Last Updated: 10/04/2024
John Douglas Phillips (12th Co) (10/4/24)
John D. Phillips, a
50-year resident of Gilgo Beach, NY and recently of Glen Cove, NY, passed away
peacefully on September 17, 2024.
John leaves behind
his adoring wife of 64 years, Sallie Whitesell Phillips. He is also survived by
his loving children and their spouses: John David Phillips and Jennifer Lauro of
Topsfield, MA, Andrew James and Elaine Phillips of Manhasset, NY, and Susan
Lynne and Scott Fisher of Little River, SC. A devoted grandfather, John will be
greatly missed by his five grandchildren: Daniel Phillips, Katherine Holland and
husband Taylor, Rebecca Phillips, Hannah Phillips and husband Michael Duch, and
Sarah Phillips.
Born in Newton, NJ,
John grew up in Brooklyn, NY where he attended Brooklyn Technical High School.
After graduating from Cornell University, where he met Sallie, he worked in the
structural steel industry, the wholesale liquor business, and the computer
world. For 25 years, John ran J.D. Phillips, Inc., a data processing consulting
firm with Sallie by his side.
John’s passion
was lacrosse. He and Sallie shared this interest and travelled the world to help
promote the sport. He served for many years as the general manager and assistant
coach of the Long Island Lacrosse Club, winning 18 US Club Lacrosse
Championships. He was a longtime contributor to Team USA, garnering 3
international gold medals as Team Manager. He was an assistant coach for the New
York Saints professional indoor lacrosse team winning one championship. John sat
on the Boards of Directors for the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation,
US Lacrosse, and the United States Club Lacrosse Association. He would
eventually serve as Executive Director of the International Lacrosse Federation.
For his many
contributions to the game, John was inducted into the US Lacrosse Hall of Fame
in 2006.
After his
retirement, John volunteered as a lacrosse and football coach at Seaford High
School.
There will be a
Memorial Service and social gathering for John at Christ Episcopal Church in
Manhasset on November 9 at 11:00am.
Donations
in his memory may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America: 322 Eighth
Avenue, New York, NY 10001 or donate online.
Thomas Gladding Jr. (15th Co) (9/17/24)
(December
12, 1935 — June 19, 2024)
Tom
Gladding died of natural causes peaceful, at home in Casselberry, FL with his
family by his side on the 19th of June 2024. He was 88 years old.
A
native of Roslyn, NY, Tom attended Roslyn Heights Elementary and Roslyn High
School. Graduating in June 1953. He then attended the Severn School in Severna
Park, MD for a year of Post Graduate Study before obtaining a Naval Reserve
appointment to the Academy. Tom was assigned to the 17th company plebe through
second class year. He was transferred to the 13th company first class year and
graduated in June of 1958.
On
graduation he served in USS BEXAS (APA-237), USS BON HOMME RICHARD (CVA-31) and
on the staff of the 5th Naval District staff. This was followed by a tour in USS
ST PAUL (CA-73) including a deployment to the Viet Nam gun line and duty at
Naval Station, ADAK, AK and Fleet Training Center, Newport, RI.
Tom
left the Navy to obtain a Med degree from PENN STATE on a Department of
Education Fellowship. He then spent several years as an instructor in Marine
Technology at Wilmington, NC Technical Institute. In 1978 he was appointed as an
Electronic Engineer at the Naval Training Device Center, Orlando, FL. He worked
as a Project Engineer, Project Manager and Safety Engineer on both Navy and Army
Trainers and facilities for the next twenty-two years. He retired to enjoy his
family in 2001.
His
wife of 51 years, the former Thelma Anne Hall of Annapolis, predeceased him in
2009. His oldest daughter, Laura Anne Gladding, died in 2007 and son, Thomas
Sanford Gladding died in 2019.
Surviving
Family includes daughter Mary Lee Gladding-Swann and son Scott Andrew Gladding
as well as grandchildren Tyler Gladding and Lauryn Gladding and their mother,
Kelli Gladding.
Memorial
Services will be held on the 5th of July, 2024 at graveside at All Faiths
Memorial Park, Casselberry, FL with full military honors.
Newcomer
E. Orlando Chapel
895 S Goldenrod Rd
Orlando, FL 32822
(407)
277-4227
https://www.newcomerorlando.com/obituaries/thomas-gladding-jr
J
Thomas Bell Rosser, III (1st Co) (9/3/24)
(June
19, 1936 - August 31, 2024)
Thomas
Bell Rosser, III, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 31,
2024, while surrounded by his loving wife and friends at his home on Sparta Rd.
A
Celebration of Life will be held at Sparta Church on Tuesday, September 3, 2024,
at 2:00 pm, with the Reverend J.E. Mortimer and the Reverend Bob Cannizzaro
officiating. Visitation with the family will be at 1:00 pm. A
graveside service will follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Thomas
(Tom) was born June 19, 1936, in Tulsa OK, to Thomas Bell Rosser, Jr. and Mary
Ann Scott Rosser. Tom was a member of Sparta Methodist Church in Holcomb, MS.
Tom
attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, where he also held the title of
Captain of the Golf Team. He then went on to graduate from the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville, with a degree in Civil Engineering. Tom
later graduated from Mississippi State University with a Master of Science
Degree in Engineering. Tom also held a licensure with Professional Engineers and
Land Surveyors in Mississippi and Louisiana.
Tom
worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Waterways Experiment Station
in Vicksburg from 1964 – 2000. During his tenure with the Corps of Engineers,
Tom helped to build the Border Fence in El Paso, Texas. Tom then turned his
career to the concrete Industry. He worked from 2000 – 2003 as the
Executive Director for the Mississippi Concrete Industries Association. In 2005,
Tom came out of retirement to help the town and people of New Orleans during the
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Tom
was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing and teaching golf. He played
golf in many states as he traveled with the Corps of Engineers. Tom even held
many championships in the Jackson and Vicksburg area.
Tom
was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life revolved around his
family and church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Switzer Rosser; daughters,
Mary Scott Rosser Shepherd (Tommy) of Jackson; Sara Jane Rosser Parker (Gene) of
Vicksburg; Virginia (Ginny) Rosser Abraham (Bobby) of Oxford. Tom leaves 3
grandchildren: Banks Shepherd (Jena); Martin Shepherd (Randle); and Luke
Abraham. Tom leaves 2 great grandchildren; Polly and Bob Shepherd. Tom
also leaves a special niece, Elizabeth Scott Rosser Thomas and her husband
Randy.
Tom
is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Hammer Scott Rosser and John
Stevens Rosser. He is also preceded in death by the mother of his
daughters, Virginia (Ginger) Moore Rosser.
Anyone
wishing to make donations to Sparta Church in lieu of flowers, please send
donations to: Sparta Cemetery, c/o Brenda Baker, 5726 Hwy 35 South,
Holcomb, MS 38940.
Online
condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Arrangements
have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada,
(662-307-2694).
MCKIBBEN
& GUINN FUNERAL SERVICE
4817 Commerce St.
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 307-2694
https://www.mckibbenandguinn.com/obituary/tom-rosser
John Brittain Griffiths (6th Co) (8/7/24)
Update 8/29/24
Obituary:
John
made great contributions through many endeavors through business, sports, his
community, and his church. With all of his personal accomplishments, he was most
proud of the life he built with his wife, Donna Lee (Truog) Griffiths. He adored
his beloved Donna throughout their 63-year marriage. John is survived by his
wife, Donna, their four children and eight grandchildren, Christina Griffiths,
and her husband Michael Payan, Margaret “Megan” Alapi, John “Brittain”
Griffiths, Jr. and his wife, Michele, and Kent Griffiths and his wife, Ruth.
John’s favorite moments while in retirement were spending time with his eight
grandchildren: Elizabeth, Austin, Alex, Benjamin, Catherine, Laura, Cristina and
Nelson.
He
was preceded in passing by his father, Captain Cuthbert Ambrose Griffiths in
1971, his mother, Marion (Gudgeon) Griffiths in 1991, and his son-in-law, Nelson
Alapi, November of last year.
Following
in his father’s footsteps, “Big” John attended the Naval Academy where he
played tennis and squash for the academy. Highlighted in the Naval academy
newspaper while going into his sophomore year for the squash team, it said
“even as a sophomore, he is bigger than any member of the Navy Football
team.” During his time at the academy, he finished the Naval academy as a two
time Squash All American helping the team win its 1st NCAA squash championship
in 1957.
Following
graduation in 1958, John entered the Navy. He served five and half years, first
on a destroyer, and then transitioned to serving on submarines. When he left the
Navy in 1963, he left as a first Lieutenant helping commission the Navy’s 3rd
ever nuclear submarine.
After
the Navy, John transitioned his career to the private sector. First, he
graduated from Harvard Business School. Then, he worked in private consulting,
followed by executive positions in oil equipment and in environmental
remediation.
He
made a wonderful impact on many people while always learning, teaching, and
mentoring. “Big” John is gone, but his impact on his family, friends and
community will last for generations. You will be so missed by all those you
loved and all those who loved you. Rest in Peace, John Griffiths. 1937-2024.
On
August 31, all who would like to honor him are invited for a Celebration of Life
at La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave in La Jolla, CA from 11:00 to
12:00. It will be followed by a reception at the church from 12:00-1:30.
The
San Diego Union-Tribune
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/obituaries/john-brittain-griffiths-la-jolla-ca/
Update 8/19/24
A Celebration of Life for John will be held at the La Jolla
Presbyterian Church located at 7715 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, California at 11:00
a.m. , August 31 followed by a reception at the church,
8/7/24 From John's roommate Tom Fleming:
I am deeply saddened to report that our Classmate, my best
friend and roommate, John Griffiths, has left us. He passed earlier
today (8/4/24) after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s. Fortunately
I was able to spend some quality time with him last evening. I will
forward additional information as it becomes available.
Michael Galligan O'Connor II (7th Co) (8/6/24
Mike passed on 24 May 2024. No further info at this time.
Philip James Granum (4th Co) (8/5/24)
Philip James Granum
of Rockville, MD passed away on June 30, 2024. He was born on September 18th,
1935 in Lansing, MI to James and Kathryn Granum. He was the son of a civil
Engineer for transportation and highways which likely led to his own developed
love of engineering which he would later make his profession. Philip and his
family (his mother, father and brother Michael William) grew up moving often to
various locations throughout the United States for his father’s work. This
included: Lincoln NE, Jackson MS and their final move to Washington DC in 1950
at age 15.
Philip served in
The United States Marine Corps for 6 years and was honorable discharged with the
rank of Full Corporal. He was sworn in as a Midshipman with The United States
Navy and graduated from The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Class of
1958. Following his military service, he served as a Mechanical Engineer with
The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command for 39 years until his
retirement on May 30, 1993. Much of his work was classified as Secret or Top
Secret and he was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal.
He enjoyed
photography, military history and film. He was very proud of his Scottish
heritage and an honored member of the St. Andrews Society. Philip had the chance
to do extensive travelling. He drove from Maryland to California with Nelda and
Tracy in 1970, making stops at several major national parks along the way,
including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon and Muir Woods National
Monument, along with stops in Las Vegas, Colorado Springs, Virginia City and
Deadwood. In 1973 they took a similar driving trip to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with
stops at Banff, Lake Louise, and other scenic spots. In later years, Phil and
Nelda enjoyed a Viking River Cruise along the Rhine in Germany and a cruise to
Alaska, along with trips to Scotland, England and Norway.
He is survived by
his Wife Nelda Booth Granum; his daughter Tracy Millard (Richard Millard); and
his granddaughters Bernadette Joanne Millard and Deirdre Liane Millard.
His Funeral Service
will be (was) held on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM in PUMPHREY’S COLONIAL
FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Montgomery Avenue, Rockville, MD. Interment, with military
honors, will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
John Edward Brophy (5th Co) 7/24/24
John
Edward "Jack" Brophy, aged 87, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away on June
19, 2024. Born on January 9, 1937, in San Francisco, CA, Jack was a cherished
member of the community known for his generosity and skill in helping others.
Beyond
his professional life, Jack was a passionate train enthusiast and a master
craftsman whose woodworking skills were evident in the beautiful pens, bowls,
and furniture he created. He found joy in bike riding around the park daily.
Jack
was a beacon of kindness and practical wisdom in his community, often seen
lending a hand or sharing his knowledge on projects from helping make a planter
box, fence repair to crafting a wooden car for a local scout and his dad. His
motto, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever," reflects his philosophy
of cherishing simple pleasures, like grilling peaches during peach season.
He
leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Jeanne; children, Elizabeth Brophy
Giovanetti (Mark), John Brophy (Aria), Julee Brophy Winterbourne, David Brophy
(Nicole), and Michael Brophy (Aimee); many grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura
Brophy; first wife, Carolyn Pollard Brophy; sister, Joyce Marie Brophy Phipps;
and granddaughter, Jacquelyn Rae Brophy.
Services
will be held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First St., Pleasanton, CA,
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, followed by a gathering
at the family home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
Disabled American Veterans, honoring Jack's legacy of service and support for
fellow veterans. Jack's life and service will be remembered fondly by all who
knew him, as he truly embodied the spirit of community and selflessness.
Graham-Hitch
Mortuary Inc
4167 1st St
Pleasanton,
CA 94566
(925) 846-5624
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/john-edward-jack-brophy-obituary?id=56232184
Francis Hisaschi Keliinohoponoponi Hasegawa (17th Co) 6/23/24
From Hase's son:
My Dad passed peacefully on the morning of 4 June in his home in Hawaii. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Hasegawa. I remember they both took special delight in going to all the reunions. Several months before my Mom died of cancer in 2018, her only regret was not seeing the other wives at the upcoming reunion.
Aloha,
Ralph "Scubie" Hasegawa
Jason
Francis Mayhew
(22nd Co)
(6/16/24)
(December
12, 1935 – December 5, 2023)
Jason
Francis “Joe” Mayhew, 87 of Cecil, Alabama, and recently relocated from
Pawleys Island, South Carolina, passed away on December 5, 2023. Joe was born on
December 12, 1935, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Jason C “Buddy” and
Berla Mayhew. Joe grew up in Dundalk, Maryland.
After
graduating from Dundalk High School, Joe attended the US Naval Academy, where he
played soccer and lacrosse. Upon graduation he married his beloved high school
sweetheart, Ann Shirley Mayhew, cross commissioned to the US Air Force, and
started his distinguished military career.
Joe's
career ranged from coast to coast, as well as overseas. He started in missiles
with assignments to Vandenburg AFB, where he was on a crew that participated in
the first successful launch of the Atlas ICBM and later moved on to FE Warren
AFB. From there he pursued his masters in physics at SMU in preparation to lead
and shape the future officers as an instructor and coach at the US Naval
Academy. Continuing to apply his advanced degree, he spent time with the Foreign
Technology Division at Wright-Patterson AFB and served a tour in Vietnam.
The
next assignment was a new career field as well as a new base. Eglin AFB kicked
off Joe's civil engineering experience that lasted the remainder of his active
duty time. This career field led to assignments at Ramstein AFB, Dover AFB, and
Pope AFB where he was the Base Civil Engineer. His last two assignments were
Saudi Arabia building base infrastructure to support F-15s for the Saudi AF and
back to Wright-Patterson, finishing his career at Air Force Logistics Command
HQ.
After
retiring from the Air Force, Joe used his civil engineering experience at the
University of Maryland to direct capital improvement around their vast
state-wide campus. When he was ready to change his focus again, he fully retired
and moved to Pawleys Island, SC, where he enjoyed golfing, photography, and wine
tastings.
Joe
was devoted to his wife and family, steadfastly loving them with leadership,
guidance, grace, and mercy. He fiercely supported those he loved, working
tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to help them succeed. He was active in St.
Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church serving his spiritual family by
teaching Sunday school, performing lay activities, and serving in various
committees and leadership positions throughout his life of service. He was also
active with the Masons.
Joe
was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Ann Shirley Mayhew, in June of
2023. Joe is survived by his children Jeff (Shannon) Mayhew, Brett (Anita)
Mayhew, and Pam (Omar) Williams, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.
Memorial
donations for Joe can be directed to St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist
Church Endowment Fund, 180 St. Paul Place, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
Interment
services at the United States Naval Academy, tentatively schedule for June 2024.
Interment service will be held at the United States Naval Academy
Columbarium June 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Please RSVP to [email protected]
to coordinate access to the Naval Academy.
10505 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 215-0180
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/montgomery-al/jason-mayhew-11569455
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Ann Shirley Mayhew (Wife of Joe Mayhew (22nd Co) 6/16/24
April
29, 1936 ~ June 29, 2023)
Her
life was driven by service to others, and she actively lived Galatians 6:10,
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially
to those who are of the household faith.”
Her outlook on life was to use all her activities to serve people. Her
hobbies and interests in cooking, flower gardening, book clubs and philanthropic
organizations allowed her to encourage, help and love people. Her efforts to
lift people went uninterrupted until her last breath.
A
memorial service was held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St.
Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church.
For
more information or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.burroughsfh.com.
Burroughs
Funeral Home (843-651-1440) is honored to assist the family.
Burroughs
Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3558 Old Kings Highway
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Tel: 1-843-651-1440
https://www.burroughsfh.com/obituary/Ann-Mayhew
January 13, 1937 - June 4, 2024
Victor
Irvin Fredda, Jr. passed away on June 4, 2024. Vic was born in Perth Amboy
Hospital and raised in Matawan, New Jersey. He attended Matawan High School for
two years and graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1954, with an Honor
School appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. Vic graduated
from USNA in 1958 and was assigned to the USS Gearing (DD-710) as ASW Officer
and then Gunnery Officer. The Gearing spent many months on deployments to the
Mediterranean, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Africa and more. Vic was ordered to the
USS Ely (PCE-880) as Executive Officer in 1961. His medals included National
Defense, Navy Expeditionary, Armed Forces Expeditionary, and Expert Pistol.
Vic
and Nancy Fredericksen of Galveston, Texas were married in July 1959 and moved
immediately to Norfolk, Va., and then Charleston, SC. While on the Ely, in
Sheboygan, Wisc., their baby son, Dan, joined the family. It was after that when
Vic decided to leave the Navy to spend more time with his growing family. Vic
was hired by Westinghouse Electric Corp. as an Associated Engineer and was
transferred to Glen Burnie, MD., where their baby daughter, Amy, completed the
family.
Vic
was promoted to Data Processing Manager in 1966 and remained in management until
his retirement from Westinghouse in December 1994.
During
the years from 1963 through 1971 Vic attended John Hopkins and then George
Washington Universities at night, worked at Westinghouse (managed a three shift
Data Processing Operation), was Vice President Chesapeake Computer Consultants,
a company that he and several associates formed, while Nancy attended Anne
Arundel College. He received an MS in Systems Management from GWU in 1971 and he
family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he was a Systems Planning Consultant and
then Manager of MIS for Public Systems. In 1974, he transferred to Sharon, Pa.,
where he was Manager Materials and Systems at Medium Power Transformer.
In
1981, Vic accepted the assignment to establish the Engineering Computer Systems
and Planning and Scheduling functions for Westinghouse Power Systems
Headquarters in Orlando, Florida, where he retired in 1994. His 32 years at
Westinghouse covered Defense and Space, Construction, Transmission and
Distributions, and Power Generation.
In
1995 he was employed as Manager, MIS for Leisurebay Industries, Inc., in
Orlando, for four years and then as Program Director, Siemens-Westinghouse
Contractor Staffing for CDI Corp for four years. He also worked at Lucas
Landscaping and Nursery before really retiring.
Vic
served as President, United Methodist Men for the Orlando District, and was
awarded the Aloma UMM "Man of the Year" in 2000. He was on the
Business Advisory Councils, Computer Programming for the Disable and computer
Aided Design for the Disabled, at Valencia Community College, and was on the
Computer Systems Advisory boards at Anne Arundel and Catonsville Community
colleges in Baltimore. Vic was awarded the "Golden CADD" award by
Valencia.
Vic
loved to play golf, fish, entertain grandchildren and great grandchildren, and
played several years of competitive handball and then non-competitive
racquetball. Vic loved languages and studied German, Spanish, and Japanese. Vic
survived several Midshipman cruises, five years sea duty (including a
collision), two years reserve duty attached to an ASW ready ship, with no great
consequences; then, in 1987,
while accompanying Nancy on a Missions trip to Mexico, Vic and Nancy and others
sank in the Pacific Ocean and were rescued by a fishing boat with three American
sailors on board.
Vic
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Fredericksen Fredda, Son, Daniel
Fredda, daughter, Amy Nolan; Grandchildren, Kelly (1983) and her husband, James,
Katie (1988), Kari (1991), Andrea (1996); and great grandsons, Trenton (2007)
and Jordan (2021) and great granddaughter, Mackenzie (2013).
Funeral
services will be conducted on Monday, June 17 at St. Andrew's United Methodist
Church, 100 St. Andrew's Blvd., Winter Park FL 32792 at 1:00pm. Live-streaming
is available on the church’s YouTube channel. The family will receive friends
from 11am to time of service also at the church on Monday. Burial with military
honors will occur immediately following the service at Chapel Hill Cemetery,
2400 Harrell Road, Orlando, FL 32817.
William Dyer Pivarnik (16th Co) 6/1/24
Deacon William D.
Pivarnik, Capt. U.S. Navy Ret., was called to God on May 18, 2024. He was born
on January 4, 1936 in Portchester, NY to William J. and Catherine D. Pivarnik,
the oldest of four children.
A product of the
Darien, CT Public School System, William was graduated from the U.S. Naval
Academy in June of 1958 and married Barbara Ann Kait in July of that same year.
During his 26 and a half year Naval career he also attended the U.S. Naval
postgraduate School, The Armed Forces Staff College, The National War College,
and commanded two ships, USS Fairview E(PCER) 850 and USS Brooke DEG 1 ending
his career as Head of the Fleet Operations Branch of the Navy Staff in the
Pentagon. He also attended the Notre Dame Pontifical Catechetical Institute, now
the Notre Dame Graduate School of Christendom College, earning an MA in
Religious Studies. He was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Catholic
Diocese of Arlington, VA on May 24, 1986 by Bishop John R. Keating and served at
Bethany House Retreat Center in Huntly, VA, St. John the Evangelist Parish in
Warrenton, VA, the Family life Office in the Arlington Chancery, St. Leo the
Great in Fairfax, VA, Immaculate Conception in Hendersonville, NC, St. Mary in
Alexandria, VA and St. Patrick in Fredericksburg, VA.
Deacon Pivarnik was
preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Alan; and his son,
William J. Pivarnik II. He is survived by his wife of 65 and a half years,
Barbara; his sons, Michael (Carole), Gregory (Nancy), Patrick (Dani), and Rev.
R. Gabriel Pivarnik, O. P.; his daughters, Cody (Edward) and Tina; his sister,
Kathleen (Charlie); and four grandchildren.
Deacon Pivarnik
devoted his entire adult life in service to those he loved; first to his wife
and children, then to his country, and finally to God and His Church. In
conversation, he loved to brag about the accomplishments of Barbara and their
children.
The family will
receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Covenant Funeral
Service, Fredericksburg. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May
23, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on
Friday, May 24, 2024 at Culpeper National Cemetery.
\Philip H.
Taylor (1st Co) (5/23/24)
(1933 – 2024)
Update: 7/3/24: Inurnment Info
From Phil's Daughter:
I’ve been able to confirm the plan for my father’s
inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium: Monday, July 22, 2:00pm.
We will share a meal and stories afterwards at the Boatyard
Bar and Grill.
Anyone from the class is more than welcome. I would
appreciate a heads up from anyone who plans to come, so I can estimate headcount
for the restaurant. Contact info: Kathryn Brink ([email protected],
or 318-787-1088).
Philip H. Taylor,
LCDR, USN (ret.), died on May 18, 2024. He was 91.
Phil was born in
Miami on March 30, 1933. He graduated from Sarasota High School in 1951, where
he lettered in basketball, baseball and football. He attended Georgia Tech on a
basketball scholarship for one year before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He
went to Parris Island in October 1952. Phil received a fleet-wide appointment to
the United States Naval Academy and graduated with the class of 1958 as a member
of the 1st company.
Phil married Sheila
Ann McNamee in the Naval Academy chapel the day after graduation. Their amazing
marriage lasted 61 years until her death in 2019.
After graduation,
Phil completed flight training in Pensacola, FL and received his Naval Aviator
wings in December 1959. After his first squadron assignment (VP-45) at NAS North
Island, he went to the Naval Postgraduate School and received a degree in
Meteorology. He was a fleet weather forecaster at NAS Kodiak, AK before moving
back to the VP community. He flew a P3B (VP-42) out of NAS Jacksonville. He
believed he was the only plane commander in the VP community to photograph a
Russian nuclear sub at sea during the cold war. The photos taken in the Med in
1968-69 were rushed back to the US for analysis.
Phil returned to
the west coast as the meteorologist on the USS Ticonderoga (CVS-14). Next, he
was attached to the Chief of Naval Air Training Command in Corpus Christi, TX as
the Student Control Officer. During his final tour as Officer in Charge of the
Weather Detachment at NAS Meridian, he earned a master’s degree with Honors in
Political Science from Mississippi State. He retired from active duty on 1 Sept
1977.
After his Navy
career, Phil returned to Sarasota and managed three different lumber yards. He
was a census enumerator in 2000, and a census staff trainer in 2010. After
making retirement homes in Sarasota, Crossville, TN, and Spanaway, WA, Phil and
Sheila moved to Havre de Grace, MD in 2014 where they lived with their daughter
and son-in-law.
Phil enjoyed
following and attending Navy sports. He was thrilled to attend the Navy-Notre
Dame game in Dublin last year, where he proudly displayed his “58 is Great!”
Banner.
Phil is survived by
his brother Frank, and sister Marian, as well as his sons Philip, Timothy
(Leah), Christopher and daughter Kathryn (Duane). He also leaves a grandson
Matthew, and two step-grandsons, Shaun and Brian. He is predeceased by his
beloved wife, Sheila. Phil will be inurned in the columbarium at the Naval
Academy at a later date.
Zellman Funeral
Home, P.A.
123 South Washington Street
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
410-939-2882
https://www.zellmanfuneralhome.com/memorials/philip-taylor/5433223/index.php
Robert Henry Mason (9th Co) (4/16/24 )
From Bob's Sister:
My brother, Robert Henry Mason, was a member of the
class of 1958 from the Naval Academy. He died on April 5, 2024.
He passed away at the Veterans Victory Hospital in Waterboro,
SC,.
Lorraine Mason Samples
(610) 331-1476
Geroge Robert McNulty (21st Co) (4/11/24)
Updated 7/6/24: Funeral Arrangements
From George's Daughter Devon:
On July 1st, my Dad would have been 88 years
old. We always celebrated his birthday by going to see the Cleveland Orchestra
performance of 'Salute to America' at the Blossom Music Center. My Dad loved
going to this concert every year, so without him this year, it was rather
emotional for us all. We of course stood in his honor while they played
"Anchors Away".
As of today, we are a month away from his
Academy funeral. My mom and I had a call earlier in the week with the
memorial office and we have adjusted and confirmed the details, which are below:
George McNulty's Protestant Military
Funeral will be held at the United States Naval Academy St. Andrews Chapel on
Monday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony will be concluded with a
processional to the Columbarium Wall. A prayer and a few words will be
shared at the wall to conclude the service.
Please feel free to share these details with
anyone that would like to attend to say final goodbyes to my Dad.
Feel free to email or call me
(216-870-7867), if you have any questions about anything.
Updated 4/14/24 Obituary
George passed away on Thursday, April 11th,
2024. He was surrounded by his loving wife Peggy and his family, at the age of
87 years old.
Raised in an orphanage, foster home, and
boys group home, George graduated from Cleveland’s St. Ignatius High School in
1954 and received a Congressional Appointment to the US Naval Academy in
Annapolis MD.
He entered the Naval Academy and graduated
with the Class of 1958. He was a proud member of the 21st Company. While at the
Academy, he was a member of the Navy lacrosse team and captain of the Academy
sprint football team.
In his 8 years of active naval service, he
served as a Weapons Officer aboard the destroyers Keppler DDE 765 and Edward
McDonnell DDE-1043. He also taught ASW tactics at FTC Charleston S.C. He
resigned his commission in 1966 and joined the Northeast Ohio Metallurgical
Company as a Sales Manager.
He then went on to receive his Master’s in
International Business from the University of Chicago. George had many different
careers in his life. He started his own company called ‘PLS Pipeline
Services’ that he ran for 15+ years. After selling his company, he decided to
give back to the community and went on to manage Ohio Boys Town and later became
the Director of the USO branch in Northeast Ohio.
George’s happiest moments were sailing
around the Great Lakes with family and friends. He is survived by Peggy, his
wife of 42 years, and his 6 children: George Jr. (Dione), Kathleen (George), Tim
(Nicole), Colin (Alice), Chris, and Devin (Chris). He was a wonderful and loving
husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, brother-in-law, and friend. George
was known for sharing amazing stories, making new friends wherever he went, his
infectious laugh, and his big head of curly gray hair.
A celebration of George’s life will be
held on Sunday, April 21st at the Cleveland Hermit Club from 2-5 p.m. The Hermit
Club is where George and Peggy held their wedding reception 42 years ago. The
celebration will be filled with stories, laughter, and love for George.
In the late summer of this year, George will
be interned at the United States Naval Academy Columbarium. Once that date and
time is confirmed, it will be shared with the class. Any graduates of 1958 are
invited to attend either celebration.
From George's Daughter, Devin: (4/11/24)
Thank
you so much Rupert for sharing the news about my father's passing. I am sure you
all know that he was a fighter and it gives us peace that he no longer has to
fight. My dad was a true one of a kind and he will be deeply missed.
I
did want to make sure you all had the correct phone number and address for our
family.
Best
number is mine: 216-870-7867
My
parents address is 1310 W 102nd. St Cleveland, Oh 44102
We
are confirming the time of his celebration of life tomorrow but it will be
Sunday, April 21st in Cleveland, Ohio at the Cleveland Hermit Club - where my
parents had their wedding reception 42 years ago.
I
am in communication with the alumni and memorial office at USNA as well as
working on his obituary for shipmate and we hope to have a date and time
for his interment ceremony at the academy in the late summer. Once we have a
date and time, you all are more than welcomed to attend.
If
you have any questions or anything, don't hesitate to contact me.
Update: 5/6/24 Funeral Arrangements From George's Daughter, Devin:
Hello everyone,
It has been three
weeks since my dad, George, passed away and it still doesn't feel real. We had a
lovely "Irish wake/Roast" for him on April 21st. His USNA sword and N*
blanket were on display proudly. We arranged for a bagpiper to come at the end
to play 'Danny Boy'. My dad got emotional any time he heard that song because it
immediately made him think of his roommate from the academy, Billy Flynn.
He would share that Billy would often hum Danny Boy when he was in their room at
the academy.
I am happy to share
that we confirmed with the Memorial office today for his columbarium ceremony.
It will be on Monday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. If the weather cooperates, we
hope the ceremony will be at the covered altar by the wall. If we have
rain, the ceremony will be at the chapel. Anyone is invited to join us at
the ceremony. My family and I plan on renting a house in the area during
our trip, and after the ceremony, we also invite you all to join us at the house
for lunch, drinks and laughs. We will finalize details and send them to you all
as we get closer.
From his
"Irish Wake/Roast" a close friend of mine made a wonderful slide show
video. There are some great USNA photos if you'd like to watch: George
McNulty Slideshow.
We also had this in
his public obituary, but if anyone would like to make a donation to his legacy
tree fund at the Cleveland Metroparks, we’d greatly appreciate it. Here is his
public
obituary. The funds for this will go to planting a tree near Lake Erie in
memory of him.
If any of you have
any questions or want to know anything else, don't hesitate to reach out to me.
My phone number is 216-870-7867.
My family and I are
grateful to you all for your decades of love and support for George.
Richard Patrick Greene (7th Co) (4/10/24)
(1935-2024)
It is with heavy
hearts that we announce that Richard Patrick (Pat) Greene passed away peacefully
in his home with his wife and daughter by his side on March 28, 2024. Pat was
born on October 31, 1935 in Bremerton, Washington to Naval Captain Richard
(Dick) and Josene Greene. Two years later, his sister Sharon came along. Due to
their father’s naval job, the family moved around throughout his childhood
from the Pacific Northwest, to Florida, to Maryland. It was during these early
years that Pat’s love of nature and adventure was born. He grew up fishing,
rock hunting, and always learning.
Pat followed in his
dad’s footsteps and attended the Naval Academy at Annapolis from 1954-1958
alongside future Senator John McCain. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, he
served overseas in the Pacific. While onboard, he served as the Recreation
Director, an early indicator of his active personality and ability to form
community everywhere he went. After serving overseas in the Navy, he returned to
the West Coast where he met his future wife, Mary, at an Officer’s Club dance
in Long Beach. Pat was immediately smitten and insisted within a couple of weeks
that she marry him. They tied the knot on October 27, 1962 and moved to Hawaii
for an extended honeymoon where Pat enjoyed the beautiful beaches and lots of
surfing.
Pat and Mary moved
back to Oxnard, CA where they welcomed their daughter Alisa to the family. Pat
attended Ventura Junior College and lifeguarded over the summers while earning
enough credits to transfer to UC Santa Barbara to get his master’s degree in
Geology. Now with two degrees to his name, Pat got a job with the Canadian
Survey Company and his family moved in with his parents in Bremerton, Washington
in 1965. It was here where their son, Tom, was born and completed their family
of four. Pat worked for a few years in the oil industry in Alaska and Texas
before deciding to move back to California and pursue his true passion-
teaching.
After scouting out
colleges across California, Pat decided to join the newly established College of
the Redwoods in Eureka where he was the first geology instructor. He taught
geology, oceanography, rocks and minerals, math, and more over his 25-year
career. After a few years living in Eureka, the family decided to move further
south to sunnier Fortuna. They first lived on Holly Lane near Alisa and Tom’s
elementary school until they came across the perfect piece of land at the end of
Newburg Road on one of their many family bike rides. On their fondly named
“Funny Farm,” they tended to an orchard, garden, menagerie of farm animals,
and planted what would 50 years later become a redwood forest.
Pat was a devoted
father and attended Alisa and Tom’s many extra-curricular sports including
Tom’s cross-country races and Alisa’s gymnastic meets. Pat even learned the
rules of soccer so he could coach a co-ed youth soccer team when the sport was
just starting out in Humboldt County. Pat and Mary took the family on many beach
adventures, camping trips in the redwoods, swimming at the local river bar and
rock hunting in the desert. After retiring from College of the Redwoods in 1994,
Pat and Mary split their time between Humboldt County, CA and Tucson, AZ where
they took on the new role of grandparents to Marissa and Clara. Pat spent many
hours reading them books, including the entire Wizard of Oz series, playing
board games, riding bicycles, playing music, and going on many family
adventures. Pat and Mary ran “Funny Farm Summer Camp” for the girls and
shared their love of the outdoors and the Humboldt County Fair.
When not busy with
his family, Pat was devoted to a myriad of old and new activities and clubs:
bicycling, hiking, volleyball, golfing, swimming, rock hunting, jewelry making,
playing cards, painting, and lots and lots of music. Pat played with many
musical groups such as the Cat Mountain Jamboree in Tucson and the Deb Woods
Band and the Ukelelians in Fortuna. Pat and Mary were fully engaged with the
Fortuna Senior Center and never shied away from taking on a leadership role. In
Tucson he was the President of the Gem and Mineral Society and led hikes out
into the desert. In Fortuna he led the Senior Bike Group and organized various
music groups. He loved staying up to date with the latest technology and taught
himself how to set up email groups, zoom links, and coordinate between the
members of his clubs.
Throughout his life,
Pat sought out adventure and learning new things. His infectious laughter and
warm smile brought joy to countless gatherings, and he will be dearly missed by
all. He is survived by his wife Mary of almost 62 years, daughter Alisa (Neil)
MacAvoy of Redwood City, CA, son Tom (Cindy) Greene of Culver City, CA and two
granddaughters Marissa and Clara Greene MacAvoy of San Francisco, CA. He is also
survived by his sister Sharon Hope (children Duster, Rick, Kathy) of San Diego,
CA and many sister and brother in laws and nieces and nephews. Pat loved animals
and always had a dog (current Buddy) and cat (current Stretch). In lieu of
flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to your local
school’s music program or that you plant a tree in his memory. Cards may be
sent to Mary Greene and family at 3750 Newburg Road, Fortuna CA 95540.
Samuel G. Werbel (23rd Co) (4/4/24)
(February
20, 1935 - April 1, 2024)
From Gordo:
The funeralwas held at
Beth El in Norfolk, VA at 1:00 on Thursday ( 4/3/14) with burial at Forest Lawn
Cemetery.
Obituary
We
lost a true mensch Samuel G. Werbel (Commander Ret. US Navy) on April 1st. He
was 89 years old. He died how he lived – full of love and gratitude for his
family, his friends, his faith and his country. He was born on February 20, 1935
in Far Rockaway, NY to the late Ethel and Howard Werbel, the third of four
children. His siblings, Joan and Steve were his lifelong best friends. Losing
his brother Jerry was one of his greatest heartbreaks.
He
received a congressional appointment to attend the US Naval Academy in
Annapolis, graduating in 1958. In 1960, he was in Norfolk, VA on assignment and
went to Shabbat services at Beth El, meeting his future in-laws Sadye and Joe
Rafal and others who encouraged him to call Beverly Rafal for a blind date that
evening. They were married in 1961 and began a life together in the Navy that
took them from Monterey, CA to Rota, Spain to Battle Creek, MI and many places
in between. He served his last 5 years in Norfolk, where they settled, and he
retired as a Commander in 1978. Their three children – Scott Werbel, Evan
Werbel (Hallie), and Jill Werbel Rider (Jeremy) – were the center of his
world. Sam was a brilliant and devoted father who could help with an algebra
proof, advise on an essay, discuss world events, and tutor on a Torah portion.
He was the smartest and kindest and most humble father and man with an excellent
sense of humor.
He
went on to have many interesting and fulfilling private sector jobs after
retiring from the Navy. He loved to work and consult and connect people. He made
friends everywhere and with everyone. He was genuinely interested in people from
all walks of life and asked questions about their lives. Everywhere he lived he
was the center of the community. He often acted as an informal Jewish chaplain
in addition to his day job. He and Beverly hosted the first ever Passover seder
on the naval base in Rota, Spain. Though a New Yorker by birth, he adopted
Norfolk as his hometown and embraced that community with love and dedication.
He
was a proud news junkie. The New York Times was an integral part of his daily
routine, right until his final days. He relished discussing current events with
whomever was game. He was a proud and ardent Zionist, traveling to Israel as a
graduation gift from his parents for the first of many times in 1958. He was
involved with AIPAC and the Jewish Federation and the Jewish Chapel at the Naval
Academy and so many more organizations. Serving as president of Beth El was a
tremendous honor for him. “Shul business” was his true passion. He also
loved politics – following nationally and getting involved locally on the
ground.
In
2000, he lost his beloved wife Beverly. His family and friends rallied around
him and he relished his role as the uber father and grandfather and community
leader. He later met and married Diane Gould Werbel. They traveled the world,
enjoyed their Jewish life, were involved in the community together and spent
precious time with their children and grandchildren.
In
addition to his wife and children and siblings, Sam is survived by his
grandchildren Jordan and Bennett Werbel; Bo, Jesse and Sadye Rider; and Dani and
Baila Werbel. If you had a few minutes to spare, he would tell you all about
them. Also surviving him are his devoted brother-in-law Edwin Jay Rafal and
sisters-in-law Judy Werbel and Lettie Werbel and many nieces and nephews, great
nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. He is also mourned by
Diane’s family. He treasured his relationships with all of them.
He
is also predeceased by his brother-in-law Bernie Shapiro and his sister-in-law
Marilyne Rafal, in addition to his first wife Beverly and his brother Jerry.
The
funeral will be held at Beth El in Norfolk, VA at 1:00 on Thursday with burial
at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The first night of shiva will be held at Beth El with
minyan at 5:45 and visiting with the mourners following. Sam’s children will
return to Bethesda on Friday. Shiva will be continued on Saturday and Sunday
evenings at Jill and Jeremy's house and Monday and Tuesday evenings at Hallie
and Evan's house. Locally in Va Beach, shiva will be observed at Diane's house
on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 4:30-8:00pm.
The
family asks that any donations be made to the Beverly Werbel Homeless Fund at
Beth El in Norfolk (https://bethelnorfolk.com/give/)
or the Jewish Chapel at the United States Naval Academy (https://fojcusna.org/contribute/).
H
D Oliver Funeral Apartments
1501 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 622-7353
https://www.hdoliver.com/obituaries/Samuel-G-Werbel?obId=31116067
John
Leslie Potter (19th Co) (4/4/24)
(May 27, 1936 - March 31, 2024)
John
Leslie Potter, a long-time Benicia resident, nuclear engineer, Naval veteran and
pilot, died March 31 in Vallejo. He was 87.
Born
May 27, 1936 in El Paso, Texas, he graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1958.
He was a weapons officer on the nuclear submarine USS Mariano G. Vallejo. He
finished his naval assignments as a commander in the Navy. John attended
Stanford University, earning master's degrees in nuclear engineering and
business administration. He was a PG&E executive for many years and worked
on the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant.
John
served the City of Benicia as a member of the Finance Committee and as a member
of the Benicia Unified School Board. He supported the Solano County Board of
Supervisors as a member of the Land Use Committee. He was an active member of
the Benicia/Tula Sister City Program. He served eight years on the United States
Naval Academy Board of Trustees in Annapolis.
As
president of the Mount Diablo Pilots' Association, John established monthly
safety meetings and was awarded a lifetime honorary membership by his fellow
pilots.
A
loyal and supportive father and husband, he was recently admitted to membership
in St. Dominic's Catholic church, having attended services there for 52 years.
John
is preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla, mother of Jeffrey Potter. He
is survived by his wife of 55 years, Judith, children Jeffrey, Christopher,
Susan, Deborah and Timothy; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held in St Dominic's Church, Benicia.
Passalacqua
Funeral Chapel
901 W 2nd St
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-3130
https://www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com/obituaries/John-Potter-14/#!/Obituary
Bruce Llewellyn Craig Bruce (19th Co) (3/29/24)
Bruce passed away on or about 3/29/24. No further info at this time.
Donald Lee Carty (20th Co) (3/12/24)
Updated Obituary 4/11/24
DONALD
LEE CARTY ‘58
Colonel “Don” L. Carty,
USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully on 7 March 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Don was born in Clintwood, VA on 6 August 1936. He graduated from the
Naval Academy in June 1958, and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, USAF. He
entered flight training and earned his wings at Stead AFB, NV in 1960, then
spent the next five years flying helicopters at Ellsworth AFB, SD and Malmstrom
AFB, MT before attending Navy Test Pilot School at Patuxent Naval Air Station,
MD. He then served at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, where he was the first Air Force
pilot to fly the X-25 Gyrocopter.
In 1969, Don was based at Udorn AFB, Thailand as a Combat Search and
Rescue pilot flying the HH-53 “Jolly Green Giant” to pick up downed air
crewmen in Laos. He then returned to Wright-Patterson as an Experimental Test
Pilot until 1971 when he assumed duties as F-16 Program Manager at Andrews AFB,
MD and in Iran. While in Iran, Don and some colleagues were arrested and
imprisoned by the Iranians when the Shah was overthrown. After many threats they
were released to the U.S. Embassy for evacuation.
Don is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynne, three children; Jason, Cara,
and Samuel; four grandchildren; four great-grandsons; and two sisters.
Update Obituary 3/16/24:
Donald
L. Carty, son of Claude and Zula Carty, passed away peacefully on 7 March 2024
in Seattle, Wa.
Don
was born in Clintwood in 1936 and graduated from Dickenson Memorial High School
in 1954. He attended the US Naval Academy and graduated in 1958. Don also earned
a Master of Business from Auburn University. He cross-commissioned to the Air
Force where he served as an experimental test pilot and a Combat Search and
Rescue pilot attaining the rank of Colonel. During his 30-year military career,
he was awarded the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Air
Medals and the Peruvian Air Cross, among many other honors.
He
and his family traveled the world and lived on three continents. An avid
traveler, he visited over 50 countries before he retired to Abingdon, where he
served as a member of Civitans, and volunteered for the Employer Support of the
Guard and Reserve.
He
is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Jason, Cara, and Samuel; four
grandchildren, Pia, Skye, Seth and Aaron; 4 great-grandsons; and his sisters
Adina Krum and Marilyn Vaughan.
Dickenson
Star
13 March 2024
https://www.dickensonstar.com/articles/12244/view
Liles Walker Creighton, Jr. (14th Co) (3/9/24)
(OCTOBER 22, 1936 –
MARCH 2, 2024)
Liles W. Creighton “Bub”,
age 87, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Hospice of the Chesapeake from cancer.
Bub was born on October 22, 1936, in San Diego, California to Rear Admiral Liles
W. Creighton Sr. and Alice Starkey Creighton. Bub’s family moved frequently,
living in San Diego, CA, Norfolk, VA, Newport R.I, Portland, ME, and Cuba to
name a few. During his father’s long overseas deployments, his family resided
in Houlton, Maine, a small town he and his siblings returned to every summer.
Bub
earned a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in 1958. He served in
Viet Nam, earning a purple heart after being injured in the Brinks Hotel bombing
in Saigon, Viet Nam in 1964. Bub had a successful career in intelligence for the
Department of Defense Naval Operations. A proud member of USNA Class of 1958,
Bub loved Naval Academy football and fellow classmates, participating in
numerous “58 is great” activities.
Throughout
his life, Bub valued service through leadership. For many years he served as the
Lee District Representative to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing
Authority (FCRHA) and in numerous chairman positions, striving to improve
transportation and housing options for low-income families in Fairfax County,
VA. In retirement, he served as supervisor of trails at Potomac Appalachian
Club, and taught classes at Ann Arundel Community College. Bub dearly loved the
outdoors, and camping at his property in North Lake, NB Canada. Another passion
was history. Bub will always be remembered for his historical monologues and
discussions!
Bub
is survived by his wife, Beverley “Goose” Stewart Creighton of Annapolis,
MD, daughter Catherine “Bubbles” and husband Tony Martin of Lorton, Va.,
daughter Kim and husband Alex Simons of Bristow, Va., stepdaughter Marie Pomeroy
and husband Scott of Edgewater, Md, stepson David Stewart and wife Maureen of
Cincinnati, OH., sister Alice Creighton and brother Charlie Creighton of
Annapolis MD, grandchildren, Ann Stewart and husband Justin Hoyt, Kate Thompson,
Benjamin Simons, William Thompson, Daniel Simons, Arley Ann Windle and husband
Chris, Minna Tighe, great grandchildren, Aiden Hoyt, Benjamin Hoyt, Marie Hoyt,
and Baron Pitakos, nephews John and wife Frances Carty, and William and wife
Bell Carty of Annapolis, MD. He was preceded in death by his parents Liles W. Creighton
Sr. and Alice Starkey Creighton, sister Margaret Carty, sister-in-law Mary
Creighton, and nephew Creighton Carty.
Bub
will be laid to rest at the United States Naval Academy in a private service.
In
lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to make donations in Memory of Bub
to the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club at www.PATC.org.
John
M. Taylor Funeral Home
147 Duke Of Gloucester St
Annapolis, MD 21401 ·
(410) 263-4422
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/annapolis-md/liles-creighton-11692256
From Liles' Daughter Kim Simons (3/3/24):
Dad
passed away on Saturday (3 March 2024). We are waiting on dates for
inurnment at the Academy and are planning a Celebration of life later this
month. I’ll let you know the dates as soon as I have them
and will send you a link to his obituary when it’s posted.
We’ve
scheduled a celebration of life at the Salem Avery House in Shady Side on
Saturday March 23rd from 1-5 pm. Please let his classmates know that all are
welcome to attend.
Kim
Cell
571-442-0561
Joanne Patricia (O'Donnell) Coyle
(Wife of Frank Coyle (23rd Co) (2/28/24)
(1935 – 2024)
Joanne Patricia O’Donnell Coyle, 88 of
Colonial Park, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2024, after a
long and fruitful life. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Francis X. Sr.
after 62 years of marriage and her grandson, Dominic. She is survived by
her children Francis X. Jr, of Clearwater, FL, Martie (Frank) Kasnick, of
Carmel, IN, John (Betsy) of Berwyn, PA and Mia (Mickey)of Wayne, PA and her
grandchildren, Frank, Bridget, and Maeve Kasnick, Jack Coyle and Jake Dotzel.
She was born on August 28, 1935, in upstate
central Pennsylvania coal region town of Shenandoah, PA and was the daughter of
the late Regis Cornelius and Catherine “Kit” (Carroll) O’Donnell.
She was the loyal sister of her brother Gerald
(Carol) O’Donnell of Harrisburg, Pa. Sister-in-law to Robert (Jane)
Coyle, Maryann Coyle, Joe (Sandy) Coyle, and Susan (Matt) Dowling, all of the
Philadelphia area.
