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Master and Commander Posts: 1195 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Friday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. WELLS .. .. .. Charles Everett Wells, 72 passed away February 17, 2009 in Ocala, FL. He was born November 24, 1936 in Whitesville, KY where he lived until he joined the US Navy and served for 22 years. He made a career in Submarines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean (Goodwin) Wells; father, Chester Wells; mother, Irene (Church) Wells; brothers, Harvey Wells, Harold Wells. He is survived by Florence Helen Wells; his brother, John (J.E) Wells; children; Charles Wells, Rebecca Yunker, Andrea Wells; grandchildren, Charles Wells, Mikala Wells, Larrissa Yunker, Elizabeth Yunker, David Yunker. Charles will be buried with military honors, March 6, 2009 at the Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. FREEMAN .. .. .. Douglas "Wayne" Freeman left this world on April 13th, 2025 to be with his Heavenly Father and to reunite with friends and loved ones who went on before him. Doug will be truly missed by everyone whose lives were touched by knowing him. Doug was a submarine sailor stationed at multiple duty stations across the country. To his credit, Douglas love for family took priority over his love of the Navy and together with his wife Judy, they decided to pursue a life in the civilian world and ended up back in Loveland, Co. Doug got hired on at Kodak in Windsor, Co. as an automated equipment mechanic in the early 70's and was able to retire from there in the early 2000's. Working at Kodak was a rewarding career that allowed him plenty of time to be with his wife and help raise three boys. Doug and his wife of 55 years enjoyed spending time outside with nature. They were members of the Johnstown Rod and Gun Club for over 30 years. Many days were spent there with friends and family fishing and camping and just plain relaxing while enjoying each other's company. Doug was a friend to just about everyone he met. He had a positive outlook on life that was contagious. His willingness to help others will always be a standard to reach for. COWLES .. .. .. Harry William Cowles, born November 4, 1921 in Clinton, IA, passed away of congestive heart failure February 19, 2011 at age 89. Harry was preceded in death by Ella Mae, his wife of 56 years; his oldest daughter Beverly and son-in-law Don English. He is survived by his youngest daughter Barbara and son-in-law Gene Williams of Broken Arrow, OK. Also surviving are three grand-daughters, Dawn, Sheri, and Tonya and one grandson, Chris and eight great-grandchildren. Harry, a longtime member of Calvary Temple, was a man who truly loved his Lord. Harry, a submarine sailor during World War II, was a very unique person who will be missed and loved by family and friends. BEATON .. .. .. Allen M. Beaton, 75, Fargo, North Dakota died March 1, 2025 in a Phoenix Hospital. Al was born March 15, 1949, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to James and Esther Beaton. He graduated from Central High School in 1967 and joined the U.S Navy in 1969. In 1972 he qualified in submarines and served on the USS Trout (SS-566) until his honorable discharge in 1975. He received the Vietnam Service Medal. Al married Linda Warriner on January 20, 1973, in San Diego, California, where they made their home. In 1979, after graduating from San Diego State University with a BS in Business Administration (Accounting) Al and Linda moved to Fargo, North Dakota where Al worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in public accounting until 1990. Al began his second career when he became an Accounting Instructor at M-State Community College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Al loved teaching. He took great pride in his student's accomplishments and was a mentor to many. He was an Advisor for the Business Professionals of America student group for 23 years. Al retired from teaching in 2014. After retirement, Al and Linda traveled extensively, visiting many friends along the way. Summers were spent enjoying life at their cabin on Pickerel Lake. Al had many interests. He maintained his connection with the submarine force and shipmates throughout his life as a lifetime member of the United States Submarine Veterans, The Holland Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Al was an avid Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider and lifetime member of the Harley-Davidson Owners group (HOG). He and Linda attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for 40 years. Al was an animal lover, serving on the board of Homeward Animal Shelter from 1993 to 2005, and volunteering at Best Friends Animal Shelter in Kanab, Utah for several years. Last but not least, Al was a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan, supporting his team at Lambeau Field for years. Al is survived by his wife, Linda; sisters, Janice (Tom) Tollefson, Barbara Litzinger, Deborah (Tom) Bulger, brother, Ronald (Vicki) Beaton; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Submarine Veterans Charitable Foundation USSV-CF or Homeward Animal Shelter. A Full Military Honors and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Full Military Honors will be held at 2:00pm at the USS Robalo Submarine Memorial in Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Drive, Fargo and a Celebration of Al's life will be held from 3:00 to 5:00pm at the Delta Hotel, 1635 42nd Street SW, Fargo. A good man gone too soon. | ||
