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 EDWARD HUGHES BROWDER ‘55Captain Edward H. Browder, USN (Ret.), died of heart failure at his home in Niskayuna, NY, on 3 January 2005. He was 71 years old. Ed was born in Panama on 24 June 1933. and grew up in the Canal Zone where his father was an engineer. He received a congressional appointment (from Congressman Nixon) to the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class in June 1955 as a member of the 14th Company. After graduation, Ed served on EPPERSON (DDE-719) in Pearl Harbor, HI, before attending Submarine School in 1957 to begin a long and distinguished submarine career. His first assignment was STERLET (SS-392) in Pearl Harbor. While on STERLET, he met and married Judith Arnold of Langdon, ND, in June 1959, before attending nuclear power training. He subsequently served on HALIBUT (SSGN-587), DACE (SSN-607), SCULPIN (SSN-590), and as executive officer of NATHANIEL GREENE (SSBN-636) before taking command of SIMON B0LIVAR (SSBN-641) in January 1970. Upon leaving command in July 1973, and after having conducted 12 deterrent patrols in his 18 years of sea duty, Ed was assigned to his first shore tour as executive officer in the Military Science Department at Penn State University. While there, he earned his M.B.A. degree. After a staff assignment in Washington, DC, Captain Browder retired in 1978. Shipmate Last Call Ed subsequently worked as an engineer with Gilbert-Commonwealth, Consumers Power, and Public Service Electric and Gas of New Jersey before taking a position with the New York State Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Commission, from which he retired in 1995. He was active in the Navy League, serving as president of the Wilmington, DE, council. After retirement, Ed became a world traveler. He and Judy visited many parts of this great country and Canada as well as New Zealand, the Caribbean. and many countries in Europe. He was a committed photographer who never gave up on film cameras. In addition to his love of golf and tennis. Ed enjoyed fishing for bass. In addition to his wife, Judy, he is survived by his son, Stephen Browder of Gary, NC; his daughter, Ann Schoemer of Indianapolis, IN: his brother, Bill Browder; his mother, Martha Marie Browder: and five grandchildren. Memorial services were held on 14 January 2005 at Saint Andrews Chapel at the Naval Academy with inurnment in the USNA Columbarium with full military honors. Many friends and family were present to say goodbye. Contributed by classmate E. Smith TAPS. Edward Browder (14) died suddenly at home on 3 January. That evening he commented on chest pain and died within minutes. The cause of death was determined to be previously undetected coronary disease. On 14 January, he was interred at the Naval Academy Columbarium following a service in the St. Andrew’s Chapel. A reception at the Officers’ & Faculty Club followed. Classmates attending were: Wally Christmas and George W. Martin (Ed’s roommates at the academy), close friend and brother-in-law, Dickinson Smith, Dick Peterson, Tom Kiefaber, Ted Parker, Robin Pirie, Jerry Holland, George Compton, George McMurtry, Denny Sullivan, Jack Baldwin, Bill Kennington, Dick Morgan, Tom Stallman, and Spud Flowers. He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter, Ann and son, Steve. In an email, George McMurtry wrote: “I knew Ed while we were at the Academy, but came to know and appreciate him much better during the short time he was at Penn State (XO and Associate Professor of Naval Science in the NROTC unit). He was an outstanding role model for the NROTC midshipmen, and it was a privilege for me to work with him and observe his significant and positive contributions to the development of young men and women for service in the Navy. He was a credit to the Academy and to the Class of 1955.” George Martin also contributed a nostalgic remembrance of their time together — including the fact that it was Ed who crashed in the N3N and had his back broken (the pilot was killed). *********************************************** From: Kief55 Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 Subject: Sad News To: usna55 Dick Smith (3rd) passes on this sad news: Edward Hughes Browder (14th Company) died at home on Sunday, 3 January. He had been in good health and had enjoyed a wonderful day with his wife, Judy. That evening he commented on chest pain and died within minutes. The cause of death was determined to be previously undetected coronary disease. He will be interred at the Naval Academy following a service in the St. Andrew's Chapel at 10:30 on Friday 14 January. A reception at the Officer's Club will follow. Classmates are invited. *********************************** From: "Anthony Hastoglis" To: "'55 USNA" Subject: Yellow Peril Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 Maybe I missed it in the earlier postings but we might also reminisce that our recently deceased classmate Ed Browder was the one who crashed an N3N during our brief "flight training." Escaped unscathed as I recall. No wonder he became a believer and went spent his career as a fine submariner. Actually, we were all fine submariners. Tony Hastoglis (8) ************************************ From: Tomlstate Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 Subject: Re: Yellow Peril To: ahastoglis, usna55 In a message dated 1/11/2005, ahastoglis writes: Maybe I missed it in the earlier postings but we might also reminisce that our recently deceased classmate Ed Browder was the one who crashed an N3N during our brief "flight training." Escaped unscathed as I recall. No wonder he became a believer and went spent his career as a fine submariner. Actually, we were all fine submariners. Tony Hastoglis (8) Wasn't there a pilot fatality in the Browder accident? As I recall, it was noted as the first N3N fatality at the Air Station. Tom State (8) ******************************************* From: Geowmartin Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 Subject: N-3-N, Ed Browder To: usna55 Ed was in the N-3-N that crashed in the mud flats around the eastern end of the Rte 50 Bay Bridge then under construction. He was not found for several hours, maybe 6-8 as I recall. The pilot drowned. The pilot had been demonstrating a special kind of spin, but went into a flat spin, lost control, and drowned. (Aviators may have a better explanation.) Ed broke his back and spent most of second class year strapped to a wooden board at the USNA hospital. The board could rotate in the horizontal plane so he could take care of bodily functions. I didn't ask too many details. How he studied I don't know, remembering that second class year was the toughest academically. He took it all with a smile. As I recall he got out of the hospital in time for Exam Week or June Week. The accident didn't dampen his enthusiasm for life in general or for the Navy one bit, but it may have pointed him away from aviation. He went surface line and moved quickly into submarines. He was always a bright cheerful guy. Ed came lived in the Panama Canal Zone most of his life. His father was the chief engineer of the canal, a very important job, considering that it is an engineering wonder of the world. Most of us who have been through it understand the magnitude of the effort. Ed was a roommate, along with Wally Christmas youngster year. Ed Browder was fun to be around because he was always doing something active. I remember the Sepember Sunday Youngster year that we walked out to West St. extended to the home of a ham operator who would try to patch him in to his folks in Panama. It was Hot and Humid, and we walked and walked in our Khakis with the starched collars and tie. I was sure we were beyound the seven mile limit. He just kept smiling and telling me how great it was going to be to talk to his folks. And it was. He took it on himself to initiaite me into upper class society which was a job. He