Joanne’s family moved to Mount Carmel, PA
where she grew up and attended school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic
School and was a proud nursing graduate of Misericordia (“Mercy”)
Hospital’s Nursing Program run by the Sisters of Mercy in West Philadelphia,
class of 1956. During her time at Misericordia, fate would intervene, as
Joanne met and eventually married the love of her life Francis of Philadelphia,
PA where they married in 1960. Joanne and Frank first met when Joanne
answered a house phone call at the nursing dormitory where Frank was calling
another girl for a date. Joanne’s proudest accomplishment and greatest
joy was her marriage, children, grandchildren, extended family of cousins,
nieces and nephews, and close relatives and life-long friends from Mount Carmel
and nursing school.
Joanne worked as a nurse for several years
before beginning a family in 1961. She was a devoted mother and housewife
for many years and returned to work when her children entered high school.
Frank was a graduate of the US Naval Academy during his active service duty
years, they lived on military bases in New London, CT, Bangor, ME and Fort
Meade, MD. After Frank’s active-duty service, they settled in Harrisburg
with their family, where they lived for 50+ years. Joanne and Frank
welcomed Joanne’s mother into their home with the passing of her husband Regis
where she lived for many years.
Joanne was a faithful member of St. Margaret
Mary Catholic Church, Harrisburg, PA and devotee of the Virgin Mary and novenas
to Saint Joseph. She was deeply proud of her Irish heritage and her
country, her extended family and her friends. She was known for being very
fashionable, her silly sense of humor, and was a fierce and competitive game
player and notorious card shark. She loved Notre Dame (Go Irish!) and Penn
State football, all animals great and small, in particular her dog Coco, roller
coasters, music, Christmas, afternoon naps, coffee and toast with butter and
strawberry jelly, vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate, shade not sun, dry land
and not swimming, champagne, vacations with Frank to Ireland, Europe and
Yellowstone and last, but not least, family vacations to Walt Disney World.
She lived a life of love, kindness and devotion to God and her family. She was
one of the good ones and will be missed.
A viewing will be held
on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 9:00AM at St. Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church,
2800 Paxton Church Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, with mass to follow at 10:00AM
and burial immediately after mass at 11:30AM in Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA 17003.
In lieu of flowers and
donations, the family is asking for donations to be made to the Saint Jude’s
Children Research Hospital, “In Honor of Joanne P. Coyle”, of whom Joanne
and Frank were proud supporters.
Dailey Funeral Home,
Inc.
650 S. 28th Street
Harrisburg PA 17103
(717)-233-1933
https://daileyfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/418/Joanne-O-Donnell-Coyle/obituary.html#tribute-start
See Frank'sObituary Last Call: Francis Xavier Coyle (23rd Co) (4/5/23)
Louis Parkman Shane (16th Co) 2/20/24
Updated: 5/6/24
Louis
P. Shane passed away on Feb. 13, 2024 due to illness, just short of his 89th
birthday.
“Lou”
was born to Marjorie Sophia Rowell and Lt. Cmdr. Louis Shane Jr. ’26 in
Annapolis, Md., on Feb. 25, 1935. He was the third Louis Shane to graduate from
the Naval Academy, following his father and grandfather, Capt. Louis Shane, USNA
1898. His father was killed in action in 1943 and Lou and his siblings, Janet
and John, were raised by their mother in her hometown of Winthrop. He attended
one year at Maine University before entering the Naval Academy.
Upon
graduating on June 4, 1958, Lou married Virginia Adams on July 19, 1958. They
were blessed with two daughters, Elizabeth Lee (1961) and Cheryl Ann (1963).
Lou
served in several different assignments including AMMEN (DD-527), BOYD (DD-544),
Submarine School, CAPITAINE (AGSS-336) and as assistant officer in charge at the
U.S. Naval Preparatory School at Naval Training Center Bainbridge, Md. During
that last tour, he resigned his commission and was released from active duty in
February 1967.
In
June 1967, he was hired as a civilian electronics engineer at the Naval
Electronics System Command in Washington, D.C. He served in many different
capacities in his career at NAVALEX and found time to take night classes at The
George Washington University, earning a M.S. degree in Communications Systems
Management in 1976. His last position was as JINTACCS program manager at the
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command. He retired in April 1990.
During
Lou’s years working in Washington, D.C., he lived with his family in
Kensington, Md. Every summer, the family traveled to visit his mother in Maine
and his siblings’ families in Massachusetts. Lou and Virginia divorced in
1981.
Family
remained important to Lou and as his daughters married, had children and moved
away, he visited both families for holidays, up until his death. Lou moved home
to Maine in 1998 to care for his mother until her passing in 2001. He continued
his long-term hobbies of coin and stamp collecting. He moved to New Jersey to
live with his daughter, Cheryl and her husband in October 2022.
Predeceased
by his parents and siblings, Lou is survived by his daughters and their spouses,
Beth Shane Rose (Ian Rose) and Cheryl Shane Mercado (Fernando Mercado); eight
grandchildren, Eliza (Jesse), Shane, Lucy, Dylan, Sara, Fernando, Jessie and
Lydia; and
four great-grandsons, Parker, Brody, Ethan and Beckham.
Lou Shane's Father, LCDR Louis Shane Jr. : Lost on the SHARK
(SS-174).
USS
Shark (Lt. Cdr. Louis Shane, Jr., USN)
is most probably sunk by the Japanese destroyer Yamakaze on 11
February 1942
in the Molucca Sea about 140 nautical miles east of Menado, Celebes in position
01º45'N, 127º15’E.
|
NR |
Fear U. S.
Sub With 65 Men Lost in Far East |
Image and
text provided by Central Michigan University, Clark Historical Library. |
John Andrew Cresko, Jr. (21st Co) 2/14/24
From Gordo
I received the following sad communication from the Alumni
Association today:
His wife, Dorothy, called to report that he died on 10 January
2024. Services were today and she was unable to go because she had been in the
hospital. There was no newspaper obituary, but she may send one in for Shipmate
at some point. I have sent our guidelines.
Gordo
Charles
Henry Graham
(15th Co) 2/7/24
(1936
– 2024)
Charles
Henry Graham passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Hospice
Niagara in St. Catharines on Sunday January 28, 2024, at the age of 87. Devoted
husband of 62 years to Elisa Callejas. Loving father of Elisa (Peter Redmond),
Charles (Elizabeth), Edward (Colombe), Ana (Ralph Piller), and Michelle
(Christopher Stebbing). He will be dearly missed by his 18 grandchildren and 6
great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Will (Mercedes), Rita
(Buster Waldock), and Tony (Sylvia), as well as many nieces and nephews.
A
native of Nicaragua and a proud graduate in Electromechanical Engineering at the
US Naval Academy (1958), he brought his family to Canada in 1982 where they all
made their homes. A devoted Catholic, he served the Church in various
ministries, most specially through Kairos Prison Ministry for over twenty years
With a gifted mind, he shared his love for science, politics, and
innovation with all who knew him. His
enthusiasm for many hobbies made him a mentor to relatives and friends who will
carry out his legacy in the kitchen, in the garden, and everywhere where new
ideas can be implemented. Clearly a
visionary, he led his family to higher grounds and was able to harvest much love
and care from those closest to him, particularly when he struggled with his
health.
The
Graham family is grateful to Hospice Niagara where he received exceptional care
and to the many personal support workers who lovingly cared for him. A Funeral
Mass took place at the Cathedral of St. Catherine of Alexandria on Wednesday,
January 31st at 10 A.M. with Rite of Committal to follow at Pleasantview
Memorial Gardens.
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Christopher William Naquin (10th Co) 2/6/24
Capt. Christopher
W.P. Naquin (USNR-ret.) of Gloucester Point, passed away peacefully on November
28, 2023. Born on June 29, 1935 to Lt. and Mrs. Oliver F. Naquin in Honolulu,
Hawaii where his father was stationed, serving in early submarines. Traumatic
events during his young life included the sinking of the submarine USS Squalus
in May 1939, off the coast of New Hampshire, of which his father was the
Commanding Officer. Chris and his family returned to Hawaii in December 1941 and
were there for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the sinking of the USS
California on which his father served. With his mother and sister, Chris was
evacuated from Hawaii on Christmas Day, 1941.
He attended schools
on both coasts and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C.
He attended the U.S. Naval Academy for three years and graduated from American
University with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Business
Administration in 1963.
He was employed at
the U.S. Department of Transportation for many decades, retiring as an Executive
Developmental Specialist, and was instrumental in the development of the
three-point safety belt. He remained active in the Naval Reserve and attained
the rank of Captain.
For over 40 years,
he lived with his family at his beloved “Annefield” on Wilson Creek, where
he enjoyed landscaping, beekeeping, and stewarding the land with his beloved
wife Barbara. His favorite hobby was working in his workshop, where he completed
many projects. In retirement, Chris was known for the walnut crosses he made,
which he shared with clergy, friends, and fellow members of Abingdon Episcopal
Church. Much of the wood he used came from a tree that fell in a storm and
crushed a portion of the churchyard wall, and for him, the crosses represented
the triumph of faith and patience over adversity. Chris was an active member and
vestryman at Abingdon with his wife and son, William, and where his son, Robert,
was married.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, the former Barbara Jean Lee, and his parents, Rear Adm. Oliver F. Naquin (ret.) and Frances D. Naquin. He is survived by his sons, William E. Naquin and Robert J. Naquin; his sister, Lorraine Naquin Tyler of Washington, D.C.; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Smith Naquin, and grandchildren, Jennings Power Naquin, Olivia Garner Naquin, and Ava Grace McLean Naquin, all of Gloucester.
In
memory of Chris, contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Abingdon
Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 82, White Marsh, Va. 23183. A memorial service was
held at Abingdon Episcopal Church in January.
Services under the
direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sheila Ann Lanoue (Wife of Bob Lanoue (24th Co)) 01/22/24
(July
28, 1938 ~ January 13, 2024)
Update: 3/6/24
From Bob Lanoue:
Sheila will have her inurnment in the Columbarium at the Academy on April 3at 10:30 am.
If anyone is planning to attend
this event or the reception after at the Carrol’s Creek restaurant, please
call my son Jim (class of 88) at 443-534-6004
Sheila
was born July 28, 1938, in Brockton Massachusetts, to Marcus and Blanche Leroy.
She graduated from Brockton High School in 1956 and then, in 1960, went on to be
one of the first women to graduate from Stonehill College, where she won the
Philosophy Prize. During her teenage years, while attending weekly dances at her
local church, she met and danced with a boy, Robert Lanoue, who eventually would
become her husband, although she did not realize it at the time. In 1959, she
married Bob, then an Ensign in the United States Navy, and a recent graduate of
the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
While
in the Navy, with stops in Troy, NY, Pearl Harbor, HI and Brockton, Sheila and
Bob had three children, Bob Jr., Janine, and Jim. Sheila guided the family while
Bob served a tour in Vietnam. After leaving the Navy, Sheila and Bob moved to
Virginia, where, in Springfield, in 1975, their fourth child, Katie, was born.
Sheila instilled her love of learning in her children and her support as a
volunteer and mentor was critical to their success. She was incredibly proud of
their achievements as doctors, nurses, Naval officers, engineers, lawyers, and
college professors. In addition to her children and their spouses, her family
now includes 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. In retirement,
Sheila and Bob loved traveling the world with them. Sheila will be greatly
missed by her family and friends, but her love will always be with us.
A
mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in
Clifton, VA on January 27, 2024. An interment at the U.S. Naval Academy will
follow at a later date.
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Harry Wagner Konkel (6th Co) 01/15/24
(July
11, 1935 – January 6, 2024)
United
States Naval Officer, Philanthropist, Cherished Neighbor and Friend
Harry
Wagner Konkel passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at his home
surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on July 11, 1935 in Jackson, Wyoming.
Son of Maurice and Beatrice Helen (Nelle) Wagner.
Harry
leaves behind his beloved daughter Susie Konkel of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. He was
predeceased by his wife Susan Donnell Konkel in 2009 and their son James Konkel
in 2022.
In
his youth, studies and dreams of a naval career filled his steadfast vision.
Family always came first for Harry. From hugs in the morning to “cheers” in
the evening they were first and foremost on his mind. Predeceased by his wife
Susan Donnell Konkel in 2009, theirs was truly love at first sight happenstance
when they met at a holiday party in Findlay, OH during his 1958 holiday leave.
After an often long distance courtship, they were married in Findlay on June 3,
1960. Moving from Naval station to station would be the norm for decades as he
served the United States Navy. First was Long Beach, Calif., where they lived
for three years and their son, James Donnell Konkel, was born. From there it was
up the coast to the Monterey Peninsula for two years and their daughter, Susie
Konkel, was born. Over the next 20 years the family accompanied Harry to his
various duty stations along the East Coast, residing in Southern and Northern
Virginia, Hingham, Mass., and Newport, R.I. Harry was at sea for long periods of
time. After his naval retirement in 1985, they returned to Findlay, Ohio and
moved to Portland in 1987. Harry loved to travel even after his tours of duty
and did so extensively too many parts of the world. Favored destinations were
anywhere his family was living.
He
enjoyed celebrating milestone occasions from an Army Navy game with USNA alumni,
birthday dinners at favorite restaurants to ringing in the holidays and the
blooming of the spring orchids with friends and neighbors.
Harry
graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School in Jackson Wyoming with the class of
1953 and studied at the University of Wyoming for one year before attending the
United States Naval Academy, where he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of
Science. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at
the Naval Postgraduate School, 1965
and Master of Arts at the Naval War College, 1974.
Harry
Wagner Konkel was a career officer who served to the rank of Captain in the
United States Navy receiving the Decorated Legion of Merit, the Meritorious
Service medal with one gold star and Navy Commendation Medal with two gold
stars.
His
naval career began as a Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1958 advancing
through ranks to Captain, United States Navy in 1979 and following meritorious
service retired from the United States Navy in 1985. During his career, he
commanded two destroyers and one destroyer tender.
For
a man who’s calling was to be a naval officer and Captain of ships carrying
thousands of men and women serving and protecting our nation, he was equally
esteemed with his listening skills and emotional acumen which fostered trust,
lifelong friendships and the helping of others in need.
Some
people just have a knack for approaching each day with the intent of doing good
for others. Often quiet and introspective, Harry Konkel became known as a
philanthropist beyond measure, adoring of Maine, a protector of nature,
passionate about the arts from canvas to the stage, and always ardent about
striving for the best healthcare possible for the people of Maine.
The
Konkel family has changed lives, saved lives, saved landscapes and improved the
quality of life in many places throughout North America, none more so than
Maine. For decades Harry and his late wife Susan Konkel and their children
Jim and Susie continued the Donnell family precedent of making foundational
contributions to causes they care deeply about.
Always
humble about the philanthropic resources Harry had at his disposal, he
approached philanthropy with sincere consideration for the quality of the impact
his contributions would have on the world from local healthcare, the arts, naval
service men and women and those who were unable to speak for themselves. He
approached his philanthropy like he approached a new friend – he was
thoughtful, inquisitive, sincere, compassionate, astute and wanting to do the
right thing at the right time. Local charities who would come to call Harry a
friend and a benefactor included: Maine Medical Center, Maine Cancer Foundation,
the Portland Museum of Art, Mercy Hospital, Portland Symphony, Portland Stage
and nationally Ducks Unlimited and the United States Naval Academy and
Institute.
Harry’s
acumen for leadership was shared broadly. He served on the Board of trustees of
Gunston School, Centreville, Maryland, Gould Academy, Bethel, Maine and the
Board directors of the Humane Society, Findlay, Ohio. More recent volunteer
service and guidance were provided as the National director of the Navy League
United States, Portland Museum Art, fellow 1993-1996, trustee, since 1996.
President of the Osher Library Associates, Osher Map Library, 1995-1998, and the
United States Navy, Blue and Gold. Harry was instrumental in bringing the Naval
Academy Men’s Glee Club to the Portland Symphony and was delighted that
President George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush joined them for the evening.
A
member of the Bohemian Club in California, he often enjoyed the arts and
cultural retreats. Harry was most attentive to world affairs and complex
national and international issues. Never short of newsletters, journals and back
in the day monthly magazines which filled his library. Harry always remained
current from naval updates, complex international exchanges to conservation and
the arts.
Harry’s
commitments to the advancement of healthcare close to home in Portland has been
remarkable, timely, and forever life-changing for thousands of Mainers. The
Konkel family’s wish is to ensure the highest quality care possible was at the
ready for the people of Maine when the need arises. During the dedication which
named the Susan Donnell Konkel Pavilion at?Maine Medical Center, Harry’s son
James said, “our family is honored to do the right and necessary thing when
needs impact those around us. Family looks over us and out for us each day (as
does Maine Medical Center) and that’s what our Mom and Dad taught us to focus
on”. Harry joined the Portland Museum of Art Board of Trustees in 1996,
following in the footsteps of his wife Susan who had also served on the Board
prior to Harry. Harry was elected to a lifetime term as an Honorary Trustee in
2016 as the PMA rose to world class status. And their daughter Susie joined the
Board in 2019.
The
family wishes to extend special gratitude for the care and comfort provided over
the years at Maine Medical Center and the MMC Emergency Department as well as
special thanks to the associates of Home Instead including Elizabeth, Danielle,
Jim, Renee’, Sara, Audrey, Christine and Maria.
To
dear friends’, shipmates, and community leaders with whom Harry engaged over
the years he would salute and bid you farewell and calm seas.
A
celebration of his life will be held at The Portland Country Club in Falmouth,
Maine from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on January 23, 2024. Arrangements are under the
direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 1024 Broadway, South
Portland, ME. To view Harry’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence,
please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com.
Memorials
in Harry’s name may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Alan Michael Chodorow (12th Co) 01/14/24
Update: 1/25/24 Obituary
Alan M. Chodorow (June
16, 1936 — January 9, 2024)
Alan
Chodorow passed away in his Albuquerque home on January 9, 2024, at the age of
87. He was born in Buffalo, NY in 1936, son of David and Janet, and
brother to May. He lived in Auburn, NY, a town with far more cows
than people until he left for the US Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. Alan was
awarded the Ensign Watson prize for the student most proficient in Naval
Engineering and put those skills to use in the submarine corps under the
formidable Admiral Rickover.
While
stationed in California in 1963, Alan met the love of his life, Diane, marrying
in 1964. In 1966, Alan resigned from the Navy at the rank of
Commander, joined the Naval Reserves, and began a PhD in engineering and physics
at UNM. In his dissertation, Alan wrote eloquently about intensive
relativistic charged particle beam transport phenomena in a vacuum, a near miss
for the New York Times best-seller list. During his studies, Alan and Diane had
two children, Gary and Darrell. After receiving his PhD in 1972, Alan
worked for the national labs and Mission Research Corp. He did
ground-breaking research on electromagnetic pulse and many other topics he could
not discuss and his family probably would not have understood anyway. Among
Alan’s greatest accomplishment was a 2nd place finish at the 1985 NM Dart
Association’s Monday night Division B Fall League tournament.
Alan
had many loves in his life: Diane, his family, his country, physics and math,
the Jewish community, and tennis. He pursued all of them with gusto.
Alan
was buried at Fairview Memorial Park on January 11, 2024. He is
survived by his wife of 60 years, their son Gary and his wife Xiaodong, their
son Darrell and his wife Helaine, and three grandchildren, Sam, Daniel, and
Jacob. We will miss him.
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Frank-pilot,
poet, punster, linguist, artist, musician, gentleman
Frank
Hoback III was born in Franklin, KY to Frank Hoback, Jr. and Elizabeth Moss. He
graduated high school in Milan, TN in 1954 and attended the United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis, MD the following year. Soon he became enamored with the
academics and student body at nearby St. John's College and transferred there.
Hired
as the Registrar at the newly opened St. John's College campus in Santa Fe, NM
in 1964, Frank quickly fell in love with Santa Fe and spent the rest of his life
in the Land of Enchantment. He had always had a fascination and love of
airplanes and aviation, and he soon earned his wings at the Santa Fe Regional
Airport. His career as a pilot led to many adventures, including as a flight
instructor, crop duster, corporate pilot, and chief pilot of a small NM airline
(Jet Aire). One of his favorite jobs was as an air tanker pilot with Hawkins
& Powers of Greybull, WY flying the C-119 and the PB4Y2 Privateer, putting
out forest fires in Alaska, California, and beyond. In the 1990s, Frank flew
737s for America West Airlines out of Phoenix, AZ. He finished his career as
Bureau Chief for the State of New Mexico Aviation Services Bureau, having served
under four governors. Aviation was the great love of his life. After retirement
he stayed in close contact with his many pilot buddies.
Beyond
the cockpit, Frank embraced his Renaissance spirit, combining his mathematical
curiosities with his many artistic talents. He was a master Mr. Fix-It, a
museum-quality model builder, and an avid bluegrass banjo picker. He enjoyed
reading and travelling, especially alongside his beloved wife of thirty-three
years, LaMerle Boyd. He was a founding member and dedicated fundraiser of Santa
Fe Friends of Traditional Music, which hosts the annual summer "TradFest."
He most recently played banjo with the Shaggy Peak String Band.
He
leaves behind his wife, LaMerle Boyd; his brother, John (Wendy) Hoback of
Roswell, GA; his children, Joseph Hoback of Santa Fe, NM and Denise (John) Lynch
of Galisteo, NM; LaMerle's children: Curt (Susan) Boyd of Archer City, TX, Lori
(Renan) de Ravello of Kampala, Uganda, and Kyle (Charlotte) Boyd of Brooklyn,
NY; his surrogate son, Derek Pritchard of Albuquerque, NM; three nephews; seven
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and a host of friends he easily made
around the world.
Frank
had a great sense of humor, and loved a good joke or pun. He read the cartoon of
the day from the New York Times calendar first thing in the morning as he got
his and LaMerle's coffee, squares of dark chocolate, and the newspaper. He
always read the comics first.
He
was always eager to pass along his knowledge, whether teaching
new players the game of chess, sharing his love for bluegrass music, or helping
new pilots take to the sky. He will be missed by so many.
To
honor Frank's spirit and his dedication to traditional music, please consider
making a contribution to the Santa Fe Traditional Music Festival, a 501(c)3
organization at www.santafetradfest.org.
A
celebration of Frank's life will occur at a later date to be announced, where
friends and family will gather to share stories, laughter, and perhaps even pick
a few bluegrass tunes in his honor.
With
Admiral Ways
In Open Wings He Lived Long
Loving Our Blue Skies
- Denise Lynch
William Alfred Simmons Jr. (7th Co) (12/24/23)
(June
16, 1936 - December 11, 2023)
William
A. Simmons Jr, age 87, passed away on December 11, 2023, in Conway, Arkansas.
Bill was the only child of the late William Alfred Simmons and Janie (Jackson)
and was born on June 16, 1936, in Wilson, North Carolina. After losing both his
parents at a very young age, Bill was raised by his Aunt Annie Scott in
Greenville, NC with his cousins Paul Alton Jr. and Jack. After his Aunt Annie
passed, Bill lived with his Aunt Willie Whitehurst in Elizabeth City, NC, where
he graduated high school and became an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm. Everyone
knew him as Bill, a builder and doer who loved his wife and family.
Bill
received an appointment to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and was commissioned
into the Navy Civil Engineer Corps upon his graduation in 1958. Bill then earned
a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and
a Master of Civil Engineering from Stanford University. Bill served 23 years in
the Navy as a 'Seabee', building bridges, housing, and more. For his service in
Vietnam, where he served with MCB-71 and MCB-53, Bill was awarded the Bronze
Star with Combat V, the Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V, and the Combat
Action Ribbon. Bill was later the commanding officer for MCB-1, serving Guam and
Cuba, before being honorably discharged as a Commander. Bill would embody the
Seabee motto 'Can Do!' for the rest of his life.
After
retiring from the Navy, Bill chose a second career in public service, eventually
serving the town of Sanford, Florida, first as a city engineer and later as city
manager. While living in Sanford in 1988, Bill became a member of the Rotary
Club of Sanford, and he would stay involved with Rotary until shortly before his
death. Bill was passionate about 'Service Above Self' and raising money for the
Rotary Foundation and its causes, including protecting children from polio. For
his work with Rotary, Bill was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow and a Rotary
Foundation Benefactor.
Upon
retirement from Sanford in 1998, Bill relocated to Greenbriar, Arkansas. During
retirement, Bill's commitment to service grew. He transferred to the Conway Noon
Rotary Club, where he would later serve in multiple positions, including
president. Bill would go on to serve as the Rotary District Governor for
District 6170. Bill was actively engaged in Faulkner County Master Gardeners for
over 20 years. Bill loved working in his yard, caring for his family and his
neighbors, and fixing things whenever they broke. Bill was a member of the
Springhill Baptist Church, where he was baptized.
Bill
is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth A. Robinette (Gregory); his
daughters from his marriage with S. Gale, Sandra (Simmons) Baird (David) and
Kristen Simmons, both of Boston, MA; and his step-children, Johnson Gregory
(Sheila), of Hartsville, TN, and Amy (Gregory) Townsend, and Ann Gregory (Vose)
Johnson, both of Stuttgart, AR. His grandchildren include Lillia and JJ Baird;
his step-grandchildren are Adam Townsend; Lacey Gregory (Mitch); and Wesley,
Alex, and Taylor Vose; and his step great-grandchildren are Jayden Townsend and
Huck and Indie Gregory.
The
funeral will be a private ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery, Conway, AR, with only
close family members present. To honor his memory, donations may be made to
Bill's favorite charities: The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center
Drive, Chicago, IL 60693; Alzheimer's Disease Research, BrightFocus Foundation,
22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871; or Springhill Baptist Church,
25 State Hwy 287, Greenbrier, AR 72058.
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Robert Joseph Lamoureux (2nd Co) 12/12/23
Update 2/14/24 Obituary
CAPT
Robert J. Lamoureux USN (Ret.) (MAY 3, 1933 – NOVEMBER 24, 2023)
Bob
lived a rich and fulfilling life as an adoring and devoted husband, a loving and
committed father, a proud grandfather, a treasured friend, an active volunteer,
and a resolute Naval Officer. His brilliant mind, infectious charm, and quick
wit were revered by all who knew him. He was a masterful storyteller, whose
ability to unintentionally command a room was a true talent. He could spin tales
of incredible breadth and depth, usually centered on others who were part of the
story. Despite these and many other noteworthy attributes, many would agree that
his most enviable characteristic was his humble and unassuming nature. He was a
man of faith, honor, loyalty, and love. He was one of a kind.
Bob
enlisted in the Navy in October of 1951 and subsequently received an appointment
to the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
in June of 1958. (USNA ’58 is Great!) He later earned a Master of Science in
International Affairs from George Washington University.
In
August of 1958, he reported to flight training in Pensacola Florida, and later
to Beeville, Texas having been chosen to enter the student jet training program.
In 1960, and for the ensuing 4 years, Bob distinguished himself as a Carrier
based All-Weather Night Fighter pilot. This highly specialized distinction
involves a no-visibility factor demanding the ultimate in precision on board
ship and in the air. Bob flew in multiple fighter squadrons, including Fighter
Plane (VF) 101, Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, VF 161, USS Independence,
Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVA) 59, NAS Cecil Field, Florida, USS Oriskany, CVA
34, and NAS Miramar, California, VF 21. In 1965, he reported to the USS Boston,
a guided missile heavy cruiser, as a Command Information Center/Anti-Air Warfare
Officer, Senior Air Controller and Public Affairs Officer. This was followed by
his direct involvement with the construction of the USS Truxtun (DLG(N)35) the
only nuclear-powered cruiser in her class. Subsequently, he was appointed as the
Navigation Head for the Truxtun and was solely responsibility for the ships
transit from New Jersey, around Cape Horn to its destination in Long Beach,
California. In the later part of the 1960s, Bob became a student and an
instructor at the U.S. Naval War College, Newport Rhode Island. His time in
Newport continued as he became the Executive Officer (XO) of the USS William R.
Rush (DD-714). During his time as XO, he deployed overseas (Sixth Fleet) and was
honored with the Navy League Award for Inspirational Leadership. In 1972,
Bob’s experience and leadership skills placed him in the position of Senior
Naval Advisor for the U.S. Naval Advisory Group in NHA Trang Vietnam. In this
capacity, Bob was responsible for his team’s efforts in the 11 Corps toward
achieving the goals of the Vietnamization Program for Self-Sufficiency (VPSS).
Bob was the Senior Advisor to Vietnamese Training Centers, the U.S. Naval
Academy, Harbor Defense and Surveillance Units. His time in Vietnam and his
contributions were lauded as a tremendous success as under his leadership the
VPSS program mission, established in 1956, was declared mission accomplished and
disestablished upon his departure.
After
his tour in Vietnam, Bob returned to the U.S. Naval War College, as the Director
for the Naval Planning and Applications Sub-study at the Naval Command College.
In this capacity, he directed a select group of thirty-two international Senior
Naval Officers on how to prepare themselves for high command responsibilities in
their home countries.
Throughout
the early years of his career, Bob’s intelligence, perseverance, and
professional acumen distinguished him as a highly respected and trusted Naval
Officer. His commitment to service elevated him to Commanding Officer (CO) of
the USS Charles P. Cecil (DD/DDR- 835) a Gearing-Class destroyer. CO Lamoureux
was well-liked and respected by the 19 Officers and 250 enlisted sailors who
served under him. He invested himself in securing all aspects of the ship’s
performance, including operations, safety, maintenance, and morale. As CO of the
Cecil, he was awarded the 1974 Naval Reserve Association A. Winfield Chapin
National Trophy for commanding the highest personnel retention of a surface
combatant ship.
In
1959, Bob married Dorothy Ann Norton in Marlborough, Massachusetts and over the
next 8 years was blessed with four children. As a naval family, they lived in
Key West, Florida, San Diego, California, Marlborough, Massachusetts, Newport,
and Portsmouth, Rhode Island, finally settling in the Washington DC area. After
several years with the Office of the Secretary
of Defense, completing 31 years of service with the U.S. Navy and 16 years with
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Bob and Dorothy retired to Williamsburg, Va.
Until
Dorothy died in 2011, they enjoyed a full life of golfing, traveling,
volunteering, and spending time with their six grandchildren. There were few
things more important to Bob than family.
His
love of family continued after Bob met and married Nelia Heide. Since 2014, Bob
and Nelia have traveled the world together and lived life to its fullest. Bob
often reflected on his amazing good fortune to have found such a deep love with
Nelia at this point in his life. Bob and Nelia shared an abundance of joy,
happiness, and companionship during their time together.
Bob
is survived by Nelia, his loving wife of 9 years, and his children Bernard
Lamoureux (Darlene), Teri Fallon (David), Anne Lamoureux (Brian Wiersema), and
Robert Lamoureux. As well as his grandchildren; Bralen Lamoureux, Healy Fallon,
MIDN 1/C Milo Fallon, Jackson Lamoureux Prettyman, Madeline Lamoureux, and Max
Lamoureux.
A
service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Olaf
Catholic Church, 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg, Virginia to honor and celebrate
his life. All are welcome to attend. Full Military Honors and Interment will
take place at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, date to be
announced.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy League of the United States (NavyLeague.org)
in memory of Captain Robert J. Lamoureux, USN (Ret).
Nelsen
Williamsburg
3785 Strawberry Plains Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-1141
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/williamsburg-va/robert-lamoureux-11551581
12/12/23
From Steve Barrett:
Just talked to his wife, Nelia, and was
told Bob passed away the day after Thanksgiving.
He is to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery in March 2024, with his
first wife, Dorothy. The family is
delaying the funeral service until February.
Bob and his first wife have 4
children and his daughter will be developing an obituary after the holidays.
More to follow - , Steve
Arthur Leslie Immerman (2nd Co) (12/11/23)
August 31, 1935 - May 6, 2023.
Born
in Elizabeth, NJ to Daniel and Rose Katz Immerman. Served 22.5 years in
the military. Died in Otterbein Granville Senior Living facility in
Granville, Ohio. Obituary posted by McPeek Hoekstra Hoskinson
Funeral Home. Obituary to follow.
William Bernard Smith (4th Co) 12/3/23
(October
30, 1935 - November 25, 2023)
William
“Bernie” Smith, 88, passed away in Orange Park, FL on November 25, 2023. He
was born on October 30, 1935 to the late Florine Thomas Smith and Harold Lamar
Smith in Redbud, Georgia.
Bernie
was preceded in death by his brother, Harold Lamar Smith.
He is
survived by his wife, Millie Smith; son, David (Samantha) and grandchildren,
Dylan and Kaitlyn.
Bernie
graduated from Tifton High in 1953 in Tifton Georgia. After two terms at Georgia
Tech, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy and graduated in
1958. He enrolled in the Navy Pilot Training Program and received his Navy Wings
in 1958.
He met
the love of his life, Millie Enzor while at the Training Command. They were
married in Pensacola, FL on December 20, 1959.
While
in the Navy, he traveled around the world, stops included: Brunswick, Me.,
Monterey, Ca., Annapolis. Ma., Naples, Italy, Patuxent River, Md., Newport,
R.I., Washington, DC, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. Bernie retired from the Navy
in 1978 and had resided in Orange Park, FL since. He worked as a Math Instructor
at FSCJ for many years and as a Tax Preparer at H & R Block.
The
family received friends at 10:00am on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at First
Baptist Church Orange Park and funeral services with military honors will begin
at 11:00am. The burial
will take place the following day, Friday, December 1, 2023 at 10:00am at
Jacksonville National Cemetery. Pastor
David Tarkington will be officiating both services.
In
lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made to The Wounded Warrior
Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/)
BROADUS-RAINES
FUNERAL HOME
501 Spring Street
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
904-284-4000
https://www.broadusraines.com/obituary/william-smith
Doris J. Lyons (Wife of Mike Lyons (2nd Co) 12/1/23
From Doris' and Mike's Daughter, Amy
Dear
Classmates of 1958,
It
is with a heavy heart that I announce my mother, Mrs. Michael D. Lyons, Class of
1958, Doris, died yesterday, November 30. My mother very much enjoyed the
camaraderie and support she received from your class. Especially the support you
gave her after my father passed. She will be buried with my father at Arlington
cemetery at a later date.
If
you would like to include her information in the next newsletter, I would
appreciate it. You may contact me, Amy Lyons Couvillion at 703-581-8660 at [email protected]. Thank you.
Warm
regards,
Amy
Lyons Couvillion
Daughter
of
Grace
Alice "Gay" Chevalier Grace (Wife
of John Chevalier (18th Co)) 11/29/23
(1936 – 2023)
She
is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John Chevalier; daughters, Dee
(Tony) Olekas of South Carolina and Linda (Dan) Belding of Ohio; three
grandchildren, Brandon Olekas of Florida, Bethany (Stefan) Olekas-Hvostik of
Georgia and Diane (Chad) Minkner of Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Clementine
and Rose Hvostik; and many friends.
Gay
graduated from South Williamsport (PA) High School in 1954, attended Penn State
and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education in 1958.
She
married Lt. John Chevalier, USAF in June 1958 at the United States Naval Academy
Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland. John and Gay traveled wherever the Air Force sent
them including Texas, Georgia, California, New York, Virginia, Washington DC,
and Ohio. Her children were born in Valdosta, GA (Dee) and Merced, CA (Linda).
Whenever possible she returned to Pennsylvania to visit parents, but decided to
make Ohio their permanent home in 1983.
Gay
loved to garden. She was always rescuing plants from the mark-down bins at the
garden centers. She loved animals-especially cats. Whenever she got a new one it
was a rescue. The last cat, Vego, was a rescue from the Tenth Life.
In
her spare time, she learned how to square dance and helped her husband teach
square dancing. An avid round dancer, she learned to cue and teach round
dancing. They taught hundreds of dancers from nine different clubs in more than
fifty square and round dance classes. Gay was a member of Roundalab, the
International Association of Round Dance Cuers. For over 30 years Gay and John
participated in round and square dancing all over the eastern United States.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gay’s memory to the Ohio’s Hospice
of Dayton or the Tenth Life (2061 Indian Ripple Rd, Xenia, OH 45385).
The
family will receive friends on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 12:30-1:30pm at
the Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH 45424. The service will
follow at 1:30pm. Gay will be laid to rest at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia,
OH.
Newcomer
- North Dayton Chapel
4104 Needmore Road
Dayton, OH 45424
937-235-1000
https://www.newcomerdayton.com/Obituary/270883/Grace-Alice-Gay-Chevalier/Dayton-OH
Penelope Adams Rogers (Wife of Richard Rogers (20th Co)) 11/28/23
Longtime
Honolulu resident, Penelope Adams Rogers, passed away on October 28, 2023, in
Jupiter, Florida at the age of 87. A world traveler, journalist, photographer,
and diplomat, Penny was born to Averill and Barbara Adams of Longmeadow,
Massachusetts on July 29, 1936. She attended McDuffie School for Girls in
Springfield, Massachusetts and Hood College in Frederick, Maryland during which
time she spent a semester at the Sorbonne in Paris. Her time in both Maryland
and Paris would help launch a lifelong adventure.
With
her husband Richard, who she met while he was at the Naval Academy in Annapolis
and often with her children, she visited, and many times lived, in over 40
countries. As a journalist and later a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S.
Department of State, she thrived on learning, experience, and travel. One of her
most memorable trips was a year-long around the world adventure she, Richard,
and two of her children undertook with all of their needed belongings toted in
carry-on bags. Though she traveled often, she always returned to her historic
Kahala Avenue home in Honolulu.
Penny
will be remembered for her sense of adventure, keen intellect, insightful
writing, and photographic eye. She was in many ways a pioneer whose experience
took her from the Junior League to meeting T'boli tribes persons of Mindanao,
The Philippines and from the Blaisdell stage to the U.S. Embassy in Bissau,
Guinea Bissau. She was loved by many worldwide.
Penny
was preceded in death by her husband Richard, her parents, and her brother
Theodore (Ted) Adams. She is survived by her sister Gail Dukes of Palm Gardens,
Florida, sister-in-law Sue Rogers of Norwalk, Ohio and her children Richard
Rogers Jr. of Newberg, Oregon, Wendy Rogers-Hazel of Honolulu, Jonathan Adams
Rogers of Edina, Minnesota, and Kathryn Limbaugh of Jupiter, Florida. She is
also survived by seven grandchildren, Richard Rogers III, Cray Madden Rogers,
Kale Townsend Rogers, Amara Penelope Hazel, Joshua Adams Hazel, Justin Douglas
Hazel, and Matthew Caderyn Rogers and two great-grandchildren, Kristian J.O.
Shaw and Elijah Makaveli Lewis. A third great-grandchild is expected to begin
life's adventures in May. Remembrances may be sent to [email protected]. Arrangements
Provided By: Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center
Published
by Star-Advertiser on Nov. 26, 2023.
Dick Rogers preceded Penelope . See Richard Rogers
James
Ronald Fisher (17th Co) 11/20/23
CAPT.
U.S. Navy (Ret.)
August 25, 1935 to October 31, 2023
Son
of William Benton Fisher, Sr. and Acenah Mills Fisher; beloved Brother to a
dozen wonderful siblings (survived by Alice, Bobby, Paul, David, and Kenny);
husband to Lenyr Vallejo Fisher; proud Father of Benton (Joan), Wes (Funn), Fred
(Carol), and Martin (Lauren); supportive Stepfather to Marsha and Marco and
Step-grandfather and great-grandfather to their offspring; and joyful
grandfather to Hannah, Jack, Julia, Ellis, Mallory, Ryan, Lily, Katie, and Anna.
He is also survived by his first wife Margaret Corletti.
He was born in a modest three-bedroom house on Young Street in Bemis, TN on
August 25, 1935. From a young age, Ronald displayed a natural sense of happiness
and intelligence and participated actively in academics and athletics at the
local schools, including playing on JB Young High School's first football team
in 1949. Accomplishments include earning All-District in basketball his senior
year (1952-1953), finishing both 2nd and 3rd in the Bemis Brothers Bag Company
essay contest (he wrote 2 essays!), representing Bemis at Volunteer Boys State
in 1952, and running the local swimming pool and projector at the Bemis theater.
After
graduating from JB Young High School in 1953, he attended the University of
Tennessee in Knoxville for one year, preparing to pursue his appointment to the
U.S. Naval Academy (USNA). He graduated near the top of his class with honors
from the Academy in 1958, and enjoyed a distinguished Navy career, with most of
his service in the Submarine force. He served at the outset of the Nuclear Navy;
graduated first in each of his Submarine, Nuclear Propulsion, and Engineering
Duty Officer schools; served as Executive Officer (XO) on four nuclear
submarines; received the Legion of Merit; and retired with the rank of Captain
in 1984. During his career he continued to pursue his academic studies,
graduating from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (where he served as a
research fellow) and obtaining a Master's Degree in Business Management. His
contributions to the security of the nation and the field of naval engineering
were commendable.
After "retiring" (a word that he asserted did not apply to him),
Ronald continued to develop his extensive experience in engineering, management,
logistics, education and training, and the judicial system. He launched the
Defense Fire Protection Association (DFPA), a scientific research and
educational foundation dedicated to improving the safety and survivability of
our military forces and vessels. He served as a volunteer in a variety of
capacities for communities, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (VA),
and youth sports organizations, and he ran for political office at both the
state and Federal levels. He spent the last chapter of his life as an advocate
for the people, committed to fairness, justice, peace, and the rapid
implementation of the U.N. Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs). This also
included a paramount shift in thinking to seek to permanently end all wars,
occupations, threats of force, and violence, and resolve disputes by pacific
means.
He
was "ahead of the times" as an early enthusiast of fax machines in the
1970s and personal computers in the 1980s. His "portable"
video-cassette recorder weighed 30 pounds â€" and was a Betamax. He
possessed multiple 8-track players â€" including in the car. He
regularly quizzed his children, and then grandchildren, on matters of science
and math â€" frequently showing how the answer could be determined with
a slide rule. He also perpetuated traditions common to both the Fisher family
and the Navy: drinking coffee and iced tea in large quantities, and eating what
and when he wanted, for many decades frequenting Edy's rotisserie chicken, the
Lost Dog Café, and Peking Gourmet.
He frequently proclaimed that he enjoyed a "charmed life" and was
grateful for his upbringing in a small town, for the camaraderie of his Navy
experiences, and for his family and friends throughout his life. Consistent with
his unflinching desire to make the world a better place, his wish is for all to
"join the movement" and work relentlessly with other passionate people
and organizations such as Global Citizen (https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/).
Throughout his lifetime, he consistently responded to the challenges and demands
he encountered by remaining composed and "stoic" (a practice he
espoused), qualities that endeared him to all who met him. These qualities also
served him well in the face of more recent health challenges, as his calmness
eased the difficulties associated with strokes, Afib, and COPD.
Despite
facing significant health challenges over the past decade, including multiple
strokes, cancer, extensive blockage of his coronary arteries, significant
infections and sepsis, and COVID, Ronald's resilience and will to live were
astonishing. He was a testament to the strength of the human spirit. After
several days of receiving Hospice care, Ronald passed away peacefully at the age
of 88. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate
to know him. He leaves behind a legacy of unwavering optimism, dedication to
service, and a profound impact on the lives of many. Ronald Fisher will be
remembered not only as a dedicated Naval officer and loving family man, but as a
beacon of hope and positivity in a world he worked tirelessly to make better.
The family is planning a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
all are encouraged to work expeditiously to end poverty, eliminate wars, and
hold government officials accountable. Donations may be made to support the
Unitarian Church's Social Justice programs (https://www.uucava.org/social-justice/)
and Justice High School Rowing (https://justicerowing.org/product/donation/),
which he served as an officer and active volunteer for the many years that his
sons rowed on the team.
Published
by The Washington Post on Nov. 19, 2023.
Ivan Van Abner Nance, Jr. (10th Co) 11/17/23
We were advised by the Alumni Association that Ivan passed away on 30 September 2023. No further info at this time.
James
Edward McNulla III
(1st Co) 11/17/23
(3/5/1933 - 11/7/2023)
James
E. McNulla III, First Company, Class of 1958.
Born
5 March 1933 in Vergennes, Vermont of Kathleen Norton McNulla and James E.
McNulla II. He was the oldest of nine children, two brothers, Patric and John;
six sisters, Mary, Barbara, Kathleen, June, Susan, and Nancy. The three McNulla
brothers spent over 75 years in the military during the period of the Korean,
the Vietnam, and the Cold War.
He
married Sally Bristol in Vergennes on 14 June 1958. They had a military wedding
with eight of his classmates from USNA as the sword bearers. They had four
children, James IV, Jeffery, Deborah, and Suzanne. He has five grandchildren,
Ryan McNulla, Jaguar Khatchi, Amy McNulla, Allison McNulla, and James E. McNulla
V. He was predeceased by his son James (2004), sister Barbara (2011), brother
Patric (2016), brother John (2022), sister Kathleen (2023).
He graduated from Vergennes High School in 1951. He attended one year at the University of Vermont. He enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in 1951, and in 1954 he was nominated to attend the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD from the Naval Reserves and graduated in June 1958. He went to Naval Flight Training in Pensacola, FL after graduation and received his Naval Aviator Wings in December 1959. During his career he attended the Naval Post-Graduate School, the Naval War College, the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and taught at the United States Naval Academy. He received the Legion of Merit for his contributions to the Airborne Anti-Submarine hunting capability of the Navy, Naval Expeditionary Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Service Expeditionary Medal (2), Vietnam Service Medal (4), Rep of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Sea Service Medal. During his career he flew out of Spain, Italy, Frances, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the Azores, Malta, Greece, Libya, Philippines, Cuba, and throughout the Caribbean and Mediterranean. He was attached to three Patrol Squadrons (Commanded VP-56), two ships, USS Yorktown, USS Kearsarge, and NAVMAT, BUPERS, ASWSYS, and OPNAV-98 in the Pentagon. He flew surveillance flights out of Gitmo during the Cuban missile crisis and was on the USS Kearsarge in the Sea of Japan during the USS Pueblo crisis.
He retired from the Navy as a Captain in Sept 1985. He was a ASW consultant for two years in the Washington area and worked at Sparton Electronics (DeLand, FL) for 12 years where he retired as the Vice-President for Government Programs. During his life the family lived in Pensacola, FL; Norfolk, VA; Brunswick, Maine; Monterrey, CA; Annapolis, MD; Long Beach, CA; Portsmouth, RI; Alexandra, VA (2); Jacksonville, FL (2); and DeLand, FL where in 1999 he and Sally retired to play golf at Hilton Head Island, each year for many years. He will be buried in Prospect Cemetery, Vergennes, Vermont where his grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, and his son James E. IV are buried.
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220
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Deland,
FL 32724
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Harold Culp Hunter II (14th Co) 11/16/23
(August 14, 1934 - November 9, 2023)
Captain
Harold “Skip” C. Hunter II, aged 89 of North Tazewell, VA, passed away
November 9, 2023 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Tazewell, VA. Born
in Washington, DC on August 14, 1934, he was the son of the late Harold Culp
Hunter, Sr. and Mildred Leona Hedstron Hunter. In addition to his parents,
Captain Hunter was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara M. Walor Hunter,
the mother of his children; second wife, Lula Mae Hunter; and sister, Rhetta
Jane Lunstrom.
Skip
began his work life in a local movie theater before moving into the career that
defined the rest of his life, serving over 30 years in the United States Navy.
Captain Hunter was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a total
career Navy member. His proud active-duty service included serving in Vietnam.
Upon his retirement, his fondest memories came through the times he spent with
his wife, Lula, while living in Hawaii. Throughout his life, Captain Hunter
proved a kind and genuine person and a dedicated friend to those fortunate
enough to know him. In his spare time, Skip enjoyed sailing, cooking, hiking,
exercising, and the outdoors. He also took great interest in genealogy and
anything electronic, especially his computer. A devout man, Captain Hunter loved
the Lord and going to Dailey’s Chapel Church.
Left
to cherish his memory are two sons, Mark F. Hunter and wife Tanya of Portsmouth,
VA and Eric T. Hunter and wife Patte of Clearfield, PA; two daughters, Mary Jane
Hunter Lindsey and husband Andy of Portsmouth, VA and Lisa M. Conner of
Richmond, VA; three sisters-in-law, Gerri Hankins of Thompson Valley, VA,
Pearline Murray of North Tazewell, VA, and Pauline Eskut of Cleveland, OH;
special niece and nephew, Kitty and Mike Murray of North Tazewell, VA. He is
also survived by 6 grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, and
nephews. Very special friends that were like family, Karla B. and Dr.
Warren K. K. Frey and girls of Honolulu, HI.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA, where funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM with Pastor John Repass officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, VA. Members of the United States Navy Honor Guard and Barnes Beavers VFW Post #7136 will conduct military graveside rites. Eric Hunter, Mike Murray, Glenn Catron, Rick Worley, Rick Steele and Jeff Murray will serve as pallbearers.
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Captain Hunter can be made
to Dailey’s Chapel Church, P.O. Box 173, North Tazewell, VA 24630.
Peery
& St. Clair Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com.
