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Posted 2025-11-24 6:25 PM (#105805)

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Subject: Monday Obits

https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/

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.

CARR .. .. .. Steven Lee Carr, loving husband, devoted family man, and proud United States Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 67. Steve battled ALS for three years with courage and dignity. His illness, caused by his years of honorable service aboard a nuclear submarine, gradually took from him the hobbies he loved-but never the brilliant, generous spirit that defined him. Pneumonia ultimately brought him to rest, surrounded by the love of those closest to him.
Born on November 19, 1957, Steve lived a life rich in curiosity, creativity, humor, and quiet intelligence. During his Navy service, he traveled the world from beneath the ocean's surface
-often saying he had "seen the world without actually seeing it," a reflection of both his wit and his humility.
Steve was a man of many talents. He was an avid collector of U.S. coins and a gifted musician who played piano, guitar, and sang with warmth and skill. He also enjoyed working with leather, creating handmade artifacts that showcased his creativity and craftsmanship. Even as ALS affected his body, his mind remained endlessly sharp-always eager to learn, explore, and share his knowledge with others.
Steve is survived by his beloved wife Melva, whom he affectionately called "Sweet Pea." They married in 2005 and shared a deep, tender bond built on devotion, patience, and unwavering love. In recent years, as ALS progressed, Melva-now 84-devoted herself fully to his care, embodying the truest meaning of partnership.
He is also survived by his sister Kathleen, his stepchildren Sherrie and Joedon, as well as step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will forever cherish his memory. Steve was preceded in death by his parents.

BOLZE .. .. .. Ray Bolze passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025 in Rockville, Maryland.mHe was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Geraldine, and his brother Ken.
Born in 1935 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Ray graduated from Carlisle High School in 1953 where he was active in band and orchestra as first chair trumpet and in the thespian club. Ray's grades and test scores earned him a full scholarship to Penn State University (1953-1957) and he was a proud member of the Navy ROTC program and served his senior year as president of the NROTC Quarterdeck Society. He was also a member of the Penn State Blue Band (trumpet) as well as Theta Xi fraternity. He received his BA degree in 1957 and was commissioned as an Ensign in the US Navy where he served as a Navy officer on the Destroyer Compton DD 705 and the Submarine USS Wahoo SS 565 stationed in Pearl Harbor.
Following four years of active military duty, Ray received his Law degree with Honors from George Washington University Law School in 1965. He worked as a law clerk for Judge Marvin John at the Federal Court of Claims and joined the Howrey and Simon law firm in DC as an antitrust trial lawyer. He had a distinguished career handling many antitrust and other complex cases, and presented arguments before the Supreme Court. Ray was an engaged member of the American Bar Association in the Public Utility, Communications, and Transportation Law section where he Chaired the Antitrust Law Committee for ten years and also served as Chair of the Section. In addition, he was pleased to represent a number of conservation organizations including obtaining a prohibition on the poaching of the African Elephant. In later years he served on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals Board of Professional Responsibility (2006-2012).
As an avid history buff along with his father who was a high school history teacher, Ray thoroughly enjoyed leading tours as a volunteer docent at the Smithsonian American History Museum for 20 years. He also served as Chair of the history museum's docent organization from 2004 to 2008.
Above all, Ray loved spending time with his wife Marlene and all of his family, and treasured many international trips with family and friends. While his children and grandchildren are spread out geographically, they were a true joy to him and he cherished all of the fun times together at their home in Maryland and summers in Chatham on Cape Cod with many boating adventures. Both Ray and Marlene remained active at Penn State establishing academic scholarships for DC area students and a scholarship focusing on Study Abroad programs. Ray attended St. Columba's Episcopal Church most of his life, and two of his children were married there.
Ray is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marlene; three children Dorene (Claude Carmichael - Franklin, TN), Stephen (Alicia - Duxbury, MA) and John (Cheryl - Rockville, MD); seven grandchildren Michael (Duxbury, MA), Brian (Neptune Beach, FL), Julian Carmichael (Franklin, TN), Andrew (Arlington, MA), Heather (Chicago, IL),
Elena Carmichael (Franklin, TN), and Samantha (Rockville, MD); and 3 great- grandchildren. Ray is also survived by his four sisters Deanna Seibert (Carlisle, PA), Esther Gibbs (York, PA), Norma Emerson (Penney Farms, FL), and Kathy Donkus (Penney Farms, FL).

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