he tended to the needs of family, church and the community. He invested in the lives of youth as a Cub Scout leader for many years. He was a beekeeper, gardener, fruit and vegetable grower, boat builder, woodworker, and baker of specialties from his Norwegian heritage. He was a true gentleman who always spoke with kindness, humility and generosity. His greatest joy was in serving his God, his church, and his family. Pete taught Sunday school and studied the bible before resting each night. There were only two things for which he had no patience: watching TV and eating out. He always preferred a simple meal at home. Mr. Midgarden passed away Friday, December 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gunder and Florence Peters Midgarden and brother, Nels Midgarden. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Aleda Avera Midgarden; son, David (Silvia) Midgarden of Guatemala City, Guatemala; daughter, Anne (Gregg Fugate) Midgarden of Wapakoneta, OH; brother, James (Vickie) Midgarden of Grafton, ND; sister, Sue (Ron) Nichols of Mandan, ND and three grandchildren, Patrick, Agostina and Peter Midgarden. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2 PM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Silverhill, AL. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services in the Fellowship Hall of Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be held in the Silverhill Cemetery in Silverhill, AL. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Arrangements are by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, HWY 59, Robertsdale, AL. Guest Book "Aleda, David, Anne and family Condolences and sympathy to..." See more: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/mobile/obituary.aspx?n=peter-n-midgarden&pid=176957645&fhid=5598 Funeral
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Benjamin Franklin Montoya (5th Co) (12/20/15) Update 12/21/15 "A wake and rosary will be held on January 5th,
2016 at the Sacred Heart Church of Palm Desert, California. The funeral service will be on January 6th at
noon at the Sacred Heart Church of Palm Desert. The graveside service will follow at the Coachella Valley
Public Cemetery. Condolences can be sent to Ben's wife, Ginney at 4361
Whispering Oaks Circle, Granite Bay, CA 95746. Please do not send flowers. If
you would like to honor Ben's memory, please consider a donation to his beloved Seabee Museum: Diamond Anniversary Campaign CEC/Seabee Historical Foundation PO Box 657 Gulfport, MS 39502-0657 Obituary Rear
Admiral Benjamin Franklin Montoya, CEC, U.S. Navy, (Retired) Ben
was born in Indio, California on May 24, 1935 to Benjamin and Margaret Montoya.
The family traces its lineage to Chihuahua, Mexico. He graduated from Coachella
Valley Union High School in 1953 and attended Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo,
California before entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1954, joining his new
friends in the class of 1958. Among
the usual midshipman activities, Ben led the baseball team to many victories,
including two over Army. He was honored as team captain of the '58 team.
The day after graduation, he married his high school sweet heart, Virginia Cox
also of Indio. The long marriage produced five sons, two daughters and 17
grandchildren. The
new Ensign Montoya, CEC, USN began a 32-year career in facilities construction
and maintenance and Seabee battalion duty in Vietnam. He was an early
entrant into the Navy's environmental programs and held various senior command
positions; reaching the pinnacle of the Civil Engineers Corps as Commander,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command and Chief of Civil Engineers. He
retired in 1989 with the rank of Rear Admiral. In addition to his Naval Academy
education, Ben also received degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Georgia Tech and a JD from Georgetown Law School. His civilian career was
spent in the utility industry where he held senior positions with PG&E in
California and as President and CEO of Public Service Co of New Mexico, his
father's home state. Throughout his naval and civilian careers, Ben was an
inspirational leader and role model to all who knew him, especially to Hispanic
Americans. Ben
was appointed to various boards, including the 1995 Base Closure Commission. He
served on the Naval Academy Board of Visitors from 1994 to 1999; the last two
years as Chairman. He was most proud of being nominated by his classmates
and selected by the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association as a 2008
Distinguished Graduate. Ben
passed quietly in the company of his family and classmates. He is survived by
his wife of 57 years, Ginney, his five sons, Ben, Chris, Pat, Mike, and Dave,
his two daughters, Terri and Tasha, plus 17 grandchildren. He leaves two
brothers, Arthur and Santiago (Jim). He was preceded in death by his parents and
brother, Richard. Barbra Minar (Wife of Gary Minar (20th Co)) Barbra Minar passed away on Nov 5th, after a long and courageous struggle with systemic lupus. She contracted the disease shortly after she and Gary were married in 1960 and has been up and down the health scale ever since. She raised 3 children, was a great wife, grandmother, friend, teacher, artist and author. She has written children’s books , inspirational books and her latest “Walking Into The Wind”, about fighting a chronic disease and staying ‘healthy and courageous through it all due to her faith’. She will be missed by so many, but she is with her Lord and suffers no more. From Gary Minar Frank Kenneth Zemlicka (18th Co) (10/26/15) Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kenneth Zemlicka (US Air Force,
Retired) passed from this earthly existence on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from a
well-worn, but worn out heart. Born February 16, 1936 in Manhattan, NY to Frank
H. and Virginia Webster Zemlicka, Frank lived his life with a never ending
thirst for knowledge. After graduating high school, Frank went on to attend
Annapolis Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. He then took his commission in the
United States Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer. As a young officer he
received many awards and rank advancements. Frank served his country honorably
throughout his twenty plus year career. After retiring from the Air Force, he
moved to Utah to be close to his children. As a civilian, he began his second
career as program manager at L-3 Communications (formally Unisys and Sperry
Univac) working for another twenty years. After retiring from L-3, Frank worked
briefly for NASA, helping to design a Space Shuttle Recovery System. Frank was always very active and full of life. His
favorite hobby was tennis and he was ranked in Ohio and in Utah. Hamilton
Racquet Club was a second home to him. He was such a positive force in the lives
of all those he touched. He leaves behind his daughter, Suzanne, two sons, Frank
("Butch") and Paul, 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his Father and Mother, brothers, Paul and Robert, daughter,
Katherine, and great-grand son, Jonah. What a glorious reunion they are now
having - one that he so looked forward to. A private celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later
date and interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery with full
Military Honors, as befitting a gentleman like Frank. Our family would like to thank all of those whom have
ever been touched by our Father and the many, we are sure, who have touched and
held a place in his heart. Thanks, Dad, for being there for us and meaning so
much to us. We miss you already. Until we meet again... We love you.
Joseph Port (23rd Co) (10/18/15) From Gordo Joe
died several days ago...cause unreported. I have the following from USNA: CDR
Joe Port 's funeral will be in St. Andrew's Chapel and committal at
Columbarium on Monday, 26 October at 1400, followed by reception at the Club Joe will be inurned with his beloved Vera who preceded him.
Last Call: Shirley Cordova (Wife of Dick Cordova (17th Co) (10/18/15) Dick Cordova forwarded info that his wife Shirley passed away on the 2nd of October.
Wayne Douglas Gardner (2nd Co) (9/9/15) Wayne Douglas Gardner was born on January 15, 1936 in Flint,
Michigan. He was the only child of the late Arthur and Thelma Gardner. Following
his graduation from Flint Technological High School , Wayne began furthering his
education while serving his country at the US Naval Academy. Following his
graduation in 1958, where he was in the top ten percent of his class, he went on
to serve in the United States Air Force for 3 years on active duty and 5 ½
years as a reservist. After leaving the service, Wayne worked for a short time
at the Michigan Employment office in Flint. It was there that he met co-worker
Sharon Herfurth, who became the love of his life. They married and began their
family together. Wayne and Sharon welcomed 4 beloved daughters: Cheri, Lisa,
Judy and Julie. They raised their children in Livonia, Michigan. A hardworking man, he always found time to spend with
his family. They took many family vacations throughout the years, including
driving across the country to California. In 1962, Wayne earned a Master's Degree in Industrial
Administration from the University of Michigan and initially provided for his
family by working at Ford Motor Company. While working full time and taking an
active role in raising his daughters, Wayne decided to pursue a degree in law
and in 1971 he obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Detroit College of Law. He
joined a law firm and practiced law for 27 years In 1998, Wayne decided to retire to spend more time with his
family. He spent many hours helping his daughters around their homes and
babysitting his cherished grandchildren: Marie, Michael, Matthew, Sarah,
Douglas, Bridget, Alyssa, Mitchell and Jessica. He was always there to provide
support. Being active in his grandchildren's life was important to him. Wayne and Sharon traveled extensively, including trips
to Europe. He also enjoyed collecting model cars, boating, reading and listening
to country music.A strong man of faith, he prayed for his family and others
daily and was active in the church. He served every month at Open Doors Food
Pantry in Canton. and in the church prayer ministry. Although many saw him as a private, quiet man, Wayne
could be the life of the party with his dry sense of humor. On September 5, 2015, Wayne passed away, surrounded by
his loving family. Wayne will be deeply missed by all his family, friends and
those fortunate enough to have known him. Wayne
was the loving husband of Sharon for 56 years. He was the cherished father of
Cheri (Pete) Dwyer, Lisa (Dan) Whitehead, Judy (Bart) Dolley and Julie (Chip)
Stark. He was the proud grandfather of Marie (Jeff) Huntley, Michael Dwyer,
Matthew Whitehead, Sarah Whitehead, Douglas Dolley, Bridget Dolley, Alyssa
Stark, Mitchell Stark and Jessica Stark, and the great-grandfather of Jeffrey
Huntley III. Wayne's
family will receive friends for a visitation on Tuesday September 8, 2015 from
3-8 pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd (east of Newburgh
and I-275) in Livonia. His
life will be celebrated with a funeral service on Wednesday September 9, 2015 at
10:30 am, in state at 10:00 am, at St. Michael Lutheran Church, 7000 N. Sheldon
Rd. (south of Warren Ave) in Canton. For
those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Wayne's memory, the family
suggests donations to: St.
Michael Lutheran Church or Samaritan's Purse www.samaritanspurse.org/donate Harry J Will Funeral Homes Stanley Earl Bump (23rd Co) Update 8/23/15 From Ellie Bump A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 5th , 2015 at 1:00pm at Timber Ridge at Talus, 100 Timber Ridge Way NW, Issaquah, WA. His ashes will be buried at sea. Update 8/18/15 Rear Admiral Stanley Earl Bump, USN (Retired) passed away
August 11, 2015 after battling ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for several years. RADM Bump was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on
September 29, 1936. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958.
He served on two destroyers - USS William C. Lawe (DD 763) and USS Luce (DLG
7) - before accepting Admiral Rickover's invitation to join the submarine force
in 1965. He served on the USS Tecumseh (SSBN 628) (BLUE) and the USS
Flasher (SSN 613) before receiving his first command, the USS Francis Scott Key
(SSBN 657) (BLUE). He served on the staff of Commander Submarine Force,
U.S. Atlantic Fleet for five years. He then commanded the submarine tender
USS Holland (AS 32) in Holy Loch, Scotland, from July 1979 to May 1981. He
next served as Commander, Submarine Squadron SIXTEEN from June 1981 to June 1983
and participated in the development of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia. He was selected for Flag rank in 1984 and served on the
staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. He next served as Commander,
Submarine Group SIX in Charleston, South Carolina, from August 1985 to June
1987. From August 1987 through August 1989, he was assigned as
the Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff Iberian Atlantic Area in Oeiras,
Portugal. Following this tour of duty, he returned to Charleston, South
Carolina assuming command of the Charleston Naval Base in August, 1989. RADM
Bump retired from the Navy on October 1, 1991. He is authorized to wear the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (6 awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation (3 awards) and Portuguese Medal of Merit First Class. From Stan's Family (8/12/15) We would like to inform everyone of the sad news
that our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather, Stan Bump, passed away on
Tuesday morning (8/11/2015). He passed away swiftly and peacefully surrounded by
his immediate family. Edward Wilcox Featherston (16th Co) (7/24/15) Updated 7/31/15 From Keith Featherston On July 19, 2015, Edward W. Featherston, MD, devoted husband
of C. Lynn Featherston; loving father of Edward W. "Ned" Featherston,
Jr. and his wife Jill A. Basye-Featherston. Predeceased by son David J. L.
Featherston and brothers Frank Hunter Featherston and John H. Featherston, Jr..
Cherished grandfather of Alicia A. Basye-Featherston and Lucas W. Santos-Basye.
Dear twin brother of Robert "Keith" Featherston and his wife Dianne C.
Featherston. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ed graduated from Lane
High School in 1953. He attended the United States Naval Academy along with his
twin brother Keith, where Ed was on varsity crew. He attended the University of
Virginia School of Engineering and the Medical College of Virginia. As a youth,
he was active in the Boy Scouts, became an Eagle Scout, and, was awarded the
Order of the Arrow. He loved to tell stories about his adventures hiking across
the United States from a Boy Scout Jamboree when he and his buddies were 15
years old. He married Lynn Featherston in 1960. They had two Boys, David and Ned
Featherston. David was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 15 years. Ed
served in the military as a flight surgeon in Vietnam. He also worked on the
Altitude Chambers at the Natick Research Labs in Natick, Mass. Ed practiced
ophthalmology in Timonium, MD and Westminster, MD. He was the Chief of
Ophthalmology at the Church Home Hospital before it closed. Ed was an avid
sailor. He used to boast that he once sailed from Annapolis, MD to Bermuda using
only Celestial Navigation. He loved swimming, hiking, camping, scuba diving and
just about anything that involved the outdoors including water. His home was,
"home base", for his sons and his son's friends. Most of all, Ed loved
his family, He was a wonderful father, grandfather and friend. He will be
missed. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 AM at Dulaney Valley
Memorial Gardens Chapel. Contributions may be made to National Parkinson
Foundation, gift processing center, PO Box 5018, Hagerstown, Md. 21741-5018.
Arrangements by Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. A memorial service was held Saturday 25 July), 11 AM at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel. Contributions may be made to: National Parkinson Foundation, gift processing center Earlier correspondence from Keith: My twin
brother, Dr, Ed Featherston , (Medical
Doctor), who has been suffering from Parkinson's Disease for many years is now in Hospice. Keith Featherston ('58 - 8th Company)
Betty Macauley (Wife of Bill Macauley (2nd Co) (07/21/15) From Bill Macauley My wife of 56 years, Betty Macauley, died
peacefully on May 1st while in hospice care in Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick,
Maine. She had been in declining health for several years and finally just
didn't have the strength to go on. She leaves her daughter Kim Edgar of
Homestead, Florida, her son William Macauley MSgt USAF (Ret) of Rosamond,
California, three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Respecting her wishes there were no
services. She was cremated and her ashes will be scattered in her favorite
spot near the shore of our property in Brunswick on a future date. With profound sadness, Bill Macauley Edna Felix (Wife of Ken Felix (19th Co) (7/15/15) From Pete Westphal Some of you may not know that Edna Felix, widow of our classmate Ken Felix, died last week apparently of liver cancer. None of us 58ers knew until the obituary was announced in the local newspaper last Monday. Edna was active in USNA affairs specifically the alumni association Low Country chapter luncheons. Lee and Arden Polhill, Bob Mason and George Stubbs attended the wake yesterday. Curtis Sterling Sword, Jr. (9th Co) (6/8/15) From Jim
Adkins I made contact this week with Curt’s son Curt III.
Russ suggested I use the internet which I did and Russ’s suggestion as usual
was the right idea. Curt was diagnosed about three years ago with Encephalitis
caused by a virus probably from a mosquito bite. He had severe swelling of
the brain but recovered once he had the right medication. However, the
virus came back a second time and his health deteriorated pretty quickly.
In the meantime, Judith was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Judith
initially took care of Curt, then Curt took care of her and finally she took
care of him. It has been a tough several years. Fortunately Curt III lives
close by and I can tell from talking with him that he has been a major help to
them. He was at their house to cook breakfast on Mother’s Day and that
was the day Curt died. Curt III said his Dad had told him a couple of days
earlier that he was ready to go and all he wanted was food and water. The situation with Judith is she is having Chemo treatments
and is also on Dialysis. She can take a call and her number is 858 925
7495. She does not do email. She is still living at the following address: 950 Santa Florencia Solana Beach, CA 92075
William Carroll Hotard (3rd Co) Update 6/8/15 Commander William C. Hotard, USN (Ret.), died at Whidbey
Island, WA, on 14 May 2015. He was 78 years old. “Bill” was born in College Station, TX, and entered the
Naval Academy from Bryan, TX. He graduated in June 1958 as a member of the Third
Company. After graduation, he attended naval aviation training in Pensacola, FL. Upon completion of flight training, he flew in an
anti-submarine squadron (VS-29) then attended the Naval Postgraduate School in
1964-1965. He transferred to the University of Maryland for further postgraduate
education, finishing in 1966. After graduate school, he flew in several squadrons and was
stationed at the Naval Academy as an instructor for two years. After that, he
served in VR-24 in Naples, Italy, for four years, then three years at NamTraGru
in Memphis, TN. His final Navy assignment was as commanding officer of the PASS
office at FleetAirMed in Naples, Italy. He retired as a commander in 1981. His
awards included the Air Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy
Meritorious Unit Medal. After retirement, Bill began his civilian career, teaching
computer science at the University of California, San Diego. He earned an MS in
computer science while teaching there. He taught at UCSD until 1995, when he
moved to Oak Harbor, on Whidbey Island, WA. At Oak Harbor, Bill was heavily involved in community life. He
was active in Habitat for Humanity, The Oak Harbor Yacht Club, MOAA, the
Mariner's Cove Homeowners Association and Grace by the Sea Anglican Church. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, the former Lola C.
Schuck; daughters, Christine Seiveno and Susan Hotard; brother, John Hotard; and
two grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted on 21 May 2015 at Grace by
the Sea Anglican Church, followed by cremation. His ashes will be scattered in
the waters of Possession Sound to commemorate his love of sailing in the local
waters.
From Gordo I have been asked by Lola Hotard, wife of classmate, William C. Hotard (Bill/ Third Company), to notify the class that Bill passed away suddenly on Thursday, 14 May. Their address is: 2292 N. Mariners Beach Dr., Oak Harbor, Washington 98277. Tel: 360-279-8518. Funeral arrangements are pending but Lola is aiming for a funeral in Oak Harbor on Thursday, 21 May. Lance Herold (5th Co) (5/4/15) From Ron Fisher Jennifer,
Lance Herold’s daughter, called and told me that Lance had peacefully passed
away in his sleep during the early morning hours, Sunday, April 26 and
that he had gone to bed about midnight the evening before in very good
spirits. Lance had been battling diabetes for years but was still playing
softball up until a few years ago. Jennifer also said that “there will be a page set up for Dad
on the website there, we are trying to put together a face book memorial page
for Dad and they will have a link there for it.” Visitation will be on Monday May 4th, 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm
and a service will be held on Tuesday May 5th at 1:00 pm at: Reception to follow at the home of Noel Herold, Lance's brother at 11385 Attingham Court, Manassas, VA 20111. Noel will have maps with directions to his home There is a video of photos of Lance ands family on the web site www.fmfh.com Internment at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Obituary: On
Sunday April 26, 2015, Lance Herold, CAPT, USN Ret. died peacefully in his
sleep. He was the loving father of Brett, Jennifer, Douglas, James Elwood Harvey III (20th Co) (5/4/15) James E. Harvey III, 80, of Brick, passed on Monday, April 13,
2015, at Arcadia Hospice House, Arcadia, FL. Born in Long Branch, he lived
in Little Silver before moving to Brick in 1978. He also resided in Punta Gorda,
FL. Jim was a graduate of the US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland in
1958. He served in the United States Navy for 23 years, retiring as a
captain. He worked for the US Government as an Electronics Engineer and
retired in 2001 from Fort Monmouth. He is survived by his wife, Rita; his sons, Michael and
his wife Laura Di Napoli, Darrin Di Napoli, and James Harvey; his daughter,
Karen Harvey; and 6 grandchildren. He also leaves his sister, Jane Harvey. Visiting will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Monday, April
20 at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, 2482 Church Road, Toms River.