Peery
& St. Clair Funeral Home
232 Ben Bolt Ave
Tazewell, VA 24651
(276) 988-4190
https://www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com/obituary/captain-harold-hunter-ii
Samuel Abram Belcher (1st Co) 10/26/23
Update: (2/14/24) Obituary
Samuel
Abram (Buck) Belcher III
(November 11, 1936 - October 17, 2023)
- With
profound sorrow, we say “farewell for now” to a true American hero,
Samuel Abram Belcher III of Bellevue, Washington. Buck, as he was
affectionately known, was not only a loving husband to Lynne and a cherished
father to Clay and Meg but a man whose life was etched with distinction,
love, and honor. He passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, surrounded by
his family, just three weeks short of his 87th birthday.
Buck
was born on November 11, 1936, in Macon, Georgia, the son of Sam and Tibba
Belcher. His formative years unfolded in Anderson, South Carolina, where he
graduated from Anderson Boys High. His pursuit of higher education led him to
the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, a decision that would
set the course for a remarkable life of service and dedication.
On
October 8, 1961, Buck embarked on a new journey of love and commitment when he
married his sweetheart Lynne at Sandpoint NAS Chapel. They recently celebrated
their 62nd wedding anniversary, which is a tribute to a love that grew stronger
with time.
Buck's
life was marked by a storied 24-year career in the United States Navy, a journey
that took him to the heart of some of the most pivotal moments in American
history. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he fearlessly piloted the
A6 aircraft. In his final two years of service, he rose to the rank of Squadron
Commander for VA-165 Boomers on Whidbey Island, a position of immense
responsibility that reflected his unwavering dedication to duty.
After
his retirement from the Navy, Buck embarked on a second chapter of his career,
spanning 24 years at Boeing. His expertise and experience were vital in the
military sector before transitioning to the commercial airplane division. His
work at Boeing was marked by the same dedication and integrity that defined his
military service.
In
his leisure hours, Buck found solace on the golf course, a passion he shared
with his beloved children, Clay and Meg. Many evenings were spent playing golf
together after dinner, forming precious memories that would last a lifetime. He
cherished the companionship of his faithful dog, Fred, and loved working in his
yard. Above all, he adored spending time with his grandkids and the love of his
life, Lynne.
Buck’s
calm demeanor and sage advice were a source of comfort and guidance for all who
had the privilege of knowing him. His family holds dear the memory of a loving
husband and the best dad anyone could wish for. Buck was a role model to many, a
man of unwavering principles, always ready to lend a helping hand. His humility
was matched only by his devotion to his family.
Buck
is survived by his loving wife, Lynne, and their children, Clay Belcher
(Michelle) and Meg Barlament (Rick), and his sister, Robin Patrick. Four
cherished grandchildren, Alyx, Jaxon, Anderson, and Savannah, will forever carry
forward the love and wisdom he bestowed. His memory is a beacon to a host of
extended family members and friends who were touched by his grace and kindness.
He is deeply missed, his legacy living on in their hearts.
A
shelter service, accompanied by military honors befitting a hero, was held at
2:00 PM on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Tahoma National Cemetery. All were
welcome to join. You are invited to share memories, view photographs, and offer
your condolences on Buck's tribute wall at www.flintofts.com,
a space to celebrate the life of a remarkable man.
Samuel
Abram (Buck) Belcher III's journey was a testament to honor, love, and
dedication. His memory shall forever remain a beacon of light, guiding us with
the lessons of humility, kindness, and unwavering commitment to family and duty.
In his life, we find the embodiment of a true American hero.
In
lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations, in Buck’s honor, to the UW
Medicine Memory & Brain Wellness Center: https://give.uwmedicine.org/where-to-give/
Flintoft's
Funeral Home and Crematory
540 E Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
(425) 392-6444
From Jim Davis (1/26/23)
Buck
died on Tuesday October 17, 2023. After five long years in a nursing home for
Alzheimer’s and much of the last months in hospice, he left us for a better
place. The family plans to have Buck interred at Tahoma National Cemetery
outside Tacoma, Wa. I will forward his obituary and details when available from
the family.
Jim
Dennis Robert Huff (14th Co) (10/25/23)
Dennis
Robert Huff (Denny), Major, USAF (Ret) passed away on July 27, 2023 in Las
Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 26, 1936 to Theodore
George Runyon and Susan Parry Huff. In 1946, Denny moved with his parents and
sister, Susan, to Boise, Idaho where he graduated from Boise High School.
Denny graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis (14 th
Company) class of 1958 and began his career in the United States Air Force where
he was initially stationed at Mountain Home, ID. Denny met his wife Marilyn, at
a picnic in Boise and they both fell head over heels in love, eventually eloping
in Elko, NV in 1960.
He was awarded the Degree of Master of Aerospace Operations Management from USC
in 1968. In 1974 the family moved to Huntington Beach, CA where they lived for
many years. Denny's career at the Space and Missile Systems Organization
eventually led to a thriving second career with TRW from which he retired in
1999. His Air Force and post Air Force careers took Denny and his family to many
exotic and not-so-exotic locations including Tehran, Iran and Caracas and Puerto
La Cruz, Venezuela. They immersed themselves in the experience in each post,
visiting many historical sites and natural wonders, learning some of the local
language, and socializing with neighbors and fellow expats. Following his
retirement, Denny and Marilyn moved to the Los Prados Community in Las Vegas and
immersed themselves in the Community and the Las Vegas area.
Denny made many great friends over the years through his many travels and his
passion for golf. Any given weekend he could be found on the links with his
friends, watching his favorite sports teams compete on TV, listening to his
favorite country music stations, and emailing out some hilarious jokes and puns.
Other weekends would find Denny and Marilyn exploring the trails of the Las
Vegas area in their Jeep Wrangler. Denny also gave back to his Los Prados
Community as president of the Men's Golf Club for many years and to the Naval
Academy as Secretary of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the US Naval Academy
Alumni Association. As his health began to decline, he moved into Legacy House
in Las
Vegas, where he quickly made friends with the other residents and staff - he
always made a point to greet everyone there by name.
Denny was predeceased by his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Marilyn. He is
survived by his sister Susan (John) Smith; children Dan (Charlotte) Huff and
Leslie (Beau) Paisley; grandchildren Caitlin (Cory) Donnally, Zoey Wikstrom,
Erik (Tara) Wikstrom; and great grandchildren Bradlee Upton and Noah Donnally.
Denny's
memorial service will be held at the Los Prados Community Clubhouse in Las Vegas
at 2pm on
November 5, 2023.
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Robert Earl Lane (13th Co) 10/25/23
From Bob's Wife Jann
Please share my sad news with Bob’s classmates. A full
obituary will appear in Shipmate.
Robert Earl Lane “Bob” peacefully passed from this earthly
life on Sept 25, 2023 at his home with his wife Jann Mackenzie Steel Lane, in
Prescott, AZ.
Bob will be interred at the Prescott National Cemetery 500
Highway 89 North , Prescott AZ on Thursday, November 2, at 1:00 pm.
A celebration of Bob’s life will follow the service at The
Prescott Lakes Clubhouse 2:00 - 4:30, 310 Smoketree Lane, Prescott AZ.
Bob Lane is survived by his wife Jann, three sons, Buck, Scott
and Chris, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Flowers are welcomed at the celebration of life or donations
to Tunnel to Towers if inclined. (T2T.org) All are very appreciated.
Please keep us in your prayers.
Warm regards,
Jann
Fred
Potts McIntyre (7th Co)
Fred is preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Apsley. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dawn Elizabeth Ann, his daughter, Cynthia (Richard) Hurd and his sons, Stephen (Caterina) McIntyre and Andrew (Susan) McIntyre, his sister, Nancy (Ron) Albright, and eight grandchildren, Christopher, Caroline, William, Matthew, Daniel, Jackson, Reid and Marlee.
A
memorial service was held at 11:30am on Saturday April 11, 2015 at St. Michael's
Episcopal Church, 71 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401. A private family burial
took place in Philadelphia, PA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in
Fred's memory may be made to the Charleston, SC Chapter of Habitat for Humanity
(www.eastcooperhabitat.org) or
the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston (www.rmhcharleston.org).
Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston
Victor Raymond Gardy (16th Co) 10/19/23
(April 13, 1933 - October
6, 2023)
Victor was born in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1933, the son of the late Victor and
Mary Gardy. He grew up in Philadelphia, attended local schools, and was a
graduate of Northeast Catholic High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and served
as a Machinery Repairman P/O 2c. From there he entered the U. S. Naval Academy
for two years and is an Alumnus of the Class of ‘58. He finished his education
at The Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated Class of 59 and obtained a
bachelor’s degree in engineering science, later obtaining a master’s degree
in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1964.
Victor married
Loretta Posegay, the daughter of John and Catherine Posegay of Allentown,
Pennsylvania. on August 3, 1956. They spent their early years in Baltimore,
Maryland, and then moved to East Hartford, Connecticut where Victor worked as a
Research Engineer at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft until 1968. He then moved with
his wife, and their growing family of five children to Shelburne, Vermont, where
he worked as a Project Engineer for GE in Burlington.
Always active in
his community, Victor served with the Jaycees, and as an officer with the PTO
while in Connecticut. In Vermont he was a coach with Little League, making sure
every participant had their fair chance at bat. In the mid-seventies he served
on the organizing committee, and as General Chairman of the event for the
Burlington International Games, a competition between Burlington, Ontario and
Burlington, Vermont. In the 1970’s, he served on the Board of The Family
Associates of UVM, serving a term as Co-President.
During his years
with GE, Victor was awarded many patents used in airborne defense systems, and
combustion components for gas turbines used in aircraft and large powerplant
systems.
Always an inventor
at heart, he also created and received a patent for a tongue retaining medical
device which assisted people who had severe snoring and sleep apnea problems. He
also secured a grant from the Department of Energy to build a prototype
Augmented Savonius Windmill. This Demonstration project was a success and was on
display at a farm in Charlotte. He also authored an article which attempted to
correct a common erroneous image of tidal dynamics, and it appeared in the U.S.
Naval Institute Proceedings Magazine.
After retirement,
Victor and his wife spent much of their time in Virginia participating in the
daily lives of their children, and grandchildren. He continued with his hobbies
of developing wind energy, working with his son, David of TVWorldwide of
Virginia, and collaborated with Research Botanist and farmer, Erik Andrus of
Ferrisburgh, Vermont.
After the
grandchildren grew into adulthood, Victor and his wife moved back to Vermont,
and picked up their lives, enjoying the beauty and activities they have always
loved about Vermont.
They were regular
participants at the Charlotte Senior Center, enjoying the companionship of many
fellow members, and the many happy visits of introducing their grandchildren to
the beauty of Vermont.
Victor leaves his
wife, Loretta of Shelburne, his children, son David Gardy and his wife Carolyn,
of Herndon, Virginia, daughter Dr. Lynn David, and her husband, Dr. Vivek David
of Vienna, Virginia, daughter Dr. Marianne Passerelli, and her husband Dr. James
Passerelli of Hamden, Connecticut, son Matthew Gardi and his wife, Lisa of Key
West, Florida, also grandchildren: Zachary David, Steven David, Jacob David of
Vienna, Virginia, Maya Masters and husband Captain Nicholas Masters of Temple,
Texas, Sarah Gardy and Celeste Gardy of Herndon, Virginia, Rachel Passerelli and
Nicole Passerelli of Hamden, Connecticut, and great grandson Oliver Masters. He
was predeceased by son Michael in 1980, and infant granddaughter, Julia Ruth
Gardy in 1997. He also leaves two sisters, Anna Di Battista of Philadelphia, and
Florence Gardy of Harpursville, New York. A sister, Rita Curtis, predeceased him
in 2016. He also leaves a large extended family in the Pennsylvania area.
His family would
like to thank University of Vermont Home Health Hospice staff, and especially
his nurse Carrie, for providing them with the physical and emotional support to
allow Victor to be comfortable in his home surrounded by loved ones during his
last weeks.
A small private
graveside service for immediate family will be held at Resurrection Park in
South Burlington. A Celebration of Life service will be scheduled later for
extended family and friends in Virginia.
In lieu of flowers,
donations in his name can be made to any charity that supports Veteran causes
including Tunnels to Towers https://t2t.org/; K9
for veterans https://donate.k9sforwarriors.org;
or Wounded Warrior Project <https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/>
To send online
condolences to the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.
Gordo
Stuart Edward Craig (21st Co) (10/5/23)
(September
9, 1935 - September 28, 2023)
Stuart
Craig, 88, of Garden Michigan died September 28, 2023 at his home with his
loving family by his side. He was born September 9, 1935 to George and Freya (Gerdes)
Craig of Chicago, Illinois.
Stuart
grew up in Chicago with his beloved sister Jody, Mother and Aunt Claire. He
also had a sister Pearl Kearns of Abington, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of
the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland and served in the United
States Air Force. He then managed and owned his own Allstate brokerage business
for over 40 years. Stuart lived the greater part of his life in the Chicagoland
area, then, nineteen years ago he made Garden Michigan his home.
Stuart
enjoyed 62 wonderful years of marriage with Ruth Craig (Rosene). Ruth was the
love of his life. He was a loving Father to his four daughters, Jean Craig-Teerlink
(John), Freya Craig Smith (Eric), Lynn Craig, and Laura Craig (David). He was a
cherished grandfather to his seven grandchildren, Nick, Amber, Elizabeth, Colin,
Richard, Grant, and Jacob, and his great grandchildren. He was a dear uncle to
his nephews and nieces.
Stuart
nurtured important friendships. He loved to read, was passionate about nature,
with a special love for Lake Michigan. He was a historian, mentored children,
shared his wisdom, and loved a good debate. He was a man of intelligence, humor,
integrity, and honor and will be greatly missed.
A
private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Fausett
Family Funeral Homes
211 Arbutus Avenue
Manistique, Michigan 49854
906-341-2442
https://www.fausettfh.com/obituary/stuart-james
Jack Lawrence Giddens, Jr. (10th Co) 10/4/23
(May 30, 1936-September 27,
2023)
Update 10/11/23: Funeral Arrangements:
In-person: First Christian Church, 120 W. Grundy St (corner of
Grundy and S. Jackson Sts), Tullahoma, Tennessee.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 @ 11 a.m.
Obituary 10/4/23
Jack Lawrence Giddens Jr.,
husband of Mavis (Vaughn) Giddens, died at home in Estill Springs, Tennessee, on
September 27, 2023. Jack was born May 30, 1936, in Troy, Alabama, to Jack
Lawrence Giddens and Mary Margaret (Smith) Giddens.
Jack attended the Marion
Military Institute and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958.
Following a career aboard ship that took him around the world, Jack was chosen
for the first Defense Intelligence School and served as Assistant Naval Attaché
in Lisbon, Portugal, followed by Naval Intelligence assignments in Istanbul,
Turkey, Washington, D.C., and London, UK. These tours engendered a lifelong love
of learning, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures.
Jack
left government service in 1977 and earned his JD from Nashville School of Law.
After several years in private practice in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Jack found
his calling with Legal Services Corporation (now Legal Aid) in their Tullahoma,
Tennessee, office. There, he married his love of people with his sense of
fairness and humanity, helping community members who might otherwise go without
legal representation. He remained in active practice there until his full
retirement in 2001.
Post retirement, Jack served
in a number of community volunteer roles: as a Meals on Wheels driver; a driver
safety instructor with AARP; in various church activities including service as a
deacon, an elder and visiting assisted living facilities with the SonRise
Singers; and sharing his love of books (and storytelling) at the nonprofit
Bookshelf in Tullahoma every Friday morning. He and Mavis traveled throughout
retirement, both domestically and abroad. His love of Alabama and Navy football
was only surpassed by his love of family and friends.
Jack
is preceded in death by his parents, sister Josephine Landrum, nephew and
nieces, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to Mavis, his
wife of 49 years, he is survived by sons, Richard Giddens (Nelia) and Marcus
Giddens; daughters Patricia Giddens Wright (Louis), Anne Giddens Clement and
Margaret Giddens; grandchildren River Elliot (Lauren), Summer Elliot, Richard
Giddens Jr. (Rosie), Ronald Giddens, Laylah Giddens; and three great
grandchildren.
The family would like to
express its thanks to the team at Compassus Hospice for the loving care that
Jack and they received. A memorial service will be held at First Christian
Church in Tullahoma on Saturday, October 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made in Jack’s memory to First Christian Church or the
Southern Poverty Law Center.
10/14/1935-9/6/2023
Lt.
Col. Philip A. Meurer, USAF (Ret.) passed away peacefully in his sleep in the
early morning of September 6, while in home hospice at his residence in
Gainesville, Florida. He waited on the birth of his second great-grandson,
as well as watching just one more football game by his alma mater, the US Naval
Academy just days before.
Phil
was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 14 October 1935. He grew up in
Baltimore, Maryland and graduated from Baltimore Polytechnic High School in
1953. He studied Mine Engineering for one year before being accepted into
the US Naval Academy for the class of 1958. While a midshipman, he met
Helen Weisner, a nursing student at John Hopkins University who he eventually
married. Together they had two children, David and Debbie.
He
was commissioned into the US Air Force upon his graduation. His early
career specialized in air traffic control where he served in Perin AFB, Kessler
AFB, Charleston AFB, and at Keflavik, Iceland. Phil later became a
communications electronics officer, with his first assignment with the 5th
Tactical Control Group, stationed at Clark AFB in the Philippines, with frequent
TDYs to Viet Nam, and an extended TDY to South Korea to establish communications
after the taking of the USS Pueblo. He earned his master’s degree in
Systems Analysis at the University of Rochester in 1970 before being assigned as
Chief of Systems Analysis at the Headquarters of the USAF Communications Command
at Richards Gebauer AFB in Kansas City, Mo. During that tour, he served as the
official USAF representative for the funeral of President Harry Truman.
His
next assignment was as Director of Operations of the 1961 Communications Group,
returning to Clark AFB in the Philippines. Highlights of this tour
included Operation Homecoming, Operation Baby Lift, and the evacuation of
Saigon. Returning stateside, Phil became the Deputy Commander of the 1923
Communications Group at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He retired after
the completion of this assignment.
Post
retirement, Phil took up teaching mathematics, first with the Texas Military
Institute where he became Chairman of the Math Department. He also taught
High School math at Bethune High School in Lancaster, South Carolina, as wellas
at Incarnate Word Hight School and Summerset High School back in San Antonio. He
also taught at Palo Alto College Collage in San Antonio for 8 years, during
which he received an award for being the adjunct instructor of the year.
Taking
advantage of summer breaks from teaching, Phil and Helen enjoyed traveling in
their RV to many of the US National Parks in the western US. In particular
Phil enjoyed following the trail of explores Lewis and Clark. In 2010, Phil and
Helen moved in with their son David in Gainesville Florida, where Phil took
loving care of his wife. She passed in 2014, and Phil stayed in
Gainesville, where he was actively involved with his local church, and a loud
spoken proponent of their high school sports program. He was well known at
his favorite breakfast place where he was a regular visitor, welcoming both
regulars and first time customers. After some medical issues, he entered
home hospice in late July of 2023, and passed in his sleep on September 6th.
He will be missed by family and friends.
Alison Mae Williams (Wife of George Williams (2nd Co)) 9/11/23
Feb 4, 1937 – Mar
4, 2023
Alison Mae
Williams, age 86, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Alison was born in Woodsville, NH.
Alice A. Garvey (Wife of Bill Garvey (10th Co)) (9/6/23)
Alice
A. Garvey, beloved wife of William (Bill) A. Garvey passed away at home
surrounded by loved ones on August 29. Alice was born on July 31, 1940 in New
London, CT to Cpt. Carl Christian and Ingeborg Augusta Andersen, first
generation Danish immigrants. She lived a life full of laughter, travel, fun
with her family and friends and a multitude of cats with names that started with
the letter “P.”
Alice
grew up in Noank, CT and was a proud graduate of the University of Connecticut
and a huge UCONN women’s basketball fan. While in college, she worked at
Electric Boat where her dad was the head rigger. She met her future husband,
Bill, a USNA graduate while he was attending nuclear power school in Groton.
They met watching the 1960 football “all star” game, which was the champion
NY Giants taking on a team of college players. A beer was asked for and
procured—true love over beer and football. They married in September, 1962 at
the submarine base chapel in Groton with a rip roaring reception that followed
at her parents’ home in Noank. Bill’s naval career took them from
Connecticut to Hawaii and finally to Virginia Beach.
When
Bill retired, they settled in Medford Lakes, New Jersey. Alice immediately
became a valued member of the community, using her UCONN English degree as a
substitute teacher and library aide. She was especially good at working with
special needs children. She also volunteered to share her love of reading to
illiterate adults.
Medford
Lakes also was a boon for the Garvey’s social life—they joined a float
group, the Irregulars, and enjoyed the camaraderie of this merry band of
friends. Canoe Carnival became another holiday in the Garvey household. Alice
also became a member of Faith Presbyterian church, where she was a deacon for a
number of years. She appreciated her fellow church member’s kindness
throughout the years. She also was a member of the Medford Lakes Garden Club and
a Girl and Boy Scout leader. During the naval years, Alice provided recipes for
the Naval Spouses charity cookbooks. These paper and hole punched cookbooks are
time capsules and treasures.
Despite
experiencing an unfair amount of health issues, Alice lived life with grace and
humor. She could put together a summer gourmet BBQ with ease and nothing seemed
to delight her more than being with friends and family. She is survived by her
children Peter, Kathleen (Neil) and Heather (Tom) and her grandchildren Aoife,
Gwynn, Conor and Sarah.
In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributing to the Medford Lakes Camp
Scholarship fund or Faith Presbyterian Church. A service to honor Alice’s life
is being planned.
Norma Rosiland Slyder
(Wife of Dick Slyder 22nd Co) 9/6/23
Norma
age (82), of Fredericksburg, Va, passed away on September 3,2023.
She
retired from that position in 2003 to grow old gracefully with her husband and
her wonderful life’s memories. Norma
loved playing and teaching Mah Jongg and Dance, as well as knitting with her
friends whom she adored.
Norma
is survived by Richard Slyder, her loving husband of 21 years, sister Debbie
Haas, son Richard Kimball, daughter Ellyn Heyman, and son Duane Slyder.
Also survived by 6
Grandchildren: Eliza, Claire, Sarah, Luke, Rachel, Annali, and niece Amanda
Smith.
Norma’s
loving heart will be missed by all who knew her.
George Burgess Greer, Jr. (17th Co) (8/17/23)
(March 18,
1935 - August 12, 2023)
Lieutenant
Commander George B. Greer, Jr. USN Ret. passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023
in his home in St. Augustine, Florida. He is survived by his wife of 62 years,
Elizabeth, their two daughters Cynthia (Cindy) Greer Cowne and Elizabeth (Lisa)
Greer Forrest, five grandchildren – Jake Randoph Cowne, Luke Greer Cowne,
James Cameron Forrest, Kate Elizabeth Cowne, and Justin Greer Forrest, and one
great-grandson – Jaiden Greer Cowne. George was born on 18 March 1935 in San
Pedro, California, the son of George B. Greer and Frances Stevenson Greer. He
graduated from Dwight Episcopal High School in Manhattan, NY, and was appointed
to the Naval Academy by Congressman Pelly from Seattle, WA. He was married to
Elizabeth Africano on January 28th, 1961.
Upon graduation
from the Naval Academy, Class of 1958, George was commissioned as an Ensign and
served two years in the engineering department of USS Lyman K. Swenson (DD729).
This was followed by assignments on the Amphibious ship USS Merrick (AKA 97) as
Communications Officer, First Lieutenant on the USS Mountrail (APA 213),
Operations Officer at US Southern Command in Panama Canal Zone, and Chief
Engineer on the USS Canberra (CLG-8). This was followed by duty on several Joint
and Navy Staffs involved in the Vietnam Conflict. He was awarded the Vietnamese
Honor Medal and received thirteen awards of the Vietnamese Service Medal.
Upon retirement
from the Navy in 1978, he joined COMSAT General Corporation where he was
involved in the sales and deployment of the first maritime satellite
communications systems. This was followed by employment at the American
Satellite Corp., building and inter-connecting satellite earth stations for
military commands.
Final retirement
found George mentoring troubled youth in the elementary schools; as a member of
the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, building ramps for handicapped people; working
one evening a week at a homeless shelter, and volunteering at the local
hospital. In their spare time, he and his beloved wife Betsy traveled
extensively, visiting most of the European countries, southern Africa, almost
all of South America, and the Caribbean, along with numerous road trips up US 95
to spend treasured time with their grandchildren and daughters in Virginia and
Maryland.
In addition to a
lifetime of service to God, his country, and family, George’s greatest gift
was his ability to make people smile and laugh. One couldn’t help but feel his
immense joy of life when near him. George never knew a stranger – only a
friend he had not met. When greeted with, “It’s good to see you, George”,
his heartfelt reply was always, “It’s good to be seen”.
A memorial service
will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Parish
Episcopal Church at 215 St. George Street, Saint Augustine, FL 32084. Interment
will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, TBA.
Jack David Osborn (2nd Co) 8/16/23
Obituary
Jack
was always on the go and during his 46-year marriage to his wife Marilyn,
traveled to over
44 countries.
Jack loved Cincinnati, especially the Cincinnati Playhouse in the
Park and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He
served on the Playhouse Board for 22 years, including two years as board
president and chairperson for numerous other committees.
One of his biggest thrills was accepting a Tony Award for Best Regional
Theater
on behalf of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in 2004.
Jack was an avid golfer, shooting his age in his early 80s and getting
his first hole-in-one when he was 83.
He
was adored by his family and friends. Jack always looked forward to meeting with
his golf, lunch and book groups, as well as Chaîne wine society dinners and
reunions with the Navy Academy alumni.
His kindness, sense of humor and remarkable storytelling skills
will be greatly missed by all.
Jack
was the beloved husband of the late Marilyn Osborn.
Loving father of David (Sara) Osborn, Peter (Monika) Osborn, Brad
(Selena) McKean, and the late Steven McKean.
Devoted grandfather of Lucy (Dan) Verhave, Ellie (Jeff) Ouellette, Eric
(Erica) Osborn, Stefanie Osborn, and Megan (Marcus) Blanton. Great Grandfather
to Tommy Verhave.
Cherished son of the late Arlie and Catherine Osborn and adored brother
of Carolyn (Dick) Bowers.
Services
will be held at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (962 Mt. Adams Circle,
Cincinnati) on Saturday, August 26th at 11am, directly followed by a
lunch reception at the Cincinnati Country Club (2348 Grandin Rd, Cincinnati).
In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack’s honor may be made to the
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park or the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Online condolences may be made at www.springgrove.org.
Marilyn Jean Osborn (Wife of Jack Osborne (2nd Co)) (8/16/23)
(January
26, 1942 - March 12, 2023)
Marilyn
Jean Osborn, 81 of Cincinnati passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on
March 12, 2023.
Marilyn
had a brilliant mind and was well educated. She earned her Bachelor's of Arts in
French from Penn State and then went on to receive her Master's in French from
the University of Michigan. She once again furthered education, by receiving her
Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati.
After
law school, she went to work at 5/3 bank and became Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer. She was a trailblazer for women of her time and will be
remembered for her leadership and investment acumen. She left 5/3 and formed her
own company, Osborn and Kelley which eventually was bought out by Bartlett where
she retired at the age of 70.
Marilyn
was heavily involved within the community, serving on the Board of Directors on
the Cincinnati Symphony, Cincinnati Ballet, Beechwood Home and was the past
President of the Institute of Financial Analyst.
Marilyn
had a true spirit of adventure. In their 46 years of marriage, Jack and Marilyn
were blessed to travel to 44 countries.
Beloved
wife of Jack Osborn. Loving mother of David (Sara) Osborn, Peter (Monika)
Osborn, Bradley (Selena) McKean and the late Stephen McKean. Cherished
grandmother of Lucy (Dan) Verhave, Ellie (Jeff) Ouellette, Eric (Erica) Osborn,
Stefanie Osborn and Megan (Marcus) Blanton and one great grandchild, Tommy. Dear
sister of Philip McManus and the late Kerry McManus and Bonnie Ruggles.
A
celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 3 to 5:30 PM at
Cincinnati Country Club.
Memorial
contributions in her honor may be made to Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra or
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park.
Online
condolences may be made at www.springgrove.org.
Spring
Grove Funeral Home (Hyde Park)
2620 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-853-1035
Jerold Joseph Larson (18th Co) 8/12/23
Captain
J.J. Larson, USN (Ret.) passed away on 8 August 2023 in Virginia Beach, VA. A
memorial mass will be conducted at Arlington National Cemetery with inurnment to
follow.
Jerry
was born in Milwaukee, WI on 24 June 1935. He joined Naval Reserve Unit 9-11 at
Marshfield, WI in 1953 and graduated from Marshfield Senior High School in 1954.
On 28 June 1954 he reported to the United States Naval Academy in response to a
Naval Reserve appointment.
He
served in various destroyers and amphibious ships, most notably: XO/Navigator,
CHARLES BERRY (DE-1035); XO, MACDONOUGH (DLG-8); CO, GRANT COUNTY (LST-1174);
and CO, PLYMOUTH ROCK (LSD-29). Shore duty included tours with BUPERS; Naval
Forces/Naval Advisory Group, Vietnam; U.S. Naval Forces, Europe; Service Schools
Command, Great Lakes; and Headquarters, U.S. Military Entrance Processing
Command.
In
addition to a BS degree from the Naval Academy and graduate studies at George
Washington University, he earned an MS from the Naval Postgraduate School. His
medals, citations and awards included the Bronze Star and the Legion of Merit.
Following
retirement from the Navy in 1983, he was employed as an engineer and program
manager by east coast defense contractors until 1994. Since then, he has enjoyed
hobbies and traveling in this country and abroad.
Jerry
is survived by his wife, Marilyn; their children (and spouses), Jerry (Tracy),
John (Michele), and Ann (Scott); and 13 grandchildren.
Miles Edward Mixson (4th Co) 8/12/23
Miles
Edward Mixson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle passed to
Glory on August 4, 2023 at his home in Topsham, Maine with his family by his
side.
He
was born June 2, 1935 in Williston, Florida, to A.J. and Mary S. Mixson and grew
up on the family farm. He graduated from Williston High School, The Bullis
School in Silver Spring, MD, and the United States Naval Academy. He also
achieved an MS in Operation Analysis while attending the Naval Post Graduate
School in Monterrey, California and an MBA from the University of Florida.
Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, he was commissioned into the U.S. Marine
Corps.
Just
fourteen days after graduation, he married Meta (Mimi) Devine in Cherryville,
NC. Together they raised two daughters, Kathi and Laura. They were a
true military family and moved eighteen times in his twenty-six years, serving
in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, California, Texas, Florida and
Japan.
One
of his proudest moments was when he fulfilled a life ambition to receive his
aviator’s wings of gold. He loved the Corps and flying the A4 Skyhawk.
Among his numerous awards were two Distinguished Flying Crosses for combat
missions in Viet Nam. After returning to the States, he was a flight
instructor in Pensacola, Florida before returning to Viet Nam for a second
combat tour. His priorities were God, Country, the Corps and Family during those
service years.
Miles
is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Mimi; daughter Kathi Pawlowski
(Jack); grandsons Brooks Edward Schandelmeier (Chelsea) and Lucas Miles
Schandelmeier (Christina); brother Joseph J. Mixson (Mary); and sister-in-law
Jan Mixson. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews whom he loved deeply.
He
was predeceased by daughter Laura Frances Mixson; brothers Charles, Herman and
James Mixson; and sisters Frances Morton, Marjorie Whitehurst and Doris Barker.
Services
will be held Monday, August 14, 2023, 10:00 AM in Williston Florida at the First
Baptist Church.
Ida Faye Barrett (Wife of Steve Barrett (2nd Co)) 8/9/23
(January 27, 1938 - January 31, 2023)
After two boys, a
miracle occurred; Ida Faye blessed the lives of Colon and Faye McMath on January
27, 1938, at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington DC. Brothers, Colon and Jerry,
welcomed a sister. The family enjoyed the Army life (which included a move to
Japan) until dad, Colon, retired. Faye graduated from Princess Anne High School
in Virginia Beach, VA, and Old Dominion University (then called William &
Mary). She played many sports and exceled in basketball, playing semi-pro
basketball in the VA area. After graduating, she enjoyed teaching business math
at Princess Anne High School and cruising Virginia Beach in her 1957 convertible
Ford Thunderbird.
She met the love
of her life in 1961, Navy Lieutenant Steve Barrett. She accepted his third
wedding proposal (his new car may have helped), and they married on September
28, 1963. Throughout her life, she was
heavily involved in her local church, specifically in the Women’s Missionary
Union, choir, sports, youth, education (teaching computer science at Lone Star
College), and handbells. Faye’s accounting skills extended to bookkeeping for
Romance Writers of America for many years. With Steve, Faye helped start the
Spanish mission at Champion Forest Baptist Church in the 1980s. She also
collected the church’s Wednesday night meal money from 1978-2020. Always with
a smile, Faye encouraged folks to have the exact change.
God blessed this
union with three children (Mike, Rick, and Brooke), three children-in-laws (Mindy,
Anndra, and Craig Kanada), nine grandchildren – 3 from each child –
(Elizabeth, Sarah, and Phillip; Zachary, Mattie, and Lydia; David, Oscar, and
Caleb). In 2018, granddaughter Elizabeth married Matt Ykema and gave Faye and
Steve two great granddaughters (Abby and Maggie). Faye’s last social event was
the wonderful wedding of grandson David and Carrington on January 7, 2023.
Shortly after her
85th birthday, Faye saw Jesus face-to-face on January 31, 2023. She is survived
by her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and brother Jerry.
She is preceded in death by her parents and oldest brother Colon. The family
deeply appreciates the prayers, words of encouragement, and other expressions of
love during this time. The family of God is truly amazing.
Faye no longer
suffers the pains of this earthly body and is enjoying perfect fellowship with
Jesus Christ and those who love Him the way that she did. Faye was an avid
prayer warrior for her children, grands, and great grands. Her greatest wish is
that all would accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior for this is the only
way to live a life that pleases God. He is risen!
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Richard Lane Brinegar (8th Co) 7/25/23
COL. RICHARD L.
BRINEGAR, USMC, (RET) (Jan 21, 1935 - Jul 19, 2023)
Richard 'Dick' Lane
Brinegar, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2023 surrounded by his
devoted wife and children. He is survived by his wife 0f 65 years, Patricia,
sons, Richard in Richmond, VA; Gregg in Simsbury, CT: Thomas in Campobello, SC;
their wives Jenny, Daniela, Cathy, and daughter, Jeannine Mills in Keene, NH;
grandchildren Patrick and Garrett Brinegar, Sebastian Brinegar, Christina,
William, and Analina Brinegar, and Natalie and Claire Mills.
Dick was born in
1935 in Cooleemee, NC, to the late Dorothy (Lane) and Earl Brinegar. He was
educated in public schools in West VA, PA, and MD. He attended Penn State
University in 1953 and accepted an appointment to the United States Naval
Academy at the end of his freshman year. Following his June 4, 1958 graduation,
he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps,and
married his high school sweetheart on June 14, 1958. Over the following years,
three sons and a daughter were born, the greatest gifts from God, enhancing and
enriching their parents' lives. Dick later earned a Master of Public
Administration degree from the University of Kansas. An Eagle Scout in his
youth, he was actively involved with his three sons in BSA throughout their
years in scouting.
Upon completion of
The Basic School, Quantico, VA, in 1959, Dick was assigned to the 1st Marine
Division, Camp Pendleton, CA, as a Platoon Commander, and then went on to serve
his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis, two tours in the Viet Nam War, the
Cold War as well as successive tours in Okinawa, Japan; and as Chief, Marine
Corps Section, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group, Republic of Korea. He
served U.S. assignment tours in CA, NC, ME, KS, VA, and Washington, DC. Dick
ended his career in 1986 as Marine Corps Advisor to the President, Naval War
College Newport, RI, retiring after having served 30 years on active duty in the
Corps.
After a brief
period as Public Works Director in Sanford, ME, Dick accepted the position of
Director, Facilities and Operations, at Rhode Island College in 1987, retiring
in 1997 to savor life. His greatest joys were fishing and hunting with his sons
in Alaska, Maine, and the Carolinas, and celebrations and gatherings with his
children and grandchildren. Dick enjoyed retirement to the fullest with Pat,
their four children, their spouses, and eight grandchildren. He was an avid
skier at his beloved Sugarloaf USA in Maine and enjoyed skiing with his family,
always determined to be first in the lift line. Before and after their
retirements, Dick and Pat traveled extensively, mostly in Asia and the Middle
East, their favorite destinations being Hong Kong, Vietnam and Israel.
Funeral Services
were held on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian
Burial at St. Barnabas Catholic Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I.
Internment will be private at the Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to Tunnels2Towers https://t2t.org/
and Hope Health Hospice https://www.hopehealthco.org/.
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RI 02871
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Adrienne
McCullough (Wife of Marty McCullough -
(12th Co)) 6/30/23
(Feb. 28, 1936 - May 18, 2023)
Jun
14, 2023
Coronado Eagle & Journal
Adrienne
McCullough (nee Scott) died on May 18, 2023 at home in Coronado, following a
lengthy illness. Her husband of 63 years, Capt. Martin L. (Marty) McCullough,
USN (ret.) was by her side. She is mourned by three daughters and their
husbands, Victoria (Vicky) and Michael (Mike) Carroll, Jennifer and Quentin
(Jeff) Lyle, and Melissa and David Wittmeier. And by six grandchildren; Jillian
(Jilly) Lyle, Kathryn (Katie) Lyle, Nicholas Wittmeier, Alexandra Wittmeier,
Sophia Wittmeier, and Emma Adrienne Carroll.
Adrienne
was born in Chandannagar, India on February 28, 1936, the eldest child of
British citizens Noel David Scott and Phyllis Scott (nee Wrixon). Her early
years were spent in Calcutta. At the start of World War II, Adrienne’s father
joined the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC).
Adrienne
and her family followed her father to war-time posts in India, including Deolali,
Jhansi, and Rawalpindi (now Pakistan). Adrienne’s father was killed in action
while working on the Burma Road, one of the most remarkable engineering
achievements of all time and a gateway for supplies to aid China’s resistance
to Japanese invasion.
With
her father’s death, the family returned to Calcutta, and Adrienne attended
boarding school in Darjeeling in the Himalayan foothills. When Adrienne’s
mother married an American executive working in India, Timothy Kirk, the family
flew over “The Hump” (the name given by Allied pilots in WWII to the eastern
end of the Himalayan Mountains) to resettle in Shanghai, China. There, Adrienne
attended the Shanghai American School.
Adrienne
and her family escaped Shanghai when the city fell to the Chinese Communist
Party (CCP) in 1949. The family returned to India, where Adrienne attended the
renowned Woodstock School in Mussoorie. Adrienne moved to England, attending
Gateway Girls’ School, before her stepfather moved the family to the United
States, settling in Arlington, VA. She attended Washington and Lee High School,
where her future husband Marty was a year ahead of her.
Following
high school graduation in 1954, Adrienne attended Washington School for
Secretaries and George Washington University. After working in a D.C. law firm,
she joined American Airlines as a flight attendant. In 1960, two years after
Marty’s graduation from the United States Naval Academy (USNA), Adrienne and
Marty were married and they embarked on the life of a career Navy family that
took them across the U.S. and around the globe, including postings in Norfolk,
VA, Princeton, NJ, Monterrey, CA, Patuxent River, MD, Arlington, VA, Manila,
Philippines, Ankara, Turkey, and their beloved Coronado. Adrienne first arrived
in Coronado in 1966 as a young Navy spouse with three small daughters.
For
nearly three decades, she moved her family from coast to coast and
overseas—including Manila and Ankara, where Marty served as U.S. Naval Attaché—returning
for tours in Coronado. In 1991, Adrienne and Marty retired to Coronado, making
it their permanent home.
Adrienne
was ever-present in Coronado’s arts and philanthropic circles. A gifted
watercolorist, she was an Honorary Lifetime Association Member of the Coronado
Art Association (CAA), where she was a member for more than 30 years and served
on the board as treasurer. Adrienne’s floral watercolors have been on display
throughout the Crown City, including at CAA’s 75th anniversary show, on the
pages of Crown City Magazine, and on banners along Orange Avenue, when the
Coronado Cultural Arts Commission selected her work to be featured in its 2018
Celebrate Coronado Artists Banner Series.
On
the first and third Sundays of each month, you could find Adrienne at Art in the
Park in Spreckels Park, surrounded by her brilliant watercolors, chatting with
Coronado friends, and welcoming visitors to the island. An early and active
supporter of the Coronado Historical Association, Adrienne served on its board,
on the committee that planned the successful Historic Church Walking Tour in
2017, and as a regular hostess at the association’s Historic Home Tours.
Adrienne
was among the founding members of Coronado’s Armchair Travel program, serving
on the all-volunteer committee that planned presentations until 2018 when the
program grew to become so successful that it was adopted by the Coronado
Recreation Department. Adrienne was a member since 1966 of Christ Church
Coronado, where she served on the altar guild.
Her
volunteer activities in Coronado also included working at Navy Relief at North
Island Naval Air Station, serving as a Girl Scout troop leader when her
daughters were growing up in Coronado, volunteering at the annual Coronado
Flower Show, and serving with the PTA at (then) Crown Elementary School. She
held a number of professional positions as she raised her family, including
working as a Realtor® in Coronado and working in a Coronado travel agency.
Adrienne
is survived by her husband, children and grandchildren, her brothers Nick Scott
of Atlanta, GA and Jonathan Kirk of Wilmington, DE, and her sister Gabrielle
(Gay) Heath of Hopewell, VA. She is sadly missed by beloved sisters-in-law Donna
McCullough and Maggi Kirk, and by more than a dozen nieces and nephews, as well
as their children. Adrienne was preceded in death by her parents,
brothers-in-law Michael S. McCullough and Wayne Heath, and sister-in-law Linda
Scott.
The
family has indicated that memorial contributions may be made to a cancer
research organization of your choice.
Adrienne
will be remembered at a memorial service at Christ Church Coronado at a later
date.
Ricky
Reynolds Davidson (4th Co) (6/20/23)
Update 6/26/23:
The Colorado memorial service for Col Ricky R.Davidson USAF
(ret) will be held at 1600 EST on Monday, 26 June 2023. It will be live screened
via "www.crownhillfuneral.com".
Colonel
Davidson, USAF Retired, passed away unexpectedly in Colorado Springs, Colorado,
on June 17, 2023. He was 87 years old. Ricky was born on August 12, 1935,
in Alameda, California, to Floyd and Ruth Davidson. He graduated from
Menlo-Atherton High School and spent a year at San Jose State College, before
reporting to the U. S. Naval Academy with a Senatorial appointment from
California.
As
a member of the 4th Company, he was a varsity gymnast and loved sailing. His
crew, representing the Naval Academy, placed 4th in Class in the 1956 Newport to
Bermuda Race in USNA’s 44-foot yawl while sailing through a hurricane. He
graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1958 and was commissioned as
a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.
After
Flight Training, he was assigned to the first of three Troop Carrier Squadrons
in Europe and the United States, flying C-119s and C-130s. He was Honorably
Discharged in 1965. Later he joined the US Air Force Reserves for 20 years
flying C-124s & C-141s. After promotion to Colonel, he served at the
Pentagon and the Federal Emergency Management Administration retiring in 1985.
Ricky
spent 30 plus years flying for United Airlines (father Floyd and brother Barry
did also) concluding with the B-747. He was active with the Airline Pilots
Association serving on the United Master Executive Council and Chairing one of
the National Safety Committees. He earned an Aviation Safety Certificate from
the University of Southern California and became an Aviation Accident
Investigator. He was awarded the ALPA Presidential Citation for Outstanding
Service to fellow pilots and the Public. Retirement from United Airlines came in
1995.
He
married his second wife, Linda Elaine Davis, in 1997, in the Air Force Academy
Chapel with his two sons and two daughters and his brother in the wedding party.
While
living in Colorado Springs, Ricky & Linda usually spent at least three
months/year, traveling and exploring, both domestically and internationally.
Their Cirrus airplane was a particular joy taking them throughout the United
States, Canada, Caribbean and Central America.
In
retirement, Ricky was active with several flying and military organizations
including the United Flying Octogenarians.
Ricky
is survived by Linda, his wife of 26 years, brother Barry, sons Scott and
Daniel, and daughters Laura and Tamara, and 8 grandchildren. Memorial Services
will be held at his inurnment at the Naval Academy Columbarium at a date to be
determined.
Peter Stevan Roder (24th Co) (6/14/23
Captain
Peter Stevan Roder, USN (August 5, 1936 - June 4, 2023)
Peter
Stevan Roder, age 86, was born in Madison, Wisconsin on August 5th, 1936 to the
late Eugene and Cleophas Roder and was called away by Our Lord on June 4th,
2023. Pete is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Patricia Lyons Roder;
children Patricia Anne Roder, Peter Stevan (Debra) Roder Jr, Susan Lyons Roder,
William Joseph Roder, Barbara Joan (Chris) Byron; grandchildren Belinda Turran,
Brittany Lane, Andy Roder, Christopher Byron, Mary Byron, John Byron II;
great-grandchildren Kennedy Grace, Easton Robert, Mason James, Isla Lyons;
sister Mary Ann (Wally) Andersen.
Pete
was a graduate of Muskegon Heights High School’s class of 1954 and was
accepted into The United States Naval Academy where he received his commission
in 1958. He completed the United States Naval Postgraduate School curriculum and
attended the United States Naval War College, earning his master’s in
communication engineering. Pete served honorably for 34 years, retiring with the
rank of captain, while being stationed across the globe (Vietnam, Japan,
Australia) and the United States (Monterey CA, Newport RI, Washington DC, San
Diego CA). Captain Roder received several decorations during his service,
including The Meritorious Service Medal, The Navy Commendation Medal, The Navy
Achievement Award, The Combat Action Ribbon and The Meritorious Unit
Commendation.
Captain
and Mrs. Roder retired to the White Lake area and are long time members of St
James Catholic Church, 5419 Dowling St, in Montague, Michigan. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be held at St James on June 19th, 2023 at 10am with Father
Peter Omogo officiating. With full military honors, interment of Captain
Roder’s ashes will take place at Mt Calvary Cemetery the same day. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions should be directed to the Navy-Marine Corps
Relief Society according to the Roder family wishes. Pete and Pat have supported
this organization for many decades.
Shoreline
Memorial Services – Whitehall
816
S. Mears Ave.
Whitehall,
MI 49461
(231)
893-5300
James Benson Van Hoose (10th Co) 5/29/23
James
“Jim” Benson Van Hoose was born November 27, 1934 in Joplin, Missouri the
son of Alton LeRoy and Ala Louise (Clark) Van Hoose. He went to home to be
with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 25,2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of
88.
Jim
was raised in Webb City, Missouri where he graduated from Webb City High School
in 1952, then he received an appointment to attend the United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis, MD. He was proud to have graduated in the class of
1958. One of the highlights of Jim’s life was attending his Naval
Academy reunions.
Jim
married Marilyn Mae Mullins on July 18, 1958 after dating only three weeks.
Jim served as a lieutenant in the Navy, where he flew an A4D Skyhawk Attack
Bomber off of aircraft carriers. In 1963, with three young boys and a wife at
home, Jim decided to raise a family utilizing his engineering degree. He
loaded up the family and moved to OKC to start a successful career with Trane
Hvac. In 1980 Jim founded Van Hoose Construction where he served as the
President until retiring in 2007. Jim and his family were longtime members
of Central Presbyterian Church and later were members of Westminster
Presbyterian Church. In retirement, Jim and Marilyn enjoyed spending winters at
their home in Fort Myers, Florida.
Jim
was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Martha Jean Van Hoose, Jane
Benson and her husband, Bruce; and his great grandson, Mason Coon.
Jim
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn; his sons, Scott Van Hoose and his
wife Susan, Greg Van Hoose and Jeff Van Hoose and his wife, Courtney; his
daughter, Marylynn Hisey and her husband Brent; his grandchildren, Nichelle
Churchwell (Clayton), Matt Van Hoose (Tram), Sydney Coon (Jana), Griffin Van
Hoose, Grant Van Hoose (Carrie), Jane Van Hoose, Bailey Norris, Reagan Hisey,
Erin Hisey (Matt Kearney), Hayden Hisey; and his great grandchildren, Anthony
Churchwell, Tristan Coon, Jett Coon, Alden Kearney and Jade Van Hoose.
Memorial
service will be Saturday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM in the Vondel Smith Mortuary
North Chapel, 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd. Following the service the family
will receive friends at the Greens Country Club. A private family inurnment will
be in Rose Hill Burial Park.
Memorials
may be made to Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma, 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73107 or The Meadows, 1000 South Kelly, Edmond, OK 73003-6081.
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Tributes to Jim:
William
Hillsman
I
had a long telephone conversation with Jim a couple of months ago. We miss him.
