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At random: A typical modern submarine may require as many as 2,000 working drawings for the more than 7,000,000 items used in its construction. Blueprints from these drawings if placed end to end would make a strip 250 miles long.

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Posted 2026-05-16 7:12 PM (#106094)

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Subject: Saturday 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.

BELT .. .. .. Donald Robert “Bob” Belt, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. Born on October 13, 1936, in Childress, Texas, Bob grew up in Grand Junction, Colorado, where he developed the work ethic, character, and love of sports that would define his life.
Bob proudly served his country in the United States Navy from August 17, 1954, to September 3, 1957. Standing an impressive 6-foot-4, he served in the Navy’s submarine service — an assignment that demanded discipline, resilience, and a good sense of humor, especially in the tight quarters below deck. Friends often noted the irony of a man his height navigating the compact spaces of a submarine, but Bob handled it with characteristic steadiness. His impressive height also made him a perfect candidate to serve as a model for the Navy and was featured in “All Hands” magazine showcasing the latest Navy uniforms — an honor he carried with characteristic humility and pride. Following his service, he attended college on the GI Bill and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado, launching a lifelong career in education.
Bob dedicated his professional life to students and athletics. A teacher, high school administrator, and coach, he left a lasting impact on generations of young people. He served as assistant basketball coach at Mitchell High School, contributing to Colorado state championship teams in 1971 and 1973. Later, as head coach at Wasson High School, he led the basketball team to a Colorado state title in 1978.
Bob went on to become the first Athletic Director at Rampart High School, where he championed not only athletes but students involved in every activity. He believed deeply in supporting all young people, no matter their interests. One of his favorite events was “Ramantics,” a talent showcase featuring singing, dancing, acting, and music. He delighted in watching students express themselves and flourish.
An avid sports enthusiast, Bob loved basketball, golf, and football — whether coaching, playing, or cheering from the sidelines. He especially loved college basketball, and March Madness was a special time of year for him. Brackets were carefully studied, games were closely followed, and the excitement of the tournament brought him great joy year after year.

In retirement, he continued his connection to golf by serving as a Rover at Patty Jewett Golf Club in Colorado Springs, where he enjoyed visiting with golfers, staff, and friends.
Bob’s strong work ethic was evident from a young age. During high school, college, and summer breaks, he worked numerous jobs — delivering newspapers, caddying, working as a postal employee and personal driver, laboring for the Colorado Highway Department, coaching basketball camps, and working construction — always willing to do whatever was needed to move forward.
Bob was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Arlene Yvonne Belt (Schlagel), who preceded him in death on October 9, 2023. Together, they built a life grounded in faith, friendship, and family. After retiring, Bob and Arlene spent many winters in Jacksonville, Florida, and Sun City, Arizona, playing golf, making new friends, and enjoying life. They shared a love of travel and created lasting memories on cruises throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and Alaska.
In 2023, Bob and Arlene relocated from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Katy, Texas, to be closer to family. True to his lifelong devotion to sports, Bob found himself good-naturedly conflicted — debating whether to root for the Broncos or the Texans, the Astros or the Rockies. It became a familiar and lighthearted topic of conversation, reflecting both his Colorado roots and his embrace of Texas life.
Bob is survived by his daughter, Lani Lei Hudspeth of Fulshear, Texas, and her husband, Michael Hudspeth; his son, Kevin Robert Belt of Denver, Colorado, and his wife, Kaliee Belt; his granddaughter, Caroline Belt; his sister, Sharon Sexson; his brother, Jerry Belt; and his sister-in-law, Verlyn Ammon

LAWHORN .. .. .. Ronald (Ron) Dohy Lawhorn, 72, passed away March 29, 2024. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Dohy C. Lawhorn and Willa Mae Henson.
He had a very long career serving in the United States Navy. While in the Navy he served in the Vietnam War and upon his return chose to serve with the submarine Squadron. After twenty-four years in the Navy, he retired as a Master Chief at Norfolk Naval Base, Norfolk, VA.
After his worldly travels in the Navy, his heart brought him back home where he grew up in Oneida, Tennessee.
Shortly after his return he met and fell in love with his wife Jeannie. He spent a lot of time doing what he loved most, spending time with family and his adopted pets.
To many people he was known as "The Dog Man" since he could never turn a stray away. He loved supporting his grandchildren in all of their activities, being outdoors and taking road trips.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 26 years, Jeannie; children, Denise (Patrick), Karen (Mark), stepchildren, Amber, Tonya, Anita; his cherished 9 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; and other family and friends.