Funeral services 12 noon at the funeral home. Entombment to follow at St. Anne
Cemetery, Wall. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project
or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. www.silvertonmemorial.com Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd. Toms River, NJ 08753 (732) 255-6363
Thomas Holt McCormick (18th Co) (04/10/15) Memorial service for Ret. Colonel Thomas (Tom) Holt McCormick of Auburn, Alabama, is Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 1 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Opelika, Alabama. Reverend Earl Ballard is officiating. A reception will be held immediately following the service. Mr. McCormick, who died on March 10, 2015, in Columbus, Georgia, was born in Hinton, West Virginia on April 15, 1937. He was raised by his school-teaching parents Mac and Martha McCormick in West Virginia. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 and received his Master's Degree from the University of Missouri. Tom served 24 years in the U.S. Air Force and his career field was missiles. Upon his service retirement, he continued working with missiles in Huntsville, Alabama, finishing at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. Later he became a United Nations weapons inspector and traveled to Iraq looking for weapons of mass destruction. As a civilian, he headed up the Hancock County Food Pantry in Mississippi. Tom loved his country and his church, where he ran the We Care Ministry. He was involved with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Auburn teaching history classes. He enjoyed gardening, his dog, his family and Auburn sports. His was a life of service. He is survived by wife of fifty-five years Sally, daughters Lea McCormick of Los Angeles and Kate McCormick of Minneapolis, son Cary McCormick of Phoenix and two grandsons Austin and Chase. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Samaritan's Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607 or Feeding God's Children, TMUC, 800 Second Ave., Opelika, AL 36801. Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. www.jeffcoattrant.com. Jeanne Stubbs (Wife of George Stubbs (17th Co)) (3/13/15) Jeanne Stubbs died on March 10th. More info will be provided as we receive it. August William Brewer (17th Co) (3/8/15) Update 7/6/15 From Gordo Bill Brewer’s wife Deb informed me that a service for Bill at the Naval Academy columbarium has been scheduled for 1100 on the 12th of August. From Bill Schraam: I am saddened to have to pass the word
that August William Brewer died on Thursday the 5th of March 2015.
According to his wife, Debbie, Bill had been ill for some time and his
heart finally failed him. The family plans to have a service for
him at the Naval Academy at a later date. I
have given Debbie the contact information for the Chaplin's office at the
Academy and they will make all the arrangements.
As soon as a date is scheduled for the service I will let you know.
I have also offered to help Debbie with the drafting of an obituary for
Shipmate. Bill Donald Malcolm Robinson (13thCo) (3/5/15) Update 6/1/15 From Tom Powell Barbara
Robinson, wife of Donald M. Robinson, (13th Company), and her family have asked
me to notify the class that Don passed away on March 1, 2015. Don, commissioned
in the U. S. Marine Corps, was 78 years old. Their address is: P. O. Box 4630,
Palm Springs CA, 92263. Funeral Mass and a celebration of life were held at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palm Desert, California. In lieu of flowers,
contributions were sent to ALS, and Disabled American Veterans. 3/5/15 Donald M.
Robinson, 78, born on October 10, 1936, in Los
Angeles, CA, passed away March 1, 2015. He resided in Palm Springs, CA at the
time of his passing. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn,
Cathedral City, CA. More info will be provided as soon as it becomes
available.
James Goodwin Brewer (19th Co) (2/15/15) Belated Notice from Bill Brewer's daughter, Jill . Jim died about two years ago. More info will be provided as it is available.
Thomas E. Lacy, Jr. (Non Grad) (2/10/15) Thomas E. Lacy, Jr., 80 of
Fayetteville, passed way Wednesday night, January 28, 2015 surrounded by his
loving family. Born in Ilion, on January 24, 1935, he was the son of Thomas E.
and Mildred Lacy, Sr. He attended Columbian Prep School, the Naval
Academy, Colgate Collage and obtained his Bachelors and Masters degree in
Education from Oswego State University. Prior to retirement, Tom was
a teacher for Jamesville-DeWitt Schools for 35 years. He was a member of the
Dewitt Community Church, and the Masonic Lodge of Fayetteville as the Head
Master. Tom was also a dedicated wood worker, he loved to read, do puzzles,
watch sports especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. He was
a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife,
Donna Marie Brown Lacy of 55 years; daughter, Kristin (Clifford) Thomas; son,
Erick (Ilkenia) Lacy; sister, Joyce Dussault; and seven grandchildren, Benjamin,
Aaron, William, Simon, Ivy, Val and Ana. Funeral services were held
on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Eaton-Tubbs Fayetteville
Chapel, E. Genesee St., Fayetteville. For a guest book please
visit: EATON - TUBBS Date of Death: January 28,
2015 Eaton-Tubbs Funeral
Home 315-637-3214 Published in Syracuse Post Standard from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2015 Laura Ann Wilcox Manazir (Wife of Bud Manazir (12th Co)) (01/24/15) The following is from Bud: On Feb. 7th at 10 AM we will celebrate the life of the
beautiful Laura Ann Wilcox Manazir. The celebration service will take place at
the Sheperd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 26001 Muirlands Blvd. ,
Mission Viejo, Ca 92691. The very closest main intersection is the
I-5 Freeway and La Paz Road. The location puts the church just north of La Paz
and across the street from an Albertson's supermarket. If you are able to attend, we would love you to be with
us. If you not able to be with us, we know you will be there in spirit. There will be a reception on the church campus after the
service, please send Bud a short return email, so we can be assured that we
provide sufficient refreshments. (Remember only Jesus was able to divide the
loaves and fishes. Thanks.) We know this beautiful lady touched numerous lives, then
all together on the 7th we will wish her God’s speed and absolutely know that
she has RE-joined her band of angels, because she was one on earth and she
has returned to her previous assignment to watch over many, not just us few. But
we were the privileged ones! We got to love her. For those who need to arrangement for accommodations, search the cities of Mission Viejo, Lake Forest or Laguna Hills.
David Bruce Gibson (9thCo)) (01/01/15) Captain
David Bruce Gibson, USN (Ret.) '58, age 77, of Rogers, Arkansas died Thursday,
December 25, 2014 in Fayetteville. He was born February 16, 1937 in Glen Ridge,
New Jersey to David Stanley and Janet Lucille Cornell Gibson. Although a native
of New Jersey, he attended Admiral Farragut Academy, a naval honor school, in
St. Petersburg, Florida for his last three years of high school prior to
receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated in
June of 1958 in the 9th Company from the Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he
became a Navy line officer. He served on five ships, all capable of speeds
greater than 30 knots, over a 31 year career; Charles P. Cecil (DDR-835),
Stickell (DDR-888), Wright (CC-2), Richmond K. Turner (CG-20) and Ranger
(CV-61). With a mid-career change in naval designator to Engineering Duty
Officer he served at four industrial activities: Hunters Point Naval Shipyard,
Ship Repair Facility Subic Bay, Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters in
Washington D.C. and the Supervisor of Shipbuilding and Repair in Boston. In
between duty stations, Dave did post graduate work at Harvard Business School
and the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, California where he earned a
Master’s Degree in Physical Oceanography. During Dave’s career, he received
numerous awards and decorations. He retired from the Navy in 1989 on the parade
grounds of the Washington Navy Yard. His civilian career then started in
Washington, D.C. as a senior project manager for Ronson Management Corporation.
In 1991, he began the rewarding career of teaching high school physics and
mathematics in northern Virginia. He retired to the good life in 1996 to the
shoreline of Beaver Lake in Rogers, Arkansas along with wintering over in the
lower Rio Grande Valley. With free time, he published two books of his Navy
experiences and developed an extensive ancestral database. Dave had a lifelong
love of the sea and in retirement he continued this passion by cruising the high
seas in style to many places around the world. He never received a phone call on
these cruises concerning an engineering problem below decks. Born:
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Paul Frank Malcewicz (5th Co) (12/12/14) Paul Malcewicz, USNA class of ’58,
died suddenly on
Dec 6th, 2014, at home in Walnut Creek, CA. His health had been failing
over the past few years. It was a blessing that he died quickly and he did
not suffer. He would have wanted it this way. Paul was born in
Utica, New York, son of Frank and Stephanie Malcewicz. When he was 2 the
family moved to California. He always considered himself a
"California Boy". Paul attended grammar and high school in San
Francisco. He was a gifted athlete and played football for Archbishop
Riordan High and later for Stanford University. He also excelled in
baseball and tennis . He was on the wrestling team at the Academy. He was
very proud to be a graduate of Annapolis. He often spoke of all the
wonderful times he had there and of his many friends. Of course his escapades
will be remembered by those who knew him After spending 10 years in the
Navy, he went to work for Pac Bell-AT&T, from which he retired after nearly
30 years. Paul loved to hunt and fish when he was younger.
Reading was his passion and second to that, his "discussions".
These were well known. He is survived by his daughter Alicia (John) Deffebach,
his grandchildren, Mitchell, Lillian, Rachel and Harry, his sister, Joan Loberg,
whose grandson, Nicholas Loberg, is attending the Academy, four nephews, one
niece and his former wife, Dellie Malcewicz. His daughter, Stephanie predeceased
him. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on
Saturday, January 10, 2015, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Walnut Creek,
CA. Interment with military honors following the service at Holy Cross cemetery
in Colma , CA, near his parents.
Patricia Woodbury (Wife of Mike Woodbury (7th Co) (12/9/14) From Mike: Patricia passed away on October 9th,
2014. She was at home with me and our 4 children at her side. She
was diagnosed with cancer early this year and underwent surgery on May 7th.
When presented with the option of a second surgery, she let me and the family
know that she would have no more surgery and she chose to enter hospice care at
home. Patricia was born in Norfolk, VA in Feb. 1944. Her dad (USNA,
1929) was serving on one of the support ships preparing for the invasion of
Normandy which took place 4 months later. She loved the Navy and the 7th
Co. Class of 58 folks with whom she had shared good times at our various
gatherings. I’ll miss her greatly, but I’m grateful that she was with
me for 50 years.
Frederick Williams Laing, Jr. (24th Co ) From
Chet Kunz and Pat Hanavan: Fred (Bill) Laing, 24th company, passed away Monday night.
Pneumonia caused his heart to finally stop, and he died peacefully.
Celebration of Fred Laing’s life will be Sunday, 21
September, from 1 to 4 at the farm: 65 Whippoorwill Rd, Hillsdale, NY. There
will be graveside services at the family lot, but time is not yet set. Chet and Debby Kunz report that Navy Mutual Aid is very
helpful in these circumstances. Word should be put out to the ladies that they
are the number 1 call to make! Gordo
Mary Lee Gebhart (Wife of Ken Gebhart (14th Co)) (8/30/14) From Ken Mary Lee died this morning (August 28, 2014) of heart failure. We fought it for two years. More details to follow. John Lawrence Higgins Jr. (15th Co) (8/27/14) John Lawrence Higgins Jr., 79, of Wyckoff, NJ died August 25, 2014. Beloved husband of Katherine (Carroll) Higgins of Wyckoff. Loving father of John and his wife Ellen of Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ; Mary Katherine and her husband Glenn Schulhafer of Waldwick, NJ; James and his wife Andrea of Wayne, NJ and Erin and her husband Don McLoughlin of Glen Rock, NJ. Dear Grandfather of Jack, Maddie, Meg, Shannon, James, Cate and Will. Larry graduated Ridgewood High School Class of '53; Wyoming Seminary Class of '54 and the United States Naval Academy Class of '58. Larry was President of Higgins Buick, Inc. in Ridgewood before his retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Ridgewood Country Club and Trout Unlimited. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, August 29, 2014 at
10 AM at St. Gabriel The Archangel R.C. Church, Saddle River. Visitation
Thursday, August 28th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home,
Ridgewood. Interment Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers donations
to U.S. Naval Academy Foundation for Athletic Excellence, 25 Maryland Ave,
Annapolis, MD 21401, in his memory would be appreciated. www.vanemburgh.com.
Harry James Hansen III (15th Co) (8/27/14) From
Gordo I regret
to forward the following from Mary Hansen: Today, Harry passed away after battling
cancer for over 2 years. He was a member of the 15th Company and took his
commission in the Air Force, later to return to his Navy roots. We resided in Hampstead, NC for the last
20 years and our families are spread across the country. I will pass along any additional details when I receive them.
Charles Robert Larson (8th Co) Update 7/28/14 : Baltimore Sun Obituary Update 8/8/14 Bio From Memorial Service Program Dear Classmates, It is with profound regret that I must
announce that our classmate, leader, and hero to many of us died at home Friday
night. Chuck had waged a long and valiant fight against leukemia. Chuck's funeral will be as follows Wednesday 30 July 2014 1000 - Memorial Service Naval Academy
Chapel 1100- Burial USNA Cemetery Early arrival is recommended. Gordo John Kurtz Gilligan (24th Co) From John Potter Update 7/24/14 John
Kurtz Gilligan passed peacefully among the pines of the El Dorado National
Forest. The advance of congestive heart failure never kept Kurtz from
frequenting the Sierra Region he so loved.
James Stewart Wilson, Jr. (5th Co) Captain James (Jim) S. Wilson, Jr., age 78, of
Corpus Christi and Huffman, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. He
was born on June 24, 1936 in Schenectady, New York to parents, James S. and Ruth
Wilson. Jim graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy
(Class of 58) where he lettered in 150 lb. football as a tackle. After
graduating from submarine school, he served aboard the destroyer,
"Hale" and submarines, "Balao, Pickeral, and Henry L. Stimson".
Captain Wilson participated in the Cuban Missile Crisis Blockade and was a plank
owner and original Gold Crew Member (weapon's officer) aboard the Polaris
submarine, "Henry L. Stimson" during his active duty. He left active
duty as a Lt. Commander to spend more time at home with his wife and three young
sons, however, achieved the rank of Captain in the Naval Reserves. As a civilian, Jim worked for many years for
Texas Instruments in the Houston area, received a patent, and traveled
extensively throughout Europe for Geo-Physical sales. He formed Nav-Mar, a
marine surveying company with longtime friend, Captain F.M.
Kershaw, and later worked with his brother, Bill at Montrose Molding in New
Jersey. Close to retirement, Jim moved to Corpus Christi where he worked for On
Call Mooring, and as a ship agent for La Quinta Marine.Jim was an active builder
and "Mr. Fix it" for most of his life. A few of his projects included:
building a sailboat, kayak, go cart, TV, lake house and airplane (TeenieTwo),
which he flew for many years. He was an active member of the Experimental
Aircraft Association and held officer positions in the local Houston chapter. In
later years, Jim became an avid radio control model aircraft hobbyist, building
and flying numerous models. He also enjoyed skeet shooting at the Corpus Christi
Naval Air Station (Sands skeet club), windsurfing, and hunting with his family
and friends. Jim was always an active supporter of his
son's athletic endeavors and attended a vast majority of their games, especially
Huffman Falcons football. You always knew when Jim Wilson was in the stands. He
served as the president of the Falcon's Football Booster Club.
In the words that still echo with his family, Jim Wilson would say,
"Tide, Time, and Formation wait for no man, I am shoving off"!
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Katherine Apgar.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Burke Wilson; brother William
(Bill) Wilson; three sons, Grant (Bonnie), Bruce (Kate), and Rich; and six
grandchildren, Taylor, Eric, Courtney, Kyle, Lindsey, and Kelsey. Graveside
Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 at Coastal Bend
State Veterans Cemetery. A Memorial
Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014 in the Coastal Bend
Hall at Mirador in Corpus Christi , Texas (5857 Timbergate Dr.). In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the James S. Wilson Memorial Foundation at the . The Wilson family would like to thank the
staff at the Mirador Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care units, as well as,
Hospice for their love and support. To view tribute, please visit www.seasidefuneral.com.
Robert Langdon Halterman (18th Co) Robert L. Haltermann of Ft.
Lauderdale, FL formerly of Darnestown, Maryland, a former Air Force officer,
NASA engineer and space tourism advocate died on June 1st, 2014. Mr. Haltermann was born in Johnson City, New York and lived parts of his youth in New Jersey and Maine. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy and won an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy from Maine's 2nd District Congressman Charles P. Nelson. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy in 1958, Mr. Haltermann was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. He became one of the first Atlas-ICBM Launch Officers assigned to the nation's first operational ICBM wing at Francis E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Captain Haltermann and his crew were on duty throughout the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962. In later years, on tour in Russia and listening to folk singers while having lunch in the Kremlin, he remarked how strange it was being entertained by those who were once targeted by nuclear missiles under his control. In 1963, he took a position with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center at Greenbelt, Maryland. During his tenure at Goddard he led a team to integrate and launch scientific satellites from the Western Test Range that resulted in three successful launches; directed advanced upper stage development programs and performed pioneering work on solid, cryogenic liquid and hybrid engines and stages; and led the effort for seeing the Center's payload accommodations designed into the new Space Shuttle transportation system. After three years at the Consumer Product Safety Commission where he was involved in the recall process of over 200 hazardous products, Mr. Haltermann returned to NASA Headquarters to develop Space Shuttle utilization policy. One policy accommodated the first non-government space participants as Payload Specialists. In 1984, he retired from NASA to become a principal for an
entrepreneurship that chartered the Space Shuttle as a private space liner. He
represented the company's interests to White House and Congressional leaders,
negotiated payload integration agreements with NASA and service contracts with
payload customers. After booking the inaugural flight, the venture ended
prematurely in the wake of the Challenger accident. Mr. Haltermann then became
an Associate Contractor supporting the International Space Station. He performed
development work in the areas of operations and commercial utilization for the
NASA Headquarters and Program offices. Mr. Haltermann's NASA awards included the
Apollo Operations Task Force Group Achievement Award. Towards the end of his
career he joined the Space Transportation Association and led an effort to lay
the groundwork for the coming of public space travel. He conducted the
"Going Public" series of space tourism conferences. His Division
distinguished itself by being awarded the first Space Tourism Pioneer
"Orbit" Award for a not-for-profit organization. Mr. Haltermann co-owned
with his wife Phyllis a travel agency. They traveled extensively to Europe,
Asia, Africa and North and South America. He enjoyed the live theater, symphony
and opera as he regularly attended the Kennedy Center, National Theater and on
several occasions the London Stage. Mr. Haltermann's marriage
to Kayla Winrow Fitzmaurice ended in divorce. From that marriage he is survived
by two sons, Kurt Warren Haltermann of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ryan Scott
Haltermann of Calgary, Alberta and a daughter, Leslie Kim Prosser of Surry,
British Columbia, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr.