Bill
John
McMichael
Youngster
year Jim was my roommate along with the red rooster. Bob Wiebly They
allowed me to join them because I was starring in Spanish and they had been
struggling a bit during plebe year. About a year ago Jim called me out of the
blue. He thanked me for getting him through the final year of Spanish. I
recall spending time with him at the Colorado Springs 10th Co. Reunion.
Great
guy, I really liked Jim. He got married shortly after we arrived in
Pensacola. Bob and I were pissed that Jim left bachelorhood so soon
in our first duty station.
Pat
Doss
I
know Marion always like Jim and consider him one of the best bridge players. I
think they all spent most of senior year playing bridge.
I
suspect they’re up there now having a few games
John
Lanigan
Jim
was always one of the good guys! He had a wry sense of humor, a
smile on his face and one just enjoyed being with him. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
Vic Freeda
His
daughter posted a note on Facebook Saturday. We all know none of us will live
forever but it's sad to see so many leaving in such a short period of time.
I
came pretty close last November but my cardiologist caught my blockages on time
and I had 6 bypasses. Didn't see it coming.
Bob
Venable
I
was so happy to meet Jim and Marilyn on at least two ‘58 reunions and Bob said
he had many fond memories of Jim! “He was a great guy,” .
Barbara Harlow Alexander (Wife of Dick Alexander 10th Co)) (5/29/23)
Barbara Harlow Alexander, age 85, widow of
Commander Richard K. Alexander (USN Retired), died Sunday, April 30, 2023, from
complications of heart failure at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven. She was
born in Frankfurt, Ind., July 7, 1937, the daughter of Lucile (Heimberger) and
Ray Harlow. She grew up in Swarthmore, Pa., where she graduated from Swarthmore
High School, Class of 1955.
After high school, she attended the
University of Vermont in Montpelier, Vt., for one year. She worked at the
Inglenook Restaurant in Swarthmore, Pa., and for Gulf Oil in Philadelphia.
Barbara and Richard were married June
7, 1958, three days after he graduated from the United States Naval Academy.
They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family trip to Mexico, in
July 2008. At Richard's death in 2013, they had been married for almost 55
years. Due to Richard's naval orders, Barbara coordinated moving the family and
household belongings 13 times over 15 years, from 1959 to 1974: New London, San
Diego, Calif., Charleston, S.C., Holy Loch, Scotland, Gales Ferry, Chesapeake,
Va., Monterey, Calif., and finally back to Gales Ferry.
Barbara was a local real estate agent
for Anne McBride Realty, Coldwell Banker and Allied Brokers. She was also a
co-business owner of the Shelter Shoppe Real Estate Company in Gales Ferry, and
the owner of a gift shop called Floral Keepsakes in Mystic. She opened her own
creative business preserving bridal bouquets, also by the name of Floral
Keepsakes, for many years.
She was an active member of the Gales
Ferry United Methodist Church since 1974, and served as financial secretary for
many years. After Richard's retirement, together they enjoyed visiting places
around the world such as Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Egypt, the Caribbean,
Ireland, Russia, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, Mexico, and
South America.
She is survived by four children:
daughter Nancy Oaks, her husband Brian of Tolland and their children, Emily of
West Hartford, and Ian of Fenton, Mich.; daughter Judy Marano, her husband Sal
of Marlborough, and their children, Erica of Waterbury, Vt., and Ryan of
Springfield, Mass.; son Scott, his wife Annette and their children, Rachel/Dan
and Nathan of Colchester; and daughter Deborah Iannacito, her husband Tom and
their daughters, Stephanie and Danielle of Torrington, and his daughter Marisa
of New Windsor, N.Y. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca. She is
also survived by a sister, Beverly (Harlow) Stewart of Hammonton, N.J.
The family sincerely appreciates the
outstanding care and support provided by Dr. Michael Nanna and nurses, Josephine
and Rod in the cardiac ICU at Yale New Haven Hospital to Barbara and her family
during her brief hospitalization.
A celebration of Barbara's life will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church,
10 Chapman Lane, Gales Ferry. 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. Please visit www.byles.com to
sign the guestbook. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, gifts can be
made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY
10306 and/or the Gales Ferry United Methodist Church.
Published by The Day on May 28, 2023.
Byles-MacDougall Funeral Service
9 Huntington St
New London, CT 06320
860 442 0343
Jean Walter (Wife of Buff Walter (11th Co)) 5/28/23)
Update
7/1/23: Jean's
memorial service is planned for 15 July 2023 at Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield,VA at 1200.
Her burial will be held at Arlington at a later date.
From Buff 5/28/23:
Jean died this morning ((5/16/23) at 0200. She went peacefully with no pain. Will have a memorial service later.
Cynthia M. McLane (Wife of Mike McLane (6th Co) 5/28/23
Obituary
Cynthia M. McLane, age 84, of Gales Ferry, passed away at
Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.
She was born on April 20, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey to the late John
Henry and Virginia Dunbar (Ott) Mahar. She
married Michael McLane on (July 5th, 1958) in (Elmhurst, Il.).
Besides her loving husband, Michael, she is survived by
her daughter Hollis Parry and Son Christopher McLane. Grandchildren Michael
Parry, Chloe Gellenthien, Kathleen
McLane and Great Grandson Thomas
Gellenthin
Cindy
died suddenly and unexpectedly, in the hospital, from complications with
pancreatic cancer and COVID.
Patricia Ann Bidwell Bellay (Wife of Dan Bellay (7th Co) (5/7/23)
Update 7/26/23
Pat
Bellay, wife of Dan Bellay, 7th Co will be interred in Arlington
National Cemetery on August 14th, Monday at 1000. Arrive
at the Administration Building at 0915.
Obituary 5/7/23
Patricia
Ann Bidwell Bellay passed away to the Lord on 28 April 2023 in McLean, VA from
Alzheimer's disease.
Patricia A. Bellay was born in Sharon, PA on October 18, 1938, and grew up in
Cleveland and Warren, OH. She attended school in Howland, OH and graduated from
Penn Hall Preparatory School in Chambersburg, PA, in 1957.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Bowling Green State
University, graduated in 1961 and taught Home Economics for two years in
Chardon, OH.
On August 18, 1962, she married Lt Daniel J. Bellay USN in Warren, OH and moved
to NAS Patuxent River, MD.
She supported Dan’s career in the US Navy, relocating to Monterey and
Sunnyvale, CA, Jacksonville, FL and Virginia Beach, VA.
In Virginia Beach, she returned to her teaching career, teaching in a
Catholic School and earned a master's degree plus 30 hours in Education from Old
Dominion University.
In 1979 Dan received orders to the Pentagon and the family moved to
Northern Virginia where Pat continued teaching in elementary schools.
Pat taught in the Fairfax County Public Schools for a total of 27 years;
retiring in 2007.
She was proud of her Irish heritage! She was active in the community, holding
office in the Potomac Woman’s Club, VP for two years and finance officer of
the Linway Park HOA for fourteen years and was active in the St John the Beloved
Catholic Church in McLean, VA. She was a member of the Salvation Army Women’s
Auxiliary, the Women’s Auxiliary of the National Symphony Orchestra, the NEA
and the Retired Teachers Association of Fairfax County and a church wedding
consultant.
She
supported her parents in Warren, OH for many years of declining health; took
charge of their affairs, before and after their deaths. This effort extended for
many years with monthly visits to Warren addressing her parents’ health and
business affairs. This effort was hers alone as she was not aided or assisted by
her siblings near her parents.
In marriage to CDR Daniel J. Bellay, US Navy (Ret) she was the loving mother to
CDR John Lawrence Bellay US Navy (Ret), Amy E. Bellay Trevisan and Michael
Christopher Bellay. She
loved her children and supported them in music, dancing lessons for Amy and
swimming activities.
She was the homemaker who looked forward to the holidays by decorating
the home and cooking special treats that were her holiday specialties. Her
hobbies and talents were shown in many home renovation projects she designed and
built. She was an avid bridge player and participated in social bridge. She has
five grandchildren, Zachary D. Bellay, Bethany G. Bellay, Xavier N. Bellay,
Carlin G. Trevisan and Jack E. Trevisan.
Interment is planned for Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers make donations to the Salvation Army in Northern
Virginia or to a charity of your choice.
Herbert Leslie Stiff (16th Co) (4/22/23)
(February
29, 1936 – August 3, 2022)
Herbert
L. Stiff, 86, passed away on August 3, 2022; loving husband of Anne L. Stiff for
63yrs; devoted father of Susan C. Amidon and her husband Dan, Brian L. Stiff and
his wife Sharon, Julie A. Kirk and her husband Tom, David E. Stiff and his wife
Teri; Cherished grandfather of John Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, Rachel Roberts,
Natalie Stiff, Lindsey Stiff, Carrie Abel, Dylan Kirk and Daniel Stiff; Great
grandfather of Lennon Roberts.
Herbert’s
life will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 8501 Loch Raven
Blvd., Towson, MD 21286, Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM. The mass will be
live-streamed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDRmgq_D33k
Interment
private.
In
lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be directed in Herbert’s memory
to Stella Maris Hospice, 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093.
Lemmon
Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley Inc.
10 West Padonia Road
Timonium, MD 21093
410-252-6000
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/timonium-md/herbert-stiff-10872674
Martin Fleming Kuhneman (5th Co) (4/20/23)
CDR
Martin F. Kuhneman, USN (Ret.) (July 7, 1932 - April 7, 2023)
Martin
F. Kuhneman, Cdr, USN (Ret.), 90, a long-time resident of Virginia Beach and
Norfolk, died peacefully on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Martin was the only
child of the late Martin and Alice (Fleming) Kuhneman. He was born in his
mother’s native Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada and grew up in the Englewood
section of Southside Chicago.
As
a child in Chicago, Martin attended parochial school at Our Lady of Solis
Catholic Church. His parents strongly valued the gift of education. His mother
especially valued an education imparted through the Jesuit tradition, and his
parents provided for Martin to attend St. Ignatius High School, from which he
graduated in 1949.
Following
high school, Martin briefly attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and
worked for The Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Company as an operator at
the State Line Control Tower.
With
the Korean War at its height, in 1952 Martin enlisted in the United States Navy.
That same year Martin first came to Norfolk as a Quartermaster on the USS
Midway. While on the Midway, Martin was given the opportunity to attend the
Naval Academy Preparatory School and subsequently the United States Naval
Academy. He was a member of the Fifth Company and graduated as an officer in
1958.
Following
the Academy, Martin went to flight school in Pensacola and earned his wings as a
Naval Aviator. Throughout his career Martin flew helicopters and was attached
primarily to ASW squadrons along the east coast. In addition to those duties, he
served as Commanding Officer of Naval Air Facility Midway Island, and held staff
positions at the USNA, aboard the USS Nashville, and lastly at SACLANT Fleet,
from which he retired in 1984.
While
stationed at Quonset Point in 1973, Martin met his future wife Gail (Fisher)
Kuhneman, who predeceased him in 2016. Together Martin and Gail built their
marriage and home in Virginia Beach and welcomed their son Father Timothy M.
Kuhneman into life.
Martin
was a devoted and loyal husband and father. Devotion and loyalty were qualities
that marked Martin throughout his life and in the relationships and friendships
that he kept. Whether it was in the way that he lived his faith, gave of himself
to the Church, served his country, or cared for his family, Martin was devoted
and loyal.
He
had the gift of a quick smile and genuine concern for what was right and just.
Martin was a gifted artist and storyteller, and he had an eye for detail and a
value for the people he encountered.
Martin
and Gail were long-time members of Ascension Catholic Church in Virginia Beach
and participated and volunteered in a variety of capacities. In 2011 they moved
to Harbor’s Edge in Norfolk and subsequently joined Sacred Heart Parish. At
Harbor’s Edge Martin made many friendships and engaged in opportunities to
bring value and beauty into his life and the lives of his fellow residents.
Visitation
will be held on Wednesday between 5 and 7 pm at H.D. Oliver Funeral Apartments,
1501 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, with a wake service. A Funeral Mass will be
celebrated on Thursday at 11 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 520 Graydon
Ave, Norfolk. Burial Services will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery on Friday at
11 am.
Instead
of flowers, please consider St. Ignatius College Prep, 1076 Roosevelt Rd.,
Chicago, IL 60608, or the Sisters of Mercy, 15 Highland View Rd., Cumberland, RI
02864, or your own favorite charity.
H.D.
Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel
1501 Colonial Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517
Richard Eugene Hanson (7th Co) (4/13/23)
Update: 7/1/23:
From Gordo:
Dick
will be inurned at the USNA Columbarium at USNA on Monday 20 July at 1030.
You are
also reminded that there will be a reception at the USNA Club following the
inurnment. Please let me know if you intend to attend the reception and how
many.
From Gordo 4/13/25:
I have heard from both of Dick’s offspring
that Dick died. The following is primarily from his daughter, Sonja (USNA ’99)
- He
died peacefully in his sleep while in an assisted living facility.
- He
did not want a funeral or a memorial but will have a “remembrance
reception” on Friday 28 April from 1330 – 1530 at Miguel’s in Coronado
(1351 Orange Ave., Coronado)
- He
will be inurned at the USNA Columbarium on Thursday 20 July at 1030.
- If
you have any memories or sea stories about Dick, please send them to Sonja
at [email protected].
- I
will send out a reminder a few weeks in advance.
Francis
Xavier Coyle ( 23rd Co) (4/5/23)
(1936 – 2023)
Francis
Xavier Coyle, 86, of Colonial Park, PA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March
28, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on December 9, 1936 in the
Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia and was the son of the late Robert and
Elizabeth (nee Harrison) Coyle. He was loyal brother of Robert and Jane (nee
O'Connell), MaryAnn, Joe and Sandy (nee Christopher), and Susan (nee Coyle)
Dowling. He is survived by his wife Joanne, and children Francis X Jr, of
Clearwater, FL, Martie (nee Coyle) and Frank Kasnick, of Carmel, IN, John and
Betsy (nee Tenaglio) of Berwyn, PA and Mia (nee Coyle) and Mickey Dotzel of
Wayne, PA and his grandchildren, Frank, Bridget, Jack, Maeve and Jake. He is
predeceased by his parents, brother Robert, grandson Dominic and sister-in-law
Sandy.
Frank
attended St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia and was a proud graduate of the US
Naval Academy class of 1958. During his time at the Naval Academy, Frank met and
married the love of his life Joanne P. O’Donnell of Mount Carmel, PA and they
were joined together in marriage for 61 years. Frank’s proudest accomplishment
and greatest joy was his marriage, children, grandchildren and extended family.
Frank
served in the US Navy for a total of 23 years of active and reserve duty
retiring with rank of Captain. His service began in submarines in New London, CT
and continued in Naval intelligence at the Pentagon. Concurrent with his active
duty service, he earned his master’s degree from George Washington University.
After active duty service, he settled in Harrisburg with his family and where he
lived for 50+ years and worked for the Pennsylvania State Government, AMP
(currently Tyco) and finally for Motorola Radio. Frank was a faithful and an
active member of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Harrisburg.
He
was proud of his Irish heritage, golf, history, reading, international travel,
Pinochle and Hearts, swimming, afternoon naps, the beach at the Jersey Shore,
black coffee, Yuengling Lager, long road trips, summer not winter, college
football (Navy, the Nittany Lions and the Irish) and vacations at Walt Disney
World. He lived a life of service, love, kindness and devotion to God, Country,
Family and Friends. He was one of the good ones and will be missed.
A
viewing will be held at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 2800 Paxton Church
Road, Harrisburg, PA 17110, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 10:00AM with a Mass of
a Christian Burial to follow at 11:00AM.
Burial
will be on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 2:00PM at Indiantown Gap National
Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Road, Annville, PA, 17003, with full military
honors. In lieu of flowers and donations, the family is asking for
donations to be made to www.WoundedWarriorProject.org,
“In Honor of Francis X. Coyle”, of whom Frank was a proud supporter.
Dailey
Funeral Home, Inc.
650 S. 28th Street
Harrisburg PA 17103
(717)-233-1933
https://daileyfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/380/Francis-Coyle/obituary.html#tribute-start
Frank Eugene Bassett (18th Co) 3/30/23
Commander Frank E. "Bing" Bassett
(September
3, 1936 - March 21, 2023)
Commander
Frank E. Bassett went to be with his Lord and Savior on the 21st of March 2023
after a valiant battle with an inoperable spinal tumor.
“Bing”
was born in San Diego, CA, on September 3,1936, to the late RADM and Mrs. Melvin
H. Bassett (USN ret. Class of 1920, USNA). He attended Rogers High School,
Newport, Rhode Island, and graduated from USNA with Eighteenth Company, class of
1958.
After
graduation he posted to Surface Warfare School and initially served on Destroyer
staff in San Diego. Initial orders were on the USS Orleck (DD-886), homeported
in Yokosuka, Japan for 2 years. Bing was accepted to submarine school in Groton,
CT in 1962 and upon graduation was stationed aboard the USS Sailfish (SSR-572)
out of New London, CT. During this time, he met the former Bunny Buell of
Waterford, CT, whom he married in 1964.
Bing’s
submarine career intersected with the US Navy’s need for non-nuclear trained
weapons officers and navigators in 1965. He attended guided missile school in
Dam Neck, VA in 1965 and then to the USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625). After a
three-year tour, he returned to surface warfare and served on the USS Newport
News (CA-148) before posting to the Naval Academy in 1971, where he was an
instructor in Seamanship & Navigation, eventually becoming Chair of that
department.
In
1975 he was ordered to JUSMMAT (Joint US Military Mission for Aid to Turkey),
Ankara, Turkey, during the Cyprus embargo, making this posting a challenging
job. However, the family benefited from the multiple travel opportunities in
Turkey and Europe where they viewed the assignment as a “gift.” Returning to
CONUS in 1978, Bing took an assignment with CNET in Pensacola, FL, honing his
gift for team-management and book editing.
He
retired from the US Navy in 1984 and after a brief respite as house husband took
employment with Tracor Marine and then Booz Allen Hamilton where he created his
own team to train and undergird the Saudi Navy in their purchase of 12 patrol
craft. During this time, he co-wrote and edited two professional books -
“Farwell’s Rules of the Nautical Road” and “Knight’s Modern
Seamanship.” He took early retirement from Booz Allen Hamilton in 1999, bought
a motorhome and toured North America with his wife Bunny for the next six years.
Their
favorite volunteer position was with the greater Yellowstone and Jackson Hole
Visitors Center in Wyoming. The RV life allowed them to truly enjoy
grandparenting as well as getting to know their children as adults. Bing raised
three Labrador retrievers, two shelties, numerous cats and often claimed that
“Jesus owned a lab.”
The
happiest years in retirement were between 2005-2018 when they settled in
Georgetown, Texas, in a Sun City Community. They joined Celebration Church where
Bing served as a small group leader, lay pastoral counselor, and elder. Over the
years, Bing served in many capacities in the Episcopal Church - his favorite
being diocesan big brother to the teen renewal movement called “Happening.”
Above
all else, Bing loved his Lord and his family. He leaves his favorite blind date,
Bunny; three children: CDR Rob Bassett (USNR ret. Class of 1989, USNA) and wife
Adrienne; Holly Robinson and husband, Chris; and CDR David Bassett (USN ret.
Class of 1995, USNA) and wife Sandy as well as six grandchildren. He was
predeceased by his sister, Patricia Pels, and his brother CDR Melvin Sage
Bassett (USN ret. Class of 1953, USNA). “Well done, good and faithful
servant.”
The
family would like to thank the Great Class of ’58 tailgaters and their warm
welcome of Bing’s sons, Rob and Dave, as they attended the football games as
midshipmen.
A
Celebration of Life will be held at Old Donation Episcopal Church on the 1st of
April, 2023 at 1:00 PM. Bing’s inurnment will be at the United States Naval
Academy Columbarium on the 14th of July 2023 at 11:30 AM.
Richard Clare Lawe (22nd Co) 3/22/23)
From Gordo:
We received the unhappy news today (3/20/23) that Dick
died. He had a stroke, was hospitalized and didn't make it. I go way back with
Dick since we were both on the W.C. Lawe, the destroyer named after his
father... on our Youngster Cruise. Dick's obit has been written and will appear
in Shipmate before long. He has instructed that his ashes will be spread on
Midway Island where his father died.
Obit to follow
Gordo
Charles Herbert Baker (11th Co) (3/21/23)
From Gordo:
I regret that I must
pass along the announcement of the death of another of my company-mates. Once
again we receive this info courtesy of the Alumni Association.
Charles
Herbert Baker, age 87, of La Crosse, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023.
On June 4, 1935, Charles was born to Frances Helen Gartland
and Charles Herbert Baker in La Crosse, WI. He married Suzanne Pauline Tougas on
December 22, 1962, in Groton, CT. They had two beautiful daughters, Lisa and
Katherine.
Upon completion of Training School and graduation from Central
High School, Charles then attended La Crosse State University and graduated from
the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD.
Charles served in the US Navy for 26 years, eventually
achieving the rank of Commander qualified in submarines. His career included
work with NATO and Task Force Operations as well as two tours of duty in
Scotland, one as an exchange officer with the Royal Navy.
He was an avid reader and active member of the Thomas Book
Group, often mailing his favorite literary finds to his daughter Lisa. Among his
other hobbies were goose and deer hunting, scuba diving, playing tennis (he was
once an umpire at Wimbledon), playing bridge, fishing, and spending time with
his granddaughters.
He is survived by his former spouse Suzanne, daughter Lisa
Kirkpatrick (William), granddaughters Ailey and Keira, and very special friend
Betsy Goodnough.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Katherine, his
parents, and sister Carolyn Baker.
Charles was a big man who lived a big life and faithfully
protected and served his family and country. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 18th of April 2023 at
10:00 am at Christ Episcopal Church, 111 9th St North, La Crosse, WI followed by
a funeral service at 11:00 am, with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery to follow
the service.
Gordo
Lawrence Phillip Larson
(16th Co)
November 17, 1936 - February 1, 2023
From Gordo:
Larry died on 1 Feb. The only info available is on the website
of the funeral parlor:
https://www.simplicitycfs.com/obituaries/Lawrence-Phillip-Larson?obId=27227504
Walter
Alvin Reister (19th Co) (2/24/23)
(March 14, 1935 - February 19, 2023)
Walter excelled during his time at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD alongside notable classmates John S. McCain and John M. Poindexter, class of 1958, graduating in the top 10% of his class. Shortly after graduating, he married Evelyn Hardcastle of Lansdown, PA. He began his naval career serving on the USS Fred T. Berry. After serving on the Staff of Destroyer Squadron 36 stationed out of Norfolk, VA, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA where he earned a Master of Science in Physics in 1965. Walter served as Weapons Officer on the USS Towers out of San Diego, CA, and completed two tours in Vietnam. Walter then served as a Sonar Evaluation Officer on the Key West Test and Evaluation Detachment in Key West, FL. After Key West, Walter became the Executive Officer of the USS Brumby out of Mayport, FL and then attended the Naval Command and Staff school in Newport, RI. Walter served as the Commanding Officer of the USS Stein out of San Diego, CA, completing a third tour in Vietnam before returning to the Naval Command and Staff School. He then served on the staff of the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington, DC from 1976 to 1982 working in undersea warfare.
In 1982, Walter retired from the US Navy and began working for DRS in Oakland, NJ, and later for EDO Corp. in Washington, DC, before retiring in Fairfax, VA. In 2002, Walter and Evelyn made their final move to live in Rockford, MI.
Preceded in death by his
wife of 53 years, Evelyn, his sister, Patricia Blackall, and brother Larry
Reister, Walter is survived by his three sons, Walter A. Reister, Jr. (Athena
Eary) Richard A. Reister (Judy Davis) Curtis K. Reister (Christina Beatty) five
grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In recent
years, Walter enjoyed playing bridge games and having dinners out with his dear
friend Myra Bradford.
The family will hold a memorial in the Sparta, MI area at a later date, and Walter will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in the columbarium with his wife Evelyn later as well.
Pederson Funeral Home
127 N Monroe Street
Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 866-1515
https://www.pedersonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Walter-Alvin-Reister?obId=27324592#/obituaryInfo
Charles Joseph Korzinek (7th Co) (2/4/23)
August 31, 1933 –
January 23, 2023)
Charles Korzinek (Chuck) went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 89, on January 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Chuck was born in Patterson, New Jersey
to Carl and Rose Korzinek and graduated from Ramsey High School.
He went on to
attend the United States Naval Academy graduating in 1958 as an Ensign. After
graduating, Flight School, he was assigned to Patrol Squadron Seven in
Brunswick, Maine.
After serving 4
years in the Navy, he resigned his commission as Lieutenant.
After
leaving the Navy, he went on to work for Hercules Inc. as an engineer in
Wilmington, Delaware. In 1972, he was transferred to the Terre Haute Film Plant
where he held several Engineering positions.
He enjoyed
volunteering his time over the years at the Maryland Community Church, Wabash
Valley Habitat for Humanity, and the 14th & Chestnut Food Pantry.
He is survived by
his wife, Janet of 63 years; his son, Craig and wife Kathy; granddaughter,
Katelyn; his sister, Rosemarie Bajek; nieces, Carla Burkhart, Gina Dunlevy, and
Eva Dooley; and nephews, Joseph Bajek and Gerald Bajek.
Visitation was held
on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Roselawn Funeral Home from 12-2pm, with a
funeral service to begin at 2pm. Services were concluded at the Funeral Home.
Chuck was
laid to rest in the Chapel of Memories at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Parke-Vermillion Humane Society or to the
American Lung Association.
Fond memories and
expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net
for the Korzinek family.
Roselawn Funeral
Home & Memorial Park
7500 North Clinton Street
Terre Haute, IN 47805
812-466-5221
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/terre-haute-in/charles-korzinek-11118282
Faye Barrett (Wife of Steve Barrett (2nd CO)) (2/2/23)
From Steve:
My dear wife of 59 years passed away yesterday, January 31.
Services will be February 10th at Champion Forest Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
beginning with 8:30 AM visitation, 9:30AM service, followed by reception.
Family departs for burial at Houston National Cemetery at noon.
A special thanks to Bill Marshall who introduced us in
Virginia Beach, Virginia in 1961.
Last Call: Clyde Cecil Morris (6th Co) (1/20/23)
Captain
Clyde C. Morris, USN (Ret.) went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on
Jan. 14, 2023.
Clyde
was born on Sept. 4, 1935 in Vienna, Ga., to the late Clyde and Gladys (Taylor)
Morris. Upon graduation from Vienna High School in 1953, he joined the Navy,
attended the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Bainbridge, Md., and
graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 with the 6th company. Following
graduation, he served on the USS Manly (DD 940) and was a member of the
commissioning crew on USS Charles F Adams (DDG 2). He graduated from MIT in 1965
with a master's degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and the
degree of Naval Engineer. Following re–designation as an Engineering Duty
Officer, he served at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office in Groton, Conn.,
and at the Charleston Naval shipyard, Charleston, S.C. In 1971, he was selected
as Officer-in-Charge U.S. Naval Ship Repair Office in Singapore, where he served
for four years in this exciting and challenging assignment. Upon return to the
states, he served as Engineering Officer and Submarine Overhaul Project Officer
at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office, Newport News, Va., where he earned his
engineering dolphins and was selected for captain. Next, he served as Deputy
Supervisor of Shipbuilding at the Supervisor of Shipbuilding office Pascagoula,
Miss. His final assignment was as the Assistant Director of Shipbuilding for the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Shipbuilding and Logistics) in Crystal City,
Va.
His
awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation
Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation and National
Defense Service Medal.
Upon
retirement from military service in 1984, Clyde went to work for ANADAC, Inc. in
St. Marys, Ga., where he provided support for NAVSEA in their role in the
acquisition and activation of the Trident Refit Facility and the Trident
Training Facility at Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga. Upon completion of
this project, he taught for Georgia Military College at the submarine base,
where he developed the college requirements for the apprentice program at the
Trident Refit Facility. He taught College Algebra, Physics and Technical
Drawing. In 1997, he began to phase into his retirement by selling real estate
part-time on Amelia Island, Fla., where he lived since 1985. In 2001, he began
full retirement (except from church.)
The
love of his life was his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Amy
Frances (Fran) Mobley Morris. The pride of his life was his three children, Paul
(Terri), David (Michele) and John (Mary Beth). The joy of his life was his 10
grandchildren, Erin (Thomas), Morgan, Joel, Reed, Collin, Andrew, Miriam, Micah,
Joseph, Ava, and two great-grandchildren,
Joseph and Dorothy.]All these survive him. The center of his life was God, whom
he served faithfully in 12 different churches in numerous capacities including
teacher, deacon and elder. God led him to help start two new churches, New
Colony in Billerica, Mass., and Amelia Baptist in Fernandina Beach, Fla.
He
is survived by sister Mary Player, sister-in-law Cile Woodward and many nieces
and nephews. Special thanks to Janet Vestal and Brenda Brown for special care in
recent years.
A
celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Amelia Baptist
Church, Amelia Island, Fla., with internment at Jacksonville National Cemetery.
Donations
may be made in his memory to Amelia Baptist Church, Fernandina Beach. The family
thanks Community Hospice for their loving care.
William Fulton Omberg (12th Co) (1/19/23)
From Gordo:
I
received the following via Bud Manazir, 12th Co. Rep also via Bill Schramm.
Sometimes these take a long path:
Gentlemen – I am
William F Omberg, Jr, Class on 1983, 6th Company – served 7
years active in the Navy.
My father - William
F Omberg, Jr, class of 1958, passed away yesterday 18 January 2023, in Richmond
VA. He Served 20 years, retired in
1978 as A LCDR.
He is survived by
his wife, 6 children, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Two of his
children served in military in the 1980s segment of the Cold War, me (navy,
surface) one brother as an Armor Office (sp?)
in Germany.
During his service
his first tour was a destroyer in San Diego, where he obtained OOD and EOOW
qualifications, and met his wife. He then proceeded to Submarine School, upon
graduation reported to the Submarine Squadron in Key West Florida.
He then attended
the Postgraduate School in Monterey and transferred to the Engineering Duty
Officer community. From, there he served in New London; then the Norfolk Area
with OPTEVFOR, the Charleston Ship Yard – overseeing the Nuclear Submarine
Overhauls. From there back to
Virginia( Norfolk) with NAVELEX- fiscal oversight of repair contractors.
After Naval Retirement he was a program manager with a contractor involved in
army or Airforce physical security systems.
No information on the funeral as yet.
Vincent Andrew Panaia (13th Co) (1/14/2023)
From Gordo:
I received the
following from a friend of Vince's:
It’s
Jann Steel Lane, Bob Lane’s wife.
It is
with great sadness I share that Vincent Panaia has passed peacefully on December
31, 2022 at 11:11 pm.
Bob and
I have maintained close contact with Vince these past 30 years after our
marriage in 1995. We were living in Southern California where Vince was also
living. We stayed in touch with Vince even after we moved to Arizona in 2019. He
was a great friend.
His
daughter Jennifer Gunther of Huntington Beach, CA is holding a memorial
gathering on this Sunday January 15 at the Newport Beach Athletic Club, Newport
Beach, CA.
Jennifer
will be sending me Vince’s obituary and story. I will then submit on his
behalf to Shipmate.
Please
distribute this sad news of Vince’s passing to his classmates. Thank
you.
( See A Toast To Vinnie: - Home News)
John Joseph Seeberger (10th Co) (12/28/22)
John Joseph "JJ" Seeberger
December 23, 2022
Obituary 12/28/22
John Joseph
“JJ” Seeberger, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather passed away
peacefully on December 23, 2022, at the family’s “Deep Run Farm” in
Madison, Virginia. He was 86 years old.
JJ was born
December 5, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in the Bronx. After
graduating from Cardinal Hayes High School in 1954, he received an appointment
to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. As he was readying to depart for Kings
Point, he was notified of his acceptance to the U.S. Naval Academy. JJ chose to
study at Annapolis and graduated with the class of 1958.
JJ received his
naval aviation “wings of gold” in 1959 in Pensacola, Florida. He flew the
S-2F Tracker, affectionately called the “Stoof,” flying from aircraft
carriers throughout the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. He loved to tell
Stoof stories, one of which recounted the recovery effort for Alan Shepherd -
the first American astronaut launched into space. He always made sure to
delineate that he flew from the more challenging straight deck carriers versus
angled deck carriers. JJ ultimately became an anti-submarine warfare expert and
supported the Cuban Missile Crisis naval blockade. Later, he served as an
Aeronautical Engineering Duty Officer and joined the S-3 Viking program. JJ
retired as a Commander during his final tour with the Center for Naval Analyses.
He received master’s degrees from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and
Virginia Tech.
While stationed at
Quonset Point, Rhode Island, he met his fiery red-head Irish bride-to-be,
Patricia “Pat” Reardon. They married in 1961 and began a family after
relocating to Monterey, California. It was while stationed at Patuxent River,
Maryland that JJ and Pat discovered Madison County on a family camping trip to
the Blue Ridge Mountains. Soon, a piece of land was purchased near Kinderhook,
Virginia and JJ began developing new skills as a bushwhacker and cabin builder.
These were memorable times for JJ and his family, affectionately referred to as
their “Foxfire” period, as they spent their summers living in the woodland
cabin they had built.
When JJ fully
retired from the Navy and worked in the civil service as an aeronautical
engineer, he and Pat planted their roots deeper in the county. They purchased
land and established Deep Run Farm in the Hebron Valley. As a city kid that took
to flying the skies, farming did not come naturally for JJ (known as John in
Madison). His first livestock purchase— three steers—all disappeared within
the first week of owning them. John sent his four children to search the farm
for them with no success. The steer trio was found five miles away walking down
a gravel road. This was JJ’s first lesson in livestock escape, with many more
stories to come as additional animals made their home at Deep Run Farm. John and
Pat’s children became involved with 4H clubs raising sheep, cattle, chickens,
bees, and horses.
When John was not
riding his tractor, he could be found running down one of Madison’s many
country roads. He completed nineteen marathons and triathlons. In 1983, a
headline in the Fredericksburg, Virginia newspaper read, “Winning doesn’t
count, it’s how you run the race.” John finished last in the Heritage
Festival Triathlon after administering lifesaving first aid to a fellow
competitor experiencing heat stroke. He was a former member of the Madison Lions
Club, a Webelos Scout Leader and the Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 41. He also
previously served as a director on the Madison Troop Support Board, which mailed
monthly packages to Madison County service members deployed overseas. As an
engineer, John loved to tinker and kept busy with ongoing projects, one of which
was working tirelessly to restore an antique British MG sports car. He proudly
displayed the MG at many 4th of July parades in Madison. He enjoyed playing
his banjo, drinking a glass of wine on the porch with Pat, and playing with
their late golden retriever, Boomer.
JJ is predeceased
by his parents, Dorothy and John, his son, Thad, and his grandson, James. He is
survived by his wife, Pat, of sixty-one years, and his three children, Kristin
(Baltimore, MD), Scott (Lisa) (Bluemont, VA), and Michael (Judy) (Afton, MN);
his sister, Marie, and his grandchildren, Meghan, Sarah, Garrett, Rachel, Ryan,
Patrick, and Cullen.
Visitation will be
held at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison from 2-4 PM on January 1. Memorial
services will be held at Hebron Lutheran Church at 11 am on January 2. Instead
of flowers, donations can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project.
From Gordo:
Dear Classmates,
It is with much regret that I report that JJ died yesterday
(12/23/22). I have no further info on cause of death or funeral plans. I
will be back as soon as I have that. JJ was a great friend from our neighboring
10th Company. He will be mourned by the mighty 10th.
Gordo
William Everett Byman (2nd Co) (12/19/22)
Update 1/5/23:
Obituary
William
Everett Byman, aged 86, died peacefully in his sleep on December 13, 2022,
joining his beloved wife, Eileen, and the Savior he loved and served.
Bill, as he was known to his many
friends, was raised in rural Loveland, Ohio, the first of three children born to
Paul and Frances Byman. After high school, he left Ohio to attend the United
States Naval Academy; he graduated in 1958 and was commissioned as an Ensign in
the U.S. Navy.
His first ship, USS Toledo (CA-133),
operated from Long Beach, California. While in Long Beach, he met Eileen
Littleton, and they married in 1960. From
California, the new couple moved to Yokosuka, Japan, where Bill served on the
USS Windham County (LST-1170). Returning
to California, he served at Inshore Undersea Warfare Group ONE in Long Beach,
followed by another ship assignment aboard USS Regulus (AF-57) based in Alameda.
Bill and Eileen loved to travel. In
addition to where the Navy took them, they visited many places throughout the
United States together, as well as making many trips overseas, especially in
retirement, visiting England several times, plus Germany, Sweden, Russia, China,
Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
From Mike Byman (USNA '83) Bill's son:
Some of you have probably already heard, but our father, Bill
Byman, passed away on Tuesday 13 December. His health had been declining
since Eileen's death in August, and he just died in his sleep.
His death was sudden and unexpected, but we know he was ready
to go to heaven. In our last conversation on Sunday, he quoted the old
hymn, 'What can wash away our sins, nothing but the blood of Jesus...."
Memorial services are still being finalized, but probably 2 PM
7 January at the Virginia Beach Community Chapel.
Henry William Miller, Jr. (6th Co) (12/13/22)
Update: 12/16/22:
Obituary
LCDR
Henry W. Miller Jr. USN (Ret) passed away 9 December 2022.
He
was born 23 May 1935 in Baltimore, MD son of the late Henry William and
Helen(Knoble) Miller Sr. He was a graduate of the Baltimore Polytechnic
Institute. He graduated from the Naval Academy (6TH Company) in 1958 and served
in the Navy for 20 years. He married Adele Hawthorne in October 1986 and resided
inPurcellville VA. He had one adopted son, Henry W. Miller III.
Henry served in three ships, USS BROWNSON (DD-868), USS ALBANY (CG-10), and USS
CANBERRA(CAG-2). Ashore, his assignments were at the Bureau of Naval Weapons, US
Naval Postgraduate School, Rutgers University, and Naval Command Systems Support
Center. After his retirement, he worked for TRW, Inc. for 20 years as a Computer
Engineer/Systems Analyst.
In retirement, he attended NAVY'S home football games and frequently ARMY-NAVY
Games. He enjoyed tennis for many years. He also took a great interest in
walking. He hiked the entire 184 miles of the C&O Canal National Park in
each direction, usually in five to eight mile hikes weekly. Henry was an avid
gardener, enjoying raising vegetables during his retirement years.
He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Purcellville, Virginia. Henry
is survived by his wife, Adele H. Miller, his son, Henry III, and grandchildren,
HenryIV, Harlan, and Hayley.
Services to be held on 14 December 2022 at 1:00 pm (1300 hours) at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church, 37018 Glendale St, Purcellville, Virginia. Burial will be at
Lakeview Cemetery, Hamilton, VA. Henry Miller Jr.
Published
by Loudoun Times-Mirror from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2022.
From Gordo (12/13/22)
Dear Classmates,
I always regret passing this kind of information on to
you...but I must. I received the following from the 6th Co. Rep:
Henry Miller passed away December 10
Funeral:
St Peter’s Episcopal Church,
Purcellville, VA. Wednesday, December 14, 1:00PM
As you can see the funeral info is soon.
Gordo
Barbara
Ann Fuller (Wife of Gran F. Fuller ( 22nd Co))
Obituary (12/6/22)
Barbara
Ann (Zilling) Fuller, 86, of Lansdale, wife of the late Gran F. Fuller passed
away on Friday, December 2nd at Dock Woods.
Born
in Yeadon, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Zelda (Bair) Zilling.
Barbara
was a graduate of Friends’ Central High School and went on to graduate from
San Jose State University in California with a BA in Social Science.
She
retired from the North Penn School District as a sixth-grade school teacher with
over twenty-five years of service. In addition, she was a member and president
of the former Lansdale Women's Club and an active member of Homemaker Country
Quilters.
Surviving
are children Gary Fuller, husband of Becky, Laura Fuller-Guha, wife of Subrata,
and George Fuller, husband of Debbie; brother George Zilling, husband of Bunny;
granddaughters Ingrid Guha, Natasha Guha, wife of Kevin Wright, and Jordan
Fuller; and great grandchildren Annika and Grady. Along with her husband and
parents she is predeceased by her sons Gran Fuller and Greg Fuller.
Visitation
will be Saturday, December 17, 1:00PM to 2:00PM at Huff & Lakjer Funeral
Home, 701 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, with a memorial service to start at 2:00PM.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to Montgomery County
SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, PO Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428-0222.
12/5/22 From Gary Fuller:
I
am the son of the late Gran F. Fuller (USNA - Class of 58) who passed away back
in May 1995. I just wanted to forward that my mother, Barbara Fuller, who
was married to Gran Fuller for 37 years passed away this past Friday, 12/2/2022.
Please note that the memorial service is not this weekend but the following
Saturday, 12/17/2022. The obituary should be posted to the Huff &
Lakjer website in the next day or so. Thank you.
Sincerely,
FLY NAVY
Shane
Patrick Daniels Sr. (8th Co) (12/2/22)
(April 23, 1935 - November 24, 2022)
Shane Patrick Daniels, Captain, USN,
retired, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022, after a long, defiant
battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Shane was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on
April 23, 1935, and grew up in the nearby town of Mariemont. He was
predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Joan (Dokter) Daniels and a sister,
Patsy.
Shane was quite an athlete in his
younger years, and with his teammates won the Ohio State Basketball Championship
his senior year at Mariemont High School. He received a full football
scholarship to the University of Cincinnati, attending one year before his
appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy, where he played football and ultimately
graduated in 1958.
Shane attended the Naval Postgraduate
School in Monterey, CA, graduating with a master’s degree in Meteorology. In
addition, he attended the Naval War College and the National War College earning
a master’s degree in International Affairs. Throughout his 30-year naval
career, Shane had twelve overseas deployments during which he served as
commanding officer of an LST and guided missile destroyer. His past staff
duty assignments included tours as Force Planner for SACLANT, Surface Operations
Officer for Commander Carrier Group FOUR, Operations Coordinator for
CINCUSNAVEUR, and commander of Fleet Operations Control Center, Europe. His
awards included the Bronze Star with Combat V, two Meritorious Service Medals,
Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.
After retiring from the Navy, Shane
settled in Virginia Beach using his knowledge of coins and passion for history
to start a small antiques and collectibles business. In the 1980s and ‘90s he
was well-known throughout the area for his estate tag sales and antique
appraisals. Shane loved sharing his vast knowledge with anyone who was
interested. He continued collecting and conducting estate sales until the
effects of the disease made it impossible, then devoted his time to his
grandchildren, reading books about American and Naval History, playing Sudoku,
and eating ice cream (he loved ice cream). Shane was grateful to be able to
spend time with his grandchildren as they grew up and was exceedingly proud of
them; in turn they loved him immensely and all share his passions for ice cream
and animals. Over the years he passed on many important lessons to each of them,
most notably to never quit when things get tough; to always take the high road,
no matter what; and it doesn’t matter who wins…as long as it’s a good
game. He was, above all, a good husband, father, and grandfather.
Shane is survived by his wife of 60
years, the former Margaret (Peggy) Lesemann of Charleston, SC, son Shane
Daniels, Jr. (Christie), daughter Lynne Murrell (John), grandchildren Hanna,
Shannon and John Murrell and Sara Daniels, and brothers Richard (Kristina) and
Kent (Patricia).
A memorial service will be held at
11:00am on December 17, 2022, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1801 Baltic Avenue in
Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his
name to the Parkinson’s Foundation, Plaza Volunteer Rescue Squad in Virginia
Beach, or your favorite animal charity.
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel
1801 Baltic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 428-1112
(September 25, 1935 – November 6, 2022)
Oddino
Stanley Chiocchio of Lakeview, New Orleans passed away on Sunday, November 6,
2022. He was 87 years old. Stanley is survived by his adorable wife Caroline,
his two children Kate and Tommy, his son in law Jack Niemczuk, his grandchildren
Mallory and Ryan Niemczuk, and his niece and nephew Ainslee and Gordon Sullivan.
Stan was a graduate of Isidore Newman and the United States Naval Academy in
Annapolis, MD. He received his MBA from George Washington University. Most of
all, he liked flying helicopters and jets. He retired from the Navy in Norfolk,
VA and moved his family back to New Orleans. He said the food was a whole lot
better there. He worked in the oil field till it went bust and went on to sell
insurance. He was a born salesman because he loved to talk. After retiring a
second time, he became a physics teacher at his high school alma mater as well
as Our Lady of Holy Cross College. He just loved teaching kids. He loved
teaching so much that he became an assistant soccer and track and field coach
for his son Tommy. He really loved the Louisiana outdoors - being on the water,
whether it was sailing, hunting, or teaching his grandchildren the finer points
of catching fish. He was a true Who Dat and season ticket holder for many years.
Visitation
will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at ten o'clock at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130. The funeral will be in the
Chapel at 11 o'clock; please enter on Coliseum.
Lake
Lawn Metairie Funeral Home
5100
Pontchartrain Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-486-6331
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/new-orleans-la/oddino-chiocchio-11005196
Pauline Mary
Grocki (Wife of Chet Grocki (6th Co)) (11/10/22)
(OCTOBER 21, 1939 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2022)
Pauline M. Grocki was born in Bedford, England, on October
21, 1939. In her own words: “I lived, I loved, I laughed in Chatham, a place
that I have come to love. I cherished the people and friends that have been a
part of my life. Thank you all.” She died on September 27, 2022.
She leaves behind her beloved husband, Chet Grocki, son,
Christian Ryan, four grandchildren: Lily, Drew and Elizabeth of Chatham, and
Fred Hoxsie of New York. She was predeceased by her daughter, Victoria Ryan and
her brother, Nick O'Brien. She also leaves her sisters Frances D'Souza and Celia
Leach, and nieces Christa D'Souza and Heloise D'Souza, all of England. The
sisters and nieces are all from England. She also leaves her stepchildren Russ
& Alma Grocki of Hawaii, Janet & Terry Lynch of Connecticut, Tom &
Suzanne Grocki of Vermont, and Laurel Long of Pennsylvania and their 7 children
and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held at Nickerson Funeral Home on 87
Crowell Road in Chatham on Friday, September 30th from 10-12PM with burial
at Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Habitat for
Humanity of Cape Cod.
Nickerson Funeral Home
87 Crowell Road
Chatham, MA 02633
508-945-1166
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/chatham-ma/pauline-grocki-10945598
James Dunkin Higgins, Jr. (17th Co) (11/7/22)
Update: 11/30/22
Obituary
Early
in the evening of November 4, 2022, James Dunkin Higgins, Jr. passed peacefully
from this life into the arms of our Lord in Heaven. He was surrounded by his
family, who loved him dearly, and who were his greatest passion in this life.
Jim was born in Memphis, TN, and was a 1958 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.
He proudly served a distinguished 24+ year career, and was a decorated veteran
of the Vietnam War. There, Jim was a Naval Aviator, completing over 500 Carrier
landings (200 of which were at night). He completed his service with honor as a
Commander.
Following
his service and leadership in the Navy, Jimmy demonstrated his entrepreneurial
savvy, beginning his career as an outstanding and trustworthy Real Estate Agent
with Better Homes and Gardens Mason-Churchill Realty, then with ReMax, serving
Camarillo and greater Ventura County. He was an avid golfer and longtime member
of Las Posas Country Club, a wine enthusiast, and a purveyor of the occasional
fine cigar. All of these joys and experiences made up parts of Jimmy’s life,
but nothing defined him more than his favorite role as a family man.
The
day after graduating The Naval Academy, Jimmy married his beloved bride, Betty,
and in their more than 64 years of marriage, they became Dad and Mom to five,
and Papa and Nana to nine grandchildren. Jimmy has also been the deeply revered
patriarch to generations of his extended family. A true Southern gentleman in
every sense of the word, Jimmy was well-known for the very traits that seemingly
came most naturally to him: his kindness, generosity, wisdom, strength of
character and an Irish twinkle in his eyes that touched countless hearts and
lives.
Jim
and Betty were enthusiastic and adventurous travelers, soaking up various
cultures and experiences that were relived many times around the dinner table.
They have enjoyed an abundance of dear, lifelong friends and a consistent flow
of new ones, because they are such true friends themselves. Godspeed Jim, Jimmy,
Dad, Papa. We are deeply saddened by your earthly passing, but profoundly
grateful for your Heavenly presence. Your extraordinary life of love and grace
will continue to impact our family for generations to come.
With
a bit of “creative license”, “O Jimmy boy, the pipes, the pipes are
calling From glen to glen and down the mountainside The summer's gone and all
the roses falling 'Tis you, 'tis you must go and I must bide But come ye back
when summer's in the meadow Or all the valley's hushed and white with snow 'Tis
I'll be here in sunshine or in shadow O Jimmy boy, O Jimmy boy, I love you so”
Jim
is preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Elizabeth; his brother,
Harry; his sister, June Rea; his brothers-in-law, Jack, Gene, and Arthur; and
his nieces and nephews, Jack, Steve, Bruce, and Marylou. He is survived by his
wife Betty; his brother, Mike, and sisters, Beth, Harriet, Kathy, and Maureen;
his sisters-in-law, Mary and Beverly; his children, Lance, Doug, Jay, Mary Beth,
and Annie; his son and daughters-in-law, Tom, Shannon, and Meg; his
grandchildren, Kenya, Nicholas, Emily, Cooper, Madison, Joey, Avery, Evan, and
Luke. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who viewed him as a
guiding light to be carried forward.