RICE .. .. .. Walter J. Rice, 72, of Venice, FL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 12, 2021. He was born on April 30, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, to Joanne Rice (Fisher) and Walter Judson Rice. He was raised in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1967. He attended The Ohio State University where he studied engineering. He
joined the U.S. Navy in 1969, serving 6 years during the Vietnam War. While in the Navy, he graduated from Nuclear Engineering school and served several years on a submarine. A military ceremony honoring his years of service to his country was performed at his bedside while in Hospice care.
His career was vast and varied. He worked for oil companies in Houston, TX, the Hobart Corporation in Troy, OH, General Dynamics in Dayton, OH, Koneta Rubber in Wapakoneta, OH, and retired from Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber in Delaware, OH as the Chief Operating Officer. He served in upper management during most of his career, obtained engineering certifications, and received awards and recognition for outstanding leadership and performance. Walt's greatest loves were his family and their beloved dog, Keira. A devoted father, he was very proud of his daughter Megan and was involved in all of her school activities, sports, Indian Princess, and many other activities including the Delaware Aquatic Race Team Stingrays (D.A.R.T.S). and the Pacers Swim Program. He received an award and recognition from D.A.R.T.S. for being their greatest supporter. He attended every swim meet and loved encouraging and cheering on the swimmers in all of their events. Walt especially enjoyed Megan's school trip to Spain and family vacations to Italy, Canada, and the Caribbean. Walt was a HUGE OSU fan and loved his Buckeyes. He and his wife loved to entertain and hosted many parties in their home for family and friends throughout the years. He made holidays and birthdays extra special. Walt loved life. He was a jokester, making everyone laugh. He was the life of the party. He had resided in Delaware, OH since 2001 and moved to their second home in Venice, FL in 2020. When he became ill in January 2021, he resided at Heron House Assisted Living and Memory Care in Sarasota, FL where he was loved by the staff and residents.
Walt is survived by his wife Diane (Rogers) Rice and daughter Megan; his sister Mary (Fisher) Lowery and husband Butch; half-brother Tony Bianchi; sister-in-law Denise (Rogers) Werner and husband Kurt; sister-in-law Daune Rogers; brother-in-law David Rogers; niece Michelle Stookey Evans and husband Brandon; niece Stacey Koehler; nephews Brad Hull, Brian Hull, Travis Lowery, and Allen Fisher, and several great nieces and nephews.

BURRELL .. .. .. Charles Kenneth Burrell, 82, of New Kent, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 9, 1943, in New Kent, VA to the late Louis Herman Burrell, Sr. and Florence Edna Burrell. He is preceded in death by his siblings Billie Barbour, Herman “Chick” Burrell Jr., and Joyce Turpin, and step-son Tony Blankenship.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Betty L. Burrell; daughter and caretaker, Concetta “Connie” Burrell Turner (Bernard Sr.): sister, Betty J. Burrell; brothers James “Jimmy” Burrell and Beverly L. Burrell; stepdaughter and caregiver, Sheree Tingen; bonus daughters, Rae and Torya Dortch; grandchildren, Bernard Jr. and Quentin Turner; brother-in-law, Reggie Barbour; sister-in-law, Diane Burrell; a host of step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He proudly served in the United States Navy for 27 years and retired as Master Chief. The majority of his years in the Navy were served aboard submarines including the USS Lafayette (SSBN 616) Gold, USS George C. Marshall (SSBN 654) Blue, USS Omaha (SSN 692), and USS La Jolla (SSN 701). He was stationed in Naples, Italy for two years where he served as Commander, Submarine Group 8. He served in Helicopter Training Squadron 8 in Pensacola, Florida. After retiring from the Navy, he worked 9 years for the United States Postal Service.
He attended Cumberland Elementary School and graduated from G. W. Watkins School, where he was Salutatorian of the class of 1962.
Kenneth enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing cards with friends and family, and he was an avid dog lover.