got me dates, insisted I go to the Messiah and told me when to stand at the Halleleuia Chorous. For four years he preached to me, "George, it is just as easy to marry a rich girl as a poor girl." You could have knocked me over with a feather when the wedding announcement came. Ed married a girl from North Dakota, Judy. I don't know where Judy fits in the socio-economic scheme of things, but she wasn't the rich east coast debutante that he pointed me at many times. He got me a berth and with Ed, Gary Snyder, and Dave Reynolds we sailed the 71 ft yawl Royono in the Newport- Annapolis Race after graduation. Ed and Judy have had an active life after retirement on travels and tours around the world. At Christmas I would receive a photo of the two of them, both looking great. This December it was southeastern Utah, in 2003 it was Leningrad. His Christmas letter said that "On a scale of one to ten, year 2004 was a TEN." Ed felt something in his lungs, thought something had burned in the kitchen. Mentioned it to Judy who asked, :Do you want me to call someone". No he said, "I'll watch some TV". What a way to go. I miss him. George Martin, 14. ****************************************************** From: "Dan Butterfield" To: "Geowmartin", usna55 Subject: RE: N-3-N, Ed Browder Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 George, A very fine tribute. Thanks. I enjoyed knowing Ed for all the reasons you recalled for us, and then some. He'll be sorely missed, especially at the 50th. You'll make sure with Norm that your tribute gets into Ed's Memoriam page. Dan *************************************** From: "jrichards" Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 George: I’ll echo Dan’s thanks for your tribute to Ed. I had been reflecting on the irony of the current N3N model discussion popping up at the time of Ed’s passing. ******************************************************* Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 From: George McMurtry To: USNA55 Subject: Ed Browder at Penn State George W. Martin suggested that I report on a small phase of Ed Browder's varied and impressive career with which many of our classmates may not be familiar. I am certainly happy to submit the following. One of Ed's assignments was as XO and Associate Professor of Naval Science in the NROTC unit at Penn State University from 1973 to 1976. I was a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering and occasionally worked with Ed on academic matters relative to NROTC students. In addition, there were a number of Navy enlisted men who were selected for the NESEP program and were sent to Penn State to obtain a nuclear engineering degree before being commissioned. These were generally outstanding students and they reported to the NROTC while studying here. They all took EE courses and again I had the pleasure of interacting with Ed regarding their progress. He was very proud of these men and delighted to oversee their academic preparation for the nuclear Navy. Ed had served with a fellow officer named John R. Sopko who died in 1974. Cdr. Sopko was a 1959 graduate of Penn State in EE and his family had contacted Ed about establishing a memorial. Ed asked me to work with him and the Sopko family to honor their loved one. With Ed's leadership, a plaque was developed and still hangs in the lobby of the EE building on campus. It was a pleasure to work with Ed and observe his sincere sensitivity, affection, and dedication toward the family of a friend and fellow officer. It is also noteworthy that while serving as XO of the NROTC, Ed earned an MBA degree in management and statistics from Penn State. I knew Ed while we were at the Academy, but came to know and appreciate him much better during the short time he was at Penn State. He was an outstanding role model for the NROTC midshipmen, and it was a privilege for me to work with him and observe his significant and positive contributions to the development of young men and women for service in the Navy. He was a credit to the Academy and to the Class of 1955. George McMurtry (21) |
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Lieutenant Commander Charles R. “Chuck” Smith, USN (Ret.), died on 15 January 2005 of natural causes at the University of California at San Francisco Hospital. He was 74 years old. Chuck was born on 29 October 1930, in Long Beach, CA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1948. and graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, in 1955. While attending the Academy, Chuck was a member of the squash team and was an all-American in the sport, ranking in the top 10 in the nation. During
his career he served on cruisers and carriers, with the
majority of his time spent on submarines. Shipboard duties
included engineering and weapons officer. He retired from the
military as a lieutenant commander in 1975.That year, Chuck
moved with his family to Lake Shastina, CA, and was employed
as the town’s general manager until his second retirement in
the Chuck loved to fish, camp, travel and play poker with his buddies. His granddaughters will miss the special fruit salad that he always made for the holidays. After retirement, Chuck and his wife, Barbara, traveled to Europe and the Hawaiian Islands and took cruises to Mexico and the Caribbean. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara, of Lake Shastina, CA: sons, Richard Smith of Kelseyville, CA, and James Smith of Redmond, OR; daughter, Deborah Whitley of Reston, VA; brother, Ray Smith of Taft, CA; and five granddaughters. Chuck was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Shipmate LAST CALL The Smith Family
2/11/05 listserve There will be a memorial service for Charles R. Smith (09) at the Columbarium, Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on March 21st at 1500. All are welcome to attend. Meet at the administration building at 1430. Barbara Smith wants everyone to know that they are welcome after the services to her sister's home in Reston at 11423 Running Cedar Road for refreshments. Son Rick said, "I know that if any of Dad's classmates come we all would be very thankful." 3/21/05 listserve Our classmate Charles "Chuck" R. Smith (09) passed away on 15 January in Redding, CA. His burial ceremony was held on 21 March at Arlington National Cemetery. Twelve classmates attended the ceremony, company mates and others who didn't know Chuck, to pay respects to the family and honor our fallen compatriot. Attending were: Glenn Bates (09), Ray Hine (20), Jerry Holland (09) and his wife, Ann, Tom Kiefaber (19), Tom McIsaac (14), Bob Hinton (23), Robin Pirie (14), Tom Stallman (14), Denny Sullivan (13), Fred Tolleson (17), Jim Willis (09) and his wife, Joyce, and Otto Zipf (15) and his wife, Peggy. The service was impressive. Chuck's family was MOST appreciative of the '55 turn-out, both at the ceremony, and later at his daughter's home in Reston. It was a sad occasion - and yet a clear manifestation of our brotherhood. Unfortunately, we'll be faced with these circumstances, more and more often. It will take a CLASS ACT! |
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Lawrence
Leonard Heisel
TAPS. I regret to inform that Classmate Lawrence "Larry" Heisel (18) passed away on 26 January 2005 in Savannah, GA. He died at home under the care of Hospice Savannah and surrounded by his loving family. Private services will be held at a later date. More information about his death and service arrangements will be made available when known. |
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Ed Newbegin succumbed to a combination of sepsis and meningitis at MUSC Hospital in Charleston, SC, on Sunday, 30 January 2005. He was 74 years old. Ed was
born in Brooklyn, NY,
and resided in Roslyn, NY, at the time of
his entry into the naval service. He
enlisted in
the Naval Reserve in 1947 and served on active duty during the
Korean
War prior to entering the Academy with the Class of 1955.
