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Abbey, James
died in 1972 in a drowning accident while TAD to Naval
Station Rota Spain. At the time he was assigned to COMSUBGRU
EIGHT out of Naples, Italy. [rept recd Apr 2007] Abbott, Ernest L.
Sabalo (SS302) '51-'55; Wahoo (SS565) '55-'56; Grayback (SS574)
'56-'58
Was ICC(SS). Retired from the Navy as LT in 1972, later retired as
a Professor at Napa Valley College. Abert,
James
...left Active Service in 1960 to attend graduate school at Duke
University. He remained in the Naval Reserve and retired in 1984
as a Captain. He published three articles in the Naval Institute
Proceedings dealing with the management of the Naval Reserve.
After receiving his Ph.D. from Duke (economics) he was employed in
succession by the Institute for Defense Analyses, Resource
Management Corporation (RMC a cousulting firm), the U.S.
Government as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program
Evaluation at the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the
National Center for Resource Recovery (recycling) and the National
Soft Drink Association (again recycling). In 1988 he joined the
faculty of the School of Business at Georgetown University and
retired in 1988 from that position. During the academic portion of
his career he was awarded two Fulbright research grants both
dealing with environmental concerns. The first for nine months in
Japan and the second for a like period in Ireland. Jim and Carole
have four children and seven grand children.
Abille,
Felicito
left Sabalo 18 Dec 1952 & was xfrd to Tilefish
SS-307. Was later on Carp SS-328 in 1954. was later SDC(SS). Adam, William
"Shipped aboard when Sabalo was brought out of mothballs at New
London thence to Pearl Harbor. Nickname: Snake."
"After leaving Sabalo in '52, I attended
UC, Berkeley then moved east to the Phila. suburbs - Media, Pa.
where I am from originally. I became a Manufacturer's Rep.,
and in the mid '80's moved to Sherrill's Ford, N.C to improve my
business opportunities. In '93 I retired to Florida where we
have lived in Apollo Beach, Winter Haven and now Pensacola where
my other half is from originally. I've owned a variety of
boats going back to the '70's. I sold the last one a couple of
years ago since my arthritis made bouncing in the surf less than
enjoyable."
[emls recd Nov 09]
Adams, James
USS
Sabalo - SS-302 - EN3/SS - 6/63 to 7/64
USS Tinosa - SSN-606 - EN2/SS -
9/65 to 1/66
USS Sam Houston - SSBN-609 Blue & Gold -
MM1/SS - 1/66 to 5/70
USS Billfish - SSN-676 - MMC/SS -
5/70 to 6/72
D1G, West Milton, NY - 6/72 to 6/75
USS Robert E. Lee - SSBN-601 Blue - MMCM/SS -
6/75 to 4/76
USS Puffer - SSN-652 - MMCM/SS -
4/76 to 5/79
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard
Retired 1981. MMCM(SS)
Albert,
Eugene L., LT USN (Ret)
Passed away on June 24, 1998. He lived in San Diego and qualified
on USS Spinax SS489 in 1954. He also served in USS TIRU SS416,
59-60, USS SABALO SS302, 60-62, USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, SSBN598
62-66. He is survived by his wife Ms. Pat Bryan, 7325 Laura
St. San Diego, CA. Surviving children - Cheryl, Scott and
Christian.
Sailor rest your oar.
Alexander,
William
After leaving Sabalo went thru nuclear power training; was in
commisioning crew of USS Alexander Hamilton SSBN-617 Gold during
shakedown, PSA, & 3 deterrent patrols. Left active duty
and was LCDR in Navy Reserve. Had 3 tours at the Naval War
College; was CO of NRF destroyer. Qualified as duty captain
of Naval Command Center in the Pentagon. Retired as Captain
after 30 years commissioned service in July 1987. Civilian:
Division Manager, Bell Atlantic [recd Jan 2007] Alger, Charles
Between 1963 & 68 made 3 one week reserve cruises on Sabalo.
Obit- Mesa AZ: Charles Geib Alger, 87, died October 1, 2009. He
was born in Spokane, WA on June 30, 1922, the son of Russell and
Alice Alger. Charles was a retired civil engineer and navy
veteran. He served in the submarine USS Haddo (SS-255) in the
Pacific during World War II. He and Peggy shared a love of travel
and visited Europe, Central America, Australia and New Zealand
over the past two years. Preceded in death by his parents; he is
survived by his wife, Peggy Wiedman Casper Alger. They were
married on March 17, 2007 and resided in the Walnut Grove Senior
Residences in Omaha, NE. Qualified on the USS Haddo (SS-255) in
1943 and was a EMCM(SS) when he left the Navy.
[another obit:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/omaha/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=133821821
] Amundson, Robert
Obit_ AMUNDSON, ROBERT H. SR., 84, of Holiday [FL], died Monday
(May 22, 2006) at Marliere Hospice Care Center of New Port Richey.
He was born in Mina, SD, and came here years ago from Levittown,
Pa. He was a retired Navy veteran with 21 years of service and
later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid
traveler. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sybil; two sons,
Robert H. Amundson Jr., Vineland, N.J., and Richard, Pocono Lake,
Pa.; two daughters, Mary Suso Ensell, Peachtree City, Ga., and
Louise Phillips-Piper, Spring Hill; a sister, Vonnie Hullet, San
Jose, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. [from
USS Bang SS-385 newsletter (Amundson served on Bang during WWII)] Andersen,
Harry
Andersen began an art career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1974
after receiving his MS in Design from Drexel University and MFA
from Philadelphia College of Art. His work has been shown in
Philadelphia, Palm Beach, Boston, Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He
is the owner of Gallery 119 in Brownville, NE. Andrade, Allan
Graduated from the Naval Academy 1956. 1957-58 was aboard
USS Hopewell DD-681.
Before Sabalo served on Blackfin SS-322; Cusk SS-348 - LT
1965; Greenfish SS-351.
Deceased 22 Nov 1997 Obit - Allan L. Andrade, 66, of Kailua,
retired from the U.S. Navy, died Saturday at home. He was also a
stock broker for Smith Barney Inc. Born in Honolulu, he is
survived by wife Amelia; father Dr. James J.; sons Mark, Glenn and
Tracey; daughters Terri, Sheryl and Allison; sisters Norma
Carpenter and Linda Anglemyer; and 13 grandchildren. Memorial
services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church. Call from 12:30
to 1:30 p.m. Inurnment: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific,
Punchbowl. Aloha attire. No flowers.
{source: Honolulu Star-Bulletin Tues 25 Nov 1997 - online
http://starbulletin.com/97/11/25/news/obits.html ] Andrews, James Gold
Graduate USNA 1938
Duty Assignments
Duty USS Litchfield (DD-336) 1 Jul 1939 - 1 Jul 1940
Under Instruction Submarine School New London 1 Nov 1940
Duty USS S-13 (SS-118) 1941
Executive Officer USS S-13 (SS-118) 30 Jun 1942 - 1 Jan 1943
Executive Officer USS Aspro (SS-309) 31 Jul 1943 - 1 Oct 1944
Commander Submarine Maintenance Activity Cramp Shipbuilding Comp 1
Apr 1945
CO USS Sabalo (SS-302) 19 Jun 1945 - 21 Jun 1946
CO USS Ray (SS-271) 25 Jun 1946 - 31 Jul 1946 ???
Promotions
Ensign 2 Jun 1938
Lieutenant (j.g.) 2 Jun 1941
Lieutenant ??
Lieutenant Commander 1 Mar 1944
[above from:
http://fleetorganization.com/subcommandersclassyear5.html ]
Obit- James Gold Andrews, 79, a retired Navy captain who worked
for the Transportation Department for 13 years before retiring a
second time in 1981, died Feb. 9 at the Sleepy Hollow nursing home
in Annandale after a heart attack. Capt. Andrews, who had
Alzheimer's disease, had been in the nursing home about two years.
Capt. Andrews, who lived in Annandale, was a Pennsylvania native
and a 1938 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. During
World War II, he served as a submariner in the Pacific and was
awarded the two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit and two Bronze
Stars. Over the years, his staff assignments included tours
in the Washington area with the Bureau of Naval Personnel ...,,,
[partial obit found online; orig. pub The Washington Post,
February 12th, 1996] Appel,
David
OBIT-
ugust 20, 1999 in Belfast, NY
formerly of Buffalo; husband of Mary 'Lou'; father of
Donna Zehler of Newfane, Cheryl of Charleston, SC, Tara L.
St. Clair of Amherst; survived by four grandchildren, a
brother and three nieces. Memorial services Sunday August
22 at 3 PM, TREUSDELL FUNERAL HOME, 65 Main St., Belfast.
- See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=david-t-appel&pid=1268110#sthash.lAlalE9c.dpuf
ugust 20, 1999 in Belfast, NY
formerly of Buffalo; husband of Mary 'Lou'; father of
Donna Zehler of Newfane, Cheryl of Charleston, SC, Tara L.
St. Clair of Amherst; survived by four grandchildren, a
brother and three nieces. Memorial services Sunday August
22 at 3 PM, TREUSDELL FUNERAL HOME, 65 Main St., Belfast.
- See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=david-t-appel&pid=1268110#sthash.lAlalE9c.dpuf
Died August 20, 1999 in
Belfast, NY formerly of Buffalo; husband of Mary 'Lou'; father of
Donna Zehler of Newfane, Cheryl of Charleston, SC, Tara L. St.
Clair of Amherst; survived by four grandchildren, a brother and
three nieces. Memorial services Sunday August 22 at 3 PM,
TREUSDELL FUNERAL HOME, 65 Main St., Belfast. Published in
the Buffalo News on Aug. 22, 1999
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?n=david-t-appel&pid=1268110#sthash.lAlalE9c.dpuf
Arndt,
Thomas C.
After leaving Sabalo, attended Portland State Univ. and graduated
with a degree in drawing and painting. Now teaches at
Academy of Arts University in Northern Calif., and also works with
visual effects aspects in movies, commercials and video
games. [info recd Aug 2005]
OBIT- Feb. 6, 1945-Aug. 17, 2012 Born in Portland, Oregon
and a graduate of Portland State University, Tom taught animation
and visual effects at the Academy of Art University in San
Francisco. Tom is a Vietnam War veteran. A kind, gentle, talented
man, he gave much to many. He will be deeply missed. He is
survived by his partner, Eleanor Landi, of Oakland, CA., his
sisters, Donna Oliver and Judy Wise, his brother, Jim, cousins,
nieces, and nephews. He is the son of Otto and Mary Arndt, who
predeceased him. A celebration of Tom's life and work will
be held at the Academy of Art University. Date and time TBA.
[Published in San Francisco Chronicle on August 26, 2012
- includes picture] Artates, Romulo
Qualified on Sea Dog SS-401 15 Sep 1947
Service Info.: SDC US NAVY WORLD WAR II, KOREA,
VIETNAM
Birth Date: 27 Jul 1927
Death Date: 6 Oct 1999
Service Start Date: 7 Sep 1946 [other records
indicate Oct 45]
Interment Date: 18 Oct 1999
Buried At: Arlington National Cemetery, Section 59 Site 104
Baber,
Goldie
..after retiring from the Navy as ENC in May, 1971 worked at
University of Virginia for 25 years retiring again as
Superintendent of Heating & Cooling.
OBIT- BABER, Goldie Franklin, 85, of Crozet, VA, passed away at
home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 16, 2014. Goldie was
born in Batesville on June 7, 1928, and was the son of Hunter
Charles Baber and Emma Brown Baber. At age 17, Goldie enlisted in
the United States Navy and honorably served our country during
World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. He was on the first
submarine to go under the Arctic Ice, and was also on the USS
Threadfin (SS-410), USS Caiman (SS-323), USS Sabalo (SS-302), USS
Seacat (SS-399), USS Odax (SS-480), and USS Guavina (AOSS-362).
After retiring from the Navy, Goldie was Superintendent of Heating
and Cooling at the University of Virginia Hospital, and retired in
1990. In addition to serving his country, Goldie was always of
service to others-his family and friends, his community, and
people in need. He loved for his family and friends to visit him.
As the unofficial Vice-President of the “Liars Club” in White
Hall, Goldie enjoyed swapping tall tales during his daily visits
with his coffee buddies. He addressed people as “Bubba” he advised
everyone to “keep it in the road,” he wished everyone a “good
day,” and he was always in “good shape.” Through his courageous
battle with cancer, he never complained and always with a big
smile would say, “I feel great!” He was preceded in death by his
parents and sisters Berta “BB” Peak, Thelma Linehan and Ann
Kellly. Goldie is survived by his wife of 37 years, Pattie Leanzia
Baber; his sons William Franklin “Billy” Baber and wife, Sara, of
Overland Park, KS, and Charles Goldie Baber of Burkeville, VA;
granddaughters Presley, Riley, and Kinley Baber of Overland Park,
KS, and Brandy Vizmanos-Garcia of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren
Kyler and Sydney Garcia of Seattle, WA; sisters Helen Baber Fout
of Tarboro, NC, and Alice Pearl Baber Barnett and husband, Mason,
of Crozet. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00
pm, Monday evening, May 19, 2014, at Crozet Baptist Church. The
funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at
11:00 am at Crozet Baptist Church with Rev. David Collyer and Rev.
Colleen Swingle-Titus officiating. Interment will follow at
Rockgate Cemetery in Crozet. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggest that memorial donations to celebrate his life may be made
to the Crozet Baptist Church, Caring Ministry, 5804 St. George
Avenue, Crozet, VA 22932, of Hospice of Piedmont,675 Peter
Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911. Anderson
Funeral Home of Crozet, is in charge of arrangements.
[http://www.andersonfuneralservice.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2525239&fh_id=14357]
Baggett, Ed
After Sabalo used the GI Bill for a graduate degree and subsequent
commission in USNR. Retired as Cdr, Dec 1998. Just retired from 35
Plus years with IRS, Dallas, TX.
[recd Feb 2007] Bagwell, Stephen
Obit: Funeral services for Stephen Eugene Bagwell, 57, will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Wood-Dunning Colonial Chapel with Steve
Cate of Chino, Calif., officiating. Military graveside services
will be in Plainview Memorial Park. Burial arrangements are by
Wood-Dunning Funeral Home. Mr. Bagwell died at 10:40 p.m.
Saturday, June 27, 1998, at his residence. He was born Oct. 27,
1940, in Claude. He moved to Plainview in 1947 from Hereford and
graduated from Plainview High School in 1959. He served with the
U.S. Navy for 12 years as a diver in the submarine division. He
returned to Plainview in 1992. He served in Vietnam and was a
member of Inland Church of Christ in Pomona, Calif. On Dec. 18,
1964, he married Suanna Kay Reed in Clovis, N.M.Survivors include
his wife; one son, Stephen Reed Bagwell of Chino; one daughter,
Suzette RenŽ Gagne of Holladay, Utah; his father and stepmother,
Eugene and Ruby Bagwell of Amarillo; a sister, Kathlyn Keaton of
Midland; three half-sisters, Sharla Golightly and Frankie
Lockhart, both of Dallas and Tracey Spaulding of Amarillo; a
brother, James “Tony” Bagwell of Austin; a half-brother, Dexter
Spaulding of Amarillo; and seven grandchildren. [telcon
w/wife Suanna 16aug10 - served 12 yrs in the Navy left Dec 71 or
72. d. ag 57. was on Bluegill and other Pearl boats] Bagwell,
William
Obit- "Mr. William Charles Bagwell Jr., 84, of Fletcher, went to
be with the Lord on April 25, 2011. Charles was born in
Henderson County on Oct. 12, 1926, the son of William Clay and
Leona Singleton Bagwell. He attended Wofford and Western Carolina
University. He then served in WW II as a Navy Seal [[clarification
by J. Owens - before Sabalo he was aboard USS Seal SS-183]] on a
Submarine. He did Crop Dusting thereafter and later he ran the
Bagwell Lumber Company as President until he retired. He was
preceded in death by his wife Sarah Bagwell Oct.25, 2006, a
daughter Sandy Bagwell and a grand daughter Amie Bagwell
Barnes. Surviving is a son Jeff Bagwell of Pickens, SC; two
daughters, Pat Bagwell Youngblood of Fletcher and Carol Bagwell of
Hendersonville; six grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren;
three sisters and two brothers."
http://www.thosshepherd.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1144986&fh_id=10745 Baker,
Curtis L.
USS
Becuna - SS-319 - QM3 - Dec
1946 to Oct 1948
USS Besugo - SS-321 - QM3 - Oct
1948 to May 1950
USS Bergall - SS-320 - QM2 - May
1950 to Aug 1951
USS Sabalo - SS-302 - QM2 - Aug
1951 to Feb 1952
USS Queenfish - SS-393 - QM1 - Feb
1952 to Feb 1954
USS Pargo - SS-264 - QM1 - Mar
1954 to Aug 1954
USS Blackfin - SS-322 - QM1 - Aug
1954 to Sept 1955
Baker,
John
62-63 Sea Devil AGSS-400
63-64 Carbonero SS-337
64-68 Sabalo SS-302
68-85 US Navy Reserve
"I left the Sabalo in 1968. Upon discharge from USN, I
joined the reserves and retired as MM1(SS) in 1985. Also
after active duty, I went to Southeast Missouri State. In
1972 I received a BA in Political Science with a minor in
Spanish. I went back to night school and got a BS in
Business in 1973.
I have been married to my wife, Karen for
38 years. We have 2 sons and 6 grandchildren, and 2
dogs. We have a subcontracting business with 15 employees
selling and installing glass and glazing. We specialize in
hospitals, schools, and commercial high rise buildings, and
anything else we can make a dollar on." [update recd Mar 2005]
Barke,
Arthur R.
Was in Co. 19 of the Naval Academy Class of 1953.
After graduation served aboard USS Bellatrix AKA-3 and then
attended Sub School in 1955. He was a junior officer
(Ltjg-LT) on the Diodon SS-349 ca. 55-57, and then served aboard
Spinax SS-489. From 1959 to 1962 he attended Post Graduate
School in Monterey, Calif. He was then assigned to the
comissioning crew of USS Henry Clay SSBN-625. Following that
he was the Executive Officer on Diodon, and then as Lcdr assumed
command of Sabalo in June 1966. While on board was promoted
to Cdr.
In 1955 he married Verna Kelly of New London, CT.
They had two children, Stephen, born 1963, and Alexandra
born 1966. He is listed as deceased on 20 Aug 1998 on the
site maintained by his Nav. Acad. Company .
[Info from Sabalo visitors pamphlet] Pictures can be found on both
these sites:
http://www.limericks.org/navy/na53-19.htm
http://www.diodon349.com Barker,
Harold Drake
. Harold (“Hal”) Drake
Barker was born Jan. 16, 1927 in Basil, Ohio where his father
was a high school teacher and coach. (Basil has since been
assimilated into the city of Baltimore). Raised in Dayton,
Ohio, he enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and served as an air
crewman (tail gunner & radioman) until discharged in 1946.
Staying in the Naval Reserve, he attended weekend drills through
college. Shortly after graduation with a BS from Miami
University in June 1950 he was recalled to active duty and
subsequently went Regular Navy.
Commissioned an Ensign in 1951, he
served in the destroyers McKean (DD-784) and Fletcher (DDE-445).
After attending Submarine School in 1953, he had tours in
Bluegill (SSK-242) where he qualified in 1954, then Pomfret
(SS-391), staff engineer at ComSubGruWestPac in Yokosuka, Japan,
then Senior Test Engineer for submarine launches of the Polaris
missile at Cape Canaveral. Following were back-to-back tours as
Executive Officer in Balao (SS-285) then Bream (SS-243).
In Jan. 1965 he assumed command of
Sabalo (SS-302). During this tour Sabalo was awarded the Battle
Efficiency “E” and was runner-up for the Marjorie Sterrett
Battleship Award. Sabalo’s baseball team was the Pacific
Submarine Force champion. All these boats were involved in
various Cold War operations. Sabalo also had several missions
off Vietnam.
After completing the senior course at
the Naval War College he volunteered for a tour in-country and
was Assistant Chief of Staff for Plans at Naval Support Activity
DaNang, Vietnam. This duty involved travel throughout the I
Corps, Marine Corp patrols, and time in Hue during Tet 1968.
Then served two years in the Pentagon on OpNav staff which was
followed as CO of USS Mispillion (AO-105). Again it was off to
WestPac, but this time providing underway replenishment to the
aircraft carriers and their escorts during two deployments.
He held the Chair of Logistics and was
a Professor of Management at the Naval War College. After that,
while Commodore of Service Squadron Two it was more deployments,
but this time throughout the North Atlantic, Med and North Sea.
Returning to the Pacific he was Deputy Fleet Inspector General,
followed by a tour as Chief of Staff Logistic Command Pacific.
Captain Barker retired March 31, 1981.
During his years of active duty the
Navy gave him the encouragement, time and finances to earn an MS
in International Affairs from The George Washington University
and an MBA from Bryant University.
During his ComSubGru tour, his fiancé,
Dossie R. Swindell of San Diego, flew to Japan in April 1959 and
they were married in the Yokosuka base chapel. Dossie and Hal
have three adult children: Diane, Tom and Steve.
Since Navy retirement Hal has been a
stockbroker for 14 years in Honolulu, followed by the restaurant
business in the Tacoma area for 11 years.
Awards include: Legion of Merit, Bronze
Star Medal with “V” and a gold star in lieu of a second Bronze
Star Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit
Commendation, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Republic of Viet
Nam Distinguished Service Medal. The campaign ribbons have 9
battle stars.
“The greatest professional time of my life
has been serving with men in submarines. My greatest pride
is that in each ship or unit that I commanded every mission or
operation assigned was successfully completed and on time, never
losing a man to any cause. This was a direct result of the
wonderful teamwork by those who serve together as a crew.”
[bio from South
Sound Base Newsletter Jul/Aug 2008]
Barker,
Richard
I served on the Sabalo from 1955 - 1959. I am married, live
in Seymour Indiana. Have two sons and one daughter. I
am a retired Indiana State Trooper. I enjoy fishing,
hunting, playing guitar and singing. [recd 7 Sep 2004] Barnes, W. William
After being discharged I Joined the Tacoma, Washington Police
Department where I rode motorcycle for ten years before being
promoted to Sergeant. After retiring from the department I
was a Investigator for the County Medical Examiner for five plus
years.
My two sons also joined the Navy, the oldest chose
to be a torpedoman on a Knox Class frigagte and my youngest
chose the submarine service where he was a Radio Technician and
qualified on the USS Bremerton SSN-698. I was able to ride on
that boat for a week. What a difference in boats except there
wasn't any more open space to spread out. [recd Feb 2007]
Barshaw, James
"I was on the boat for only a very short period of time. I
got on in San Diego in 7-69 for the trip to Vallejo-Mare Island
dry dock. While in dry dock I was assigned as duty driver at
the base for 2-3 months. I disembarked the boat in 12-69 mustering
out of active duty for the USNR. I was aboard and qualified on the
Bluegill SS-242 prior to the Sabalo. I remember few on board only
1-2 of the quartermaster gang and not even the names. Sorry
I have no pictures or stories." [recd 30 Mar 2007]
Bartsch, Robert
"I went aboard in about January '52 and transferred to the Gudegon
SS-567 in March '54. ... 46 years ago today (21 Jan 2001) I was in
Treasure Island getting processed out. My address now is 433
Hillview, Hurst, TX 76054." Baumruk, Brian C.
Left the Navy as LCDR March 1973. He has had an
illustrious career in show business and as a professional speaking
consultant. Many details can be found on his company's web
site. http://www.earprompter.comBeams,
Donald W.
OBIT-
Donald
W. Beams II Born: March 05, 1946;Died: February 07,
2014
On Friday February 7,
2014 Donald Wilmith Beams II lost his hard fought battle with
cancer. Don, proud owner of Don Beams' Automotive, named
Gilroy's #1 Auto Repair Shop in the Dispatch 2012 reader's poll,
was 67 years old.
Born in Rhode Island on March 5, 1946,
Don was older brother to Robert Beams, and oldest child to his
parents Donald Beams and Lucile Beams (deceased). From an early
age, Don possessed a love for all things mechanical and was
given his first job repairing lawn mowers shortly after turning
8 years old. After moving cross country from Rhode Island to Los
Gatos, California, Don was eventually drafted into the United
States Navy where he served for 4 years working on submarines.
After release from the Navy, Don began working for the city of
San Jose where he was a loyal employee-retiring after 28 years
of managing the 10th largest fleet in the US. In his free time,
Don enjoyed being a member of the Team Eagle pit crew, working
in his automotive shop, and cooking a BBQ masterpiece with his
family.
Don is survived by his best friend and
loving wife of 37 years, Mary. Don also leaves behind two
beautiful, loving children, Sarah and Matt. Otherwise known as
"Popo," Don also leaves behind his two gorgeous granddaughters,
Jasmine and Kaylie Antrim.