Haltermann's second wife, the former Phyllis Ann Clar, preceded him in death in
2009. The family will receive
guests on Friday, June 13th from 1:00pm until 2:00pm when the Memorial Service
will be held at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by: Kraeer Funeral Home
and Cremation Center, 200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Phone:
954-941-4111.
Henry GeorgeVargo (17th Co) (6/6/14) Update 9/20/14 From Gordo I received the following: My name is
Maurann (Vargo) Hakun. I wanted to invite you and your classmates to my
father's memorial service at the Naval Academy Columbarium. His service
will be on Friday October 10th at 1130 with a reception immediately following at
the Officers' Club. There is no mass....just a short ceremony at the
Columbarium. Also, could you please ask them to let me know if they are
coming so that I may have an accurate head count for the reception? Please contact me nlt 1 October if you will attend. Include the number who will be going to the Club. Gordo
Henry “Hank’ George Vargo of
Jacksonville, Florida passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at the age
of 77. Born on September 17, 1936 in Greensburg,
Pennsylvania to Henry C. and Anna R. (Masarik) Vargo.
He graduated from Saint Vincent College Preparatory School in 1953 and
then was appointed to the United States Naval Academy, where he graduated on
June 4, 1958. On June 5, 1958, he
married the former Josephine Ann Littler in Hank is survived by his brother, Thomas E.
and his wife, Judith Vargo of Woodland Park, Colorado; six children, Roberta
(Curt) Levsen of Enoch, Utah, H. Vance Vargo and his wife Susan of Saginaw,
Michigan, John T. Vargo of A celebration of life and Memorial Mass will
be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 5th, at Holy Spirit Catholic
Church, 11665 Fort Caroline Road, Jacksonville and a Memorial reception at
American Legion Post 316 off Atlantic Avenue shortly thereafter.
His remains will be interred at the Columbarium at the
Jacob Evert Illes (16th Co) LtCol Jacob (Bud) Iles, USMC (Ret) went to his Heavenly Home
23 May 2014. He is survived by Elaine, his wife of 55 years , his son Dr.
Brett Iles, PhD, one brother Rev. Richard Iles, and his wife Peggy, one nephew
Brian and one niece Khristy. Bud was a member of the First Conservative Baptist Church,
Jacksonville, Fla. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made
to the First Conservative Baptist Church 12021 Old Saint Augustine Road.
Jacksonville FL 32258. Visiting hours at Craig Funeral Home May 29th (Thursday)
at 6-8 PM Funeral Services will be held at First Conservative Baptist
Church May 30th (Friday): 12:00 – 12:30 Visiting 12:30 – 1:30 Funeral Service 2:15 - Internment at
Jacksonville National Cemetery
Ellie Browne (Wife of Ed Browne (5th Co)) Burial for Ellie Browne, widow of '58 classmate, Edward R. Browne, will be at 9:00 AM at Arlington Cemetery on Thursday, June 5 with instructions to check in no later than 8:30 AM in the Admin Bldg and provide your own transportation within the Cemetery.
Michael Marion Dallam (6th Co) (5/7/14) Update 6/9/14 From
Joyce Dallam:: On July 28th, starting with a ceremony at 10am at the
Columbarium on the Yard of the USNA, we will honor and bid farewell to
Mike. After the inurnment, at approximately 10:30, we will gather in
the USNA Chapel for a Memorial Service and afterwards, from 11:15 to 1:30 there
will be a luncheon buffet available at the Naval Academy Club for
all who wish to stay and eat, visit and reminisce. Mike's family and I will love to see all who can make
it. For those who can't, think of us in prayers on that day.
Update 5/25/14 Mike will be inurned at USNA on Monday 28 July. Further details will follow 5/7/14 Mike died on 30 April 2014 at 8:20 PM (EDT) in Pennsylvania. The following is from his wife, Joyce : My darling Mike left us all Wednesday evening, April 30th. He
was surrounded by loving family. I held his hand till the end and beyond. For
all who knew him you know how much I have lost. For those who did not get to
meet him I am sorry because he was a man of great love and compassion and
caring. It was my privilege to have been his wife. We filled our few short years
with as much adventure and fun and love as we could. I now have a lifetime of
stories to share. Mike's legacy to me is his beautiful family and through them
he will always be with me. At some point in the future there will be an
inurnment ceremony for Mike's ashes at the USNA. Keep Mike's children,
grandchildren and me in your thoughts and prayers as we come to grips with the
full extent of our loss and try to heal from it.". Mike died of Pulmonary Fibrosis complicated by Parkinson's Disease but he mostly died from the continual and increasing restrictions on his life. He accepted when he could no longer fly with the thought we could still drive. When the fractured vertebra was discovered that made long distance travel difficult but as long as he and I could get out to go to movies and dinner he thought he could be satisfied with that. But, when even a trip away from home became too grueling, the light went out of his eyes and he died shortly after. He held on till his daughters, Meg and Amy, and his two grandsons, David and Andy, could get there. His son, Matt, had been with him for 5 days prior to that and they had had a very loving and meaningful time. Surrounded by those who loved him so dearly, Mike left us. It was as beautiful a passing as we could make for him. He was at home, under the care of hospice, so he got to look out at the yard just beginning to blossom and around the room at objects that had meaning and the faces of people he loved. We held on to him till the very end. His grip on my hand was amazing and did not weaken until he was gone. I held his left hand with my left hand and reached my right up to cover his loving heart and left it there till it ceased to beat. I don't think I will ever meet his like again. Joseph Fredrick Rosenberg (20th Co) (5/7/14) Update 5/15/14 Captain
Joseph Fredrick Rosenberg, USMC, died in Springfield, Tennessee on 20 April 2014
at age 80. Fred was born on 29 March 1934 in Troy, Alabama, the son of Joseph
Samuel Rosenberg and Jeanne Solomon Rosenberg. He graduated from Troy High
School in 1952. Fred applied for a Congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval
Academy and was selected a third alternate. Considering the probability of the
third alternate not moving up to primary, he attended the University of North
Carolina in Chapel Hill from 1952 to 1954. In his sophomore year, the third
alternate moved up to a primary appointment and Fred entered the Naval Academy
with the Class of 1958. He graduated from the Academy on 4 June 1958 as a member
of the 20th Company, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Engineering and a commission as 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Marine Corps. The
“Southern Gentleman”, as he was known to his Company-mates, was a member of
the Varsity Golf and Pistol teams, lettering in both sports and making the
All-American Pistol Team. Fred
attended Marine Corps Officers’ Basic School at Quantico, Virginia, and in
1959 was accepted for flight training at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida,
earning his Naval Aviator wings in September 1960.
Although his flight training preference at Pensacola was jet attack,
circumstances led him into helicopters and, in 1960, he was assigned to Marine
Helicopter Squadron HMM 361 (“Flying Tigers”) at El Toro Marine Corps Air
Station (MCAS), Santa Ana, California where he flew the HUS-1 “Seahorse”
helicopter and served as Squadron Engineering Test Pilot. Two years later, he
was reassigned to HMM 163 (“Ridge Runners”), Marine
Air Group 36, Third Marine Aircraft Wing at MCAS El Toro. Fred
resigned his Marine Corps commission in 1962 and became a Senior Flight Analysis
Engineer at the Lockheed Corporation “Skunk Works” in Burbank, California,
working on the development of the long-range SR-71 “Blackbird”
reconnaissance aircraft under Kelly Johnson, a well-known aeronautical
innovator. In 1967, Fred moved to Nashville, Tennessee, and attended Nashville
School of Law, earning a jurisprudence law degree in 1971. For 43 years he
practiced law in Tennessee, seventeen in Springfield as a country lawyer with
his office in his barn at Hidden Pond Farm, accompanied by his German Shepherd
dogs and his cars. Fred wrote in his USNA ’58 20th Company
autobiography that he apparently had followed his instincts after being accused
of being a “sea lawyer” in his Plebe year at the Academy. Fred was a longtime member of Toastmasters, where he met his future wife, Shelly Liebson. They were married in 2000. He was also a member of the Freolac Club of Vanderbilt University in Nashville for over 30 years where, between 1992 and 2003, he presented numerous literary papers for discussion and critical review. He was an avid reader and loved cars. At the time of his passing, he had started writing his second book - a remembrance of the cars he had owned throughout his life and the circumstances and antics associated with each car. His first book, entitled Practicing, was a published collection of case law from his practice. In
addition to Shelly, Fred is survived by his children Alexandra Rosenberg
Greenberg, Stephen Rosenberg, Sally Rosenberg Swanson, and step-daughter Jessica Liebson;
a brother, John Rosenberg; and six grandchildren. Memorial
services were conducted on 26 April 2014 at Austin and Bell Funeral Home in
White House, Tennessee. A graveside service is planned at Green
Hills Cemetery in Troy, Alabama on 19 July 2014 where Fred’s
ashes will be scattered and a marker will be placed at the site of his
parents’ burial place. Pete Russell ’58, Gene Deegan ’58, Dick Buss ’58, and the Rosenberg Family Update 5/13/14 From
Fred's widow, Shelly: We will be having a “gathering” at the site of Fred’s parents’ burial place in Green Hills Cemetery in Troy, Alabama on the 19th of July at noon. A marker has been ordered and will be placed on his parents’ grave site before the gathering. Our service will be a stand up one so it will not be long. We will also be scattering his ashes at the site at that time. James Leo Fitzgerald, Jr. (3rd Co) (4/12/14) Updated 5/7/14) Jim passed away on 30 March, 2014 due to congestive heart failure. Becky Fitzgerald provided the following obituary: Commander
James L. Fitzgerald Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on 30 March, 2014 at home in
Aiea, HI. He was known as Rick to
his family, Fitz to his classmates and Jim to others. He
was born in Bay Shore, Long Island to James L. and Grace (Doyle) Fitzgerald on
July 18, 1935. They moved to
Syracuse, NY when he was three. He
graduated with the Christian Brothers Academy Class of 1953, where he was an
All-City football player. He was
very proud when his senior year CBA football team was inducted into the 2012
Lasallian Athletic Hall of Fame. He
next attended Bullis School, Class of 1954, where he played baseball and
football. The “Little Admirals”
met the greatest University of Maryland freshman football team since 1947 and
defeated them 26-7 in the first annual Silver Bowl Charity game.
Fitz then brought his red head of hair and athletic ability to the Naval
Academy where his talents at a number of activities soon became evident,
particularly his play with the football squad.
He graduated and was commissioned with the Class of 1958, a member of
Third Company (the Brigade’s Color Company, 1957-1958). Fitz
loved sea duty. A Surface Warfare Officer, he served aboard BORDELON (DDR 881);
COMDESDIV 262; XO, CLAUD JONES (DE 1033); XO, VOGELGESANG (DD 862);
Aide/Executive Assistant COMSIXTHFLT. Shore
duty: Naval Postgraduate School, MS
degree in Operations Analysis; Strategic Analysis Support Group, Washington, DC;
Bureau of Naval Personnel; XO, Data Processing Service Center Pacific; CO, Navy
Regional Data Automation Center, Pearl Harbor, HI.
He retired from active duty on 1 July, 1983. Jim
had two private sector jobs before retiring in 1990. The
first as Director, Pacific Region with Systems Management America Corporation
and the second as Manager, Pacific Region with Bolt Beranek and Newman
Communications Corporation. Rick
was predeceased by his parents and younger brother Michael.
He is survived by his loving wife Rebecca Fitzgerald; daughter Karen
(Frank) Marrero who brought him great pride and joy; beloved grandson Frankie;
sister JoAn (William) Feyerabend with whom he shared a close bond; and many dear
nieces and nephews. He
worked hard, he played hard. He
enjoyed sharing good meals, wine and laughter with family and friends.
He loved and was loved in return. Jim's ashes will be scattered at sea with a committal ceremony performed aboard a deployed U. S. Navy ship.
Sandra Louise Johnson (Wife of Dick Johnson 23rd Co ) (5/7/14) Sandra
Louise Johnson, 75, passed away at home in Payson, Ariz. Feb. 7, 2014. Sandy
began her life in Homer City, Pa. as "Sally," daughter of the late
Lloyd and Ruth Shadle. Born April 17, 1938, she was a bit of a tomboy early in
life. Following
high school, Sandy moved to Washington, D.C., where she eventually met her
beloved husband, the late Richard (Dick) Johnson. Later, Sandy moved to Chicago
and became a stewardess for American Airlines. Her career was brief as she and
Dick soon married and Sandy assumed the role of Navy wife and loving mother. Sandy
was passionate about helping others. After raising her three children, Sandy
began a second career, counseling women who had experienced sexual assault. Her
support and guidance helped countless women heal. Sandy later became a respected
seminar leader specializing in assertiveness training. Sandy
and Dick retired to Pine, Ariz. where they were surrounded by their children and
grandchildren. Sandy greatly valued her large circle of loving friends, both
near and far, with whom she laughed, cried and enjoyed life. Sandy
is survived by her son, Rick Johnson; son, Rob Johnson; daughter, Kris Emminger;
grandchildren David (Elizabeth), Austin (Ally), Taylor, KC, and Mikey; and
great-grandchildren Isabelle, Brooklyn, Hallee, Ayla, and Huxley. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17 at the First Baptist
Church of Pine, 4039 N. Hwy. 87, Pine, AZ 85544. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Hospice Compassus, 511 S. Mud Springs Road, Payson, AZ 85541. The Payson Roundup Paul LeRoy Weitfle, Jr. (12th Co) (4/11/14) Paul
LeRoy Weitfle, Jr., beloved husband of 55 years to Virginia E. (nee Halfpenny),
devoted father of Bonnie J. Weitfle, Michael P. Weitfle, Kathleen M. (Martin)
Schickel, Paul L. Weitfle, IV, Christopher J. (Maria) Weitfle, Jeanette M.
(William) Burdick and Diane M. Weitfle, devoted grandfather of Kristine, Michael
and Michelle Gehler, Elias, Sophia and Paul L. Weitfle V and loving brother of
Jean (Harry) Madera. Passed away under the care of Hospice of Cincinnati on
Monday, April 7th at the age of 78. Visitation will be held on Monday, April
14th from 11AM until 12:30PM at Thomas-Justin Memorial, 7500 Montgomery Road
(45236) Kenwood. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1PM at St. Gertrude
Catholic Church, 7630 Shawnee Run Road (45243) Madeira. Burial will follow at
Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Mr. Weitfle is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. He
served in the United States Navy and the US Navy Reserves for 28 years, retiring
as a Captain. He was also a 32 year employee of Procter & Gamble, working in
the IT department. Condolence may be shared with the family through our
website,
ThomasJustinMemorial.com Howard Lynn Hall (11th Co) (4/7/14) Lt/Col. Howard Lynn Hall, USAF (Ret.), 78, of North Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 25, 2014. He was born in Amherstdale, West Virginia. Howard graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. He served in the U.S.A.F. for twenty and a half years. During that time, he was a Navigator and served two tours in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star. He then worked in flight operations before being assigned for four years at The Citadel, The Military College of SC. Howard earned his Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Colorado and his MBA from The Citadel. He was a patient, loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. He always took care of family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren. We have lost our Papa too soon. Howard is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Lynn; his two children, Howard (Wendy) and Sarah (Dacun); his three grandchildren Brittany, Jackson, and Elizabeth; his mother Violette Ann; brothers Ray (Joy) and Michael; and sisters Rosemary and Rebecca. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at
11:00 a.m., La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 East Bell Road. Interment
will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that those wishing to make a donation may do so through Habitat for
Humanity in Howard's name (habitat.org). Arrangements entrusted to Messinger
Pinnacle Peak Mortuary. George H. Brenner (1st Co) George Brenner, 78, a prominent area realtor since 1967, died
February 20, 2014. He was the husband of Diane M. (Daigle) Brenner. Born in
Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Ernest and Elinor (Schwartz) Brenner
and step-son of the late Marsha Brenner. A graduate of Somerville High School
and the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD, Class of 1958, Mr. Brenner served in
both the Marine Corp and the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was the
owner of Brenner Realtors in Westport, MA and Newport, RI, and formerly employed
by Larry Nunes Real Estate in Middletown, RI. Along with his beloved wife, he is survived by his children,
Linda Alexson and her husband Andrew of Ipswich, MA, Karen Brenner Leslie and
her husband Matthew of Westwood, MA, Robert Brenner and his wife Dara of
Atlanta, GA, Judith Uphold of Salt Lake City, UT, and Jeffrey Brenner and his
wife Melissa of Wakefield, MA; his sisters Nancy DeAngelo and her husband Floyd
of Greenwood Lake, NY, Barbara Brenner-Morris and her husband Edward of
Bellingham, WA, Patricia Mostert and her husband Christopher of Malibu, CA, and
Susan Brenner of Manhattan Beach, CA; and his grandchildren William, Holly,
Jeffrey, Kyle, Jared, Noah, Samuel, Jaron, Grace and Abbey. He was also the
father of the late Eric Brenner. Funeral services were held Monday, February 24th at 10 AM at Temple Beth El, 385 High St., Fall River with burial in RI Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, RI. The family requests no flowers, but donations in his memory may be made to United Way of RI, 50 Valley St., Providence, RI 02909 or Make A Wish, 20 Hemingway Dr., East Providence, RI 02915. Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Tues and Wed, 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Helen Donnan (Weisner) Meurer (Wife of Phil Meurer 10th Co) (02/24/14) Nov
4, 1936 - Feb 16, 2014(02/23/14)
Leo Ernst Therrien (24th Co) Leo was born on April 6, 1935, in Coos Bay, Oregon, the son of
the late Leo E. and Helen Therrien. He was married to Dorothy Ann Bailey
on June 7, 1958, in Newport, R.I. Leo attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating in 1958, with
a bachelor of science degree followed by serving proudly in the Navy for over 21
years, both on surface ships and submarines, as well as shore duty. He retired
from the Navy in 1978, with the rank of lieutenant commander. He also obtained
his master's degree in business administration from the University of New Haven.
