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Posted 2025-10-17 11:20 AM (#105719)

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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.

McCOLLUM .. .. .. James Gordon McCollum Jr, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1941, in Macon County to the late James and Elizabeth McCollum.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Gordon McCollum III. Jim was a member of Patton Methodist Church and a 1959 Franklin High School graduate. He was a life member of the VFW and the American Legion and a member of the Florida Submarines Veterans. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Submarine Force for twenty-three years. During his service he made twenty-two war patrols protecting the freedom of America. Jim was a chief quartermaster on submarines at the time of his retirement. Jim has gone on his final patrol. "Sailor rest your oars".
Jim is survived by his wife Linda. In addition, he is survived by a sister Margaret McCollum Brown (Steve) of Greensboro, NC; two grandchildren; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.

LYONS .. .. .. With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of our dad, Edward J. Lyons, of Port Orchard, WA. He passed away at the age of 93 after a determined battle with leukemia. He has now joined our mom, Rita, his beloved wife of 62 years, who preceded him in death last year. Ed was a devoted father to five, a proud veteran and a lifelong outdoorsman. Ed could fix, build, or jury-rig just about anything—and usually did. He loved to drive America’s scenic highways, tend to his land with his tractor, hunt, fish, shoot trap and skeet, garden, cultivate roses, and tinker in the garage.
Retiring as Master Chief after a 20 year career in the US Navy Submarines, he retired in 1988 as Utilities Superintendent at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Ed volunteered with the Kitsap Poggie Club, Bremerton Sub Vets, and the St. Gabriel Catholic Church soup kitchen. He was active with the Bremerton Trap & Skeet Club for 50 years, a board member for 25, and was presented with a lifetime membership award for all his hard work and dedication to the club. He belonged to Ducks Unlimited, held a life membership to the Kitsap Rifle & Revolver Club, and was a committee member with the local chapter of Friends of NRA.
Ed’s dedication—to his family, his community, and to the things he loved—was unwavering. He was an inspiration to many, fondly called an Old Coot by some and a hero to others. Sometimes he was gruff, yet often gentle, and wisely quiet. He met life with integrity, grit and good humor right up to his final days.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife Rita, his parents, Loretta and Leo Lyons, and his sister Leanna Bean and brother-in-law Jerry Bean. He is survived by brother Leonard Lyons; sisters Barbara, Nora and Liz (aka Betty); son Joe, his partner Jamie; son Rick, his wife Jackie; daughter Sheila, her husband Chad, their child Amelia; daughter Joyce, her husband Chris, their children, Trevor, Calvin and Chelsea; and daughter Linda, and her stepchildren Terrin and Justin.

SMITH .. .. .. BENTON/WATERVILLE - Robert K. Smith, 85, passed away on October 12, 2025 in Skowhegan. He was born April 30, 1940 in Lincoln, the son of William and Thelma (Johnson) Smith.
Robert was a quiet and reserved man, he found joy spending time with his sons and later his grandchildren out in nature, fishing and hunting. Robert was a proud member of the U.S. Navy and served on board the USS Grayback submarine. He spent his working career as an electrician, spending 15 years in Texas, working for Alcoa and finished his career back in Maine, retiring from Sappi after an additional 10 years.
Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Loree Smith, his two sons, Bradley and Deirdre Smith and Bart and Heidi Smith, his grandchildren, Nick Ferro and his wife Ashley, Angela Smith and her partner John Mynahan, Stephanie Smith, Jennifer and Jake Walker, Austin and Mindy Smith, and Dustin and Olivia Smith, ten great grandchildren, one brother, Douglas and Judy Smith, two sisters-in-law, Jeanie Smith and Peggy Smith, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents, three brothers, Dan Smith, Larry Smith, and Fletcher Smith, one sister Janice Matthews, and two siblings-in-law, Lorraine Smith and Matt Matthews.

TERPSTRA .. .. .. Robert Terpstra, 82, of Kansasville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Born in Racine, Wisconsin, on April 25, 1943, to Cyrus and Lillian Anne (née Behnke) Terpstra, Robert lived a full and accomplished life devoted to family, service, and community.
Robert grew up in Union Grove, where he graduated from Union Grove High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1964 until 1970, specializing as a submarine missile technician. His years of service reflected his commitment to precision, discipline, and patriotism — qualities that remained with him throughout his life.
Following his military service, Robert applied his technical skills as a machinist at J.I. Case, where he worked diligently and took pride in his craftsmanship. He was known among his colleagues for his problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and steadfast work ethic.
Beyond his career, Robert was deeply involved in his community. He was a Mason and an active member of American Legion Post 171, where he served as past commander. Through his involvement, he built lasting friendships and demonstrated his dedication to supporting fellow veterans and his local community.
Robert enjoyed the outdoors and found peace and joy in fishing, hunting, and bird watching. He was also a talented handyman, often lending a helping hand to family and friends. Whether fixing something around the house or simply sharing a story over coffee, Robert had a way of making people feel valued and appreciated.
Robert is survived by his children, Jamie (Kim) Terpstra and Tina Terpstra; grandchildren, Darion Weise, Hunter Christman, and Blake and Ashlyn Terpstra; and siblings, Wayne, Kathy, and Bette.

HESS .. .. .. Robert Edwin Hess, 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Pappus House in Thomasville. He was the husband of Sara Elizabeth (Ebersole) Hess. The couple celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary on August 31st, 2025.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25 N. Adams St. in York, with a visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM. Full military honors will be provided by York County Veterans Honor Guard at the start of the service. Officiating the service will be pastor David Hoth. Burial will be private in Greenmount Cemetery. Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 1551 Kenneth Rd. in York is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Mr. Hess was born in York on December 9, 1925, the son of the late Henry Adam and Erma Romaine (Berkheimer) Hess. He was a 1943 graduate of West York Senior High School and received his Master’s degree in education from Temple University in Philadelphia. He went on to serve as a teacher at Edgar Falls Smith Middle School in York where he was employed until his retirement in 1984.
Robert was a 76-year member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, where he taught Sunday school and was also a past president of the church council and he served as treasurer. He enjoyed hunting at his son’s camp, Peaceful Acres Camp in Huntingdon County. He also enjoyed fishing and tying trout flies, making wooden toys for his grandchildren, and could be found in his productive vegetable garden at his house. He was a life member of the West York VFW Post #8951, a member of Viking Athletic Association. He served in the United States Navy during World War II where he made three war patrols on the USS Threadfin SS 410 submarine off the coast of Japan and the island of Kyushu.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son; Charles E. Hess, and his wife Cheryl of York; a daughter, Margaret E. Ruppert and her husband Samuel of Renovo; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and three great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister Cleo L. Eppley.

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