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Master and Commander Posts: 1368 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Thursday 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. BAUSKA .. .. .. Scott Bauska died at home from cancer on December 31, 2025. He was born in Kalispell, Montana July 1, 1950 to Ralph and Lorraine Bauska. He was welcomed home by his brother Ken and would meet his sister Janice three years later. He lived his entire childhood in the beautiful Flathead Valley. He attended Kalispell schools except one year when he "was the seventh-grade class" in a two-room school in Dayton, Montana, while he lived with his Grandma. He graduated from Flathead High School in 1968. Soon, he joined the Navy and was on the east coast serving on the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear powered submarine. After his service was complete, Scott piled his possessions into his little red sports car, put the top down, and drove across the country to Corvallis, Oregon to pursue his degree on the G.I. Bill at Oregon State University. He stayed there two years, then transferred to the University of Oregon, where he graduated in 1978. He then began a long career with Portland General Electric (PGE). PGE sent Scott out to Boardman in eastern Oregon to work at a new coal fired power plant being built. Scott met his wife Kathy at the plant and they were married on January 10, 1983. His two children, who were Scott's pride and joy, soon came into the family. After 20 years in Boardman, Scott opted to move to St. Helens and work at the Beaver Power Station where he became the plant manager, a position from which he retired. Scott was a consummate volunteer. Among the many things he volunteered for were coaching kids' sports; delivering Meals on Wheels; cooking and washing dishes for Community Meals; and serving on the Morrow County school board, the Boardman city planning commission, and as a trustee for the St. Helens Student Foundation. He was a master gardener, and planned, planted, and led a team of volunteers at a community garden that supplies the Columbia Pacific Food Bank with thousands of pounds of fresh food every year. Scott loved to travel especially in the mountains of the West and Canada, but also loved the Scottish and English countrysides, and had a memorable trip to New Zealand. He was a hiker and loved scrambling up peaks, an activity often done with his children. Scott also loved to read and credited his mother for bringing that passion into his life. He never let go of a book once it came into his possession. Survivors include his wife Kathy of nearly 43 years, his sister, his son Thomas (Rachael), Emily (Casey), and four grandchildren. BERKEL .. .. .. James Arthur Berkel, 84, a winter resident of Venice, Fla., and a summer resident of Endicott, N.Y., died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Endicott, N.Y. Mr. Berkel was born in Belleville, Ill., and served in World War II in the elite submarine service aboard the U.S.S. Snook and the U.S.S. Sea Dog. He attended the United Methodist Church in Venice, Fla., and Endwell, N.Y. Jim is survived by his loving family, his wife, Chris; his daughters, Barbara Yunker of Edwardsville, Ill., and Linda Stock of Divernon, Ill.; his stepchildren, Sue Roma, Kari Love, Daniel Love, and Kurt Love; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, to make a donation in Jim's name to the American Cancer Society. WALLICK .. .. .. Gary James Wallick, age 64, of Dover, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford. Gary was born March 29, 1960, in Salisbury, Maryland. He served in the United States Navy from 1984 to 1991 in the Submarine Service and the United States Naval Reserve from 1991 to 1997. Gary served on board the USS Bergall (SSN667) as a communication supervisor from 1986 to 1991. While working at Georgetown Yacht Basin, as a Marine mechanic, he successfully piloted a 38' cutter rig from Nantucket, RI to Georgetown, MD in the aftermath of Hurricane Bob in 1992. In 1980 he purchased the Den Restaurant in Milford, DE which he operated until 1982. In 1982 he renovated a Circa 1930 feed/grain warehouse in Milford and opened Gary's Dockside Restaurant which he operated until 1984. Gary has been a funeral director since 1993 for Torbert Funeral Chapels, Dover and Vice President for 30 years, handling over 1000 cases. He was the overseas manager for the funeral home, providing logistic support for many corporations and agencies who lost personnel overseas, notably American Airline #77 on 911. He also owned St. Jones Mini Storage in Dover, founded in 1993. He was a founding member of the Seditio Wine Club in 2006, and founder of the Delaware Submarine Association in 2016. Gary was a member of the USS Bergall (SSN667) Society and member and trustee of the USSVI Mid Atlantic Base. Gary had many expeditions and adventures. Some of his fondest were exploring Hong Kong with his sister Patti and spending his 37th birthday with her in Kathmandu, and a Himalayan Trek. He also loved diving with his brother Bill in several tropical locations and he spent 15 years of sports car racing in the MBCA/SCCA driving his beloved Mercedes coupe. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris J. Truitt Torbert; his brother, Franklin R. Wallick "Randy", Uncle Bill Truitt and his wife Mary Truitt and lifelong friend "Big John" Yaruth. He is survived by his dad, William C. Torbert, Jr. (Joyce) of Dover; siblings, Lisa H. Torbert of Lewes, DE, Patricia "Patti" Olenik (Danny) of Kennett Square, PA; William C. Torbert (Lisa Stoner-Torbert) of Smyrna and Sharon L. Belleville (Yvan) of Canaan, VT; cousins, Gregory Truitt (Melissa), John Horrell (Stephanie), Paige and Cambell Truitt; numerous nieces and nephews, especially Elena and Steven Mason and Jim and Cheryl Turner for their support over the last several years, and a large extended family. Gary also leaves behind his main dog Tucker! | ||
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