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LEE, Richard Arthur ''Dick'', 89, died on January 23, 2007 in San Francisco, CA. He was born December 5, 1917, in Fulton, CA and lived in the North Area of Sacramento for nearly all of the last fifty years. He was raised in Lincoln, CA, and graduated from Lincoln High School. He attended and graduated from the University of California, and remained a faithful ''Old Blue'' throughout his life. He served in the United States Navy in World War II seeing action on a submarine in the South Pacific and in Australia. He later retired from the Navy Reserve with the rank of Commander. He also served as a civilian working for the US Navy in Madrid from 1954-1956. He received his CPA from Golden Gate University in San Francisco and worked as a purchasing agent at Aerojet in Sacramento from 1956-1964. He had a second career as a Budget Analyst for the Legislative Analyst's office of the State of California until his retirement. Dick was married to Virginia Guthrie ''Ginna'' Lee, for 58 years until her death in 2005. He is survived by daughter, Deborah Lee (husband, Bob Babick) of San Francisco; son, Richard A. Lee III of Hilo, HI, and Peter Lee (wife, Kim) of Roseville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Logan Lee (wife, Yoshiko) of San Francisco, Richard Lee IV, Lauren Lee, and Tristan Lee of Hilo, HI, and Meredith Lee and Kevin Lee of Roseville, CA; and great-grandson, Taiyo Lee of San Francisco. Dick was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer, and a fan of the Giants, 49ers, and Kings. He was a wonderful pianist who played by ear. He loved to travel and he and Ginna saw much of the world in their retirement. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family up in the Sierra Nevadas in the cabin that he and his father built along the Yuba River. He was a beloved and generous husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor and friend to those who knew him. His joy and appreciation for his life were gifts to those around him. At his request, there will be no service. The family would love to hear from his friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, we invite anyone who wishes to make a donation to the charity of his/her choice on Dick's behalf.
MOSDALE, John E., 81, of Windsor, peacefully died Friday, July 6, 2007, at Hartford Hospital. Born in Hartford, he was a life long resident of Windsor. John served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service from 1943 to 1946 aboard the USS Spearfish (SS-190) during World War II. He had been a draftsman at Scherer Steel, East Hartford for many years and retired from the former Stecker/Labeau & McManus Architects. He was a charter and life member as well as Past Exalted Ruler of Windsor Lodge #2060 B.P.O.E. An active elk, he had been chair of the trustees, house committee, and numerous building projects as well as receiving the Elk of the Year Award. He was also a member of Raymond B. McHugh Post #4740 VFW. He was married 52 years to the late Grace S. Mosdale, retired Windsor Town Clerk and leaves two daughters, Kathleen Rathbun and her husband Michael of Greenville, NH and Karen Bailey and her husband John of Colchester; a son, Kerry Mosdale of Windsor; eight grandchildren, Heather, Jeremy, Gillian, Joshua, Phillip, Kristen, Adam, and Daniel; a great-grandchild, Gabriel; a sister, Margaret Durgin of Brownfield, ME; a sister-in-law, Timothy Munroe of Palmer, MA; a nephew, Dan Munroe and a niece, Rev. Jennifer Nathan. He was predeceased by a brother, James Munroe. The funeral will be Tuesday, July 10, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Avenue, Windsor followed by military honors. His niece the Rev. Jennifer Nathan will officiate. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery. John's family will receive friends Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Carmon Windsor Funeral Home. Windsor Lodge of Elks will perform the funeral ritual at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Windsor Lodge of Elks Children's Charities, 130 Deerfield Road, PO Box 297, Windsor, 06095. For condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
OLMSTED, James Michael "Mike", 51, died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in the V.A. Naval Hospital in North Chicago. He had been in the hospital for the past two years, diagnosed with renal and congestive heart failure. He was born in Peoria on May 6, 1956, and was 10 years old when his family moved to Elburn. He was a 1974 graduate of Kaneland High School. After moving to Florida, he joined the U.S. Navy in Orlando in 1977. He served submarine duty in the South Pacific and Middle East. He is survived by his parents, James and Barbara Olmsted of Florida; his brothers, Patrick and Tim; and a sister, Melissa. He will be buried at Florida National Cemetery in July. Please sign the guest book at www.KCChronicle.com/obits
SHAFFER, Jr., John (Jack) Millard, went on eternal patrol July 5, 2007. Jack's proudest memories were of his years in the U.S. Navy submarine service during WWII. He is survived by his wife Gail Hammond Shaffer; sons John III and James; daughters Peggy Ann and Sandy; brother Dick and wife Betty; sister-in-law Jean; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be Weds., July 11, at 6:30pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Marys Submarine Museum, Inc., 102 St. Marys Street West, Saint Mary's, GA 31558; or to the charity of your choice
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Obit Messenger results for 07/08/07.