Assigned to the 12th Company, Ed and his brother, Bob, were the
first twins to graduate in the same year from the Naval
Academy.
Ed is survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Nancy Meeker Newbegin;
son, Edward A. of Concord, CA; daughters, Leslie Gielarowski of
Brooklin, ME, and Lori Stewart of San Diego, CA; brother, Commander
Robert G. Newbegin IV, USN (Ret): and six grandchildren.
Memorial services were conducted at J. Henry Stuhr, West Ashley
Memorial Chapel on Wednesday 2 February 2005 followed by the spreading
of his
ashes alongside YORKTOWN on Saturday, 5 February 2005. Bob Newbegin ‘55
It is sad to report the death of another classmate, Edward C. Newbegin (12) on 30 January. Surviving are his wife. Nancy: his son Edward A. Newbegin of Concord, CA: daughters Leslie Gielarowski of Brooklin, ME. and Lori Stewart of San Diego, CA: twin brother and classmate, Robert G. Newbegin of Alexandria, VA and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held in early February. Judy Browder sends: “We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of kindness and sympathy and are grateful to each and all who have offered their comforting messages and/or who came to honor and remember him. It seems fitting that Ed
should be at rest in a
place he held so dear — USNA — and fittingly
overlooking the water.
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It is sad to report the passing of our classmate, John C. Ruth (07) in Phoenix, AZ, on 15 February. He suffered a massive heart attack. John earned a PhD at MIT after 22 years in the Air Force, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He had a brilliant second career in the defense industry John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary, and nine children. 2/16/05 listserve Received from Allen Ruth '59, brother of John C. Ruth (07): "Sadly I inform you of the passing of my brother, John, last evening in Phoenix. He had been hospitalized for the side effects of an anti- arrthymia medication which caused thyroid problems and the need for dialysis. He suffered a massive heart attack and could not be revived. I will inform the immediate family of this notification. I'm sure they will provide an appropriate obituary." Further information, regarding funeral arrangements, will be disseminated when known. 2/17/05 listserve From: "Mary & John Ruth" Subject: Arrangements for John Ruth Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2005 Dear family and friends. We appreciate everyone's love and support at this time. We would like to share with you the arrangements that have been made for John. (1) There will be a viewing on Friday, Feb. 18th 5:00 pm. - 7:00 p.m. at Melcher's Mission Chapel and Crematory, 6625 East Main Street Mesa, AZ 85205 480-832-3500. (2) There will be a full Eucharistic service on Saturday, Feb. 19th at 10:00 a.m. at The Church of the Transfiguration (Episcopalian) 514 South Mountain Road, Mesa, AZ 85208 480.986.1145 There will be a Celebration of Life reception following the service at the church. Food / Drinks will be provided. (3) In lieu of flowers, it has been requested that donations be made on John's behalf to the The Church of the Transfiguration. Donations may be mailed to the church. 514 South Mountain Road, Mesa, AZ 85208 480.986.1145. (4) Hotel space appears to be tight in the Mesa AZ area. One nearby place that said they have currently 30+ rooms is the Arizona Golf Resort, 800-528-8282 or 480-832-3202, we are trying to block out 10+ rooms. Ask for the Ruth block of rooms. We estimate $140 a night, but will update when we get one locked down. If you are finding your own hotel accommodations, to cut down on your commute time, you should try to find one close the the intersection of Highway 60 and Power Road. Thank you for your love and support... Class
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Clif TAPS. It is sad to report that we lost
two classmates, recently Richard L. Conlan (08) and Warren P.
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The Chase Family
Shipmate LAST CALL TAPS. It
is sad to report that we lost two classmates, recently Richard
L. Conlan (08) and Warren P. "Skip" Chase (17).
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Shipmate Class Notes TAPS. It is with great regret that we inform of the death of classmates Don Linehan and Ray Mara in November. Chic Cicolani was able to represent us at Don’s funeral in New England. By the time you see this, Ray will have been interred at Arlington. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of both Don and Ray. |
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BALDWIN LINEHAN ‘55Commander Donald B. Linehan, USN (Ret.), died on Saturday, 29 October 2005 at his residence in Oakham, MA. He was 71 years old. Donald was born in Jersey City, NJ, the son of Joseph D. and Hester (Presho) Linehan. Donald entered the Naval Academy in 1951, appointed by Congressman John F. Kennedy. He later graduated with the Class of 1955 with a degree in nuclear engineering. He was an engineering officer on NICHOLAS (DD-499), and LONG BEACH (CGN-9) where he was a plankowner on the commissioning crew, and an officer on SCULPIN (SSN-590). Donald was executive officer of GEORGE C. MARSHALL (SSBN—654), commanding officer of TECUMSEH (SSBN-628), submarine staff officer in Carrier Group Four and he was Navy Department Head, logistics planning for developing weapons systems, retiring in 1980. After retiring, he worked for Vitro Corp as group leader supporting ongoing Naval programs in computers,Trident communications, and NATO SeaSparrow Commander Linehan was head of book conservation and repair at the Mystic Library from 1987 to 1997, a member of the Quabbin Regional School Committee, and a member and secretary of the Oakham Council on Aging from 1997 to 2005. Donald was also a volunteer at Henry Heywood Hospital for cardiac rehabilitation patients. He leaves his wife, Patricia (Cronin) Linehan; son, Peter C. Linehan of San Francisco, CA; three daughters, Kadi Workman and her husband, Kim of Bellvue, CO, Lisa Bosch and her husband, James of Phoenix, AZ, and Megan Castillo and her husband, Joseph of Houston, TX; brother,Jeffery Linehan and his wife, Anne of Wilmington, MA; and six grandchildren, Ryan, Benjamin and Carley Bosch and Jared, Madeline and Jordan Castillo. He was predeceased by a brother, David Linehan; and sister, Lois Linehan. A memorial service was held on 7 November 2005 in the Oakham Congregational Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Fobes Memorial Library, P.O. Box 338, Oakham, MA 01068; or to the Oakham Historical Society P0. Box 236, Oakham, MA 01068. TAPS. It is with great regret that we inform of the death of classmates Don Linehan and Ray Mara in November. Chic Cicolani was able to represent us at Don’s funeral in New England. By the time you see this, Ray will have been interred at Arlington. We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of both Don and Ray. |
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Last call for non-grad, Charles Centlivre, from Grosse Isle, MI, who died suddenly while on vacation in Florida on 18 February, 2006. Charles left us during plebe year, graduated from Indiana U in 1953. He joined the Marines, went through Basic at Quantico and served as an engineering equipment officer with 2nd Division at Camp Lejuene and as Industrial Engineer in Philadelphia until his resignation in 1955. He then worked primarily in the automotive world in Indiana and Michigan until his retirement in 1988. His widow, Sally, provided the obituary and his brief bio. Shipmate Class Notes |