A celebration of Don’s life will take
place on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. A viewing will be held at
Habing Family Funeral Home in Gilroy from 8-10am followed by a
funeral mass at St. Mary Church, Gilroy at 10am.
found at:
https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=2412197&fh_id=10480
]
Beck,
Thomas
I was aboard twice
during my service. First time was about July 1952 just as
she was finishing out being retrofitted as a guppy snorkel at
Pearl.
Then a stint on the
Tiru and back to the Sabalo until discharge in January
1956.
I am a new Certified Master Gardener
Emeritus. I am happy to serve on the Board of Directors of the
South Plains Food Bank. The Lubbock based Food Bank
provides services that few other US based Food Banks
can. We have been visited by a group of Mexican Food Banks
on how to improve their operations. I am on an advisory
committee for the Breedlove Dehydration Plant. Breedlove
is the largest non-profit preparer of dehydrated foods in the
world. We were among the first into Sri Lanka following
the disastrous tsunami, and have supplied about one
biillion meals to over 60 countries at about 5 cents a
serving. [eml recd 21 Mar 09]
Update- I made SO1 SS in 3 years and 3 months after enlistment,
thanks to the help and encouragement of shipmates and the sound
shack at Pearl.
Tom, aka known as “Buddha” [eml recd 8 Oct 15]
Becker, Robert
I stayed in the reserve (Ling SS-297) making EM1(SS) and
retired in 1988 (while I was working for Electric Boat building
submarines). I am now a facilities engineer for Salomon in
N. Y. I have lived in Hazlet N. J. for the past 18yrs. [recd July
02]
Bob was ill for a week with a bacterial virus, but
got worse and was taken to hospital where he passed on July 26
with heart failure. Warmest regards, Stephanie Becker, his
wife. [eml recd 2 Aug 13]
Obit- Robert F. Becker, 63, of Hazlet, passed
away on Friday, July 26th at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.
Robert was born on October 22, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, where he grew
up. He was currently settled in Hazlet with his wife, Stephanie.
Robert was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy in the Submarine
Service during the Vietnam War. He was recently retired from Citi
Group as an Electrical Mechanical Engineer. Robert was also a
member of the American Legion, Post # 0338. He was
predeceased by his parents Joseph and Anne (Canning) Becker and
his brother, Thomas Becker. Robert is survived by his beloved
wife, Stephanie (Carol) Becker, his loving daughters, Laurie-Ann
Brennan and her husband David, Patricia Roe and her husband Greg,
his cherished grandchildren, William, Katelyn and Nolan, his dear
sister, Joanne Catalano and her husband Silvio, and his adored
sister in law, Margaret Becker. He will be sadly missed, but never
forgotten. In respect of Robert's wishes, he will be
privately cremated. Family and friends are invited to visit for a
memorial visitation on Tuesday, July 30th from 5 to 8PM at the
Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3269 State Rt. 35
N, Hazlet. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on
Wednesday, July 31st, Holy Family R.C. Church, Union Beach, 9:30
AM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested to please make a
donation in memory of Robert to the favorite charity of your
choice . For information, directions or to send condolences to the
family, visit, www.shorepointfh.com
Beech,
James
Belmont, Joseph
Qualified on the Argonaut 1945; Sennet SS-408 '46-48; Sea Robin
'48; Irex SS-482 '51-52
Bell, Robert
During WW II was an officer with Underwater Demolition Team #27.
Later was a staff officer with LCI Squadron 2. After
retiring from the Navy in 1957 attended dental school and became a
DDS.
Bellar,
Richard L.
Sea
Robin - SS-407, 7/58 to 7/61
Carp - SS-338, 61-62
Grampus - SS-523, 62
Argonaut - SS-475, 62
Sabalo - SS-302, 63 to 64
Bonefish - SS-582, 64-66 Benson,
Walter
Retired after 30 years in the diamond business. [recd Sep 2006]
Walter F., Benson, age 77, died January 15,
2008. Proud US Navy Submarine Veteran serving in
Korea. Walter qualified in 1952 onboard the USS SABALO (SS
302). He joined USSVI Groton Base in 2000. He was a
Life member and was inducted into the Holland Club in
2002. Walter is survied by his wife Mary, his
children Ann, Walter Jr., Laura, Peter, Andrew and James,
and 10 grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Leo F.
Kearns Funeral Home 85-66 115 Street, North Richmond Hill, NY
Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9PM. A Funeral Mass will be
held Saturday 9:45AM. Church of the Holy Child Jesus with
his interment at Maple Grove Memorial Park. In
lieu of flowers contributions to Firefighter Michael J.
Cawley Foundation at www.ffmichaeljcawley.org.
Bergwerk, Joseph
Qualified on Halfbeak '48; ; Irex '48; ; Sabalo '51-53; Rock '53;
Cubero '53-56. Earned a BSEE in 1959. Retired from
Grumman Aerospace in 1993.
Bolen,
Roger D.
Cusk, SS-348, Jan61-Dec62
Sabalo, SS-302, Dec62-Oct63
Sam Rayburn, SSBN-635 G, Apr64-May68
Will Rogers, SSBN-659 G, Aug69-Mar75
Bolen,
Terry
Graduated from Ohio State University ROTC. While serving on
Sabalo, and near completion of officer qualifications with six
months aboard he was transferred to the tender due to reducing the
ship's complement prior to decommissioning, and had no further
chance to finish. He left the Navy after his initial tour of
duty, and became an optometrist with the U.S. Public Health
Service achieving the rank of Captain {from telcon Jul 2005]
---[Update recd Dec 2006] "I am currently on active duty with the
Public Health Service. I am an optometrist detailed to the
Indian Health Service. I service 6 clinics in the State of
Nevada. I am a comissioned officer - Capt. (O-6). ... I took
the Sabalo on her last trim dive coming back from WesPac 1970." Bolton, Robert
was later QMC(SS). Died 23 Jul 1996; Buried: Fort
Scott [KS] National Cem., Sect. 12 Booriakin,
Walter
Following my tour aboard the Sabalo and couple of short
tours at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA and the
Submarine Support Facility at Balast Point, San Diego I was
transferred to Naples as the Operations Officer for the Naval
Support Activity, primary job was to provide services for the
visiting ships to Naples. [eml recd Apr 2007]
After retirement from the Navy in July 1978 worked for Convair
Division of General Dynamics which was bought by Hughes Aircraft.
Moved to Tucson, AZ retiring again from Hughes in Feb. 1996.
Boswell,
Raymond
Qualified on Blueback SS-326 1948; Sennet '47-48; Sea Cat 48-50;
Argonaut 50-51; Nautilus SSN-571 '54-56; Tang SS-563 '56-58;
Gudgeon SS-567 '61-63
Bouton, Samuel L.
Enlisted Boot camp, USNTC GLakes Feb41-May41; Qualified on S-15;
Raton SS-270 Apr43-Nov48: Gar SS-206 Nov48-Dec50; Manta SS-299
Jan51-Jan52; Chopper SS-342 Jan52-Mar53; SeaLeopard SS-483
Mar53-Dec56; Carbonero SS-337 Dec56-May57; SubBase Pearl
May57-Jan58; NESEP graduate; Sabalo SS-302 Jan58-Nov59; Nereus
AS-17 @SanDiego May62-Jun65; Staff ComSubSqn3 Jun65-Jun67; US Navy
TorpSta, Keyport, WA Jul67-Feb70; PolarisMisFacPac, Bremerton, WA
Mar70-Apr71. Retired 4/71 as LCDR. Shortly after worked for
Honeywell on submarine programs retiring from there in mid
1985. [info from retirement plaque as related by his wife
Doris D. Bouton. Jun '03]
Obit- The Charles A. Lockwood Chapter (USSVWWII) of Washington
sadly reports the death of shipmate Bouton on December 4,
1985. Samuel served in S-15; Raton; Manta; Sea Leopard;
Carbonero; Sabalo diring WWII. Our shipmate is survived by
his wife Doris, Sail in Peace. [pub. in Polaris] Bowlby,
Carl
Following Sabalo I served in Stickleback SS-415 until Nov '57;
then to nuclear power school in New London. Then to Idaho
Falls IDA for 18 months where I was promoted to warrant officer.
The rest of my career was spent in submarine repair - USS
Nereus AS-17, USS Gilmore AS-16, USS Sperry AS-12, and a shipyard
tour and sub training at Ford Island between the aforementioned
ships. Last 4 years at 32nd St. Naval Station, San Diego as
QA Director. Retired as CDR 1 Sep 1977.
Boyd,
Arlan
USS Sabalo - SS-302 - CS3(SS) - May
1955 to Jan 1958
USS Barbero - SS-317 - GS2(SS) - Sep
1958 to Jan 1959
USS George Washington - SSBN-598 Blue - MT1(SS)
-Jan 1959 to Jun 1961
USS Lafayette - SSBN-616 - MT1(SS) - Jun
1961 to Oct 1961
USS Hunley - AS-31 - MT1(SS) - Mar
1963 to Jul 1967
USS HW Gilmore - AS-16 - LT - Jan
1969 to Mar 1971
"After my first hitch on Sabalo, I reenlisted and was sent to ET
"A" School. As part of a new concept in submarine
warfare, I then studied aerodynamic systems, thermonuclear
devices, and on to a new thing called "transistors' at
Lockheed-Sunnyvale. I then received orders to the George
Washington, first Polaris firing submarine, in the blue crew for
commissioning. I fired the first Polaris from
underwater, and made
3 patrols, and then was commisioned as an LDO."
"After I retired. I went to school at Sonoma State
University and received a BS in Accounting. I then
went to the University of Nebraska a got my MBA (but it
took 2 years). I was part of an intern
program with credit
for my masters in which I worked for the Western Regional Office
of the United States Dept. of Justice, internal audit
staff. Later, I was offered and accepted a full time
job with
that group. I
passed the CPA exam, and was certified after the proper "time
served". After that, I won an election to the Petaluma
Valley Council staff." [recd Nov 2008]
Boyd,
James
"After leaving the Navy in 1954 I went to work
in the Great Lakes maritime industry transporting the raw material
for steel production. I started as an oiler in the engine
department, and then took the examiniations for engineer
licenses. I worked my way from 3rd Asst. Engineer to Chief
Engineer. I retired in 1989 as Chief Engineer and Department
Head on the Henry Ford II, a ship in the six ship fleet of Ford
Motor Company."
"Since then, my wife, Dolores, and I have
traveled by motor home from Key West to Fairbanks, Alaska, and
Texas to the Canadian Maritimes. Between us, my wife and
I have seven children and eleven grandchildren." [Recd Mar
2005] Boyd, Ronald C.
Entered the Navy in 1950. Also served on Rock SS-274 and 1
other boat. After the Navy was a Minneapolis (MN) firefighter for
35 years retiring in 1995. After retirement he moved to
Fredericksburg, Texas where he later contracted cancer and
deceased 29 July 2004. [reptd by dau Aug 2005 and wife Oct
2005]
Bracey, Doug
Has a hobby of drag racing- " I drive a 1999 Monte Carlo and my
wife Chris drives a 1967 Camaro. We are sportsman racers but
maintain a very busy schedule. This year approx. 26 races." {eml
recd 28 Mar 09]
Braun, James P.
USS
Sabalo - SS-302 - FTG3(SS) -
6/58 to 9/61
Reenlisted 10/62
USS Rock - SS-274 - FTG3(SS) -
12/62 to 8/63
USS Alexander Hamilton - SSBN-617 Blue -
FTG2(SS) - 11/64 to 9/66
Reenlisted 2/73
USS Hawkbill - SSN-666 - YN3(SS) -
2/72 to 12/73
"Still working: I
drive for Jim Palmer Trucking out of Missoula, MT." [recd Mar
2006]
James Braun is alive and well here In Kalispell Mt. I have a
new online business and also a walk in shop starting in Spring
2009, [eml recd 4 Apr 09]
[update recd 21 Apr 13] Owner Operator of Mystique Fly Shop LLC http://mmflyshop.com ,
Kalispell, MT. & Mystique Outfitters LLC, With Federal
Firearms License, Kalispell, MT 59901 & Private Knight LLC.
Braun,
John
"I spent twenty six years in the Long Beach CA area working as a
union carpenter building high rise buildings. In 1994 we
sold our home and traveled around the country for fourteen months.
We camped out or stayed with people we met along the way. In
1996 we moved to Washington and bought five acres in the woods and
built our home. I worked until 2010 when I retired after
more than thirty one years as a carpenter. I now spend my
time in my shop making toys that I donate to the Marines for Toys
for Tots. I also enjoy riding my horse, and my wife and I
still travel whenever we can." [eml recd 3 Jan 2015]
Brower,
David
Radio, television, and newspaper advertising manager for all of
the LITHIA automobile dealerships in Colorado.(rpt recd Aug 2003)
[current profile on LinkedIn at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/poppallc ] Brown,
Earl
Was a QM striker on Sabalo. After qualifying and finishing
his initial enlistment, he left the Navy for a short period.
He reenlisted and went to nuclear power school. He served on
Sirago, Thomas Edison, Andrew Jackson and Bergall, retiring in
March 1972 as EMC(SS). Bruzzo, Joseph
" Was on Board Sabalo for the return trip from Westpac in late
1957, went to Sabalo out of sub school. flew from New
London to Yokuska and found out she was leaving next day to go
back to Pearl. Stuck it out in Pearl doing local ops till I
swapped with an RM2 from U.S.S. Rasher SSR-269 to go back to
Westpac. Finished Westpac cruise on Rasher and was
discharged Jan. '59."[date recd not recorded]
Served
briefly
aboard
Sabalo.
[57-58]
Picked
her
right
out
of
sub
school,
New
London
because
she
was
on
a
Westpac
cruise
at
the
time.
Traveled
from
New
York
area
via MATS air service all the way to Tokyo. Trip took three days,
in the summer heat with my dress blues on. Left arm so
sore from my overseas shots I could hardly carry my
seabag. Had stops in San Francisco, Pearl Harbor, Quam,
Wake & Midway. (maybe not in that order, but we stopped
there). After a wild Navy bus ride from Tokyo to Yokosuka,
arrived at Sabalo about 1900 Hrs. She looked so menacing,
all in black alongside the dock, I was thrilled.
Reported aboard, and the quarterdeck watch told me that she was
leaving in the morning to go back to Pearl.
I
was
"pissed"
.
O.D.
was
awakened
and
gave
me
a
liberty
pass
for
that
night.
I
don't
remember
who
took
me
over
to
see
some
sights
and
have
a few cool ones before we had to leave, but it was a real
nice gesture. Next morning we sailed, and me, a stranger on
the boat and with a hellofa hangover.
I
Went
into
sub
school
as
an
RM3,
and
made
RM2
aboard
Sabalo.
After
a
lot
of
daily
operations
out
of
Pearl,
I
made
RM1,
and
was
waiting
for
my new stripes. USS Rasher, SSR269 stopped by from San
Diego to go on a Westpac Cruise. That Was in 1958. There
was an RM2 aboard Rasher who had just gotten married and wanted
to stay in Pearl so he could bring his wife there. We
hurriedly swapped boats and I was off to Westpac again. He
was happy and so was I. Ain't sub duty great?? [eml recd 4
Mar 2009]
Bryant,
Gregory
"Here
is
a
short
version
of
a
very
interesting
life
after
my
time
on
Sabalo
(2-67
through
the
summer
of
68).
I
left
Sabalo
and
was
transferred
to
the
Cusk
SS348.
It was like going from cream to sour milk. We had 12 hours a day
of scrubbing a very dirty boat on our way to west pac and when
we arrived in Honolulu, we had a well scrubbed dirty boat. I was
truly spoiled on the Sabalo."
"Anyway,
after
I
got
out
in
Dec
68
TM2(SS);
I
went
back
to
school.
It
took
7
years,
but
I
finally
got
an
MA
degree
from
San
Francisco
State
University
in Clinical Psychology. Never did a thing with the degree. Since
then, I have been a Photographer, Construction worker,
accountant (hello John Leconte) a cabinet maker, over a 15 year
period, I owned 2 restaurants and a motion picture industry
catering company in Hollywood, spent a few years as a PGA
teaching Pro in Long Beach and then back to Construction. For
the last 10 years I have been a project superintendent and
project manager for 4 different construction companies in the
Los Angeles and Orange County area in Southern Ca.
I have been married
twice and, sadly, divorced twice. I have 2 boys by my second
marriage and am blessed with a 16 year old and an 11 year old
who are both super kids. Alex, the 16 year old is the drum
captain for the marching band at Los Alamitos High School, a
Junior this year, and Jamison, the 11 year old is one of the top
3 soccer players in his age group in AYSO 177. We have a great
time together. We golf; ski at Mammoth Mountain 2 or 3
times a year-- well, I ski and the boys snowboard,
and because they are both in the Junior Lifeguard program,
we spend a lot of time in the ocean. They keep me way younger
than my 58 years."
"Since my boys are still young, I guess I won't retire for another
10 or 12 years, but what the heck, I don't have any retirement
plans and I spent lots of time doing what I like. I have enjoyed
very good health and hopefully will continue to do so for a good
while longer. I would love to hear from any of the Sabalo gang and
can be reached at": grgbryantmsn.com. [recd Aug 2005] Buchanan, John
Although I spent roughly 5 months (6July 68 - 27Nov
68) aboard the boat, and finished most of my studies, I was
unable to formally complete my qualifications due to a bout of
chronic sea sickness that landed me in the hospital upon
our arrival in Yokosuka, Japan. Close but no cigar!
Currently, I'm
the Manager of Special Projects (sales & marketing
post) for Kongsberg Maritime, Inc. that manufacturers a
variety of marine electronics, including very special underwater
TV cameras. These cameras are used by the commercial
diving industry, the offshore oil industry, for oceanographic
research and various military applications. As you might
expect, these cameras are also used onboard U.S.
Navy ships and submarines including the NR-1, and the recently
commissioned U.S.S. Jimmy Carter, SSN23 (33 underwater TV
cameras total at a cost of ~$500K). Interesting where life
takes us, wouldn't ya say?!!. [report recd Feb 2005]
Buckle, Bert
OBIT-Bert Charles Buckle, 69, of Emporia [KS] entered into rest
Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born to Edward and Myrtle (Kirkwood)
Buckle in Emporia on March 17, 1945. Bert is formerly of Hamilton,
KS. He served his country through Navy service and worked in
Emporia as a land surveyor.Bert is preceded in death by his
parents; son, Bert Buckle Jr.; brothers, Thomas Buckle, Jerry
Buckle, Frank Buckle, William "Bill" Buckle, and James Buckle.He
is survived by his brothers, Ed Buckle of Eureka, KS, Paul Buckle
of Pittsburg, KS, and Mike Buckle of Orlando, FL; and sisters,
Barbara Jacoby of Lakeland, FL and Mary Watson of Emporia, KS
[from charterfunerals,com]
Budding, William
Made 6 war patrols in Seahorse SS-304; the sixth as Exec.; was
transferred to Sabalo as commissioning Exec. (1945).
[Budding's ability to operate the TDC is specifically mentioned
as a contributing factor to the success of Seahorse; see the
book, "Silent Victory" by Clay Blair.]
Burch,
Harold
After I left the Sabalo I went to Nuclear Power school and was
attached to the USS Alexander Hamilton SSBN-617 Blue until my
discharge in 1969. I requalified on the Hamilton and was
discharged as an EM1 (SS) June 1969. After being discharged from
the Navy in 1969 I took flying lesson and finally became a
professional pilot in 1971. I have been a Corporate Pilot now for
38 years. I rejoined the Navy Reserves a few years later and
changed my rate to AE. I retired from the Navy/Navy Reserves as a
Master Chief. I served on the USS America CV-66 during Desert
Storm. I served on several carriers on the West Coast one being
the USS John C. Stennis CVN-74 where I was at on 9/11. That made
for some very interesting days after that. [eml recd 6 Jan 2009]
Burki, Arde A.
He was a junior officer (LT) on the Diodon SS-349 ca.
55-57 and became XO when the prior XO was transferred. Retired
1965 as CDR.
Upon being relieved as CO of the Sabalo; at the
Change of Command ceremony on 24 Jun 1961, Adm. Roy S. Benson,
ComSubPac awarded Cdr Burki a special citation for
outstanding performance of duty while CO. [see also
http://www.diodon349.com]
"I had command of Sabalo from 4 September 1959 until 24 June
1961. She was a great boat. We accomplished a lot of
things. Amog them was a six months deployment to West Pac,
where we did a top secret mission during which we were submerged
for 47 days. We also went to Thailand where we were employed
in a major SEATO exercise, and visited Bangkok after the exercise
was over. From there we went to Subic Bay in the Philippines
for two weeks. It was a great liberty port as well.
When I left Sabalo I was awarded a citation for Outstanding
Performance of Duty as Commanding Officer of Sabalo by Rear
Admiral Roy S. Benson, Commander Submarine Force Pac Flt.
Only 4 or 5 such citations, or decorations were awarded to sub
commanders in the Pacific Fleet during the two years I had command
of Sabalo." [Ltr recd 19 Sep 2013] Burtner,
Kenneth
Qualified on Rock SSR-274 in 1955.(6/54-2/55). Also served on
Besugo SS-321 2/55-7/56; Sterlet SS-392 10/59-9/60; Sabalo SS-302
11/61-8/63; Lewis & Clark SSBN-644(G) 4/68-9/72; T. Roosevelt
SSBN-600 '76-80.
Byers, George "Pat"
"Went to Southern Colorado State College on GI Bill; graduated
with Associates degree in Diesel Mechanics and have been working
in mining for 37 years" [above recd Feb 2010]
[below extracted from bio on his web site 12 Oct 14]
Pat was born in Pueblo Colorado,
September 1949. He lived there until age 7, and then to Denver
until 13. He moved back to Pueblo where he attended Central High
School. In 1967 Pat joined the US Navy Submarine Service aboard
the USS. Sabalo SS302. Pat was honorably discharged in December
1970. After the Navy, Pat went to Southern Colorado State College,
majoring in art, graduating with Associates Degree in Diesel
Mechanics. Pat moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1973 and worked with
Anamax Mining Company as a heavy equipment mechanic. In 1982 he
moved to Rifle, Colorado with his wife. He went to work for Unocal
Oil Shale Company based in Parachute, Colorado until 1989, then
Colorado Wyoming Coal Company until he retired in December 2012.
Pat and his wife adopted a son, Shane in 1989. Pat separated in
1991, and moved to Craig Colorado. Pat later divorced in 1994. In
1995 Pat moved back to Rifle to be with his son Shane. With the
exception of 4 years, Pat has lived in Rifle since 1982 and still
lives there today. His hobby is photography and some of his
work and photo of him can be seen on his web site:
http://www.patrickbyersphotography.com/biography.html Cajka, Anthony
Segundo - SS 398 -
Rate:
CDR
Service from March 1969?? to Until
Decommissioned
Commanding
Officer for this boat
Was part of
decommissioning crew
Amberjack - SS 522 -
Rate
while
on
boat
unknown
(Time of service unavailable)
Harder - SS 568 - Rate while on
boat unknown
Service from 1957 to 1961
Tang - SS 563 - Rate
while on boat unknown
Service from 1963 to 1963
Sabalo - SS 302 - Rate: LCDR
Service from 1965 to 1967
Executive
Officer for this boat
s h o r e
d u t y
Station
Month/Year
Aboard
Month/Year
Departed
City
State
US Naval
Academy
6
1961
6
1963
COMSUBRON
7
6
1963
6
1965
Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard, Be
8
1970
7
1973
Cameron, William C.
OBIT-William C. Cameron, 63, passed
away peacefully September, 25, 2006.Bill was born in Battle Creek Michigan and
graduated from Battle Creek Central High.He retired in 1983 after 22
years with the US Navy and then retired from the Merchant Marines
after 10 years of service. At the time of his death he was working for Goodyear
Powerhouse. Bill
was a member of the Isle of Faith UMC in Jacksonville, Florida.He was a Nascar fan and loved
to fish and hunt.Bill
was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply
missed.He is
survived by his loving wife, Diane; children, Douglas, Julie
Michaud, Melinda (Jon) Duncan, Elizabeth Cameron, and Jennifer
Cameron; grandchildren, Tabitha, Raphael, Angela, Jessica,
Katherine, Rachel, Sydney and Cameron; brothers, Bert (Marilyn)
Cameron and Carl (Elsie) Cameron of Battle Creek; sister, Audrey
(Don) Sampeer of Arizona; brother in law, Mark Hannaman of Akron
and sister in law, Sylvia (Glen) Little of Akron.The family would like to thank
Dr. Trochelman and his staff for their care and compassion. No services will be held.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations may be made to Summa
Hospitals Foundation, 525 E. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44309.