After his military service, he worked as a systems manager at Computer Science
Corp., in Middletown, R.I. and then for Three Rivers Community Technical College
as a computer manager, retiring in 1997. Leo also loved to bow hunt and camp with his family. He was a
member of Aerie #1313 Fraternal Order of Eagles in Warwick, R.I., and in
2001-2002 was Eagle of the Year for Rhode Island State Aerie #10042. He loved to
spend time with his grandson working on computers and sharing the special bond
they had. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann (Bailey) Therrien; his
daughter, Alice L. (Therrien) Fitzgerald and her husband, James; his son, Eric
Therrien; and by his grandson, Travis M. Fitzgerald. His is also survived by his
brother, C. Dale Therrien of North Carolina. Leo's family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., Mystic. A
funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, at the North
Stonington Bible Church, Jeremy Hill Road, North Stonington. Burial with full
military honors will follow in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. To share a message of condolence or remembrance with his
family, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com
Bernice Doyle McCandless (Wife of Bruce McCandless (19th Co)) (01/17/14) From Gordo I regret
to inform you of the passing of Bruce's wife, Bernice. She had fought a long and
valiant fight against cancer to which she succumbed this past Tuesday. Burial
arrangements are not yet firm. Bruce sends the following:
In lieu of flowers, for anyone interested, I suggest donating a unit of
blood in Bernice’s name or making a donation to either breast cancer research
or animal welfare in her name. In treating her anemia, a battle that we
seemed to be winning, she received thirty-something units of blood. I’ll
have to count up the instances to get an exact number, but it’s around thirty. Many of
you know and respect Bruce's many accomplishments and might want to pass along
your condolences. Bruce can be reached at bruce2mc@logcabin.com. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bernice Doyle McCandless 24 April 1937; Rahway, NJ - 14 January 2014; Conifer, CO _____________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, 25 January 2014 Reception to Follow: Brooks Place Tavern & Restaurant _____________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, 3 February 2014 Funeral Service: 1100 United States Naval Academy Main Chapel 101 Cooper Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 Interment to follow: United States Naval Academy Cemetery; Plot 1185 Reception to Follow: Naval Academy Club, 2 Truxtun Road: Leyte Gulf Room RSVP bruce2mc@logcabin.com to enable a head-count and for access to The Yard ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In lieu of flowers, please consider one of the following: 1) Donating a unit of blood
in Bernice's memory at a local blood bank; 2) Making a donation in
support of (breast) cancer research at a charity of your choice; or 3) Making a donation to the
Evergreen Animal Protective League, c/o Susan Nocket, Evergreen Cat Lodge, 32163
Soda Creek Drive, Evergreen, CO
80439, or online at
www.eapl.com
Janice Marie Krabbenhoft Bradley (Wife of John Bradley (16th Co)) (01/15/14) Janice Marie
Krabbenhoft Bradley loving wife of Lt. Col. John Bruce Bradley, USAF (Ret.) 16th
CO, with dignity joined our Lord and Savior while being cared for by the
gracious nurses at the Hospice Care Center for her Alzheimer’s in Brooksville,
FL. She passed into his loving care at 13:14 on 12/18/2013 where she has now
made her final move to her new home in the splendor of Heaven. Funeral services were
on 23 December and held at David C. Gross Funeral Home, 6636 Central Ave, Saint
Petersburg, FL 33707. Viewing visitation was held one hour prior to the
service with a reception to follow her burial. She was laid to rest at
Woodlawn Cemetery, not far from the funeral home. Jan was born on the
10th of July, 1937 in Fargo North Dakota, the third child of four
children and the only girl born to Ewald and Clarice Krabbenhoft. She
graduated from Fargo High School in 1955 and a few years later she began her
globetrotting and career adventures by making her first move from her home in
Fargo to Alexander, VA to be nearer to her fiancé, John Bradley, who at the
time was a Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy. While waiting for John to
graduate, Jan worked for the CIA in Washington D.C. After Jan and John
were married their first assignment moved them to Keesler AFB, Mississippi and
after 9 months in Harlingen TX, they moved on to Altus AFB, Oklahoma.
There Jan enjoyed teaching both Kindergarten and Sunday school. A few
years later they were transferred to Offutt AFB in Omaha Nebraska where she
continued her civil service career and when they moved back to Alexandria, VA
she worked for the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency with Dr. Kahn,
founder of the ARPA net, the precursor to the Internet. Always the
professional career woman she found herself working as Assistant to the director
of the Defense Commissary Agency European Region while living in Heidelberg
Germany. Upon their return to the States they settled for a brief time in
Alabama where she worked at the Redstone Army Arsenal in the Patriot Missile
office. While there she received an Army Commendation Medal for her
support to Israel’s receiving the Patriot Missile. Jan finished up her 21+
year career after they moved to Florida where she worked at MacDill AFB, FL for
the Special Operations Command Central as the special assistant to General
Toney, deploying Green Beret Troops. Jan is predeceased by her parents and her
brother Arlen Krabbenhoft. She is survived by Arlen’s wife Marie
Krabbenhoft, his son Ronald and his two daughter’s Karen and Sharon
Krabbenhoft, her older brother Dennis and his wife Nancy Krabbenhoft and their
son Tom and his wife Linda Krabbenhoft. She is also survived by her
younger brother Charles and his wife Bonnie Krabbenhoft and their daughter Lori
Von and her husband Lt. Col. Adrian Claymen’s USMC along with their daughter
Autumn. Jan is additionally
survived by her husband Lt. Col. John Bradley, USAF (Ret) and their three
children: Daughter Susan Kelsey, along with her son Daniel and his wife
Bridgette Kelsey and their daughter Isabella, and Susan’s daughter Francis and
her Husband David Cooke; Daughter Kathleen Stutts, along with her daughter, Tera
Johnson and Tera’s son Craig and Kathleen’s son Kenneth; and Son Charles and
his wife Becky Bradley and their two children Erica Brooke and John Charles. If you desire to make
a contribution, please make it to: Mayo
Clinic Attn: Alzheimer
Disease Research I received an email
from Nancy Krabbenhoft, Jan’s Sister-in-Law. The below poem she quoted
suits Jan to a T. A
VIRTUOUS WOMAN
(adapted from Proverbs 31) "Who
can find a virtuous woman of noble character? She
is worth far more than rubies. Her
husband has full confidence in her And
lacks nothing of value. She
brings him good, not harm, all
the days of her life. She
works with eager hands and
secures sustenance from afar. She
arises while it is still dark and
provides food for her family. She
sets about her work vigorously; her
arms are strong for her tasks. She
opens her arms to the poor and
extends her hands to the needy. She
is clothed with strength and dignity; she
can laugh at the days to come. She
speaks with wisdom and
faithful instruction is on her tongue. She
watches over the affairs of her family and
does not eat the bread of idleness. Her
children arise and call her blessed; her
husband also, and he praises her. Many
women do noble things, but
she surpasses them all. Charm
is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but
a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Give
her the reward she has earned, and
let her works bring her praise in every place." I have included
Jan’s Garden Gate and the eulogy I gave at her funeral. John
My Eulogy My heart is truly
touched by your presence as we gather to say goodbye to the earthly body of our
Dearest Janice: Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother, and Friend ~ she
was always treasured, loved, honored. Over the many years,
how many special gifts at Christmas, birthdays, christenings, anniversaries,
etc. did we each receive from her thoughtful heart? How many cards,
letters, how many special messages and packages, how many
beautiful/inspirational booklets did she shower upon us? In how many special
places did we share her gracious company? In the Parks, at the
beach, around the Pool, at the Restaurants, and in her Homes? While you
were with her, it was as though no one else was around, so focused she would
become, just on you. No matter where she
went, she drew in new friends, acquaintances, and admirers ~ here in the U.S.,
in Europe, at the Utah Olympics, in North Dakota, Florida, and California,
anywhere, everywhere. Jan touched each and
every one of your lives in uniquely individual ways. "Stranger"
was not a word in her vocabulary because she made acquaintances and friendships
with everyone she met including the next person in the checkout line at the
grocery store. Strangers became cherished friends for life. Friendly and
charming was the essence of Jan. But those of us within her Family were the most
fortunate of all. She was a strong
woman who was always there living her life and giving of herself to others in
true representation of a vehicle of our Lord. Her faith allowed her to
handle the difficulties of life with grace and that kept her strong. She
was strong when I was sent to serve our country in Vietnam. She was strong
when her son was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and again always the vigilant
angel created by God, she was strong and my strength when I too was diagnosed
with cancer. Although Jan was a
strong woman she loved to sing and was a member of several church choirs.
One of her dreams was to sing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and as a birthday
surprise Susan took her to a tabernacle choir rehearsal. What appeared to
Jan to be an out of the blue invitation, thanks to Susan, they ask her to come
up and sing with the practicing choir. It was a Joyful experience for Jan
that she cherished for the remainder of her days. One of Jan’s
special attributes was always putting others before herself. She lived her
life believing in her heart, "give and you shall receive" and she gave
of herself to others more than most could ever conceive of doing, merely because
she never considered "What's in it for me." She lived her life
in thought and deed content in knowing the blessings she would receive from the
Kingdom of Heaven by the light of the Lord. And now that her
earthly light has been extinguished, let's always celebrate the precious memory
of her, thinking of her often, recalling to mind special times we shared with
her, remembering her wise counsel, her deep Lutheran faith, her beautiful smile,
her easy laughter, and, above all, her kind and loving spirit. Truly, each of us has been blessed by having had this special woman in our lives! Max Neil Akers (5th Co) (12/18/13) Funeral services for Capt. Max N. Akers, USN (Ret.), 80, will be 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, in the Centennial Chapel of the Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home, with the Rev. Morgan Ashworth officiating. Interment will be at Ft. Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, at 2 p.m., with Chaplain Dan Capri officiating with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy. The son of John Q. Akers and Luvene Griffin Akers, Max was born on April 12, 1933, and passed away Dec. 8, 2013, in Ardmore, OK. Max was born at Graham, and graduated from Fox Consolidated High School in 1951. After graduation from high school, Max moved to Washington, D.C. where he worked as a congressional patronage appointee in the Post Office for the House of Representatives. Max had joined the Naval Reserve in April 1950, and was recalled to active duty in March 1952. While serving with the Seabees, Max received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. He was in the Naval Academy Prep School Class of 53 and entered the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1954. At the Academy, Max was an honors student, graduating 99th in his class. Following graduation, he reported to the USS Noble APA (218) where he served in various engineering billets and as navigator. He then went to submarine school and nuclear power training. Max served on board USS Scamp (SSN-588) and four SSBNs, including a command tour of USS James Madison (SSNB-627) Gold. Max attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, earning an M.S. Computer Science 1966-68. Post command tours included Engineering Training Director, FBMSTC, Charleston, S.C.; Executive Officer, Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, Wash.; Commanding Officer, Naval Reserve Center, Charleston, S.C.; and Chief of Staff, Charleston Naval Base, Charleston, S.C. After retirement in October 1985, Max was employed as operations manager, the BDM Corporation, Charleston, S.C. Max also worked as a independent consultant in defense industries. In 1990, Max moved back to his native Oklahoma where he became a certified real estate appraiser and provided community service as a member of the board of directors, Arbuckle Conservation District and Southern Oklahoma Development Authority. Survivors
include two daughters, Cheryl Rogers and Carol Diaz, both of Gig Harbor, Wash.;
and four grandchildren, Jacob Diaz, Candace Diaz, Ashley Rogers and Bailey
Rogers. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com. Roderick John Pejsar (11/27/13) From Gordo I regret to report that Rod died of pulmonary fibrosis on 19
December. Rod made it to REUNION 55 this past May where he received
significant help from his old friend Dave Gibson. The Life Event Center at
Florida Memorial Gardens is handling funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent to his widow, Jane Starling Pejsar at their home address 11 Inwood Way, Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937 or at her e-mail jstarpejsar@yahoo.com. Roderick Gorton ((2nd Co) (11/20/13) Received the following from Lucky Lovitt: Gordo, I received a message from one of Rod Gorton's daughters, Giovanna. Rod is one of our classmates who moved to Italy to live. There he met his wife and raised six children. His daughter attended our 50th reunion with him. She said that Rod fell off a ladder while working on a roof window on 14 Nov. He died shortly thereafter. His family were gathered there this weekend for what I assume was his burial. I wrote back to her for more information but haven't heard anything yet. Anne (Nancy) Leary (Wife of John Leary (24th Co) Nancy Leary, a retired teacher at St. Mary's Catholic School in Alexandria, died peacefully August 6, 2013 at her home in the Mount Vernon section of Alexandria, VA after a short illness. She was 79. After teaching at a private school in Alexandria, Mrs. Leary taught fourth grade at St. Mary's from 1985 until her retirement in 1996. Born Anne Louise Bisio in Danbury, CT, Nancy, graduated in 1955 from the College of New Rochelle. She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Alexandria and the Mount Vernon Yacht Club. She loved the water and spent many vacations boating with family or combing the beaches of Cape Cod. Her husband of 26 years, retired Navy Cmdr. John Leary II, died in 1986. Survivors include four children, Missy Leary, Andrea Steierman and John Leary III, all of Alexandria, and Bob Leary of Essex, CT; and two grandchildren, Ryan and Ellen. She also leaves her four-footed playmate, Lila. Visitation
was on Monday, August 12, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Demaine Funeral Home, 520
South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday,
August 13, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 8710 Mt. Vernon
Hwy, Alexandria, VA. Reception followed at Good Shepherd. In lieu of
flowers, Nancy's wishes would be to donate to Good Shepherd Housing and Family
Services, 8305-17B Richmond Highway, PO Box 15096, Alexandria, VA 22309 (http://www.goodhousing.org/).
William George Prince (9th Co) From Gordo Bill's wife, Marlene, has informed me that Bill died on Tues, October 15. He had been ill for several years with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Visitation is at Liberty Road Chapel, 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, MI on Tuesday, 22 Oct 3PM-8PM. Funeral Mass at St Thomas Catholic Church, 530 Elizabeth St., Ann Arbor, MI on Wednesday, 23 Ocy at 10AM. Bill was not only a classmate, but also a shipmate on the USS Soley (DD707). Frances Barker (Tinker) Runzo (Wife of Mel Runzo (10th Co) (9/30/13) From Mike Giglio (10/2/13) Frances Barker Runzo,
better known as "Tinker" to her friends and family, died Sept. 28,
2013. Tinker was born in Norfolk
and attended Larchmont Elementary and Maury High School. Her father, Harvey
Barker, moved the family to Princess Anne County in 1955 where she graduated
from Princess Anne High School in 1957. Tinker earned a B.S. in Education and an
M.S. in Counselor Education from Old Dominion University. She taught 5th grade
at Louise Luxford Elementary School where two of her students introduced her to
Lt. Melvin Runzo, USN, a helicopter pilot, who she married six months later.
Tinker was a Counselor at Kellam High School until a change of duty took the
family to Fairfax County, VA, where Tinker was a high school Guidance Counselor
in the Fairfax County School System, working in Oakton, Falls Church, Annandale
and JEB Stuart high schools. She retired from the Fairfax County School System
after 25 years of service, and she and her husband, Mel, moved to Williamsburg,
VA, where she was a volunteer for the Colonial Williamsburg foundation, giving
tours of the St. George Tucker House, a job she continued after moving back to
Virginia Beach. She served for five years on the First Night Williamsburg Board
of Directors, where she was coordinator of the food service vendors. In 2010,
they moved to Atlantic shores in Virginia Beach. Tinker is survived by her
loving husband of 51 years, Melvin Runzo, USN (ret'd); son Chris Runzo and wife
Beth; grandsons Aaron, Dustin and Ethan; a sister Barbara Hull; two nieces Patty
Bartneck and Peyton von Hirsch, of Virginia Beach; an aunt, Bernice Rea of
Crozet, VA, and numerous cousins and friends who were a source of much joy
throughout her life. A Memorial Service will be
held at Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Church on Oct 17 at 1 p.m. followed by
inurnment at Eastern Shore Chapel Cemetery with a reception to follow in the
Church's Parish Hall. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts.,
Laskin Rd Chapel is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the
family at hdoliver.com. Max David Marbain (4th Co) CDR
Max David Marbain, USN (Ret.), 77, of Mechanicsburg, died at home and surrounded
by his loving family on Monday, September 9, 2013 after a long battle with
cancer. He was born in Danby, MO, on February 29, 1936. Max's
survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Jessica Marbain; four children;
and five grandchildren. He will be missed by his loyal employees, his many
associates and friends. Max
graduated from Festus High School, in Danby, MO, the United States Naval Academy
at Annapolis where he lettered in crew, and Harvard University where he received
his Master of Business Administration. Max's naval career encompassed tours in
Georgia, California, Hawaii, Florida, the Philippines and Washington, DC, where
he served on the staff of the White House under President Lyndon B. Johnson. He
often accompanied the President to the Texas White House and Camp David. Max
later served aboard the USS Forestall and in Vietnam. Max
was a land developer in Central Pennsylvania for more than thirty years. His
designs and innovative floor plans were featured in national industry
publications. Max received numerous awards and recognition throughout his
career. Having built more than a thousand homes, Marbain Associates continues to
be at the forefront of residential development. All
are welcome to join Max's family at his home at 2933 Arcona Road, Mechanicsburg
on Friday, September 13, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family suggests
memorial contributions to Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006, Humane Society of Harrisburg, 7790 Grayson Road,
Harrisburg, PA 17111, or Susquehanna Service Dogs, 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg,
PA 17110. Max's
family has entrusted his care to Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in
Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. Read Max's full obituary and sign his official
guest book atwww.Myers-Buhrig.com
Robert Lee Harshberger (21st Co) Bob died in Coronado, CA. on 8 September after a long struggle with cancer. Information on funeral or memorial services are forthcoming.. Update 9/13/13 Service of Resurrection will be held for Bob Harshberger '58
at 1000 Friday 20 September 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Coronado. From Bob's Coronado Friends: neighbors and church congregation: Our
wonderful friend and longtime Optimist Bob Harshberger passed away with his
family at his side Sunday afternoon. Bob had been failing for several
months following a recurrence of cancer that he has fought for years. Should
you want to send a note to the family, the address is 1217 Alameda Blvd,
Coronado, CA 92118-2710. Connie Dawson (Wife of Bill Dawson (23rd Co) I regret to report that Connie Dawson, wife of Bill Dawson (23) has died. Connie passed away 0700 this morning (Thursday 8 Aug 2013). A Catholic Funeral Mass in Latin is scheduled for 1100 Friday 16 Aug at St. Johns Beloved church in McLean, VA followed by a reception at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA (1330-1530). Gordo Mary Ann Gross (Wife of Skip Gross (18th Co ) From Jerry Larson Mary Ann Gross, passed away on Thurs, 25 July 2013 after a lengthy illness
William L. Hendrix (6/28/2013) From Rupe MacLean After his wife Alice passed away, Bill reestablished contact with the Class and began attending our monthly dinners in Annapolis and the home football games and tailgates. In the past couple years his health has been bothering him and in 2012 he did not renew his season football tickets. I tried contacting him periodically by email and by phone, but he didn't respond then his phone was disconnected. Obituary: Annapolis Capital Newspaper, Sunday 23 June 2013 HENDRIX, WILLIAM L.