The
family is hosted a Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 20, from 12 - 3 pm,
at Las Posas Country Club, located at 955 Fairway Drive • Camarillo, CA 93010.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully asks that you consider a donation in
Jimmy’s name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or
Alzheimer’s Research.
Peter Jokanovich (12th Co) (10/25/22)
From Gordo:
I am
sure that name rings a bell...our class' super tight end.
I
received the following from 12th Company's excellent CR, Bud Manazir:
Just contacted by Pete’s daughter, Christina. She tells me that Pete has been cremated. He desired no funeral and no memorial. His ashes will combined with Delia’s.
Gordo
Terrance Byrne Magrath (24th Co) (10/21/22)
Obituary
Terrence
Byrne Magrath (June 25, 1936 ~ October 20, 2022)
Terrence Byrne Magrath passed away at
home, surrounded by family and friends, on October 20th, 2022 after a four-year
battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He fought to the end with
characteristic determination and bravery.
Terry was born on July 25th, 1936, in
Upper Darby, PA to the late Dr. Joseph Magrath and Frances Eveler Montgomery. He
graduated from Malvern Prep in Pennsylvania and attended the Bullis School in
Silver Spring, MD. In 1954 he was admitted to the United States Naval
Academy. Terry served as the Chief Engineer of the In-house Radio Station
“WRNV” and as the President of the Physics Club.
Upon his graduation from Annapolis,
Terry was commissioned into the Air Force in 1958, and shortly after he married
Marilyn Grey, RN. Together they had two children, Kelly Anne and Michael Joseph.
Terry was a devoted father, Kelly and Michael brought much joy to his life.
He attended Air Force flight school and
earned his wings in 1959. He was selected to become a flight instructor and
spent the next five years training student-pilots in everything from aviation
basics to advanced fighter tactics, first at Greenville, Mississippi, and later
at Williams Air Force Base, (AKA “Willie”) in Chandler, Arizona. Terry was a
natural aviator and was assigned special missions that only an expert pilot
could accomplish. These included training NATO allies, flying F-101 Voodoo
fighters during the Cuban Missile Crisis, demonstrating the capabilities of the
new supersonic T-38/F-5 jet to our allies, and conducting sensitive missions
vital to national security in the Far East. The nation owes Terry a debt of
gratitude for his faithful service to freedom and democracy.
After the Air Force, he earned an MS in
Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and joined US Steel as
Assistant to the President of Universal-Atlas Cement. Shortly thereafter he was
transferred to Wall Street to become an investment manager for US Steel’s
substantial pension fund.
In 1968, Terry was invited by Ned
Johnson to join Fidelity Management & Research’s Investment Management
Services in Boston. Terry was a forerunner in promoting the benefits of
international asset allocation in light of Modern Portfolio Theory. He found
much success marketing associated products to institutional and corporate
pension clients. He also worked to establish and expand Fidelity’s overseas
business, including helping to open and expand the London and Tokyo offices. His
contributions were essential to Fidelity International’s early and rapid
growth.
In 1972, Terry married Katherine
Busboom and they moved into an iconic seaside house in Marblehead, MA where they
were generous hosts to family and friends. In 1982, Terry and Katherine founded
ValueQuest, Ltd., a private investment management company headquartered in
Marblehead. They were pioneers in international value-oriented public
equity investing for pension funds. They successfully ran the company for twenty
years.
In the late 1980s, Terry served as
Chairman of the Board of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem and helped guide the
local museum to become an institution of international acclaim. Terry also
served as Chairman of the Harbors and Waters Board of Marblehead, MA for ten
years.
In the mid-90s, Terry served as
Chairman of the Board of AtlantiCare Medical Center in Lynn, MA serving a
population of 80,000, mostly blue-collar workers or recent immigrants. During a
tumultuous time in healthcare, he positioned the hospital for a successful
merger with North Shore Medical Center and Partners Health (now Mass General
Brigham), one of the very top institutions in the country, thus securing the
continuation of hospital care in the cities of Salem and Lynn. He went on to
chair the NSMC Board and to serve on the Partners Board.
During this period, Terry’s daughter
Kelly suffered several brain hemorrhages resulting from a pre-natal aneurysm.
While little was known about her condition, Terry’s swift action and
commitment to providing her with the best medical care available saved her life
and gave her an additional thirty years beyond what could have been expected at
the time. Terry was steadfast in his attentive care of her until she finally
passed away in 2012.
Terry was an avid sailor and his
passion was Gesina, his 49-foot Hinckley yawl. He and Katherine sailed
extensively with family and friends, from Maine to the Caribbean, for twenty
years. He was also on the Board of the Corinthian Yacht Club in Marblehead where
they were regular participants in the club’s cruises. In the early 2000s
they retired to Naples, where Katherine sadly passed after a long battle with
cancer.
In 2008, Terry went on a blind date
with Patrice McKenney. They married over a year later and moved to Switzerland
for Patrice’s work. While living in Nyon, they traveled throughout
Europe enjoying the unique life of expatriates. It was a beautiful
start to a very happy marriage. They returned to Naples in 2012 to their home in
Grey Oaks where Terry played golf and enjoyed friends at the dog park with their
two collies.
With his generosity of spirit,
authenticity, sense of humor, and enormous love of life, Terry impacted so many
people for the better and he will be sincerely missed.
Terry is survived by his wife, Patrice
Magrath, her sons, Michael Patrick and Brian Costelloe and Brian’s wife Sasha
Sibilla. He is also survived by his son, Michael Joseph, his wife Adria,
and their daughter Magdalene Grey Magrath. Terry was predeceased by his
daughter Kelly Anne Magrath in 2012.
The family thanks everyone at McKenney
Home Care for their support and help in making his final months comfortable.
Also sincere thanks to Avow Hospice who provided expertise as well as
loving care in the final days.
Memorial services and Celebration of
life for family and friends will take place at Fuller Funeral Home, 1625 Pine
Ridge Road, Naples FL 34105 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm on October 29, 2022. There
will be a celebratory luncheon at 1:30pm at Naples Yacht Club for those in
attendance.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be
sent to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For online condolences, please
visit www.fullernaples.com.
Fuller Funeral Home Pine Ridge
1625 Pine Ridge Road
Naples, FL 34109
https://www.fullernaples.com/tributes/Terrence-Byrne-Magrath
Wayne Edwin Pulling (13th Co) (10/20/22)
After a period struggling through lung cancer, Wayne Pulling
of Blounts Creek, North Carolina, passed into heaven on March 26, 2022.
Wayne was born on April 25, 1936, in Union City, Pennsylvania
to parents Kennith and Eileen Pulling.
He is survived by his wife; Norma Pulling, children; Scott
Pulling, Lisa Pulling, Eric Pulling and Tom Peters, grandchildren; Mikelle
Pulling, Alexandra Pulling, Tiago Iturbe and Keenan Pulling, brother; Richard
Pulling.
Wayne graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958 with his
degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served as a naval aviator for twenty
years, retiring in 1978. He continued with a civilian career as a Program
Manager until retiring from Northrup Grumman in 1999. Wayne had many interests
and was active in many hobbies, including woodworking, trains, gardening and
loved his YOGA!
Wayne’s request is to have his remains spread into Lake
Erie. Memorial service will be held in the future near his childhood home of
Northeast, Pennsylvania.
James Alexander Kenney (6th Co) (10/03/22)
Update 10/05/22:
Captain James Alexander Kenney, United States Navy, 87, of
Hollywood, SC, peacefully entered the care of our Lord on Saturday, Oct 1, 2022.
Son of the late Mary O’Brien & James E. Kenney of Holyoke, MA,
he was born November 27, 1934, attended Holyoke HS and graduated from the US
Naval Academy, (USNA) with the great Class of '58! He married Danielle Sullivan,
of Granby, CT in 1959, earned his Navy Wings of Gold and went on to defend
his country for over thirty years. He was the ultimate Patriot!
Jim flew many types of aircraft, including the A-1 Skyraider
before transitioning to the A-7 Corsair II as a plankowner with the
“Argonauts” of VA-147. As Commanding Officer (CO), he skippered the famous
VA-27 “Royal Maces” to distinction in the waning days of the Vietnam
conflict. He completed six combat deployments to Southeast Asia and amassed over
1000 carrier landings. Before his assignment to Commander, Mine Warfare
Command in Charleston, SC in 1982, he was a Battalion Officer at the US Naval
Academy and CO of the USNA Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI. Jim retired
in 1988 from his last command at Naval Base Charleston.
During his very distinguished service, he was the recipient of
many military awards, most notable were the; Legion of Merit, Meritorious
Service Medal (3 awards), Air Medal (13 awards, 1 individual, 12 Strike/Flight), Navy
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards, 1 with Combat "V" for
Valor); Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards, 1 with Combat
"V" for Valor) and numerous other personal and unit awards.
Upon his retirement, Jim opened West Ashley Property
Management (WAPM), a service needed due to Naval Base Charleston closure, which
Jim heroically fought to keep the base open throughout the '90's. He was a
life member of many organizations, his favorites being Bachman's Battery,
Military Order of the World Wars, the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the
"Red River Rats", a Vietnam-era military aviator's association.
Besides his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his brother,
Edward Kenney (Lucille) and sister, Mary Deleva (Joe). He is survived
by his loving wife Danielle of 63 years, his sister Margaret Randall (Richard),
and his adored children; Suzanne Zecchin (Todd), from Annapolis, MD., and
Danielle Cartuccio, James Kenney, Jr. and Patrick Kenney; four
grandchildren, Danielle Connick, Jake Cartuccio (Krista), Ryan Kenney,
Breland Kenney; and four great grandchildren, Isabella and Cameron Connick and
Kaylie & Giana Cartuccio, all of Charleston. He will also be truly
missed by his beloved sibling in-laws, nieces and nephews and an abundant number
of friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, October 7, 2022, from
4-7PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home on Bees Ferry Rd, SC.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4255 SC-165 in
Meggett on Yonges Island, South Carolina. Military Burial will be
held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Beaufort National Cemetery
in Beaufort, SC.
Gordo
David Anthony Wier (13th Co) (10/02/22)
David Anthony Wier of Rochester New York died peacefully on July 26,2022 at the age of 85. He is survived by his son, Matthew, a registered nurse, currently living in Portland Oregon. Matt is the son of David’s 1959 marriage to Peggy Ann Wier. He and his wife Michelle will soon be relocating to Burlington, Vermont. David is also survived by his sister Susan Zoltewicz of South Carolina and was the beloved uncle of his nieces Jennifer Swygert and Joanna Zoltewicz and his nephew John Zoltewicz Jr.
David brought joy and laughter to his holiday visits to South Carolina. Family was his special focus. He kept in touch and phoned often. His second marriage in 1982 was to Patricia Drew in Rochester. Their strong friendship lasted throughout the years. Brad Weeks was his stepson and a good friend. David was born in California in 1936 to Henry Robert Wier, a Naval Officer, and Ester Alberti, an author of childrens’ books.
David graduated from the United
States Naval Academy in 1958 and served 4 years in the Marine Corps. He attended
the Washington University School of Law and in 1966 began his career as an
antitrust attorney with the Donovan Leisure Law firm in New York city. Recruited
by Kodak in Rochester in 1974, he rose to deputy general counsel until his
retirement in 1999. Afterwards, he worked part time as Senior Antitrust Counsel
with Harter, Secrest & Emery. Over the years that he lived in Rochester,
David lived in numerous houses and felt an attachment to many of them. He often
took visitors on drives, pointing out his former homes. A music lover, David had
an extensive CD collection and impressive sound system. He collected fine art
and oriental rugs. David especially enjoyed frequenting his favorite
restaurants. He loved his family and friends, showing a great gift of
generosity. He will be missed by many.
William George Forhman (11th Co) (9/27/22)
(August 14, 1935 - September
23, 2022)
From Gordo;
These get extra hard for me to do when I knew the departed particularly
well. Bill and I were in the same company and I visited him and Sharon on a
couple of occasions...played with his Thompson Submachine Gun.
Bill died at home on 23 Sept 2022 from complications
with Dementia. He is being cremated and will be inurned at Mound Hill Cemetery
in Eaton, Ohio on 28 October with full military honors.
email: [email protected].
Updated 10/11/22
Obituary
Lieutenant
Colonel William G. Fohrman (USAF) of New Lebanon, Ohio went to be with the Lord
on September 23, 2022. Bill was born in mid Minnesota and raised on a 200 acre
farm. He had a wonderful childhood filled with great love from his parents and
other family members. He lived in relative paucity on this farm, horse drawn
farm equipment and no electricity; he grew up without electricity. When he came
home from the Naval Academy at age 18, they finally had converted to
electricity. This would be in the early 1950’s!
He did not care for farming, loved cars and airplanes, but knew due to their
lack of funds, his future was so unsure; however, when he was seventeen, he had
an odd opportunity to attend Annapolis Naval Academy. It was an extremely
difficult time for him while attending the academy. The 11th Company he was in
at the academy underwent bullying and hazing, causing many young men to quit the
academy. Bill vallied his way through the four years, but he did not enjoy the
sea nor being in boats. He had always pictured himself a pilot. After the
academy, he signed up with the U.S. Air Force and immediately was sent to pilot
training.
The type of work and positions he held during his time in the Air Force followed
him into retirement. He continued his education by acquiring a masters degree in
Public Administration. His major occupation focus during his active duty was in
Configuration Management. He was assigned to Wright-Patterson AFB. There he
became a Director of Configuration and Data Management for the Aeronautical
Equipment System Program Office. He was originally assigned as director of the
460 person Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD) Mission Support Directorate. He
formed the Deputy for Support consisting of Acquisition Logistics, Test and
Evaluation, and Configuration/Data Management Directorates after serving as
Director of Configuration and Data Management for all of Aeronautical Systems
Division (ASD). During his Air Force career, he published an article on
Configuration Management in the Defense Management Review and he was a
contributing writer to the Configuration Management Tutorial Text.
He served as Air Force Command Pilot and flew 35 combat missions to Viet Nam. He
retired at the rank of Lt. Colonel after 20 years of service.
After retirement, he held a position with Systran Corporaton of Dayton as a
Principal Investigator for the Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratory. He
developed a unique system development methodology, provided hardware and
software configuration management expertise, and developed new technical
documentation standards. He continued into retirement his work experience with
the Air Force. He retired in 1997.
There is a veritable, interesting bottom line to Bill’s Annapolis post
graduate life. He was embittered about his academy experience, but in the early
90’s an academy classmate and Bill began internet messaging. This encouraged
Bill to attend 1958 Class Reunions which he enjoyed tremendously, especially by
once again meeting many of his classmates. Bill was continually giving lifelong
credits to those classmates that offered tutorial help for him. He never, never
forgot these classmates. Attending the reunions continued until he was unable to
do it. It resolved so much for him, he even wore his Naval Academy ring until
died.
Getting into personhood, Bill was a man of a multitude of talents: Skilled at
playing the trumpet, expert auto mechanic, award winning of restoration of
antique auto, inventor, innovator, gunsmith, gun collector, published writer,
supportive, loving father and grandfather, husband of Fifty-five years!
Preceded by his parents, Stanley E. & Martha Mae (Freeman) Fohrman;
son-in-law, Albert “Butch” Stanifer.
Family & Friends Gathering will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, October 28,
2022 at Concord Church, 2225 Concord
Fairhaven Road, Eaton, Ohio with Jerry Price officiating. Inurnment will be held
at 3:00 P.M., Friday, October 28, 2022 at Mound Hill Cemetery on Camden Road
across from Ft. St. Clair in Eaton, Ohio with Military Honors provided by the
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes
Funeral Home, 220 E. Main St., Eaton, Ohio. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com.
Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc. –Eaton
20 East Main Street
Eaton, OH 45320
(937) 456-1111
Charles Thacher Pinkham (4th Co) (9/15/22)
Charles
“Charlie” Thacher Pinkham, 88 of Winchester, VA passed away Wednesday,
September 14, 2022 peacefully at his home after a heroic battle with Alzheimers.
Charlie
is survived by his wife Jan, daughter, Debbie Torrance of Winchester, VA,
Overland Park, KS; son, Scott(Edie) of Bozeman, MT; 5 grandchildren,
Angie, Winston, Zak, Nick, Taylor; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Annabelle
Miller of Conover, NC; brother, Carlos Pinkham of Northfield, VT.
He
is preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Pinkham.
A
celebration of Charlie’s life will be on Saturday 9/24 @ 11:00 am at Omps
Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.
Omps
Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1600 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Wayne Emery Scott , Jr. (16th Co) 9/13/22
Update
10/13/22: Wayne's
Funeral will begin at the USNA Chapel on 8 November at 1030. It will continue at
the Columbarium (provide your own transportation) and wind up with lunch at the
Club. Patty will need a head count for those intending to attend the club.
Please inform her ([email protected]) or
me nlt 1 Nov with head count.
Gordo
Obituary
Wayne E. Scott, Jr., died on September 12, 2022
in Baltimore, MD. He was 87 years old.
Wayne was born in Pontiac, Michigan, on December
24, 1934, to Wayne and Audra Scott. He graduated from Pontiac High School in
1953 and attended Michigan State Normal College for a year before entering the
US Naval Academy as a member of the 16th Company with the Class of 1958.
After graduating with distinction, Wayne was
assigned to USS CARPENTER (DDE-825) in Pearl Harbor. His next stop was Submarine
School, from which he was one of 9 officers chosen to go directly to Advanced
Nuclear Power School, bypassing diesel submarine experience and testing the
feasibility of earning one’s dolphins on a nuclear powered submarine. He first
served on USS SKATE (SSN-578), with a visit to the North Pole in 1962. After
submarine qualification, he was assigned to the pre-commissioning crew of USS
NATHAN HALE (SSBN-623)(Gold) and participated in 3 deterrent patrols. After
earning the qualification to become “Engineer Officer on a Nuclear Powered
Ship,” he served for 2 patrols as Navigator and Operations Officer on USS SAM
RAYBURN (SSBN-635)(Blue). Family considerations caused him to resign his active
commission, but he remained serving in the Naval Reserves: the Naval Air Reserve
Systems Analysis Unit, the Navy Command Center support unit, and the
Pentagon’s submarine support unit. He retired as a Captain, USNR, with “34
years in uniform.”
Leaving the Navy, Wayne moved to the D.C. area
where he spent about 15 years working with several consulting firms. Principle
among them was Logistics Management Institute, a Department-of-Defense-captive
think tank, where he served as a Research Fellow and Director of Data
Processing. He took a Masters in Business Administration degree from American
University in 1972. Ultimately he settled at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
where he worked in quality assurance and maintenance areas of their oversight of
the nation’s commercial nuclear power plants. In 2004, after 20 years with the
NRC, he retired and they moved to Baltimore.
Wayne is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Patricia Muldowney Scott, daughters Elizabeth Nelson and Meghan D’Angelo, and
sons John Scott, Michael Scott, and Robert Watters, as well as by 12
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Interment will be in the Naval Academy
Columbarium and a memorial service is tentatively scheduled to be held at the
Naval Academy Chapel on November 7, 2022 at 2:00pm.
Dr.
Zack T. Pate, 86, passed away of heart failure on September 4, 2022. He was a
graduate of Leesburg High School of Leesburg, Georgia, the United States Naval
Academy (Class of 1958), and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD,'70). He
was recognized for a lifetime of outstanding and continuing meritorious service
in support of the Navy, the submarine force, and the nuclear power industry.
Dr.
Pate served the Navy with great distinction for over 22 years of commissioned
service. Subsequently, he served for over four decades in an influential
leadership role as a champion for industrial nuclear power plant safety. He made
contributions of extraordinary value to the nation and the entire world.
His
life story is one of pursuing excellence and boldly assuming the highest
responsibilities of command and citizenship, initially in his Navy career and
then in leading two major civilian organizations. He shaped them into positions
of impact in the global nuclear energy industry.
He
commanded USS SUNFISH (SSN 649), earned his Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering
from MIT. CAPT Pate was early selected for Navy Captain and was personally
chosen by the Chief of Naval Operations to be the Prospective Commanding Officer
of the USS OHIO (SSBN 726), the first new class of ballistic missile submarines.
When the construction of the OHIO was delayed, CAPT Pate was selected by Admiral
Hyman Rickover to serve on the Naval Reactors team.
In
the wake of the Three Mile Island Incident in 1979, the commercial nuclear power
industry established the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO). It's
mission is to promote the highest levels of safety and reliability in the
operation of commercial nuclear power electricity generating plants. With
Admiral Rickover's support, Dr. Pate retired from active Navy service in 1980 to
join INPO as Chief of Staff for INPO's CEO, Vice Admiral Dennis Wilkinson, USN
(Ret.) With a PhD from MIT (and a thesis written on nuclear safety, his personal
passion), he possessed the gravitas and drive to establish standards of
excellence for an entire private sector industry. Dr. Pate took the helm at INPO
in 1984 where his vision, energy, and selfless efforts led to the U.S. being
recognized as the gold standard for nuclear plant safety and reliability. After
the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986, he repeated that success in playing a
key role in the founding of the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).
Dr.
Pate retired from INPO in 1998. He had led the commercial U.S. nuclear power
industry from being an international laggard to a world leader. He received
multiple awards in the industry and was elected a member of the prestigious
National Academy of Engineering for "promoting and achieving significant
improvements in the safe and reliable operation of nuclear power plants
worldwide." He also received the William S. Lee Award for Industry
Leadership and the Henry DeWolf Smyth Nuclear Statesman Award. Following his
retirement from INPO and during his chairmanship of WANO, he served on many
industry associations and boards.
Dr.
Pate was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, and pilot. He savored time with friends
hunting game around the world and at his shooting club, Burge. A precise
marksman, gardener and conservationist, Dr. Pate relished his time in God's
creation.
Dr.
Pate was the son of Zack and Maxine Kearse Pate of Leesburg, Georgia. His
sister, Clairose Brannen, predeceased him. Dr. Pate is survived by a nephew, Sam
Brannen; and a niece, Laura Brannen. Dr. Pate was deeply devoted to his wife,
Bettye B. Pate, to whom he was married 63 years, residing in Atlanta for over 40
years.
In
lieu of flowers, Dr. Pate's family asks that gifts in his memory be given to the
organization that meant the most to him: World Association of Nuclear Operators
(WANO)
700 Galleria Parkway SE
Atlanta, GA 30339
ATTN: Kris Straw
There
will be a graveside service this Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 2 PM in
Albany, Georgia. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 10, 2022,
from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors. The Kimbrell-Stern
Funeral is handling arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at the
Church of the Apostles, 3585 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday,
September 20, 2022, at 11:00 AM.
Update: 9/16/22: A memorial service will be
held at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Road, Bluffton, SC on Saturday,
October 1, 2022. Visitation will be from 3:00-4:00, and the service will be from
4:00-5:00. Inurnment will be at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA
at a later date.
Obituary
Mr.
Westphal was born in Hampton, Virginia April 18, 1936 and graduated from Fork
Union Military Academy in 1954. He received an appointment to the United
Stares Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1958. He was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps upon graduation
from the Naval Academy.
Subsequent staff and command assignments took him to Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina, Marine Barracks, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the 3rd Marine
Division in Vietnam, where he served as a company commander. He returned
to Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia and participated in the development of
the equipment maintenance management system. He returned for a second tour
in Vietnam, serving as the division engineer and executive officer of the 11th
Engineer Battalion. He then attended the U.S. Naval War College in Newport,
Rhode Island. He became the Marine Officer Instructor at the Illinois
Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois. He returned to Headquarters,
Marine Corps in 1974, where he served as Head, Facilities Maintenance Section.
His final assignment was as the Deputy Director of the Defense Mapping School,
Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, retiring in 1978 as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Mr. Westphal worked in the defense industry for 30 years, providing management
services and performing staff duties in Navy Headquarters. He was the
Requirements Officer for aircraft safety systems in the Air Warfare Division of
OpNav. He worked for the Surveys and Investigative Staff of the House
Appropriations Committee, U.S. House of Representatives. He also worked as
an operations manager in commercial renovation and construction.
His personal military decorations include two awards of the Bronze Star Medal
with combat V for meritorious service in combat, the Defense Meritorious Service
Medal, and the Combat Action Ribbon. He is trustee emeritus of the Board
of Trustees, Fork Union Military Academy. He is also a member of the Army
Navy Country Club, the United States Naval Academy Alumni and Athletic
Associations and the Fork Union Military Academy Alumni Association, where he
served as a past president.
He is survived by his sons: David W. Westphal of Houston, TX, James A. Westphal
of Beaufort, SC, Edward L. Westphal of Houston, TX and Eric P. Westphal of
Midlothian, VA. Also eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Donations may be made to Fork Union Military Academy, PO Box 278, Fork Union, VA 23055 Class of 1954 Scholarship Fund.
Albert
Louis Barbero (15th Co)
Update
12/21/22: .
Al will have full military honors
burial at Arlington National Cemetery on 9 January 2023 at 0900. Request is that
attendees with vehicles arrive 45 min ahead of schedule.
Obituary
Albert
Louis Barbero, Col USAF (ret), of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully Wednesday,
August 24, 2022 at his home, he was 88 years old. Albert was born in Haledon, NJ
on June 14, 1934, to Albert Barbero and Mary Lanza Barbero. Al graduated from
Central High School in Paterson, NJ, attended Rutgers University on an ROTC
scholarship for two years prior to his nomination to the United States Naval
Academy. Upon graduation from the Academy in 1958, Al was commissioned a 2LT in
the United States Air Force. Over the next 26 years Al served in a variety of
flying and command and staff assignments as a Radar Navigator in B-52G,
Executive Office and Navigator for the C-123 “Candlesticks” in Vietnam with
over 120 Night Combat Missions and 470 Combat Hours, Vice Wing Commander, 323d
Flying Training Wing, Mather AFB, Deputy Military Assistant to Secretary of the
Air Force and as Chief of Air Force Legislative Liaison Program Office. During
his Air Force career, Al also attended Air Command and Staff College, NATO
Defense College, George Washington University for his Master in Engineering and
Auburn University where he received a Master’s in Business Administration.
Upon retirement from the Air Force in 1984, Al became the Director of Washington
Operations for Sunstrand Aerospace Company in the Washington DC office working
Air Force and Congressional issues for the company.
In 2001, Al and his wife Mary moved to Pinehurst, the retirement location he
selected back in 1960 when they were stationed at Seymour Johnson AFB,
Goldsboro, NC. He sang with the Golf Capital Chorus and was a member of the Tin
Whistles. Together they enjoyed the golf, atmosphere and friendliness of the
community. In 2006, after the sudden passing of his wife Mary of 48 years, he
continued his time playing golf, enjoyed attending the Met Opera events shown at
the Southern Pines Theater, listening to the Carolina Philharmonic, embraced the
time he shared with his children and grandchildren, attended Navy Football games
to visit friends and classmates of “58 is Great”, passionately followed his
beloved NY Yankees, and reconnected with his high school sweetheart Flo Bitowf.
Albert is survived by his son, COL (USA Ret) Michael P. Barbero and his wife,
Vicki of Pinehurst, NC; his daughter, Tracey A. Pearson and her husband, Daniel,
of Granite Bay CA; his grandchildren Mary Graham and her husband Kent, Michael
Barbero II and Jonathan Pearson; and his great-grandchildren Gunnar and Emersyn
Graham.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, September 12, 2022 11:00 AM at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst. Interment will be in Arlington
National Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends Sunday,
September 11, 2022 from 6-8 PM at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. In lieu
flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
or the American Diabetes Association.
Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
To send
flowers to
the family or plant
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memory of Albert, please visit
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Richard Edward Keefe (4th Co) (8/25/22)
Richard
E. Keefe (Dick) passed away from complications from Alzheimer’s on April 22,
2022. He entered USNA from New
Jersey and graduated near the top of his Class of 1958 as a member of the 4th
company. Dick was commissioned in
the Air Force and attended tech school at Lowry AFB, CO where he graduated as a
Nuclear Weapons Officer in 1959. He
resigned his commission while stationed in the UK. .
Richard
graduated from law school and served in the US Justice Department for a while
before moving to Seattle, WA. He
married Elaine in December, 1963.
Dick had a very successful career as a partner in a law firm in the
Seattle area. His last residence was
Friday Harbor, WA which is on an island northwest of Seattle.
Richard is survived by Elaine who has downsized to a condo in Seattle and
three sons and a number of grandchildren.
I last saw Dick in 1959 at Lowry AFB while attending the same tech school
that he did.
Harold Martin Donahoe, Jr. (21st Co) (8/14/22)
From Marty's Daughter
My father died last week in the memory care unit of the hospital in which he lived for the last two years in Salt Lake City. In view of the advanced stage of his Alzheimer's affliction we all considered his passing to be a blessing. Obituary to follow,
Alice Mott Criswell (Wife of Phil Criswell (4th Co) (8/8/22)
Alice
Criswell passed away on August 1, 2022, in Leesburg, Virginia.
Alice is
preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Walter Criswell; parents, Col. John
Winthrop Mott and Kelsey Martin Mott; and sisters, Kelsey Mott Riddell and
Melicey Mott Stoeppelwerth. Alice and Phillip are survived by sons Philip
(Dowling) and Andrew (Susan) and seven grandchildren.
Alice was
born April 12, 1935, in Fort Riley, Kansas and was the daughter of a US Anny
officer. She moved many times in her youth and often proudly noted that she
attended five different high schools including schools in Germany and France.
Alice
received a bachelor's degree in English Literature from The College of William & Mary, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Later she earned her master's degree in Library Science at Arizona State University. She married Phillip Criswell in June 1958 after his graduation from the United States Naval Academy. His military career afforded her more travel to various domestic posts, but her favorite - and longest - was England
After the birth of her two sons, Alice studied accounting at California
State University, earning her CPA. She worked in a variety of accounting and
financial analyst roles before accepting the professional role she relished,
which was as an Auditor and Inspector with the Central Intelligence Agency. Her
20+ year career with the Agency included compelling work, great friendships, and
frequent travel to fascinating foreign countries. Alice enjoyed painting,
genealogy, and - most of all - a good mystery show on the BBC.
Details of
Alice's burial at Arlington National Cemetery are pending.
Alice's family would like to thank the caregivers from Falcons Landing's Johnson Center, Life Matters (now part ofTheKey), and INOVA Loudoun Hospital who provided support and comfort to her over the past year. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Inova Loudoun Hospital (Donate to !nova Loudoun Hospital) and note Alice Criswell in the "Tribute Information" section.
See Obituary for Phil Criswell
Bruce Alden Holmberg (18th Co) (8/4/22)
From Lavonne Holmberg:
Bruce
died on 31 July. Plans are underway for Bruce’s funeral and
burial at Punchbowl. She and Bruce
had moved into a retirement community. Lavonne's
address is
Sandra Marie Elder Day (Wife of Chip Day 23rd Co) (8/4/22)
(August
20, 1936 - January 21, 2022)
Sandra
Marie Elder Day passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and
friends. She was dedicated to her family and her community, serving in many
volunteer and leadership roles throughout her life, the last 50 years of which
were in San Diego. She was a champion of women's rights and public education. A
graduate of both Stanford (1958) and Radcliffe (1959), she was an avid reader,
traveler, food lover, social commentator, and theater goer. She is survived by
her 3 children (Rosemarie, Chapin, and Roby), their spouses (Steve, Elena and
Dawn), and 8 grandchildren (Kate, Andrew, Ellie, Rue, Sophia, Jasper, Jordan,
and Jackie). She was predeceased by her husband, Chapin Walker Day, Jr. Burial
will be with him at Miramar National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held
in February. Please consider a donation in her honor to the American Association
of University Women.
Published
by San Diego Union-Tribune on Feb. 6, 2022.
See Obituary for Chapin Walker Day
Loretta Silver Burden (Wife of Dave Burden (19th Co) ) (7/13/22)
Loretta (Lori) Silver Burden went home to be forever with her savior Jesus Christ on July 6 at age 85. Lori was born to Elbert and Bessie Mae Silver in Rossville, Georgia on June 21, 1937. She was married to David Greer Burden on March 21, 1959. She joins sister Myra (Mimi) Burden in Heaven and is survived by her brother Randy A. Silver of Signal Mountain, TN. She also leaves behind her spouse David, of Williamsburg, Virginia, and their two daughters, Dana B. Charbonneau of Inman, SC and Kelley B. Miller of Landrum, SC, along with five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Lori had a way of making all events (birthdays, Christmas, Easter, etc.) magical. She always went over the top with her efforts to make her family feel special. She loved beauty in all things… God’s creation, a well-set table, a Christmas Tree. She loved learning, especially about her Lord. She will be missed by all who knew her.
John Aubrey Chrisman, Jr. (1st C0) 7/3/22
The Rev. John A. “Jack” Chrisman, Jr.
Oct. 18, 1933 - June 23, 2022Oct. 18, 1933 -
June 23, 2022
SARASOTA - It is with sadness that we announce the death of the Rev. John A. “Jack” Chrisman, Jr., on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Fr. Chrisman served as an Assisting Priest
at St. Boniface, Siesta Key (2004-2014). He and his wife Donna came to St.
Boniface in 2004 following his retirement. Fr. Chrisman also held the rank of
Captain (Ret.) in the US Navy.
A service will be held at St. Boniface at later date with inurnment at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Melvin Arthur Runzo (10th Co) 7/3/22
Mel Runzo went to be with his Lord on June
20th, 2022. He was 86 years old when he died unexpectedly from a fall and
subsequent bout with COVID. Mel was born in 1935 in Zelienople, Pa. and later
upon graduation from Mesa High School in Mesa Az. accepted an appointment to
attend the United States Naval Academy. He graduated from the USNA in 1958. He
then attended flight school and became a helicopter pilot. Several years later
while stationed in Norfolk, Va., Mel met his soul mate, best friend, and future
wife, Tinker Barker. Stationed mainly on the east coast, in Norfolk and
Washington DC, Mel served his country for 27 years, rising to the rank of
Captain.
For all the accomplishments and accolades Mel
received while in the navy, if you asked him what he is most proud of, his
answer would be his relationship with Jesus Christ. A close second would be that
he wasa good husband and father to Tinker and his son Chris, respectively.
Always smiling, with never a bad word to say
about anyone, Mel loved life and loved bringing joy to those around him. In
addition to his family, he loved Eastern Shore Chapel and his Peanut friends.
Mel found so much joy in the relationships made working at the Food pantry and
often spoke of the wonderful friendships he had formed while living at Atlantic
Shores Retirement Community. He also loved his grandchildren with every fiber of
his being.
Left to cherish memories of Mel are his son
Chris (Beth); his three grandchildren Aaron (Nikki), Dustin, and Ethan (Brooke);
his great grandchildren Elijah and Ruah; his sister Ann McCready; his
sister-in-law Corolla Runzo; his sister-in-law Barbara Hull; and his two nieces
Patty Bartneck and Peyton Von Hirsch.
The family would like to extend an incredible
thank you to all the nurses, doctors, and caregivers at Virginia Beach General
Hospital that tended to Mel during his stay. You were compassionate troughout.
Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust the Lord with all your
heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths straight.
A funeral will be held for Mel at Eastern
Shore Chapel Episcopal Church on July 23, 2022 at 11am. A live-stream link of
Mel’s Celebration of Life service may be found at https://youtube/1q1OhipMcZI
.
In leu of flowers a donation may be made in Mel’s honor to the Eastern Shore Chapel food pantry.
John Otto Phillips, Jr. (6th Co) (6/12/22)
2812 Hillsboro Highway
Manchester, TN 37355
931-723-7774
https://centralfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/978/John-Phillips-Jr/obituary.html
George Walter Williams (2nd Co) (6/5/22)
Nov. 29, 1936-February 15, 2022
From Steve Barrett:
George
passed away in a hospice facility in Tucson, Arizona on 15 February 2022.
, Born Montpelier, Vermont. No services scheduled.
Roger Walter
Stallkamp (16 Co)
(5//30/22)
Roger Walter Stallkamp (Lt. Col. USAF, ret.), age
86, of Beavercreek, made his "Last Flight" on May 23, 2022, as a
result of complications from leukemia. He was born on Christmas Day, 1935, the
third of 3 sons born to Albert and Lucille Stallkamp, in Los Angeles, CA.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Leo and Lucille
Lindeman Stallkamp; daughter, Patricia; and brother Louis Stallkamp.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Anne Stallkamp; his
loving children, Karen (Gary) Rawson, Richard (Kathy) Stallkamp and Michael
(Beth) Stallkamp; eight grandchildren, Tracie, Brian, Kellie, James, Jason,
Alexa, Austin and Grace; his brother, John Stallkamp; and many other loving
family and friends.
Roger graduated from South Pasadena-San Marino High School in 1953 and
spent one year at Pasadena City College before entering the United States Naval
Academy, Class of 1958. Upon graduation, he accepted a commission in the US Air
Force and entered pilot training. With new wings pinned on, he completed the
Advanced Fighter Interceptor School program at Valdosta, GA. Due to a critical
demand for pilots in Strategic Air Command (SAC), the entire class of trained
fighter pilots were assigned to either bombers or tankers. He flew KC-97 and
KC-135 aircraft tankers before entering the USAF Test Pilot School, class of
69A. He was assigned to the Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD), Deputy of
Flight Test at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, doing “black box” testing. The
favorite aircraft he flew was the zero-G or “vomit comet” which, at the
time, tested everything that went into space including the astronauts. After a
tour in Southeast Asia, he returned to the Dayton area and completed a
master’s degree in Engineering Management from the University of Dayton. He
was assigned again to ASD, as division flight safety officer and subsequently as
chief of safety. As chief of the safety office, he was a member of the division
commander’s Executive Independent Review Team. He finished his Air Force
career at Systems Command Headquarters, Andrews AFB, MD, as systems safety
branch chief and deputy chief of safety for the command in 1979.
After retirement, he was hired by Hartzell Propeller Co. to establish
and run their field investigation department which involved aircraft accident
investigation and was the company focal point for product liability issues. He
participated in hundreds of aircraft accident investigations as a member of the
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation team and other foreign
investigative authorities worldwide. He taught propeller accident investigation
courses at FAA, NTSB, Transport Canada, and AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation
Branch-UK) training schools. He was certified as a propeller accident
investigation expert and testified at trial in both state and federal courts.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022, from 9:30am-10:30am,
at Queen of Apostles Community (QAC), 4435 E. Patterson Rd., Beavercreek. Mass
of Christian burial will be held immediately following the Visitation at the
church at 10:30am. Burial will be held after at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton.
James Daniel Campbell Jr. (11th Co) 5/28/22
(19
September 1934-19 May 2022)
James “Jim” Daniel Campbell, Jr.,
age 87, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Pleasant Ridge Manor.
He was born on September 19, 1934 in New York City, the son of the late James D.
Campbell, Sr. and Mary Irene Nethercott Campbell.
James was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral
Prep High School where he played football and was affectionately called
‘Moose”. He also attended the U.S. Naval Academy, Columbia University in
Washington D.C. and Gannon University, earning a degree in electrical
engineering. He was employed at General Electric for 38 years in Engineering
Management. James was very dedicated to his career which involved international
travel to all parts of the world to solve crane issues.
Jim and his loving wife Julia
“Judy” enjoyed 64 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had six
children. James is survived by three daughters, Denise Marie Campbell, of
Highmore, SD, Jeanne Patricia Campbell of Chevak, Alaska, Susan Eileen Campbell
of Cleveland, OH; three sons; James D. Campbell, III (Pamela) of Edinboro, PA,
Joseph Edward Campbell (Wendy) of Lake City, PA and John “Jack” Anthony
Campbell (Sheri) of Erie. James is further survived by ten grandchildren,
Michael and John Knockel, Bryan, Gabriel, Samuel, Danielle and Joshua Campbell,
and Keith (Adrienne), Janelle (Teresa) Wicks and Ani Trawles; and four great
grandchildren, Myles and Maya Walters and the newest twins, Cliodhna and Oisin
Wicks. James was preceded in death by two sisters; Virginia McGovern and Dorothy
Hosteter; and two brothers; Albert and James Sterling Campbell.
Those that met Jim, remembered him. He
was a large man, not just in height, but also in heart.
When his family was young James enjoyed
taking them camping but then as the family grew older they turned to boating.
His family and friends have shared many stories of their trips across Lake Erie.
How James could maneuver the Celtic C’s into that first boat stall is still a
wonder! James was a past Commodore, and a life-long member of the Presque Isle
Yacht Club. He and his family enjoyed the many friendships they made there. The
family would like to acknowledge the many years of special friendship with
Harold and Janet Eisert.
James was a member of St. Jude’s
Catholic Church.
Friends may call at the Burton Quinn
Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc., West Ridge, 3801 W. 26th Street on
Tuesday from 3:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m, and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian
Burial on Wednesday (25 May) at 11:00 a.m at St. Jude Church 2801 W. 6th
Street, Erie, PA 16505. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s
Church.
Send condolences to www.BurtonQuinnScott.com.
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and
Funeral Services West Ridge
3801 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506
https://www.burtonquinnscott.com/obituaries/obituary/james-campbell-jr
Julia Frances Power Campbell (5/28/22)
(14 December 1935- 11 June 2020)
Julia “Judy” Frances Power
Campbell, age 84, of Erie Pa. passed away on June 11, 2020 at 3:17 pm. Born
on December 14, 1935 in Oil City, she was the youngest of seven to the late
Maurice Anthony Power and Margaret Helen (Donaghey) Power.
Judy was a 1953 graduate of Strong
Vincent High School and attended Villa Maria College, earning a degree in
business education. She loved to sing. She was a meso soprano in high school and
college, and sang in every church she attended. Her good friend and former music
teacher Isabelle Phasey conducted a lady’s choir called the Enjoyables. As a
member of that choir Judy and the other ladies would practice and put on several
concerts a year for friends and family. Her passion for singing continued into
her 70's. Now there is a "new" voice that can be heard singing
in the heavenly choir!
Judy loved a puzzle, a game of
pinochle, a giant bowl of popcorn, watching professional basketball, sunny days
aboard the Lady Jane or Celtic C’s with her “Captain Jim” and late
nights gabbing with friends and family. The memories she created for and shared
with those who loved her will be cherished forever.
In addition to her parents, Judy was
preceded in death by siblings Mary Helen Brumbach, Clare Marie Aho, Maurice
Anthony Power Jr., Maureen Alice Haak, Margaret Ann Fogle and Jeanne Patricia
Stafford.
Judy is survived by her loving husband
of 64 years James Daniel Campbell Jr. of Erie Pa, and her 6 children Denise
Marie Campbell of Highmore, South Dakota; James Daniel Campbell III and wife
Pamela of Edinboro, Pa; Jeanne Patricia Campbell of Chevak, Alaska; Susan Eileen
Campbell of Cleveland, Ohio; Joseph Edward Campbell and wife Wendy of Lake City,
Pa and John Anthony Campbell and wife Sheri of Erie, Pa.
Judy’s iconic spunk, wit and sass
(Poor planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine) will never
be forgotten and has been appropriately passed down in her ten grandchildren,
Keith and wife Adrienne Walters, Janelle and wife Teresa Wicks, Ani Trawles,
Michael and John Knockel, Danielle, Bryan, Gabriel, Samuel and Joshua Campbell
along with two great grandchildren Maya and Myles Walters. This is all in
addition to the legendary mothering she provided to the entire neighborhood over
the years, well into the adulthood of many.
Memorials can be made to St Jude the
Apostle Catholic Church 2801 West 6th St. Erie, PA 16505.
Due to Covid-19, funeral services were
private. Arrangements were entrusted to Burton Quinn Scott Cremation &
Funeral Services, West Ridge 3801 West 26th St. Erie, PA 16506. Burial will take
place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Send condolences at www.burtonfuneralhomes.com
Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and
Funeral Services West Ridge
3801 W 26th St
Erie, PA 16506
https://www.burtonquinnscott.com/obituaries/obituary/julia-campbell
John Halm Galla (14th Co) (05 20/22)
John Halm Galla, MD (July
5, 1936 - May 19, 2022)
Jay’s
life was celebrated with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am on Thursday
May 26th at St. Mary Church, Hyde Park where Jay and Leslie are longtime
parishioners.
3183 Linwood Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
(513)
321-0404
https://www.rohdefuneral.com/obituary/john-halm-galla-md
Margaret Egan Brooks (Wife of Charlie Brooks (17th Co)) (05/20/22)
From Charlie:
My wonderful wife, Peggy, succumbed to
cancer on Tuesday. Her obit follows.
Kent Beckwith Lawrence (16th Co)) (05/16/22)
Kent
Beckwith Lawrence of Boston and West Boothbay Harbor, Maine, died on May 12,
2022 in Boston from prostate cancer. He was 86 years old.
Kent
was born in Boston, the son of the late Dr. Richard W. and Mary (Peckham)
Lawrence. He attended schools in New England and Washington, and in 1958
graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. The day after his graduation
he married his high school sweetheart, Erna MacLaughlin of Newport, R.I., in the
Naval Academy Chapel. Kent and Erna then embarked side by side as he pursued a
Navy career that lasted just over 20 years.
After
four years in destroyers, the remainder of Kent’s Navy assignments, both
afloat and ashore, involved the submarine service. He served in several subs,
and was commander of an attack submarine in the early 1970s. Overseas postings
were in London and in Ankara, Turkey. His family accompanied him to both foreign
stations, and they all greatly enjoyed the experience of living abroad.
After
retiring from the Navy in 1980 Kent returned to the Boston area and embarked on
a financial services career. For several years he was a stockbroker with E.F.
Hutton, and subsequently became a vice president at the Bank of Boston. In 1988
he joined Babson-United Investment Advisors as a senior investment counselor,
and remained with that firm until his retirement as vice president in 2003. Just
one year later he was diagnosed with aggressive, high-risk prostate cancer, and
decided to devote the remainder of his life volunteering for advocacy,
education, and support of other patients. For his leadership and service in
those efforts he was awarded by the American Cancer Society and the Cancer Hope
Network.
In
retirement Kent was also active in a wide variety of other organizations. He was
a volunteer docent at Boston’s Old North Church and at the Coastal Maine
Botanical Gardens. He also served with Discovering Justice, Boston’s nonprofit
civic education organization. For several years he was with the Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court as a Hearing Committee member of their Board of Bar
Overseers.
He
was a proprietor of the Boston Athenaeum, and an active member of several clubs,
including the Wardroom Club of Boston, the British Officers’ Club of New
England, the Harvard Travellers Club, and the Boston Committee on Foreign
Relations. An avid genealogist, he identified eight ancestors who had served our
nation’s cause during the Revolutionary War, and was a member of the Sons of
the American Revolution.
A
keen boating enthusiast, he started sailing offshore at the age of 15, and kept
a boat at his vacation home in Maine. He was an active member of both the
Boothbay Harbor and Down East Yacht Clubs. He earned a master’s license in the
U.S. Merchant Marine.
Kent
was an enthusiastic and dedicated Episcopalian with an abiding belief in the
love and power of God. He was a communicant and corporation/vestry member of
Christ Church, Boston (the Old North Church). He was also a governing board
member of All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church near his summer home in Maine.
The
greatest joys in Kent’s life came from his loving wife Erna, his family, and
good friends. They all shared a bond together that grew ever stronger as years
went by. He also achieved much happiness from an eclectic assortment of
pleasures which included maritime art, antiques, and artifacts; the Rite One
Book of Common Prayer; history; New England; gourmet food; being out on the
water; positive attitudes; non-fiction books; snowstorms; Tanqueray martinis;
traditional clothing; seafood; railroad trains; Maine in July and August; Boston
in the other months; the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Handel; and of course the
Red Sox and Patriots.
Kent
is survived by Erna MacLaughlin Lawrence, his beloved wife and dearest friend
with whom he shared almost 64 years of joyous married life. Erna is retired from
a 22-year career at Deutsche Bank/Zurich-Scudder Investments where she was a
vice president. He also leaves a son, Richard M. Lawrence; a daughter, Kimberley
L. Byrd; and her husband Christopher M. Byrd. Additional survivors include five
grandchildren, his sister, and two nephews.
An
Episcopal Memorial Service with Holy Communion will be held at The Old North
Church in Boston on Saturday, May 28 at 10 a.m. There will also be a Memorial
Service this summer at All Saints-By-the-Sea in Southport, Maine. His ashes will
be inurned with Erna’s in the Columbarium at the United States Naval Academy
in Annapolis.
In
lieu of flowers, donations in Kent’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts
General Hospital Cancer Center, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA, 02114 or The Old North
Church, 193 Salem St., Boston, MA, 02113.
For
online condolences and/or directions, please visit: www.watermanboston.com.