Cariker, Jess
USNA, Class of 1950. USS Harlan R. Dickson DD-708 1950-52;
was LT on Pickerel SS-524 ca 1955
Carroll, Richard William
OBIT- Richard William
Carroll, 60, of 40 Spicer Ave., Groton, Conn., formerly of
Altoona, died Wednesday evening, Dec 17, 1980, in Lawrence and
Memorial Hospitals, New London, Conn. Mr. Carroll was self
employed as an electrical contractor. He was born Feb 7, 1920,
in Altoona, the son of George F. and Hermina (Feaser) Carroll,
and May 30, 1941, in Altoona, married Florine Boslet.
Surviving are his wife, five children, David of Warner, N.H.;
John of New York City, Andrew of North Stonington, Conn; Mrs.
Joan Beauchemi of Burlington, Vt., and Jennifer M at home; four
grandchildren and five brothers and sisters, Paul of
Tallahassee, Fla; Joseph of Guadalajara, Mexico; Eugene of
Hazlet, N.J.; Mrs. Helen Mitterer of Altoona and Mrs. Dorothy
Wallace of Bellwood. Mr. Carroll was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Groton. He was a Navy Veteran of
World War II, serving in the submarine service.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Friday in teh
Byles Groton Memorial Home, Groton. Burial: Colonel
Ledyard Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, USA
Published in Altoona
Mirror Obituary Dec 19, 1980
found at:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=59608569 Carstensen,
William
After the Navy farmed for 18 years; then worked for the Postal
Service as a rural carrier retiring in Jan 1999 with 22 years of
service.
Carlson, F. Paul
I was on the Sabalo in the summer of 1959
as a Midshipman 1st Class. I stayed in the Navy Nuclear Program
working several years for Adm Rickover at NR, and in technical
assignments through ONR. Had several technically based commands. I
retired as a Captain in 1983.
Enjoyed my time in the navy. I was
assigned to the Thresher, Skipjack, George Washington and Shark at
various times. Worked on three classified programs and enjoyed the
challenges. The last thirty years have been in various business
assignments. Still have my own investment and consulting business.
[recd Apr 09]
[from numerous bio's found online] Dr. Carlson has served as a
member of the Cascade Microtech Board since September, 1992. He is
president and CEO of the Carlson Group of Companies in Tacoma,
Washington and a co-founder of several other high-technology
firms.Dr. Carlson is also a consultant for Lucent Technologies in
New Jersey and Dallas, and the Frank Russell Company in Tacoma.
Other consulting activities have been in business re-engineering
and restructuring projects in Saudi Arabia; Lucent Power Systems;
AT&T Microelectronics; Atcall, Inc., as well as development in
other startup and early-stage development companies. He has also
been a part of joint venture initiatives for municipal
telecommunication expansions, community economic development
projects, among others. Prior to becoming a consultant, Dr.
Carlson was Vice President of Strategy and Business Development,
at Honeywell, Inc. from 1988 to 1991.Between 1977 and 1988 he was
President and CEO of Oregon Graduate Center, where he also founded
OGI Telecomm, a shared tenant service provider (STS). He has
served on the boards of numerous high technology and Fortune 500
companies including Frank Russell Trust Company, Tektronix,
PacifiCorp, Logic Automation (Synopsis), Cascade Microtech Inc.,
Barrett Enclosures Inc., Atcall Inc., Simutech LLC., Integrated
Data Communications (IDC) Inc., and Topia Ventures. Dr. Carlson
holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of
Washington, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University
of Maryland and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Washington. He also attended the Stanford Executive
Education program in 1987. In addition to being a registered
engineer in Washington and Oregon, , he was a Professor of
Electrical Engineering at University of Washington for 10
years.
Casey, Henry
Obit- CWO Henry Casey Jr., USN(Ret) of Pensacola, FL, 84
years youngs, Departed on Eternal Patrol April 9th, 2008.
Henry, a Life Member of AlaFlo Chapter of SubVets WWII, was
preceeded in death by his loving wife Yvonne. He is survived by a
son, Henry III, a daughter, Catherine, their spouses and many
grandchildren.
Henry enlisted in the
U.S.Navy in 1940 serving on aircraft carriers and light cruisers
until entering the Submarine Service in 1944 where he and made war
patrols on USS Bang and USS Sea Robin. Henry continued to
served on submarines after the war and was advanced to Chief
Quartermaster. After completing a tour in Operation Deep
Freeze and accepting a commission as Chief Warrant Officer,
Henry continued his naval career in the surface navy until
retirement in 1970 after thirty years service.
Sailor, Rest Your Oars...... Cataldo, Sal
I came aboard probably October 1969. Because I completed A,
B, and C schools, along with submarine school, before I was
assigned to the Sabalo, it was over 2 years from the date I
enlisted . When I arrived I was STS3; stayed aboard till Sabalo's
de-comissioning, and was part of the de-commisioning crew - 12
enlisted and one officer if I remember correctly.
After I left
the Sabalo was assigned to USS Gudgeon (SS-567). Military
life wasn't for me, got Honorable Discharge in July
1972. [rept received Feb 2006]
Chelle, Jerry
...currently serving in the Merchant Marine. Clark,
Charles R.
After Sabalo was CO of Banner AGER-1. "Sometime between 1969
and 1978, Chuck was assigned to the D.C. area. Tuck [Dick Tuck
(Friar Tuck)] and I had some good times with Chuck and his
family. Daughter was called Boo and his son Chuckie. I can
see his wife's face, but her name escapes me at the moment.
Remember Chuck was learning a foreign language (Portuguese?)
because he was to be the Naval attache at the American
embassy? Sorry to say, I learned sometime afterwards that
Chuck had had a sudden heart attack and died. Chuck was a a
very special person." [report from Harry Iredale, webmaster for
Pueblo AGER-2, sister ship of Banner] Clark, Loren Lee
1st boat was Catfish, then Redfish
"Went to CincLant Staff after Sabalo, then to
USN Post Graduate School where I studied communications
systems. Then had many staff jobs at CincPac; XO at
NavComSta Wahiawa; USCincEur; finally serving as XO of NavPro at
Lockheed in Sunnyvale, CA. After retirement worked as a
command & control systems engineer for Lockheed for 12 years,
then retired full time.
Clemenger,
John
AUGUSTA, Ga.
- John William Clemenger, 73,
retired Naval Officer, died Nov. 6 [2010] after a brief
illness. Clemenger joined the Navy as a Seaman at 17 and
served on destroyers and submarines before retiring as a Naval
Commander in 1988. His career included service on submarines
the USS Blenny, USS Sabalo, USS Gudgeon, USS Cod, and USS
Henry L. Stimson. He served as Commanding Officer of the USS
Oak Ridge, Chief of Staff of Submarine Squadron 16, and as
U.S. Navy submarine attachche to the British Royal Navy. After
retiring from the Navy, Clemenger was active as a grandfather
and volunteered in support of several causes. In addition to
his wife, Martha, he is survived by his son, two daughters,
and four grandsons. He is also survived by his brother and two
sisters. A memorial Mass will be held in the chapel at
Eisenhower Army Medical Center at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Clement, Parley "Art"
Sabalo - SS 302 - Rate: TM2 12/59 to 10/62
qualified 1960
Woodrow Wilson - SSBN 624G - Rate: TM1 1/63 to
2/67
Grouper SS-214 '67
Jallao - SS 368 - Rate: TM1 2/67 to 10/68
Benjamin Franklin - SSBN 640B - Rate: TMCS 1/69
to 5/73
Sunfish - SSN 649 - Rate: TMCS 10/76 to 12/77
Chief of the Boat
Polaris Missile
Facility Pacific Bangor WA 72-73
Naval Safety Center
Norfolk 73-75
Lewis & Clark
SSBN 644 75-76
Sunfish SSN 649
76-77
Retired 12 December
1977, made 17 SSBN deterrent patrols, two West PAC
runs, three MED runs, eight Northern patrols, two
southern runs, and went around the world submerged once on a
104 day run. Also served as a Navy diver for 17 years
working with EOD and UDT units for special operations.
Major accomplishment
for Navy: Invented and placed into service (1974) the Chemical
Light Wand that is now on all life jackets of most navies world
wide.
Later was working as Marketing Manager for Holiday Retirement
Properties in Arizona. Now retired [update recd Jul 2005] Cofer,
Horace
Horace "Tex" Cofer was a graduate of Rice University, physics
major. He intended to do graduate work in physics when he
left the ship. [rptd by Dick Everley Feb 2007] Cohen, George
OBIT- George Coe, Actor
and Director of a Bergman Parody, Dies at 86
USS
Barracuda - SS-K1 - CS3 -
2/22/59 to 6/6/59
USS Trigger - SS-564 - CS3 -
6/6/59 to 9/1/60
USS Thornback - SS-418 - CS3 -
9/1/60 to 11/16/61
USS Amberjack - SS-522 - CS2/SS -
1/17/62 to 6/1/62
USS Cobbler - SS-344 - CS2/SS -
6/1/62 to 6/20/63
USS James Madison - SSBN-627 Blue- CS2/SS -
7/26/63 to 8/22/66
USS Razorback - SS-394 - CS1/SS -
8/22/66 to 9/20/67
USS Cusk - SS-348 - CS1/SS -
5/6/69 to 6/6/69
USS Sabalo - SS-302 - CS1/SS -
6/6/69 to 3/2/70
USS John Adams - SSBN-620 Blue - CSC/SS -
4/9/70 to 9/24/71
USS Halibut - SSN-587 - CSC/SS -
9/30/71 to 5/30/72
Sam died from cancer 2 Nov 2004.
Collier,
Richard
After serving on Sabalo Jul55-Jul57 went to SeaDevil SS-400.
I have been a commercial pilot and flight instructor since leaving
the boats, and my wife and I still fly
for a living. [recd Oct 2006] Contrady, Eugene
After leaving the Navy joined the Pennsylvania State Police on 16
Sep 1965 & retired from there 4 Jan 1991. Currently
still employed in law enforcement as court officer for a total of
42 years in law enforcement. [recd 2007]
Corfield,
Charles
OBIT- Charles
Richard Corfield, 65, died February 27, 2010 of lung cancer. Rick,
a native Washingtonian, was born on October 28, 1944 to Ethel
(Heffron) and Charles C. Corfield. Rick was highly respected for
his competency as an electrical engineer. He had followed his
father's footsteps and together they totaled 80 years with Puget
Power and Light Company, now Puget Sound Energy. During the View
Nam War he served in the Navy as a diver on a submarine. Rick was
active for many years in the Masonic fraternity, and was a member
of Phoenix Lodge, No. 154 and the Afifi Shrine. Leaving behind a
wealth of loyal friends, two sisters Dianne Macdonald, Auburn, and
Joan Curtis with husband Boyd, Steilacoom, two nieces Laurie
Searle and Amy Locke, and a nephew Chuck. Rick's friends and
relatives will celebrate his life at "The Corfield Homestead" on
Lake Tapps the weekend of August 21. The family asks that
donations be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Children, P.O. Box
2472, Spokane, WA 99210 [Tacoma News Tribune]
Costarakis,
Dennis
Sailfish - SSR/SS 572 -
Rate:
ENS
: (Six
weeks
temporary
duty
prior
to
attending
sub
school.)
Jul/63 to Aug/63
Bluegill - SS/AGSS/SSK 242 -
Rate: Lt.JG (Qualified in Submarines aboard
Bluegill) Feb/64 to Jan/66
Segundo - SS 398 - Rate: LT
(Engineer during 1966 Weaps/First LT during 1967)
Jan/66 to Dec/67
Sabalo - SS 302 - Rate: LT (Ops
officer and decommissioning XO)
Jan/70 to May/71 Nickname on this
boat: (Mr. "C")
Left active duty in June '72 and finished up in the reserves to
retire as Cdr in 1982. Became a stockbroker after active
duty and is now (Mar '03) a V.P. at A.G. Edwards in Las Vegas.
Coughtry,
Joseph Edward, b. 10/10/1939, d. 11/09/1965, CSC USN, Plot: A-B
226, bur. 11/15/1965, Ft. Rosecrans Natl Cem. Craig,
Murray
I am a sheriff's deputy working in corrections for Chelan Co. - 15
yrs service. Reside in Wenatchee, WA.
Crain,
William S.
Also served on Medregal SS-480 Rate: QM3 (SS)
from 01-01-1961 to 10-13-1963
Crawford,
Donald
Didn't qualify; left Sabalo and went to USS Cogswell DD-751 and
finished tour of duty there. Mustered out of the Navy 21 Aug
1959.
Crist, Daniel
was aboard the Perch SS-176 when she was forced to
scuttle on 3 March 1942 as reported here:
http://www.history.navy.mil/Library/online/sublosses/sublosses_perch.htm
"Personnel of Perch were taken to the
illegal questioning camp at Ofuna, Japan, and then to the Ashio
mines, where they were forced to work until the close of the war."
However, This and other lists contradict the above which shows
that Crist was sent to Makassar POW camp in the Celebes Is. to
work in copper mines.
http://www.mansell.com/pow_resources/camplists/other/makassar_pow_deceased.html
his listing: Crist, Daniel,EM3c,USN,USS
Perch,3285658,Makassar
[ From internet search it is probable he died on 17
Mar 2003, last res Port Orchard, WA] Croff, William
Qualified on Scabbardfish SS-397 1952; Sabalo SS-302 '54-55;
Barbero SSG-317 '55-57; Archerfish AGSS-311 '57-59; Chivo SS-341
'59-60; Trout SS-566 '62-63
Cunningham, Raymond
deceased 3 May 2001. Obit :
The Fremont Tribune On-Line May 4, 2001 BELLA VISTA, Ark. -
Raymond "Ray" Vance Cunningham, 75, of Bella Vista, Ark., died
Thursday, May 3, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He
was born April 26, 1926 in Naper. He graduated from the University
of Nebraska. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy
Submarine Service on the USS Sabalo, and as a court reporter for
Uniform Code of Military Justice court proceedings. He was an
accountant for Shell Oil in Odessa, Texas; Midland, Texas; and
Metairie, La.; and for Western Electric in Omaha. He worked as a
salesman for Bankers Life and Casualty Insurance and Horace Mann
Insurance Company while he earned credits to teach mathematics. He
was chairman of the math department for Omaha Public School
District/Bryan Junior and Senior High School. He was on the
inaugural committee for gifted programs in Omaha Public Schools.
From:
<http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~logancem/mheller/wheller.htm>
a more extensive obit:
http://www.nwaonline.net/pdfarchive/2001/May/05/5-5-01%20A4.pdf Cutting, Carroll
He was aboard the USS Sabalo SS 302 during the fall of 1955.
He was transferred to the USS Lipan ATF 85 from the sub and then
to a ship in Japan. [reported via email Jan 2010 by John J.
Lesjack jlesjack@gmail.com ] Carroll Cutting
deceased 4 Apr 2011 Danyla,
Ernest
In Aug 1958 was transferred TAD from Sabalo to Tunny SSG-282 and
in Sep '58 to SubRon 1. Deceased 30 Nov 1965 age 38; buried
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Section: A-E Row: 0
Site:817 Interment Date: 12/06/1965 Darrell, Charles
USS
Cushing DD-797
1954-1955
USS
Sabalo SS-302
1956-1960
USS
Abraham Lincoln SSBN-602 Gold
1960-1963
USS
Cobbler SS-344 XO
1964-1965
USS Charr
SS-328 CO
1965-1967
"I reported on board Sabalo in WestPac (at Subic Bay, en route to
a patrol in Tonkin Gulf) and detached in Westpac (the boat pulled
into Subic from Bangkok). Eight years later, I took command of
Charr at Naha, Okinawa, but got relieved as CO the week before I
would have taken the boat back out to Westpac. (Dan Brooks was
relieving as ComSubRon 15 at Guam, and because he had had the
then-Ops Officer relieved of an earlier job, he insisted that
BuPers get me out to Guam to be Ops at CSS 15 for a couple of
months before relieving Jack McGee as Chief Staff Officer." [recd
Jan 2010]
Later, CO Naval Ocean R&D Activity 75-79 (NORDA was later
incorporated into the Naval Research Lab in a base
consolidation.) Retired as Capt in 82. At the moment (2007),
I'm still working part-time at the Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Lab.
Regret to add that my wife, Chris, died in January 2002, but I
enjoy visiting with my three children and the grandkids. My
part-time employment permits me to be off for a lot of foreign
vacation travel - stuff like cruises longer than a month, and
25,000-mile trips by private jet. My kids say they don’t
care if there will be no inheritance left (they’re not being
truthful!) [recd July 2007]
[eml update recd 5 May 2012] " I am now re-married - tied the
knot 26 Apr 2011.... my new bride's name is Joyce Darrell.
We just took a delayed honeymoon: a Round-The-World cruise to
seven continents in MS Amsterdam, 6 Jan to 28 April.). Retired
from JHU Applied Physics Lab Jan '11. "
Dauber,
Dieter G.
My most enjoyable -&- memorable tour in the Navy was on the
Bluegill from June, 1958 to April, 1961. I only served on
the Sabalo for a short time (from November, 1961 through February,
1962). After I was assigned to the Sabalo, I received orders
transferring me to COMSUBFLOT 7, in Yokosuka, Japan. If my
memory serves me, I was transferred to the Carbonero in February,
1962, just prior to Sabalo's deployment to WesPac for six
months. I only served on the Carbonero for three months,
until my transfer in May, 1962 to 3+ year assignment at COMSUBFLOT
7 in Yokosuka, Japan. At that time, I was an RM3(SS).
I left the Navy in
November, 1967, after serving 10 & 1/2 years on active
duty. I joined the Reserves and served another 10
years on USS Ling (AGSS 297) as a Reserve Instructor. I
started collecting my Navy Retirement pay January, 2000, at age
60. I retired as a RMCS(SS).
My wife, Linda, and I
spend our summers in Susquehanna, PA & our winters in Winter
Haven, FL.
David,
Roland
I was on the Sabalo from Dec 1961 - March 1965. I also served on
the Rasher, Remora, Harder,Cutlass and Blueback. I left the
submarine service and went to Surface ships when I was
commissioned
CWO2. I am currently working at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
as a Combat Systems Port Engineer. I've been here since my
retirement from the service. [eml recd 5 Feb 09] Davis, Lawrence
After Sabalo went to Grayback LPSS-574 in 1968.
"I managed to get to Master Chief and retired after 26 years total
time. Had a few interesting assignments after I left Sabalo
and mostly exactly what I had asked for. I really enjoyed
the Navy, therefore I had no intentions of getting out unless
something drastic happened and left me no choice. The
friends and acquaintences that I met will last forever. Now,
its just about everywhere I go, there is someone that I
know. After I retired in 1981 from the Naval Hospital in
Oakland, I went to work for the state in the correctional facility
here in Vacaville. That was really something, and I didn't
cope with it very well. After that I went to work for Mobil
Oil Co. in their seismic research division. I got my Coast
Guard Purser liscense and sailed with them for about 4 years
running a 5 bed hospital and doing all the supply and
administrative duties, also as Safety Officer. Was a great
job and enjoyed it tremendously, but it was like away from home
too much, and I had gotten remarried and had 2 children, so that
was not for me in the long run. I then went to work at Mare
Island Shipyard in the Radiation Health branch, stayed there until
it closed in 1995, then went to work at McClellan AFB in
Sacramento. Worked there as an Industrial Hygienist until I
retired just this past September(2000). Both the children are
gone, the youngest a son is in the Navy, stationed at Lemoore NAS
and is enjoying it quite well. He is an AD and wants to fly but
had a vision problem. He says that he will get it corrected
and then reapply. He went to San Jose State before he went
into the Navy. The eldest, a daughter is living in Nashville
and is a CPA with a firm there. So now its just me and the
wife and we enjoy just spending time together and traveling
whenever we get the notion. Can't say that I have had many
bad days until recently. Had open heart surgery for a
quadruple bypass, but came out of that with flying colors and now
do mostly odds and ends and golf." [recd 2001]
Debick, Thomas
Recalled backed to active duty 1983 to recommision Battleship USS
IOWA (BB61). Married to Connie L. Debick, have two children,
and 4 grandchildren. [eml recd 7 Apr 2007] Demboski, Richard
Joined USN 2/60, Great Lakes Boot Camp, Electronics School, Sub
School – Groton, USS Sabalo Mar-Dec '61 (qual boat). Completed
Nuke school 12/62, USS Halibut SSGN 587 1/63 to 5/66.
University of Pittsburgh , BSChE 5/69; Conoco Inc. 69 – 81;
Ashland Chemical Co. 81 – 2000.
Now Retired and do part time Environmental, Health and Safety
Management System Auditing. [recd 18 Jan 2009] DeNeen, Harry, RMCS
Served on USS Plaice ARE-2 during the war [WWII]. He also served
on Pomodon, Diodon, Blenny, Spinax, Rock, Segundo, Bashaw, SeaFox,
Halibut, Sabalo. Died April 26, 1996. Sailor rest YOur
Oar. [obit found in the files of St. Mary's Museum] Derbigny, Donald
"Last I saw him, he was living in Los Angeles (his home
town) and had a very good job with Levi Strauss Co. He got
out of the Navy after doing a tour in recruiting in Pasadena."
[reported by Larry Davis, Sep 2002] Dergan, Robert
I had a couple tours in Yokosuka, and made Boomer patrols
out of Charleston SC, Holy Loch Scotland, Rota Spain, and Guam -
retiring in '76 to spend 10 years wrestling with computers and
then 10 more with San Diego County as a boat appraiser.
Also, I had another tour in Pearl '70-73 where Carol & I owned
a home in Kaneohe, HI and raised our two girls there. Desitter,
Richard
Qualified on Remora 1949; other boats: Aspro; Archerfish; Sea Fox;
Ronquil
Dilley, Carl
".... unfortunately he was electrocuted accidentally in the early
1960's. Carl is my husband's, Robert P. Dilley,
father. Carl's wife, Gloria H. Dilley just passed away in
July 2004. Robert died in 2002 from cancer from agent Orange
exposure during two tours in Viet Nam. Carl's daughter and
son both passed away in the 1960's & 1970's."
Laura Dilley [daughter-in-law] to Carl Dilley(Granddau, Michelle
Colleen Dilley; G-Grandch: Jacob & Bailey; Grandson Thomas
Albertson; G-grand ch: Brian & Brianna Albertson)
[recd Feb 2005]
Dillon, Paul
served on Sterlet SS-392 2/62-11/62; Sabalo 11/62-12/62; shore
duty Mare Island 1/63-6/63; Sculpin SSN-590 2/64-2/66.
Dipley, Dennis
"I served on the USS Sabalo from March 1967
till January 1971. After leaving the Sabalo I went to
instructor training and served aboard the USS Chopper, which was a
reserve submairne in New Orleans, from April 1971 until the
reserve submairne program was done away with in September 1971.
After that I transferred to Des Moines, IA and was stationed at
the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center until June 1974 when I
got out of the Navy. At the time I got out of the Navy I was
an EN1(SS). While stationed at Des Moines I ran into "Honey Bee"
Losby, that was the last time that I have seen or heard from
anybody who served on the Sabalo.
After getting out to the Navy I went to
college for four years and never did get a dregee. In June
1979 I went to work for the US Postal Service and worked there for
22 years." [Rec'd about late 2001]
Dennis deceased 2 Nov 2003
Mr. Dennis
Lee Dipley, 56, Springfield, Mo., a postal worker and U.S. Navy
veteran, departed from this life at 10:45 p.m. Saturday 2 Nov
2002 in his home. Dennis was born April 9, 1946 in Springfield,
Mo. to Ralph and Blanche Patrick Dipley. He graduated from
Central High School in 1965. Dennis enlisted in the U.S. Navy
during the Vietnam conflict and served his country for eight
years. He was stationed aboard the submarines U.S.S. Sabalo and
the U.S.S. Chopper. He also served as a trainer at the Naval
Marine Corps Reserve Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Dennis met and
married Martha Loflin in 1972 and to this union a loving
daughter, Ashley, was born. Dennis was an avid sportsman and
enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and especially golf. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Carol L. Swearengin, this year.
Survivors include his wife, Martha, and a daughter, Ashley, of
the home; his parents of Springfield; and one aunt, Lucile
Baxter of Brookline; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family
wishes to extend a special thank you to Community Hospices of
America and his loving and caring mother-in-law, Shirley Holly.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2002 in Walnut
Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Paul
Collins officiating. Burial with Military Honors under the
auspices of the Bravo Team will follow in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery.
http://www.springfieldnews-leader.com/obituaries/dipley1105.html
Dispennette, Edwin "Pierre"
Qualified on Blackfin SS-322 in 1946. Also served on Spot
SS-413 '45-46; Sabalo SS-302 '54-57. After Sabalo: SubPac
Staff (adv. to RMC); NAS Jacksonville, FL; Trigger SS-564 '61-62;
Nathan Hale SSBN-623 '62-66 (adv. to RMCS/RMCM also COB); SubLant;
South Carolina DLG-37 Command Mstr Chief. Retired after 31 1/2
yrs. service as RMCM(SS).