"BILL", of Gambrills, Md. died Friday evening at Trinity Care Center
in Round Rock, Texas from complications of a massive heart attack. Born on
November 14, 1935 to William O. and Anna Hendrix in San Pedro, Ca. his formative
years were spent on the west coast before moving east. A 1953 graduate of
Vallejo High School, he briefly attended the U.S. Naval Academy before finishing
his career with the U.S. Army. While in the service, he distinguished himself as
a gifted Russian cryptanalyst with the National Security Administration. On
August 31, 1958 he married the only true love of his life, Alice Joan Phillipson,
who preceded him in death in 2002. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church
of Glen Burnie, Md. Those who knew him will remember his passionate nature, his
sharp intellect and whit, his discerning eye, and his hearty laugh. He is
survived by his two sons, William C. "Willie" Hendrix and wife
Stephanie of Round Rock, Tx. and Mark T. Hendrix and wife Diana of Lexington,
Ky. He is also survived by six grandchildren; Jonathan, Benjamin (wife Melinda),
Brittany, and Grace Hendrix of Round Rock, Tx., Stephen Hendrix of Los Angeles,
Jeff Hendrix (wife Emily) of Lexington, Ky., great grandson Jonas Hendrix of
Lexington, Ky., brother R. Paul Hendrix (wife Sue) of Bothell, Wa., and sister
Mike Hendrix Kendall (husband Ed) of Vallejo, California. Private services will
be held for the family. Cremation services provided by Heart of Texas. From Gordo I received the following today regarding Jim You guys have been very very special to Jim. Please know that. He was never so touched in his life as when you contacted him to join your group. If he never told you, he expected that everyone in his class would have looked down on him because he felt the need to resign in order to follow his calling as a priest. Calling him to join the luncheons was the kindest and most wonderful thing to happen to him. He really enjoyed your company and looked forward to the luncheons, even though he could rarely make it physically. He suffered a lot in the past few months and just wanted it to be over. This week he suddenly worsened and before you know it, it was over. But know that he had the best last day anyone could hope for, and he never suffered. He just grew so weary that he went to sleep and never woke up. His funeral will be this Saturday, June 8th, at 11am. Location Advent of Christ the King (Episcopal) 261 Fell Street San Francisco, CA 94102-5193 TEL 415 431 0454 Grayden Frederick Lombard (7th Co) (5/10/13) Update 2/5/14 Fred Lombard will be Inurned at Arlington Cemetery at 11:00 Am on Friday, February 21, 2014. Anyone wishing to attend should meet at the Administration Building at 10:30 AM. From Bill Drury Fred Lombard died Friday, May 10th, after being bedridden at home for six months. Fred totally lost his eye sight three years ago and has steadily gone down hill ever since. Final arrangements have not been made, however we anticipate a service and Inurnment at Arlington or USNA. Fred's wife, Sandra, can be contacted at: 128
Central Park Lane
Clarence Howard Keim II (10th Co) Update (4/2/13) Clarence
Howard "Bud" Keim,
LCDR U.S. Navy (Ret) went home to be
with his Lord on Easter Sunday Morning, March 31, 2013, after a courageous fight
with Leukemia (MDS). LCDR
Keim was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 14, 1935. He and his brother, Ray,
were raised in a Foster home for 12 years. He eventually moved to Kansas City,
MO to live with his father, Clair Henry Keim where he graduated from Paseo High
School. He received a Congressional appointment to The U.S. Naval Academy in
Annapolis, MD, graduating Class of 1958. He continued on to receive a Master of
Science in operations Research/Systems Analysis from United States Naval Post
Graduate School, Monterey, CA. Bud
was married to Carol Juanita "Nita" Woodard on January 4th, 1959; they
enjoyed 54 exciting years together. Bud
served his country in an illustrious 24 year career commissioning 2 submarines,
The USS James Monroe and the USS Lewis and Clark, several nuclear powered
ballistic missile submarines, serving at sea for much of his career; culminating
in a seven year tenure with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. He
briefed Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries of State in numerous
strategic operations. He patrolled the seas during the Cuban Missile Crisis and
spent several tours of duty in the depths of the South China Sea. He was
considered an expert in submarine warfare. Bud
recently retired from the City of
Canton Health Department where he worked as an engineer. Bud amassed a huge
extended family in which he was loved tremendously, including his church family
as well. Bud enjoyed studying God's Word and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ
with anyone who would listen.
(4/1/13) From Bud's Son Rocky Keim To all who befriended me during these days of struggle and loss, thank you for your prayers. But this Easter morning our God has called his humble servant home. His name was Clarence Howard Keim II "Bud". At 5 yrs of age he lost his mother and was raised in a foster home with his brother. At 18 he earned a Congressional appointment to the Naval Academy and at 22 he met his bride, and her father, whom he idolized and strived to emulate his entire life. He patrolled beneath the surface of Cuban waters during the Cuban Missile Crisis, commissioned several nuclear powered submarines, and patrolled the South China Seas until serving the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. He raised us with discipline and a strong work ethic, but mostly with a love for Jesus Christ. He had compassion for all people and never uttered an ill-conceived word about anyone. He was not a big man by most measures, but as my brother in law said, he was a Spiritual giant, and that's how I will remember him. Thanks to all, and Peace to you Richard Kenneth Alexander (10th Co) 03/03/13 Update 5/26/13 Reminder: Dick's Inurnment will be held at 1030 on 3 June at the USNA Columbarium Update 03/09/13 Once again, I am sending this on behalf of my mother, Barbara Alexander. The memorial service for my father will be Saturday, March 16, 2013, 11:00am, at the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church, 10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. In addition, we have confirmed his inurnment at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, for Monday, June 3, 2013, at 10:30am. It has been wonderful hearing from so many of you! My mother finds great comfort in all of your memories and kind words. It is also great to reconnect with some many people once again. All the emails have provided my mother and the 4 of us "kids" with so much support and we all truly appreciate it. I have spent the last week with my mom and she is doing very well. She has her moments, as we all do, but she is very strong and is coping well for now. The hard part will be after March 16, once the service is over. Once again, here is his obituary: http://byles.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1989927&fh_id=10364
It is with a heavy heart that I tell you my father, Richard Alexander, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. As you may know, he had been ill for several years with a lung disease. Just before Christmas, he was hospitalized and then was placed in a rehab facility not too far from home. Unfortunately, he was too sick to bring him home. But as a family, we had a priceless 2 months to spend with him and bond as a family like we had never done before. It is his final gift to us and one we will treasure forever. My mom is doing pretty well. Of course, she has her moments but the 4 of us are always here for her. He was so sick at the end that we are grateful he is not struggling any longer. That doesn't make it any easier but it does give us all a great bit of comfort. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at my email address, nancya@snet.net .Mom will continue to stay connected with people since she is much more tech savvy than Dad ever was!! He always claimed he was going into the digital age kicking and screaming since he was so analog...;) Nancy Oaks, the oldest of the 4 kids A celebration of Dick's life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at 11:00am at the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church. Burial will be private at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis, MD. There will be no calling hours. Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gifts be made to the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church, 10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. Dick's Obituary: http://byles.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1989927&fh_id=10364 (Note from Fred Victor: If this link does not work, paste it directly into your browser) Michael J. Hanley (7th Co) Michael J. Hanley, Major USMC Ret., 76, of
Westerville, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012. Preceded in
death by wife Darolyn K. Hanley, Michael was a 1954 graduate of Westerville
High School, where he excelled academically and was all-league in football and
basketball, Following his service to his country,
Michael worked for BDM in the DC area, Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus,
and as a private consultant in Ops analysis and technical writing. In
retirement, Michael enjoyed writing, music, football and caring for his dogs. He
will be greatly missed. A family graveside service is planned for Friday
at 2 p.m. at Blendon Central Cemetery with military honors. Friends may join the
family at a Celebration of Life Reception at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Grace
Lutheran Church in Westerville. Arrangements by HILL FUNERAL HOME, Published in The Columbus Dispatch on November 27, 2012 John Edwin Robbins (18th Co) Following
his primary education, Mr. Robbins attended the Severn School in Severn,
Maryland, where he graduated in 1954. Thereafter, he was appointed to the United
States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, where he graduated in 1958. He then
served his country in the for twenty years. During
his service, he married his wife, Ruth on March 6, 1965. He retired from the
Navy with an honorable discharge in 1978, having earned a Masters Degree in
criminal justice from Rollins College in 1977, utilizing the G.I. Bill and
studying nights and weekends. Following the service of his country, Mr. Robbins
went to work for the Florida Department of Commerce where he served faithfully
until a stroke forced his retirement in 1995. He
was a founding member and past president of the Killearn Kiwannis Club and a
member of the Holy Cross Anglican Church. Mr. Robbins is survived by his wife,
Ruth Hunter Robbins, daughter Paige Robbins Parker and her husband, Julius F.
"Rick" Parker III, son Russell Hunter Robbins and his wife, Shari of
Louisville, Kentucky, son Walter Allen Robbins and his wife, Sharon of
Andersonville, South Carolina, his sister, Judith R. Palen of Jacksonville,
brother, Robert W. Robbins of Pensacola, and two grand-children, Hunter Marie
Parker and Blaine Dalquest Parker. A
memorial service will be held on November 20, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. at Fellowship
Presbyterian Church, 3158 Shamrock South. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that memorial gifts be made to the Holy Cross Anglican Church, 4859 Kerry Forest
Parkway, Tallahassee, Fl 32309 or the Leon County Humane Society, 413 Timberlane
Road, Tallahassee, Fl 32312. Bevis
Funeral Home, (850) 385-2193 , www.bevisfh.com , is in charge of the
arrangements.
Wayne Arnie Putnam (7th Co) (11/11/12) Update 3/30/13 from Diana On Monday-April8, 2013 ( for those that wish to) we will process at 10:30 am from Brinsfield Funeral Home in Leonardtown, MD to ANC. We are to meet at the Administration Bldg at ANC by 12:30 pm. You can meet us at ANC at the Administration Bldg. The service is to begin at 1:00 pm. Immediately following the service Deb and I will host a remembrance reception at the Embassy Suites – Crystal City/National Airport in the Adams Morgan room of the hotel. Parking is discounted at the hotel for those of you who wish to join us to remember Mom and Dad. Deb and I will be staying for the evening at the Embassy Suites Although the day will be a sad one filled with honor, I do look forward to seeing those of you who come that I haven’t seen in a long time, never actually met but have heard your names for years and those that are just friends of Mom and Dad. Update 3/6/2013 From Diana The burial service for Mom (Bev) and Dad (Wayne) will be on April 8th at 1:00 pm. The guests for the service are to congregate at the Arlington National Cemetery Administration Building at 12:30 pm. Deb and I are planning a reception to follow at the Embassy Suites Crystal City-National Airport. We look forward to seeing everyone there after the service. Update 03/02/2013 Funeral Services for Wayne and Bev From Put's Daughter Diana Date: Monday – 8 April 2013 Time: 1:00 pm. Procession Departure from Brinsfield, Leonardtown, MD approx 10:30 am Reception following the services - .more details to follow. I will be sending another email with more updates about the reception soon. You
can meet us at Arlington for the services as opposed to processing from
Leonardtown, MD Diana
Moeller 6554
Honeycutt Ln Gloucester,
VA 23061 804-695-9449
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Wayne
was born on December 22, 1936 in Kankakee, IL to the late Arnie W. Putnam and Frieda
Putnam (Ebling). Anthony A. Anthony (11th Co) (10/21/12) The following was provided by Tony's son,
Bill. Anthony A. Anthony, age 77, of Erie, PA
passed away at his home on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Tony was born on June 2nd
1935, in Erie a son of the late Anthony and Mary Louise (Paris) Anthony.
Julius Robert Juliano (3rd Co) Dear Classmates, I just received a call informing me that Bob
died in his sleep, yesterday, 11 October. Update 10/21/12 A Celebration of the Life of Bob Juliano was held on Friday 19 October at the Army Navy Country Club of Fairfax. Gordo Beverly Putnam (Wife of Wayne Putnam (7th Co) Update 11/3/12 The family will receive
friends on Friday, November 16th at 5 pm – Brinsfield
Funeral Home, Update (10/8/12) Beverly
Jean (Bowman) Putnam of Great Mills, MD passed peacefully on October 1, 2012 at
Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. 10/2/12 Beverly passed away passed away on Monday, Oct. 1st, after being hospitalized at St. Mary’s hospital in Leonardtown, MD for several weeks and then moved to Johns Hopkins on Sep. 19th. Her doctors there evaluated her situation and were very pessimistic regarding her outlook for recovery even if she were kept on her dialysis treatments. Discontinuing the dialysis led to her passing on Monday, Oct. 1st. More information on the Memorial Service for Bev will be provided when available. Charles Henry Haughey (16th Co) Charles
Henry Haughey passed away from complications of Alzheimer's disease August 25,
2012 surrounded by his wife, Margie and their five children. He was
78. Chuck spent his Navy career at Brunswick Naval Air Station flying P2Vs. He
resigned his Commission in November 1963 on completing his obligated service. He
pursued a career as a commercial airline pilot, retiring a Capt. with U.S.Air. A
memorial service celebrating his life was held at Brackett Funeral Home
September 2, 2012 in Brunswick, ME. Attending
were his wife, and children: John, Jennifer, Chuck, Jeff and Jane and their
families, including 10 grand children. A
host of friends attended, including: John
Whittier, Capt. U.S. Air, and USNA Class of 1958 classmates Ernie and Kathleen
Anderson (16), Hugh and Cynthia Gates (16), Pete and Judith Berg (18), Kent and
Erna Lawrence (16), Ralph and Nona Luce (15), and Lou Shane (16). The
memorial service was a tribute by his children to a much loved husband, father
and grand father and an extraordinary man. Burial
will be at the family home in Nova Scotia, Canada. Margie's
address is: Marguerite Haughey Please remember Chuck with a gift to your favorite charity or by planting a tree. John Francis Grucza III (6th Co) From Jack's Son Jack: John F. "Jack" Grucza III of USNA 1958’s 6th Company passed in his sleep on Sunday August 19th 2012, after battling advanced lymphoma and collateral respiratory complications. He was surrounded by his devoted wife Nancy and all of their children, their spouses, and grandchildren, who came in from Maryland, California, and Texas to be with him in his final weeks, including his 76th birthday. Jack and Nancy were married to each other for 54 years, beginning with their ceremony on the USNA campus Chapel in Annapolis right after graduation. Nancy was a graduate of nearby Mary Washington College. Following graduation, Jack served on a number of ships, including the destroyer FISKE, in the 6th Fleet. After completing his active naval service, he joined FMC for a couple of years and then IBM for the rest of his career. He spent most of his IBM years at their Burlington facility in Vermont. He raised his 3 children there; Jack, Jennifer and Amy. They were fascinated by tales from Jack’s days at the Academy, his midshipmen’s cruise on the battleship NEW JERSEY, Army-Navy games, and the exploits of his fellow classmates. He further served the Navy in the USN Reserve unit in Burlington. Jack really enjoyed living in Vermont, especially the fishing, and he made many cherished friends there. After his children flew the nest, he accepted assignments with IBM in Manassas, VA, Austin, TX (as IBM representative to SEMATECH, a leading-edge semiconductor research consortium), and finally Poughkeepsie, NY, where he retired at age 56. Jack enjoyed 20 years of Hudson River valley retirement living with Nancy at their home in nearby Wappingers Falls.
Alan Poindexter (Son of John Poindexter (18th Co )) On Sunday, 1 July,
Alan Poindexter, Captain, USN, astronaut and son of our classmate John
Poindexter was killed in a jet-ski accident
Roy Lee Reinarz, Jr.(11th Co) (6/29/12) Roy
Reinarz Jr., 75, of Lago Vista., Texas died
of Prostrate cancer on 29 April 2011. (A guest book from the funeral home is available for signature at the following website: http://www.beckchapels.com/sitemaker/sites/BeckFu1/obit.cgi?user=370064ReinarzJr#.T-uTIPxg0Fo.email
Anthony Dennis Miller (23rd Co) (6/21/112) Update 6/25/12 From Jeff Miller, Tony's Son Services Honoring Anthony Dennis Miller Monday,
July 2, 2012 12PM: Military Service at Florida Memorial Gardens (5950 US HWY 1, Rockledge, FL 32955) 2PM:
Memorial Service honoring and celebrating Tony’s life at the Tortoise Island
Club House Following the service those who wish are
welcome to come to the home Bonnie and Tony shared for 27years Funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Beach Funeral Home. www.beachfuneralhome.com On their website under “Our Services” there is a link
to Anthony Miller. In addition to
service details ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bonnie
has asked that in lieu of flowers that donations are made to: The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum T-4203 Anderson Ave, San Diego, CA 92145 www.flyingleathernecks.org The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 3800 Fetter Park Dr., Ste 104, Dumfries, VA 22025 www.marineheritage.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recommended Hotels in the area: Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront (3101 N Hwy A1A, Indialantic, FL 32903) Reservations:+1
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Update 6/22/12 From Jack Pierce I have received some preliminary information from Tony's son, Jeff. Services for Tony will be held on Monday, 2 July. A military ceremony will be at Florida Memorial Garden, time 1200. The address is 5950 S. US Hwy 1, Rockledge, FL. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Tony's life will be at the Tortoise Island Club House, time 1400. Following this, Bonnie will welcome everyone to her house. There will be more details coming, including hotels etc. Sincerely, 6/21/12 LtCol Anthony Miller, USMC (ret) passed away yesterday. Tony had recently suffered a massive heart attack. This, combined with the lung cancer that he has been fighting proved too much. Tony will be buried in Florida. More details will be provided when available. Condolences may be sent to Bonnie at: 528 Hawksbill Island Drive Jeremiah Fraher (14th Co) (5/19/12) From Gordo: I regret to pass along our latest class death. It arrived a bit late so the dates at the end of the announcement are all past. Thanks to Kent Lawrence who brought this to my attention. Jeremiah Fraher, 78, of Londonderry, died Friday,
April 20, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. There are no calling hours. Following cremation, a memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, One South Road, Londonderry. Burial will follow later in the afternoon in the N.H. State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen. The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium of Derry and Londonderry is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information, go to www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.
Reid Brundage Paige (20th Co) Update From Pete Russell (7/7/19) Reid
Brundage Paige, Captain, USMC ‘58 Reid
Brundage Paige passed away in Reid
was the son of Major General Henry Paige (1904-1989), a 1927 graduate of the Upon
commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Reid attended Marine
Corps Basic School in Reid’s
first assignment was as Navigator/Relief Pilot in the Boeing 707, flying
volunteer missions into Reid
and Ann settled in In
addition to Ann, his wife of 53 years, Reid is survived by his children and
their families, Nancy Rutter, Bud Paige, Kirk Paige, and Todd Paige; sisters
Shirley, Ann, and Mary Ellen, and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Memorial
services were conducted on 17 May 2012 at Saint Matthias Anglican Church in
Oakdale. From Pete Russel It is with deepest regrets that I inform you that our 20th Company Classmate (and my roomie), Reid Brundage Paige, passed away on May 10, 2012 in Oakdale, CA. His wife, Ann, said there will be a service and burial at Saint Matthias Anglican Church in Oakdale this coming Thursday (17 May) at 1000. Ann says she's doing fine with all the help of family and friends. Her phone number is 209-848-9015 in the event someone would like to call. At an appropriate time, I will coordinate with Ann and one of her sons to work up a suitable entry for Reid for Shipmate.