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From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: Death of Davis Clark Date: 21 Mar 2006 We regret to advise that Davis Clark (14th Co) has died in Brewster, Mass. This info relayed to us from Pierce Johnson, '66 via John Camp. Denny Sullivan has been in contact with widow, Catherine, who indicates that funeral arrangements, with private services, are still pending. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to her at 35 Daisy Lane, Brewster, MA 02631, by phone to 508-896-5039, or email cclark2107@aol.com . Hartley Holte |
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From: "Eldon Steele" To: h.holte Subject: James Grego 55 Date: 28 Jan 2006 Class of '55: Just got the call from my room mate Jim Grego's wife that he has about 2-4 weeks to live. John Gonzalez, our other room mate and I will be there next Thursday and visit with him for the afternoon. Brain tumor that was operated on about a year ago gave him some quality living since then. Catherine says he is not in pain and is in good spirits. Jim is and will always be remembered as a great person, a quality sub commander, and a terrific classmate. After the service, he established and ran a very successful company until his retirement about 6 years ago. He, like John and I, are living proof that you can come from humble circumstances and still go to that great school, USNA, and be a worthy contributor to our Country. Please try to take a minute and remember him in your prayers. E.D. SKIP Steele From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: James Grego 55 Date: 29 Jan 2006 Thanks to El Steele for letting us know about the sad news concerning Jim Grego (17). For your info and potential contact, his address is 3212 Bohucket Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455, and phone, 843-768-2333: email: jimgrego@earthlink.net. Hartley Holte From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: death of Jim Grego Date: 08 Apr 2006 I have been advised by Skip Steele that Jim Grego succumbed to the effects of his cancer today. Further info on arrangements is pending. Hartley |
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 GORDON LEROY
STEPHENS ‘55Commander Gordon L. Stephens, USN (Ret.), died in Pensacola, FL, on 28 April 2006 of lung cancer and associated complications. He was 75 years old. Gordon entered the Naval Academy via the Marine Corps and NAPS program. He loved doing gigs on the Academy Radio and was always available for a bridge game. Upon graduation, he pursued his dream of becoming a naval aviator. After ffight school in 1956, he was assigned to VFAW-4. From then on, he flew many missions in A-4 Skyhawks. He was always joyful that he survived landing upside down and backward during a night landing on TARAWA in January 1958. After a year in the hospital, he returned to flight status and served four years at NATTC GLYNCO. Fully recovered, he returned to the Fleet on SARATOGA (1963-1965). He flew with VA-94 (1965-1966) and VA-125 (1966-1968) in Vietnam, where he knew he was helping his three Marine roommates. He received nine Naval Air Medals for these missions. In 1968, he was assigned to the staff of Fleet Air Jacksonville followed by the Pacific Missile Range, Point Mugu, NAS Saufley and NAS Pensacola. He became a member of the Chief of Naval Education and Training Speakers Bureau at Pensacola, teaching students from local area high schools the values of Americanism versus Communism. He retired in 1975. He then enjoyed a second successful career spanning 23 years with A.G. Edwards and Paine Webber as a stockbroker until his retirement in 1998. Gordon had many hobbies. An avid model airplane and electric train enthusiast, he collected Lionel trains and was in train collector clubs. His passion for British cars resulted in owning many Triumphs and Jaguars throughout his life. He also worked with the Voice of Democracy program sponsored by the VFW. Gordon is survived by his children (and their spouses), Marydell Stephens, Cheryl Kramer (Steve), and Gordon Lowrey Stephens (Dale)—the children of his marriage to Rosemary Suits; his loving wife of 21 years, Jackie; stepson, Brian Gore (Elise), stepdaughter, Jennifer Lutz (Rob); grandchildren, Sean, Meaghan, Bo, Avery, Garrett, Tyler and Justin; his father, F. Brooks Herman; mother-in-law and friend, Jackie Seiger; and close family friend, Jeanie Sherman. Gordon’s spirit and joy of life will live in the hearts of his family, classmates and all he touched. His remains were interred at the cemetery at NAS Pensacola on 2 May 2006. The Stephens Family, USNA Roommates & 17th Company Classmates From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: DEATH OF GORDON L. STEPHENS Date: 28 Apr 2006 -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: Frederic L. Tolleson To: HARTLEY HOLTE Cc: DENNY SULLIVAN Subject: DEATH OF GORDON L. STEPHENS Date: 28 Apr 2006 HARTLEY, IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT I REPORT THE DEATH OF GORDON L. STEPHENS, 17 CO. GORDON DIED THIS MORNING IN THE HOSPITAL IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. GORDON HAD SUCCEEDED IN A BATTLE WITH COLON CANCER BUT JUST LAST WEEK HAD SURGERY TO REMOVE THE UPPER LOBE OF HIS RIGHT LUNG. COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY RESULTED IN HIM BEING PLACED ON LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS BUT THIS MORNING HE WAS CALLED TO MUSTER ON THE QUARTERDECK IN HEAVEN. THE FUNERAL HOME HANDLING SERVICES IS: OAK LAWN 619 N. WARRINGTON ROAD PENSACOLA, FLA 32506 PH. 850-453-2321 FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2006 AT 1030 IN: ALL SAINTS CHAPEL NAS PENSACOLA GRAVESIDE SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 1100 AT THE CEMETERY ON BASE. OBIT FOR SHIPMATE WILL BE PROVIDED LATER. FRED From: "Steve" To: "USNA55 ListServ" Subject: Gordon Stephens Funeral Service Date: 2 May 2006 Classmates-----Hood Powell and myself represented our class at funeral services this morning for Gordon Stephens(17). His roommate Wilfred Fisher was unable to attend due to an illness. Have included Gordon's obituary below. All the best, Steve Kaiser (1) Published on April 30, 2006.  Gordon
Leroy
Stephens1931-2006 From an early age, Gordon Leroy Stephens was self-sufficient and happy-go-lucky. He was born in Tampa, Florida, in 1931 and from early in his childhood Gordon persevered and made the most out of any situation. These traits carried him thoughout an outstanding 25 year naval career. Gordon graduated at the top of his class form the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland, in 1955. He served his country as a U.S. Marine and a Naval Aviator. From the time he received his wings in 1956; Gordon flew many missions in a McDonnell A-4 Skyhawk, including missions in the Vietnam War. He flew from many different aircraft carriers including the USS Saratoga. He was awarded nine Naval Air Medals for these missions. Among the many assignments throughout his naval career, he became a member of the Chief of Naval Education and Training Speakers Bureau while stationed at Pensacola Naval Air Station, teaching students from local area high schools the values of Americanism versus Communism. He was also deeply involved with the Voice of Democracy program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Gordon retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1980 at Pensacola NAS. Following his retirement from the U. S. Navy, Gordon entered the private sector and enjoyed a second career with A. G. Edwards and Paine Webber as a stock-broker until his retirement in 1998. Gordon had many hobbies involving planes, trains and automobiles. An avid model airplane and electric train enthusiast, Gordon was a collector of electric Lionel trains and a member of train collector clubs. He had a great passion for British cars, as evidenced by a turnover of Triumph and Jaguar roadsters and convertibles throughout his life. Gordon enjoyed spending time with his beloved wife Jackie and faithful Yorkshire Terrier, Lulu. "Gordy Good-Guy" will be forever loved and remembered as quick-witted and "friend to all" by family members, friends and colleagues. Gordon is survived by loving wife of 21 years, Jackie; daughter, Cheryl Kramer (Steve); son, Gordon Stephens, Jr. (Dale); daughter, Mary Dell Stephens; son, Brian Gore (Elise); daughter, Jennifer Lutz (Rob); grandchildren, Sean Kramer, Meaghan Kramer, Bo Stephens, Avery Lutz, Garrett Lutz, Tyler Gore, Justin Gore; father, F. Brooks Herman; mother-in-law and friend Jackie Seiger; close family friend Jeanie Sherman. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at All Faiths Chapel, NAS, Pensacola with funeral services to follow, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Oak Lawn Funeral Home, or, in lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the American Cancer Society. OAK LAWN FUNERAL HOME is entrusted with the arrangements. |