Son, Michael reports that his father passed away 22 Sep 2008 [recd
28 Sep 2008]
Obit- E. Pierre Dispennette VIRGINIA BEACH - E. Pierre
Dispennette, 80, passed away Sept. 22, 2008. Born in California,
he was the son of the late Stewart and Camille Dispennette. Pierre
retired as a master chief from the U.S. Navy after 32 years of
dedicated service. He later retired from QED. He was a member of
Church of the Ascension Catholic Church, a lifelong member of the
U.S. Submarine Veterans and of the U.S Submarine Veterans of World
War II, and of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20. He
leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 59 years, Betty
Dispennette; five children, Mike Dispennette and his wife Vicki of
Hendersonville, N.C., Bob Dispennette and his wife Kathy of Apex,
N.C., Jan Dispennette of Hendersonville, John Dispennette and his
wife Colleen of Charlotte, N.C., and Lisa Covey of Virginia Beach;
14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his brother, Eugene Dispennette. The family wishes to
express their deepest appreciation to Heartland Hospice for the
excellent care extended to their husband and father. A memorial
Mass will be held at noon Friday in the Church of the Ascension
Catholic Church, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, with
Father James Parke officiating. The family requests that in lieu
of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Red
Cross, D.A.V Chapter 20 or to the Dolphins Scholarship Fund.
Altmeyer Funeral Home, Southside Chapel, is handling the
arrangements. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.altmeyer.com.
[published in The Virginian-Pilot]
Doerr,
James
Also served Archerfish, Razorback, Batfish, Pomphret, and 2 tours
of shoreduty. Ret 11 Apr 1966. [telcon 4 Feb 09] Dolliver, Richard
after Sabalo was XO on Diodon SS-349; then staff of SubFlot Seven
in Yokosuka, and last duty before retirement in Sept. 1975 was at
the Naval Intelligence Support Center. After Navy retirement
worked 20 years for General Physics Corp. in Columbia, MD. [recd
2003] Dominguez, Edward
after Sabalo was on Barbel Doucette,
Alex
Qualified on Cochino SS-345 in 1948. [survived the sinking of the
Cochino on 26 Aug 1949] He was an Engineman who later
converted his rating to Electronics Technician. He was COB
on Sabalo in Pearl Harbor right before she was transferred to San
Diego. He also served on Tecumseh SSBN-688; Sargo
SSN-683. After retiring in May 1970 worked for Electric Boat
for another 26 years.
Obit- Alex Doucette, 84, of Bothell,
Wash., formerly of Waterford, passed away peacefully on Feb. 26,
2013, with his wife by his side. He was born to Lena Mae and Alex
Doucette in Bellingham, Wash., on Aug. 21, 1928. Mr. Doucette
joined the U.S. Navy at the tail end of Wor1d War II,
serving for 24 years on active duty, including tours in Korea and
Vietnam. He retired at the rank of E-8 Senior Chief. He married
his first wife, Sophie (Barszcz) Doucette, on June 25, 1948. Mr.
Doucette was a communicate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in
Quaker Hill, a member of the Holland Club, and an elder of the
Cowlitz Native Tribe in Longview, Wash. He retired from the Naval
Underwater Systems Center after 25 years. Alex moved back to
Washington in 2005, and married Mary Tarabochia on Nov. 18, 2011.
He spent much of his time gardening, reading, and playing with his
dog, Barney, and cat, Sophie. Alex was predeceased by his wife,
Sophie K. Doucette, and his younger brother, Thomas Doucette. He
is survived by three sisters, Joanne Schartow of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Maryann Hayworth of Bothell, and Louise Weatherill of Kirkland,
Wash.; his four children, Ronald Doucette and his wife, Sharon, of
Boston, Alex Doucette and his wife, Carla of Waterford, Susan B.
Mariano and her husband, Michael, of Waterford, and Dennis
Doucette and his wife, Kristine, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii. He leaves
behind six grandchildren, Stephanie, Melanie, Crissy, Kevin,
David, and Danielle; and four great-grandchildren, Wilson,
Maxwell, Charlie Anna Maria, and Zoey. Alex will be
remembered for his non-stop energy, love of learning and teaching,
his technical vocabulary, and focus on "togetherness of the
family". A private graveside service will be held. See you down
the pike, Dad. Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk
Ave., New London is assisting the family with local arrangements.
[Published in The Day on March 6, 2013]
Douglas, Larry
Great years! Did two northern runs and a WESPAC tour out of PH. I
left active duty 6/57 to attend college in NY. Commissioned in NR,
retired as O-6 in 1991.
I have a PhD in history and spent a lot of time working on subs in
the Cold War, esp diesel boats, but could never pry the records
loose from the Navy/CIA. A lot of history there!
[updare recd 1 Dec 2006] Sep 1991 Retired from Naval Reserve as
Capt. after 39 years active and reserve service. Jan 2000
Retired as Professor from Plymouth State College (NH)] Douglass, John C. Jr.
Aboard Sabalo Mar-Aug '61 ..."most of my nicknames on board
were in reference to "9901 non-qual puke". I was a mess cook
and topside gang while qualifying. EM1 Giles and EN1 Kitterman
taught me how to play cut throat pinocle at my expense."
Scamp SSN-588, Mar63-Nov67, EM1(SS) I was serving on Scamp
when she hit a submerged mountain off Okinawa in September
1986. It took 2 days to limp back to Guam.
Guitarro SSN-665, EMC(SS), "On original pre-commisioning crew.
After Mare Island sunk it (damn near killed me, I was duty
Engineering Chief) my big mouth caused me to be invited to any job
I wanted as long as it wasn't in nuclear power. So I left
SubPac for AirPac and later ServePac."
CVA-64, Nov69-Jun71; AE-24, Dec73-Jun75; AR-7, Jul75-Dec79;
Treasure Island; Retired March 1983 [recd 10 Feb 05] Downing,
William
He joined the Operating Engineers Union Local 138 working as a
heavy equipment operator on Long Island. He raised his family in
Seaford, NY. After retiring, he moved to Weyer's Cave, VA.
Deceased 6 Mar 2005. [from USSVI web site] Duster,
Elvin
Died shortly after discharge from the Navy; 25 Nov 1961,
age 21; buried; Section E Site 570 Black Hills National Cem.,
Sturgis, SD Drost,
Louie
I was on the Nathaniel Greene SSBN-636 Blue from Apr 64 to Sep 69.
I was an MTSN - MT2/SS, then I changed my rate to RM and
went to SABALO SS302. When the Sabalo was put o.o.c. in 71, I was
transferred to Gunard SSN-662 for the next year (72-73) - just in
time for a special op.
Next, I got shore duty in Pearl at Fleet Weather Center for 3
years where I was leading RM.
I then was transferred to Plunger SSN-595 for the next 3 years
(76-79); made 3 WesPac tours and one yard stop at Vallejo for 6
months.
After Plunger I went to NTC to teach RM 'A' school for 3 years.
My last 2 years (81-83) were at Subic Bay on the Grayback SS-574
and put her o.o.c. I went over to Subic at 190 lbs. and left
there at 165. A lot of San Miguel and hot days took the fat
right off me.
I retired in Dec '83, and went to work for the Poway School
District in San Diego area; retired after 8 years with them.
Moved to Grand Junction, CO; now working for the school district
teaching kids to be a carpenter, that is, residential construction
from the ground to the ridge cap on the roof. Dunn,
William
OBIT- William “Bill” Dunn, 88, a resident of Ft. Myers since
1960, passed away Monday, February 17, 2003, at Lee Memorial
Hospital, Cleveland Campus, Ft. Myers, FL. William Austin Dunn was
born November 19, 1914, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Henry
Austin and Bertha Leora (Pullen) Dunn. He proudly served his
country with the U.S. Navy during WWII in the European and Asiatic
Theatres aboard submarines. He was awarded a Bronze Star combat
ribbon and retired as a Naval Commander after twenty-five years of
service. Following his retirement from the Navy, he and Clara
moved to Ft. Myers where he enjoyed a twenty-six year career as a
real estate broker with Michigan Home Builders. God was first in
Bill's life. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church
of Ft. Myers where through the years he participated in a variety
of activities in the life of the church. Bill was a wonderful
husband and father. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty
years, Clara (Leonard) Dunn; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr.
William and Nancy Dunn of Cape Girardeau, MO; and two grandsons,
William Fluharty and Chris Hebert. Friends will be received from
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Today, February 20, 2003 at the First
Baptist Church of Ft. Myers on the corner of Second and Jackson
Streets, where a service will be held at 11:30 a.m. following the
visitation. His pastor, The Reverend Dr. William Smith will
officiate. Interment will follow in the Garden of Prayer at Ft.
Myers Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions in loving memory of Bill may be directed to
the First Baptist Church of Ft. Myers, P.O. Box 780, Ft. Myers, FL
33902. [Fort Myers News-Press,
February 20, 2003 ]
Dunnagan,
Jerry
I was on the Sabalo from March '61 until Jan '63. I was an EN2 in
the after Eng Rm. I retired from ARCO Pipe Line Co & moved
from MO to TX after traveling around in an RV for about 5 yrs. We
are enjoying the good life now. (recd Jan 05) Eastman, John
Obit- John L. Eastman, 63, died December 16, 1996.He was born
March 29, 1933 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Wendell and Adalyn
Decker Eastman. He married Leone "Lee" Hanson on March 24, 1956.
John served for 22 years in the U.S. Navy as a hospital corpsman.
He was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam. His last duty station was
in Salt Lake City, where he and Lee fell in love with the
mountains and made it their permanent home.He is survived by his
wife; mother; sister, Alice (Pete) Watkins; daughters, Laura
(Alan) Todd and Joanna (Kevin) Ballew; grandchildren, Jennifer
McCracken; Michelle Ballew; Jamie (his right-hand slave and buddy)
McCracken; and Amanda Ballew; and loveable guard dog, Brandon. He
is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many loving
friends. [Deseret News, Salt Lake City, 18 Dec 1996] Ebert,
William T.
served aboard Pomfret SS-391 in WWII.
Funeral services for William T. Ebert were held Sat., July 25th
(1970) at 11 a.m. in Cheektowaga, N . Y. Survirig are Mr. Ebert's
wife, Marian Reed Ebert (formerly of Hemlock),three sons James D .
, William H, and Theodore R.and a daughter Sheryla and his father
Theodore W. and one grandaughter Lisa Arm Ebert. Mr. Ebert
enlisted In the Navy in 1941 and served in the submarine service
in the Pacific during World Wo» II and the Korean Conflict. He was
a Navy recruiter in Buffalo from'55 to '58. Then in New London,
Conn, on a submarine staff. In 1961 he returned to Buffalo as a
recruiter until his retirement as a Chief Yoeman in 1963. Mr.
Ebert was also very active in Boy Scouting for 18 years in
Honoluici New London and Cheektowaga. He was honored earlier this
year for his service in the Scout* lng program as a past Scout
Master of Troop 668, a past executive of the Cayuga District,
Greater Niagara Frontire Council and Assistant executive of the
councils Apache District and Committeeman for troop 554 of Depew.
He was honored with military rites with Scout honor guards.
[from August 13. 1970 THE VALLEY NEWS, found online] Egan,
John
Retired from Xerox after 36 years.
Eittreim, Kinley
"I was an electronics technician 3rd class by the time I left the
boat to return to civilian life, and later returned to naval
service in the reserve as a Lutheran chaplain, retiring as an O-5
in September of 1992. I am now a retired pastor, residing in
Huntsville, Alabama." [recd May 2004] Ellis, Elmer
" I joined the Navy in 1951. I was on the subtender; then
the Hammerhead, and then the Sabalo (1953-1955) until I was
discharged, which was in November 1955."
Elzinga,
Michael
I was lead ET when I
left the Sabalo. I still have a letter of commendation
from Capt. Burki. After I left, I returned to the
university eventually getting a Ph.D. in physics at the
University of Michigan. I worked for a many years in
research and teaching, both in industry and in academic
institutions. After retiring from research, I took my
current position teaching advanced math and physics courses
to gifted and talented high school students and I am having
a good time. But I am beginning to think about retiring
completely. My wife Connie and I have three grown children
and we live in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (recd Aug '03)
Ensley, Clifford
Obit- Clifford Earl Ensley, USN Ret., 84, passed away peacefully
on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 of complications from a fall in his
Alameda home. Cliff was born on April 24, 1925 in Lebanon, OR, the
fourth child of Bruce David and Martha Mae Ensley. Cliff joined
the Navy on July 19, 1942. While on leave in New York in 1945 he
met the love of his life Patricia M. Saunders. They were married
on May 8, 1946 and celebrated 63 years of marriage in 2009. Cliff
loved his family, the Navy and cars. Cliff retired as a Senior
Chief Petty Officer from the Navy on March 1, 1973 after devoting
31 years to serving his country as a Qualified Submariner
[Pollack, Plunger, Sabalo, Jack], Air Crewman and Aircraft
Maintenance Mechanic. After retiring Cliff spent his time with his
family, working as a mechanic in his own shop and restoring his
own classic car. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association,
the Submarine Vets WWII and a lifetime member of the Alameda Rod
and Gun Club, where he was president in 1981. He is survived by
his wife, Patricia and his younger sister Joyce Paxton of Oregon.
Cliff and Patricia have five surviving children, Michael Ensley,
Margaret Ensley, Clifford D. Ensley, Patrick Ensley and Patricia
J. Ensley. They have also been blessed with 9 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren. Cliff will be remembered for his generosity
and his love of family and county. He enjoyed visiting everyone in
his neighborhood and often stopped to help others. He will be
greatly missed. Eppley, Eugene
Joined Navy 3/27/44
6 weeks basic
6/44 Gulfport, MS - Training
9/44 Reported to New London Sub Base 19
Wks Sub School
2/45 West Coast Sound School
4/45 Price's Neck Gunnery School
5/45 Assigned to Sabalo at Cramp's Shipyard, Phila.
6/45 Sabalo sent to Groton, CT to Electric Boat to be outfitted
with Tech. Gear
?/45 Sabalo assigned to the 7th Fleet for invasion of Japan.
Orders cancelled after bomb.
"Dad has original
pictures of officers at dedication, and also Navy issued photos
of Sabalo."
"Dad says only 2 shakedown cruises, and then assigned to active
duty??"
"Sabalo was to be
mothballed in Portsmouth after the Japs surrendered, but crew
and sailing records were so great they stopped the action and
turned the sub back out to duty. Officers and crew very
proud not to lose her."
Gene deceased 13 Apr
2006.
Etlinger,
Rick
I never thought I would hear the word
"Sabalo" ever again. I was an EMFN and was a 9901 on the
Sabalo. I left The Sabalo in 1964 (age 22), went to Nuclear
Power School. I did qualify on the Sabalo before I
left for Nuc Pwr school. Still have the Dolphins...
somewhere.
After Nuc School I took the USS Greenling thru construction and
commissioning. I'm a plank owner on the Greenling.
Went to my first SSN-614 reunion in 2002.
I'm retired from Northeast Utilities,
Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford, CT, in 2000.
I'll be 63 years old shortly. [Recd Feb 2005]
OBIT- Killingworth - Richard Delaney Etlinger, 71, of
Killingworth, passed away on Aug. 18, 2013, after a short
illness. Richard was born on March 10, 1942, in Moulton,
Texas, to Richard H. and Marie (Prasek) Etlinger. He is
survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Christine (Pettengill)
Etlinger; son, Shawn and his wife, Celeste Etlinger, of Norwich;
daughters, Shannon and her husband, William Baker, of Madison,
Lori and husband, Kely Martins, of Milford, Mass., and Tara and
husband, Michael Dykens, of Bellingham, Mass. Richard also leaves
10 grandchildren; a stepson, John Kurze III of Ivoryton; two step
grandchildren; and a step great-granddaughter. Also surviving are
his brother, Emmitt Etlinger and wife, Gerry, of Ganado, Texas;
and a sister, Marie "Billie" and Leo Popp of Waco, Texas; and many
nieces, nephews, and extended family. Rick joined the navy
after receiving an associate's degree in engineering from Wharton
County Junior College. The U.S. Navy submarine program created the
opportunity to study nuclear energy. He was proud to be on the
commissioning crew of the USS Greenling and later assigned to the
USS Sabalo. In the mid-60s Rick was stationed in New London, where
he grew roots and started a family. After working for several
utility companies in New England and Michigan, he eventually
returned to Ledyard, and later retired from Millstone Power
Station in 2000. His most memorable travels were to Egypt and
Sedona, Ariz., as well as many car trips to Cape Cod, Martha's
Vineyard, and Nantucket. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to the Killingworth Ambulance Association, 325 Route 81,
Killingworth, CT 06419. [Published in The Day on Aug. 21, 2013]
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Killingworth - Richard Delaney
Etlinger, 71, of Killingworth, passed away on Aug. 18, 2013,
after a short illness.
Richard was born on March 10, 1942, in Moulton, Texas, to
Richard H. and Marie (Prasek) Etlinger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Christine
(Pettengill) Etlinger; son, Shawn and his wife, Celeste
Etlinger, of Norwich; daughters, Shannon and her husband,
William Baker, of Madison, Lori and husband, Kely Martins, of
Milford, Mass., and Tara and husband, Michael Dykens, of
Bellingham, Mass. Richard also leaves 10 grandchildren; a
stepson, John Kurze III of Ivoryton; two step grandchildren;
and a step great-granddaughter. Also surviving are his
brother, Emmitt Etlinger and wife, Gerry, of Ganado, Texas;
and a sister, Marie "Billie" and Leo Popp of Waco, Texas; and
many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Rick joined the navy after receiving an associate's degree in
engineering from Wharton County Junior College. The U.S. Navy submarine program created the
opportunity to study nuclear energy. He was proud to be on the
commissioning crew of the USS Greenling and later assigned to
the USS Sabalo. In the mid-60s Rick was stationed in New
London, where he grew roots and started a family. After
working for several utility companies in New England and
Michigan, he eventually returned to Ledyard, and later retired
from Millstone Power Station in 2000. His most memorable
travels were to Egypt and Sedona, Ariz., as well as many car
trips to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
There will be no calling hours, but a brief reception for
friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 25, at the Beechwood Clubhouse, 18 Swan Lake Trail,
Killingworth, CT 06419.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Killingworth
Ambulance Association, 325 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419.
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Killingworth - Richard Delaney
Etlinger, 71, of Killingworth, passed away on Aug. 18, 2013,
after a short illness.
Richard was born on March 10, 1942, in Moulton, Texas, to
Richard H. and Marie (Prasek) Etlinger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Christine
(Pettengill) Etlinger; son, Shawn and his wife, Celeste
Etlinger, of Norwich; daughters, Shannon and her husband,
William Baker, of Madison, Lori and husband, Kely Martins, of
Milford, Mass., and Tara and husband, Michael Dykens, of
Bellingham, Mass. Richard also leaves 10 grandchildren; a
stepson, John Kurze III of Ivoryton; two step grandchildren;
and a step great-granddaughter. Also surviving are his
brother, Emmitt Etlinger and wife, Gerry, of Ganado, Texas;
and a sister, Marie "Billie" and Leo Popp of Waco, Texas; and
many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Rick joined the navy after receiving an associate's degree in
engineering from Wharton County Junior College. The U.S. Navy submarine program created the
opportunity to study nuclear energy. He was proud to be on the
commissioning crew of the USS Greenling and later assigned to
the USS Sabalo. In the mid-60s Rick was stationed in New
London, where he grew roots and started a family. After
working for several utility companies in New England and
Michigan, he eventually returned to Ledyard, and later retired
from Millstone Power Station in 2000. His most memorable
travels were to Egypt and Sedona, Ariz., as well as many car
trips to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket.
There will be no calling hours, but a brief reception for
friends and family will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday,
Aug. 25, at the Beechwood Clubhouse, 18 Swan Lake Trail,
Killingworth, CT 06419.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Killingworth
Ambulance Association, 325 Route 81, Killingworth, CT 06419.
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Evans, Ernest "Mel"
WWII Vet. Served in Pike, Darter, Amberjack, Sabalo, and
Tilefish. [from wife's obit] Everhart, Joseph
I retired from the Navy as an E7 in 1980. I presently work at
Spawar, Charleston, SC. [eml recd 26 Mar 09]
Everley, Vernon Richard "Dick"
After leaving Sabalo, I attended the Naval Postgraduate School and
received an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Next stop was
Mare Island Naval Shipyard where I built the USS Gurnard (SSN 662)
and took her to sea with Adm. Rickover. I also did the
missile conversion on USS John C. Calhoun (SSBN 630) while
there. I spent my last 3 years at NAVSEA in Arlington, VA,
retiring in 1975 as a Commander. I designed ships for the
next 17 years for a naval architecture firm in Arlington, VA, and
lived in Alexandria, VA. In 1992 I moved to Ft.
Myers, Florida and sold real estate for 12 years. I'm
retired-retired now. [recd Feb 2007] Faglie, Alvin
...has been driving a truck for the past 35 years; the last 10 as
owner/operator. [reptd Feb 2005]
Falk, Peter
bur: San Joaquin Valley Natl Cem, Calif. - Sect C-10,
Site 626 Farmer,
Glenn
Before entering the Navy in April of 1943 he was employed as a
welder at the LeTourneau Co. of Georgia. He first served on
another ship and received 2 battle stars for action in the
Atlantic; when it was decommissioned in Philadelphia, he was
transferred to Sabalo. He was discharged with 32 months of
service, 9 at sea, on 7 December 1945. After the service he
planned to take up diesel motor work based on his training as
motor mechanic in the Navy. His wife was the former Miss
Louise Latham of Young Harris, GA. Glenn deceased on 15 Sep
1983. [from report of his widow and news clipping from 1945
supplied by his widow. Feb 2005]
OBIT-Glenn Davis Farmer Jr., 59, of Rose Lane, died
Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the V.A. Hospital in Atlanta. Born in
Stephens County, he was a son of Glenn D. Sr. and Eunie Wilkinson
Farmer of Toccoa. He was a member of Zebulon Baptist Church,
V.F.W. Post No. 4346, a member of Stephens Masonic Lodge No. 414
of Young Harris, and a World War II U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors in addition to his parents include his wife, Louise
Tatham Farmer, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Jackie)
Loden of Morrow; one son, Deyrell L. (Bo) Farmer of Simpsonville,
S.C.; one brother, Avery Farmer of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; one
sister, Mrs. Vertie Lee Lovin of Simpsonville, father-in-law, Glen
Tatham of Young Harris; three grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.[published November 17, 1983 in The Toccoa (GA) Record,
Toccoa GA]
Fields, Donald
Qualified on Barbero SSG-317 in 1960; served in Sabalo ~62-63;
Tunny SSG-282 ~63-65; Pickerel SS-524 ~68-70.
"I was a Command Master Chief and a CWO4, Service Corps.
After the Navy I was a stockbroker, and later a realtor. My
son is a Commander in the Navy." [recd. Aug 2006]
OBIT- FIELDS, Donald Edmond 75, of
Franklin, OH deployed for his final mission at Mt. Pleasant
Nursing Home on October 11, 2012. Don grew up in Middletown OH,
where he rose to an eagle scout in the Boy Scouts of America, and
graduated from Monroe High school. Don Spent 30 years in the
United States Navy. In that time he served our country in the
Vietnam war in special forces as a corpsman, he also spent many
years on Submarines, and in later years served as a supply
officer. Don Retired from the Beaufort, SC Naval Hospital as the
Command Master Chief in 1982. In the course of his military career
he earned the bronze and 2 silver stars, the navy cross, and 3
purple hearts. Don spent 20 years in Beaufort, SC. There he turned
his attention to financial planning and insurance He retired from
Jefferson Pilot in 1998 as Regional sales Manager. Don "Doc"
Fields born in Butler county Ohio September 2, 1937 to Maude and
Aaron Fields the second of 6 children Kenneth Fields(deceased),
David Fields (deceased), Glenn Fields, Paul "Buster" Fields, and
sister Miltilda Ash. Don is survived by his daughter Kelly Smith,
granddaughter Eriana Smith, and loving partner Geneva Back. Don
decided to donate his body to Wright State University School of
Medicine for medical research. A celebration of life will be held
on Friday October 19, 2012at 2pm at the Vineyard Community Church.
Located at 4900 State Route 123 Franklin, OH
[Published in
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FIELDS, Donald
Edmond 75, of Franklin, OH deployed for his final mission at Mt.
