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Posted 2017-04-15 2:13 PM (#82838)
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Location: Gulfport, MS
Subject: Saturday Obit

MIYABARA, Ronald Sadao, CSCS(SS), USN, Ret., 82, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on April 10, 2017. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Hanapepe on the island of Kauai and grew up on the island of Oahu. After graduating from high school in Saginaw, Michigan, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He proudly served his country for 21 years in the submarine forces during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from the Navy as a Senior Chief Commissaryman in 1975. He then worked for the City of Portland, Wastewater Treatment Plant for 20 years until he retired in 1995. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and collecting firearms. He also liked to read, cook, and solve crossword puzzles. Ronald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mutsuko; and his daughter, Regina Anderson and son-in-law, Robert; daughter, Susan Tanaka; his grandson, Roger Hansen; granddaughter, Kelcey DeWeber and her husband Shea; and grandson, Zachary Anderson. He is also survived by his three sisters, Jeanette Lum, Christine Thomas, and Lynne Johnson. Services will be held on Tuesday, April 18th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 6600 Highland Drive, Vancouver, WA 98661. Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. at Mother Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 1402 E 29th St., Vancouver, WA 98663. Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits. Published in The Columbian on Apr. 15, 2017
Ralph Luther
Posted 2017-04-16 4:33 AM (#82845 - in reply to #82838)
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Location: Summerville, SC
Subject: RE: Saturday Obit

Eugene L. Kennedy departed on Eternal Patrol 4/14. Eugene served aboard USS Sennet SS-408 during the years '57-'61 as an EM2(SS).
Fair winds and following seas, Shipmate. You will be missed by many.
PaulR
Posted 2017-04-16 5:21 AM (#82846 - in reply to #82838)


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Location: Hopewell Junction NY
Subject: RE: Saturday Obit

Carl O. Johnsen of Wappingers Falls entered into rest Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family. He was 88. 
  
Son of the late Carl O. and Maude Tracy Johnsen, he was born on September 9, 1928 in Brooklyn. He married Mary Houten on April 27, 1957 in the Bronx; Mrs. Johnsen survives at home in Wappingers Falls.  

At age 16, he sailed for Standard Oil Company as a deck hand aboard the SS Mobil Fuel. He enlisted in the Navy and reported aboard the USS Sea Robin (SS407) on 10/22/1945. Carl had his picture in the National Geographic when the USS Sea Robin was the first US submarine to round Cape Horn. His son Carl, who predeceased him, also served in the Navy aboard the USS Casimir Pulaski-SSBN (633). Carl enjoyed his many years attending Sub Vet functions and serving as chapter president and memorial director. In addition he was a life member of VFW Post #8645 of New Paltz.

In addition to his wife Mary, survivors include his children, Cathy Winkler and her husband, William of Pleasant Valley, and Peter Johnsen and his wife, Elaine of Hyde Park; sister, Ruth Carroll of Brooklyn; his daughter in-law, Cindy Johnsen of Kentucky; many grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Carl D. Johnsen; his brother, David Johnsen; and his sisters, Vera Govertsen and Laurel Ann Johnsen. 
 
Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Carl’s name to USS VI Hudson Valley Base, 4 Central Ave, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

For directions or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.  

SHIPMATE, Neighbor, Friend rest your oar



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