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 LARRY EDGAR WARE ‘55Larry E. Ware died on 13 May 2006 in Cheverly, MD, of complications from open-heart surgery in January. He was 75 years old. A native of New Boston, MO, Larry was a 1955 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He spent about 11 years on active duty and attained the rank of lieutenant commander. In his civilian Navy career, which included extensive travel to Europe and Asia, he was an engineer and technicat writer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center at White Oak. He briefly did consulting work after retiring from the Navy Department in the early 1990s. He enjoyed goffing, boating, birding and ballroom dancing. He also knew conversational Portuguese. Larry was predeceased by his wife, Ruth Sabas Ware, in 1975, and his daughter, Mary Beth Dearing, in 1992. He is survived by his sons, Chris Ware of Crofton, MD, and Tim Ware of Bowie, MD; his mother, Dorothy Hardin of Jefferson, MO; and four grandchildren, Christian, Michael and Molly Ware, and Marshall Dearing. The Ware Family |
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 JOHN RENWICK THUNE ’55Commander John R.Thune,USN (Ret.), of Annapolis,MD, and previously of Fairfax,VA, for many years, died of pneumonia on 29 May 2006. He was 73 years old. Commander Thune was born on 19 November 1932, in Norway, MI, attended high school in Green Bay, WI, and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1955 as a member of the 23rd Company. He received master’s and engineer’s degrees in naval architecture and marine engineering from MIT in 1963. While serving 20 years in the Navy, his seagoing assignments were concentrated in the Eighth Fleet, as engineer of THEODORE E. CHANDLER (DD-717), and as chief engineer on TANG (SS-563) operating out of Pearl Harbor.These assignments were separated by a three-year tour at MIT and a stint at Sub School in New London,CT. Becoming an Engineering Duty Officer, he had engineering assignments at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, the Navy Ship Engineering Center, the Ship Systems Command, and the Center for Naval Analyses. He retired in 1975. He subsequently was marketing manager for Rockwell International (now Boeing), and was named vice president of engineering by Sargent Controls of Tucson,AZ, where he served for five years before retiring in 1996. Commander Thune was a member of the National Ski Patrol and served as patrol leader at Canaan Valley,WV. He also served as treasurer of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fairfax,VA. In addition to skiing, he enjoyed tennis, hiking, sailing and playing with his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy”Thune, whom he married in 1956; two sons, Eric S.Thune of Naples, FL, and Lars Thune of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; daughter,Alison T. Cunard of Edgewater,MD;and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service was held on 5 June 2006 at St.Andrew’s Chapel at the Naval Academy. Interment plans are still pending. The Thune Family |
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 ROBERT GOODCHILD
NEWBEGIN IV ‘55Commander Robert G. Newbegin IV, USN (Ret.), of Alexandria, VA, died on 18 July 2006. He was 76 years old. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on 8 April 1930 to Robert Goodchild Newbegin III ‘27 and Mary Frances Thompson Cherry. Robert served 31 years in the United States Navy after enlisting in 1947. He and his twin brother, Edward Cherry Newbegin, graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1955. They had the distinction of being the first twins to graduate from the Naval Academy in the same year. During his Navy career, he was awarded the following awards,Vietnam Campaign Medal with seven Stars, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal (10), Navy Unit Commendation, Air Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Unit Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea). Robert was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 26 years. He was involved with the choir, board of trustees, United Methodist Men, discipleship committee and the Pairs and Spares Sunday School class. He was the beloved husband of Rita B. Newbegin, and is survived by his sons, Robert Goodchild Newbegin V of Edmonds, WA, Joseph Cobots Newbegin and his wife, Suzanne of Poulsbo, WA, Lieutenant Colonel Robert Reiman, USAF, and his wife, Linda of Castle Rock, CO, John Reiman and his wife, Sheryl of Alexandria, VA, daughters, Lynne Conradi of Winchester, VA, Joanne Szymanski of Stafford, VA, Jeanne Rhoades and her husband Frank of Spotsylvania, VA, Bonnie Brooks and her husband, Todd of Spotsylvania, VA, and Lynn A. Newbegin of Chichester, NH, and 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother Edward Newbegin ‘55. The Newbegin Family From: Love29406 Date: 20 Jul 2006 Subject: Robert G. Newbegin To: hmustin CC: usna55 I was informed today by Nancy Newbegin (Ed's widow) that Bob Newbegin died on Tuesday, 18 July 2006 from cancer. This information came from Rita (Bob's widow) to Nancy to me. Friends may call at Everly Wheatly Funeral Home, 1500 W. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, VA from 4 to 7 PM on Saturday 22 July. On Sunday 23 July, there will be a memorial service at Trinity Methodist Church, Cemetery Rd., Alexandria, VA, time not yet announced. It is planned that Bob will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 18 September 2006. Rita Newbegin lives at 3513 Wilton Hall Ct., Alexandria, VA 22310. Passing this for your further dissemination. Don Lovelace (4) From: BurtRene Date: 21 Jul 2006 Subject: Re: Robert G. Newbegin To: Love29406 CC: usna55 What a terrible loss: Both of the twins of '55. My sincere sympathy to both Nancy and Rita especially. As my wife, Irene, says, "You don't really know what a real loss is and how personally it affects, you until you experience it yourself. Burt (17) Burt and Irene Munger Date: 24 Jul 2006 From: postmaster To: nkp55 Subject: Your message to the usna55 mailing list To: LISTSERVE Subject: Passing of Robert G. Newbegin IV The following message was just posted to our class Message Board. *Passing of Robert G. Newbegin IV* Posted on July 24, 2006 by John Reiman On July 18th, my step-father Robert "Bob" Newbegin of company 12 of 1955 passed away after a 17 year bout with cancer. His twin brother Edward, also of the same class, passed away in January 2005. Ed and Bob were the first twin brothers to graduate from the Academy. Bob's burial will be at the Arlington National Cemetery on September 18th at 3 PM. Bob left behind 9 children and 22 granchildren. Bob was a remarkable man that loved the Navy and flying. Just a few weeks prior to his passing he took his grandson on a tour of the academy, so hopefully the Navy tradition will live on. I will be using this message on the class website In Memoriam section early next year when I update for 2006. Norm Palladino Webmaster From: "ripwieler" To: "Norman Palladino" Subject: RE: Passing of Robert G. Newbegin IV Date: 24 Jul 2006 Norm, I was in the 12th Company with the Newbegins. Bob joined Ed in the 12th after the end of youngster year. He had been in a different company, possibly in the second regiment, for the first two years because they took different foreign languages. Ed was a French speaker and I think Bob took Spanish but don't hold me to that. Rip Eric H. "Rip" Wieler Problem Solver |