Pleasant Nursing Home on October 11, 2012. Don grew up in
Middletown Oh, where he rose to an eagle scout in the Boy Scouts
of America, and graduated from Monroe High school. Don Spent 30
years in the United States Navy. In that time he served our
country in the Vietnam war in special forces as a corpsman, he
also spent many years on Submarines, and in later years severed
as a supply officer. Don Retired from the Beaufort, SC Naval
Hospital as the Command Master Chief in 1982. In the course of
his military career he earned the bronze and 2 silver stars, the
navy cross, and 3 purple hearts. Don spent 20 years in Beaufort,
SC. There he turned his attention to financial planning and
insurance He retired from Jefferson Pilot in 1998 as Regional
sales Manager. Don "Doc" Fields born in Butler county Ohio
September 2, 1937 to Maude and Aaron Fields the second of 6
children Kenneth Fields(deceased), David Fields (deceased),
Glenn Fields, Paul "Buster" Fields, and sister Miltilda Ash. Don
is survived by his daughter Kelly Smith, granddaughter Eriana
Smith, and loving partner Geneva Back. Don decided to donate his
body to Wright State University School of Medicine for medical
research. A celebration of life will be held on Friday October
19, 2012at 2pm at the Vineyard Community Church. Located at 4900
State Route 123 Franklin, OH
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Finlan, Harold
Made 9 war patrols Two pics of Engineman Finlan on board the
Tautog can be found at:
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Fish,
Gordon
I served aboard the Sabalo from late 1966 until mid-1969 as a
Radioman 1st Class. I joined the Sabalo while it was in a yard
overhaul at Hunters Point in San Francisco, and participated in
the two West Pac (Vietnam) cruises during that time period.
In 1969 I left the Sabalo and went to shore duty at the Naval
Training Center in San Diego where I taught classes in Radioman A
and B Schools until 1972. At that time I separated from the Navy
after 11 years of service. I attended San Diego State University,
and Pepperdine University in Malibu to obtain my Bachelors Degree
in Business Management, and later obtained a Masters in Business
Administration. I left the San Diego area in 1975 and moved to
Thousand Oaks, CA where I remained for 25 years. I worked for
Litton Industries in Van Nuys CA for 11 years, and then for
Northrop Grumman Corporation for 14 years before retiring in 2001.
At Litton I was a Logistics Manager on various Army, Navy and
Marine Corp programs. At the Northrop Grumman Corporation, I was
an Engineering Specialist and Project Manager on the B-2 Bomber
Aircraft Program.
In early 2001, my wife Joan and I retired and relocated to
Reno, NV on our first hunt for the perfect retirement location.
Reno was a great place, but we subsequently fell in love with
Northern Idaho, and have now decided to relocate to Sandpoint. In
September 2002 we moved to Sandpoint, Idaho to try it again.
We are very happy here with our new retirement home, and will
probably stay for the duration. [updated July 2005]
Flanagan, Bernard
Qualified on Sennet SS-408 in 1948; on Sabalo '51; Skate SSN-578;
Snook SSN-592 [telcon with wife, Mary 24 Sep 2014- said he was on
Skate when she was the first sub to surface there.]
OBIT- Bernerd J. Flanagan, CPO USN, 21 years, went on his eternal
patrol, July 1, 2014, Survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary;
Daughter, Ella; Sons, Patrick(Gerry) and Dale(Bob);
Granddaughters, Ricki (Ritchie), Robin (Trent) and Rebecca; Great
Granddaughter, Reagan....
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] Flanagan, Patrick
spent 20 yrs in the Navy. Later worked at General Dynamics Flesvig, Donald
among his other Navy duty stations he served on USS K-2 (SSK-2);
USS Carp SS-338; NCSO Inchon, Korea
Flood, Robert
Qualified on Corporal SS-346 in 1950. Was on Trout SS-566
'52-54; Sabalo '56-59 (XO).
Left Sabalo to become CO of Becuna SS-319 in early fall 1960 and
left Summer 1962 to attend the Naval War College. Ret'd as CDR 31
Mar '67.
Flynn,
Richard
Served on USS Gudgeon - SS-567 as LTJG
from 1/63 to 5/65. Sabalo 5/65-6/66. Later
Cdr, USNR, Ret. 1989. Worked for IBM 1969-94, retired. [recd Feb
05]. Foiles,
James
"James Eli Foiles had been a crew member of the Sabalo.
Unfortunatly, he passed away July 18, 1994. I am his widow,
and he has two sons, five grand children and five great
grands." Regards, Rose Foiles [recd 11 Apr 07]
Follo, David
Jan 55 to Sep 1960 USS
Bugara - SS-331 - TM1(SS)
Sep 60 to Aug. 1961 USS Scamp - SSN-588 -
TM1(SS)
Aug 61 to Aug 1962 USS Ronquil - SS-396 -
TM1(SS)
Feb 68 to Oct 1968 USS
Menhaden - SS-377 - TM1(SS)
Oct 68 to Jun 1969 USS
Sabalo - SS-302 -TMC(SS)
Jun 69 to Aug 1970 USS
Medregal - SS-480 - TMC(SS) COB
Sep 70 to Jul 1972 USS
Drum - SSN-677 -TMC(SS)
Oct 75 to Aug 1977 USS Tautog - SSN-639 -
TMCS(SS)
Dec 78 to Apr 1985 USS Tunny - SSN-682 -
TMCM(SS) COB
Aug 86 to Sep 1989 USS Buffalo - SSN-715 -
TMCM(SS) COB
Shore Duty Service
Station
Month/Year
Aboard
Month/Year
Departed
City
State
NAS North
Island
1
1966
1
1968
San Diego
Ca.
COMSUBPAC
7
1972
10
1975
Pearl
Harbor
Hawaii
CSS-1
8
1977
12
1978
Pearl
Harbor
Hawaii
Sub Base Pearl
Harbor
5
1985
8
1986
Pearl
Harbor
Hawaii
Foster,
William L.
Entered the Navy 11 Jun 1940 at McKinney, TX. After leaving
Sabalo in 1953 went on to have three submarine commands, and was
Commander of Sub Div 81. Retired from the Navy 30 Nov 1973
as Captain. Has three sons and a daughter. All three
sons graduated from USNA, classes of '70, '72, & '74.
Deceased 14 May 2008. Last Res: Jacksonville, FL Franks, Cliff
"My original hometown was Chicago, after high school in Wheaton,
IL. went to boot camp at GREAT LAKES (1954); Sub Sch at
NEW LONDON, then out to PEARL to join Sabalo. I
was on Sabalo (302) from April '55 to September '58. Did
several unique things - like escape from boat at 175 feet depth
with no breathing apparatus, just an uninflated life vest (for use
on surface) , and my bathing suit. I would volunteer
for anything. Never did mess cook, tho. Had just
qualified for QM2 when I got off Sabalo, but never put it on. Got
out, tried college again and finally came back in as a
NAVCAD. Did not like being a pilot so went back thru
training to become an ASW Tacco and flew ASW missions for the next
18 years with a two year break in Viet Nam (67-69). Retired 1978
from Pt Mugu, CA as LCDR." [emls recd Oct 2010] Frick, Robert E., Rear Admiral USN, Retired (bio dated
15 Oct 02)
Mr. Robert Frick is the President,
Defense Systems Division, Perot Systems Government Services which
provides engineering, program management, information
technology and knowledge management services to the
Department of Defense, Department of Justice and Intelligence
communities.
Bob Frick is a native of Erie,
Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1961. After
completing initial training as an electronics technician he was
assigned to his first submarine, USS SABALO (SS 302), in Pearl
Harbor. Bob reported to Sabalo in November 1962 just as the Cuban
Missile Crisis erupted. During this tour of duty U.S.S. Sabalo
conducted several independent operations and torpedo testing
missions in the waters of the Pacific Ocean including a 45 day
early warning patrol in the North Pacific. Bob completed
qualification and was awarded his Silver Dolphins in February
1963.
In June 1964 Electronics Technician
Third Class Frick completed Nuclear Propulsion training and while
awaiting orders to his next ship was selected to attend Purdue
University under the auspices of the Navy Enlisted Scientific
Education Program (NESEP). In January 1969 He graduated from
Purdue University with concurrent Master and Bachelor of Science
Degrees in Mechanical Engineering.
Bob Frick was commissioned in June
1969. Following completion of Nuclear Propulsion training he
was assigned [9/70-10/73] to USS WILL ROGERS (SSBN 659) and
served in a variety of Division Officer assignments including
non-nuclear systems coordinator during an eighteen-month
conversion and refueling overhaul.
Lieutenant Frick was assigned to
the Naval Nuclear Power School in Bainbridge Maryland in September
1973. During this tour of duty Bob was assigned as the Director,
Pre-Nuclear Power School and the project officer for the closure
of Nuclear Power Schools in both Bainbridge Maryland and Mare
Island, California and the start-up of the combined school in
Orlando, Florida.
On January 3, 1977 Lieutenant
Commander Frick reported on board USS Haddock (SSN 621) as
Engineering Officer. Bob served in this position until June 1980.
During this period Haddock (SSN 621) underwent a fifteen-month
refueling and combat systems conversion overhaul at Mare Island
Naval Shipyard and an extended deployment to the Western Pacific.
Following his department head tour,
Bob Frick served two executive officer tours first on USS Drum
(SSN 677)[7/80-11/81] during a deployment to the Western Pacific
and then on board USS Kamehameha (SSBN 642)[11/81-6/83 as
XO] including a strategic weapons system conversion overhaul at
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
From April 1984 until October 1987
Commander Frick served as Commanding Officer, USS Birmingham (SSN
695) conducting extended operations and classified missions in
both the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres followed by an overhaul at
Pearl Harbor Naval shipyard. Upon completion of command he was
assigned as the Deputy Commander for Submarine Squadron One in
Pearl Harbor and then as Senior Member CINCPACFLT Nuclear
Propulsion Examining Board.
In July 1990 Captain Bob Frick
elected to transition to the Material Professional Program with
initial assignment as the Assistant Program Manager for Attack
Submarines responsible for all SSN 688 New Construction efforts.
In July 1992 he was assigned as the Senior Military Assistant to
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology
serving first the Honorable Donald Yockey (a former WW II Bomber
Pilot with more than 50 missions over Italy and Germany) and then
for the Honorable John Deutch.
Bob Frick was selected by the
Fiscal Year 1994 Flag Selection Board for promotion to Rear
Admiral and was assigned as the Deputy Commander for Submarines,
Naval Sea Systems Command, responsible for all in service
submarine programs, including new construction and modernization
of the SSN 688 and Trident class submarines.
In January 1995 Rear Admiral Frick
was assigned as the Program Executive – Submarines responsible for
the SEAWOLF and NSSN (Virginia Class) Submarine Programs.
On 1 October 1997 Rear Admiral
Frick retired from Active Duty. His decorations include the
Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with two gold stars,
Defense Superior Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with
four gold stars and the Navy Commendation Medal with two gold
stars.
Subsequent to release from
active duty Bob Frick held positions as Vice President –
Operations, Raytheon Infrastructure Inc (1997-1998) and Director
International Programs, Lockheed Martin Undersea Systems
(1998-2000) prior to his joining the Executive Team of ADI
Technology Corporation in February 2000.
Bob is married to the former Susan
Marie Mitchell of Erie, Pennsylvania. They celebrated 31 years of
marriage (not to mention 19 moves) and have three children,
Jennifer, Sarah and Kevin who reside in the Northern Virginia
area. Bob’s hobbies include long distance swimming, terrible
golf and major landscaping projects.
[Biography was written with information provided by the Navy
Office of Information, Biographies Branch (0I-0111). 8
August 2001.]
[See Adm Frick's
comments regarding the loss of the Thresher on page 14 at: http://1957.usnaclasses.com/page12/files/thresherbooklet_printv21.pdf
] Fuhrer,
Terry
was only temporarily assigned to Sabalo 5-19 Jan 1966; then xfrd
to Daniel Boone SSBN-629B.
Fullen, Richard
Qualified on Bashaw SSK-241. Also served on Sand Lance
SS-391.
Furchak, John
Birth: Jul. 10, 1939; Death:
Sep. 15, 2007; IC3 US Navy, Vietnam
Burial: Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Oakland County,
Michigan, USA, Plot: SECTION 1 SITE 281
[submarine qualification status not
determined] Galland,
James
He retired as RMCS(SS). Jim died in his home town of
Port Angeles, WA Jan. 15, of 1984 of cancer. [age 38]
He was also on the Puffer and Barbel out of Hawaii. He has
two sons Jimmie and Bradley now 36 and 33. [recd Feb 2007
from his wife, Evelyn]
Gallant, Thomas
Retired from the Navy in 1980 as EMCM(SS), and then went to work
at Champion in Electrical Engineering Dept and retired from there
in 1998. [eml recd 31 Aug 13] Gard,
Athur
Arthur retired as GMCS(SS) from USS Independence CVA-62, and went
into real estate where he owned the Superior Real Estate Co. also
half interest in the Glenart Construction Co. He was enjoying
retirement, and living in Chesapeake, VA when he passed away 27
Feb 1990 from failed kidney function. He is sorely missed by his
family and the community. [Rpt recd from his wife, Gracie
Gard, Feb 2007] Gartley, James
[eml recd 18 Jul 2009]
Just a note to let you know that my Dad,
James T. Gartley, Jr., who was on the USS Sabalo in (I believe)
1965, passed away on 4/9/09. Dad fought a long, brave battle
against COPD. Guess smoking all those unfiltered Pal Mall
and Camel cigarettes over the years finally got to him.
In going through all of Dad’s memorabilia
for a scrapbook I’m compiling on his proud Navy Career, I came
across your postcard “looking for men who served on the
submarine”. After leaving Hawaii, we landed in Norfolk,
Virginia for about 6 months and then onto Connecticut where Dad
retired from the Navy and began his second career with Electric
Boat in Groton, CT. Funny thing: I remember saying to Mom
that now we have Dad around all the time, no more ‘out to
sea’. However, he ended up volunteering for sea trials; it
was truly what he loved.
Attached is a copy of his obituary and my
biggest regret is that we could not find a picture of Dad in his
Chief Dress Uniform.
Thanks to all of you for serving our country.
Sincerely, Nancy (proud to be a ‘Squid Kid’) Gartley
---
Montville - James T. Gartley Jr., 81, of Oakdale, beloved husband
of 57 years to Nancy Mary (Shutt) Gartley, passed away on
Thursday, April 9, 2009, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in
New London, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on July 27, 1927, to the late
Sarah (Cavan) and James T. Gartley Sr.
During his formative years, James lived in Plains, Pa., and
graduated from Plains High School in 1945. Two days after
graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy to help his mother support the
family. He proudly served his country for 20 years and retired as
a chief petty officer. James worked as an assistant engineer for
nuclear submarines at General Dynamics/ Electric Boat division,
retiring after 20 years. James was very active in the community as
past chief and lifetime member of the Chesterfield Fire Co., where
he was their favorite bingo caller and chairman of the ambulance
committee. He was a well known little league umpire for District
10, a 4th degree Knight of Columbus, and member of the Fleet
Reserve.
James is survived by his wife, Nancy M. Gartley of Oakdale; three
children, Nancy A. Gartley of Oakdale, James C. Gartley III of
West Haven, and John C. Gartley and his wife, Deb, of Windsor; his
sisters, Elizabeth Segeda and her husband, Joseph, of Plains, Pa.,
and Marjorie Roslewicz and her husband, Andrew, of Kendall Park,
N.J.; sister-in-law, Jessie B. Riley of Binghamton, N.Y.;
grandchildren, Jocelyn, Nicole, Nicholas, Jamie Lynn, and Amanda;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Jane Karl.
Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 13,
2009, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 53 Rte.
32. A 1 p.m. graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 14,
2009, at Dunmore Cemetery, Dunmore, Pa. Gersna, Robert
Before Sabalo served on the carriers Independence CVA-62 and
Forrestal CVA-59, then went to Electrician 'A' school at Great
Lakes, and then on to Sub School at New London.
"I never qualified. I came aboard on my
birthday, March 30 [1967] and immediately started qualifying
(while mess cooking, you know how non-quals are treated). However,
whenever we went to sea, my equilibrium caused me to barely be
able to stand. I was diagnosed with an overly sensitive inner ear
which I still endure to this day and getting worse, and in essence
that disqualified me from duty. I was notified that I made 3rd
class Electrician's Mate, and was thrown overboard in Port
Angeles, Washington -- pretty cool water temp to say the least. As
memory serves me, I believe I left the boat sometime in June, and
was medically discharged from the Navy in August after serving
just slightly over two years. Giancola, John
Deceased 29 May 2011; had Parkinson's disease. Last Res: Mesa. AZ Gibbs,
Barney
USS S46 & Queenfish - Segundo - Blackfin- Threadfin -
Trumpetfish - Sabalo - Pickerel
Giefer, Louis J.
"All would know me as Jay Giefer as I went by my middle
name. Served on SubScolStaff New London, USS SARDA (SS-488),
USS CLAMAGORE (SS343) before SABALO. Made Chief on the
SABALO, then went to COMSUBPAC Staff. Selected for Warrant,
but failed physical due to ulcer so served as Master Chief until
retirement in 1967. Moved to Bella Vista AR where we have 8
golf courses here at our Club. Great retirement. "
[recd July 2005] moved to Arlington, TX [reptd 22 Apr 09] Giffin, Thomas
OBIT- Thomas Leon Giffin born January 1, 1943. Tom was a
resident of Antioch for 30 years. On May 5, 2016 God brought him
home to be with his wife who preceded him in death. Tom loved
being a dad to his children, Paul and Lisa, son in law Matt, and
enjoyed even more his Grandson, Christian. He is survived by his
two favorite sisters, Gracie and Zhanna as well as his mother,
Erlene. A memorial service will be held Wednesday May 18, 2016
at 11:00 am at Oak View Memorial Park.
[and from eml recd 18 May 2016 from
PAC Ron Cabral,
USCGR (ret.) larbac67@astound.net ]
... (add) ETR3
(SS) E-4 Thomas Leon GIFFIN, 3905852 to the muster list
for the USS SABALO. His graveside funeral in
Antioch, CA was held today 5/18/2006 and was well
represented by a Navy honor guard and bagpiper. GIFFIN
served 3 years and 11 months in the Navy and was
discharged on 23 November 1966. He served Honorably and
was recommended for Reenlistment.
Gilson,
Charles
After Sabalo served at ComSubDevGroupOne; MACV, Saigon;
BuPers. Retired 31 Mar 1975 as YNC(SS).
Giovannucci,
Robert
OBIT- GIOVANNUCCI, Robert Francis, Sr. Age 88, formerly of
Hingham,[MA] died peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2015 at his home
in Hollywood, FL. He was born in Hingham, was a graduate of
Hingham High School, and a proud graduate of the Boston University
School of Management. He spent his professional career as an
employee of AT&T, retiring in 1983, and was a life-long
supporter of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Bob was an avid
reader. Bob was a proud war veteran, leaving high school after his
sophomore year to support the US war effort in WWII. He served in
the Pacific Theatre aboard the US Navy submarine USS Cabezon.
After returning from the war he graduated as a member of the
Hingham High School class of 1947 and attended Union College in
Schenectady, NY. He was called back to active duty for the Korean
War and again served in the Navy, this time aboard the USS Sabalo.
Beloved husband for 41 years of Carol (Noons) Giovannucci of
Hollywood, FL, he is also survived by his loving sister Beverly
Fuerstenberger of Decatur, GA. Devoted father to Daviann
Giovannucci and her husband Everett Hurd of Brockton, Robin
Gubbins and her husband Jack of Pembroke, Robert Giovannucci, Jr.
and his wife Karen of Needham, Francesca Sadler and her husband
John of Hingham, Anthony Giovannucci and his wife Linda of
Scituate, William Giovannucci and his wife Alyson of Aventura, FL.
Cherished grandfather of Adam Culley, Amy Mulholland, Robert III,
Katelyn and Daniel Giovannucci, Jennifer, Elizabeth and
Christopher Sadler, Caroline, Emma and Lillian Giovannucci, and
Nathaniel and Matthew Giovannucci. Great grandfather of Kailee
Aldoupolis, Hannah Culley, and Sophie and Marco
Rodriguez-Mulholland. He was also the grandfather of the late
Alexander Culley and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral
from the Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald Street, HINGHAM, MA.
Visiting hours are 4-8PM on Wednesday March 25, 2015. Funeral Mass
in Saint Paul Hingham, MA at 10 o'clock AM on Thursday March 26,
2015. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Charitable Service Trust at cst.dav.org.
Published in The Boston Globe on Mar. 24, 2015 -
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] Gipson,
Edward
I was aboard the Sabalo in 1953 and 1954. While
attached to duty on the Sabalo in Pearl Harbor, I played football
for the Pearl Harbor Blue Jackets. I was discharged in May 1954
and I went to college at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas
on a football scholarship. I was in the wholesale and retail
liqour business for 45 years ending my career as executive Vice
President of a large chain of 50 stores in the Dallas area.
I am now retired in a golf course community on a lake in North
Texas. [eml recd 18 Mar 09] Glenn, Samuel
Enlisted USN 27 Aug 1942; served aboard Sea Poacher,
Sea Leopard, Sabalo (possibly others). Deceased 26 Aug 1977,
age 55. Goldsmith,
James
I was looking on your
site because the Sabalo was one of my Dad's
boats. I remember it as a child in Pearl Harbor. He
was stationed there until 1958 and it was always a challenge to
recognize him after 6 months at sea as he grew a different beard
or mustache each tour.
My Dad retired from
the Navy in 1966 as full Lt. He was ship superintendent of
building the John Adams (620) in Portsmouth, N.H. from 1961-64
and served on the sub tender Bushnell in Key West from
64-66.
I am sad to tell you
he died on June 22, 1996 in Kennett, Mo. My
Mother moved here to Enid, OK. in 1999. I will tell you
that I enjoyed being a Navy Brat and am still very proud of his
submarine service. I have a small submarine insignia pin
that I wear at work every day.
Susie Goldsmith
Harris (dau)
from the Navy plaque he was presented on his
retirement:
Dec 41-Jan 42
RECTRA San Diego
Jan 42-May 42
USS Pelias (AS-14)
May42-May 43
USS Salmon (SS-182)
July 42-Nov
44 USS Tautog (SS-199)
Nov 44-Oct
45 ComSubron 2 Staff
Oct 45-Dec
47 USS Flyingfish (SS-229)
Dec 47-Dec
48 USS Raton (SS-270)
Dec 48-Feb
50 USS Diablo (SS479)
Mar 50-Aug
52 Rect Sta, Springfield, Mass
Sep 52-Dec
54 USS Sabalo (SS-302)
Dec 54-Dec
57 USS Stickleback (SS-415)
Jan 58-Jan
60 Recrt Sta, St. Louis, Mo
Feb 60-Apr
61 USS Tench (SS-417)
Apr 61-Jun
61 OID Sch [OCS], Newport, R.I.
Jul 61-Oct
64 Nav Shipyd, Portsmouth, N.H.
Oct 64-Mar
66 USS Bushnell (AS-15)
Gollen, Russell
USS Blower - SS-325 - CS2(SS) Jan
1948 to Oct 1950
USS Irex - SS-482 - CS1(SS) May
1951 to Jul 1951
USS Sabalo - SS-302 - CS1(SS) May
1951 to Jul 1951
USNS Range Sentinel - T-AG-22 - CS1(SS) Jul
1951 to Oct 1953
USS Raton - SS-270 - CS1(SS) Oct
1953 to Apr 1954
Changed rating
USS Bonita (Ex SSK-3) - (SS-552) - FTG1(SS)
May 1957 to Sep 1958
USS Menhaden - SS-377 - FTG1(SS) Oct.
1958 to Mar 1959
USS George Washington - SSBN-598 - FTG1(SS)
May 1959 to Nov 1962
Gonzales,
Pastor
I was a shipmate of Batilles, Cayetano and Pedro Gascon. I
was with USS SABALO from 1966 through 1967. I was transferred to
USS POMFRET in Yokosoka, Japan Dec. 1967. I am now retired
residing in Hawaii. [eml recd 16 Dec 2008]
Gorence, Ronald
Navy Service: 1956-1975 (19 yrs, 6 mos, 1 day, rounded to 20 for
retirement)
Served on Razorback (SS 394) 4/57-7/60 Dolphins pinned on in 1957
Bashaw (SS 241) 11/60-3/61
Swordfish (SSN 579) 3/61-9/62
Tang (SS 563) 10/65-7/66
Sabalo (SS 302) 7/66-2/70
USNTC/RTC Recruit Company Commander (Shore duty) 11/62-10/65 &
7/72-10/75
Canopus (AS 34) CMAA (No more QMCs needed on DBs, 3/70-3/72
B.S. Business Administration, San Diego State Univ 12/78
General Dynamics, Principal Cost Estimator, 1979-1993
Married 37 years, 3 sons, raising 9 yr old Grandson. Retired and
play the market to keep wife in shoes.
Life member USSVI and San Diego Base
[some found on 'net & some self reptd] Gove, Dennis
Qualified on Sea Leopard SS-493 - 1947
Retired from State Transportation 16
years ago after working 42 years. Now am working in our
small engine sales and service business.