John Richard Rasavage (5th Co) (4/7/12) From Gordo: We
have just learned that LtCol John Rasavage, USMC (ret) died on 22 March. While
Lance Herold will work at putting together an obituary for Shipmate, I am sure
he can use some help. Please provide him with any info that you may have,
especially his active duty years. Lance is at lherold58@verizon.net.. His
widow, Phyllis, may be contacted at 415 N. Waugh Road, Mount, Vernon, WA 98273. Otto Clyde Rice (12th Co) (3/27/12) Otto Rice passed away on March 7, 2012 at
his home in Sarasota, FL after a battle with cancer. He was born December 17,
1934 to Myrtle Marie and Basil Hamilton Rice who are both deceased. He entered
the Naval Academy in 1954 with the Class of 1958 and, assigned to the 12th
Company. He earned his Navy “N” as a member of the ’56 National
Championship Dinghy Sailing Team. Prior to his entry to the Naval Academy, he
attended and graduated from Sarasota High School in 1952 and attended Rollins
College in Winter Park, Fl. for a year until June 1953. He worked part time at
the Rollins College Theater and local news papers. Upon graduating
from USNA in 1958 he was Commissioned in the Navy and attended the Navy
Supply Corps School from August ’58 to March ’59. He was promoted to
Lieutenant (jg) in the Supply Corps on December 4, 1959 and served aboard the
USS Cowell (DD 547) for about 19 months as Supply/Disbursing Officer. He served
with the Naval Administrative Unit at Lake Mead Base, Las Vegas, NV from which
he was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in February 1963. He married Judith
Beaver in 1962, who predeceased Otto with cancer and congestive heart failure in
October 1998. Otto is only survived
by a sister, Barbara Burnett, who is in a nursing home, suffering with
Alzheimer’s, and a Nephew, Glen Ayala, and numerous other nieces and nephews. After his service in the Navy, he worked as
a Senior Applications Engineer for American Standard, Singer, Snider and Mcquay
and others as the company was acquired and purchased. He moved with the company
to Columbus and Elyria, OH to Auburn, NY and Minneapolis, MN before he retired
and moved back to Sarasota in 2006. He then worked part time for The Crowley
Museum, a Nature Preserve. Otto desired to be cremated, as he had personally discussed with Glen Ayala some years prior to his death. He wanted his ashes scattered partly in the Nature Preserve and partly for a Burial at Sea in the gulf near Sarasota, Fl. Some of his ashes have already been scattered at the Nature Preserve. Mr.Ayala has contacted the Navy to try to arrange the Burial at Sea. His ashes have been sent to the Jacksonville Naval Base for a Military Burial at Sea at a later date.
John Robert Bruce (17th Co) (3/15/12) John Robert Bruce passed away early in the morning of March 6, 2012. John was born on June 25, 1936 in Crawfordsville, Indiana. His parents were Dr. Robert Wallace Bruce and Maud Louise (Moon) Bruce, and he referred to himself as a faculty brat from Wabash College. John left high school early to attend Earlham College one year, and from there he won a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated in 1958 and was always pleased that President Eisenhower handed him his degree. Unable to fly in the Navy, he became a navigator in the Air Force. On December 19, 1960, he married Jeannette Louise DeSadier in Shreveport, Louisiana. Their son Robert Douglas was born on August 26, 1963 in Columbus, Mississippi. On April 7, 1967 a daughter, Moira Louise, joined them in Dayton, Ohio. John was a member of two air refueling squadrons, the 301st and the 901st. In southeast Asia he was a member of the AC130 gunship squadron. During his military career he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and several Air Medals and Commendation Medals. He also held a masters degree in aerospace engineering and an MBA. He retired from the Air Force in 1980 as the faculty executive officer at the United States Air Force Academy and started a career with Martin Marietta as a systems engineer. John devoted a good portion of his time to civic responsibilities. At various times he served as cub master, a choir member and senior warden of his church and president of Gleneagle Sertoma. He also had been a member of the North End Rotary and the Winter Night Club. His interests were wide and varied, and he loved to hike in the mountains, play racquetball, attend Bronco games and any basketball game, as he was a true native of Indiana. He played a good hand of bridge and loved attending the symphony and opera. Regional basketball tournaments and the Santa Fe Opera were favorite vacation spots. Jeannette and he traveled the world and enjoyed each spot on the globe. He loved his church, adored his family and was an exceptional neighbor and friend. John was preceded in
death by his parents, his sister Emily, an infant nephew, and his nephew John
Aaron. He is survived by his wife, his son Doug, his daughter Moira and her
husband David Jones, and his three grandsons Rostislav William, Vadim Robert and
Austin David. He is also survived by his nephew Dr. Bruce Rolfe and his family,
and a niece Jeannette Anna Rolfe. The memorial service will be held at St.
George's Anglican Church, 217 Pikes Peak at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 10,
2012. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Wounded Warriors
Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org)..
Good night, sweet prince. Robert Lyman Shearer (14th Co) (2/28/12) Bob Shearer finally lost his long battle with cancer. Bob died on Friday 24 February at his home in Naples, FL. At this time there are no plans for a memorial service or formal burial ceremony. (See Comments on the Binnacle List). Richard David Whelan (21st Co) (3/9/12) Published in Syracuse Post Standard on January 22, 2012 January 18, 2012
Richard D. "Dick" Whelan, 77, of Chaumont Bay, NY, went to be with Margaret Price Lawe (Wife of Dick Lawe 22nd Co) (2/21/12) Margaret
was born into the family of Guy and Ida Price on October 10, 1934 in
Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was child number 13 out of 15 children. Margaret
met the love of her life, Richard Lawe, while she was living and working in
Washington, D.C. Richard was attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
Margaret and Richard shared fifty-five years together: they shared five
children, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, three overseas tours, 20+
addresses, 10+ dogs and cats, thousands of separations during Richard's hunting
and fishing trips and mom's shopping at Nordstrom. Margaret loved life. She
would light up the room. She was kind and generous and she brought joy,
laughter, and love to everyone whose lives she touched. She was known as
"Mom" to many people throughout her life. She was the kind of wife and
mother everyone wishes for. She spent many years at Richland Elementary School
(San Marcos, Ca) helping children learn to read. She was a gracious Marine Corps
Officer's Wife, exhibiting great strength and courage during the course of
Richard's military career. Her family and many friends will remember her for her
wonderful sense of humor, her dignity and poise, and her ability to make
everyone she met her friend, her flaky piecrust and amazing apple pie. She set a
wonderful example for her children with her tenacity through hard times, her
loyalty in her marriage with Richard, and her boundless energy, vivacity and
zest for life. Margaret passed peacefully February 6th surrounded by loving
friends and family. She is survived by four children: Valerie Lawe Cannon of
Ukiah, CA; Leslie Marie Shaw of Vista, CA; Kathleen Margaret Lawe of San Diego,
CA; Billy and Maria Lawe of Menifee, CA, grandchildren Wes & Bart Shaw and
Journee Rose Lawe and great-grandson Steve Shaw; sisters Ida, Nancy, Jean and
brothers, Bill, and Roy "Butch" in and around Fredericksburg, VA. She
will be remembered and cherished all the rest of our lives. A celebration of
Margaret's life will be held at the Murrieta Community Center on April 22nd from
2:00-4:00 pm. Our family is deeply grateful to Hospice of the Valleys for their
compassionate care. In lieu of gifts or flowers donations to hospice would be
appreciated. Published in Press-Enterprise on February 19, 2012 John Ruth (17th Co) (2/6/12) John
Ruth, 76, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1970, passed away on Tuesday,
January 31, 2012 due to complications from a serious head injury sustained in a
fall. Born January 26, 1936 in Lebanon, PA to Richard and Matilda Ruth,
John was a graduate of Lebanon High School in 1954 and Annapolis, US Naval
Academy in 1958. John was married to Joanne Fields from1959 to 1981 when they
divorced. He then was married to Lynne Gordon from
1987 until they divorced in 2011. John had continued to maintain a good
relationship with both. John retired from Academy School District 20 where
he was a teacher from 1970 to 1995. He enjoyed reading, woodworking,
fishing and traveling. John was preceded in death by his parents and
sister Jane York, He is survived by his sister Mary Jones, his
brother-in-law Alvin
York, his children David (Judy), Dan (Lisa). Alisa (Robert) Lockwood and
grandchildren Claire, Eleanor, Olivia, Lydia, and Jonathan, as well as nieces
and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4,
2012 at Cappadona Funeral Home, 1020 Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, CO with an
internment in Lebanon PA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made
in John's name to the Pikes Peak Library District. Alan Gordon Roach (9th Co) (01/14/12) Update 2/6/12 The
Fort Rosecrans services have been cancelled by the family. With honors they
would not have been allowed to put the urn in the wall. All services, including military honors, will be at the church. Services at the church will be at 9 AM (note - this is a change). The family will have private services at a later date. Update 2/2/12 The Al
Roach Family has indicted that donations in Al's memory may be made The
following is from Al's daughter, Gwen Poe: My
father, LCDR Alan Roach USN (ret) passed away 1/9/2012 at 12:07 AM in
San Diego Hospice. He could no longer hold back the liver cancer that was
ravaging his body and his immune systems was just too weak to fight off the
pneumonia he contracted just before New Year’s Eve. He is in a much
happier place now and is at peace finally, now he is with my mother. His
memorial service is scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2012.
Beginning with a church service at 9:30 am at Saint Dunstan’s Episcopal Church
at 6556
Park Ridge Boulevard San Diego, CA 92120,
where my mother’s service had been in June. After the service there is a
light reception followed by his service at Fort Rosecrans. The
service at Ft. Rosecrans is at 12pm with full military honors and a bagpiper.
My father was a wonderful man he is very much missed by us all. (See Last Call for Barbara Roach) Donald Phillip Norkin (6th Co) (1/10/12) Don
Norkin of North Bethesda passed away on On January 4, 2012. Cherished husband of
Sharon Lynn Norkin; adored father of T. Sterling "Tracy" Norkin, Donna
Heaton, Debbie Moore and Douglas Norkin; loving grandfather of Regan, Arielle,
Kristopher, Emma-Sophie and Brynna; beloved brother of Leonard Norkin. Funeral
Service private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox
Foundation for Parkinson's Research, www.michaeljfox.org.
Arrangements by Danzansky-Goldberg Memorial Chapel. Thomas Walsh Top (11 Co) (1/07/12) Tom
died on Dec 22, 2011. . His widow is Marta Brakke. Address P.O. Box 193 Republic
Washington 99166. Phone 206-276-2622 E-mail missmarta@msn.com.
Tom
was born in Olympia, WA on June 26, 1936 to Leonard and Mary Top and spent
his childhood there. He graduated
from Olympia High School in 1954 and was the center on the varsity football team
when they won the 1953 Washington state championship against Queen Anne High
School. After
high school he was recommended to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD by
Congressman Russell Mack. He rowed
on the crew team there and placed in the top third of his graduating class in
1958. He then served 4 years in the
Navy on a destroyer squadron, stationed mostly in the Pacific. When
he left the Navy, he attended the University of Washington Law School in
Seattle, WA, served on the Law Review, and graduated in 1965.
He passed the Washington State Bar in 1966. Following
a national search, he was chosen to work for the Civil Rights Division at the
Justice Department in Washington, DC and prosecuted violations of integration
policy in various school districts in Texas, Arkansas, and other states from
1966-1969. He served under Attorney
General Ramsey Clark. He frequently
told stories about his experiences during that time in his life. He
returned to the Pacific NW in 1970 and worked with several law firms. He also
had the unique experience of being the attorney for the Rolling Stones during
their stop in Seattle in the 1970. He
ended his career as a personal injury attorney working for Lane Powell from 1985
until he retired in June of 2001. He
married Marta Brakke in April of 1983 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and
fathered a much beloved son, Sam, now a resident of Bellingham. All
his life Tom loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, skiing and camping.
One summer he and his wife discovered Republic, WA with the fossil dig
and the trout fishing in Curlew Lake, and fell in love with the region.
In 2002 they moved to a log house in the mountains there.
He died at home surrounded by the heat of the woodstove and soft lights,
with his wife and son holding his hands. He is survived by his wife, Marta Brakke, son, Samuel Top, and sisters, Betsy Schultz and Mary Ann Moulton. There will be no services. Donations to forgetmenotshelter.org or any animal shelter or animal rescue would honor his memory. Dorothy Krauter (Wife of George Krauter (8th Co) (12/16/11) From George Krauter My wife of 52 years went to be with her Savior on Oct 11, 2011 from complications of Alzheimer’s dementia with which she suffered for 4 years. She accompanied me in 20 years of my career and was with me in the Philippines and Madrid. Spain. She gave birth to out 3rd son during the middle of my year long deployment to Viet Nam and was with me for a number of class reunions. Gary Kirkwood Roberts, Sr. (11th Co) (9/27/11) Gary passed away on September 21. Update 10/ 19/11 Commander Gary Kirkwood Roberts passed
away on 21 September at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born on 27 August 1935, in Greely, Colorado to Lillis Mabel (Tate)
Roberts and Harry Kirkwood Roberts. He
attended Reno High School and entered the Naval Academy in June 1954 with the
Class of 1958. Following graduation,
he embarked on his 22-year naval career, during which he earned his Masters
Degree in Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
Gary was an avid Navy fan and a regular attendee at class reunions.
As Company-mate Chuck Baker recalls early in Plebe Year, Gary’s vibrant
voice could be heard on the stadium PA system “…and the tackle was made by
Pete Jokanovich on the 33 yard line…”which gave fellow
Plebes in 11th Company a longed-for sense of comfort.
Gary never lost his enthusiasm. After his retirement from the Navy, Gary
spent years in his second career as an engineer with GTE before final retirement
and move to Salt Lake City, where he could revel in his life-long passion for
skiing. Gary is survived by his sons, Gary
Roberts of Menlo Park, CA, and John Roberts of Denver, CO.
He is also survived by his sisters, Judy Wright and Helen Dinwoodey of
Salt Lake City. He is preceded in
death by his parents, stepfather Norman Tourssen, and brother Ronald. A private memorial service was held by the family, and with a suggestion that any remembrances should be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association. A guest book is available for signing at the following link: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?n=gary-roberts&pid=154005841&eid=sp_shareobit
Dale Allen Westbrook (12th Co) (7/21/11) Retired Navy
Commander
Dale Allen Westbrook , 74, of Rossville, died on Monday, July 18, 2011 at
his residence. He was a 1954 graduate of Rossville High School and a 1993
inductee into its Sports Hall of Fame. Graduating from the U.S. Naval
Academy in 1958, he served in the Naval Aviation Community until his retirement
in 1978. He was of the Protestant faith and a member of McFarland Memorial
United Methodist Church. James Charles Tipton (10th Co) (7/15/11) Update 5/28/12 There will be a
Protestant funeral service at 1300 in Main Chapel on Monday, 04 Gordo Update 2/21/12 Peggy
Tipton has scheduled a service for J.C. at the Naval Academy Chapel at 1 PM on
Monday, J.C. Tipton died at Southwestern Medical Center on Wednesday, 13 July 2011. His ashes will be inurned at USNA at a later date. Update 7/18/11 A tribute to J.C. From his son, Chris: James
Charles Tipton - Jan 1933 - July 2011 My
father, known by his family and friends as J.C., passed away peacefully this
morning at 11:50, surrounded by his wife of 53 years and his two children.
He lived a truly wonderful life. He had a huge smile for everyone he met, he
would ask you how you were doing because he really wanted to know, listen to
your stories intently, and leave you with a feeling that he was the nicest man
you'd ever met, and he was. He was a twin brother, a loving son, a
patriotic and loyal man, an amazing father and a doting husband. He
grew up in rural northern Alabama. He served his country for over 25 years,
beginning in Korea as an Underwater Demolition Specialist before being accepted
to the U.S. Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1958. Upon graduation from
Annapolis, J.C. was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force and served around the
world - Vietnam, Japan, Canada, Denmark and various U.S. bases. His wife
Peggy was by his side from their first blind-date in Annapolis in 1957, and
they had their 53rd wedding anniversary two days ago, July 12th. He
and Peggy adopted me and then their daughter Liz while they were stationed
in Canada with the Air Force, and boy did we get lucky! He was the best father
either of us could have ever wanted. He was confident but humble, hard-working
but jovial, strict but fair, and he had our respect. He loved his family
with all his heart and we loved him back. He retired with the family to Dallas in 1977. His second career with Rockwell-Collins in Richardson led him to many of the friends our family still shares today. He was an avid runner, voracious reader, non-stop traveler and a lover of life. He lost his battle with dementia but he never lost that smile, even if he had forgotten your name. He would still hold the hands of his grandchildren with a look of pure love in his eyes. His granddaughters both gave him stuffed animals to hold on to when the end drew near, and he clutched them both as he passed on. His spirit lives on with his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his brother and his vast network of friends all over the world. We love you Dad...you will be missed. Edwin Wilson Oldham (6th Co) (7/1/11) Update 8/8/11 There will be a Memorial Service for Ned Oldham at the USNA Columbarium on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Update 7/15/11 (See Obituary Below) The
Celebration of Life Service will be held at
2 PM July 23, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church of From Harry Hurst (7/1/11) Ned
passed away on Tuesday night, June 28, 2011 from complications of Parkinson. Ned Oldham's Obituary (7/15/11)
Edwin W. “Ned” Oldham II, 74, of Akron,
OH and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at Avow Hospice of Naples, FL, on June
28, 2011 with his loving wife Karen and four boys Jeff, Scott, Mark and Eric at
his side. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Ned
had a wonderful and blessed life. He valiantly fought an atypical form of
Parkinsonism Plus for 7 ½ years with his wife Karen as his caretaker. In his
last days he & Karen also had the loving assistance of Tammy and Lori as
live-in caretakers. A 1958 graduate (’58 is Great) of the
United States Naval Academy, “crazy legs” Oldham was the captain of the USNA
football team that beat Rice in the Cotton Bowl and ended the season ranked 3rd
in the country. Ned also scored all 14 points in the Army-Navy (Oldham 14- Army
0) game his senior year. He was 6th Company Commander his final
semester; ranked in the top 10% of his graduating class he was named a
Scholastic All American. Ned grew up in Akron, OH with his Father
Albert, Mother Ruth, Sister Nancy, Brother’s Bill and Bob and many relatives.
