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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Sunday Obits ANDERSON Jack Steele, 92, returned to God on November 1, 2017. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 20, 1925, his family moved to Los Angeles as a boy. There, Jack became an Eagle Scout and attended Hollywood High School. Jack received an academic scholarship and graduated summa cum laude from The University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and was a member of Phi Beta Pi, Tau Beta Pi and the US Navy program. He valiantly served his country in World War II while aboard the submarine USS Redfish. After the war, his first peacetime job was with Douglass Aircraft. Jack's contributions at Douglas were recognized with a scholarship to the California Institute of Technology where he received a MS in Physics, minoring in Electrical Engineering. Jack returned to Caltech to complete double PhDs in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He would also receive an MBA degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. His career included time at the Naval Ordinance Testing Station where he received the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Director of Engineering at Royal Industries, Vice President of Systems at Crane Company, and Director of Engineering at Hydro-Air where he patented the first version of anti-lock brakes found on today's vehicles. He was President of Rucker Control Systems when he formally retired. Jack spent the next 37 years mentoring, advising and consulting small and midsize companies both individually and as an active member of the Association of Retired Executives. He had a commitment to giving back, especially to the lives of young people. He purchased a closed hospital in South Texas and developed a behavioral and substance abuse rehabilitation center for adolescents. An avid athlete and sports fan, Jack was a varsity point-guard on the University of Texas basketball team and later spent many days golfing with friends and family at Lakeside Country Club where he was Senior Club Champion twice. He continued to play golf regularly until the onset of his illness. Jack was a devoted fan of the Houston Texans and a lifelong supporter of his Longhorns. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marta Camacho of Pasadena, CA and sister, Nancy Adelman of Los Angeles, CA. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Sally, daughter Crista Anderson of Houston, sons Dana Anderson and wife Jody of Pasadena, CA and Derek Anderson and wife Anne of The Woodlands; niece and nephew Kim and Craig Adelman of Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren, Tara Blair and husband Richie of Magnolia, Treavor Cortenbach of Big Bear, CA, Jack Steele Anderson II and Camden Anderson, both of The Woodlands, and great grandchild, Chloe Blair of Magnolia. Jack's family welcomes his friends to join celebrating his life at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church on November 10 at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers and underscoring his belief in the importance of education, Jack requested any donations in his memory be made to The California Institute of Technology. Published in Houston Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2017 KLOPF, Ronald G., passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2017. He is survived by his wife Lea J. Klopf, his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, and 4 great -grandchildren. Ron grew up on Long Island, NY, and graduated from Levittown High School in 1955. He joined the US Navy in 1956 and served his country as an electrical engineer on board the USS Ronquil, a Balao class submarine. The Ronquil introduced Ron to sunny San Diego where he settled and raised his family. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and started, grew, and sold several companies in his career from Action Instruments to Lormac Plastics to BioCom, Inc. With the kids grown up and Ron in his mid-fifties, he made the move to Green Valley, AZ. He had a passion for softball and the camaraderie of the BAJA community. He played on and managed many teams in his 20-plus years in GV and earned the loving nickname of "The Claw" for his ability to catch those wild throws to first base. He was an active member of the community and loved to give back through volunteering. Ron was a caring man with high integrity and an incredible sense of humor. No matter your mood, he knew what to say and how to make you laugh. He enjoyed his time with family and friends and always made the best of it. He lived life to the fullest and did it on his terms. Ron will continue to live in the hearts of all who were lucky to know him but his physical presence will be sorely missed. We love you, Ron. There will be a celebration of Ron's life on Saturday, November 11, from 11 am to 2 pm in the Saguaro Room at the GVR Canoa Hills center (3660 S. Camino del Sol). If you knew Ron, you are welcome to attend. Published in Green Valley News & Sun on Nov. 5, 2017 THODY, Ron B., was born April 12, 1933, in Seattle and died on October 13, 2017, from lung cancer. Ron is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marita; children: Richard (Coqui), Debra Curry (Michael), Greg; seven grandchildren; and his sister, Jann Smith (Myron) and her family. He was preceded in death by his son, John. Ron honorably served in the US Navy Submarine service in 1951-1955. He was District Advisor for the Seattle P.I. and Seattle Times; and sold Specialty Advertising. He was a past Master of Masons, and started a Mini Bikes Demo Team for the Nile Temple Shriners. He avidly cruised Puget Sound and Canadian waters on the Drummer and was an active Past Commodore of the Edmonds Yacht Club. He will be remembered for his samples and generosity. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way, Edmonds, WA 98020. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Published in The Herald (Everett) on Nov. 5, 2017 | ||
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Plankowner Posts: 9164 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Sunday Obits Ron Thody was a Seattle Base member but was not very active in base activities. RIP! | ||
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