[above recd 8 Apr 09]
OBIT- Dennis "Ed" Gove, of Montpelier,
VT, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at Central Vermont Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 12, 1927, in Montpelier, the son of Dennis and
Shirley (Pierce) Gove. He attended Montpelier schools and
graduated from Montpelier High School in 1945. He joined the U.S.
Navy in October 1945 and served until 1948. He was recalled to the
Navy for submarine duty from 1951 to 1952, serving on the USS Sea
Leopard and USS Sabalo in the Pacific. After his return he worked
for Green Mountain Power and then the state of Vermont as a
subsoil technician. He later became a supervisor of the Vermont
Transportation Project working on the construction of Interstate
89. During the course of this project he walked the entire length
of the new interstate in Vermont as it was being constructed. In
1966 he received an award from the state for outstanding service.
He retired from the Vermont Department of Transportation in 1992
after more than 40 years. He was an avid hunter and snowmobiler
and a member of the Trackmakers Snowmobile Club. He was a
co-founder of Pearl Street Motors and a member of the Canadian
Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and National Rifle
Association. He also enjoyed working around his home and
maintaining his yard. He married Nancy Boisvert in August 1952. In
addition to her, he is survived by his son, Donald Gove. There are
no calling hours. A graveside military service will be held at the
Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph at 1 p.m. July 7,
2014. Contributions in his memory may be made to Central Vermont
Home Health and Hospice, 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641.
Published in Times Argus on June 7, 2014
[
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] Graham, David
Qualfied on the Sabalo in 1956 (Jan '56-Feb '59). Also
served in Grouper SS-214; Trout SS-566; Darter SS-576; Sam Houston
SSBN-609.
Greenawalt, Robert
Qualfied on Aspro SS-309 Jan 1945; other boats: Bumper SS-333,
Segundo SS-398, Menhaden SS-377, Medregal SS-480, Sabalo SS-302.
Tunny SS-282, Pickeral SS-524, Blackfin SS-322, Blueback SS-581.
Gregory, Dale
Birth:
Oct. 30, 1931, Inglewood, LA Co., CA/
Death: Aug. 9, 2013, Minot, Ward Co., ND
Dale Irvine Gregory Sr., 81, Lansford passed away August
9th, 2013 Dale was born on October 30, 1931 in Inglewood, CA to
Leroy Sr. and Florence (Brietler) Gregory. He graduated from
Inglewood HS, 1950 and enlisted in the US Navy, where he became
a submariner and was a radio controller.
Dale married Ladora Baker on July 7, 1953 in Honolulu,
Hawaii.He worked for North American and the US Post office and
retired as a office manager/district engineer for Public Works
in Los Angeles county. The family moved to North Dakota in
2002.
Dale was a member of Trinity United Church - Lansford and
a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,a member of the
Lockwood Base for retired Submariners, active in International
Conference of Building Officials, active in Boy Scouts starting
as a cub scout leader to training Scout leaders. In Lansford he
was a member of the Senior Citizens and helped with the
community food pantry. He enjoyed traveling, photography,
computers, deep sea fishing and his grandkids and great
grandkids.
Dale's loving family includes his wife of 60 years
Ladora; children: Dale Jr. (Nancy) Gregory of Buchanan MI, Dona
(Robert) Kosel of Lansford and Kendra (Javier) Morales of
McKinleyville, CA; four grandchildren: Kristen (Travis) Lehmann,
Maria and Virginia Morales and Elizabeth (William) Kosel-Tilton;
four great grandchildren: Logan and Alexis Lehmann, Evelyn Kosel
and Lilie Tilton; brother: Paul (Betty) Gregory of Dana Point
CA; brother-in-law: George Baker of North Hollywood, CA and
several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Burial: Lansford Cemetery, Lansford, Bottineau Co., ND
[Info from:
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Gullatt,
John
Obit- JOHN EDWARD GULLATT was born June 27, 1942 to John
Thomas and Edna Margaret Gullatt in Marietta, GA. John graduated
in 1959 from Lemon Street High School. He attended Morehouse for
two years before spending six years in the Navy. John graduated
from Southern Poly Tech in 1979. He had a Bachelor's degree in
Engineering. He was a native of Marietta, GA and he was, also, a
retiree from BellSouth/AT&T. He married Toni Kimber May 30,
1987. They would have celebrated 25 years of marriage this year.
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he will be remembered as a
thoughtful husband and father. John's life was interrupted by
death on March 16, 2012. He leaves behind his wife, Toni; his
daughters, Teresina Kimber and Joy Gullatt Dozier (Jonathan); his
mother, Edna Margaret; his sisters, Odean Touchstone (Irvin),
Bertha Bowen, Linda Graham, Patricia Coley, Allison Padgett
(Vance); his brother, Willie Gullatt and a host of nieces,
nephews, uncles, aunts, in-laws and a multitude of friends. He was
preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Gullatt and his
brother, Leonard Lamar. The memorial service will be Saturday,
March 24, 2012 at 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 3448 Hicks Rd., Marietta, GA 30060. The visitation will
be Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at Hanley-Shelton
Funeral Home, 473 Lawrence St., Marietta 30060. 770-428-6333
[Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from March 17-24.
2012
Obit (with picture) at:
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]
Family-Placed
Death Notice
GULLATT, John JOHN EDWARD GULLATT Mr. John Edward Gullatt was
born June 27, 1942 to John Thomas and Edna Margaret Gullatt in
Marietta, GA. John graduated in 1959 from Lemon Street High
School. He attended Morehouse for two years before spending six
years in the Navy. John graduated from Southern Poly Tech in
1979. He had a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. He was a native
of Marietta, GA and he was, also, a retiree from
BellSouth/AT&T. He married Toni Kimber May 30, 1987. They
would have celebrated 25 years of marriage this year. As one of
Jehovah's Witnesses, he will be remembered as a thoughtful
husband and father. John's life was interrupted by death on
March 16, 2012. He leaves behind his wife, Toni; his daughters,
Teresina Kimber and Joy Gullatt Dozier (Jonathan); his mother,
Edna Margaret; his sisters, Odean Touchstone (Irvin), Bertha
Bowen, Linda Graham, Patricia Coley, Allison Padgett (Vance);
his brother, Willie Gullatt and a host of nieces, nephews,
uncles, aunts, in-laws and a multitude of friends. He was
preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Gullatt and his
brother, Leonard Lamar. The memorial service will be Saturday,
March 24, 2012 at 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 3448 Hicks Rd., Marietta, GA 30060. The visitation
will be Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at
Hanley-Shelton Funeral Home, 473 Lawrence St., Marietta 30060.
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Family-Placed
Death Notice
GULLATT, John JOHN EDWARD GULLATT Mr. John Edward Gullatt was
born June 27, 1942 to John Thomas and Edna Margaret Gullatt in
Marietta, GA. John graduated in 1959 from Lemon Street High
School. He attended Morehouse for two years before spending six
years in the Navy. John graduated from Southern Poly Tech in
1979. He had a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. He was a native
of Marietta, GA and he was, also, a retiree from
BellSouth/AT&T. He married Toni Kimber May 30, 1987. They
would have celebrated 25 years of marriage this year. As one of
Jehovah's Witnesses, he will be remembered as a thoughtful
husband and father. John's life was interrupted by death on
March 16, 2012. He leaves behind his wife, Toni; his daughters,
Teresina Kimber and Joy Gullatt Dozier (Jonathan); his mother,
Edna Margaret; his sisters, Odean Touchstone (Irvin), Bertha
Bowen, Linda Graham, Patricia Coley, Allison Padgett (Vance);
his brother, Willie Gullatt and a host of nieces, nephews,
uncles, aunts, in-laws and a multitude of friends. He was
preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Gullatt and his
brother, Leonard Lamar. The memorial service will be Saturday,
March 24, 2012 at 11:00am at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's
Witnesses, 3448 Hicks Rd., Marietta, GA 30060. The visitation
will be Friday, March 23, 2012 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at
Hanley-Shelton Funeral Home, 473 Lawrence St., Marietta 30060.
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Guthe, Douglas
Probably soon after leaving Sabalo he served in USS Sargo SSN-583,
and then was commissioning CO of USS Mariano G. Vallejo
SSBN-658 Blue crew. [reptd by shipmates Dec'06] Passed away from
cancer May 1970. Hamilton, Gerald "Jerry"
Presently chief Operating Officer of Cyber Defense Agency,
LLC. [recd Sep 2006]
Received Silver Dolphins September 1959 onboard USS Aspro
(SS-309);Gold Dolphins June 1966 onboard USS Diodon
(SS-349); was CO USS Barbel (SS-580) 1978 - 1980. [eml 25
Jan 2012] Haney, John
..was a crew member of the USS Cochino SS-345 when she sank on 25
Aug 1949.
Obit- John D. Haney, age 83, of Norristown, on February 25, 2010.
Born in Norristown on February 3, 1927. He was the son of
the late Bernard and Lillian (nee Walker) Haney. John attended
school in Norristown and was a graduate of St. Patrick's High
School in 1945. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church. John was
a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving 20 years on submarines during
World War II and Korea with the rank of TM1(SS) E-6.
The following citation was awarded to John from the Secretary of
the Navy:
"For
heroic performance of duty while serving on board the U.S.S.
COCHINO (SS-345) when that vessel was fatally damaged by a
series of battery explosions during submergence operations off
the northwestern coast of Norway, August 25, 1949. When
the COCHINO was shaken by explosions and the forward
compartments had become filled with toxic gasses, fire and
smoke, HANEY remained at the helm until rendered unconscious by
the untenable conditions. Disregarding personal danger after
being revived, he voluntarily entered the gas filled forward
torpedo room in an attempt to make it habitable for the crew and
later, succeeded in running a safety line from the bridge to the
after torpedo room despite heavy seas washing the unprotected
deck of the COCHINO. By his courage in the face of extreme
personal danger, and his skilled performance of duty in time of
emergency, HANEY rendered valuable assistance to his commanding
officer and upheld the highest traditions of the United States
Naval Service."
Mr. Haney was employed by
General Electric and Adam Schiedt Brewing Company. He is survived
by his sisters R. Lorraine Brennan, Gerarda H. Orner, and brother
Daniel P. Haney, numerous nieces and nephews and his
friend Elaine Coulter. Relatives and friends are invited to John's
Life Celebration service Tuesday March 2 from 9-9:50AM with
his funeral mass at 10AM at St. Patrick Church, 714 Dekalb St.,
Norristown, PA 19401. Interment St. Patrick Cemetery. Life
Celebration service by Boyd-Horrox of East Norriton. Hankins, Lawrence
Joined the Navy in 1948. Was on: SS-319 Becuna ~49
SS-320 Bergall ~49-50
Qualified on the SS-393 Queenfish in 1950
SS-302 Sabalo 53-54
SS-351 Greenfish
SS-524 Pickerel
SSN/SSRN-586 Triton 59-60
SSBN/SSN-618 Thomas Jefferson
Was originally an engineman changed rating to machinist's mate
while serving on nukes.
[update recd Apr 09] I went to nuke school in 1957 for a year in
NY and then put the Triton SSN-586 in commission in 1959 and
made an around-the-world-submerged cruise in 1960. I retired
from the Navy in 1968 as MMC(SS). I worked for Civil Service for
17 yrs and at 55 yrs old put my time together (37 yrs) and retired
again in 1985. I then worked for a Navy contractor on 726
class Trident subs for seven years and retired in total in
1982. I have five children and have been married to my wife
for 57 years. A pretty good life!! Hanan, Jon
OBIT- Jonathan B. Hanan
November 21, 1947 - December 13, 2010
Birthplace: Vancouver, WA Resided In: Redmond, WA USA Service:
December 22, 2010
Jonathan B. Hanan died suddenly at his home in Redmond, WA on
Monday, December 13, 2010. Jon was born on Nov. 21, 1947 in
Vancouver, WA to Herbert Hanan and his wife, Helen Todd. Jon
spent part of his early childhood in Portland, Oregon but moved
to Seattle when he started elementary school. Jon attended
various parochial schools including Our Lady of Lourdes and
ODea. He graduated from Cleveland H.S. in 1965.Jon was an
extremely remarkable young man who by the age of 18 had his
Single EnginePilot license, his scuba diving certification, and
had been accepted as a reservist in the Naval Reserve Submarine
Service. He entered Seattle University with plans for a
mathematics degree, while at the same time working nights at The
Boeing Company. It was during this time he meet the love of his
life, Loretta Larsen-Jordan and they married on a snowy evening
in Seattle on December 21, 1968. In attendance was Lorettas five
year old son, David. Jon's plans for completing college were
interrupted by a call for active duty which was served in San
Diego. The family then returned to Seattle and Jon graduated
from the University of Washington with a Bachelors Degree in
Mechanical Engineering in 1972. The couple welcomed a child,
Jennifer, in 1976. They decided they needed a larger nest and
moved from Kirkland to Redmond and they still reside in the same
home. Jon returned to Boeing for a total of 32 years of service
as an Engineer and as a Test and Evaluation Engineering
Manager.Over the course of their marriage, Jon and Loretta have
enjoyed many travels to the South Seas, Europe, Mexico and many
places in the United States. Jon is survived by his wife of 42
years, Loretta; his daughter, Jennifer; his son and
daughter-in-law David and Claire Jordan; and two grandsons Alex
and Evan. He is also survived by an older brother and
sister-in-law, Earl and Nancy Helecker of Oakley, CA. Service
for Jon on Wednesday, December 22nd at 11 AM at Holy Family
Church, 7045 120th Ave. N.E, Kirkland 98033. A reception will
follow at the family home at 6311 144th Ave. N.E, Redmond 98052.
Harding,
Warren
Obit-HARDING, Warren George, of Mechanicsville, was born September
10, 1923 in Buckingham, Va., and died August 18, 2012. He was the
son of William and Burnie Harding. He is survived by his beloved
wife of 68 years, Gretchen Pflugradt Harding; his son, David M.
Harding and wife, Mary; two grandchildren, April Michelle Felts
and Adam Warren Harding; three great-grandchildren, Owen, Abigail,
and Loganne Felts; and brother, William Harding. He was preceded
in death by his son, Paul Jeffrey Harding; a brother, Durward
Harding; and sister, Joyce Ann Hatch. He joined the U.S. Navy
Submarine fleet at 17, served in both the Atlantic and Pacific
fleets during WWII, and retired after 22 years of service. He then
entered the automobile industry as a Service Manager for two
Richmond Lincoln Mercury dealerships, during which time he served
as president of Ford's Lincoln Mercury Service Managers Advisory
Committee. He retired again and worked with his wife's Diet Center
business. In later years he avidly pursued his love of organic
gardening. His family will receive friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville,
where services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment Hanover
Memorial Park. [Published in Richmond
Times-Dispatch on August 20, 2012]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/TimesDispatch/obituary.aspx?n=Warren-Harding&pid=159303465#fbLoggedOut
HARDING,
Warren George, of Mechanicsville, was born September 10, 1923 in
Buckingham, Va., and died August 18, 2012. He was the son of
William and Burnie Harding. He is survived by his beloved wife
of 68 years, Gretchen Pflugradt Harding; his son, David M.
Harding and wife, Mary; two grandchildren, April Michelle Felts
and Adam Warren Harding; three great-grandchildren, Owen,
Abigail, and Loganne Felts; and brother, William Harding. He was
preceded in death by his son, Paul Jeffrey Harding; a brother,
Durward Harding; and sister, Joyce Ann Hatch. He joined the U.S. Navy Submarine fleet at 17, served in
both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets during WWII, and retired after 22 years of
service. He then entered the automobile industry as a Service
Manager for two Richmond Lincoln Mercury dealerships, during
which time he served as president of Ford's Lincoln Mercury
Service Managers Advisory Committee. He retired again and worked
with his wife's Diet Center business. In later years he avidly
pursued his love of organic gardening. His family will receive
friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300
Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2
p.m. Wednesday. Interment Hanover Memorial Park.
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HARDING,
Warren George, of Mechanicsville, was born September 10, 1923 in
Buckingham, Va., and died August 18, 2012. He was the son of
William and Burnie Harding. He is survived by his beloved wife
of 68 years, Gretchen Pflugradt Harding; his son, David M.
Harding and wife, Mary; two grandchildren, April Michelle Felts
and Adam Warren Harding; three great-grandchildren, Owen,
Abigail, and Loganne Felts; and brother, William Harding. He was
preceded in death by his son, Paul Jeffrey Harding; a brother,
Durward Harding; and sister, Joyce Ann Hatch. He joined the U.S. Navy Submarine fleet at 17, served in
both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets during WWII, and retired after 22 years of
service. He then entered the automobile industry as a Service
Manager for two Richmond Lincoln Mercury dealerships, during
which time he served as president of Ford's Lincoln Mercury
Service Managers Advisory Committee. He retired again and worked
with his wife's Diet Center business. In later years he avidly
pursued his love of organic gardening. His family will receive
friends 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300
Creighton Pkwy, Mechanicsville, where services will be held 2
p.m. Wednesday. Interment Hanover Memorial Park.
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Harris,
James
Qualified on the S-33 in 1943. Went to new construction of
Carp SS-338 in '45; was plankowner and COB; was on board for 8
years. The XO of Carp became CO of Sabalo in 1953. CO
Wooward asked Harris to come over to Sabalo where he was on board
'53-56 and was COB. Was ENC(SS) and later CWO2 retiring in
1962. [info as reported by wife, Margie A. Harris, Jun 2003.]
James passed away 2 Jan 2000. Sailor rest your
oar.
Harris,
Oscar
Sabalo SS-302
MM3(SS) 4/60-5/62
Pickerel SS-524
MM2(SS) 5/66-9/67
Bonefish SS-582 MM3(SS)
6/74-6/77
Permit SSN-594
MM1(SS) 7/77-10/79
Haddo SSN-604 MM1(SS)
2/82-2/86
Ret. 2/86. Presently and for past 20+ years Quality
control tech. at Nuclear Power stations throught the
U.S.[eml recd 25 Apr 2010]
Harris-Warren, Herbert B.
Home town was Groton, CT; he retired with the rank of CDR in 1960,
answered the call to final patrol 1 Oct 1972, and was interred at
Arlington Nat'l Cem. He served as CO of SS320, the Bergall
after leaving the Sabalo.
He authored the book, "Dive! The Story of an Atomic
Submarine" aimed at getting youngsters (~ Jr. High) interested in
the silent service
Format: Library Binding | ISBN: 006022231X | Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers, Incorporated | Pub. Date: January
1960 | Recommend Age Range: 10.
Harris,
Wilbur
Sabalo SS-302
9/63-4/64
Simon Bolivar SSBN-641G
11/66-73
Henry L. Stimpson SSBN-655 77-80
Woodrow Wilson SSBN-624 6/81-6/84 COB
Shore Duty Service
Station
Month/Year
Aboard
Month/Year
Departed
City
State
Boot Camp Great
Lakes IL
11
1962
5
1963
Naval Nuclear
Power Training Command
1963
1963
Bainbridge
Md
A-School,
Machinist Mate
6
1963
8
1963
GLakes
Ill
Sub School -
Student
7
1963
8
1963
C-5 Welding
School
9
1965
10
1965
New London
Ct
Naval Nuclear
Power Training Command
1973
1975
Bainbridge
MD
Naval Nuclear
Power Training Command
1975
1976
Orlando
Fl
Naval Nuclear
Power Training Command
1980
1983
Orlando
Fl
Naval Nuclear
Power Training Command
1985
1988
Orlando
Fl
Hawkins,
Edward
Qualified on Carbonero SS-337 in April 1951. Was on Hardhead
SS-365 '52; Archerfish AGSS-311 '53-54; Redfish AGSS-395 '66-68;
Capitaine SS-336; Dentuda SS-335.
Haydel, Armand
Obit- d. 28 Apr 1965 [age 29]
Funeral services for Armand J. Haydel, 28, of
6325 33rd Av. S., will be at 1 o'clock Monday in the
Butterworth chapel.
Mr. Haydel died Wednesday. He was employed by the Pacific
Northwest Bell Co. Born in Baton Rouge, La., he came to
Bremerton in 1943. He came here in 1950 and was graduated
from Garfield High School.
Mr. Haydel was an electrician in the Navy and later in the
Coast Guard until his discharge in 1961.
Surviving are his wife, Samantha Ann; a daughter, Simone
Haydel; a son, Rene Haydel; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Haydel; two brothers, Clyde Jr., and Raymonn A.
Haydel and two sisters, Gretchen and Jacquelin Haydel, all
of Seattle. (The Seattle Daily Times, April 30,
1965, Page 16) Burial Date: May 3, 1965
Burial: Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, Shoreline,
King County Washington, Plot: Section S, Lot 6106, Site 4
Heck,
Benjamin
Also served in Finback SS-230 and S-41. Left the Navy in Jan
1946.
Ben Heck will
be 90 in July! As a World War II veteran, Ben is a member of the
“Greatest Generation.” He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Submarine
service shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Interestingly, he first went to enlist with the Marines.
However, they had met their enlistment quota for the day.
Determined to enlist, he signed up with the Navy. He served on
the USS Finback, Sabalo, and S-41 submarines. He was a torpedo
man, firing from the aft section of the boat. He was on the USS
Finback when it picked up George Bush after his fighter plane
was downed by the Japanese. Life in the submarine service was a
challenge in those days! Unlike the nuclear submarines of today
which can stay submerged for months, the WW II boats had to
surface every day, usually at night, for air. The boats
therefore ran the risk of Japanese planes and destroyers. The
men took turns on look-out when the subs surfaced. One day, when
it was Ben’s turn, he saw a Japanese destroyer, sounded the
alarm, and barely got back into the boat when it was submerging!
Life in the boat was tough – hot, no showers, men shared bunks.
But the food was always freshly cooked and good, especially the
bread! When the subs docked, there was a mad rush for the
showers! Ben often tells his family that he saw the world with
the Navy – like going to Hawaii, going through the Panama Canal,
etc. WW II stills elicits a lot of emotions within the country.
Ben is extremely proud of his service in the Navy. Today, he is
very active with local submarine associations.
[from A SALUTE TO OUR
MILITARY VETERAN MEMBERS (inc. pic.) published Summer 2013 online
at:
http://greatrivergolfclub.com/pdf/GRG-Summer-Newsletter-web.pdf ]
Heistermann, Edward "Ned" Carl Jr. (Most
people call me Ed nowadays)[He spells his last name with two 'N's,
his brothers use only one.]
"I
graduated from high school in Dallas, Texas in 1962. After
graduation I helped move the family to Bemus Point, NY where I
then planned to join the Army (boyhood ambition, what can I
say). I went into the post office to join but never got to
the Army recruiter after seeing a big poster in the Navy
recruiters window with some white-hat sticking his head out of a
submarine hatch. I joined on July 24,1962 in Buffalo, NY,
went to boot and MM 'A' school in Great Lakes then to Sub school
in New London. While in New London the Thresher sank.
My first boat was the USS Barbero (SSG 317)
out of Pearl (May 1963- Jan 1964) Barbero was a missile boat and
carried two Regulus II nuke warhead birds. Made FN and
earned my Dolphins while on a 120 day northern run. I stood
watches in the Aux Rm (former Fwd Engine Room). Barbero
was a Jimmy boat with two main engines and a dinky. When
she was scrapped the hanger was sent to Viet Nam as a
pressurized operating room.
After giving Nuclear Power School a short try I was assigned to
Sabalo (SS302), reporting on board May 11, 1964. I made
MM3, MM2, and MM1 while on Sabalo. Paula and I married (36 years
now), we had our first daughter, and I graduated from Divers
School while in Pearl on the Sabalo. Went on two West
Pacs, 1964 and 1965, moved home port to San Diego and went
through a yard period in Mare Island (started August or
September, 1966). I was a throttle man in the Forward
Engine room while on Sabalo.
Transferred to the USS Spinax (SS489) in July
of 1967 where I stood air manifold watches (ears were
shot). Went back to the yards; then was separated from the
Navy on July 22, 1968.
Attended Jr. College in California then transferred to the
University of Arizona from where I graduated with a BS in Mining
Engineering in 1973. My first job out of school was in SE
Ohio working for Consolidation Coal (1973-1975). While
there we adopted our second daughter.
Since 1975 I have worked for North American
Coal Corporation in ND, Dallas, and currently in Ackerman,
Mississippi (you might ask where in the hell is that?). We
are just completing the construction of MS first coal mine, a
3.6 million ton per year surface operation featuring an 82 cubic
yard dragline among other large equipment. I am a
Registered Professional Engineer in ND and MS.
Our daughter Stacey has two children and our
daughter Sylvia has five. Paula and I travel and Scuba
dive. Mostly I work."
[Update July 2006] We now live in Captain Cook,
Hawaii. [see "Mail Bag" for more details]
Henetz,
Alex
Obit- Alex J. Henetz, of Canterbury Rd., Clifton Park, NY, 58,
died Friday, 20 November 1998, as a result of an automobile
accident. Born in Cheyenne, WY and lived in Clifton Park for 25
years. He was an engineer at the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory
since 1974. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the
Navy in the Submarine Service. He was a member of the American
Legion in Clifton Park. Mr. Henetz was a 1974 graduate of RPI.
