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Master and Commander Posts: 1528 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Friday Obits https://www.facebook.com/ussvi.eternalpatrol/ https://ussvi.org/membership/eternal-patrol (USSVI members only) 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. BLOCK .. .. .. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virgil D. Block, 79, of Waterloo, IA. He passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on August 5, 1946, to Paul E. and Margaret A. (Grebien) Block. After graduating from Tripoli Community Schools, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served proudly as a radioman on the USS Ray attack submarine, and later became a member of the American Legion Becker Chapman Post 138. He married Karen Ann Eldridge on October 6th, 1973, and they raised one child together, their son, Timothy Block. Virgil worked for Control-O-Fax and H&R Block for over 25 years. His fondest memories were of fishing trips with family and friends to Canada and Northern Minnesota. He also enjoyed reading, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs, and had an incredible knack for trivia. He is survived by his wife, Karen Block, his son, Timothy Block, his siblings, Ruth Smith, Lois Pitz, LuAnn (Dennis) Weitzenkamp, Steven (Jennifer) Block, and Rebecca (Mark) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Margaret Block, his siblings, Leonard Block, Roger Block, and Linda Hughes. [Ed: Virgil was one of a young group of four, two ST & two RM, on RAY who ran around together when in port. Never knew what they were going to do next. At sea, they were fine sailors. Virgil came to RAY from SCORPION.] [Ed: This is a first for this BBS; a female submariner obituary.] BAROTT .. .. .. Kandis Marie Barott left this world on Friday, July 10th, the same way she came into it fighting like hell. Born in Butte, Montana, in August 1981, she robbed her sister, Dorea, of only-child status but gave her a lifelong partner in crime. Inheriting all the stubbornness her grandfathers could pass down, Kandis lived life entirely on her own terms. She graduated from Butte High School in 2000 and spent 22½ years serving her country proudly, achieving the esteemed rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (YNSCS, E8). A highly decorated leader, her crowning military achievement was serving aboard the submarine USS Ohio. Kandis fought a fierce, decade-long battle with breast cancer, ultimately passing from treatment complications after being medically retired as a 100% disabled veteran in 2024. To those who knew her, Kandis was one-of-a-kind. She was "super extra" with her beloved dogs, Max and Keko, possessed an impeccable sense of style, and was an extraordinary gift-giver who went out of her way to dote on her loved ones. She is preceded in death by her brother, Andrew Unger, her grandparents, and her aunt, Debbie Mankins. She is survived by her parents, Dana and Ken Parmely, and Robert Barott; siblings, Dorea Wilmoth, Kenny Parmely, Amanda Barott, and Amy Handford; and a massive, loving network of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and global Navy friends who will miss her dearly. VICKREY .. .. .. John Jay Vickrey passed away August 24, 2026, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a short illness. John was born April 12, 1946, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Alice Schultz Vickrey, joining a brother, Robert Vickrey. John attended school at Assumption Academy (Chadron NE), Bennett County grade school and high school (Martin SD), and graduated from Chadron State College in 1989 with a double major in math and computer programming. At 16 John joined the US Navy, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, father, and brother. He retired in 1981 after a career in submarines, torpedoes, and teaching electronics. He spent several years relaxing, hunting, fishing, and helping others with miscellaneous projects. In 1990 John married Elaine Heath Schaffer in Minot ND where he sold real estate. They moved to Sheridan in 1992 where John worked for Sugarland Development for one year. Then he decided to take up golf. That was his passion for many years, playing golf almost every day, participating in tournaments, and traveling to play on courses in other states. In about 2021, for his birthday John purchased a power assist trike that gave him countless hours of enjoyment, attaching many flags, and riding from one end of town to the other, many days 20 miles or more. John was preceded by his parents, his brother (Robert), his son (Billy) and his granddaughter (Kira). He is survived by his wife, Elaine, sons John Vickrey Jr. and William Schaffer, grandchildren Tyler, Savannah, Stephanie, and Nicholas, and great-grandchildren Kaz, Sebastian and EllaMay. | ||
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