JAMES .. .. .. Michael "Mike" James, 73, of Sperry, Iowa, died May 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Born August 25, 1953 in Leon, Iowa, he was the son of Donald E. James and Donna J. (Patton) James.
Mike was a dedicated sailor and served in the Navy for over 21 years. He enlisted on April 13, 1971 and began active duty on August 30, 1971. He was sent to the USS Hancock in late February of 1973, "Hanna" as she was known and deployed to the territorial waters of Vietnam. On October 7th of that year, he was deployed to the straights of Hormuz because the Arabs attacked Israel in what became known as the Yom Kipper war. He returned to the states in January of 1974 for a mini overhaul at Alameda Naval Air station. He departed for Vietnam again in January of 1975 and was there until the evacuation of Vietnam started on April 29. He was involved in operations Eagle Pull, Operation Frequent Wind and Operation Deep Purple and provided support for the Mayaguez Rescue Operation.
In December of 1978, he was transferred to instructor duty at Officers Submarine School, where he taught the officers how to shoot the torpedoes and cruise missiles. In April of 1979, he was transferred to the USS Philadelphia. She was already deployed to the Mediterranean Ocean. First thing the Philly was sent to do was to Libya to shoot missiles at Moammar Khadafi and at the last minute were called off. The USS Dallas did the shooting and Mike's very close friend Spence Shull got to do the shooting. He got credit for destroying the presidential palace. This is when Mike also found out he had made Chief.
In January of 1987, Mike was back at his old job at Officers Sub School. He applied for retirement on the very first day he was eligible to do so. On August 5, 1991, in Mike's words, "the idiot" invaded Kuwait and it took less than 48 hours for the Navy to cancel his retirement and send him back to sea.
He married Margaret "Margie" Deggendorf on February 24, 1999. She proceeded him in death on August 12, 2021.
He is survived by two brothers; Dennis James of Tabor, Iowa, and Randy James of North Liberty, Iowa; his sister Deborah Walston of Chesterfield, Missouri and his stepdaughters, Karen Brookhart, Linda Selby and Susan McCabe.
He was preceded in death by one sister Peggy, his parents, his wife Margie and two stepsons, Justin Mark and Brian Mark.

TUCKER .. .. .. Glendon "Scott" Tucker, age 66, passed away on May 7th, 2026, at his home in Fayette, Alabama.
He was born April 13th, 1960, in Fayette, Alabama, a son of the late Glendon Vance Tucker and Lounell McDonald Tucker.
Scott served his country in the United States Navy from 1979 to 1986, including more than two years at sea on a nuclear submarine. He used this experience and education to move to Texas, where he began a long and successful career in the nuclear power industry, retiring in 2021. Upon retirement, he moved back to Alabama to be among family and to help care for his mother before she passed in 2023.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Karen Stovall.
He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Justin and Emily Tucker of Lake Jackson, TX; Melissa and Ben Davis of Leander, TX; and Olivia and Ty Dillon of Spring Branch, TX; as well as their mother, Lori Tucker of Lake Jackson, TX. He is also survived by his five grandchildren-Caleb, Caroline, Colton, Landon, and Mika-whom he loved dearly.
He also leaves behind his brother, Todd (Jona) Tucker and brother, Dennis and (Karen) Tucker, who both reside in Bankston, Alabama. Scott will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews, extended family members, cousins and friends.

ELLIOTT .. .. .. Edward "Bud" Elliott, age 90, of Blair, WI passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Grand View Nursing Home. He was born April 16, 1936 to Edward and LaVern (Pretasky) Elliott in La Crosse, WI. He was the oldest of nine children.
He was married to Marilyn Herber Dec. 1995 to May 2001. They had six children, Angel McKellar, Doak Elliott, Brenda (Rodger) Smith, Janet (John) Courduff, Laura (Rob) Lien, and Wade (Jennifer) Elliott.
He enlisted in the US Navy in 1954 after graduating from Onalaska High School. He was honorably discharged as a 3rd class Engineman on the USS Bang. He worked at Norplex of LaCrosse until he retired 30+ years later.
He enjoyed simple country living, fishing, hunting, gardening, chopping wood, and raising cattle (hobby farming). He liked traveling and attending Naval Submarine reunions.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sally Sobkowiak and Angie Nagle; and his brother, Ralph (Sandy) Elliott. He was preceded in death by Marilyn and his siblings, Vernie Ellis, Jerry Elliott, Caroline Bielefeldt, Mary Rucinski, and John Elliott.

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