Survived by his wife, Mary Ann Molloy Henetz; a daughter, Hollie
Henetz, Miami FL; two step children, Anne Healey, Chicago
[Albany Times Union (Albany, NY), November 22, 1998 ] Herbertson,
Gary
Retired from the FBI. Married to the same wonderful woman for 56
years. Dennis Hull was a school mate of mine and he was
aboard the Sabalo when I reported. [eml recd 28 Feb 2011] Herold, Robert
also served on USS Tiru SS416 & USS Stickleback
SS415.
Hibbert, Edmund
Skipjack SSN-585
11/63-11/64
Croaker SS-240
12/64-5/66
Gudgeon SS-211
6/66-10/69
Sabalo SS-302
10/69-2/71
OBIT- Hibbert, Edmund Lee, 74, passed away suddenly Thursday,
February 26, 2009 at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. Born
June 21, 1934 in Trenton, NJ, he was the son of the late Edmund
Burke Hibbert and Ruth Rogers Hoff. Lee was a member of the
congregation and choir at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church in
Portsmouth. He served his country, with honor, in the U.S. Navy
for over 21 years and was a retired electrical planner with Metro
Machine Corp. Lee was a member of the Submarine Veterans
Association of Hampton Roads, American Legion Post #57 in Suffolk,
and served as the 2008 Zone 1 Governor for the Ruritan Club. Lee
is survived by his loving family, including his wife of 49 years,
Alice "Judy" Hibbert; his daughter, Lynn Riessen (Rodney) of
Somerville, TN.; and grandson, Scott Riessen of Jackson, TN. He
was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Hibbert. The family
will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Baker-Foster
Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk.
A service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, by
the Rev. Michael Reeves, at St. Andrew's UMC, 5615 Portsmouth
Blvd., Portsmouth, followed by burial, with full military honors,
in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. A reception will be held at the
church immediately after the burial. In lieu of flowers, the
family asks that donations be made, in Lee's memory, to the St.
Andrew's UMC "CMC". Condolences may be registered at
www.rwbakerfh.com. View and post condolences on our online
guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
[found online attributed to - - (Daily Press)]
Higgins,
Byron
Commander B. R. Higgins, son of Mrs. Evelyn sullivan of Ludington,
Michigan, graduated from Antioch College in 1953 with a B.S.
Degree in Industrial Engineering. entering the Navy in the fall of
1953, he was immediately ordered to Officer Candidate School in
Newport, R.I., where he graduated and was comissioned as an Ensign
in April 1954. After two years aboard USS Rail (MHC-37)
homeported in the Canal Zone, Cdr Higgins reported to Submarine
School graduating in December 1956. He served three years in
USS Bream (SS-243) during which time his billets included Gunnery
Officer, Engineer, Operations Officer and Navicator. He reported
to USS Sabalo (SS-302) in August of 1960 where he served the next
year and a half as Engineer, Operations Officer and Navigator.
From February 1962 until August 1964 cdr Higgins was asigned to
the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Wash., DC, in the Polaris
Training Section. This tour was followed by a year and a
half as Executive Officer aboard USS Wahoo (SS-565) from which he
was ordered to Naval Postgraduate School in July 1967. He
assumed command of the USS Remora (SS-487) the following November.
Cdr Higgins, his wife, the former
Patricia Charteris of Hollywood Calif., anf their three children
now reside in Honolulu, Hawaii.
[bio with picture from Remora web site at:
http://www.ussremora.com/Leeds/Page07.pdf Info appears
to be extracted from visitor's program from Higgins' period as
CO.] Hilditch,
William
died on 11/22/1984 at the age of 61. Buried in Crownsville
(MD) Veterans Cemetery. Hoe,
Richard
was on the Pollack (SS-180) for five WWII combat patrols, and was
later a plank holder on the Sabalo until August 1946. He then
served on the Bang (SS-285) until February 1947 when he got
discharged. He went on Eternal Patrol on November 10, 2012. Holcomb, Fred
Trout SS-566
Sep 63 - Mar 64
Sennet SS-408
Apr 64 - Sep 64
"I got out in August of 1969 while Sabalo was at Mare Island for a
yard period. I signed up with the Reserves when I got home
and am now on the retired reserve list as
ETCS(SS)(RET). I went to work for Ingalls Shipbuilding
in October of that year as an Electronics Technician in a sonar
crew. They were starting a submarine overhaul program
and were glad to see me. The first boat they overhauled was
the T2. I started on the second one, SS 576. After
that we overhauled (11) 593 and 637 class fast
attacks. I only stayed in the Electronics crew 2 years
and transferred to Production Planning. There, I had time to
attend the University of Southern Mississippi at night and finally
ended up with a degree in Business. I am now (2003) retired
from Ingalls Shipbuilding (now part ofNorthrupGrumman) where I was
on the VP of Operations admin staff. He is a retired Navy
ADM, and is responsible for all production work."
"About 7 years
after getting off active duty, my wife and I decided that we
must have God in our lives to survive. That was 26 years
ago. We are about to celebrate our 39th wedding
anniversary. I'm an Elder in an Assembly of God church,
and we are really enjoying our later years with our three girls
and all our grandchildren living within 25 miles of us."
Holland,
Alfred
USNA grad '51; was Assistant Professor in the Naval Science
Department of Oregon State College 1957-59.[also possibly later
was in the Naval Science Dept at U. of Texas - San Antonio ca.
early '70's.] Holley, Fred L.
Fred died from cancer. His obit
from<http://www.oregonnews.com/8.Obit/obituarysite/pages-date/sept2101/X0002_Holley_Fred.html>
Age 54, a resident of Roseburg passed away September 18,
2001 at his home. He was born August 20, 1947 in Wickenberg,
Arizona to parents Frederick & Katherine (Bankhead) Holley.
Fred served in the U.S. Navy as a submarine sailor on the U.S.S.
Sabalo during the Vietnam War, May of 1966 to March of 1970. Fred
was united in marriage to Robin Scofield in July of 1982. He was
employed by Roseburg Forest Products for 15 years as company pilot
first for Kenneth Ford and then Allyn Ford. Throughout Fred's life
and flying career, he lived all over Arizona, Texas, California
and Oregon. He loved Roseburg because he loved fishing, hunting
and golf. His father and brother Steve Holley preceded him in
death. Survivors include: wife Robin Holley of Roseburg, mother
Kay Holley of Roseburg, Aunt Georgia Hudson of Tucson, AZ, Uncle
Ed Seely of Aromas, CA, cousins Skip Lowrie, Phoenix, AZ, Diane
Taylor of Switzerland, father & mother-in-law Ray & Rae
Scofield of Portland, OR; sisters-in-law Jan McIntyre of Longview,
WA, Cydni Boyd of Seattle, WA, Laurie Scofield of Portland, OR;
nephews Morgan & Dylan McIntyre both of Longview, WA, Adam
& Max Boyd of Seattle, WA. Memorial services will be held
Monday, September 24, 2001 at 1:00p.m. at the Roseburg National
Cemetery with military rites by the V.F.W. District #12 Honor
Guard. Arrangements have been entrusted to TAYLOR'S FAMILY
MORTUARY in Winston.
Hood,
Frank
Qualified on USS Blackfin SS322 1946. USS Tiru SS416, USS Sargo
SSN483, USS Sabalo SS302 and retired off USS Plunger SSN595 as
FTCS(SS) on 3/71.
Horsman,
"Wally"
died from a heart attack while skiing at age 48 (1986). [as
reported by his brother, Ron via telcon Jan 2009] Horton, Ned
Joined the Navy in Dec. 1952
Jan 1953 - Apr 1953 - USNTC - San Diego, CA
May 1953 - Sept 1953 - Torpedoman School - Newport, R.I.
Sept. 1953 - Nov. 1953 - Submarine School - New London, Conn.
Nov. 1953 - Oct 1956 - USS Sabalo (SS-302)
Oct 1956 - Dec. 1956 - USS Wahoo (SS-525)
Obit- Martin Wayne Huska, 62, of Leesburg [IL] died Friday, April
29, 2006 at his residence.
Mr. Huska was born on November 13, 1943 in Chicago,
Ill and moved to Leesburg in 2003. He was retired from the U.S.
Navy as a Petty Officer First Class after 28 years of service. He
taught electronics at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Ill,
was the recipient of the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam
Service Medal., the RVN Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Armed
Forces Expedition Medal (Korea.)
He was a member of the United States Submarine
Veterans, Inc. Nautilus Base; the Great Lakes Yacht Club;
the Loyal Order of Moose in Leesburg and Zion Benton, Ill.; and
the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #701 of DuPage
County, Ill. He enjoyed boating and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. Huska
of Leesburg; step daughters: Jeannie Zimmerman of Waukegau, Ill.,
Diane Narloch of Fort Myers, Kim Angerman of Montgomery, Ill.;
step son, Stephen Angerman of Algonquin, Ill.; sister, Marlene
Rentzschl of Villa Park, Ill.; brother, Robert Huska of Rockford,
Ill.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 4,
2006 at 1:00 P.M. at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell with
the U.S. Subvets Inc Nautilus Base officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society.
Sailor, rest your oar.
Hutterman,
William
Qualified on the Blower in June, 1949. He also served in
Toro SS-422; Lionfish SS-298; Piper SS-409; Gurnard SS-254;
Scorpion SSN-589.
"I was an EN1(SS),when on the
Sabalo. Was aboard In 1957-58. Left there for nuc
school in New London. I belong to the sub vets
organization and also belong to the Holland Club (qualified in
Subs more than 50 years.)"
Hydock,
Robert
"He enlisted under the "Kiddie Cruise Program" 12 days after his
17th birthday in 1957. He was a native Bostonian and
maintained that accent to a lesser degree when I knew him, but
apparently it was pretty thick when he was young Navy man.
Hawaii was his first duty station. I believe he was on
Sabalo from 57 to middle of 59. His next ship was USS
Grayback 574 as a main controllerman. Sadly he passed away
of a heart attack on April 25, 1986 in Watertown, NY. I
don't know his nicknames as he spent longer tours on the Grayback
and USS Redfin 272. He was on the Redfin when they had to
look for the Thresher. He left the Navy as a Petty Officer
First Class in 1967-68. He actually had passed the
qualification for Chief six months prior, but his CO would not
approve unless he re-enlisted for another tour - something he was
not willing to do because my three older brothers were still young
and he wanted to see his kids grow up. My mother said that
they were going to send him to officer training school, but again
after 10 years with a 5 year old, 3 year old and 2 year old sons
(my three older brothers), and a good talk with a former CO who
had grown sons who didn't want anything to do with their father
because he was at sea all the time, my father decided not to
re-enlist, and sought jobs in the private sector. He became
a plant engineer (after running his own electrical contractor
business for 9 years) his nome de plume was
"Electrician/Electrical Engineer." He was a good man and I know
that the Navy had shaped him very well as a person and a career
professional. "
[eml recd 9 Nov 2010 from son, Glenn Hydock] Jackson, Laurence
"Leroy Jackson was a member of the USNA Class of 46. He graduated
in 1945 with the accelerated class of 46 and was in sub school in
1945 when WWII ended. Prior to serving on Sabalo he served on two
other submarines. After Sabalo He was SQD Eng of COMSUBRON ONE. He
then went to PG School at Monterey became an EDO and served in
several shipyard and Buships jobs including CO Autec. He died very
early, perhaps before retiring. Thats about as much as I
remember." [reprt from Charles Griffiths, Class of '46 - rced 13
Jul 09]
MILITARY SIGNIFICANCE OF DEEP DIVING VEHICLES by
COMMANDER LAURENCE L. JACKSON JR. USN
(pub in Naval Engineers
Journal, Volume 75 Issue 2 , Pages 365-374 (May 1963) The author was commissioned in
the U. S. Navy 6 June 1945, upon being graduated from the U. S.
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. He served in various
submarines until June 1951, when he was ordered to V. S. Naval
Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. From there in 1954,
having been awarded a Master of Science Degree, Naval Engineering
(Electrical), he reported for duty on a submarine, then on a
submarine squadron staff.
In 1957 he began a three-year tour at
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. It was during this tour that he was
selected to be an Engineering Duty Officer. From 1960 to 1962
Commander Jackson served at David Taylor Model Basin, specializing
in submarine RDT and E programs. During this tour he was awarded
the Secretary of the Navy Commendation for Special Achievement. At
present Commander Jackson is in the Ship Design Division of the
Bureau of Ships, serving as Submarine Program Officer for Hull
Design. Commander Jackson is a member of the American Society of
Naval Engineers. He has previously published an article in the
Journal of the Society of Naval Engineers (the predecessor of the
Naval Engineers Journal) entitled "Submarine FRAM Program, What
and Why" May 1960.
[found online at:
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/122235766/abstract ]
Obit-Laurence L. Jackson, 73, a retired
Navy captain who was a senior associate at Booz, Allen &
Hamilton for 17 years until 1993, died of cancer Aug. 20 at the
Hospice of Northern Virginia. Capt. Jackson, who lived in
McLean since 1971, was born in Birmingham. He served in the Navy
for 30 years before retiring in 1976. Early in his career, he
served in the Atlantic and Pacific submarine fleets and later was
assigned to the David Taylor Model Boat Basin, where he worked on
submarine design. His other assignments included tours as
commanding officer of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation
Center in West Palm …[This is a partial text of obit published in
The Washington Post 24 Aug 1996] Jackson, Phillip 'Ken'
I first qualified in Submarines on Sabalo, as an Interior
Communications Electrician ICFA - ICFN(SS)...1 July 1960 through
30 March 1961. I then left for Nuclear Power School at Mare
Island ICFN (SS) - IC3 (SS). I then went to prototype training at
A1W in Idaho and qualified as a Reactor Technician/Reactor
Operator IC3 (SS). After that I was assigned to the U.S.S. Patrick
Henry SSB(N)599 Blue Crew IC3 (SS) - IC2 (SS) until discharged on
21 July 1964.
After I left the Navy I did some farm,
ranch, oil field, construction, trucking (I owned my own for about
three years), and law enforcement work, all in Colorado, Wyoming,
and surrouding states. Then I joined the Army. While in the Army I
became a Nuclear Reactor Operator and Health Physics/Water
Chemistry Specialist, then made Warrant Officer as a Marine
Engieer on Army vessels and in amphibious commands where I
commmanded an amphibious detachment on the cleanup of Eniwetok
Atoll, from the bomb testing. I left the Army as a Chief Warrant
Office, CW2. Subsequently I have been working in the nuclear
industry, eventually getting invovled in the management of
decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear facilities in the
United States and in foreign countries. [eml recd 22 Mar 09]
I currently work for a major government contractor helping manage
the decontamination and demolition of one of the key Manhattan
Project plants in Tennessee...the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion Plant,
the world's first such plant. K-25, at 44 acres under roof, was
the world's largest building when built.[eml recd 24 Mar 09]
James, Jesse J.
OBIT- Jesse Junior James, 76, a resident of White Mountain Lake,
Ariz., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 27,
2014 in Monticello, Utah. He was born in Payette, Ida. on December
17, 1937. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sabalo
SS-302 from February 1956 to December 1959, earning the Good
Conduct and China Service medals. He retired from the Union
Pacific Railroad in Hermiston, Ore. before settling in White
Mountain Lake, Ariz. He is preceded in death by his parents,
Jesse W. James and Mary Kirkland; sister, Dreatha; and son Jesse
James. He is survived by children, Michelle Cox and husband,
Larry, Debbie Montoya, Diana Wojtas, Melissa Shakespeare and
husband, Scott, and Jeff J. James; 15 grandchildren, 14 great
grandchildren, four sisters, Louise, Lorraine, Barbara and Jeri;
and one brother, Frank; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 2 p.m. at
the First Baptist Church of Bosque Farms, N.M.
[
http://obit.ertelfuneralhome.com/obitdisplay.html?task=Print&id=1377557
]
Jarvies,
John "Jack" Jr.
Was LT on Sablefish SS-303 '54-55; Navigator on Sabalo '60-61,
later XO Tiru Aug61-Feb63; CO Carbonero Feb63 - Dec64; CDR Ret.'72
OBIT-John "Jack" Jarvies, of Port Jervis, died Tuesday, January 4,
2005 at Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis. He was
74.The son of the late Edward A. Jarvies and Mary Isabel Jarvies,
he was born June 20, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio.He was married to
Rose Marie Chadband Jarvies, who survives.He was a member of St.
Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis; Veteran of the US Navy, Korean
War and Viet Nam. Jack was the Commanding Officer of the USS
Carbonero SS 337 and served aboard 5 different Submarines. He was
also a member of the US Submarines Veterans Inc. Hudson Valley
Base, Post 8645, past commander and member of the Holland Club,
New Paltz. Jack was a Retired Commander of the US Navy after 22
years of service. He was also a retired production manager for
Domino Sugar, Philadelphia, Pa. and Ret. plant manager for
Wick-Hen Products, Port Jervis, N.Y.Survivors include his wife at
home; Rose Chadband Jarvies; son, Gregg Jarvies and his wife
Angela of Hillsborough, N.C.; five daughters, Janice Jarvies of
Clementon, N.J., Barbara Jarvies of Norristown, Pa., Joanne
Christaldi and her husband Joseph of Berlin, N.J., Patricia
Herrera and her husband Raul of Old Bridge, N.J., Maureen Cadena
and her husband Marco of Quito, Ecuador; one brother, Richard
Jarvies and wife Maria of Fayetteville, N.C.; two sisters, Anne
Carroll and Maryanne Coleman and her husband Dean all of Kennesaw,
Ga.; seven grandchildren, Laura, Kevin, Chuck, Cathy, Stephanie,
Samantha, Olivia; and several nieces and nephews.He was
predeceased by his stepmother, Wilhemena Jarvies.
Jauernig, Carl
Served on Bonefish before Sabalo - Aug.
31 1965 - April 15 1966.
" I only served on board the Sabalo for about 4
months just prior to my leaving the Navy as an Engineman in the
Auxiliary crew while the Sabalo was in dry-dock for overhaul
in San Francisco, California.
After a tour of the Far East including
the Gulf of Tonkin aboard the USS Blueback SS581, I decided that
electronics was where I wanted my career to go (and there was a
girl back home). I left Sabalo and the Navy in January
of 1967, got an "Associate degree in Electronics
Technology". I then worked for NCR in Detroit Michigan for a
short time, But the big city was not for me. GTE (General
Telephone and Electronics) was hiring in Wisconsin, I applied and
worked for GTE for just short of 29 years. I had several job
titles while at GTE, but I think that working on large PBX
(private branch exchanges/large business phone systems), Voicemail
(that stuff we all hate now because too many companies now use it
to keep customers from disturbing their workers) and I got in on a
little "packet data routing" was what I enjoyed the most. In
1998, following a merger (to become Verizon Communications), I
took a buyout and retired the first of, I believe, 4 times
now. By the way, I married that girl (Susan) back home.
We had one son (Timothy). (We had
wanted a boy and a girl, but medical problems prohibited any more
children). We now have a grandson (Tyler) and a
granddaughter (Jensen)." [Recd 24 Mar 07] Jenkins, Lloyd
OBIT- Lloyd H. Jenkins
passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Deborah
and her husband John. Proud grandfather of Joseph Turner.
Lloyd proudly served his country in the US Navy, and retired
after 26 years as a Chief Warrant Officer. Family and
friends are invited to gather on Friday, November 15, 2013 from
12PM-1PM at Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ
08055. A service will take place at 1PM at the funeral home.
Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial
Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste. 300,
Marlton, NJ 08053. - See more at:
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Lloyd H. Jenkins
AGE: 82 •
Lloyd H. Jenkins passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age
of 82.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Deborah and
her husband John. Proud grandfather of Joseph Turner.
Lloyd proudly served his country in the US Navy, and retired after
26 years as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, November 15,
2013 from 12PM-1PM at Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St.,
Medford, NJ 08055. A service will take place at 1PM at the funeral
home. Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste.
300, Marlton, NJ 08053. - See more at:
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Lloyd H. Jenkins
AGE: 82 •
Lloyd H. Jenkins passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age
of 82.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Deborah and
her husband John. Proud grandfather of Joseph Turner.
Lloyd proudly served his country in the US Navy, and retired after
26 years as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, November 15,
2013 from 12PM-1PM at Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St.,
Medford, NJ 08055. A service will take place at 1PM at the funeral
home. Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste.
300, Marlton, NJ 08053. - See more at:
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Lloyd H. Jenkins
AGE: 82 •
Lloyd H. Jenkins passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the age
of 82.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Deborah and
her husband John. Proud grandfather of Joseph Turner.
Lloyd proudly served his country in the US Navy, and retired after
26 years as a Chief Warrant Officer.
Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, November 15,
2013 from 12PM-1PM at Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St.,
Medford, NJ 08055. A service will take place at 1PM at the funeral
home. Interment to follow at Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans
Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Ste.
300, Marlton, NJ 08053. - See more at:
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Johnson, Charles F.
joined the Navy November 18, 1936 in Salt Lake City, UT (3 months
after his 17th birthday) and retired June 8, 1956 as a
CSC. He also served on Sarda, Sirago, Cubera, Piper, Shark,
S-12, S-14, Parch, Snapper, Pogy and two surface ships.
Holder of a Submarine Combat Insignia w/2 Stars
[info from Richard McCamant (USS Sirago) mccamant@dmv.com as
found in various places on the 'net-recd May '05] Johnson, Donald
Qualified on Sea Owl SS-405 in 1949. Also served on Runner
SS-476.
Obit.- Donald M. Johnson, 75, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of
Dolores (Battaline) Johnson, died Wednesday, (August 30, 2006)
after a brave battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his
family. He was born in Philip, South Dakota, son of the late
Clifford and Muriel (Stanton) Johnson and had lived in
Wethersfield for most of his life. Prior to his retirement Don was
a retired policeman with both the State Police and Wethersfield
Police Department. He also owned and operated a chain of formal
wear stores. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War where he
served aboard the submarines U.S.S. Sabalo, U.S.S. Runner and The
U.S.S. Sea Owl. In 2002, he was inducted into the Holland Club,
designating those qualified in submarines for fifty or more years.
Besides his wife of 53 years, who was the love of his life, he is
survived by his daughter, Debra and Mike Kozik; three sons, Don
and Jane Johnson, John and Cindylou Johnson and Joseph and Ann
Johnson; 10 grandchildren, Mark and Jim Kozik, Michael, Brian,
Shelby, Ashley, Kevin, Derek, Kimberly, and Joseph Johnson, and a
sister Linda and Bob Wenberg. A Memorial Service will be held
Tuesday, September 5, 7 p.m. at The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home,
1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield with the Rev. Thomas Campion
officiating. Burial with full military honors will be private at
The State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Visiting hours will be
Tuesday, September 5, 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family
would like to thank Hospice nurse Maria Santos for her loving
compassionate care. To share a memory with the family, please
visit, www.dillonbaxter.com. [from Hartford Courant 3 Sep 2006]
Johnson, Warren
Served 6 years aboard Nautilus SSN-571; 2 years as Nuclear
Prototype Instructor; 8 years Naval Reactors; was MMC(SS),
WO1, CWO2, CWO3, LTjg, LT, Retired 1982. Johnston, Orval
Was on Stickleback before Sabalo. Quaified on Sabalo. Swapped
boats to the SeaFox SS-402 after returning from WesPac in '55
because she was being rotated to San Diego. Left the Navy in
Aug '56.
Jones,
Everett
I remain active in my real estate business and I also have an
insurance business, Mexican Insurance Specialist that does nothing
but insure US and Canadian citizens with automobiles, homes, boats
or business interest in Mexico. I seldom use my first name
most shipmates would remember me as Jay Jones. [eml recd 19
Mar 09]
Jones, William
OBIT-William Donald
Jones, the first son of the late Wilda and William Jones, was
born on September 27th, 1939. He departed this life on Sunday,
August 13, 2006. Better known as, "Bill" to his loved ones and
friends, he received his education through the Public Schools of
Arizona and Graduated from Antelope Union High School in
Wellton, Arizona, and from ASU with a degree in mathematics.
Bill served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He attended
electronics school in Chicago, and then served aboard the Navy
submarine U.S.S. Cusk. After an honorable discharge, he worked
for RCA at the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System in Thule,
Greenland. Bill began work in Scottsdale Arizona at Dickson
Electronics in 1966, and retired from Microsemi Corporation in
2005. Bill loved the outdoors, fishing, and being with his
family. He leaves to mourn; A beloved wife Esther; His brother,
Jim; three sons: Bill, Brian, Scott; one daughter, Cherylyn; six
grandchildren: David, Olivia, Sarah, Fletcher, Jason, and
Justin. Memorial services are scheduled for: Saturday, August
19th 11 a.m. Word of Grace, 655 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions are appreciated to: American Cancer Society, P.O.
Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 17, 2006
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William Donald Jones, the first
son of the late Wilda and William Jones, was born on September
27th, 1939. He departed this life on Sunday, August 13, 2006.
Better known as, "Bill" to his loved ones and friends, he
received his education through the Public Schools of Arizona
and Graduated from Antelope Union High School in Wellton,
Arizona, and from ASU with a degree in mathematics. Bill
served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He attended
electronics school in Chicago, and then served aboard the Navy
submarine U.S.S. Cusk. After an honorable discharge, he worked
for RCA at the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System in
Thule, Greenland. Bill began work in Scottsdale Arizona at
Dickson Electronics in 1966, and retired from Microsemi
Corporation in 2005. Bill loved the outdoors, fishing, and
being with his family. He leaves to mourn; A beloved wife
Esther; His brother, Jim; three sons: Bill, Brian, Scott; one
daughter, Cherylyn; six grandchildren: David, Olivia, Sarah,
Fletcher, Jason, and Justin. Memorial services are scheduled
for: Saturday, August 19th 11 a.m. Word of Grace, 655 E.
University Drive, Mesa, AZ. Interment will be private. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to:
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK
73123-1718.
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 17, 2006
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William Donald Jones, the first
son of the late Wilda and William Jones, was born on September
27th, 1939. He departed this life on Sunday, August 13, 2006.
Better known as, "Bill" to his loved ones and friends, he
received his education through the Public Schools of Arizona
and Graduated from Antelope Union High School in Wellton,
Arizona, and from ASU with a degree in mathematics. Bill
served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He attended
electronics school in Chicago, and then served aboard the Navy
submarine U.S.S. Cusk. After an honorable discharge, he worked
for RCA at the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System in
Thule, Greenland. Bill began work in Scottsdale Arizona at
Dickson Electronics in 1966, and retired from Microsemi
Corporation in 2005. Bill loved the outdoors, fishing, and
being with his family. He leaves to mourn; A beloved wife
Esther; His brother, Jim; three sons: Bill, Brian, Scott; one
daughter, Cherylyn; six grandchildren: David, Olivia, Sarah,
Fletcher, Jason, and Justin. Memorial services are scheduled
for: Saturday, August 19th 11 a.m. Word of Grace, 655 E.
University Drive, Mesa, AZ. Interment will be private. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions are appreciated to:
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK
73123-1718.
Published in The Arizona Republic on Aug. 17, 2006
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Jordan, Bob
I was a stewardsman on board (TN). I left the Sabalo and since
have served on USS Toro(SS422); Flyingfish (SS229); Appolo (AS25);
Odax (SS484); Medregal (SS480); Croaker (SSK246); Alexander
Hamilton (SSBN617); Blenny (SS320).
The Steward rate was changed as well as the old commisary
rate. All food handlers were assigned the rating Mess
Specialist.
Thus I became Chief Mess Specialist -MSC(SS). Retired 1964. Joslin, Lester
Sabalo SS-302
Jan 58 - Dec 60 QM1
Thomas A. Edison SSBN-610B Jan 61 - Aug 63 QM1
John Marshall SSBN-611G
May 65 - Oct 66
Sea Wolf SSN-575
Oct 66 - Jan 67
Skate SSN-578
Jan 67 - Sep 71
QMC COB
Flying Fish SSN-673
Sep 71 -
Oct 73 COB
Guided Missle Sch, Dam Neck, VA Sep 63 - Apr 65
SUBDEVGRU2, New London Nov 72
- Apr 76
Kaefer, William
...was born in Chicago in 1943. After graduation from
Purdue University in Mechanical Engineering in 1966, He joined
the Navy and attended OCS. Upon commissioning, his first
assignment was Nuclear Power School, then Nuclear Prototype
Qualification, and finally Submarine School. After 18
months of training, he reported aboard USS Sabalo (SS-302),
home ported in San Diego. The Sabalo commenced a WESTPAC
deployment shortly afterwards. The deployment aboard
Sabalo made several ports visits in Asia between Japan to
Thailand. While onboard, he held positions as EMO,
Sonar/Radar, Communications, Deck and Weapons Officer.
After
completing Submarine Qualifications, he was transferred to the
USS Pintado (SSN-672). He was onboard for nine months
until his four-year active duty commitment was completed in
November 1970. While onboard, he held positions as RPS
custodian, Communications, and A-Division Officer.
When released from active duty, he
began his career with Pacific Gas & Electric. He was
one of the original twelve management employees that were tasked
to establish and grow the Operating Department for the Diablo
Canyon Nuclear plant in San Louis Obispo, CA. After
fifteen years at the plant site and the successful commencement
of Commercial Operation of the plant, He was transferred to the
PG&E corporate headquarters in San Francisco. While at
Diablo Canyon, he rose through several positions to become
Assistant Plant Manager.
While at corporate headquarters, he was
Assistant to the Sr. Vice President of all non-nuclear power
generation, Assistant to the Sr. Vice President of Nuclear
Generation and finally Director of Business and Finance for the
Nuclear Power Generation Business Unit.
During his
career, he obtained a Senior Reactor Operators License from the
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission and his Professional Mechanical
Engineers License from the State of California. He elected
to take early retirement in 1994 and has volunteered his time to
many civic and Veterans groups. He and his wife, Mary
Hearn, reside in Larkspur, CA
[bio supplied by Kaefer 12 Oct 14]
Admiral
Kelso,
a
native
of
Fayetteville,
Ten.,
attended
public
school
and
the
University
of
the
South
in
Sewanee,
Tenn.,
prior
to
entering
the
U.S.
Naval
Academy
in
1952.
Following
graduation
in
1956, he served in the amphibious ship USS Oglethorp (AKA 100)
before attending Submarine School in 1958.
After completion of training, in July,
1958 he was assigned to the submarine USS Sabalo (SS 302) before
returning to Submarine School for nuclear power training in
January 1960. He then served one year in the enlisted Nuclear
Power Department at the school. Subsequent tours included the
precommissioning crew of USS Pollack (SSN 603), Engineering
Officer aboard USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626) and Executive
Officer of USS Sculpin (SSN 590).
From January 1969 to August 1971,
he served as Commanding Officer, U.S. Naval Nuclear Power School
in Bainbridge, Md. Following tours included Commanding Officer,
USS Finback (SSN 670); Staff of Commander, Submarine Force, U.S.
Atlantic Fleet; and Commanding Officer, USS Bluefish (SSN 675).
Admiral Kelso was then assigned as Executive Assistant to the
Commander in Chief, U.S. Atlantic Command and U.S. Atlantic
Fleet and Supreme Allied
Commander Atlantic from September 1975 to July 1977.
He served as Commander, Submarine
Squadron SEVEN until reporting as Division Director, Submarine
Distribution Division in the Naval Military Personnel Command,
and Section Head of the Submarine Programs Section in the Office
of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel and
Training) in September 1978. He was selected for promotion to
the rank of rear admiral in February 1980.
Upon selection for flag rank,
Admiral Kelso served as Director, Strategic Submarine Division,
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, and subsequently was
assigned as Director, Office of Program Appraisal, Office of the
Secretary of the Navy. On February 8, 1985, Admiral Kelso became
Commander Sixth Fleet and NATO Commander Naval Striking Force
and Support Forces Southern Europe. On June 30, 1986, he was
promoted to admiral and assumed the duties of Commander in
Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Admiral Kelso became Supreme Allied
Commander Atlantic and Commander in Chief U.S. Atlantic Command
on November 22, 1988. He became the Navy's 24th Chief of Naval
Operations on June 29, 1990, serving until retirement on 1 May
1994.
Admiral Kelso has been awarded
the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished
Service Medal (three awards), Legion of Merit (four awards),
Meritorious Service, Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement
Medals.
Since retirement Admiral Kelso
has worked as a consultant and corporate board director.
He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of the
Naval Submarine League. He and Mrs. Kelso are members of
Messiah United Methodist Church. They formerly resided in
Springfield, Virginia, and now reside in Fayetteville, TN.(as of
2004). The Kelso's have four children: Thomas, an orthopedic
surgeon residing in Springfield, Missouri; Donald, Commanding
Officer of USS Hartford (SSN-768); Mary, who is married to Cdr
William A. Kearns, III; and Kerry who is married to Mr. Edward
Ward and works in Huntsville, Ala.
[The service record particulars above can be found at:
http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/cno/kelso/]
[Another bio can be found at:
http://www.answers.com/topic/frank-b-kelso-ii]
* * * * *
OBIT:
Retired Adm. Frank Kelso, a former chief of
naval operations who led the Navy in the lightning victory
over Saddam Hussein’s occupying forces in the Gulf War and
whose tenure was later tarnished by the Tailhook scandal,
died on Sunday after complications from a fall. He was 79.
Kelso was a
native of Fayetteville, Tenn., and a 1956 Naval Academy
graduate who served for 42 years and commanded two attack
submarines.
It was reported
that Kelso died after a fall suffered while he was in
Norfolk, Va., for his grandson’s high school graduation.
He was accompanied by his second wife, Georgia Robinson.
His first wife, Landess McCown Kelso, died a year ago.
Kelso earned a
reputation as a steely eyed fleet boss who planned and
oversaw successful campaigns, such as the first Gulf War,
as well as the Gulf of Sidra raids launched against Libya
while he was the 6th Fleet commander.
“In the submarine
force, he clearly will be revered as one of our greatest
leaders and a great humanitarian,” said retired Vice Adm.
Al Konetzni, who worked directly for then-Capt. Kelso at
the Bureau of Naval Personnel in the late 1970s. Konetzni
said Kelso was an approachable and gregarious officer who
had won renown for his command of the attack sub Bluefish,
a sub whose achievements remain shrouded in mystery.
Kelso’s legacy is
a Navy that’s more focused on efficiency and honors the
work and potential of every individual, Konetzni added.
Kelso pushed the Navy to “worship diversity” and the
contributions of every sailor, Konetzni said, “in that
wonderful way that says, ‘Hey, I might be a four-star and
you might be a fireman, but I want to tell you this right
now: You are as important to me as anything.’”
During his tenure
as CNO, he supported adding women to combat aviation jobs.
However, his
personal ethics were sharply questioned in the fallout of
the 1991 Tailhook
Association meeting, where more than 100 naval
aviators were accused of lurid sexual misconduct that
captivated the nation..
Kelso was
lambasted by senators for not delivering harsher
punishments. He famously tendered his own retirement
papers in the wake of the Tailhook — despite his own
personal innocence in the scandal. It was rejected by
President Clinton.
“Those were hard
times because there were a lot of people, even after
Tailhook, who wanted to poo-poo it – ‘Maybe nothing
happened,’” Konetzni said. “He saw that there was a
problem. We know that he saw it because the first thing he
said is, ‘Hey, let me step down. I was in charge.’”
Kelso retired two
months early, in 1994, with his four-star rank after four
years as the Navy’s top officer.
Kelso also served
as a senior fellow at the Armed Forces Staff College, as a
trustee emeritus of the Naval Academy Foundation Athletic
and Scholarship Division, and he continued to consult with
Congress and industry on defense matters.
[Navy Times 24 Jun 2013, by Sam Feldman, Staff writer
--photo is dated Sept. 21, 1991. (PH3 Jon Blosser / Navy)
]
King,
Marvin
I am writing to confirm my father's
death. Marvin E King died October 8, 2006, in Watertown,
Wisconsin of thyroid cancer. He was diagnosed in 2002 and
was told he had 6 months to live but lived for 4 more years
enjoying golfing, hunting, anything outside up until the last 6
months. He was a great man, father of three girls that he
loved dearly and seven grand children he totally enjoyed.
Dad was a self made engineer that never attended college but
did quite well with his life. After the war he went to work
for Baldwin Lima Hamilton, in Hamilton, Ohio, and worked on the
big diesel train engines. For a time, when I was a
child, we lived in Hawaii on Oahu where he set up machinery for
the Dole Pineapple Company. He worked for many years for
Carnation Company in the Can Division in Wisconsin. From there he
went to Crown Cork and Seal in their Can Division in St. Louis and
then New Jersey. He ended up back in Hamilton working for a
family friend and designing machinery that made cement
board. He retired there and worked at golf courses to play
golf. When he became ill from the cancer, Mom and Dad moved
back to Wisconsin to be closer to "the girls" and their
families.
Dad
spent
most
of
his
Naval career
on
the
USS
JACK
and
ended
up
on
the
USS
Sabalo
at
the
end
of
his
career
to
go
home.
It
was
great
for
my
Mom to get the postcard and for me to be able to surf the
website. I loved the stories and the pictures. Dad
is in the picture of the original crew. He is in the
second row from the top, right side, second in. It was also
great to see his name on the USS SABALO original roster. I
made copies for Mom.
I also would be anxious to hear if others died from thyroid
cancer that could have been caused by the asbestos.
Thanks again
for your persistence on finding his family. Again, I am Winnie
Saeger, his daughter. My email address is winsaeggmail.com if you need any more
info.
King, Evans
Obit- Evans Paliku Kanaiaupuni King, a retired Navy captain
who dedicated his life to the military, died July 10 due to
complications from pneumonia. He was 86. He was the youngest
son of former Hawaii Gov. Samuel Wilder King and brother of
federal Senior Judge Samuel P. King.
Born in Halekou, Hawaii, Evans King spent 30 years working
for the Navy. He served on a submarine at the nuclear bomb
testing at Bikini Atoll, was commander of the submarine USS
Torsk leading the fleet in the opening of the St. Lawrence
Seaway, and was a submarine squadron commander during the
Cuban missile blockade, according to a statement by his two
daughters.
King was captain of the oiler USS Manatee during the Vietnam
War, chief of staff of the 14th Naval District, Pearl Harbor,
and earned two Legion of Merit awards, the statement said.
"He loved the adventure, the travel, meeting new people; he
loved the challenges," said his eldest daughter, Pamela
Savage.
Following his naval career, King spent 20 years helping
military families in Honolulu plan their future after
discharge and retirement. He also assisted Navy widows who
needed financial help, said Savage.
"He had a good affinity for what families needed and
communicated that. It was a tough job, but he believed in it
because he knew what it was like if they weren't prepared
financially," Savage said.
Besides work, King enjoyed an active lifestyle. On his 70th
birthday, he hiked in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia,
and at age 76 canoed for five days along the Caledonian Canal
in Scotland, stopping at B&Bs on the way, Savage said. He
also enjoyed playing duplicate bridge three to four times a
week with partner Madelyn Dunham, President Barack Obama's
late grandmother.
King is also survived by daughters Pamela Mahi Savage and
Pauline King; two grandchildren, Michael L.K. Savage and
Katherine M.P. Savage; and sister Pauline N. King.
A celebration of King's life will be held at Borthwick
Mortuary at 8 a.m. today with burial to follow at the National
Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Casual attire is requested.
Instead of flowers, donations can be sent to the Navy-Marine
Corp Relief Society.
[obit above from Honolulu Star Bulletin. "Former Navy captain
loved life in the military" By
Kaylee Noborikawa, Jul 16, 2009]
[and below found online] Passing of Former USS Torsk CO
Evans Paliku Kanaiaupuni King, 86, a retired navy Captain and
Financial Planner died July 10, 2009 in Honolulu of
complications from pneumonia. The youngest son of Samuel
Wilder King, former Governor of Hawaii and youngest brother of
Judge Samuel P. King, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy
Class of 1945 with a B.S. in Engineering. He went on to attend
submarine school and served on submarines during the last days
of World War II. As part of his submarine tours, he
participated in the nuclear bomb testing at Bikini Atoll. As
commander of the submarine USS Torsk he led the US Fleet in
the opening of the Saint Lawrence Seaway and was a submarine
squadron commander during the Cuban Missile Blockade.
During the Vietnam War he was Captain of the USS Manatee, an
oiler and supply ship that sailed on the Vietnam coast
supplying various naval vessels. Paliku's service as assistant
director of logistics at the Pentagon earned him his first
Legion of Merit. His second Legion of Merit was a result of
his leadership during his posting as Commander, Hawaiian Sea
Frontier. Culminating his 30 year career, Paliku served as
Chief of Staff of the 14th Naval District, Pearl Harbor.
During this time he was responsible for naval operations
Pacific-wide.
After a very successful naval career, Paliku saw a need to
help military families plan for their own futures after
service and in retirement. For twenty years he helped families
with insurance and financial planning needs. During this time
in his life, Paliku traveled extensively and enjoyed an active
and challenging lifestyle as evidenced by his participation in
the Elder Hostel programs and almost non-stop bridge games.
Paliku met his wife Zori Rosalia Vidok in San Diego,
California as a young Lieutenant. After 41 years of marriage
Zori passed away. Paliku is survived by their two daughters
Mahi Savage, Annandale, Virginia and Pauline King, Fort Worth,
Texas; two grandchildren, Michael L.K. Savage and Katherine
M.P. Savage, Annandale, Virginia; brother Judge Samuel P. King
and sister Professor Pauline N. King, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Kist, Arthur
Obit- Arthur H. Kist, 70, of Lodi [CA] died
Feb. 4 [1992] at home. He was a native of Kulm, ND, and
moved to Lodi in 1980 from Florida. Mr. Kist served in the
U.S. Navy Submarine Service as a machinist for much of his
life. He was discharged in 1957. He was a member of
World War II Submarines, Sacremento Chapter and served as a
volunteer for the Lodi Boys and Girls Club. He was preceded
in death by a brother, George Kist, and a sister, Irene
Berendt. Mr. Kist is survived by two sisters, Ruth Meidinger
and Susie Quaschnick, both of Lodi. At his request, there
will be no service or visitation. Inurnment is
private. Gierhart-Wells & Donahue Funeral Home is in
charge of arrangements. [Lodi News-Sentinel 6 Feb 1992]
Kitterman,
Harry
Qualified on Sabalo as EN1 in 1960; also served on Sterlet
SS-392. Retired as LT in 1968.
Knapp, Ezra
....was known as Pappy (Papa) Knapp because he was the oldest on
board. Knapp was first class Quartermaster. After the
Sabalo, I decommissioned the Billfish and left the Navy for two
months. I was sent from Texas to Calif. Later I get a call from
Knapp he'd been transfered to shore duty in San Diego and was
stranded in Elko, Nev. I could not help, but he arrived in
San Diego on my door step. So I got him an apartment in the
house I was living.
I was sent to the
Pacific and I lost contact with him and later found he had
retired in about 1948(?), and went back to New York State.
Pappy had a wife and four children who were in their teens in
1945. My wife heard from his wife years ago after we moved
to Calif. (When I retired 1960). Later, when Ann (Pappy's
wife) passed away, one of the children notified us, and told us
Pappy went before she did.
Jeff that's the best
I can recall, as it has been along time since the 40's ( 5
and half decades). [comments from Robt Phelps, Sr. recd Jul
2005] Kochert, Jerry
sea tours:
USS CARBONERO FTG2, APR 62 to AUG 64
USS SABALO FTG2, AUG 64 to MAY 65
USS VOB STEUBEN FTG1, NOV 65 to DEC 67
USS PUFFER FTCM, OCT 71 to JUL 75 COB
USS MIDWAY FTCM, APR 81 to JAN 84 CMC
USS TOWERS FTCM, JUL 87 to SEP 88 CMC
shore tours
FSTF, Pearl FTGC, FEB 68 to APR 71
NSTCP, Pearl FTCM, AUG 75 to AUG 78 CMC
MOTU-1 FTCM, AUG 78 to JUN 80
COMNAVBASE P.H. FTCM, JUN 80 to MAR 81 CMC
NCSJ, FTCM, Jan 84 to JUN 87 CMC
SSC, San Diego FTCM, OCT 88 to JAN 91 CMC
Retired JAN 91
After service, worked for the Department of Veterans
Affairs(VA)for 13 3/4 years retiring as the Assistant Service
Center Manager in FEB 2005. [recd Mar 2007] Kooistra, Robert
Robert W. Kooistra, LCDR(SS)- The
San Francisco Chapter of CA [USSVWWII] sadly reports the death of
shipmate Kooistra on Aug. 20, 1983. [He] served in Tambor,
Loggerhead, Plunger, Tang II, Sabalo, and Tinosa during and after
WWII. He is survived by his wife Irene. Sail in Peace,
Robert. [obit from "Polaris" magazine] Kratz, Warren
Sabalo SS-302 Mar 60 - May 64
TM2(SS)
AUW School [Advanced Undersea Weapons], Key West May 64 -
Oct 64
Grenadier SS-525 Sep 64 - Oct 65 TM2(SS)
NavSta Subic Bay Oct 65 - Nov 67
Rock SS-274 Nov 67 - Jan 69
TM1(SS)
NTC Orlando Jan 69 - Mar 71
Tunny SSN-682 Apr 71 - May 72
Sand Lance SSN-660 May 72 - May 77 TMCS(SS)
ComSubGru 6 May 77 - Aug 83 Kreager,
Edward
Quillback SS-424 1954-57
SN-TM2
Tirante SS-420
1959-61 TM2-1
Bowfin SS-287
1961-62 TM1-C
Sabalo
SS-302
1962-65 TMC-TMCS COB
Blueback SS-581
1965-67 TMC COB
& was an orignal member of the Research and Development Team
for the Mark 48 Torpedo at Cape Kennedy, FL.
His last duty station was Command Master Chief at Service School
Orlando, Fl were he retired as TMCM(SS) in Jan 1980. [recd Feb 05] Kruse, Marty
Born and went to school in George, Iowa.
Marty enlisted into the U.S. Navy on March 16, 1960. After basic
training, He attended NavyElectronicsSchool at Treasure Island, CA.He then enrolled in basic submarine
school in New London, CT, and served until May 1962 on the
U.S.S. Halibut SS-587 at Pearl Harbor, the United States Navy's
first nuclear powered submarine to carry thermonuclear strategic
missiles to the Arctic. He
later served on the diesel sub U.S.S. Sabalo SS-302 from May
1962 until January 1964.
After discharge Marty started working
March 1st 1964 for IBM in Sioux Falls, S.D.
and married Karen a cute registered nurse on May 15th
1965. In 1986 IBM moved him to Colorado Springs on a IBM
contract with the Air Force installing the GPS satellite systems
for the Air Force, and retired from IBM March 1st
1994, Continued working on GPS contact for 2 more years with
Lockheed Martin. Then moved to Norfolk, NE. in 1996, and
worked as an system programmer/consultant at Mutual of Omaha
& Nebraska Public Power upgrading and testing their computer
software to be compliant for the Y2K rollover.
Then in 2001 Marty purchased the
development rights to sell and open Quiznos stores in the Kansas City
area. Marty also owned and operated a Quiznos store in Overland ParkKS. Marty opened 35 stores
and had 15 more stores sold when Quiznos Corporate offered to
purchase his territory. Marty sold it back in Oct 2006, and
retired with wife Karen to Colorado Springs, CO.
Marty is enjoying retirement now
with collecting antique cars, Karen is enjoying decorating their
home. On Nov.23rd 2009, Marty celebrated his 70th
birthday.
[eml recd 28 Nov 2009]Kreps, Orrin
Was assigned to the Navy on 8 May 1944 after induction. Reported
to Sabalo in April 1945. 23 Jul-2 Aug '45 on leave. 1
Oct 1945 qualified in submarines. 21-29 Dec on leave.
Left Sabalo 3 Jun 1946 & discharged 6 Jun 1946. [from
Kreps' personal diary] Kurowski,
Marvin J.
OBIT- May 5, 2015,
beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Urban) Kurowski; dear
father of Dwayne Kurowski; predeceased by brothers and sisters;
survived by nieces and nephews. Cemetery Service at St. Stanislaus
will be held at a later date. For further information and on-line
condolences, www.pacerfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made
to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer
Society .
[Published in the Buffalo News from May 8 to May 10, 2015]
Kusza,
Jerome James
died on 06/04/2000 at the age of 61. Jerome Kusza is buried
in Ft. Custer National Cemetery, which is located in Augusta, MI. Go to Bios for L-Z
epix.net
73,
retired Naval Officer, died Nov. 6 [2010] after a brief
illness. Clemenger joined the Navy as a Seaman at 17 and
served on destroyers and submarines before retiring as a Naval
Commander in 1988. His career included service on submarines
the USS Blenny, USS Sabalo, USS Gudgeon, USS Cod, and USS
Henry L. Stimson. He served as Commanding Officer of the USS
Oak Ridge, Chief of Staff of Submarine Squadron 16, and as
U.S. Navy submarine attachche to the British Royal Navy. After
retiring from the Navy, Clemenger was active as a grandfather
and volunteered in support of several causes. In addition to
his wife, Martha, he is survived by his son, two daughters,
and four grandsons. He is also survived by his brother and two
sisters. A memorial Mass will be held in the chapel at
Eisenhower Army Medical Center at 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday,
Nov. 10. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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