Sarah
L Withers (Wife of Bill Withers (19th
Co))
JUNE
24, 1939 – APRIL 27, 2022)
Favorite
moments for the family were summers spent at the Bracken Camp at Pocono Lake
Preserve, Pennsylvania. Sally was adept at sewing (clothes, quilts), jewelry
making, knitting and crochet, and she sang in every choir at Episcopal and
Lutheran churches from Nebraska, in 1970, to Illinois in 2000. Sally also raised
4 amazing children while working as a bookkeeper over the years. She mastered
tennis, especially when she and Bill lived in Vero Beach, Florida.
650 W. Drake Rd.
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
970-482-3208
David Ross Ault (10th Co) (5/1/2/22)
David
R. Ault in his own words has gone to start a new adventure, departing from home
on Morrison Heights in Wayne, Maine on May 8 following emergency surgeries in
Florida where he and his wife went for Red Sox Spring Training.
Courageously facing death and yearning to breathe Maine air he was taken
home by medically equipped jet and surrounded by family and friends.
David
was born in Lewiston Maine March 6, 1935 to Ruth and Charles Ault, growing up in
Cushman Place in Auburn and Morrison Heights in Wayne. His
childhood was spent with summer friends around Androscoggin Lake and carrying
out farm chores year round. He
attended schools in Wayne and Winthrop, graduated from Gould Academy in 1953,
and went to Bates College until he was accepted at the United States Naval
Academy. A member of the notorious
USNA class of 1958 known for its “58 is Great” motto he proudly counted John
McCain among his classmates.
Following
graduation he married his first wife Maja Jenny and entered the aerospace
industry working on the Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc, at Vandenberg Air Force Base where
he witnessed the Minuteman missiles being turned toward Russia during the Cuban
Missile crisis, and on Werner von Braun’s Saturn V Project that would take men
to the moon.
He
entered politics on returning to Wayne, coming in second in the 1970 primary for
the First Congressional District and serving 12 years in the State Legislature,
the last four as Senator Ault. Inspired
by son Chrissie he shepherded a bill into law that made Maine the first state in
the nation to require and fund appropriate educational services for every
handicapped child. He served Wayne
as Selectman and Town Moderator, managed field offices for U.S. Senator Bill
Cohen, and worked for BIW in Maine, New York City, New Brunswick, and Washington
D.C.
David
retired to spend more time on saving and restoring antique cars, acquiring 54 in
his lifetime including several Stanley Steamers and an L-29 Cord.
Although more a fan of the Boston Braves until their 1953 move he also
spent more time following the Red Sox, continuing to renovate homes and camps,
and doing landscape architecture behind the house. He globetrotted with his
second wife Norine seeing among many wonders the Pyramids, Victoria Falls, the
Normandy beaches, Mountain Gorillas, the Great Wall of China, the Blarney Stone,
the Serengeti, Okavango Delta, Cook Mountain, Tuscany, the Loire Valley, the
Acropolis, the Blue Mosque, the Danube, Notre Dame and the Old Bailey.
His
son Christian Wayne, his parents, and his siblings Mary, Jane, John, Robert,
Richard, Ruth, and James predeceased David.
He is survived by his wife and best friend of over 40 years Norine
Jewell; siblings Peter and Sara; daughter Kathy Abbruzzese and husband Chris,
and daughter Leslie Manning; grandchildren Kelsey Ryan and husband Glen, Jesse
Abbruzzese and companion Christina, Teo Abbruzzese and wife Sam, Sarah Manning,
and Isabelle Manning; his great grandsons Patrick, Nico, Jack, Sterling, and
Stetson David; former wife, mother of his children and friend Maja Ault; and
many beloved nieces and nephews.
A
gathering will be held later to toast David and laugh at shared memories. He
loved cats - those he saw in Africa and the ones in the barn.
Donations may be made to the PALS cat shelter in Winthrop or to
Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, which supported David’s peaceful
departure.
Arrangements
are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St. Winthrop, where
memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the family at
www.khrfuneralhomes.com
Alex Anthony Martella, Jr. (13th Co) (05/03/22)
From Don Tarquin:
I
deeply regret to inform you of the death of my roommate, Alex, yesterday, May 1,
in Phoenix, Arizona. I will follow up with details and a SHIPMATE
write-up/biography in the next few weeks, after getting family approval on the
wording. I do know he was suffering from heart and diabetes problems the
past several months.
James Thomas
Taylor (1st Co) (04/19/22
From Greg Streeter:
Obituary (Received 3/7/23)
J.T.
was born in Frostburg Md. son of James Taylor and Alice Schofield Taylor. Raised
in Frostburg he graduated from Beall High School in 1952:and was president of
the senior class.
(He always
said he was class president by accident since he never put his name on the list
for president). He was however proud to be Class president because the class
consisted of truly fine people. He
went to Severn Prep school to obtain entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy. He
graduated from the Naval Academy in the class of 1958.
J.T.(now"
J") served on a number of ships, U.S.S.
McCard,,
U.S.S. Casa Grande and, U.S.S. Conserver. He was the X.0, of Conserver. For
Shore duty was a department head
,eventually
2 departments, at the Mine Warfare School in Charleston SC.
J
volunteered for Viet Nam duty and was assigned Chief of Staff of Department 105
in the Rung Sat Special Zone, south of Saigon. J participated in a number of ad
hoc
missions on helicopters, PBR"s and some special ops including a night
ambush of Viet Cong, which resulted in him being awarded the Navy Commendation
Medal. His last mission was to accompany PBR'S retrieving one of our "bobby''
trapped electronic sensing devices, which went wrong when one of the people
tried to get rid of the grenade which exploded and J was injured. J was being
retired for Disability when his appeal was reviewed by the Staff of ComServPac.
He was retained and assigned to the NROTC Unit at the University of Texas.
Further illness led to his retirement.
J
and family remained in Texas where he obtained two Graduate Degrees, a MA in
Government and a Ph.D. In Educational Administration. J's later work included
time in the Veterans Administration, and his last 18 years at Newport News
Shipbuilding. The later years were in Salaried Training and Management
Development. J enjoyed his time at NNS {HISS}and was privileged to work with
some fine people. Bill, Shirley etc. etc.
A
lifelong Presbyterian J served as an elder in three different churches and
taught classes in \
various
Churches. His last class at Hilton Presbyterian was a Discussion Class that
really didn't hesitate to take on some difficult books and topics and made life
interesting or something. J really
enjoyed being one of those members and often lead the class and helped organize
the schedule etc.
He
is survived by and was blessed beyond measure with his wife and family. J.
was married to Carole Faye Bantz of Charleston SC. They met on board ship and
celebrated their 50th
Anniversary
at the Mariner's Museum in 2012.
Carole
is a saint for going through so many great and difficult times with J. They had
2 sons James Ill (Chris) and Dwight (Heather), who married two lovely women who
J said they were beyond price because they tolerated him. Three grandchildren
James IV and Drake an AF ROTC student.(He
may be forgiven.) And Dwight and Heather's late entry,Scarlett,
who was a real joy to J and to all the family.
J
will be buried at a later time with services at Hilton Presbyterian Church.
•
From
Greg Streeter:
Carole
Taylor called me this morning (4/16) to let me know that Jay passed away last
Thursday about noon. Jay (James T.) was my roommate
for 3 ½ years, a dear friend, and genuinely good guy. He died
of Congestive Heart Failure and associated complications.
Jay
was a turnback I inherited as a roommate the middle of Plebe Year. He had
more grit than most of you know. He lost an eye in Vietnam.
He left the Navy after 20years and with determination earned a Phd in Education
from the University of Texas. He spent a career following
the Navy in the field of education and training.
Obituary:
James Thomas "Jay" Taylor,
87, of Newport News, VA, passed away April 14, 2022. Jay was born in
Frostburg, MD,
was a graduate of Severn Prep School, the U. S. Naval Academy at
Annapolis, MD, in 1958 and received his master’s
and PhD degrees from the University of Texas. He served in the U. S.
Navy for 13 years. He was also employed by the
V. A. in Washington, DC, and Newport News Shipbuilding as an Instructor.
Jay is survived by his wife of 60
years, Carole Bantz Taylor, his sons James "JT" Taylor, III,
(Christine) of Austin, TX, and Dwight Taylor
(Heather) of Herndon, VA, and 3 grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held
at Hilton Presbyterian Church, 34 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601, on
Saturday, April 23rd
at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hilton
Presbyterian Church.
Published by Daily Press from Apr. 20
to Apr. 21, 2022.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailypress/name/james-taylor-obituary?id=34324596
James Dorset Hocker (5th Co) (04/07/22)
April
10, 1934 – February 26, 2022
Obituary from Jim's daughter Elizabeth:
James
Dorset “Jim” Hocker was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the 100th day
of the year (April 10, 1934). He was the son of Dorset Hocker and Clara Belle
Miller. He was a proud Tulsan who spent time in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma while his
father was deployed during WWII. Upon returning from the Pacific, his father
resumed his work at Oklahoma Natural Gas and the family lived in Broken Arrow
until a transfer to Tulsa. Jim graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1952.
Jim was a hard worker. His first job was sweeping classrooms for seven cents a
room. At ten, he got his first
paper route and he continued to work for the Tulsa World until his sophomore
year at the University of Tulsa. In
1954, Jim left TU to attend the United States Naval Academy. He was a very proud
member of the class of ’58. The
cry “58 is Great” resounded through the Hocker household until silenced by
death. The echoes of “Beat Army” are still heard.
While at
the Naval Academy, Jim met a beautiful girl from Mississippi on a blind date.
They married six months after graduation. He was commissioned as a First
Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. A tour in Korea was followed by
graduate school where he obtained a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Arizona. In 1971 he
was deployed to Vietnam. During this time he received the Bronze Star.
While in the military he became a father to Elizabeth Carroll, Andrew
Dorset, Clara Murphy and Mary James. He
retired after 20 years of honorable service. His
last duty station was Tokyo, Japan. Retirement
allowed him to continue his education. In 1980 he received his Juris Doctorate
from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. He and the family
relocated to Tulsa and Jim spent the next 15 years with Transok Pipeline
Company. He was an active member of
St. John’s Episcopal Church. He “retired” again in 1996 and dedicated the
rest of his life to his wife and their adventures. “After
all,” he used to say “she followed me around for the first thirty-five
years; I can follow her around for the next 35 years!” He
and Mary Elsa moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi where they lived for 21 years
before relocating to Niceville, Florida. Their final port of call was Beaufort,
South Carolina. He and Mary Elsa were married for 63 years!
Jim Hocker had a vibrant personality and had
a smile as “large as the Oklahoma sky.”
His sense of humor was legendary and he was enthusiastic about
everything! Whether watching the Army Navy game, attending the Rose Bowl parade
to see a beloved granddaughter perform or sitting through Science Fair award
ceremonies for his grandchildren, he was all in!
Jim was a consummate racquetball player and
he was particularly known for his ability to “finesse” points. His quick wit
kept everyone on their toes.
He was a beloved husband, father and
grandfather. He was a rare and unique man. Generally, there are two types of
people in the world, those who see the cup as half full or half empty. Then,
there was Jim Hocker. He was thrilled to have a cup, and all the things you
could do with it!
James Dorset Hocker is survived by his wife
Mary Elsa and his daughters Elizabeth Carroll (Robert Melgaard), Clara (Brian
Miles PhD.), Mary James (Col. R. Dirk Cooper, USMC retired), his son Andrew
Dorset, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He is also survived
by his sister, Mary Louise (Carl McIlwain PhD) of La Jolla, California.
He will be interred at the United States
Naval Academy Columbarium in Annapolis, Maryland on July 6, 2022.
Richard
E. McKelvey Jr (non Grad)
After
a brief family relocation to Michigan, where he worked as a draftsman for
General Motors, Dick returned to Latrobe to marry his wife, Nancy, and begin a
42-year career at Kennametal. He also enjoyed a long-term association with the
Boy Scouts of America, first as an Eagle Scout and later as a member of the
Order of the Arrow, a longtime scoutmaster of Troop 309 in Latrobe and finally
as a commissioner for the Westmoreland Fayette Council.
Hartman-Graziano
Funeral Home, Inc. – Latrobe
1500
Ligonier St
Latrobe,
PA 15650
724-537-5575
Published
by Tribune Review on Apr. 7, 2022.
Margaret Spencer Hernandez (Wife of Jesse Hernandez (3rd C0)) (04/04/22)
Update 4/8/22: Obituary
Margaret
Anne “Marge” Spencer Hernandez passed away peacefully on March 31, 2022. She
spent her last weeks surrounded by her loving family.
Marge
was born in Norfolk, VA to parents Warner Tyler Spencer and Margaret Thornton
Spencer.
A
devoted Navy wife, Marge supported and encouraged her husband in his 36 year
career. Together the coupled raised two children and made 27 moves throughout
the country and world.
Raised
in Norfolk, VA., Marge graduated from Granby High School and then attended the
University of Richmond, graduating with a BA degree in English Literature. While
attending UR she met and dated her future husband who was attending the U. S.
Naval Academy. Marge
was selected to be the USNA Class of 1958 Color Girl which she accomplished with
grace and beauty.
In addition to her BA degree Marge later graduated from San Francisco
State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW). Marge had a
brilliant intellect and had a way of making everyone with whom she interacted
feel seen, heard, and loved . A strong Christian with a deep faith, she was a
good friend to many. She loved spending happy times with friends in the
Washington/Tokyo Woman’s Club.
Marge
worked and volunteered as a social worker for 38 years. She
spent many years as a volunteer with the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society
working at bases throughout the world. She also served on the Board of
Directors Marge
was proud of her volunteer membership in the Navy Arlington Ladies. These
ladies attend all Navy funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. She was a
plank owner, being a member when the organization was founded.
A
wonderful listener and writer, Marge served as a Deacon at Heritage Presbyterian
Church in Alexandria, Virginia. She loved writing a monthly article called
“Smelling the Roses” for the church newsletter.
Marge
leaves a lasting legacy that is cherished by her extensive family including her
husband of 63 years, RAdm Jesse J. Hernandez, USN (Ret), and their children
Brian Stephen Hernandez (Susan) of Haymarket, VA and Susan Elizabeth Lonergan
(Steve) of Clifton, VA; beloved
grandchildren Victoria and Alexandra Hernandez and Sean and Ethan Lonergan. Marge
is also survived by her sister Nancy Whitlock (Robert) of Dallas, Texas and
sister-in-law Pearl Johnston (Larry) of San Leandro, California.
Marge
will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Family
and friends are invited to celebrate Marge’s life at 2 PM on April 23rd at
Heritage Presbyterian Church (HPC), 8303 Ft. Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA. The
service can also be viewed on line at http://bit.ly/HPCVA . In lieu
of flowers a memorial donation may be made to HPC or to the Navy/Marine Corps
Relief Society. On the memo line please write In Memory of Margaret
Hernandez.
To send
flowers to the family or plant
a tree in memory of Margaret, please visit
our floral store.
Services
CELEBRATION
OF LIFE
Saturday
April 23, 2022
2:00 PM
Heritage Presbyterian Church
8503 Fort Hunt Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
Rebecca Sue Caldwell (Wife of Bob Caldwell (18th Co)) 04/04/22)
Update 6/10/22
From Gordo:
Just a reminder about Becky's funeral will be at the USNA Columbarium on Thursday 23 June at 1400. It will be followed by a reception at the USNA Club to which you (we) are all invited. If you have any questions regarding this event please respond to me.
Update: 4/18/22
With
great sadness, we announce the passing of Rebecca Sue (Becky) Caldwell, 85, of
Annapolis, MD, who was called home by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 31,
2022, surrounded by her loving family. She
was a native of Fort Mitchell, KY, and graduated in 1954 from Dixie Heights High
School. Becky attended the Northern Center of The University of Kentucky.
Early
in her career, she taught elementary school at Hebron and Crescent Springs
Elementary Schools in Northern Kentucky and continued as a substitute teacher
wherever she was “planted,” courtesy of the U.S. Navy. Becky enjoyed
interacting with people and subsequently worked for the Smithsonian Institute,
St. Mary’s College of Maryland, the U. S. Naval Academy (USNA) Gift Shop and
was the Treasurer of the family business, Secure Destruction Systems, Inc. from
1986 to 1999.
Becky
married her High School sweetheart in 1958 and quickly became the epitome of the
“Navy Wife.” Becky was a fierce competitor while growing up and even more so
when protecting her family. She was the steady and guiding force that
bound our family together through over twelve changes of duty stations,
including overseas, and her husband's multiple “six" (to nine) month
deployments. While stationed in Virginia Beach, VA, Becky was interviewed
by The Beacon. In the article titled “Navy Wife One Up On Scout Motto,”
Becky noted that her on-the-move Navy family motto was “Stay loose”.
She followed through on that saying by raising four children while her husband
was deployed for seven of the first thirteen years of marriage. When asked about
moving, Becky could relay story after story of nightmare moves where everything
was packed regardless of her instructions, both verbal and physical (rooms being
taped shut, notes on cabinets saying "don't move," hidden stashes of
clothes for the children). Ultimately, things like greasy skillets would
turn up months later in the new home. When the editor asked the innocent
question, “Wonder if those movers have to take a course in this?” Becky
quickly responded, “Yes, Demolition school.”
Becky
and Bob created a haven for their family and never hesitated to extend the
family circle. Both truly enjoyed entertaining and were noted for their
hospitality (particularly delicious and abundant meals). They greatly
enjoyed their regular reunions with the USNA Class of ’58 (’58 is Great!),
their shipmates from the Submarine Squadrons, and the Dixie High School Class of
’54. Becky and Bob loved being a part of the USNA Sponsor program and
provided a place of comfort and relief to many USNA midshipmen (Karl, Miguel,
Trent, Greg, Vince, Sara, Erin, and Marina, to name just a few, their families,
and classmates). Their home and hearts were always open and keeping in
contact and watching the midshipmen’s families grow were a constant source of
happiness and pride.
Becky
was active in many clubs and organizations throughout her life. She was a
past President of Submarine Officers Wives’ Club in Norfolk, VA, Vice
President of the U.S. Navy Wives Club London, United Kingdom, and First Vice
President of the Gerrards Cross American Wives Club, United Kingdom. She
was also a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Garden Club and the Gingerville
Garden Club.
Becky
was a devoted Christian, Job’s Daughter, and a member of Heritage Baptist
Church. She adored her children and grandchildren and supported them at
school, church, athletic events, and in every area of life. Becky will be
greatly missed by her loving family and friends.
Becky
is survived by her children: sons’ Capt. Robert K. Caldwell, Jr. USNR (Ret.)
(Jeanne), David Caldwell (Kris), Matt Caldwell (Michele), daughter Susan
Caldwell, eleven grandchildren (Erin, Aileen, Kellyn, Luke, Caroline, Amanda,
Katheryn, Jonathan (Mason), Robert K. III, Rebecca (Josue), Christina) and three
great-grandchildren (Rosalina, Finn, and Elizabeth). She is also survived
by her sisters Nancy Stevens and Judy Green (Mike), sister-in-law Lynn Caldwell,
brother-in-law George Lonneman as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Becky
was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, CDR Robert K. “Bob”
Caldwell, USN, parents Charles and Leona Hesselman, sister Charyn Lonneman, and
granddaughter, Mary Caldwell.
A
Memorial Service and inurnment will take place on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at
the United States Naval Academy Columbarium at 2:00 pm.
In
lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the U. S. Naval Academy Foundation www.usna.com,
Heritage Baptist Church www.heritageloves.com,
or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital www.stjude.org.
An
online guest book is available at www.johntaylorfuneralhome.comLMAN)
Thomas
Joseph Barry (8th Co)
(3/23/22)
Thomas
"Tom" Barry died on March 3, 2022, following a lengthy battle with
cancer. He was three days short of his 87th birthday. Born
in 1935, Tom grew up in Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston Latin School in
1953. He was appointed to the Naval
Academy that same year, joining the Class of 1958, 8th
Company. He received a master’s
degree in Human Behavior at United States International University (San Diego)
in 1975.
Tom
served for 20 years as a Surface Warfare Officer and was stationed mostly in San
Diego, with brief stays in Long Beach and Honolulu. During
his time in Long Beach, he met Peggy Barnett, a young nurse at St Mary's
Hospital, who would become his wife in 1962. Following
his naval career, Tom worked in the Human Resources and Training fields for a
variety of private companies, including Transamerica and CF Braun.
After
an additional 20 years in the private sector. Tom
spent the remainder of his years enjoying time with his family. He
was the consummate patriarch dispensing wisdom and humor in equal parts to
whomever would listen. Friends and
family describe him as a perfect gentleman and the rock of his family. Tom was a
devout Catholic and was especially fond of the verse in 2 Timothy 4:7 "I
have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the
faith."
He
was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret "Peggy" Barry in
2014. His date of passing fell on what was their 60th wedding anniversary. He
is survived by his sister Barbara, sons Kevin and Sean, and his grandchildren
Jordan, Thomas "TJ", Bridget, Alexandra, Dylan, Katie, Hannah, and
Megan. Services will be held on
March 23, 2022, at Saint Anthony Claret Church in Anaheim, CA, followed by
interment at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery.
Published
by Orange County Register on Mar. 23, 2022.
Margaret
"Peggy Barnett" Barry
(1937-2014)
Peggy
Barry, 76, of Anaheim, died of cancer on January 16, 2014. She is now in heaven
with her parents, Charles and Margaret Barnett of Sioux Falls, SD. She is
survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Thomas Barry, and her two sons,
Kevin and Sean Barry and their families.
Final
arrangements were as follows:
Friday,
January 24th: 4pm - 8pm Visitation with 7pm Rosary at Hilgenfeld Mortuary, 120
E. Broadway, Anaheim.
Saturday,
January 25th: 1pm Funeral Mass, St. Anthony Claret Church, 1450 E. La Palma
Avenue, Anaheim. Reception in the
Parish Center 2pm - 3pm followed by burial services at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery,
7845 E. Santiago Canyon Rd., Orange. Hilgenfeld Mortuary.
Theodore Francis Driggers (18th Co) (03/23/22)
Theodore Francis (Ted) Driggers, 85, of
Orcas Island, WA, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Ted was born on
December 2, 1936 in San Francisco, CA, to Carl E. Driggers and Irene A. Driggers.
He was the youngest of their three children.
Ted attended the U.S. Naval Academy for the
first part of his higher education studies. After
his years of naval service, he went to UC Berkeley and received his PhD in
Operations Research. He spent his career in the telecommunications field. After
he retired, he moved to Orcas Island, WA. He became an active participant in the
Creation Science field. He was a longtime member of the Orcas Island Community
Church. He spent many years as a member of the Olga Water Users, Inc Board.
He
is survived by his three nieces, Patricia Gooch of Dallas, TX; Ann Lewis (Bill)
of Darien, GA; and Julie Brown (Michael) of Reno, NV. He
is also survived by two grandnieces and a grandnephew, and by four great
grandnieces and great grandnephews. He
is predeceased by his parents Carl E. and Irene A. Driggers; by his brother
Frank E. Driggers; and by his sister Mary G. Wheat. He
is also predeceased by his sons Larry Driggers (13) and Wayne Driggers (17).
A memorial service was held on March 5, 2022
at Orcas Island Community Church in Eastsound on Orcas Island, WA. The funeral
will take place on March 23, 2022 at the National Cemetery in Kent, WA.
Last Call: Samuel Howell Swart, Jr. (3rd Co)
(September
28, 1934 - March 4, 2022)
Major
General Samuel Howell Swart, Jr.,UASF (Ret), 87, of Greenville, passed
away on Friday, March 4, 2021. A native of Charlottesville, VA, he was the
son of the late Samuel Howell Swart, Sr. and Susan Murdoch Killian Swart. He
retired from the US Air Force after 31 years of service.
In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Arnold Swart
and Suzanne Swart Bertolini.
He
is survived by his wife of 63 years, Audrey G. Swart; siblings, Mary Ann (Gunther)
Rankenburg; children, Susan Swart (Hisham Kamal), Lee Ann (Brent) Russell, Terri
(Mark) Sutton, and Sally (Larry) Foister; grandchildren, Joseph Kamal, Katie
(Doug) Kemper, Susan Russell, Mitchell (Mary Kate) Sutton, Matthew Sutton,
Samuel (Melanie) Foister, and Brandon (Alyssa) Foister; great grandchildren, Max
Kemper, Dmitri Bridges, Sally and Felicity Foister.
Interment
at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at a later date.
Memorial
donations may be made to Prisma Hospice of the Foothills, 300 E Mcbee Ave, Fl 4,
Greenville, SC 29601-2842.
Cremation
Society of South Carolina - Westville Funerals
6010 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC 29611
(864)
269-5073
https://www.cremationsocietyofsc.com/obituaries/Samuel-Swart/
Daniel Harry Ziegler (11th Co) 3/6/22
Oct 26, 1936 - February 21, 2022
Lt.
Col Daniel H. Ziegler, USAF, Retired, USNA Class of 1958, age 85, of Colorado
Springs, Colorado passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Daniel was born
October 26, 1936 in Michigan.
Daniel
is survived by his sons David Ziegler (Jan) and Dan Ziegler (Betsy); daughters
Suzy Dedo (Doug); and Holly Kovngiebel (Ken), 14 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren
A
graveside service for Daniel will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM at
Air Force Academy, 3026 Parade Loop Rd, USAF Academy, CO. 80840. Daniel
will be laid to rest in Air Force Academy, Colorado.
Fond
memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Swan-Law.com
for the Ziegler, USAF, Retired, USNA Class of 1958 family.
Swan-Law
Funeral Directors
501 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-314-2289
Charles
Harry Collins (Non Grad) (3/8/22)
Date
entered into life: 3/2/1936
Taken
home by the Lord: 2/7/2022
Charlie
entered into eternal life at age 85 in Reno, Nevada.
Charlie was born in Griggsville, Illinois & was raised in Pittsfield, Illinois by Harry Francis & Clara Mayetta (Crane) Collins. He joined the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland & later joined the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Stead Air Force Base, Nevada where he spent 4 years as a Survival Instructor. He made lifelong friends at Stead Air Force Base.
He is preceded in death by his dear wife & lifelong love Ruby, his parents, brothers Larry, Stephen (Geraldine - also passed) & sister Rose (Ray) Schieter. He is survived by son Harry, daughter Kristine, stepdaughter Bonnie (James) Pugh & stepson Aaron (Connie) Yohey. Charlie had 8 grandchildren & several great grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Charlie took correspondence courses in drafting earning him an engineering position for the State of Nevada Highway Department in Carson City so he & Ruby lived & raised their 4 children in Steamboat, halfway between Reno & Carson. He was promoted several times, eventually becoming the District Traffic Engineer for all of Northern Nevada. He retired there in the early '90s.
Charlie
loved his wife Ruby, his family, many church members, his neighbors, camping, traveling
back to see his Illinois family, reading & building model airplanes - in
that order. He, along with Ruby, loved the Lord & attended church regularly.
He was very patriotic, he loved his country, the military, the flag, eagles
& his dog Dollie.
His
family would like to thank The Seasons of Reno for their loving care these past
years.
There
was a celebration of Charlie's life at their church:
Mt
Rose Evangelical Free Church
9725 South Virginia Street
Saturday,
February 26, 2022
Future
Interment:
Veterans
Memorial Cemetery
Fernley, Nevada
Reno
Gazette-Journal
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Ruby Collins (3/8/22)
Ruby Collins was called home by the Lord on Sunday, January 27th, 2019, at the age of 94. She was the sweetheart wife of her ever-loving husband Charlie. They lived in assisted living since 2015 after 55 years in Steamboat Nevada, where they made their home after meeting & marrying Charlie when he was in the Air Force at Stead, Nevada. This year was their 61st wedding anniversary.
Ruby was born in Sparks to, & preceded in death by, her parents Niels L. Nielsen & Bothilde K. (Madsen) Nielsen who came here from Denmark. She was also proceeded in death by all of her siblings (she was the ninth of 10 children), her daughter-in-law Ivy Collins & granddaughter LaNean Britton. She lived in Reno with, and is survived by, her husband Charles, children Bonnie (James) Pugh, Aaron (Connie) Yohey, Harry Collins & Kristine Collins, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren & numerous nieces, nephews & great nieces & great nephews.
Ruby worked for Singer Sewing Machine,
at Harold's Club for 21 years as a blackjack dealer, and again as a seamstress
for Bally's Hotel. She was in the Homemaker's Assoc. & sold Amway products
along with being a loving wife & mother to 4 children. Ruby loved the Lord
& her family. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, camping & her
Church. There was a memorial service there -Mount Rose Evangelical Free Church
at 9725 S. Virginia St., Renoon Saturday, Feb. 9th at 2:00. Thank you to Kindred
Hospice, The Seasons & Morning Star staff & caregivers who helped Ruby
so very much.
Nancy Lee Garceau (Wife of Gene Porter (20th Co)) (2/23/22)
Nancy
Lee Garceau, age 80, of Nashua, died on February 18, 2022, from complications
related to a ruptured brain aneurysm. She was the beloved wife of Gene H.
Porter.
She
was born Nancy Lee Webster in Nashua in January 1942, the oldest of nine
children of the late Victor Webster and Elizabeth (Leach) Webster. She thrived
in the Nashua Public School System and kept in touch with many of her classmates
throughout her life. Always a diligent and dedicated worker, Nancy enjoyed a
successful 45-year career at Sanders Associates/Lockheed Martin/BAE Systems,
retiring in 2010 as the Executive Secretary to the Company President. She
subsequently served for eight happy years as a joyful teachers’ aide in Pre-K
classrooms at St. Christopher Academy in Nashua, where she was well-loved by the
children and staff alike.
Nancy
often spoke of her great fortune in having two wonderful marriages with loving
and supportive husbands. In 1961, Nancy married Gordon Garceau and they lived
happily together raising their two children until Gordon’s tragic passing in
1988. Thereafter, Nancy found love again, marrying Gene Porter in 1993 with whom
she enjoyed nearly 30 joyful years until her passing.
Nancy
had a remarkable ability to quickly recognize old acquaintances after decades of
separation and remained an adept taker of shorthand notes even at age 80. Nancy
was a meticulous custodian of her historic home in Nashua’s North End, and
enjoyed her beach home in Maine, gardening, travel, time with loved ones and
combing through what seemed like every craft fair in New England.
Nancy
is survived by her devoted husband Gene Porter, her two children and their
spouses Lynn and Fred vonOldenburg of Austin, Texas, and Derek and Mary Garceau
of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; her six grandchildren: Brittany, Hannah, Olivia and
Sarah vonOldenburg and William and Andrew Garceau; her eight siblings and their
families, and her many close friends. All of these she loved and touched deeply.
Nancy’s
family wishes to thank the dedicated doctors, nurses and support staff at
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital for their outstanding treatment and tireless
efforts to treat Nancy. Nancy’s children also wish to express their deep
appreciation to Gene for his unwavering devotion and attentive care of Nancy,
especially over the past several weeks.
SERVICES
– True to her humble nature, Nancy wished for no funeral service. A
celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in Nancy’s honor to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269
Hanover St., Hanover, MA 02339 www.bafound.org
or for the benefit of underprivileged students at St. Christopher’s Academy,
20 Cushing Ave., Nashua, NH 03064 www.SaintChrisAcademy.org.
Arrangements in the care of the DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, One Lock St., Nashua, NH
03064. An online guestbook is available at www.davisfuneralhomenh.com
(603) 883-3401. “ONE MEMORY LIGHTS ANOTHER.”
The
Telegraph
22
February 2022
https://www.nashuatelegraph.com/obituaries-memorials/obituaries/2022/02/22/nancy-lee-garceau/
Bernadette Figura (Wife of Bob Figura (2nd Co)) (02/22/22)
(February
28, 1936 - February 2, 2022)
Bernadette
worked as a business administrator in Manhattan, before meeting the love of her
life, Bob. After her husband passed, she remained devoted to his naval career by
remaining active with the Naval Academy. She was a woman of deep faith who
volunteered extensively at St. Edmund's Retreat on Enders Island in Mystic, and
was a faithful parishioner of St. Mary Church in Stonington. Bernadette also
enjoyed traveling, antiquing and spending time with friends and family.
Published
by The Day on Feb. 20, 2022.
Mystic
Funeral Home
Mystic,
Connecticut 06355
(860) 536-2888
Stephen
Fred Guthman (13th Co) (01/29/22)
(Thursday,
October 19th, 1933 - Monday, January 24th, 2022)
Stephen
Guthman, Beloved husband of the late Roberta Guthman nee Kaliner. Loving father
of David (Shana) Guthman. Cherished grandfather of Ethan Guthman, Aidan Guthman
& Noah Guthman. Due to public health concerns Services will be private.
Family and friends that will not attend the services my watch them live Friday,
January 28, 2022 at 11:00 am CST or anytime after at www.MitzvahFunerals.com.
Further information 630-Mitzvah 630 (648-9824).
Mitzvah
Memorial Funerals – Northbrook
100 Dundee Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
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James Rupley Hoerle- (20th Co) (01/07/22)
Lt. Colonel, USAF Retired, 87
James “Jim” Rupley Hoerle, 87, of Willow Valley passed
away on December 24, 2021. Born in Johnstown, PA he was the son of the late
Joseph Parsons and Carolyn Rupley Hoerle.
Jim graduated from Carlisle High School and the United States
Naval Academy. (He was proud to have been a classmate of the late John McCain.)
Jim had a 20+ year career in military intelligence with the
U.S. Air Force. He served 2 tours in Vietnam. He was involved in numerous
intelligence endeavors including serving at the Pentagon as a military
intelligence expert on Southeast Asia for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (In this
capacity he presented daily intelligence briefings in the White House Situation
Room.)
After retiring from the USAF, Jim moved to Lancaster where he
worked for ISC Defense Systems (to become Ferranti International.) Later, he was
the General Manager of Strube, Inc. in Marietta. Upon retirement, Jim and his
wife moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Throughout his life, Jim volunteered in church and civic
activities. His hobbies included stamp/coin/antique collecting and the study of
history.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Hoff Hoerle of 63 years
(Lancaster, PA) and two daughters – Heather Hoerle (Hopewell, NJ) and Barbara
Zuhowski (Chesapeake, VA) as well as two granddaughters.
Interment will be private at Warrington Friends Meeting House,
Wellsville, PA.
Paul Arthur Polski (2nd Co) 01/01/22
Update: 05/03/22
Obituary
Captain
Paul A. Polski, USN (Ret.) died on December 31, 2021. He was 87 years old. Paul
is survived by Barbara, his loving wife of 62 years, their children David, Lori,
and Douglas and six grandchildren.
Paul
hailed from Northern Minnesota. He graduated from Eveleth High School in 1952.
Paul served two years in the Army National Guard while attending Mesabi College
where he graduated with A.S. Degrees in Physics and Math. Paul went on to attend
the US Naval Academy where he sang in the Catholic Choir and Glee Club. He was
an All-American pistol team athlete and was elected Captain his senior year.
Paul graduated from the USNA in 1958 with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He
completed Flight School and was designated a Naval Aviator on March 17, 1960.
Paul
began flying in F-8 fighters with VF-174 and VF-11. He was selected for training
at Great Britain’s Empire Test Pilot School at Farnborough, Hampshire,
England. His payback tours involved aircraft and weapons systems flight test at
the Pacific Missile Test Center Pt. Mugu, California, and Naval Air Test Center
(NATC), Patuxent River, Maryland. Those shore duties were separated by Attack
tours flying A-7 Corsairs with VA-174 and VA-86, including 96 combat missions
over Vietnam. While at NATC, he was recruited into the Aeronautical Engineering
Duty Officer pipeline. Paul’s adroit managerial/leadership skills lead to
assignments including standing up of the first Tomahawk Cruise Missile Desk, the
F/A-18 Hornet Desk, and the Navy Undergraduate Jet Flight Training System
(VT45TS), a new cost-effective carrier-based trainer/system for future naval
aviators. His 27 year career spanned over 6,000 flight hours, 580 arrested
carrier landings, and over 40 aircraft types. Individual accolades included a
Legion of Merit, nine Strike/flight Air medals, and multiple Navy Commendation,
Vietnam Campaign, and Achievement medals. Paul also earned an M.S. Management
Engineering degree at George Washington University 1971 and completed Industrial
College of the Armed Forces (ICAF) 1981.
Paul
retired from the United States Navy in 1985.
After
a brief period as a Senior Associate Government Contractor with Booz, Allen&
Hamilton, Paul launched a 23 year Civil Service career. He
was recruited by the Federal
Aviation
Administration to lead Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)
Programs in New Jersey. He was
appointed to Senior Executive Service in 1991, directed over forty major
security system projects, with SES promotions to Senior Advisor to the Chief
Technology Officer of the Transportation Security Administration. Paul
was awarded the 2003 Service to America Medal, Homeland Security Category, for
directing development of aviation security technology used to combat terrorism.
Paul retired once again in 2011.
Visitation
will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, VA on May 16, 2022 from 6-8
pm. Final interment is scheduled for May 17, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery
beginning with a service at Ft. Myer’s Old Post Chapel at 10:45AM. Reception
to follow at Patton Hall (Ft. Myer Officers’ Club).
Reception to follow at Patton Hall (Ft. Myer Officers’ Club). If
you plan to attend the reception, please email [email protected] by
May 8th with the total number of people in your party. Essential
information about requesting Visitor Access will be emailed to you.
The
family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider donating to The
Alzheimer’s Association or Cancer
Research Institute in
Paul’s name.
To send a flower
arrangement to the family of CAPT. Paul A. Polski USN (RET),
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Update: 2/27/22:
There will be a a
showing from 1800 - 2000 on May 16th at the Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg.
Paul’s final interment will be 10:45am May 17, 2022, in Arlington National
Cemetery with services at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel. Reception to follow at
the Fort Myer Officers Club. Please RSVP your name and number attending to [email protected]
by May 10, 2022 for addition to the guest list and additional directions.
If you wish to make a donation in Paul’s memory, Barbara suggests
either Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Hospital.
01/28/22
From Gordo:
Paul didn't quite make it to 2022. He died last night (12/3121)
Barbara has informed me that he will be buried at Arlington
when space is available. She wants you to know that Paul loved his classmates of
58. I am sure that she knows how much his classmates loved him.
Ann Robbins Reynolds (Wife of James William Reynolds (5th Co) (12/24/21)
Ann
Robbins Reynolds died on June 29, 2021 in San Clemente, CA. She was born on
August 7, 1937 in Wilmington. Her parents were James P. Robbins and Ann
McCaughan Robbins. She graduated from Ursuline Academy in Wilmington in 1955 and
from Mount St. Agnes College, now part of Loyola University, in Baltimore, in
1959. Shortly after her graduation she married James W. Reynolds who had
graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy the previous year. During her husband's
career in the military, they lived in various places including suburban
Washington. D.C. when he worked at the Pentagon. They ultimately settled in
California following his time in the military. In addition to raising four
children, she put her teaching credentials to good use by working with children
with special needs.
The
family suggests gifts to Fisher House Foundation, 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy., Suite
410, Rockville, MD. 20852 (www.fisherhouse.org)
in honor of Cpl. Jordan Stanton, Ann's grandson, a U.S. marine who was killed in
Afghanistan. Fisher House Foundation provides housing and assistance to our
veterans undergoing treatment as well as guidance, comfort and accommodations
for families of the fallen.
William Francis Herrin (11th Co) 12/15/21
Update
2/20/22: Frank will be buried at Arlington on Tuesday 22 Feb at
1100. Attendees need to be at the Admin Bldg at 1015.
William Francis “Frank” Herrin, 85, passed away on
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his beloved home on the Dragon Run in Mascot,
Virginia.
Frank retired from the Navy as a Lieutenant Commander after 22
years of service. He worked with Ocean Products and was part owner of Christi
Chevrolet in Mathews, Virginia. He also worked as patent processor with
attorneys Ray Greene and Damian Horne. At Christmas time, Frank loved to portray
St. Nicholas at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
He is predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Elise Seibt Herrin.
He is survived by his children, Emily Hughes (Robert), Felix
Herrin (Trisha) and Clara Pritt (Timmy); grandchildren, Curtis Hughes
(Christine), Benjamin Rennolds, Gregory Rennolds (Leslie), Jeremy Herrin (Shelby
Jacobs), TJ Pritt (Katie) and Christina Carter (Derrick); great-grandchildren,
Willa, John Cason, Waverly, Rosabeth Rennolds, Albert and Louise Rennolds, Maddy
and Ella Pritt, Aniya, DJ, Savannah and Shawn Carter; and his beloved furry
feline companion “Henry”
A Celebration of Life Service was held on Saturday, November
27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Point, Virginia
with a reception immediately following the service.
Interment in Arlington National Cemetery with full military
honors will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Those attending
should arrive at the administration building by 10:15 a.m., bring a photo ID and
wear an appropriate face covering.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the
American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Il. 60601. Faulkner
Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, Virginia is assisting the family
with the arrangements.
Foster-Faulkner Chapel
160 Main Street
Mathews, VA
804-725-2141
Last Call: Jan Wilson Cook (15th Company) 12/15/21
Jan passed away on 25 November. No further info at this time.
Last Call: Leslie Paul Troolin (20th Co) (12/10/21)
(August
16, 1936 - December 1, 2021)
Leslie
P. Troolin beloved husband of the late Anna Mae (nee Seim) Troolin; loving
father of Michael "Mike" (Catherine) Troolin and Patricia
"Trisha" (Lee) Amiott; cherished grandfather of Pamela (Daniel)
Saylor, Brandi Amiott, Paul Troolin and Hans Troolin; cherished great
grandfather of Lilith Mae Saylor; dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Josephine (Hutflas) Troolin;
and his sister, Lois (Gene) Mullins. Went home to be with the Lord Wednesday
December 1, 2021. Age 85. Residence Milford, Ohio. Les served in the US Navy
during Vietnam Era. He retired as a Quality Control Engineer. Les was a member
of St Mark's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held at St Mark's Lutheran
Church, 5849 Buckwheat Road, Milford, OH 45150 on Monday December 6th from 9:30
AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors will
follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Miamiville, Ohio. Memorial donations may be
given to St Mark's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
John
H. Evans Funeral Home, Inc.
741 Center Street
Milford OH, 45150
(513) 831.3172
http://www.evansfuneralhome.com/obituaries/?s=troolin
Anna
Mae Troolin (March 28, 1937 - October 3, 2018)
Anna
Mae (nee Seim) Troolin beloved wife of 60 years to Leslie P. Troolin; loving
mother of Michael (Catherine) Troolin and Patricia (Lee) Amiott; cherished
grandmother of Pamela Amiott, Brandi Amiott, Paul Troolin and Hans Troolin; dear
sister of Joan Orndorff. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry L. Seim
and Marguerite (nee Buxton) Seim. Went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday
October3, 2018. Age 81. Residence Milford. Visitation will be held Saturday
October 13th at St Mark's Lutheran Church, 5849 Buckwheat Rd., Milford, OH from
9:00 AM until time of funeral service at 11:00 AM at the church. Burial will
follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Miamiville, OH. Memorial donations may be given
to St. Mark's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Last Call: John Armon Goolsby(12th Co) (12/10/21)
Camarillo
- September 13, 1934 - November 25, 2021
Beloved Husband, Father,
Grandfather and Great-Grandfather John Goolsby passed away peacefully into the
arms of the Lord on November 25, 2021, of a short-term illness.
John was born on September 13,
1934, in Stillwater, Oklahoma and later moved to San Bernardino, California with
his parents, Omar and Ruth Goolsby and four siblings.
He met and dated the love of his
life, Carolyn Rae Morgan, while she was a senior in high school in San
Bernardino. John was accepted into the United States Naval Academy in 1954. He
traveled to Annapolis, Maryland, to begin his military service and education,
and competed on the Navy tennis team throughout his four-year program. A few
hours after John's graduation, he and Carolyn were married at the Naval Academy
on June 4, 1958.
John's first assignment took them
to San Diego, California and their two children were born in the Navy hospital
at Coronado. John's early assignments included serving aboard the transport ship
USS Lenawee and the light cruiser USS Helena. The family moved to Ventura County
in 1962 when he went to work at the Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station missile target
programs. John was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1973 but continued his
career in service working at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station and in national defense
programs until he fully retired in 2011.
John and Carolyn moved to Camarillo
in 1970 and spent the rest of their lives there. They loved their neighbors,
friends, church, and Camarillo's beautiful weather. They also loved to travel
and enjoyed cruising and land tours all around the world. Their favorite trips
were to Australia and New Zealand, and cruises around the Hawaiian Islands.
John cherished his wife, children,
and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn in February
2021. His survivors include son Matt and Carolyn Goolsby of Dallas, Oregon;
daughter Lisa and Ed Ekers of Red Bluff, California; grandsons Tyler and
Jonathan Goolsby, great-granddaughter Hennessy Morgan, and brother Lloyd David
Goolsby of Yucaipa, California.
Graveside services with military
honors will be held on Monday, December 20th at 2:00 pm at Conejo Mountain
Memorial Park in Camarillo, California with a reception to follow locally at
their church, Trinity Presbyterian at 3 pm.
Carolyn R.
Goolsby (Wife of John Gooslby (12th Co)
(June 8,
1935 to February 3, 2021)
Beloved
Wife, Mother and Grandmother Carolyn Goolsby passed away peacefully into the
arms of the Lord on February 3, 2021 of a long-term illness.
She was
born on June 8, 1935 in San Bernardino, California and spent her childhood there
with her loving parents, Jordan and Annabelle Morgan.
When she
was a senior in High School, she met the love of her life, John Goolsby. They
were married a few hours after John's graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in
Annapolis, Maryland in June of 1958. John was her dearest friend, soulmate and
confidante for more than 62 years.
John's
first assignment took them to San Diego, California and during this time, their
two children were born in the Naval hospital at Coronado. After
honorable discharge from the Navy, the family moved to Ventura County. They've
called Camarillo home since 1970 and loved every minute of their lives together
there. As much as they loved Camarillo, they also loved to travel and enjoyed
cruising and land tours in some very wonderful places.
Like her
father, Carolyn "never met a stranger." She had a great many friends
and kept in touch with them throughout her life. She was known for her heart of
gold and gift of gab. She spent 27 years volunteering at St. John's Pleasant
Valley hospital and had many touching stories to tell of her experience.
She adored
her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her survivors include husband John
Goolsby, son Matt and Carolyn Goolsby of Dallas, Oregon and their children Tyler
and Jonathan, and daughter Lisa (Goolsby) and Ed Ekers of Red Bluff, California.
Private
graveside services were held on Thursday, February 18th at Conejo Mountain
Memorial Park.
Published
in Ventura County Star from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11, 2021.
Leroy Revel Haenze (20th Co) 12/10/21
Leroy passed away on 12 Sept 2021.
Update: 2/15/22
Lieutenant LeRoy Reuel Haenze, U.S. Navy, died on 21
September 2021 in Windcrest, TX. He
was 85.
LeRoy was born in Minneapolis, MN to Reuel Will Haenze and Bertha Resa
Young Haenze. He graduated from
Traer, Iowa High School in 1954 as valedictorian.
He entered the Naval Academy under a congressional appointment, graduated
with the 20th Company, and was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The following day he married Catherine Roberta Hogg in Alexandria, VA.
LeRoy’s first assignment was aboard Stoddard
(DD-566) as CIC Officer, operating in the Quemoy and Matsu island group in
the Taiwan Straits with a U.S. naval blockading task group. In
1959, he attended Submarine School, New London, CT and then reported aboard Sablefish
(SS-303) as Assistant Engineering Officer and Supply Officer until 1961 when he
was assigned to Cambria (APA-36) as
Gunnery Officer and Assistant First Lieutenant during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
During shore duty with Ninth Naval District, Great Lakes, IL, LeRoy
earned a MA degree in Education Administration and, in 1965, returned to sea
duty in the Mediterranean aboard Fort
Snelling (LSD-30) serving as “mother ship” for deep-ocean submergence
vehicle (DSV) Aluminaut during recovery operations for two U.S. Air Force aircraft
that had collided off the southern coast of Spain, and later as support ship for
Woods Hole Institute DSV Alvin.
During 1966-1967, he served at Cam Ranh Bay, Republic of Vietnam as
Assistant Officer-in-Charge, Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One, after which he
reported for duty at U.S. Amphibious School, Little Creek, VA.
LeRoy resigned his commission in May 1969.
LeRoy became a Master Teacher at Robert F. Kennedy Youth Center in
Morgantown, WV, a youth institution in the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
In 1975, he transferred to U.S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, IN as
Assistant Principal where he earned a MS degree in Criminology.
Following a call to ministry in 1984, he earned his BT degree from Toccoa
College, GA, and took up ministry in Temple, Pasadena, and San Antonio, TX.
In 1990, LeRoy served as a Training Developer at U.S. Army Academy of
Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, TX. He
pastored the Prayer and Praise Alliance Church in San Antonio until shortly
before his death.