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From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: Ken Moses Date: 22 Aug 2006 I regret to inform you that last night we lost classmate, Ken Moses, (1st Co) after a long bout with Alzheimers. His roommate, Steve Kaiser called to let us know that he has been in contact with Ken and his family and would be pleased to serve as point of contact for further info on arrangements/obituary/etc. in Ft Walton Beach, FL. So please give him a call if you wish. Steve is at 850-492-0082. Hartley Holte Date: 27 Aug 2006 From: "Steve" Subject: Tribute to Ken Moses Norm, Attended funeral for Ken Moses yesterday ..... have just completed a Photo Tribute to Ken, similar to the one I did for my other roommate Chuck Henry. Might you be able to link this one as you did for Chuck's from the Company Pages? Have included the Obituary that was in the funeral program .... you might be able to use it in the Tributes Section ...... use any of the photos of Ken for that section. The Tribute is on my personal website under Tribute to Ken Moses: Hope all goes well with you, Steve Kaiser From: "Steve" To: "USNA55 ListServ" Cc: "Terry Moses", "Jean Moses", Subject: Ken Moses Funeral Date: 28 Aug 2006 Classmates, This past Saturday, Rose Marie and I attended the funeral of our classmate, Ken Moses, in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. Ken was my roommate at USNA. It was a touching ceremony .... Ken received full military honors at the cemetery. It was carried out by Air Force personnel and most impressive. The only other member with USNA 55 ties was Bob Stimac .... he was in the 17th Company, but left after Youngster Year .... he was a football player. This was the first time I met Bob, and he talked highly of many members of our class. I just completed a Photo Tribute to Ken Moses and you can pull it up at the following: http://www.venture23.com/tribute_to_ken_moses.htm Best regards, Steve Kaiser (1) |
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Date: 05 Sep 2006 To: "USNA55" From: Roger Coffey Subject: Obit Edward G. Smith From USNA in the News Website for 9/4 He was in 23rd Co. Pg 521 in Luckybag OBITUARY: Edward G. Smith '55 The Biloxi Sun Herald 090306 Copyright 2006 The Biloxi Sun Herald September 3, 2006 Sunday *Article Edited To Include USNA News Only USN Capt. Edward G. Smith, age 75, of Long Beach, died Friday, September 1, 2006 in Gulfport. He was born December 29, 1930 in Bronx, New York. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1955. Duty Stations included Monterey, CA, three tours in Norfolk, VA, two tours in Newfoundland, Washington D.C., Guam, Bermuda, and Stennis Space Center. He served in the U.S. Navy for 33 years. After retiring from the Navy, he went to work for Computer Science Corporation. He enjoyed golfing with all his buddies at Pass Christian Isles Golf Course. He was preceded in death by his sister, June Potter; his parents, Everett L. Smith and Mildred S. Smith; and stepmother, Izabelle Smith. He is survived by his wife, Helen Smith, daughter, Kathleen M. McLuckie and son-in-law , Mason McLuckie, all of Long Beach; son, Kevin A. Smith and daughter-in-law, Stephanie D. Smith, of Oahu, Hawaii; son, Michael C. Smith and daughter-in-law, Ginger N. Smith of Houston, TX; daughter, Lynn A. Necaise and son-in-law, John P. Necaise of Pass Christian; grandchildren, Karen McLuckie, Christopher McLuckie, An-thony Smith, Mark Smith, Ryan Necaise, Tyler Necaise, Sean Adams, Aaron Adams. The memorial service is Sunday, September 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the old St. Thomas Church grounds on Beach Blvd. in Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to St. Thomas Church,, Long Beach, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15452 O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com. |
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From: h.holte To: USNA55 Subject: Tom Lapham Date: 12 Sep 2006 -------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Ted Parker" To: "Hartley (class items) Holte" Subject: Tom Lapham Date: 12 Sep 2006 Please relay ..... Julia Lapham just telephoned the sad news that Tom passed away at about 0900 today at Anne Arundel Medical Center. Arrangements when known. Ted Date: 12 Sep 2006 To: USNA listserve From: Bobby Freeman Subject: re: Tom Lapham Pat and I spent several hours with Julia and some members of his and her family. Julia is dealing with her loss very well. I encourage anyone who wants to call her. (410) 757 8732 Plans are indefinite at this point. I'm sure that Ted Parker or I will know in the next day what has been decided. From: "Ted Parker" To: "Hartley (class items) Holte" Subject: Tom Lapham Date: 13 Sep 2006 Hartley, Julia Lapham has asked that classmates be made aware that a memorial service for Tom is being held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church for family and friends this Friday afternoon at 1:30PM. The church is in Annapolis at the corner of Farragut Rd. and Rowe Blvd. near the stadium. There will be another service later and Tom's remains will be placed in the USNA Columbarium, but this remains to be scheduled and a further announcement will be made. Ted From: "Ted Parker" To: usna55 Subject: Tom Lapham Date: 12 Oct 2006 Most of you got the word of Tom's death previously. Julia Lapham has asked that the Class be informed of the following: Tom's remains will be placed in the USNA Columbarium during a service that will take place at 0930 on Wednesday 22 November at the Columbarium. The service will be followed by a reception at the USNA O&F Club. If you can attend, please let me know sometime in the next 3 weeks and I will pass the numbers to Julia for planning the size of the reception. Ted Parker Tom Lapham was inurned on 22 November at the USNA Columbarium. Tom’s wife, Julia, planned a beautiful service and reception that followed. The USMC honor guard and funeral contingent were ever so fitting and spendid, in remembrance of Tom.We had 7 members of Tom’s Company (20th) present in addition to many members of the Class of 1955, forming a large gathering of family and friends the day before Thanksgiving. Shipmate Class Notes |
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Date: 26 Oct 2006 From: h.holte Subject: Joe Forest and Bob Strange Regretably, I must inform you of the death of Joe Forest (of ALS) on 14 October in Washington State. By the time we received notice, services had already been completed. Also, the email for Bob Strange has been discontinued, so I called and talked to his wife, Carin, and later his son Michael, and found that he has been in a "Memory Care Facility" in Florida for two years, suffering from Alzheimers. Address: Cala Hills, 2300 SW 21st Circle, Ocala, FL 34474 and can talk by phone thru the main office at: 352-861-2887. He may not recall who it is, but enjoys reading and color photos. Hartley Last call for Joe Forest who died of ALS on 14 October, 2006 in Kingston, WA. Shipmate Class Notes |