Armed with a General Engineering degree from USNA and a Law Degree from The
University of Akron, Ned became a prominent Intellectual Property Attorney in
Akron and Naples. He was instrumental in bringing the National Inventors Hall of
Fame to Akron from Washington DC. He authored a book “Freedom to Invent”. He
was a long time member of First Presbyterian Church of Akron. He loved sports and was an avid athlete who
loved competing and was often found to be in a heated golf match with his
friends or family. He & Karen were blessed to have the opportunity to travel
& golf internationally. He also cherished many family trips such as ski
trips to Colorado or Utah. Ned is survived by his faithful wife of 53
years, Karen; four sons Jeff (& Rene) of Dayton, OH, Scott (& Joan) of
Akron, OH, Mark (& Pam) of Orlando, FL & Eric (& Tara) of Naples,
FL; eight grandchildren Alex, Connor, Jessica, Michael, Daniel, Morgan Leigh,
Edwin W. III “Trey” & Ava Mae; Sister Nancy (& Darrel) Seibert,
Bothers Bill (& Pat) & Bob (& Cindy). Ned is preceded in death by
his parents and his lovely grandchild Linnea Rose. Many will remember him as a gentle man with
a deep faith and a everflowing positive outlook on life. He had a great and
witty personality and a loving heart. The Celebration of Life Service will be
held at 2pm July 23, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church of Akron, 647 East Market
St., Akron, OH 44304. A memorial fund has been established for Ned
for the Athletic Excellence Program. You may make contributions to: USNA
Foundation Inc., 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401- please make note that
the contribution is in memory of Ned Oldham for the Athletic Excellence Program.
Barbara Roach (Wife of Al Roach (9th Co)) (6/29/11) Update 7/31/11 Barbara’s
Roach’s Memorial Service will be held on August 13, 2011 at Saint Dunstan’s
Episcopal Church on the corner of Wandmere Street and Park Ridge in San
Diego CA 92120. The Memorial Service will start at 10 a.m. The date
for Barbara’s internment at Fort Rosecrans has not yet been scheduled but will
be on or after August 15th. The family has no
special requests regarding flowers or donations in Barbara’s memory. Condolences to
the Roach Family may be sent to From Jim Adkins: Al Roach's wife Barbi died a few days ago. The family has not yet scheduled the Memorial Service but expects it to be in the next two weeks. No further info at this time.
John Albert Besecker (16th Co) Update 6/12/2011 Jack
Besecker passed away on Sunday 22 May. (See obituary below). Funeral arrangements are as follows: 2:00
PM July 30, 2011 Phone
304-822-8151 Obituary Cmdr. John
Albert Besecker USN (RET), 74, of Springfield, W.Va., passed away on Sunday, May
22, 2011, at his home with his wife by his side, while under the care of Hospice
of the Panhandle. Born on Oct. 2, 1936, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of
the late Clifford A. and Elsie R. Besecker. Cmdr. Besecker joined the Navy in
1958 after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. He continued his
naval education by graduating from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey,
Calif., in December of 1968. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Expert
Rifle and Pistol Medal. While in
the Navy he was a Staff Operations and Plans Officer, Operations Analyst and
submarine commander. His last active-duty assignment was at the Pentagon in
Washington, D.C. He retired from the Navy on Oct. 1, 1978. He then settled in
the Washington, D.C., area where he and his wife, Anne, opened a small business.
As the business grew, so did the need for more space. They finally settled in
their new home along the South Branch River in Springfield, W.Va., where they
continued their small business until he became unable to continue working. After
moving to Springfield, John made it a point to make friends in the area and
become a country boy sporting a John Deere cap and riding his blue Ford tractor,
he could be found on any given weekend fixing the road in the subdivision or
working on his and Anne's property. He loved life in the country and would spend
as much time as he could outdoors. After the loss of his leg due to an injury,
he enjoyed sitting on the veranda and looking across the river and over their
property. He was an elder in the Mormon church. Although he didn’t have the
opportunity to attend services in the last several years, he always enjoyed the
visits of President and Mrs. Showers. Survivors
include his wife of 33 years, Anne Germain Besecker, of Springfield; eight
children, Charlotte Besecker Turner and husband Steve, of Asheville, N.C., John
Besecker, of Longwood, Fla., Robert Besecker, of Deltona, Fla., Terri Besecker
Hensley and husband Michael, of Bountiful, Utah, G. Kendall Sherry, of Palm
Springs, Calif., Charles (Chucko) A. Sherry, of Springfield, W.Va., Lynn
Valentino, of Dallas, Texas and Michael Valentino, of Vern, S.C.; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two special brothers-in-law, Tom
Germain and wife Christie, of Springfield, Va., and John Germain and wife
Dorothy, of Fairfax, Va.; two special sisters-in-law, Edna Kartmann, of Port
Orchard, Wash. and Margaret (Peggy) Bauer, of Kent, Wash.; his special little
buddy, Joshua Kitzmiller, of Slanesville, W.Va., and several other friends from
the area. The family would like to express their thanks to Hospice of the Panhandle, John Daskal of Sav-A-Lot pharmacy in Fort Ashby, Tonya Cozatt of Earth Zone in Short Gap, the Kitzmiller family of Slanesville, McKee Funeral Home and to all of the others who have been there when needed during this difficult time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to Hospice of the Panhandle, 122 Waverly Court, Martinsburg, WV 25402. All arrangements are being handled by the McKee Funeral Home of Romney, W.Va. Gerald Edward Bellows (18th Co) (5/6/11) Jerry Bellows passed away on Monday 2 May after a long illness. The memorial service will be at 1300, Friday May 13 at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, CA .The internment will be a family service at the church prior to the memorial service. Richard Peter Nalesnik (23rd Co) (5/6/11) The
following info was provided by his widow, I apologize
for the delayed messaging. On Monday, April 25, 2011 Richard P. Nalesnik
'58 passed away. He was 76 years old. A Catholic mass was held
Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Pius X Church in Bowie, Maryland and he was
interred at Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD immediately following
the service. Please feel
free to distribute this message to the
Dick left the academy Plebe year. Patricia Watts Prather Wife of Robert J. Prather 1st Co) Teacher, church member A resident of Claremont since 1974, Patricia Watts Prather died on April 7, 2009 at Claremont Manor following a long illness with pulmonary fibrosis. She was 76. A native of New Mexico, Ms. Prather was born in Roswell on June 23, 1932. She grew up there and in El Reno, Oklahoma and attended several colleges before graduating from the University of Florida in 1957. Later, she received her law degree from the University of La Verne. In 1958, she married Robert James Prather Jr. of Laurel, Mississippi. Following the death of her husband in 1973, Ms. Prather and her children relocated to Claremont. She taught school at nearby Vineyard Elementary for many years and specialized in bilingual education. She retired in 2000. Ms. Prather was a member of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church and the Phi Mu Alumni Association. Ms. Prather is survived by her brother, George Watts of Seal Beach; her daughters, Katherine Snodgrass of Altadena, Charlotte Milton of Memphis, Tennessee and Stephanie Moser of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; her son, Robert James Prather III of Cleveland, Georgia; and by her 8 grandchildren, Rebecca, Charlotte Jean and John Thomas Hare of Memphis, Tennessee, Mary Pat, Lisa and Robby Snodgrass of Altadena and Alex and Austin Moser of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, April 15, 2009 at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 830 W. Bonita Ave., Claremont. Memorial donations may be made to The Ranches, 6209 Hendrix Rd., NE, 2 FL, Albuquerque, NM 87110, which provides help for children and their families. David Geary Willingham (19th Co) Update 5/12/11 Dave will be buried at Arlington Cemetery, Thursday, 9 June 2011. We will meet at the Arlington Cemetery Admin Building starting at 1030. We will leave in time for a graveside ceremony at 1100. There will be a reception at the Ft Myer O Club immediately following the ceremony. 2/9/11 David G. Willingham
(19th Co.) passed away at home late in the evening of Friday, February 4, 2010. His Funeral Mass
will be at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February
10, 2010. The church is located at 1427 Braddock Road, Alexandria,
Virginia. There will not be a viewing and the family requests that flowers
not be sent. Following the Mass a reception will be held at a
restaurant near the church. If you plan to attend
the reception, please e-mail the Giglios @ giglio3936@aol.com Inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery will be at a later date. Sue Anne Doty (Wife of Bob Doty (14th Co) From Sue Doty's son, Buddy Houston: On
behalf of my brother Jeff and myself, we would like to share with you
the following: On
Wednesday, December 29, our mother Sue Anne Doty passed away
peacefully in her sleep of natural causes.
She was battling an illness as well as grieving the loss of her
husband, COL Robert Doty Jr (USAF Ret), who passed away exactly a
month ago. Below
are the viewing and funeral details: Viewing: Monday,
January 3, 3-5 and 7-9 Funeral Services: Janurary
4, 11:00
Richard Havelock Alexander (6th Co) (12/20/10) Update 4/21/11
Funeral services for '58 classmate Major
Richard H. "Dick" Alexander, USMC (Ret), 6th Company will be held in
Arlington Cemetery at 1300, 16 May, 2011. The ceremony will be an
inurnment in a family plot. Guests are asked to meet at the
Arlington Administration Center at 12:30 on that date.
Upon completion of the graveside
service, guests are invited to a reception to meet family members at the
Sheraton International Hotel on Orme Street at Columbia Pike, near the
Navy Annex. A map to the reception site will be provided at the
Administration Center.
From Poj Walters 12/22/10 Major Richard H. (Dick)
Alexander, USMC (RET), Class of 1958 passed away on Sunday, December
19, 2010. He had been ill and in poor health for about nine
months. Richard was, up until the very recent past, an active
member of the Puget Sound Alumni Chapter and designed the Chapter
Newsletter which is still in use today. Dick took the lead in
encouraging the Chapter to honor Major Megan McClung, USMC, who was
the first woman graduate of Naval Academy to be killed in combat.
He was a loyal, dedicated Marine and enthusiastic supporter of the
Naval Academy. Dick will be cremated and his ashes inurned at
Arlington with his father and grandfather. From Poj Walters (12/20/10) Dick
Alexander was taken off life support about 1700 today in the
Robert Eldon Doty, Jr. (14th Co) (11/30/10) Update 12/2/2010 The wake for Bob will be Thursday 2 December at Pumphry Funeral Home on Rte. 28 in Rockville from 3 PM to 5, then again from 7 PM to 9. The funeral Mass will be Friday 3 December at 11 AM at St. Rose of Lima located on Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Interment will follow at All Souls Cemetery located in Germantown. From Sue Anne Doty (11/30/2010) Bob passed
away at 6:15 pm last night. He was with loved ones and died a
peaceful and happy. My sisters, younger son and one of the men
from the Knights of Columbus was with me when Bob passed. Bot kept his
sense of humor all the way to the end. As I was giving him his
last dose of morphine, I told him he was turning into a dope addict
and he smiled and did what he could to laugh. He was one in a
million and he will be greatly missed by me, and everyone he was in
contact with. James Izard (13th Co) Update 11/5/10 Celebration of Life - Jim Izard "58 The following is from Jim's widow, Shirley: Date:
Saturday, 11/13/10 Time: 11:00 am Place: Diablo
Hills Condominiums Club House
Marchbanks Drive--at 2nd driveway on the right from Ygnacio
Valley Rd. Walnut Creek, CA
Ygnacio Valley Rd--Is a Walnut Creek freeway exit from S-680
& off 24-from SF From N-Take N Main exit - go L -- Go L on Treat Blvd.--- Go to Oak Rd turn R---
Go
to Ygnacio Valley Rd - Turn L
stay in Left lane-- go to Marchbanks Drive
Turn L
at
light
Go to 2nd drive on Right-(
where club house is located)
Street parking OK-any uncovered spaces
Ok in any of Three Driveway parking areas- for D H Condominiums If you plan on attending please advise John Potter at - john.potter@1958.usna.com 10/12/10 Dear Classmates, I regret to pass along the following note from Jim's widow, Shirley: Jim Passed away this last Friday the 8th.. He had a long stay in the hospital (six weeks) with an infection in his gastrointestinal system and just could not fight it off- I have no further word regarding funeral arrangements. Gordo Hylan Benton Lyon. Jr. (12th Co) (7/22/10) 10/10/10 Update from Walt Mitchell Hylan B. Lyon Jr. died suddenly at his home in Heath, TX on July 20, 2010, his 74th birthday. He was born in New London, CT, the son of World War II Veteran Rear Admiral Hylan B. Lyon Sr. and wife Wilma. He entered the Naval Academy from Santa Cruz High School with the Class of 1958. He was a member of his high school Basketball team and played on the Plebe Team at USNA. He was a member of the 12th Company. Upon graduation he entered the Navy Flight Training Program in Pensacola, FL and earned his Wings in 1960. He was then a pilot with VP-47 in Alameda, CA and Whidbey Island, WA flying P5M Sea Planes. Hy then went to the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. from which he was selected for the PhD program at the U. of California, Berkley. He received his PhD in Physical Chemistry in 1967 through an Office of Naval Research Advanced Science Fellowship at the Lawrence Livermore Radiation Lab. Hy was then transferred to VP-4 in Hawaii and Japan flying the P-3 aircraft on reconnaissance missions over the Vietnam Area. Hy was then transferred in 1969 to the Office of Naval Research where he was a Science Policy Analyst for the State Department. He also served on the President’s Science Advisory Staffs under Presidents Nixon, Ford and Carter. Hy resigned his Commission as a Commander in 1974 to investigate new challenges in his life as a Scientist. From 1974 to1977, Hy was the Deputy Director of the Science, Technology and Industry Directorate in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. He also served as Acting Director of Research for the International Energy Agency during its initial year of operation. In the years following 1977, he followed his interests in science and research. For at least 10 yrs, he was with Texas Instruments, Inc. as Manager of Advanced Planning and Manager of Government Relations. Hy then became President and Chief Operating Officer of Polytronix. Additionally, Hy was a member of the Technology Steering Group for the DOE Center of Excellence in the Processing of Advanced Materials. He was a member of the Senior Advisory Group for the Institute for Defense Analysis and a Board Member of the Aerospace Technology Working Group. He was Executive Vice President of the North Texas Commission for the Regional Technology Program. He was on the Dean’s Advisory Council at the U. of California, Santa Cruz Jack Baskin School of Engineering and the U. of Texas, Dallas. Hy also served as Chair of Texas Veterans for McCain during the Presidential Campaign. His1959 marriage to Miriam Jackson ended in divorce. Hy is survived by his wife Sandra Starr Lyon and her two sons Kenneth and Christopher and his wife Rebecca, Hy’s son Matthew and wife Jasmine and two children, son Andrew, son Jonathan and three children, daughter Karen and husband Jeff Rogers and three children, and Hy’s sister Sharon Gugat and husband Kevin and three children. A Memorial Service was held in the USNA St. Andrew’s Chapel with Commitment of his ashes in the Columbarium at the Academy on September 27, 2010.
George Kermit Coyne, Jr. (7th Co) Update 11/1/10 George will be interred
at Arlington Cemetery on Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Those attending
should arrive at the Administration Bldg at 2:30 PM for a 3:00 PM
Burial. Update 7/21/10 Our
opportunities to say farewell to George will be as follows: VIEWING:
Tuesday, July 27 - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home on
Washington St. Old Town Alexandria. FUNERAL
MASS: Wednesday, July 28 - 1:30 PM. at Good Shepard Catholic
Church, 8710 Mount Vernon Hwy. Alexandria, VA. BURIAL:
Tuesday 9 November 3 PM at Arlington (details on this later). Gordo George III will be our only remaining contact. His address is: 1004
Danton Lane 703-328-4112 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I am, once again, saddened to tell you of the loss
of a good friend and one of our class leaders. George succumbed on
14 July after a lengthy bout with cancer. At this time I have no
information regarding funeral or burial plans.
Regretfully,
Gordo
Update 6/26/10 DAVID E. BERTKE, 75, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in Charlotte, N.C. He grew up in Chelsea, MI, the son of Roy and Erma Bertke. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, and received a Masters Degree from U of M. David enjoyed sailing, wind surfing and especially running. He ran in the Boston Marathon after he turned 70 years old. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Phyllis; sisters, Barbara Byrum of Jackson and Marcia Westerbeke of Lake Havasu City, AZ; and his extended family. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Charlotte on Saturday, June 26, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can send memorial donations to the Church's Social Justice Fund or to the charity of your choice in his memory. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Gordo Dear
Classmates- I am
sorry to report that we lost Dave Bertke. Dave died suddenly and
unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage. His memorial service will
be on Saturday, June 26, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Charlotte, NC. His
widow, Phyllis can be reached at dbertke@bellsouth.net
or 4415 Pebble Pond Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226. Please
stay close. Gordo Robert Michael Nazak (21st Co) Update (9/28/10} Arlington Memorial Service and Internment Fort Myer Chapel 1:00 P.M. October 19, 2010 Interment Arlington National Cemetery
Update (6/25/10)
Bob's Memorial Service will be
held at 1400 on Sunday 27 June at Woodward Funeral Home in Louisa,
VA.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the Navy Relief Society or the AKC Canine Health
Foundation.
An online guestbook is
available at www.woodwardfuneral.com.
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Bob Nazak died yesterday (June 21, 2010) of a sudden, massive heart attack. His funeral will be 1400 Sunday, 27 June at Woodward Funeral Home, Louisa, VA.
Interment at
Arlington in about two months, time/date TBA.
Louis Henry Fisler (21st Co) Capt. Louis H. Fisler, 75, of Palmetto, went to be with his Lord on June 6, 2010. Services were held on Monday, June 14, 10a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 4030 Manatee Ave. West, Bradenton, with the Rev. Joel J. Morsch officiating. Inurnment will be at Sarasota VA National Cemetery with a graveside service. Lou was born in Schenectady, NY, February 15, 1935. He graduated from US Naval Academy, with distinction in 1958; received his gold wings in 1959; served with squadron VP-6 (Blue Sharks); received his Masters in Operations Research, US Naval Post Graduate School. His tours of duty included US Naval Academy, Instructor; Naval Air Rework Facility (NARF), Quonset Point, Production Officer; NAESU, Philadelphia, Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer; COMPATWINGSPAC, Assistant Chief of Staff; COMFAIRWESTPAC, Assistant Chief of Staff; NARF, Alameda, Commanding Officer; and Naval Aviation Logistics Center, Patuxent River, Deputy Commander. He retired as a Captain 1985 after 33 years of dedicated service, receiving the Navy Commendation Medal and three Presidential Legion of Merit medals. After retirement, he was a math instructor at State College of Florida (MCC). He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. He was an active member of VFW, Post 2488, as well as a member of American Legion, Post 309, and Elks, Palmetto 2449. His hobbies included gardening and taking care if "his" kitties at the VFW. Survivors include his beloved wife Ruby, son, Mark Fisler (Paula), daughters, Kathryn Rogers (Ralph) and Elizabeth Hix (Keith) and seven grandchildren. Family and friends will miss the loss of one so dear to us. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238, Animal Network Inc., c/o Lindalee Anderson, 310 10th Ave, East, Palmetto, FL 34221. Arrangements by Griffith-Cline Funeral Home. Peter
Donald Hofstedt (16th Co) (5/14/10) Peter
Donald Hofstedt,74, longtime resident of Briarcliff Manor and loving
Husband and Father of five, died on April 22, 2010, at his home after
a long illness. A Tarrytown native and U.S. Naval Aviator, Peter
married his high school sweetheart, Ann Elizabeth Marron, at
Transfiguration Church, in 1958. Peter was born on December 21, 1935,
in Brooklyn, NY, to Carl and Genevieve Hofstedt, and grew up in
Tarrytown, NY, where he attended Washington Irving High School,
serving as school president and lettering in three sports. He
was appointed to the United States
Naval
Academy
at Annapolis in 1954, lettering on the baseball team and serving as
vice president of his graduating class. He graduated in 1958 with a BS
degree in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation, Peter was
commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy and attended
flight school where he earned his aviator wings in 1959. Peter
piloted a Martin P5M Marlin and was stationed in Bermuda (Squadron
VP-45) where his role was to patrol our nation's coastline in search
of Soviet submarines. He next became an instructor in the School of
Pre-Flight at NAS Pensacola, Florida. In 1963, Peter was honorably
discharged from the U.S. Navy with the rank of Lieutenant. After
returning to Westchester with his family, Peter joined the New York
Telephone Company/NYNEX in 1964. He retired after 30 years.