Besides
Catherine, LeRoy is survived by their son, Paul David Haenze of Santa
Cruz, CA; daughters Mary Alice “Mei” Haenze of San Antonio and Barbara Lynne
Haenze LaDue of Windcrest TX; and five grandchildren. Services with full
military honors were held in October at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery.
George
Edward Kenefick (1st Co) (11/4/21)
(April 14, 1936 -
October 10, 2021)
George
Edward Kenefick of Gig Harbor/Tacoma, much-loved husband of Virginia and father
of Karen and Sarah, died in Tacoma on 10 October, 2021 at the age of 85. George
was born Brooklyn, New York, in 1936 and subsequently grew up in Binghamton, New
York, where he attended local schools until he went to the United States Naval
Academy from which he graduated in 1958. George always spoke fondly of his time
there and attended reunions with his classmates when possible.
He joined
the United States Air Force after leaving USNA and loved his career navigating
C130 Bs. He had two tours of duty in the Far East including 991 missions in
Vietnam, and reluctantly retired in 1986 having earned several medals including
the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Meritorious Service Medal as well as a
M.Sc. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Upon leaving the USAF George enjoyed
a new career teaching mathematics at N. Mason schools which he found very
fulfilling.
He is
survived by his wife, Virginia, and elder daughter, Karen Millican.
There will
be a memorial service on November 6 at 1:00 p.m. for George at Agnus Dei
Lutheran Church (of which George was a charter member) 10511 Peacock Hill
Avenue, N.W., Gig Harbor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of
George Kenefick to the mentorship program at the Port Townsend Aero Museum at
www.ptaeromuseum.com, or mailed to 105 Airport Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
Davis
Flood Matheny (Non Grad) (10/22/21)
(March
20, 1936 ~ September 14, 2021)
From
1992 to 2001, Dave and Jean spent part of their summers as Artists in Residence
at Sylvan Lake Lodge in Custer State Park in the Black Hills. Dave drew
portraits while Jean worked on location painting landscapes. They fell in love
with the Black Hills and made annual vacation trips there through 2020. They
also enjoyed several National Review cruises, the last one being a transatlantic
crossing on the Queen Mary 2. They were frequent visitors to the North Shore.
Jean and Dave also made many trips to EAA's Air Venture airshow in Oshkosh,
Wisconsin.
In
September of 2010, Dave and Jean moved to Lake City, where they had met so many
years before, and began slowly renovating their 1897 home. In 2015 they
purchased a 1946 Ercoupe aircraft which they kept at Red Wing Airport, and until
Dave's health declined, they enjoyed many flying adventures together. They
enjoyed the camaraderie of the pilots at the airport, and many a fine summer
evening was spent “hangar flying” with pilot friends after sunset.
Funeral
Service were held Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at 11 am at St. Mary’s of the
Lake Catholic Church with Father Matt Fasnacht and Father Paul Haverstock
officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary’s of the Lake Cemetery in Lake City.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. A rosary service
will be held at 10:40 am at the church. Online condolences may be left for the
family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Our
family would also like to thank Mayo's in-home hospice team who helped so much
with Dave's care in his final days, especially Kiera, his hospice nurse.
Mahn
Family Funeral & Cremation Services
1022 West Lyon Ave P.O. Box 90
Lake City, MN 55041
Tel: 1-651-345-2113
https://www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Davis-Matheny
Joseph Daniel Fenick, Jr. (7th C0) (10/14/21)
Update : 10/22/21:
Commander
Joseph D. Fenick, Jr. (May 5, 1935 - October 4, 2021)
Born
on May 5, 1935, Joseph Daniel Fenick, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on
October 4, 2021, after a life fully lived. Born in New York to Joseph and Rose
Fenick and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He graduated from USNA Annapolis
in 1958 with the 7th company. He received his master's degree in Electrical
Engineering at the United States Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA, and
served 28 years in the Navy, retiring as a Commander in 1980, and was awarded a
bronze star for his time in Vietnam. He continued in his engineering career well
into his 70s.Joe built a rich life raising seven children with his loving wife
of 60 years, Madelyn. Though he accomplished much in his career, he was most
proud of the loving and successful family they both raised. In addition to being
a fiercely competitive tennis player, a lifelong lover of bridge, and a gifted
math whiz, Joe was an attentive and interested listener, conversationalist, and
people connector. He coached youth soccer, taught his kids tennis, chess, and
card games, and was often seen piling kids in his wood-paneled station wagon to
attend Padre games, playgrounds, amusement parks, and weekly mass at Our Lady of
Grace. Joe was generous with time, effort, and resources when it came to helping
his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Madelyn (Gavin); two
siblings: Tom Fenick (Marylou) and Marge Dove (Tom); seven children: Sandra
Otteson (Steve), Katheryn Horton (Fred), Bill Fenick (Stephania), Joe Fenick III
(Kristi), Christine Fruehauf (Roy), Michael Fenick (Laura), John Fenick
(Alicia); sixteen grandchildren: Amber, Lacy, Danielle, Cory, Alison, Isaac,
Jack, Joey, Max, Emily, Roy, Esme, Morgan, Grace, Isabella, and Madelyn; and six
great-grandchildren: Phillip, Lily, Noelle, Riley, Abigail, and Zachary. A
celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Parish in El
Cajon on October 21, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. A rosary will precede the mass at 1
p.m., and a reception in the Parish Center will follow mass.
Published
by San Diego Union-Tribune on Oct. 17, 2021.
Joe Fenick, 7th company, passed away in his
sleep on Monday 4 October, 2021 from mesothelioma. In addition to being a
great roommate, he was a .great company mate to his 7th company
classmates. Joe was known throughout the brigade from his role of class
photographer. Many of his pictures grace our 1958 Lucky Bag. After
his initial sea tours, Joe went back to grad school and became an Engineering
Duty Officer. In addition to many shipyard and repair facility tours, Joe
served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star.
Joe is survived by his lovely wife, Madelyn, and seven
children: Sandra Otterson, Katherine Horton, Bill Fenick, Joe Fenick III,
Christine Fruehauf. Michael Fenick, and John Fenick. He is also survived
by sixteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Joe was so proud of
his family and he and Madelyn made time to love everyone of them. He is
also survived by a brother, Tom and a sister, Marge.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Grace Church, El
Cajon, CA at 1:30 on the 21st of October. This will be preceded
a rosary service at 1:00. A reception will be held in the church hall at
2:30. In a family gathering, Joe will be laid to rest at Miramar, 26
October at 9:30 AM
Curtiss Hewitt McGaffin, Jr. (14th Co)
(January 13, 1936 - October 2, 2021)
Curtiss H. McGaffin, Jr passed away on Saturday, October 2nd,
2021 after contracting COVID-19. He was 85 years old.
Curt was born in Baltimore, MD on January 13, 1936 to the late
Audrey Merle (Romoser) and Curtiss Hewitt McGaffin, Sr. He attended the
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute in Baltimore, completing the “A Course”
program while competing on their swim team as a powerful back-stroker. He spent
summers with his lifelong friend, Joel, learning to sail the Chesapeake and
finding out the hard way that, “Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. Red sky
at morning, sailor’s warning.”
Upon graduation, he received nomination and was appointed to
the United States Naval Academy, where the Navy Varsity swim team also benefited
from his back-stroke skills. He honed his sailing expertise as a midshipman, and
was enjoying shore leave in Philadelphia, PA when he met Janet M. Hartley at a
YMCA dance.
Curt graduated from the Naval Academy in 1958 with a general
engineering degree but did not receive a commission because of continued
problems with asthma. He accepted an engineering position with Martin-Marietta
Corporation in Middle River, MD and did Design Assurance work on the Saturn and
other rocket programs. He married Janet in October 1958 and settled in the
Baltimore area, welcoming Linda Marie in the summer of 1959 and Valerie Gail in
the summer of 1961.
After nine years with Martin’s, the family relocated to the
Philadelphia suburbs, where Curt was hired by American Electronic Laboratories,
Inc (AEL). He performed Design Assurance studies and testing of military
airborne jammers from 1967 until his retirement in 2001.
Curt was an active member of Our Lady Help of Christians
Catholic Church (OLHC) in Abington PA for 53 years as a eucharistic minister,
usher, cantor, blood drive organizer, and volunteer with Holy Name Society and
Saint Vincent DePaul Society. He also enjoyed participating in life at Gwynedd
Estates, the continuing care community where he spent his later years. The staff
and residents there fondly remember his gentle nature and especially the huge
smile he wore when enjoying his favorite meal, hard-shell crabs.
Curt is survived by his loving daughter Valerie M. Shoulberg,
son-in-law Mark A. Shoulberg, and Grand-daughter Natalie K. Shoulberg, of
Doylestown, PA, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceding him in
death are his beloved wife Janet M. (Hartley), daughter Linda M., and sister
Marguerite (Rush).
Services and interment private at the convenience of the
family due to ongoing COVID concerns. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the American Red Cross.
Services entrusted to the Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home,
Jenkintown, PA. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com
Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home
Phone: (215) 884-0800
507 West Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046
https://www.mcgoldrickfh.com/obituaries/Curtiss-H-McGaffin-Jr?obId=22576276
Gail Lockwood Moran (Wife of Mike Moran (24th Co)) (10/14/21)
Gail
Lockwood Moran, 88, passed peacefully on August 29, 2021 surrounded by family
throughout her last hours. Gail is the daughter of the late Esther and Ernest
Johnson of Manchester, CT.
She grew up in Manchester, CT, the oldest of three girls and graduated from
Manchester High School in 1951. Her close group of childhood friends remained in
touch thoughout the entirety of their lives. Gail went on to Bryant College
where she completed her degree. There, she met her first husband, the late
Stephen Lockwood on an outing to the beach. They were married in 1954 and had
three children, finally settling in Rockville, MD. She was a caring wife,
mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Gail worked for and retired from the City of Rockville. She was active in her
community. She volunteered for the Girl Scouts, belonged to The Garden Club and
The Bridge Club.
Gail met her 2nd husband, Michael Moran when she was in her early sixties, and
they were married 24 joyful years at her passing. Gail and Mike lived in
Gaithersburg, MD for the entirety of their marriage.
Gail Moran is survived by her husband, Michael Moran, daughters Sharon Mancuso
(Dino) of Olney, MD, Deborah Micklus of Atascadero, CA and son Douglas Lockwood
(Julie) of Boyds, MD, step-daughter Monica Rosenquist (John), of Bethesda, MD
and 2 stepsons, Stephen Moran (Carolyn Malon) of West Hartford, CT and David
Moran (April) of Covington, MD. She leaves 2 sisters, Carol Walker (William) of
South Deerfield, MA, Dennise Carter of Manchester, CT, 8 grandchildren, 6
great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, friends and neighbors.
A viewing will be held Sept 7th from 5-7 pm at Pumphrey Funeral Home in
Rockville, MD. A service and burial will be held the following day, Sept 8th,
11am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Gaithersburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The American Heart
Association.
John Daniel Haney, Jr. (16th Co) (9/21/21)
Lt.
Col. John Daniel Haney Jr. USAF Ret died peacefully on 14 September 2021.
Dan was born in Haddonfield, NJ. on October 31, 1936 the first son of John
Daniel Haney and Mary Augusta (Bell) Haney. Dan spent his early childhood in
Lake Charles, LA. and graduated high school in West Orange, NJ. Receiving his
appointment from NJ, Dan attended the US Naval Academy and graduated in 1958.
Pursuing
his dreams of flight, Dan chose to enter the United States Air Force; where he
served several ground tours in the USAF (in the US and South Korea) prior to
finally gaining entrance to flight school. He flew tours in the F-101, F-102 and
transitioned to prop planes to serve in Vietnam, flying combat missions in the
Douglas Skyraider (A1E). Dan was awarded two Silver Stars (Ret. USAF)and two
DFC’s for actions from January to May, 1967.
Following
his combat tour, Dan returned to the States and flew the F-101 and F-106. Dan
subsequently earned a M.Sc. (Engineering) from George Washington University. He
retired from the Air Force when he thought he would “only be flying a desk”
in June 1978. He worked for the NRA as an Executive Vice-President, he worked
for local engineering firms and later on taught school in Virginia.
His
retirement years were marked by his service to his church and to his community.
He held many service posts in Trinity Episcopal Church, including Vestry
service, choir and missions to Africa and Honduras, among others, and he
was very active with Seven Loaves in our community.
Wherever
he was stationed or lived, Dan spent as much time as he could hunting and
fishing. He was always at home in the fields and forests. He took tremendous
delight in the accomplishments of his family, and he loved his many dogs.
Dad
was predeceased by his daughter Friday Elizabeth and by his brothers Robert R.
and Richard A. Haney. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Annabelle Stovall
Haney, his son Daniel Lloyd Haney and his beloved grandson Colton Metcalfe
Haney, all from Middleburg, VA. Dan leaves his brother Peter, in Canada, and a
niece and nephews in Oregon, Georgia, North Carolina and Canada.
Dan
lived a life of honor, loyalty and service to his country, his family and his
church. He will be deeply missed by those he left.
A
funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, 24 September 2021 at Trinity
Episcopal Church, Upperville, VA, with a small reception to follow. Lt.
Col. John Daniel Haney Jr. (USAF Ret) will be buried in
Arlington National Cemetery sometime next year.
The
family wishes for all stories and memories of Dan to be emailed to [email protected]
or mailed to the family at 34572 Welbourne Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 for later
generations to enjoy.
In
lieu of flowers or gifts, any donations shall be made in Dan’s name to the
Alzheimer’s Association.
Royston
Funeral Homes – Middleburg
106 E. Washington St.
Middleburg, VA 20117
Phone:
540-687-5400
https://www.roystonfuneralhome.net/obituaries/John-Daniel-Haney-Jr?obId=22401948#/obituaryInfo
John David Peters (13th Co) 9/20/21
I regret to inform you
that JD died on 20 Sept 2021. The following is a brief explanation from Joan:
JD was suffering from
Alzheimer's/dementia, but on the 26th of August he took a fall which resulted,
in essence - a tear in the inner aorta membrane. He did not last long
thereafter.
Punchbowl services
will be sometime in October when the 2 granddaughters have a school break.
Carl John Triebes
Jr. (8th Co) (8th Co)
(9/10/21)
(JANUARY 2,
1935 – AUGUST 26, 2021)
Captain
Carl J, Triebes, Jr. USN (Ret), passed away peacefully at his home in The
Woodlands, Texas, on August 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He died of metastatic bone cancer; he was 86 years old.
Born in
Pueblo, Colorado in 1935, he was the son of the late Carl J. Triebes and Lucille
M. Jones Triebes. He graduated from
Centennial High School, as did both of his parents, and attended Pueblo Junior
College for one year prior to entering the United States Naval Academy under the
congressional appointment of the late Senator Eugene Millikin.
While at
the Naval Academy, he was a member of the Glee Club, on the Lucky Bag staff,
Class Ring and Crest committee, and was manager of the Cross Country team.
He graduated with the class of 1958 and was a member of the 8th Company.
Upon
graduation, Carl was commissioned an Ensign and assigned to USS George Clymer
(APA-27) for one year prior to attending submarine school.
He was qualified in submarines on USS Rock (AGSS-274) and subsequently
served on USS Ronquil (SS-396) before attending Massachusetts Institute of
Technology where he earned a MS Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine
Engineering and a Naval Engineer Degree.
After being
designated Engineering Duty, Carl was assigned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard,
Vallejo, CA where he was a ship superintendent and type desk officer for SSN-637
class submarine construction. Subsequent
assignments included SSN Overhaul Project Manager at SUPSHIP Pascagoula, MS, and
Repair Officer on USS Simon Lake (AS-33) home ported in Rota, Spain.
He then served on the Staff of COMSUBLANT, Norfolk, VA as Maintenance
Officer and completed his Navy career as the Deputy Supervisor of Shipbuilding
at Newport News, VA.
Retiring
from the Navy in 1982, Carl took a position with Transworld Drilling Company in
Lafayette, LA where he was the general manager for Gulf Coast offshore drilling
operations. In 1993 he accepted a
position with American Bureau of Shipping (Quality Evaluations) in Houston, TX
where he was the Director of Audit until retirement in 1998.
Carl is
survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Donna E. Davenport, son Philip and
his wife Margaret Woolverton Triebes of Pflugerville, TX, daughter Paula and her
husband Paul L. Templet of The Woodlands,TX, and grandchildren William and
Katherine Triebes, and Joseph, Benjamin, and Claire Templet.
His parents and sister, Martha, predeceased him.
Carl was a
life member of the Naval Institute, the Naval Submarine League, and the American
Society of Naval Engineers where he served as Chairman of the Tidewater Chapter
in 1981. In 1992 he taught
Engineering Graphics as an adjunct professor at the University of Southwest
Louisiana. For many years he and his
wife delivered Meals on Wheels in their community of The Woodlands, TX.
A committal
service and inurnment will be held at the Naval Academy Columbarium on a date to
be announced.
Ray Sterling Hardy, Jr. (13th Co) 9/10/21
Mary Selma Hardy 9/10/21
Ray Sterling Hardy was born on November 15, 1935, in Oakland, California to Agnes and Raymond Hardy. Ray was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended the US Naval Academy. He was a competitive sailor and captained the Annapolis offshore racer "Highland Light" all four years at the academy. He entered naval service in 1958 and had a distinguished naval career, serving mainly in the Pacific fleet. Ray was a family man first and foremost and would not pursue transfers that would be difficult for his family. He was a devoted Episcopalian, served in the lay ministry, and was a lifelong Mason, as well.
Mary Selma Hardy (ne Dinant) was born on February 11, 1931, in San Diego to Marian, or Mimi to family and friends, and Paul Dinant. She graduated in 1949 from San Diego High School. Being highly creative, Mary painted pictures and sketched illustrations for local publications and personal pleasure. She wrote comedy material for stand-up comedians and was once offered a position, which she turned down, writing for the Smothers Brothers television show. Mary's greatest interest was in textile arts and she created many beautiful stitchery pictures, quilts, and stuffed toys in her own unmistakable style. In addition to creating her own art, Mary shared her skills and ideas by teaching in schools and workshops. Her ideas and techniques are still an influence on current and future artists.
Mary and Ray were introduced through family friends and
fell in love. They were married on March 7, 1960 in Santa Barbara at the city
hall. they spent their life together with their family moving duty stations, San
Diego, Monterey, Honolulu, Key West and finally back to San Diego Mary and Ray's
life revolved around their children, pets and their many dear friends. Their
holiday feasts were joyous occasions that served as milestones to mark the year
by. They peacefully passed away within a month and a week of each other. Ray
died April 1, 2021 and Mary followed him shortly after on May 8. They are
survived by their family and countless friends. Their sons Paul, Martin and wife
Linda, Frederic and wife Fiona, and James and wife Robin; their grandchildren
Alana, Casey, Rindy, Maraya, Robyn, Sophia, and Izabel; and their
great-grandchildren Brinley, Maelyn, Raylee, Mason, and Levi. There shall be a
celebration of life on September 17, 2021 at ZLAC Rowing Club, 1111 Pacific
Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, from 1 - 3pm. Please join us to remember the
loving Mary and Ray.
Kenneth Francis Mitchell (10th Co) 9/1/21
Update 01/15/22
Dear Classmates,
Just to ensure that you have the full info
on the event I am sending complete details for it. I also need a positive
response if you expect to attend.
The funeral service is February 2, 2022 at
2PM in the Main Chapel at USNA. The inurnment at the Columbarium will
follow immediately, The club will be available after the funeral service for
those not desiring to attend the inurnment at the Columbarium.
Indoor Events: ANY indoor event that
contains a dining and/or alcohol service component: ‐ Masks:
Required, except while eating and drinking. ‐ Proof of vaccination,
or negative test within 72 hrs: required for all participants. Proof of
Vaccination: o Guests must be “fully vaccinated.” o “Fully vaccinated”
is defined as starting – 2 weeks after receiving the second of 2 doses of
Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or 2 weeks after receiving the single dose
Johnson & Johnson vaccine. o For those who received an alternate vaccination
(typically individuals living outside the US), “fully vaccinated” will be
based on those vaccines approved by the World Health Organization and may
include alternate vaccinations (e.g., AstraZeneca/Oxford, etc.) o Guests shall
provide proof of vaccination (CDC COVID‐19 Vaccination Card, digital copy,
or equivalent record) upon event check‐in. Proof of vaccination shall be
maintained by guests when onboard the Naval Academy. Documentation of Negative
Test: o In lieu of vaccination documentation, individuals may present
documentation of a negative test, conducted within 72 hours of the commencement
of the event. o Proof of negative test documentation shall be maintained by
guests when onboard the Naval Academy.
Update 10/31/21
LCDR
Kenneth Francis Mitchell, US Navy (ret) passed away peacefully at home on
Sunday, August 29,2021 at the age of 85 surrounded by loved ones. Ken
“Mitch” Mitchell was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 26, 1936 to
Kenneth William Mitchell and Adelaide Gregory Mitchell. Throughout his life he
treasured memories of growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by cousins, especially
favorite cousins Joan Marie Glover and Noreen Goodwin.
He moved
with his parents to California in 1948 and at the outbreak of the Korean War
traveled by ocean liner to the territory of Hawaii where his father was
stationed at Pearl Harbor. He spent his teenage years exploring the forests and
beaches around Oahu and developing his love of the ocean and traditional
Hawaiian surfing. He developed his lifelong fascination with aviation growing up
around Hickam Field and stowed away on a flight to Guam at the age of 15.
He returned
to the mainland in 1954 to attend the United States Naval Academy and was a
member of the Class of 1958. He maintained lifelong friendships with his
classmates in Company 10, particularly with the families of late classmates Dick
Lovejoy and Odie O’Donnell, whose families became extensions of his own. He
sponsored godson Chris Lovejoy as a midshipman and regularly attended Class of
58reunions throughout his life, undeterred by health issues in his later years.
After
graduation from the Academy, Ken Mitchell attended flight training school in
Pensacola, Florida and Corpus Christi, Texas and embarked on a career as a Naval
Aviator in 1960. He joined Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron 34 and served both
ashore at Quonset Point and on the aircraft carrier USS Essex, surviving the
North Atlantic storm that severely damaged the vessel and distinguishing himself
as a member of the U.S. Naval Blockade Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
He
completed one of the most difficult curricula at the Naval Post Graduate School
in 1965, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electronic engineering. He
earned a Naval Achievement Medal as a Flight Instructor and Quality Control
Officer for VT-31 in Corpus Christi, Texas and served as Training and
Administration Officer for VS-38 in North Island, California. His tour as an
Aircraft Commander in the Vietnam conflict at the Gulf of Tonkin earned the
Meritorious Unit Commendation and the VietnamService Medal. He returned to the
Naval Academy in 1970, where he taught Electrical Engineering andserved in the
Naval Systems Engineering Command.
He retired
from the Navy in 1978 and embarked on a new career as a member of the senior
technical taff of a technology think
tank, Propulsion Dynamics, Inc. in Annapolis where he developed cutting edge
computer control systems for Navy ships.
Mitch is
survived by his wife Pauline (Polly) Bower Mitchell; daughters from his first
marriage to Shirley Sowell Mitchell, Cathryn Mitchell Reid and her husband
William, and Carolyn Mitchell; step daughter Carlyle Menne Jacinto and her
husband Noel; step son Peter Menne; son Kenneth William Mitchell, II and his
wife Kristin; daughter Grace Mitchell Westreich and her husband Jonathan;
grandchildren Jay and Tony Jacinto and Linat, Shirite and Nathan Westreich; his
brother Robert Mitchell and sisters Deborah Mitchell Burger and Geraldine
Mitchell Obi; many fondly remembered cousins from New York; his godson LTCOL
Christopher Lovejoy, USMC (ret) and numerous friends from the U.S. Naval Academy
Class of 1958.
Visitation
will be at Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Road in Edgewater on
Wednesday November 3, 2021 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. A
service will be held at the U.S. Naval Academy Main Chapel on Wednesday,
February 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm
Russell Vernon Mowery (21st Co) (08/10/21)
On August 9, 2021, Russell Mowery passed away peacefully at
his home in Portsmouth, Rhode Island with his wife Nancy and children beside
him. Born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1934, Russ always had a song in his heart.
He attended Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio where, as Drum Major, he
struck up the Massillon Tiger Swing Band with his forward strut. He brought his
buoyant spirit to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1954, graduating in 1958. Russ
earned his wings as a naval aviator in 1959 and obtained his master of education
from the University of Virginia in 1966. He went on to serve his country during
the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War and the Cold War as well as other
numerous missions. When a fellow aviator's plane and entire crew was downed
during the Vietnam War, Russ volunteered to step in to take his place and finish
his mission. He primarily flew the P-3 Orion, the world's premier antisubmarine
and maritime surveillance air craft.
Russ served in several squadrons and flew multiple deployments, seeing almost
every corner of the globe. One particular highlight of his service was being
stationed as an exchange instructor with the Canadian Forces in Greenwood, Nova
Scotia, a rare honor for an American servicemen (1969-1972).
He went on to become the Commanding Officer of VP8 (also known as the
"Tigers") in Brunswick, Maine. That service was a source of special
pride to him, and he was admired and beloved as Commander of the P-3 Orion unit.
His last assignment was at the Naval War College in Newport where he served
until he retired until 1979. Russ began his civilian career in financial
planning, but found a new professional home in real estate, where he excelled at
helping others find their homes. He worked first for Carey, Richmond &
Viking and then became part-owner of Redwood Viking. Russ's clients were
uniformly impressed by his warmth, integrity, good humor, and professionalism.
Russ Mowery was blessed in his personal as well as professional life. He married
his high school sweetheart, Nancy Anne Russell as his wife in 1958. They had
four children, and the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage in June. Russ was
devoted to his family and friends - known to all as a "stand-up guy,"
one who could be counted on. He saw the best in others and was always eager to
help. Russ was an active parishioner and a lector at St. Barnabas Catholic
Church for many years. He enjoyed both golf and duplicate bridge. Russ is
preceded in death by his son Ronald Mowery and is survived by his wife Nancy,
three of their children: Michael Mowery, Mary Anne Mowery Segerson, Teresa Anne
Mowery, seven grandchildren: Christopher Segerson, Katie Zilgme, Kevin Segerson,
Rachel Mowery, Kelly Mowery, Charlotte Mowery and Layla Mowery and his first
great grandson, Victor Segerson Zilgme (born July 11, 2021).
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM in St.
Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Burial will be
private.
William Raymond Bumgardner (22nd Co) (08/10/21)
Ray Bumgardner (22Co.) died December 31, 2020 as a result of
colon cancer.
Nancy Stremic (Wife of Tony Stremic (20th Co) (8/10/21)
From Nancy's Daughter:
Nancy Stremic of Haymarket, Virginia, formerly of Norristown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on July 28,2020. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Lynn Johnson of Gainesville, Virginia (husband Chris) and granddaughters Kelly Johnson of St. Petersburg, Florida and Meghan Johnson of St. Augustine, Florida; Son, David Stremic of Round Hill, Virginia (wife Maria); Sister, Janet Zimmerman (husband Bill); Nieces, Karen Corkery (husband Gerry and family), Kathi Rees (husband Jay and family), Tammy Slivka (husband Jeff and family), Wendy McElhinney (husband Kevin and family), and Cindy Hussie (husband Kieran and family).
Nancy was born December 22, 1934 in Reading, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Ughes. She grew up in Norristown, PA. Nancy graduated from Bryn Mawr College as a registered nurse. Nancy married Anthony Stremic in August 1958. She worked at various hospitals in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and California depending upon where her husband was stationed in the United States Marine Corps. She finished her nursing career as the clinic aide at White Oaks Elementary in Burke, VA. She worked there for over 20 years and enjoyed every minute of it.
Nancy adored her family and loved being a mother to her three children (Son, Mark Stremic of Haymarket, Virginia, passed away in 2014) and a grandmother to her two granddaughters. Nancy loved the beach and spent many summer days on the Jersey shore or on the beach in Corolla, North Carolina. She also enjoyed feeding the many birds, especially the crows, and squirrels that visited her backyard. We love you, Moo, and we are so thankful you were our Mom and Grandmother. You are with Markie and Dad and Jesus now and we know that makes you happy! The service at Quantico will be private.
Contributions
can be made in her memory to St. Jude Research Children's Hospital: https://www.stjude.org/
Edwin Barden Smedberg (19th Co)
(8/9/21)
Update 12/10/21
Ted's Funeral Services will be on Monday, December 20th at Arlington National Cemetery. Meet at the Arlington National Cemetary Admin building at 1015. Everyone attending must have a valid I.D. This will be checked at the gate along with your vehicle. Anyone who who does not have an ID needs to go to the following website to get a visitors pass:
https://pass.aie.army.mil/jbmhh
Everyone is invited to a reception at the Ft Myer
Officer’s Club after the cemetery service.
Beverly Smedberg <<[email protected]>>
Nancy Smedberg Nugent<<[email protected]>>
Update 8/26/21
Obituary:
Capt. Edwin Barden Smedberg (USN Ret.)
(13 JULY, 1934 – 7 AUGUST, 2021)
Captain Edwin Barden "Ted"
Smedberg, USN (Ret) died quietly in his sleep with his wife and a few of his
children at his side at Walter Reed National Medical Center on 7 August, 2021.
Born in Annapolis, MD on 13 July, 1934, he was the son of Vice Admiral and Mrs.
William R. Smedberg, III. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy on 4 June
1958.
Soon after graduation, on 7 June 1958, Ted
married Beverly Hogle, the daughter of Vice Admiral and Mrs. Reynold D. Hogle,
He then entered flight training and received his "Wings of Gold" as a
Naval Aviator on 25 January 1960 in Corpus Christi, TX.
Upon receiving his wings, Ted served in
various Ant-Submarine (VS) squadrons. Those tours were interspersed with shore
duty at the Naval Academy, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and the
Bureau of Naval Personnel. His first command was the Navy Recruiting District in
Dallas. This was followed by Command of VS-29, the first Pacific Fleet Squadron
to deploy the S-3A Viking. Following a tour as Deputy Commander of the Navy
Recruiting Command, Ted was selected for major shore command and served as
Commander, Navy Recruiting Area Seven, headquartered in Dallas. After two years
in Dallas, he was assigned as Commanding Officer of the Naval Air Facility
Atsugi, Japan.
His final tour of duty was with the Office
of Naval Research in Washington, DC. Ted logged 4,300 hours in Naval aircraft
and amassed 420 carrier landings, 260 of which were night operational landings.
In addition to various campaign and unit awards his personal awards include the
Legion of Merit, five Meritorious Service medals and one strike flight Air
Medal.
Upon retiring from active duty in 1987, he
committed his second career to the Roman Catholic Faith through 30+ years of
service at St. John Academy in McLean, VA as an administrator as well as a tutor
in Math and Science. He particularly enjoyed mentoring struggling students. He
also was a strong supporter of youth sports, particularly baseball where he
served as a little league umpire for many years. An avid golfer, he was
instrumental in organizing annual outings to Hilton Head with his Naval Academy
classmates for over 20 years.
He is survived by Beverly, his wife of 63
years, five children, 14 grandchildren and eight great-grand children with two
more on the way.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St.
John the Beloved in McLean on 13 August, 2021. He will be interred in Arlington
National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in
Ted’s name to Shriners Hospitals for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital, or Divine Mercy Care.
Murphy Funeral Homes
1102 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-533-0341
Update: 8/10/21
Funeral Arrangements
Wake
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
Murphy’s Funeral Home
1102 West Broad St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
Mass
Friday Aug 13, 2021
St. John the Beloved
6420 Linway Terrace
McLean, VA 22101
From Gordo:
I regret to inform you that after a lengthy battle with cancer Ted died on 7 Aug.
John Thomas Wells, Jr. (19th Co)
Update: 8/10/21 : Obituary
John T. Wells, Jr. ‘58
John was born in
Burgaw, NC, was raised in Eastern North Carolina and graduated as Valedictorian
from Burgaw High School in 1953. After
High School he attended the University of North Carolina prior to getting a
Congressional Appointment to the United States Naval Academy. In
1954 he entered the Academy with the Class of 1958 and graduated with the 19th
company on June 4, 1958. Upon
graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United
States Air Force and married Nancy Beisber of Elm Grove Wisconsin on graduation
day.
Subsequently, he
attended various flight training courses and also served as an instructor.
In 1964 John was assigned to the U.S. European Command in Wiesbaden,
Germany in an Intelligence capacity and then went to the Strategic Air Command
(SAC) with flight duty in Reconnaissance operations.
He flew in Vietnam during the war. Other
requirements were met in South East Asia and Korea.
He accrued over 100 combat missions in the process.
Awards included the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with one oak leaf
cluster, the Air Medal with eleven oak leaf clusters, and the Joint Service
Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster.
After retiring
from the Air Force in 1979, John served in Aero Space operations at the Florida
Space Center, initially, at the Naval Ordnance Test Unit.
Later he took a position with McDonnell Douglas (later Boeing) at the
Kennedy Space Center in support of Space Shuttle Operations until fully retiring
in 1992.
John is survived
by his wife of 63 years, the former Nancy Beisber of Elm Grove, Wisconsin, sons
Robert and Richard, daughter-in-law Danielle, daughter Jennifer, two
grandchildren, Mathew and Rebekah, and a brother James
Barden Wells.
Services were
held Friday, July 30, 2021 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
John
T. Wells Jr. & Taylor Keith ‘58
William Edwin Davis Geoghegan (Non Grad) (7/29/61)
William
Edwin Davis Geoghegan, Jr “Ed”, 86, of Pinehurst, NC died Monday morning,
June 14, 2021, peacefully at home.
Mr.
Geoghegan was born in Cambridge, Maryland on February 18, 1935, to the late
William Edwin Davis and Sally Branch Geoghegan.
He attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and
later attended the US Naval Academy. He completed his studies in mechanical
engineering at George Washington University. After graduating, Ed began his own
mechanical, electrical, plumbing engineering design firm in the DC metropolitan
area from 1963 until his retirement in 2004.Mr. Geoghegan led his team in the
design of innovative MEP systems for commercial work such as office buildings,
schools, and churches both locally and internationally.
He was very instrumental in promoting the use of geothermal systems.
When asked where the mechanical room would be located, he would take
people to the football field and say, “you are standing on it”. He
participated in design-build teams to design geothermal systems for entire
military bases including the housing units in the United States and abroad. Mr.
Geoghegan resided with his family for 30 years in Frederick, Maryland before
retiring to Pinehurst in 2004. He
was an active member of Pinehurst United Methodist Church and a member of Moore
County Men’s Republican Club. Ed
was preceded in death by his sister, Alberta Ingram; son, Andrew Morrow
Geoghegan.
Mr.
Geoghegan is survived by his wife, Gayle; 7 children, John Geoghegan of
Haymarket, VA, Abigail Geoghegan (Christi Blauwkamp) of Yucca Valley, CA,
Kimberly (Jonathan) Dressler of Davidson, Scott (Laura) Geoghegan of N. Palm
Beach, Fl, Jennifer (Steven) Ryall of Bethany Beach, DE, James (Brandi)
Geoghegan of Concord, April Geoghegan of Johnson City, TN; his brother, David
(Libby) Geoghen of Hydes, MD; 15 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren.
Also
survived by Sister-in-law, Carolyn (Paul) Shafer of Pinehurst; Brother-in-Law,
William (Diane) Palmer of Naples, FL; many loved nieces & nephews.
A memorial
service will be held at Pinehurst United Methodist Church, 4111 airport Rd.,
Pinehurst, NC, Monday, June 21st at 3:00 pm with Pastor David Beam officiating.
In lieu of
flowers, donations may be sent to First Health Hospice Foundation, 150
Applecross Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Care of the
family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.
Crumpler
Funeral Home-Aberdeen
Mailing Address:
40229
US 1 Hwy S.
Aberdeen, NC 28315
Tel:
1-910-944-9400
https://sandhillssentinel.com/obituary-for-william-edwin-davis-geoghegan-jr-of-pinehurst/
John Frank Gamboa (17th Co) (07/09/21)
August 12, 1933-July 8.2021
Update 7/30/21
Frank Gamboa Memorial
From Gordo:
The loss of one of our Class Leaders, Frank Gamboa, has caused
a large number of you to indicate your interest in a donation in his memory. I
have arranged with the Alumni Association for a semi-automatic process that will
enable you to make a donation to the ’58 created Chuck Larson Memorial Fund in
Frank’s memory. As part of this process his widow, Linda, will be notified.
Here is the process:
Simply dial 1-410-295-4115. Ask for Liz Root. She is the
Director of the Gift Administration Team. If she is not there, all of her
assistants can handle this as well. Tell her that you wish to donate (whatever
amount) in Frank’s memory to the Larson Memorial Fund (65580200). Provide the
responder with your credit card number. If you prefer to send a check, simply
explain that to the responder and get the address. It is that simple.
If you have any problem with this process, please call me at
703-437-0074.
Gordo
Update: 07/13/21
From Gordo:
Dear Classmates,
John "Frank" Gamboa passed away on July 8, 2021 of
complications following hip replacement surgery.
Funeral service at the Church of the Holy Comforter, in
Vienna, Virginia, will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.
A reception at the church will follow the service.
An Inurnment Service at the U S. Naval Academy Columbarium, in
Annapolis, Maryland, will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
A reception will follow at the Naval Academy Officers and
Faculty Club.
The following contains an obituary on his Funeral Home page:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/fairfax-va/john-gamboa-10263090
I will be forwarding info shortly regarding appropriate
memorial donation procedures.
Gordo
Obituary (7/13/21)
Frank Gamboa died of
Parkinson’s complications following hip replacement surgery on July 8, 2021.
He was 88 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Linda, his
son Jack and granddaughter Emma, of Portland, Oregon, and his daughter Judy and
granddaughter Loren, of Middleburg, Virginia.
A native of Lone
Pine, California, Frank was the third child of Enriqueta and Teodulo Gamboa, who
fled Mexico during the Revolution. He and his 6 siblings were first generation
Americans. He graduated from Lone Pine High School, attended Los Angeles Junior
College, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958, in the 17th
Company. He earned a Communications Engineering degree from the Navy
Postgraduate School, and a Masters Degree in Government from University of
Maryland.
Frank was a Surface
Warfare officer who served on shore duty in the U.S., as well as in Korea,
Bahrain, and Panama; and on ships in both the Pacific and Atlantic Fleets. He
commanded USS Fort Fisher (LSD-40) , USS Vancouver (LPD-2), and he was Commodore
of the 7 ships in Amphibious Squadron 3 in the Pacific Fleet. He also commanded
the Naval Communications Station Balboa, in the Panama Canal Zone. He served in
the Pentagon as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Equal Opportunity.
Frank retired from the Navy after 30 years of service. Frank Gamboa’s service
awards include: the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service
Medal (3 awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal (2 awards), and the Navy
Commendation Medal, and several campaign and unit award ribbons.
Frank
served as Vice President of the USNA Class of 1958, giving generously of his
time, and successfully nominated 5 members of the class of 1958 for USNA
Distinguished Graduate Awards. From 1994 to 2006, he and Linda ran Gamboa
International Corporation, an environmental management consulting company.
During John McCain’s 2000 Presidential Campaign. Frank
was a surrogate speaker and Coordinator for Veterans and POWs. Frank
was often interviewed and featured in biographies in print and film for his
longtime friendship with John McCain, who was his roommate at the Naval Academy
and a dear friend.
Frank
wrote his memoir, El Capitan, the Making of an American Naval Officer, in 2011.
He developed a management plan for success for future Surface Warfare Officers,
through “Another Link in the Chain,” a mentorship program linking the class
of 1958 with the class of 2008. He was a loyal Navy Football and ‘58 tailgate
fan.
Frank
was a parishioner who served as an usher, and on the Senior Saints Ministries at
the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia.
In
Frank’s memory, you may wish to donate to the Naval Academy Chuck Larson
Ethical Leadership Fund, or to the Church of the Holy Comforter
in Vienna, Virginia.
From Gordo: (7/9/21)
I am
profoundly saddened to have to report that Frank Gamboa, one of our class
leaders, died this morning (8 July) at 0700. Frank had been bravely
fighting Parkinsons Disease as well as personal physical problems.
He will
be sadly missed. I will report on funeral arrangements as soon as I have them.
Ralph John Carestia (20th Co) 07/9/21)
Update from Pete Russell
Ralph Carestia Obituary
Ralph
Carestia, of Rockville, MD, died on 8 July 2021. He was born on 19 June 1936 in
Pottsville, PA to Anthony Carestia and Angeline Mete, in the heart of
Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region.
Ralph
loved sports and was very athletic. He received All-American football honors as
a fullback in high school, and State of Pennsylvania honors in track for both
low hurdles and javelin throw.
He entered the Naval Academy by competitive presidential appointment,
graduating with the Class of 1958, 20th Company.
At the Academy he played football and excelled on the varsity track team,
reaching the Penn State Relays.
Ralph was commissioned Ensign, U.S. Navy Supply Corps.
Ralph’s
first “assignment” was to trade in his cleats to marry his bride of 63
years, the former Shirley Stromberg of Silver Spring, MD whom he met at the 1956
Navy-Notre Dame football game in Baltimore. After attending Navy Supply Corps
School in Athens, GA, he served afloat as Supply Officer of USS
Purdy (DD-734) out of Newport, RI, then ashore in logistics at Naval
Security Stations at Fort Meade, MD and in Washington DC, until concluding his
active Navy service as a Lieutenant in 1962.
Ralph then joined Stromberg Sheet Metal Works in Beltsville, MD. The
company was founded in 1940 by his father-in-law Paul Stromberg. Ralph soon
became part owner of the company which rapidly grew and, after 25 years, they
sold the company to its employees. During the ensuing years, Ralph became the
owner of a refrigeration company, two warehouses, and a supply company, all of
which he later sold, and in 1993 he purchased the Studebaker’s nightclubs in
Rockville and Tyson's Corner, VA; and a restaurant in Germantown, MD. By 2005
Ralph had sold or closed the nightclubs and restaurant to retire and reflect on
"a real fun period in my life" as he phrased it.
Ralph
was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus member and former President of his
neighborhood association. He coached soccer, could be found at every football
game of his son and grandsons, was a “true believer” in the Washington
Redskins, an avid golfer, and loved skiing. He had a corny sense of humor and
loved to laugh and enjoy life to the fullest.
Ralph
is survived by his wife, Shirley, and five children: a son, Anthony Carestia,
and four daughters, Debbie Thompson, Sandy Mercer, Karen Crocker, and Angela
Tranquil; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of
life was held on 15 July 2021 in Rockville, MD.
I
James Roger Lyons (6th Co) (7/9/21)
October 6, 1935 – June 30, 2021
James
Roger Lyons, U.S.N. Cdr. (Ret.), of Annandale, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at
INOVA Hospital. He was born in Easton on October 6, 1935, to the parents of
William Raymond Lyons and Sara Rittenhouse Lyons.
James
(who went by Roger) graduated from Easton High School and attended Johns Hopkins
University before entering the United States Naval Academy and graduating in
1958. He married his beloved wife, Katherine Johnston Lyons, and completed sea
duty before attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to earn a Civil
Engineering degree and join the U.S.N. Civil Engineer Corps.
During
his naval career he was stationed in Virginia, South Carolina, Vietnam, Spain,
Rhode Island, and Washington D.C, the last where he earned an MBA from George
Washington University. His naval experiences included: a brief stint following
the Galveston (CLG-3) from port to yard and back, preparation for facilities for
the Poseidon system and the Air Force’s C5A, and later taking command of the
U.S. Naval Mobile Construction (Seabee) Battalion 40 in Guam. He returned to the
D.C area and was stationed there until retiring from the Navy. He then embarked
on his second career with George Washington University as the Director of
Facilities and Planning. With GWU he managed design, construction, and
maintenance of the university’s real property until his final retirement.
Rog
loved golfing, hunting, fishing, and his family. He
is survived by his wife Katherine, two children: Kate
Herndon (Todd), John Lyons (Joanne), and four grandchildren: Chris, Daniel,
Virginia, and Michelle.
James Simon Silldorf (5th Co) 7/5/21
From Lance Massey:
Jim Silldorff died on 1 January 2020.
In recognition of his military service, James was laid to rest
at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery on January 22, 2020. The Neptune
Society of Fairfield, CA, was entrusted with his final arrangements.
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Dennis Michael Cunningham (18th Co) (6/25/21)
Update 7/5/21:
Dennis M.
(Mike) Cunningham, Lieutenant Colonel, USMC (Ret.) of Locust Grove, VA, died at
his home on Monday, June 21, 2021 from lung and brain cancers resulting from
exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He would have been 85 years old on June 29,
2021.
Mike was
born in South Bend, IN on June 29, 1936 to John C. and Janet M. (Cunningham)
Finn of Orillia, Ontario. He was adopted by James A. and Mary L. (Talbert)
Cunningham of South Bend, IN. He attended Wabash High School until 1952 when the
family moved to Lafayette, IN and transferred to Culver Military Academy
graduating in 1954. He received a congressional appointment to the United States
Naval Academy and graduated with the 18th Company in the Great Class of 1958. He
was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps.
Mike served
at various posts and stations throughout the Corps as an Infantry Officer until
retiring at Quantico in June of 1981. While stationed at the Marine Barracks in
Norfolk, VA he met Clara (Maxine) Scott of Marion, VA. They were married from
June 1961 until her death in April 2003. Together, they raised four children,
Mark, Theodore, Sydma and James.
Mike
participated in combat operations in the Dominican Republic in 1965, serving as
Headquarters Commandant of the 6th MEU, and in the Republic of Viet Nam with
First Battalion, First Marines in 1966-67. He commanded Alfa Company and served
as the Battalion Operations Officer. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Navy
Commendation Medal, both with Combat V's. In addition, he was awarded several
other personal and unit decorations, including a Meritorious Service Medal, a
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and two Presidential Unit Citations.
During
Mike's active service, he earned a master's degree in Technology of Management
from American University under the Marine Corps' Special Education Program and a
Master of Business Administration degree while serving as the Executive Officer
of the NROTC unit at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He was also a graduate of
the Armed Forces Staff College.
Following
retirement from the Marine Corps in 1981, Mike joined MCI Communications
Corporation in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1996. He then served on the adjunct
faculties of University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College in
Fredericksburg, VA until 2010.
In 2009,
Mike met Dorothy (Dottie) Hanners. After an extended courtship, they married on
St. Patrick's Day in 2020. They loved to travel, square dance, attend plays and
concerts, and to spend time with family, friends, and each other. Among their
fondest memories were gatherings with their blended and extended families. The
Outer Banks of NC, Myrtle Beach, SC and Manitoulin Island in Canada were among
their favorite locations. "Uncle Mike's Place" in Fredericksburg, VA
was the gathering place for extended families from the United States and Canada
to share love and celebrate the holidays.
Mike is
preceded in death by his wife Maxine, son Mark Hatzopoulos of Norfolk, VA,
brother William Finn of Aurora, ON and son-in-law Gray Williamson of Bethany WV.
Mike is
survived by his loving wife and companion Dottie, his sons Theodore Hatzopoulos
of Norfolk, VA and James Cunningham of Miami, FL, and his daughter Sydma
Hatzopoulos of Bethany, WV. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Nicolas
Hatzopoulos and Sara Hatzopoulos Yeiser, and two great granddaughters. Also
surviving are his brother Murray Finn and wife, Linda, of Elliot Lake, ON, his
cousin Al Cunningham and wife, Mary, of Kitchener, ON, several nieces, nephews,
grandnieces and grandnephews, and Dottie's two sons, James and Christopher, and
their families.
Funeral
arrangements are being handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, VA. A
memorial service will be held at Lake of the Woods Church, Locust Grove, VA at
11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Burial at Quantico National Cemetery
follows at 1:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to a memorial reception to
be held in the National Museum of the Marine Corps Medal of Honor Lobby at 1:30
p.m.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mike's memory to the American Cancer
Society.
An online
guestbook is available at johnsoncares.com.
Johnson
Funeral Home & Crematory
31440 Constitution Hwy
Locust Grove, VA 22508
6/25/21
Mike Cunningham’s (18th Co) wife advised that
Mike passed away on 21 June. Mike has suffered with cancer for a number of
years and was in hospice care when he passed. Mike’s funeral is
scheduled to be held at 1400 on July 1st at the Lake of the Woods
Church . Thereafter Mike’s body will be buried at the Quantico National
Cemetery.
Lake of the Woods Church
1 Church Lane
Locust Grove, VA 22508
Mike’s wife is Dottie Hanners. Her contact info is: 540-455-3427; email
address: [email protected].
John Thorpe Pettit, Jr. (7th Co) (6/16/21)
From Jack's daughter, Dawn:
Jack Pettit passed away June11, 2021 several days after hip surgery from a blood clot. Jack's wife, Marge, is at Lake View Nursing Home at 2425 Lower State Road in Doylestown, Pa. 18901 and is recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery, and is not expected to live more than 3 months from now. Jack will be cremated and his ashes will be kept at the funeral home until his wife passes and is cremated. Then the two of them will be buried together in Doylestown, according to their daughter. No flowers are necessary, again according to their daughter
Sandra T. Pidgeon (Wife of Bob Pidgeon (2nd Co)) (5/14/21)
Sandra T.