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 DONALD
GEORGE STRAW ‘55Commander Donald G. Straw, SC, USN (Ret.), passed away on 21 January 2007 as a result of a complete circulatory failure. He was 76 years old. A native of Sugar Hill, NH, he enlisted in the Navy in 1948, after gradu- ating from high school. Upon receiving his congressional appointment and attending the Naval Preparatory School, he entered the Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1955. Upon graduation on 3 June, he and the former Sally Bass of Littleton, NH, were married on 12 June 1955. His first duty station was the Naval Supply Corps School in Athens, GA. He then reported aboard the destroyer HYMAN, homeported in Newport, RI. This assignment launched “Strawbo” and his family into more than 20 years of fascinating duty and worldwide travel, including the Sound Laboratory in New London, CT; Midway Island, where bicycles were the only mode of transportation; WASP homeported in Quonset Point, RI; Paris, France, and Stuttgart, Germany both with NATO; the Aviation Supply Office in Philadelphia, PA; Office of Legislative Affairs on Capitol Hill; and finally, after that “eye opening” experience, the Old Gun Factory U.S. Naval Station, Washington, DC. In 1976, Strawbo retired from naval service, returning home to Sugar Hill, NH. He’d had an interest in politics, particularly on the state level, and in 1988, made an unsuccessfull run for the State Senate. Other endeavors and interest included owning a General Business Services franchise and an association with a local lumber processing plant. During this period he, also became a broker in the mortgage and annuities business. Strawbo was a member of the Sugar Hill Volunteer Fire Department, served on the local school board and was a selectman for the town. He was a Mason, a Legionnaire and a card-carrying member of the NRA. He was a strong, solid, opinionated American, the last of a breed. He never held back on what his position was on issues, large or small.You knew where he stood. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife, Sally; children, Kimberly “Kim”, Victoria “Tori” and Donald “Stutt”; and ten grandchildren. Sadly, three weeks after Don’s death, Sally passed away as a result of cancer. A
memorial service was held for Strawbo this last January, a final service and interment for both Don and Sally will be conducted on 19 May 2007 in Franconia, NH. Charley
Plumly ‘55 Classmates
and
friends,
I regret to inform you that Don Straw (16th) died on the
21st of
complications of kidney and heart illness. Charlie Plumly has
graciously taken a lead in communicating with family and will attend
the service in New Hampshire tomorrow, Wednesday the 24th.
The service
will be held at the Littleton hospital at 2PM, where his wife,
Sally,
has been for a couple of weeks with pneumonia. Arrangements
are being
handled primarily by their daughter, Kim Stroup, to whom letters of
condolensce may be addressed: 182 Wells Rd, Franconia, NH,
03580. I do
not have her phone number. Denny Sullivan is coordinating the
sending of
flowers from the class. Take care, Hartley
Holte Just got back last night from saying so long to my old roommate, Don Straw. It was Strawbo's kind of day, 19 degrees, sunny with snow on the mountain. Sally was in attendance, the smartess looking pneumonia patient in New England. All their children, Kim, Torrie and Studi and children were there plus friends from surrounding Sugar Hill. Bob and Edie Judd, Chuck Gerhan and myself represented the Class. Strawbo's decreasing quality of life during these last months especially with the loss of total circulation and with the removal of a leg, was just a little too much for my old buddy. He died a day or two after coming home. If you haven't done so, you might want to drop a note to Sal and family c/o Kim Stroup, 182 Wells Rd., Franconia, NH 03580. The flowers from the class were beautiful, they were the center piece of the service. That's about it, shipmates. Keep it on a slow bell and count your blessings. Plum Sally Straw passed away peacefully this morning at her home almost four weeks to the day of her husband, Don. Their three children were all with her right up to the last. Final funeral services for Don and Sally will be held in the spring. Details will be promulgated at a later date. All notes to the family should be sent to Kim Straw Stroup, P.O. Box 703, Franconia, NH. 03580. Plum The final memorial service, with interment, for Don and Sally Straw will be held at the home of their daughter, Kim Stroup, 182 Wells Road, Franconia, NH. 03580. The service will be at 1400, 19 May 2007. For Information concerning Inn accommodations, give me a call. 706 636 5309. Plum |
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 HAROLD
CHARLES SCHLICHT ‘55Major Harold C. Schlicht, USAF (Ret), died in Salida, CO, on 23 January 2007. “Hap” was born on 12 December 1931 in Manchester, NH. After a year at the University of New Hampshire, while serving in the Air Force Reserve, he entered the Naval Academy and was a member of the 12th Company. He was a member of the national championship Plebe Rifle Team and earned a prestigious yawl command, which he often put to good use on weekends. He demonstrated his aptitude and love for teaching as he taught the Plebes Morse code and naval signal flag procedures. Upon graduation with the Class of 1955, “Hal” accepted a commission in the Air Force. He became an electronics warfare officer and flew in B-52s, including the period Of the Cuban Blockade, and more than 40 missions over North Vietnam in the RB-66 out of Takli,Thailand. He retired from the USAF in 1975 after five years as an instructor at the U.S. Air Force Academy. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Force Commendation Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Air Medal (seven Oak Leaf Clusters), the National Defense Service Medal (one Oak Leaf Cluster), the Vietnam Service Medal (two Bronze Stars), the Republic of Vietnam Combat Medal and an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He earned a master of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois in 1966. Hal was subsequently employed by the Lockheed Martin Company before retiring a second time in 1987.The family lived in Colorado Springs, CO, and then moved to Nathrop, cO, in April 1996. He and Norma recently attended our USNA 50th reunion. Although his career path kept him widely separated from his Academy “wife”, who entered the Marine Corps, the two maintained a friendship by mail and a few rare visits over the years. Just prior to his death, he expressed a desire to make another trip to Florida, from his beloved mountains, to continue that friendship. He will be missed. He is survived by his wife, Norma; children,Tom (Mary), Hal (Suzanne) and Marie (John); and six grandchildren, Aaron, Rachel, Irene, Elena, Allison and David. A memorial service was held at Grace Church in Buena Vista, CO, on 28 January. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Church, P.O. Box l559, Buena Vista, CO 81211 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Rip Wieler
‘55 & The Schlicht Family
I
regret to inform
those who have not previously heard that USAF
Classmate Hal Schlicht died on Jan 23rd in Colorado. A
memorial
service had already been held by the time we received this notice, but
his most recent contact info for his wife, Norma, was at 13465 Country
Rd. 261E, Nathrop, CO 81236 and phone 719-574-6739. An
obituary has
been prepared and will appear in Shipmate later.