Peter was also active in the Briarcliff community during his 45 years
as a resident, serving as a Little League coach, league officer, vice
president, and treasurer; a Boy Scout Webelos leader; a lector at St.
Theresa's Church; and a volunteer at the Ossining Food Pantry.
Peter was also a Briarcliff School Board Trustee for seven years,
serving as president from 1980-81 and 1983-84. Through the years,
Peter enjoyed watching his children perform on the athletic fields and
stages of the Briarcliff schools. He was also an avid reader,
sports fan, and fisherman always in search of a lunker. Peter
is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Ann, as well as his five
cherished children and 13 adored grandchildren: Chris and Christine
Hofstedt of Larchmont, NY, and their children Meg, Peter, and Natalie;
Doug and Denise Hofstedt of Severna Park, MD, and their children
Clare, Michael, and Patrick; Beth Ronan of Briarcliff Manor, NY, and
her children Bobby and Brian; Matt and Ariane Hofstedt of Annapolis,
MD, and their children Anderson and Quin; and Jennifer and Dan
Krehnbrink of Guilderland, NY, and their children Finn, Aidan, and
Kaitlin. He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie
""Bunny", and Henry Crepeault of Tarrytown, NY. Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated on Friday, April 30th at St.
Theresa's Church in Briarcliff. A private burial took place at
the family gravesite in Winchendon, MA. Memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association. Waterbury & Kelly Funeral Home of Briarcliff Manor 1300 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. 10510 914-941-0838. Glynn Compton Harper (16th Co) Glynn
Compton Harper, 74 of San Augustine, passed away Wednesday, January
13, 2010, in Lufkin, after an lengthy illness. He
was born October 21, 1935, in Shelby County, Texas, to Hattie Frances
(Compton) Harper and William Bruce Harper. He was rector of Christ
Church Episcopal in San Augustine. Before that he served as rector at
St. Anna's in New Orleans, LA. He held numerous post in the churches
in and around the Houston area, namely St. James, St. Andrews, and St.
Peters. Glynn
graduated from the US Naval Academy with the Class of 1958 and served
as a submariner. He later separated from the Navy and went to
seminary, including studying at Oxford, England. He spent his adult
life in the service of God through the Episcopal Church. Close
to retirement age, Glynn dedicated himself as a author. He has
published "A Perfect Peace" and "Arise Beloved."
Glynn Compton Harper will be remembered as a brilliant man and a good
friend. Memorial
Services were held on Monday, January 18, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. in the
Christ Church Episcopal in San Augustine to honor his life. He
is survived by: Goddaughter: Dixie Harris, and her husband, Lt. Col.
Bryan of Abilene, his brother: Richard Harper of Pasadena, and his
adopted sister: Jill Buffington of Harrison, Township, MI, as well as
a host of dear friends. He
was preceded in death by his father, William Bruce Harper, his mother,
Hattie Frances Compton, and his brother, Thomas Paul Harper. In
lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a memorial in Glynn's name to
Christ Church Foundation, 201 South Ayish, San Augustine, Texas.
Charles Emerson Harrison (12th Co) There was a Committal Service on
Friday 0930 March 26th, 2010 in St. Andrew’s Chapel
for LCDR Charles Emerson Harrison, USN (Ret). Charles
(Chuck) Harrison, 74 died Thursday, February 26, 2010 at Groton
Regency. Last Call John Paul Berry (14th Co) Update 6/7/11 There
will be a Committal Service at the Naval Academy Columbarium on Monday, 27 June
2011 @ On February 13, 2010, John Paul Berry passed away suddenly in Annapolis, MD. John Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Wilma (Billie) Berry; his mother, Mary Ellen Berry; brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Collins, Marybeth White, Charles Palmer III, David Berry, and Thomas Berry, Jr.; devoted father of John Paul Berry, Jr., Patrick Berry, Colleen Ginsburg, Stacy Isaacs and Carole Elliott. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Kristen Isaacs, Steven Berry, Jamie Williams, Robert Isaacs, Jr., Sarah Ginsburg, Cora Berry, Julian Berry, Charlotte Elliott, Cecelia Elliott and Thomas Elliott. A public viewing will be held at Mariners Church, 1592 Whitehall Rd., Annapolis, MD 21409, phone (410) 757-6064, Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10 a.m.; public service to follow at 11 a.m. Refreshments following. For further information, please visit http:// www.marinerschurch.com . Interment, private, will be held at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Mariners' Missions Fund, http://www.marinerschurch.com or Campus Crusade for Christ, http:// www.militaryministry.org . John Coventry Chambliss (8th Co) The following obituary appeared in "The State", a South Carolina paper. COLUMBIA — Lt. Col. John Coventry Chambliss,
U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), died February 9, 2010. Known as Jack, he was
the son of John Lockwood Chambliss and Barbara Channing Miller
Chambliss of Falls Church, Va. He was a graduate of the United States
Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps from 1958 to 1978. His
military duties included tours in Okinawa, Vietnam, and Marine Corps
Headquarters in Arlington, Va. He earned a degree from the Naval
Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif., and a master’s degree from
the University of Michigan in communication information and control
engineering. After retiring from active duty, he worked with Federal
Data Corporation for 10 years and was an adjunct professor of
mathematics at American University in Washington, D.C.
Vera Sidonie Port (Wife of Joe Port 23rd Co) The
following sad news is from Ray Landrum: Joe Port's wife, Vera, passed away Jan. 19. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Jan.29 at 10:30 AM in St. Andrews Chapel. Inurnment will follow at the Naval Academy Columbarium. The following was published in the The Capitol Newspaper on 22 Jan: Vera Sidonie Port, 73, of the Arnold/Annapolis area, previously of Potomac, died Jan. 19 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore after a four month illness. Born on Oct. 12, 1936, in the tropical paradise of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. A smoldering Latin beauty with movie star looks, she never lost her native passion for life and "calor humano." She graduated from Cazenovia College in upstate New York with an associates degree in 1957. While living and studying in upstate New York, she had met, at church, the love of her life and eventual husband of 51 plus years, Joseph C. Port (Cdr. USN, retired, Class of 1958). They married following his graduation on June 5, 1958, at the Naval Academy Chapel. A loving mother and devoted Navy wife, she raised four children in a dozen different homes, across four continents. She was also a nurturing grandmother to nine grandchildren and her force and influence will live on in them. Throughout the decades, she was the matriarch and rock of the family as the Navy called them to duty in stations in the U.S. and abroad, including Pensacola, San Diego, Hawaii, Japan, Patuxent River, Annapolis, Italy, and Brazil. In the late 1960's and early 1970's she worked for the Brazilian American Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., promoting Brazilian art and culture. In the late 1970's and early 1980's, when the family was living in Brazil, she worked as the in-country representative for the Italian aerospace company Selenia. Later in the 1980's when the family had moved to Long Island, New York, she worked as a sales associate at the Macy's in downtown Manhattan. After the family moved to the Annapolis area in the late 1980's, she opened Vera's Bakery & Café in Severna Park, where her Brazilian and international cooking were legendary to her loyal customers. She also established Vera's Wedding Cakes and for years supplied equally renowned artisan cakes for area weddings. She later became an icon of the local Farmers' Markets in Anne Arundel County known for her delicious breads and scones and other unforgettable baked delicacies. Compassionate and giving, she rescued animals and donated regularly to charities for orphaned children in Brazil. She is proceeded in death by her father Charles G. Hasler; her mother Dulce Bottas; and one brother, Niel R. Hasler, all of Salvador, Brazil. She is survivied by her husband, Joseph Clinton Port of Arnold, whom she married June 4, 1958; three sons, Charles F. Port of Annapolis, Joseph C. Port, Jr. of Frederick, Christopher N. Port of Bryson City, N.C.; one daughter, Katia Port Reecer of Arlington, Va.; her stepmother, Eugenia Hasler of Salvador, Brazil; two brothers, Charles Hasler of Salvador, Brazil, Gerald B. Hasler of San Paolo, Brazil; two sisters, Elza M. Hasler of Lexington, Ky., Patricia M. Principe of Salvador, Brazil and nine grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, Jan. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Chapel, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD (enter Gate 8). Inurnment USNA Columbarium. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Red Cross to help Haiti. Arrangements by the John M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. Online condolences may be made to www.johnmtaylorfuneralhome.com. From Chuck Smith At Saint Martha Catholic Church today (4 January 2010), Classmates from the San Diego area gathered to bid farewell to Tom Doyle (19). Tom's widow, Audrey, and family graciously hosted class members, wives, shipmates and friends at their Temecula home, following the service and military honors. Attending the service were Claudette and Bruce Craig (19), Shari and John Dean (22), Madelyn & Joe Fenick (7), Dick Hanson (7), Dick Lawe (22), Chuck Smith (20) and Dotty and John Washburn (7). Several Class members/wives commented positively on the opportunity they had to see Tom recently at the December Class Lunch on 9 December From
Gordo: I regret once again to be passing along the word on the loss of a classmate. Tom Doyle passed away on Wednesday, 29 December. He had been in apparent good health and suffered a heart attack. We have been in touch with his son, Tom Jr., and have learned that the funeral service will take place on Monday, 0900, 4 January 2010, at St. Martha's Church, at 37200 Whitewood Road, Murieta, CA 92563. John James Dittrick, Jr (17th Co) Captain
John J. Dittrick, Jr., USN, (Ret.) was hospitalized at Sentara
Virginia Beach General Hospital on August 20, 2009.due to a sudden
illness. Jack passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at A
message from Carolyn Dittrick: Dear Family, Friends and Neighbors, We deeply appreciate all of your thoughtfulness, prayers and support. We will be holding a Celebration of Life to honor, appreciate and remember Jack Dittrick. We would be honored to have your presence in sharing in this meaningful time. Saturday,
December 5, 2009
Eastern
Shore
Chapel Episcopal Church 757-428-6763 Refreshments to follow in the adjoining Parish Hall If
you are traveling from out of town, we recommend the Hampton Inn
Oceanfront North, *** Please reference In Memory of John J. Dittrick, Jr. when providing a donation. They in turn will notify us that a donation has been sent. Donations In Memory of John J. Dittrick, Jr.
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Bob Pidgeon Bob
Phillips passed away on Veterans Day after
a protracted illness. He is survived by his wife, Cleo, two
daughters (Lynn and Karen) and a son, Marc. His funeral is planned for 1400 Sunday, 15 November at the First Baptist Church of El Campo TX, Bob's home. The following obituary was published in the Victoria Advocate on November 13, 2009: Robert
E. Phillips, Captain USN Retired, of El Campo, passed away on Nov. 11,
2009. He was born on Dec. 24, 1934 in Dallas. James Lawrence Buchanan (24th Co) From Gordo James
"Bucky" Buchanan died in an automobile accident yesterday
evening near his home in Las Vegas. Bucky’s
funeral will be held at 2 PM, Friday, November 13th at the
Palm Mortuary, 1325 N.
Main St. Las Vegas, NV 89101. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking people to make donations to the UNLV Foundation for the Academic Scholarship Fund. From
Mike Cunningham: I'm sorry
to have to inform you that our company mate and good friend George George Martin
Kelley, 73, of Cadiz, died Saturday, October 10, 2009, at his home,
surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 31, 1936,
in Cadiz, a son of the late Martin Alonzo and Ruth McCloy Kelley. George
was an Electrician for IBEW 246. He
attended the U.S. Naval
Academy and was a
Naval Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He
was a member of the Cadiz American Legion and the Cadiz Fraternal
Order of Eagles. Surviving
are his wife of 41 years, Judy Covert Kelley; his children: Kim Kelley
of Toronto, Scott (Vicki) Kelley of Steubenville, Lincoln (Gina)
Kelley of Empire, Vince Kelley of Stratton, Jody (Tom) Mack of East
Springfield and Nikki Case of St. Clairsville; 14 grandchildren; 2
great grandchildren; and a sister, Pat Pezzopane of East Palestine. Friends may call Monday, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. George Romage officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove. Military honors will be performed by the Cadiz American Legion. George was a non-grad who stayed in touch with the class Thomas
Joseph Lamb (19th Co) My father’s final resting place will be overlooking the water at the Columbarium at the US Naval Academy. We will have a ceremony in St. Andrew’s Chapel, committal in the Columbarium with military honors, followed by a luncheon at the Officer’s Club. Details are below. If you plan to attend the luncheon, please let me know so I can I give them a headcount. Thank you for all your support during
this difficult time. Dad, we sure have had some fun and will
miss you! Tom's service will be at the USNA Chapel, downstairs in St. Andrews Chapel at 1030 on Tuesday 6 October. Following the service we will proceed to the columbarium. This will be followed by lunch at the O&F Club. All attendees are invited. Tuesday, October 6th 10:30
am John
Elias Dickson, Jr.
(14th Co) John
E. Dickson, Jr. (14th Co.) will be buried at Arlington on Friday 13 November.
Meet at the Admin Building at 0830. Burial at 0900. Col. John E. Dickson Jr. USAF
(Ret)., 73, passed away Tuesday, 1 September 2009.
John was born in Long Island, N.Y., in 1936 to John E. Dickson
and Anne Noble Dickson. He has one surviving brother, Peter. John
married Margie Goodwin in 1960 and they had two children, John
Geoffrey and Tania Anne. Please sign online guest book at www.valhallafunerals.com. George Peyton (10th Co) George Peyton passed away January 18, 2008 in Manassas Park, Virginia. There are no other details at this time. Donald
Arthur Boerner (15th Co) Lieutenant Donald “Don” Arthur Boerner died
on August 14, 2009 in A resident of Upon graduation with the Class of 1958, he served
ten years active duty both aboard ships and ashore.
He left the U.S. Navy in 1968 and joined the Eastman Kodak
Company in Don is survived by his wife Gail; son David A.
Boerner and his wife, Margaret, of Lake Jackson, Texas; step-sons,
David Sidoti and his wife, Lissette, of Belmont, CA, and Steven Sidoti
and his wife, Marie, of Cincinnati, OH; four grandchildren, A memorial service was held at the Holy Trinity
Episcopal Church in
Robert Patrick Nicolls (10th
Co.)
Pat passed away Saturday night at the Baylor Medical Center after a long illness.
Subject to change, the viewing will be on
Wednesday August 26. Burial Thursday August 27 at the Dallas-Fort
Worth National Cemetery.
Laurence Stanley Gifford (5th Co) Larry Gifford died at home on 28 July. No cause of death was reported. Relative's and friends are invited to Larry's life celebration at Money and King funeral home 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Monday 10 August from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd., Vienna, VA on Tuesday 11 August at 10:30 AM. Internment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 2 PM. Please view and sign the family's guestbook at www.moneyandking.com. Tom died on 16 July. No further details at this time. William Sachse (14th Co) Bill Sachse died on 27 June 2009 after a battle with cancer. He was able to make it to the 50th reunion after surgery, but it came back with a vengeance. Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in Bradford, PA at 10 AM on 2 July, 14th company roommates Curt McGaffin and Tom Theohary will represent the class. Edward Armitage Studer (20th Co) Update from Pete Russell 7/11/19 Edward
Armitage Studer , Captain USMC, passed away suddenly from an aneurysm in A
native of Upon
graduation, and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, Ed
attended Marine Corps Basic School in Following
his Marine Corps service, Ed began his civilian engineering career in
construction, specializing in the architecture and construction of commercial
buildings in He is
survived by his wife of 51 years the former Miriam Fulkerson of Minneapolis;
children, Lisa Eekhoff and Edward Studer; grandchildren, Ava and Jill-Ann
Eekhoff; siblings, Patsy, Barbara, Mary Ellen and Tim.
Memorial
services were conducted on 10 June, 2009, at White Funeral Home, 2009 Input: Edward A. Studer, age 72, of Burnsville, MN, passed away June 5, 2009. Edward attended Christ the King School in Minneapolis and St Thomas Academy. In 1958 he graduated from the US Naval Academy and entered the Marine Corps serving attaining the rank of Captain. USMC. He is preceded in death by his brother Michael. Survived by loving wife, Miriam; children, Lisa (Dick) Eekhoff, Edward (Tamantha) Studer; grandchildren, Ava and Jill-Ann Eekhoff; siblings, Patsy (Fred), Barbara, Mary Ellen (George) and Tim. Memorial Services were held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at White Funeral Home, 12804 Nicollet Ave. S., Burnsville. Interment was at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery. William Jasper Peters, III (14th Co) From Gordo (9/12/09) Bill
Peters' funeral will
be at 0900 at the Old Chapel (the one down the hill) at Ft. Myers on 8
October. That's a nasty time of day to get around so please leave lots
of time to get there. From Mary Sue Peters (6/26/09) The funeral arrangements for Bill will be as follows: Visitation on Saturday, 27 June 2009 from 6-8 pm at Segle Funeral Home in Pulaski, Virginia, and the funeral on Sunday at 3PM at First United Methodist Church with a reception being held at the Family Life center at the Church. Burial will occur later at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date according to schedule they provide. Bill had suffered from an unspecified lung disorder for some time. From Mary Sue Peters (6/25/09) Last evening at 8:50 PM Bill took his last earthly breathe. He had suffered tremendously for several weeks with his breathing problems. Letting him go has been a difficult thing for me, for when you love someone we become very selfish with making decisions of giving them up. I know that God now has a wonderful person in his arms, for Bill had found God to be a part of his daily earthly life. We have not made arrangements at this time due to notifying all of family and making arrangements for the burial in Arlington. Thank each of you for being his friend and keep us in your prayers. Love and peace to each of you. Bills Wife, Mary Sue |