Pidgeon
(June 22, 1936 - May 01, 2021)
Sandra T.
Pidgeon 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday May1st after an extended stay at
Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She is predeceased by her
husband Robert H. Pidgeon. Sandra is survived by her children, Kevin Murphy,
Jill Baboulis, Brian Murphy, Matthew Murphy and their families. She is also
survived by a sister Celeste who resides in Florida and a brother Mark who lives
in California, bother-in-law David Pidgeon of New haven Vt., sister-in-law Linda
and Howard Kelton of East Middlebury, VT and their family, several cousins and
dear friends Frank and Michelle Kurek of Westford VT.
Sandra was
born June 22nd 1936, daughter of Royce and Elaine (Provost) Tucker in Vergennes
VT. She graduated from Vergennes High School in 1954 and attended Castleton
College.
Sandra’s
childhood was spent growing up both in Vergennes and in Boston. One of her
favorite things to do in Boston was to spend her days at the Museum.
Sandra had
two careers in life; first as a School Teacher and then later in life as an
Interior Designer. She often remarked how much she enjoyed both. She and Rob
moved several times together but always called Vermont home.
A special
thanks to Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center for making her stay
as comfortable as possible and for continually thinking outside of the box in
order to make it so.
Sandra will
have a Committal Service along with Rob at the Columbarium located on the
grounds of the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland in July.
Sanderson
Funeral Service
117 South Main Street
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
(802)
388-2311
https://www.sandersonfuneralservice.com/obituary/sandra-pidgeon
Kenneth Lewis Gebhart (14th Co) (5/6/21)
Kenneth L. Gebhart, 85, passed away
Thursday, April 29, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was a loving
husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He had a long and varied career in
aviation as a Naval Aviator flying patrol planes, and also as an Air Force pilot
flying fighters. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, he went on to
earn a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Louisville (his
original hometown). He went to work for Boeing in Wichita as a Flight Test
Engineer in 1965 and rose to being its Chief of Flight Operations, and Chief
Test Pilot in 1980.
Meanwhile, in 1972, he founded
Celestaire, Inc., a company selling celestial navigation equipment. To promote,
and test his theories, he made several flights across both the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans in single engine Cessnas, using the only available navigation
system at that time - celestial. Ken went to China in 1986 to procure marine
sextants. After concluding a joint venture there, Celestaire rose to be the
largest distributor of sextants and related publications in the world. In 1990
he took early retirement from Boeing at age 55 to devote full time to running
his company.
Ken enjoyed traveling internationally
to visit his many worldwide dealers, and to exhibit at trade shows. Although
much of his social life was outside of Wichita, he enjoyed sharing and learning
from his many friends at the World Trade Council of Wichita, and the Wichita
Committee for Foreign Relations. He was also an Associate Fellow of the Society
of Experimental Test Pilots, and an avid member of the Order of Quiet Birdmen.
Ronald
Briscoe Kirk (9th Co) (4/27/21)
Ronald
Briscoe Kirk, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on September 17, 2020. He was 87
years old. Born in Knoxville, TN, on September 14, 1933, Ron attended schools in
both Knoxville and Oak Ridge, and graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1950.
Ron attended both the University of Tennessee, and the United States Naval
Academy.
Upon
graduation in 1958, Ron served as an Engineering Officer on several ships
throughout his Naval Career. In Civil Service from 1966 to 1973, he was Head of
the Engineering Branch Quality Assurance Dept at the Naval Weapons Station in
Yorktown, VA. Returning to Tennessee in 1973, Ron then spent 11 years as a Chief
Quality Engineer for the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Plant for TVA in Oak
Ridge. Ron was later self-employed as an Engineering Consultant, and as a
photographer. His 50-year love of photography was his great joy, and he turned
it into a business, taking team and sports action pictures for Powell High
School, as well as photographing local models in the Knoxville area.
He spent
his retirement years with several four-legged companions. He was a benefactor
for the local animal shelter, Young Williams, as well as several local young
people. He also sponsored children abroad through World Vision.
Ron was
preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Kirk Gambacorta, both his adoptive
father, James Henry Kirk, and his birth father, Roscoe C. Word, and his mother,
Julia Briscoe Kirk. He is survived by his sister, Julia Kirk Phillips, his son,
James Franklin Kirk, his daughter, Marianne Kirk Fallen, his grandchildren, many
nieces, a nephew, and several grandnieces and a grandnephew.
A Memorial
Service is planned for May 1st at 11:00 a.m. at Berry Highland West in
Knoxville. The family has requested that all those who plan to attend adhere to
social distancing guidelines and wear facial coverings. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to Young Williams Animal Center. Online
condolences may be left at www.BerryHighlandWest.com.
Berry
Highland West
9913 SHERRILL BLVD
Knoxville, TN 37932
865-693-9547
Published
in Knoxville News Sentinel from Apr. 15 to Apr. 30, 2021.
Stanley Wiklinski (17th Co) (4/26/21)
Update 4/29/21)
Stanley
(Stash) Wiklinski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 22, 1933, the son of
Stanley and Henrietta Wiklinski; brother of Edward, Dolores, and Halina; loving
husband of Barbara; father of Stanley, Stephen, Jennifer and Melissa;
grandfather of Matthew, Patryk, Stefan, Konrad, and Daniel; and great
grandfather of Yvette.
Stanley
graduated from Ohio University, and attended the United States Naval Academy.
He served in the United States Navy from 1959 to 1967, and in the Naval
Reserve from 1967 to 1993, when he retired as a Commander.
He was reappointed every four years by consecutive Governors as a New
Jersey Commissioner of Maritime and Docking Pilots serving for twenty-one years.
Stanley
also received a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale University School of Drama.
He appeared in regional theatre, commercials, and on Broadway in, “Full
Circle,” a play directed by Otto Preminger.
He synthesized all of the Lincoln/Douglas debates into one debate that
was sponsored by Knox College, and presented live at the only standing site of
the original debates to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the debates.
Stanley portrayed Abraham Lincoln. The
presentation was entered in the public service category of the Peabody Awards.
He also served as a Lector at Our Lady of Victories Church in Harrington
Park, New Jersey for many years.
Recently,
Stanley published his first children’s book “The Christmas That Almost Never
Was,” that was selected by People Magazine as one of its three picks for,
“Best Children’s Picture Books for the 2018 Holiday Season.”
The book was also winner of the, “2020 Royal Dragonfly Book Award 1st
Place for Children’s Picture Books Six & Older.”
Stanley’s second book, “Making Cookies from The Sun,” is in the
final phase of illustration, with our continued goal for future publication.
Stanley
lived life fully, with passion, adventure, dedication for service to our
country, generosity, a zest for artistic expression, and a profound love for
family and friends.
Visiting
hours are Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 5 to 8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120
Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday,
April 29, 2021 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park.
Interment will be at BG William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery,
Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of
flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the United States Naval
Academy Alumni Foundation. Select one of three options for donation: Visit their
website at www.usna.com , select Naval Academy Fund,
In memory of Stanley E Wiklinski, or call directly at (410) 295-4115 or
mail a check noting IMO: Stanley E Wiklinski, payable to USNA Foundation, at US
Naval Academy Foundation, 274 Wood Rd, Annapolis MD 21402 Attn: Elizabeth Root.
Pizzi
Funeral Home
120 Paris Avenue
Northvale, NJ 07647
Phone:
(201) 767-3050
https://pizzifuneralhome.com/?page_id=42
From Charlie Brooks (4/26/21)
Stash Wiklinski passed away today the 25th of April. Stash and I were roommates and I had just spoken to him yesterday.
Stash was in the 17th Company, but did not graduate. He did go on and earn a degree and went to OCS, retired as a Navy Commander and also retired as a New Jersey Commissioner of Maritime Pilotage. He graduated from the Yale University School of Drama and appeared on Broadway and on TV and also wrote children’s books.
Stash loved his time at the Academy and was a regular at Class of 1958 reunions.
Byron Brightwell Nelson, Jr (19th Co) (04/15/21)
Byron
Brightwell Nelson, Jr. of Union Grove, Alabama passed away on April 8, 2021.
Byron was born on December 2, 1934 to Byron B. Nelson, Sr. and Frances Seay
Nelson, who preceded him in death. He has one sister, Marie Nelson Fancher.
Byron is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carolyn Liles Nelson; two children
Anna Nelson Richardson (David), Amy Nelson Torbert (Mark), and two grandchildren
Mary Frances Torbert and Mark Torbert, Jr.
Byron
attended Tallassee High School graduating in 1953. He received a Congressional
appointment to the United States Naval Academy in 1954. A football injury his
plebe year led to his transfer to Auburn University where he received a BS in
Education in 1957 and was commissioned a 2nd Lt in the US Army. In 1959, he
received a MS in Education from Auburn University.
After
leaving the Army, he taught in Wetumpka, Alabama and Montgomery, Alabama prior
to attending Peabody College at Vanderbilt University on a Ford Foundation
Fellowship where he earned an EdD in school administration. He returned to
Alabama in 1971 as superintendent of the Arab City Schools for 3 years before
serving as superintendent in Decatur, Alabama for 17 years and in Homewood,
Alabama for 6 years. In 1984 The Executive Educator magazine named Byron one of
the 100 top executive educators in North America. In 1994 he was inducted into
the Alabama Educational Leadership Hall of Fame.
Byron was
active with the Auburn University Alumni Association as well as the Auburn
University School of Education. He was District Governor for Rotary
International District 6860 in 1984-85 and member of the Arab Rotary Club. He
received the Silver Beaver scouting award while serving on the Tennessee Valley
Boy Scout Council. Byron was a member of the Arab First United Methodist Church.
Memorial
Service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Arab First United
Methodist Church. Gober Funeral Chapel assisted the Nelson family with
arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Byron's name
to the Arab First United Methodist Church or the Rotary Foundation.
Bert Morse Concklin
II (24th Co) (04/08/21)
Bert Morse
Concklin, 85, passed away on December 23, 2020
Bert was
born October 27, 1935, in Darby, PA to John and Claire Concklin. He graduated
from The United States Naval Academy, class of 1958. He spent his career in
Washington DC working in and around the Federal Government. He had many
interests and pursuits, including books, movies, music, antiques, football,
cars, running, sailing and most especially dogs. Those who know him will
remember his keen intellect, sense of humor, boundless energy and boisterous
enthusiasm.
Bert retired
in 2004 and settled in Lititz, PA where he fully embraced the community and
quickly became a local. He will be remembered with a smile by all knew him and
enjoyed his company.
He is
survived by his wife, Janet Smedley, stepdaughter, Diana Smedley Egnatz. His
daughter, Mitzi Concklin, grandson, Alexander Ugolini. His son, John Concklin,
and granddaughter, Kayla Concklin.
In lieu of
flowers, and in recognition of his love of dogs, donations may be made to the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Charles E.
Snyder Funeral Homes & Crematory
Lititz
/ Neffsville
3110
Lititz Pike
Lititz,
PA 17543
717-560-5100
https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/bert-morse-concklin/
Chapin
Walker Day, Jr. (23rd
Co)
(April 6, 1936 - December 6, 2020)
Chapin
Walker Day, Jr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 after a long
bout with Parkinson's. He was a devoted father, grandfather and husband. A 1958
graduate of the US Naval Academy, he was also an avid computer scientist,
backpacker, music lover and photographer. He is survived by his wife of 56
years, Sandra Elder Day, his 4 children (Rosemarie, Chapin, Roby, and David),
their spouses (Steve, Elena, Dawn and Anne), and 8 grandchildren (Kate, Andrew,
Ellie, Jasper, Sophia, Jordan, Jackie and Nathan). Burial will be at Miramar
National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held online in January. Please
consider a donation in his name to the Sierra Club (www.teamsierra.org/memorial/chapinwalkerdayjr).
Published in
San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 15, 2020.
Robert Huntley Pidgeon (2nd Co) (4/8/21
Commander
(Ret.) Robert Huntley Pidgeon, 84, left us peacefully on December 30, 2020 at
Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing, Middlebury, Vermont after months of
declining health. His wife of 40 years, Sandra, was with him.
Robert was
born May 15, 1936, son of Helen (Huntley) and Theodore Pidgeon in New Haven,
Vermont. He grew up on the family farm with brother, David and sister, Linda. He
graduated valedictorian of the 1954 class at Beeman Academy. Soon after he
entered the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, graduated in 1958 with high
honors and was awarded his diploma by President Eisenhower.
He began his Naval career achieving the rank of Commander. He was a
graduate of the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and received his
Masters degree from the Naval Nuclear School, Monterey, California.
His tours
of duty took him to many parts in the Pacific. During the Vietnam War, he was
honored to be assigned to Admiral Zumwalt in Saigon, crafting plans for
withdrawal of Naval Forces from the war. He also served as Captain of the USS
Turner Joy in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Turner Joy is credited with firing the
last naval round of the War in January 1973.
Following
his retirement, he married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Tucker, who
survives him as well as 4 stepchildren: Jill, Brian, Kevin and Matthew and their
families, his brother, David of New Haven, VT, his sister, Linda and husband,
Howard Kelton of East Middlebury, VT, his nephew, Karl Kelton of Middlebury, VT,
niece Tricia Kelton and husband, Alan Parent, their son Marcel of Sneads Ferry,
NC, wonderful friend Frank Kurek of Westford, VT and numerous cousins. Besides
his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Jean in 1938.
His family
will remember his strength of character, quick wit, ability to find humor in
daily life and challenging times, his kind heart, and dedication and service to
his country.
We thank
the staff at Helen Porter Rehabilitation and Nursing for the wonderful care and
compassion they gave him.
Per his
wishes, Robert will return to the U.S. Naval Academy for his military funeral
service and inurnment in the Naval Academy Columbarium near his classmate,
Senator John McCain.
Sanderson
Funeral Service
117 South
Main Street
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
(802) 388-2311
http://www.ducharme-sandersonfuneralservice.com/obituary/robert-pidgeon
Ernest
Celestino Luders
(3rd Co) (4/8/21)
Ernest
Celestino Luders, age 85, of KIRKLAND, Washington passed away on Friday, January
8, 2021. Ernest was born July 27, 1935.
A funeral service for Ernest was held Sunday, January 17, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133. Due to Covid-19, services were by invitation only.
Livestream
this service can be seen at :
https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=161043465594839<br><br>
Following the funeral service there was a graveside service from 2:00 PM to 3:00
PM at Lakeview Cemetery, 1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112. Due to Covid-19,
services were by invitation only please.
Fond
memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-Washelli.com
for the Luders family.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/seattle-wa/ernest-luders-9993258
David Kearney Eller (Non Grad)
(1935-2020)
David
Kearney Eller, son of the late Rear Admiral Donald Temple Eller and Dorothy Wood
Eller, peacefully passed on December 15th, 2020.
Mr. Eller
attended the United States Naval Academy and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves
submarine division.
Mr. Eller
designed and built homes in Fairfax, Loudon County and the Winchester area; was
a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus; and was a
member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Winchester.
He was
married to Mary Lou Startzman for 48 years.
He is
survived by two daughters, Jayna Eller of Virginia Beach and Rebecca Gagnon of
Norfolk; a son, Edward “Ted” Eller of Winchester; eight grandchildren,
Andrew, Gabrielle, Jacqueline, Megan, Melissa, Phillip, Eddie and Catie Beth,
and six great grandchildren, Anela, Lily Belle, Emma, Elsa,
Addison and Archer.
A private
Mass of the Resurrection was held with burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery in
Winchester. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart
Academy Tuition Angel Fund.
Direct
Cremation Services of Virginia
4425
BROOKFIELD CORPORATE DR
CHANTILLY, VA 20151
https://directcremationservicesofvirginia.com/tribute/details/2825/David-Eller/obituary.html
Born in
Wheeling, WV on November 20, 1936
Departed on
March 19, 2021 and resided in Noblesville, IN
Joseph Fry
Paull grew up in a modest home near Wheeling, West Virginia In his earliest
years he became passionate about coin collecting which stayed with him on and
off over the course of his life. As a teenager, Joe excelled in tennis, winning
multiple championships on the court in both singles and doubles.
The Paull
family tradition since the 1700’s was to attend Washington & Jefferson
College, for which his ancestors helped found. Instead, Joseph chose to pursue
military service at the highest level. Joseph applied and was accepted into
Annapolis Naval Academy based on his academic, athletic, community service, and
demonstrated leadership qualities. Joseph was properly nominated to the Academy
by a US State
Senator. Joseph graduated in the class of 1958. After 4 years as an officer on a
destroyer serving in places like Guantanamo Bay, he was ready to move to the
next phase of his life.
Joseph chose
Michigan State to earn his MBA. It was there he met the love of his life, Marcia
Klomparens. Within six months of dating the two knew, and he proposed to her on
Main Street in Grand Haven Michigan in front of the little store that Marcia
worked at during the summer. The two moved to Mississippi for a few years as Joe
was hired into the Borg Warner Executive Development program. While in
Mississippi, Marcia finished her degree and taught English. Cummins Engines in
Columbus, Indiana was the next major move for the couple. From there Joe was
looking for a change and was hired by Merrill Lynch as a stockbroker in downtown
Indianapolis for a decade. The couple was also building a family at that time.
Joe was always told by his great aunts that as an only child he better find a
way to carry on the family name. The couple succeeded quickly by giving birth to
three boys in under two years! With endless hard work Joseph was a success at
most things he did in life. At Merrill Lynch Joe became a great commodities
broker, predicting the 1978 silver and gold spike. He was very wise and
literally sold the family home, put it all in gold and silver for two years and
made a killing. That action afforded the family a very nice home as the boys
were in the start of their elementary years.
As so many
times in his life he put family first. He wanted his boys to grow up under
tougher conditions and learn responsibility at a young age. At the same time, he
wanted to fulfill Marcia’s dream of someday owning and running a horse stable.
The right opportunity came, and again Joseph made the right choice and borrowed
the money to buy an old farm with an indoor riding arena on the outskirts of a
tiny town called Zionsville. For the next 27 years the family built a thriving
business called Pleasant View Stables with upwards of 50 horses to take care of
365 days a year. The family worked, learned and experienced many wonderful and
unique moments on that farm.
As the boys
grew and left the home, an amazing thing happened that still stuns his three
sons to this day. Joe fell in love with riding horses!! Marcia’s decades of
riding helped quickly mature Joe into a very accomplished equestrian. So much so
that the two were invited to join the esteemed Traders Point Hunt Club for which
Joseph was asked to be Field Master on many occasions leading the hunt.
During most
of those 27 years, Joe traveled the Midwest as a very successful industrial
sales rep. Putting over 50,000 miles a year on his car during the week and
repairing the farm on the weekends. He was a master self-taught shady tree
mechanic and proudly passed that on to his sons over the years.
Throughout
Joseph’s life he was a huge history buff. He could pretty much tell a battle
story or quote the historic significance of any piece of land he ever stood
upon. His sons were the great benefactors of the endless historical stories he
would tell countlessly on long drives or family vacations.
As the
couple grew older it was time to retire to a smaller farm. Another opportunity
arose, and the two sold the stables and moved to a new private farm with
beautiful rolling hills in Tennessee. The couple loved the now more relaxed
atmosphere, and all there was to explore in this amazing new location they had
chosen to retire in.
Sadly, in
Joseph’s late seventies he started showing signs of a deteriorating memory.
For this reason, the couple realized it was time to get back to Indiana and be
closer to their three grown sons. Now a tiny farm for just a couple horses, dogs
and cats in Noblesville, Indiana was just what the doctor ordered.
As the
dementia increased, Marcia increased her care and lifelong dedication to the man
she so deeply loved. She promised to never leave his side, and so she nursed him
at home every hour of every day, and no doubt extended his life and their time
together on this earth. As Marcia stood vigil over Joseph in his final days and
moments, she was there to give him peace and comfort until his final breath.
Joseph was
many wonderful things and lead a pretty fearless life. He was a remarkable
father to his sons and deeply loving husband to his wife. The joy he brought so
many will surely be missed but relived someday in heaven.
Joseph Fry
Paull, 84, Noblesville, passed away March 19, 2021.
He was born November 20, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late
Philip D. and Elizabeth (Hicks) Paull. He
married Marcia Kay Klomparens on December 21, 1963.
He is
survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marcia Paull; three sons, Philip Paull,
Gregory Paull and Lee Paull; and four grandchildren, Logan, Garrett, Mackenzie,
and Joseph.
Services were
held on Thursday March 25, 2021 with Visitation from 12:00 – 1:45. The Funeral
Service will begin at 2:00. To view watch the Service live please click here.
All services will be held at Flanner Buchanan - Hamilton Memorial Park, 4180
Westfield Road, Westfield, IN 46062 (317) 896-9770
Arthur Kenneth Ridley (4th Co) 3/17/21
(1934 – 2021)
Arthur K.
Ridley, one of the few remaining “true natives” of Milford, died on March
5th, 2021, after a short illness. He was 86 years old. We take comfort in
knowing that he joyfully entered heaven to be with the God he served throughout
his life and to be reunited with his beloved son, Kenny, whom he carried in his
heart since his death as a 6-year-old boy. We will miss him.
Art was
born on March 16, 1934 in Milford, the 5th of 10 children born to Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Ridley. He graduated from Milford High School in 1952, where he excelled
both academically and athletically. After finishing high school, Art attended
the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958. His time at the Naval
Academy shaped every area of his life and set the foundation for a life focused
on serving God and people. He was proud to be the Company Commander of 4th
Company and cherished every moment that he spent as a Midshipman. The
relationships and bonds formed during his time there lasted a lifetime and his
daughters were able to attend his 60th reunion in 2018 and revel in these
relationships along with him. It was a blessed time. The Naval Academy remained
one of his favorite places on earth, a fact borne out by his many visits to the
Academy throughout his life and the number of Naval Academy t-shirts and
sweatshirts that can be found in the wardrobes of all of his family members. His
family knew never to bother him during the Army/Navy game!
Art married
Jane Hamilton in 1959 after becoming acquainted with the beautiful “city
girl” from New Jersey on one of her many visits to the Hamilton family summer
home. They had two daughters while Art was stationed at Fort Lee in Virginia,
Jennifer Jane, in 1960, and Jacqueline Jill, in 1961. He served in Vietnam from
1962 to 1963 and, after leaving the service, moved to New Jersey where he worked
full-time with Public Service and attended Fordham Law School at night. While in
New Jersey, his son Arthur Kenneth Ridley, Jr. was born. After graduating from
Fordham Law School, Art was invited to return to his hometown of Milford to
practice law with Attorney Sidney Krawitz. At the time of his final illness, he
was of counsel to Ridley, Chuff, Kosierowski and Scanlon, P.C.
Art was
actively involved in the community throughout his life, serving on the boards of
the Biondo Memorial Foundation, the Pike County Library, the Milford-Matamoras
Rotary Club, and the Community House. The last surviving founding member of the
Milford-Matamoras Rotary Club, he actively supported their many service projects
and loved the idea of serving people around the world. As a young man, he
credited the Milford United Methodist Church with pointing him to God and
nurturing his faith. More recently, he was an active member of the Dingman’s
Ferry United Methodist Church, frequently acting as a lay preacher. Art and Jane
hosted a Bible Study in their home for over 30 years. He loved teaching and
discussing the word of God. Art gave all the glory for every good thing in his
life to God and quietly served other people throughout his life. Mindful of the
needs of others and desirous of being a blessing, he generously gave of his
time, talents, and treasure.
Art loved
running and completed marathons in New York, Washington, and Disney World. His
lifelong participation in both running and community service lead the
Milford-Matamoras Rotary to establish the “Ridley Run,” used to raise funds
for several local charities. He was passionate about gardening and reveled in
the miracle of planting things and watching them grow. An avid reader, he
enjoyed both watching and playing a variety of sports and watching Jeopardy. He
could often be found doing crossword puzzles, having tea with his daughters,
dragging his grandchildren up the hill to the Knob and breathing in the beauty
of creation.
Art is
survived by his wife of 61 years, Jane Hamilton Ridley, daughters Jennifer Case
and Jill Mann; sons-in-law Michael Case and Anthony Mann; grandchildren; Kayla
O’Brien and husband Mark, Kevin Mann and wife Jenna, Jane Case, Alexandra
Case, and Emilie Case; great-grandsons Trevor O’Brien, Brody O’Brien, Marcus
O’Brien, and Landon Mann; brothers Robert, Richard and Floyd Ridley, sisters,
Gertrude Smith, and Patricia Taylor; brother-in-law John Hamilton and wife Joan,
and numerous nieces, nephews. We are grateful for his presence in our lives, for
his hard work and dedication to everything that he did, and for the way he
always pointed us to Jesus as our true hope.
Art’s
family is grateful for the quick action of the Dingman Township Ambulance, the
staff at Newton Hospital and the wonderful nurses and doctors at Overlook
Hospital’s Neuro-Intensive Care Unit who did all they could to restore Art to
health. They gave us several extra and precious weeks to be in Art’s presence
and let him know how very much he was loved. For those who wish to make a
donation in memory of Art, contributions may be sent to the organizations listed
above or to the charity of your choice.
Visitation
will take place at the Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, Pa
on Thursday, March 11, 2021 from 2 to 5 PM. Covid protocols will be followed.
Funeral services will be held privately for family only at the Dingmans Ferry
United Methodist Church, Dingmans Ferry, PA on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 10 AM.
Friends may view services through the following link (https://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeh2-EL1_Q).
Stroyan
Funeral Home, Inc.
405 W. Harford St
Milford, PA 18337
(570) 296-6811
https://stroyanfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/232/Arthur-Ridley/obituary.html
Patricia R Gladin (Widow of Jack Gladin (23rd Co)) (3/3/21)
From Patricia's Daughter Wendy Gagnon:
Patricia
Stringer GLADIN, 83, of Richmond, Va. The family is heartbroken at the passing
of their vibrant Mom and Nana of COVID-related complications on February 25,
2021.
Wayne
(Winnie) Gladin of San Antonio TX, Wendy (Greg) Gagnon of Leesburg VA;
Grandchildren
Caroline (Chris) Homan, Winifred (Rob) DeSimone, Patrick Gladin, Kevin Gladin,
Maeve Gladin, Jack Gagnon, Joseph Gagnon, Jonathan Gagnon;
Great-granddaughters
Gabriella and Winniefred.
Juanita Medlock(Widow of Chuck Medlock, 7th Co)) (3/3/21)
Janita Medlock;
passed away on December 5, 2020 in Austin, Texas.
Chuck and Juanita were married in
Clarkesville, Georgia, shortly after the Class of 1958 graduation.
Chuck and Juanita are survived by three children, Jon, Myra, and Charles,
five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Juanita will be interred next to Chuck at Bethlehem Cemetery in Georgia
in a private service for the family at a later date.
John Lawrence Nulty Jr
(9th Co)
John Lawrence "Jack " Nulty Jr.
(Thursday, March 28th, 1935 - Saturday, January 23rd, 2021)
John L. “Jack” Nulty, Jr. of Sarasota,
FL, died of congestive heart failure on January 23, 2021. He was 85.
He lived at home with his wife, Barbara. Jack and Barbara were happily married
for 61 years.
Jack was born in Orange, NJ, on March 28,
1935; the son of John L. and Catherine Gavin Nulty. He graduated in 1952 from
St. Benedict’s Prep in Newark, NJ, and attended Newark College of Engineering
for two years prior to entering USNA in June 1954. He graduated with the Class
of 1958’s 9th Co. He was an avid rower and earned awards in Crew.
Upon commissioning, he attended Flight
School and earned his wings in Dec. 1959. He was assigned in Brunswick, ME to
VP-7 which he served in until June 1963. He resigned his commission and took a
position with Bell Telephone Laboratories (BTL) in Whippany, NJ, working on
Ballistic Missile Defense problems. While with BTL, he earned a masters’
degree in EE (communications) from NYU. In 1968, he took a position with Cornell
Aeronautical Laboratory in Buffalo, NY, where he continued working on the
research and development of Ballistic Missile Defense systems begun at BTL. He
spent 5 years, in concert with BTL, designing operational tests for the
prototype Nike-X ABM system located on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands.
In 1980, he joined the Braddock, Dunn, &
McDonald (BDM) Corp. in Albuquerque, NM, where he helped probe the vulnerability
of the MX missile system to pre-emptive attack and became program manager for
the development of air defense simulation, IFFN, to enhance aircraft
identification in a non-IFF environment. At his request, BDM transferred him and
his family to the Washington office where his son, Jim, could be treated for
Leukemia at the National Institutes of Health. While with BDM, he was a support
contractor for the DoD Department of Test & Evaluation at the Pentagon.
Jack retired in 2001. In anticipation of his
retirement, he and Barbara purchased a golf course lot on the 11th hole of the
River Creek Golf Club in Leesburg, VA. They moved into their retirement home in
June 2000. Since retiring, Jack and Barbara have become avid golfers and active
parishioners at St. John the Apostle Church in Leesburg.
2028 Rte 35 @ New Bedford Road
Wall, NJ 07719
[email protected]
732-449-6900
https://www.obrienfuneralhome.com/memorials/john--nulty/4508255/
Lee Melvin Meador (10th Co) (3/7/21)
Lee Melvin Meador, 84, of Hearne, passed away Monday, February 8,
2021. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones funeral and Cremation Centers.
(Feb. 25, 1936 -
Feb. 6, 2021)
Captain
Stanley Edward Sharp USNR (ret) passed peacefully, aged 84, at home Feb. 6,
2021, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Seattle, WA to Hilda and Lloyd Sharp, he
was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, hunter,
and fisherman. We will miss his twinkling eyes and joyful smile.
Early years
were spent in Rose Lodge, Oregon speaking Estonian on the family farm. He moved
to Tualatin, OR attended 1st grade and learned English. He also attended
Portland's Couch and Cathedral grade schools, then graduated from Lincoln High
School (1954), and the U.S. Naval Academy (1958). He studied law while teaching
the ROTC program at the University of Washington (1962-1964) and subsequently
practiced law in the Portland area. He served in the Naval Reserves for 29
years. He enjoyed photography, writing, outdoor adventures, traveling, and his
friends.
Stan is
survived by his wife of 60 years Neta Sharp, daughters, Kelly Schoen and her
husband, Douglas Schoen (Ft. Worth, TX), Becky Overbeck and her husband, Kevin
Overbeck (Portland, OR); and brother, Hadley Robbins and his wife, Gayle Robbins
(Portland, OR). He leaves behind four beloved grandsons, Mark and Nathan Schoen,
Henry and Noah Overbeck; one granddaughter, Sadie Schoen; and many adored
extended family members. Stan is predeceased by his beloved son LT Mark Sharp, a
Naval Aviator, who died flying in service to his country.
Stan had a
big heart, he never met a stranger, only "friends to be." May we all
live life the way Stan did, sparkling with energy and happily loving life
itself. A celebration of his life will be held summer 2021 at Willamette
National Cemetery.
Please sign
the online guest book at www.oregonlive.com/obits
Published
in The Oregonian from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21, 2021.
Beloved
Wife, Mother and Grandmother Carolyn Goolsby passed away peacefully into the
arms of the Lord on February 3, 2021 of a long-term illness.
She was
born on June 8, 1935 in San Bernardino, California and spent her childhood there
with her loving parents, Jordan and Annabelle Morgan.
John's
first assignment took them to San Diego, California and during this time, their
two children were born in the Naval hospital at Coronado. After
honorable discharge from the Navy, the family moved to Ventura County. They've
called Camarillo home since 1970 and loved every minute of their lives together
there. As much as they loved Camarillo, they also loved to travel and enjoyed
cruising and land tours in some very wonderful places.
Like her
father, Carolyn "never met a stranger." She had a great many friends
and kept in touch with them throughout her life. She was known for her heart of
gold and gift of gab. She spent 27 years volunteering at St. John's Pleasant
Valley hospital and had many touching stories to tell of her experience.
She adored
her husband, children, and grandchildren. Her survivors include husband John
Goolsby, son Matt and Carolyn Goolsby of Dallas, Oregon and their children Tyler
and Jonathan, and daughter Lisa (Goolsby) and Ed Ekers of Red Bluff, California.
Private
graveside services were held on Thursday, February 18th at Conejo Mountain
Memorial Park.
Published
in Ventura County Star from Feb. 4 to Feb. 11, 2021.
Frederick
Lauriston Wales, "Fritz" of Revere, MA passed away surrounded by his
family on July 13, 2020 at the age of 86. Born in Springfield, MA on June 14,
1934 to the late John G. and Anna (Renison) Wales, Fritz received a
Congressional Appointment from Massachusetts to the U.S. Naval Academy and
entered on June 28, 1954. He graduated four years later as member of the Class
of 1958 and the 19th Company. Fritz proudly served his country in the
United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict and was Honorably Discharged
after 14 years of service.
George Littrell Denny II (19th Co) (2/7/21)
George
L. Denny II died in his home in Austin, Texas on 30 January 2021 from
complications of Parkinson’s. He was 84.
He
was born in Indianapolis, IN to George H. Denny and Mary-Lois Ketcham Denny His
family moved to Pasadena, CA where he graduated from San Marino Prep.
George
received a Congressional appointment, and entered the Naval Academy at age 17,
where he excelled in Spanish classes and loved intramural sports.
Upon
graduation in 1958 as a member of 19th Company, George was commissioned in the
Navy and served on ships including the USS Holister (DD-788) as ASW Officer, and
as Boat Group Commander on the USS Cavalier (APA-37.). In
September 1961 he was aboard the USS Cavalier as it passed through the eye of
Typhoon Nancy in the West Pacific somewhere between Japan and Philippines.
After
leaving the Navy in 1962, he worked for Texaco in sales, then enrolled at Long
Beach State Univ. to become a teacher. He married the former Barbara Forbes
Turner July, 1963 inSan Marino, CA.
George
had a 37 year teaching career, teaching mathematics at Marina High School,
Huntington Beach, CA and Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea, HI. He
was Librarian at Spicewood Elementary School (Round Rock Independent School
District), Austin, TX for 23years. He
earned a Master of Library Science Degree from the University of Oregon in 1976.
He retired from teaching in 2000.
He
spent more than 15 years in the volunteer position of Blue and Gold Officer
helping high school students from the Austin, TX area navigate the application
process to USNA.
George
was an avid reader, tennis player, runner and golfer. Time was often made to
attend USNA class reunions. He owned several Texas Longhorns on his property
Northwest of Austin when he retired. Well-
traveled, he visited every continent, except Africa, even visiting Antarctica in
1993.
He
will be remembered for his kindness, compassion, humor and leaves behind a
legacy of positively impacting the thousands of students whose lives he
enriched.
Predeceased
by his wife of 51 years, Barbara, he is survived by his two sons Roger Denny of
Tulsa, OK, and Russell Denny of Austin, TX, and 3 grandchildren.
-The Denny family
Bettie Brinkley Cooper (Wife of Terry Copper 24th Co)) ( 2/6/21)
From Terry:
Sadly, Bettie passed away early this morning (Saturday, February 6, 2011). Bettie has been in the Memory Care Unit of Sunrise at Mount Vernon (assisted living facility) since December 4, 2019. She was hospitalized from Jan 22 – Jan 30 2021. Doctors at the hospital concluded that Alzheimer’s was shutting Bettie’s body down. Bettie was in Hospice care upon returning to Sunrise on Jan 30 and remained so until today. The Hospice nurse checked on Bettie at 0615 this morning and Bettie had passed. Because of Covid-19, I have been able to visit Bettie only a few times over the past year. Although my two daughters live in Florida and Connecticut while my son lives near me, All are morning the loss of Bettie with me.
Leo Thomas Powell, Jr. (13th Co) (12/26/20)
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)
Update 7/30/21
From Gordo:
I have received the
following request from Bob's daughter, Merrill:
Hello, it's Merrill Slaven Brache here, Bob Slaven's daughter.
I am planning a celebration of life service for my father and thought maybe you
could pass the info along to your class? I'm not really expecting his classmates
to come, as travel now is so challenging, but I did want all of you to know
about it.
It is August 7th from 3-5pm at the Kollegewidgwok Yacht Club
in Blue Hill, Maine. Perhaps you who knew him could send a thought or prayer to
him that day. Or if anyone had a memory they wanted to share with me, I would
love it. I know so little about his early life and career.
She can be reached at [email protected]
Gordo
Robert William Stibler (18th Co) (11/1620)
Update 2/10/21 Obituary
Robert
“Bob” W. Stibler, age 84, of Mount Laurel, NJ died Thursday, November 12,
2020, peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born
in Bayonne, New Jersey, Bob was a proud alumnus of Regis High School (NYC) and
the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Class of 1958.
After
graduating from the Naval Academy, Bob embarked on a diverse 20-year career in
the US Navy. His first tour was
aboard the destroyer USS Mullany (DD-528) out of San Diego,CA. After
a two-year tour, Bob attended sub school for six months in Groton, CT and
transitioned to submarines. Then it
was down to Key West, FL for his first submarine tour aboard the USS Picuda
(SS-382). His next duty station was
in Monterey, CA where he attended Naval Post Graduate School. After receiving
his advanced degree in Oceanography, he transferred back to Key West, to serve
aboard the USS Atule (SS-403). Bob
then returned to the surface Navy and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS
Oriskany (CVA-34) before transitioning to Engineering Duty Officer for a 5-year
tour in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Bob finished out his 20-year Naval career with a
final 3-year tour at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, before retiring in June of
1978.
After
his retirement, Bob continued his service to the Navy as a defense contractor at
the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Bob
worked hard for his family his entire life. He was always supportive of his
children. He gladly attended
countless sporting events and was a coach for many. He
took on grueling second part-time jobs to make holidays brighter and dreams come
true; from car purchases to colleges to homes to family vacations. As
the first in his family to graduate from college, Bob was especially proud that
all 5 of his children earned college degrees. Bob was a great networker, using
his contacts to open doors to kickstart or advance his children’s careers.
Bob
and Ginger were avid travelers, going on cruises, planning and attending high
school, college and ship reunions across the country. He
enjoyed spending time at horse tracks, watching the NY Giants and the Game show
network, and was a season ticket holder for Naval Academy Football.
In
his later years, when Parkinson’s disease robbed him of his strength and
stamina, it also gave him a softness we treasured. For a big guy he had a soft
spot for animals, and he loved our pets. He never turned down bringing a pet
into the house. He was devoted to his cat Quincy and dog Rascal, taking care of
them in their old age. Boston
Terrier Meka sat in his lap and kept him company when he could no longer walk
around freely. Meka was his constant
companion during the final months of his life. Some
of his last laughs came from Biscuit jumping up and licking his face. He
couldn’t turn away from an animal in need.
He
is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Virginia “Ginger”nee Stawski,
his five children, Stephen & his wife Ellen, Joseph (USNA 1989) & his
wife Betsy, Mary Mulholland, Casey
& his wife Kelly, Christine
Gorman and her husband Frank and his eight grandchildren: Kirk (USNA 2018), Joe,
Claire, Kaelyn, Emma-Kate, Joseph, Erin, & Stephanie.
He was predeceased by his brother William “Bill” Stibler and Bill’s
wife Beatrice and his nephew William “Billy” Stibler.
Viewing
on Wednesday, November 18th, 7 to 9pm and Thursday, November 19th, 9:15 to
10:15am at the Schetter Funeral Home, 304 W. Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ
08002. Funeral mass at 11 am at Christ Our Light Church, 402 N. Kings Hwy,
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Interment at 2pm at Brigadier General William C Doyle
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province Line road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562.
Fair
winds and following seas. We have the watch.
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)
Update 9/22/21
Copy of email from Jim:
The
purpose of this email is to inform you of a recent change to COVID-19
restrictions for dining at the Naval Academy Club. This change affects
those who are attending the Services for Rosemary on September 27th
and lunch after the Inurnment at the Columbarium. Please see the Flyer
attached, which I received yesterday. To review the Flyer, our lunch is an
indoor catered event so we have to meet the following rules:
1.
Present our fully vaccinated COVID-19 card prior to entering the building.
2.
If not vaccinated, present a negative PCR test from the last 72 hours prior to
entering the building.
3.
Wear a mask indoors regardless of vaccination status, except when eating or
drinking. This requirement is not new.
As
of today, I know of no other recent changes. Masks are required in the
Chapel, so we will need to mask-up for the Funeral service. Since the
Columbarium Service is outside, masks would normally be optional; however, in a
close gathering of 50-60 people, I would wear a mask.
Kind
regards,
Jim
Update 8/25/21
Funeral Services USNA 27 Sept 2021:
Rosemary died on September 3, 2020. Her services have
been delayed because of COVID and are now scheduled for September 27, 2021.
Her funeral Mass will be held in the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel at 10:30 am,
Monday, September 27th with inurnment in the Naval Academy
Columbarium immediately following. All attending are invited to lunch and
Celebration of Rosemary’s Life at the Naval Academy Club following the
Columbarium Service. Please enter through Gate 8, inform the guard you are
attending the funeral for Rosemary Adkins, be prepared to show a government ID
(such as a driver’s license) for all occupants in the car, and use the parking
garage near the Club as available. Transportation will be provided from
the Chapel to the Columbarium and back to the Club.
Please RSVP by September 14th to Jim at [email protected] , 425 392 4380, or 360 204 4638, if you plan to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Rosemary to the Naval Academy Foundation, designated for International Programs (Adkins Family Scholars).
Obituary 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.
Rosemary grew up on a potato farm “in cold snowy Idaho.” She was born in
Idaho Falls on May 21, 1942, to Joseph and Anna Newman, who immigrated from
Germany. Rosemary grew up speaking German and treasured her German and
immigrant heritage. The youngest of five, she cherished her siblings, Joseph,
Betty, Lucille, and Anton.
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.
She was especially proud of the tractor-driving prowess she demonstrated at a
young age—no doubt a harbinger of her ability to take on large challenges.
After elementary school in Blackfoot, Idaho,
Rosemary attended Saint Mary of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City, Utah. She
graduated in 1960 as valedictorian
of her class and student body president. Then she went to work for the
Westinghouse Corporation, which operated a training facility in Idaho for the
U.S. Navy.
training in September of 1960, he waited in an area in front of Rosemary’s
desk. He decided he had to meet this beautiful woman with only “Rosemary” on
her
name plate. Jim and Rosemary were married on June 8, 1963, at the
Submarine Base Chapel in Groton, Connecticut, and began their shared life. It
was one of
ervice, travel, adventure, learning, fun—and, above all, family. Rosemary and
Jim had two children, Jim III and Judy.
moves, helped her children navigate new schools, served as sole parent when Jim
was at sea for months at a time, and supported other Navy wives through
her participation in wives’ clubs and informal networks.
Washington; Guam, Marianas Islands; Fairfax, Virginia; and Holy Loch, Scotland.
Rosemary’s very first cruise was the family’s 1970 move to Hawaii,
accomplished via a four-day voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu aboard the
S.S. Lurline.
by senior U.S. naval officers and Scottish dignitaries. She was a favorite of
the local Scottish ladies, who appreciated her authenticity and down-to-earth
nature.
events, and also showed her kids how to have fun, whether on the beach at
Barber’s Point, Hawaii, or in the boonies on Guam. She loved and cared for
Prince,
Snoopy, and Rascal, the family’s succession of poorly-trained but beloved
dogs.
Between the adventurous family moves, there were
many pure adventures, and Rosemary was always game, embracing family trips to
Taiwan, Hong Kong,
the Philippines, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden,
and the various Marianas and Hawaiian islands. Rosemary especially liked
Rome,
where she could see Catholicism, art, architecture, and history come together.
Learning was another central thread in
Rosemary’s life. Rosemary pursued higher education doggedly and persistently,
across time and space. She first
enrolled at Idaho State University in 1961, paying her own way at age 19. After
Jim proposed, she joined him on the East Coast, transferring to the
University
of Connecticut. Later, while her children were small, she squeezed in a few
classes at the Citadel in South Carolina. Eventually, she returned to school
full time
at the University of Guam. Her children were impressed by how hard she worked,
studying thick textbooks late into the night (and sometimes chewing
caramels
to stay awake), yet still cheering them on at all their swim meets and baseball
games. After completing one final course at George Mason University in
Virginia,
Rosemary received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the
University of Guam in 1979.
Rosemary embraced schools she didn’t attend
herself. She was a strong supporter of the Naval Academy (alma mater of her
husband, son, granddaughter,
and grandson) and contributed many hours to the work of the alumni
association’s Puget Sound Chapter. Rosemary was also a passionate fan of Duke
basketball
(alma mater of her daughter). From 1986 to 2000, she and Jim held season
tickets and regularly road-tripped between Virginia and North Carolina to join
the
Cameron Crazies and cheer on the team. After completing her college
education, Rosemary held positions at a nonprofit organization, an electronics
manufacturer,
and two companies serving the defense industry, but her favorite part of work
was always the conviviality of the office; she enjoyed her co-workers, and they
enjoyed her.
In 2002, Jim and Rosemary retired to Silverdale,
Washington, and built their dream house on Duckabush Lane. Rosemary made that
dream a reality
by attending to countless design decisions. There, Jim and Rosemary spent
16 happy years looking out their picture window each morning to see “if the
mountains
were out.”
In retirement, Rosemary enjoyed gardening,
participating in social groups (her book club, birthday group, and Ya Ya
sisterhood group), and contributing
to her local community (as secretary of the Puddingstone Home-Owner’s
Association, and by being Jim’s right-hand woman for his many service
activities).
She was a member of the Naval Submarine League and enjoyed attending the
meetings with Jim. Despite being a landlubber at heart, Rosemary also
served
good-naturedly and proficiently as first mate on the Sea Y’all, helmed by
Captain Jim. She was the queen of the “boat breakfast”; nobody lacked for
orange rolls.
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,
and the Mediterranean, and trips to China and Australia). They also visited
special places and people: In particular, Rosemary enjoyed reunions with her
siblings in
Casa Grande, Arizona; trips to the Adkins family ranch in Georgetown (especially
in spring, when the bluebonnets were in bloom); one big family trip to Maui;
a
return trip to Guam after three decades; and reunions with Navy friends far and
wide.
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
of checkers, chess, dominoes, or Candy Land. She was known to put on a good
poker face and then spring a royal flush. She took her granddaughters on
special
birthday shopping trips. She and Jim never hesitated to hop on the ferry and
make the two-hour Puget Sound crossing for their grandkids’ basketball
games,
guitar recitals, birthday celebrations, and more. She made everybody feel well
taken care of. Her penchant for doing laundry—the subject of much family
ribbing—was
emblematic of her caring nature.
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
n 2011, she did the same
Rosemary had a lovely smile. She liked red roses and blue
hydrangeas. Her homemade strawberry jam was the best.
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
suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Even in the midst of the disease,
Rosemary remained the loving person she had always been. She gave the longest
hugs at the airport. She started playing the piano again and played often,
especially for Jim. One of her favorite pieces was “Du, Du Liebst Mir Im Herzen.” She
will always be in our hearts.
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
Catholic Relief Services, 228 W. Lexington St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
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)
Update; 01/29/22
From Jim's daughter, Cinda:
I write to inform you that James E
Sheehan (1st company), who died 9-14-2020 will finally be laid to rest at
Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, February 2nd. Mass begins at 12:45pm
at The Old Post Chapel, followed by the processional to graveside beginning
approximately 1:10pm.
(The seventeen month wait has been
incredibly difficult and needs to be fixed so other families don’t endure
this!) Dad did not die from covid, but we have not been able to assemble as a
family until now (because of covid).
I just wanted to make sure ‘58 was
aware.
Thank you,
Cinda Haas, his eldest child
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.
He was in and out of
various nursing homes due to falling, broke his arm
during these last 2 years.
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)
Col.
Barry Jack Howard (March 25, 1936 - July 17, 2020)
Col
Barry Jack Howard (Ret., USAF) was born on March 25, 1936, the son of Harry and
Martha Howard of Wichita, Kansas. He passed away on July 17, 2020 at Blue Skies
of Texas. His father was a career agent for the FBI, and his mother was
affectionately known to the family as “Little Napoleon.” Barry graduated and
was commissioned in the U.S. Air Force from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1958.
Back
in the States in 1964, he transitioned to fighter aircraft, later becoming an
instructor and flight test pilot. From 1968-69 he was in the thick of the air
war over Vietnam, flying F-4’s, a “warrior” at last. He earned several
combat decorations: Silver Star, Bronze Star, three Distinguished Flying
Crosses, 17 Air Medals. Later assignments included duty at the Pentagon and the
Air War College, neither of which curbed his outspoken character when issues
arose about which he held strong opinions. As a senior officer, he developed a
genuine sensitivity for the trials and morale of his junior officers and
enlisted personnel. Barry was eventually selected for command of three squadrons
and two wings. His command of the 51st TAC Fighter Wing in Osan, Korea in
1983-84 was a great challenge and reward for him. He retired in 1986 at
Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas.
In
2016 he and Sandra, his wife, moved to Air Force Village II (now Blue Skies of
Texas West). Barry was baptized into the Christian faith in March 2019, by
Chaplain Gil Richardson.
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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 a