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FRANCIS JOSEPH McLAUGHLIN ‘55 F. Joseph McLaughlin, 74, formerly of Stoneham, MA, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Hanlon) McLaughlin. He was born in Woburn, and graduated from the Malden Catholic High School in 1950. He went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 1955. Mr. McLaughlin served in the Air Force through 1960. He enjoyed golfing with friends at The Captains Golf Course, and was a member of the Brewster Men's Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael and his wife Mary Jane McLaughlin of Woburn, Joseph and his wife Diane McLaughlin of Brewster, and William and his wife Lynn McLaughlin of Guilford, Conn.; two daughters, Susan and her husband Bill McLeod of Yarmouthport, and Marcia and her husband Frank Quatieri of Billerica; and nine grandchildren, Joe McLaughlin, Bob McLaughlin, Mike McLaughlin, Dan McLaughlin, Sarah Quatieri, Meghan MacLeod, Shauna McLaughlin, Kayley McLaughlin and Molly McLaughlin. A funeral will form at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at the Doane Beal and Ames Funeral Home, 729 Route 134, South Dennis, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m., in the Our Lady of the Cape Church, Stony Brook Road, Brewster. Burial will be in the Brewster Memorial Cemetery, Route 124, Brewster. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, New England Chapter, 20 Walnut St., #318, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481. |
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Don Alderson was buried at Arlington on Friday 2 November with classmates:
Diana and George DeLano, Nancy and Bob Hinton, Ray Ways, Denny Sullivan, Anne and Ted Parker, George W. Martin, Genie and Joe Walter, Sally and Hartley Holte present to share the day with Marge, family and friends. Shipmate Class Notes |
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 ROBERT COOPER
STRANGE ‘55Captain Robert C. Strange, USN (Ret.), passed away on 20 July 2007 at the Superior Residences at Cala Hills in Ocala, FL. He was 78 years old. The son of Dr. Russell and Mary Strange, Captain Strange grew up in Mount Pleasant, MI. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School and Michigan State University before being accepted to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, where he graduated with the Class of 1955. Captain Strange had a distinguished career in the Navy. After graduating from the Academy, he trained as a pilot and flew patrol planes on missions over Greenland, and later, Argentina and the Azores. His next duty station was with the Airborne Command Post at RAF Mildenhall in England, where he spent three years. Captain Strange then spent two years in Vietnam, where he commanded a detachment of the HAL—3 Seawolves Squadron flying UH1 helicopter gunships supporting operations along the waterways from Chau Doc to outposts along the Cambodian border. After being stationed as executive officer of the NROTC program at the University of Wisconsin, his next assignment (one of his favorites) was as naval attaché to Manila, Philippines, for four years where he found the embassy life both interesting and rewarding. His last duty station was Izmir,Turkey, where he spent almost two years before returning to Washington, DC, and retiring on 1 July 1985. Captain Strange earned numerous medals and citations throughout his illustrious naval career, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and the Defense Meritorious Service Star. After retiring from the Navy he eventually moved to Florida, where he purchased homes on the water, first in Port Charlotte and then Leesburg. He enjoyed boating and visiting with his extended family and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Carin (Arngrip) Strange; two sons, Michael and Andrew, from his first marriage to Ann Bassett; and three grandchildren, Stuart, Alexander and Louisa. A memorial service and burial with full military honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in September. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory to a favorite charity would be preferred. The Strange Family Bob Strange was buried on a beautiful day in early October at Arlington National Cemetery Bob Hinton, Don Stuart, Cal Weaver and Denny Sullivan attended as did many members of his family. Shipmate Class Notes |
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Subject: John Richards (16) passing From: paul@gymjam.com Date: Mon, August 20, 2007 To: usna55 John
Raymond Richards suffered a massive stroke the evening of August
19. The damage was too severe. He was taken off
life support this morning.
My
father
was intensely proud of his USN service and of being a USNA 55
graduate.
We
were
too. His
wife,
Cheryl, asked that I relay this message to the board.
Paul
J. Paul Richards President Gymjam From: Pat Taylor To: hholte, Plumsib Cc: Carl Strang Subject: Re: John Richards RIP Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 Hartley...I think Carl answered you inquiry re: John Richards, my roommate at Boat School...Carl's message to you and the class listserve announced John's "massive stroke" occurring last Sunday eve...8/19/07 as it was received from J. Paul Richards, No#1 son. ("Taken off life support" the following morning, as Carl reported-) My last report to you was to note that the Richards family will notify us as to any services planned / secured...and accepted my offer to pass on an Obituary to the Shipmate obit desk...There is a little tension in the family right now- understandable...so other than a note in our class column- if it's not too late- I would suggest we let them contact us for follow on details. Regards, Pat |
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Regret to inform
you that Ginny Conner advised today
that Don died
peacefully yesterday, 29 Oct. in Mississippi with she and
daughter,
Ann, at his side. He is to be cremated locally and
will be inurned
(with Ginny) MUCH later at the columbarium at
Arlington. Ginny may be
reached at (228) 868-3928. Condolensces may be addressed to
Ginny at:
113 Belle Terre Ct, Long Beach, MS 39580.
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CHARLES
RAY SMITH ‘55
WARREN
PRITCHETT CHASE `55
JOHN
ALOYSIUS M0RRA ‘55
Jack
was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut. He attended Manhattan
College in New York City, graduated from the United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and completed his graduate studies at
Rensselaer Institute in Troy, New York.
JAMES MICHAEL GREGO
‘55