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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 2018-01-12 11:43 AM (#87356)

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WHELAN, William Wood, 92, of Cary, NC went to his Eternal Patrol on January 6, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. Bill was born January 4, 1926 in Manila, Philippines, and lived in Singapore and India before coming to the US at age 12. Bill enlisted in the Navy in New Haven, CT in 1943, and transferred to the Retired Reserve in July 1971 after 26 ½ years active and inactive military duty. He was chaplain of Tarheel Base (NC) from 1999-2016 (national chaplain for three years), spending untold hours communicating with sub-vets and their families. He is a Holland Club member and life member of both USSVI and USSVWWII. He graduated from Spritz' Navy at Submarine Base, New London, CT in 1944, was assigned to USS Brill (SS-330) and was qualified in submarines in May 1945. He made three war patrols aboard Brill, and was in Perth, Australia at war's end. He was discharged as a TME3/c (SS), USNR in January 1946. He attained a BA from Newberry College (1949), spent four years as master sergeant in the South Carolina National Guard, and 20 years as a public information officer (LT, USNR). Professionally he was an editor – with newspapers in South Carolina (1949-58), writing technical manuals at Electric Boat Company in Groton, CT (1958-71) , and with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in RTP, NC (1971-2003). Bill was an active member of Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary since 1999, where he was a Sunday School teacher and Deacon. His family includes his beloved wife of 64 years, Anne; three children: Jan (d. 2000), Michael (grandchildren David and Margot), and Nancy (husband, Les Webster); sister Mollie Colwell; nieces Chris Swain, Lucie Swain, Elizabeth Baddiley, Sally Colwell and Jacqui Colwell; and nephew James Colwell. He was predeceased by his parents, H.V. and Miriam Wood Whelan, and sister, Betty Swain. A service celebrating Bill's life will be held Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Forest Baptist Church. Visitation will be held immediately following in the church narthex. Bill will be buried at sea. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greenwood Forest Baptist Church Endowment Fund, 110 SE Maynard Rd., Cary NC 27511. Published in The News & Observer on Jan. 12, 2018

HEBERT, Jon B., 75, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2018, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was born in Westbrook on July 31, 1942, the son of Benjamin and Adelaide (Hutchins) Hebert. He graduated from Westbrook High School in 1960. Soon thereafter, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy as a submariner until 1964. A lifelong resident of Westbrook, Jon married his high school sweetheart, Priscilla Roma Hebert, in 1965. He worked at S.D. Warren Paper Company, where he retired in 1995. Jon then served 15 years on the Evergreen Credit Union Board of Directors. As a young Boy Scout, Jon developed a love for Baxter State Park and the Mount Katahdin area. He returned with his family year after year and instilled in his children and grandchildren a love and appreciation for camping, hiking, fishing, and all things outdoors. Times spent in the woods of Northern Maine are some of the family's most treasured memories. Jon had an entrepreneurial spirit and an inventor's mind. He loved having a project to work on, and solving problems gave him great satisfaction. He enjoyed woodworking and was an avid New England sports fan. He looked forward to and thoroughly enjoyed daily morning "briefings" and afternoon cribbage games with his longtime pals at the River's Edge Deli. Jon found the most joy in spending time with his family. He never missed a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, sporting event or awards ceremony, taking great pride in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Matthew Hebert. He is survived by his wife, Priscilla; his children, Kelly Hebert Dorr, and her husband, Tom; Jamie Hebert, and his wife, Jennifer; and Kathryn Hebert Begos, and her husband, Ed; eight grandchildren, Jenna and Alicia Dorr; Ben, Will and Sam Hebert; and Adam, Gabrielle and Joe Begos; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Peg Morton, and her husband, Bob; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a time of visitation Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at Dolby, Blais & Segee Funeral Chapel, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth's Cemetery, in Westbrook, in the Spring. To view Jon's tribute page and to sign his online guest book, please visit: www.dolbyblaissegee.com. Published in Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Jan. 12, 2018

KOON, Marvin, died Dec. 23, 2017. Marv was born to Wilbert and Ethel Koon in Mt. Vernon, WA on Aug. 23, 1941. He had three sisters and one brother, Margie, Evie (deceased), Cliff (deceased) and his younger sister, Dee (Dave). Marv passed away at his home in Everett, WA with the love of his life, Darleen Jones by his side. Marv and Darleen met September 4, 1957 and dated in high school. Marv graduated from Everett High School in 1959. He entered the Navy in December 9, 1957, was honorably discharged on June 12, 1962. Marv served in the Navy reserves until February 24, 1965. He was very proud to have served on the submarine, USS Dioden (SS-349). Marv was very proud that he only had three primary employers in his lifetime. The United States Navy, Olympian Stone and V. Van Dyke Trucking. Some of Marv's fondest memories revolve around his love of the outdoors, both hunting and fishing and stories shared at "happy hour". Marv enjoyed playing cribbage - especially with his son, Rod and grandson, Corey. He enjoyed sports, both participating, and watching. He was recruited by the Seattle Pilots. Marv is survived by Darleen Jones; sons, Rod Koon (Linda), Jeff Koon (Julie); and their mother, Nancy Bluhm; six grandchildren, Cassie, Corey, Ali (Justin), Katie, Riley and Tyler; three great grandchildren, Kennedy, Saxton and Eleanor; also Darleen's sons, Kerry and Corey (Kim); and her three grandsons, Anthony, Tyler and Ryan. A special thank you to Providence Hospice, especially Debra, John, Loren, John, Pat and Ruth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Providence Hospice, 2731 Wetmore, Everett, WA 98201, or the charity of your choice. A celebration of Marv's life will be held at the Everett Eagles, on January 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., 1216 N. Broadway, Everett. Published in The Herald (Everett) on Jan. 12, 2018

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