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At random: There are more airplanes at the bottom of the ocean than there are submarines in the sky; therefore I chose submarines over aviation.
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Posted 2018-04-06 3:37 PM (#88063)
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THOMAS, William Miller, WWII Veteran, US Navy Submarine Service, longtime Santa Ana resident, passed away on February 19, 2018 after a short illness. He is survived by Flora, his loving wife of over 50 years, his daughter Barbara (husband Charles), nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Robert (WWII), daughter Beverly, son Robert, and grandson Bradley. Born February 3, 1922, Bill was the second son born to Hannah and Ernest Thomas in Chicago, Illinois. After high school he attended Purdue University, worked for Public Steel Corp as an inspector in the lab, before joining the Navy in 1942. Upon finishing Basic Training, he completed the new Radar Technician School. He then volunteered for Submarine Service duty and reported aboard the USS Tilefish (SS-307) submarine during WWII. He was on board for six war patrols. During one of his first dives, Tilefish accidentally continued diving until she reached a depth of 600 feet before leveling off and returning to periscope depth. Another unusual event was when an owl was captured on the surface and taken below as the mascot of the boat. A wise old owl rode through the ensuing war patrols and returned to the skies later. Bill was awarded the Silver Star "For Gallantry in Action". As a Radio Technician his work contributed to "the execution of torpedo attacks which resulted in sinking approximately 9,000 tons of enemy shipping (Central Highlight, 1945)." The Silver Star is a rare award, bestowed on less than one in every 250 veterans of military service. USS Tilefish (SS307) would go on to win five Battle Stars for her patrols during World War II and one for missions she undertook along the coast of Korea. Following the war, he was an engineer with Chicago Studios of ABC working on Magnetic Tape for Delayed Broadcasts. He also taught night school at DeVry University before being recruited by Hughes Aircraft Company in El Segundo – moving his family to California. At Hughes, Bill attended the company radar school and spent 12 years in the Field Service and Support Division designing equipment for the US Air Force. He went on numerous field assignments, one of which was to Georgia where he met his wife Flora. In 1969 he joined the radar division where he wrote specifications for the built-in self-test of airborne radar system equipment. He enjoyed a successful career as an engineer and retired 30 years ago. Bill wants to be remembered for his military service, his love of playing cards – especially bridge and poker. He and his partner won a gold medal for playing duplicate bridge during the entire 14-day Princess cruise to Hawaii in 2010. He and his wife Flora enjoyed many vacations domestically and internationally – being fondest of cruises. They both were active members of the U.S. Submarine Veterans WWII, Los Angeles Chapter, attending local and national events. And, Bill was the longtime Treasurer of that organization. We remember him for his commitment to his wife and family, his personal integrity, and his loyalty to the Navy and our United States of America. Memorial Services will be held at 9:30am on April 29th at the WWII National Submarine Memorial - West in Seal Beach, Naval Weapons Station, 800 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, CA. Published in Orange County Register from Apr. 6, 2018


CURRY, Harry G., 89 of Groton, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London. He was born May 16, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of Harry L. and Ann E. Curry. He was married to Betty J. Allen in 1952. Betty passed away Oct. 27, 2015. Harry served in the US Navy for 27 years and retired with the rank of Lt. Commander in 1973. His service included operating tugboats in Boston Harbor, and as a submarine crew member on the Cabezon, Queenfish, Bugara and Trigger. He also had been an instructor at the Naval Submarine School, ship superintendent at Portsmouth (Maine) Naval Shipyard, repair officer aboard the USS Bushnell, director of submarine antennas at Naval Ship Engineering Center in Philadelphia and the Submarine Naval Reserve training officer for the Third Naval District in New York. In addition to campaign ribbons, he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal before he retired. After retirement, Harry was employed at Ethel Walker School (in Simsbury), General Dynamics, Sikorsky Aircraft and Goodyear Aerospace. He attended Central Connecticut State College for two years and the University of Connecticut for two years, and received a bachelor’s degree. He was a member of Union Lodge of Masons and was a friend of Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Linda C. Pelcher of Oak Island, North Carolina, Dennis V. Curry of Groton, and Janis Tripp of New Hartford. Additionally, he is survived by two brothers, Jay and Howard, and sister Kathleen; five grandchildren, Harleigh, Kyle, John, Amie-Jaye and Nicholas; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter Charmaine L. Hutcheson, by a brother Thomas, and by a sister Nancy L. Couzens. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5 at 11 o’clock at Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church, 1241 Poquonnock Road, Groton. Interment with military honors will be at Arlington National Cemetery. There are no visiting hours. Donations in Harry’s memory may be directed to the Navy Relief Society.


BOHRER, Herbert August, 74, of Springfield, passed away Monday April 2, 2018 at Bingham Memorial Hospital. Herb was born October 6, 1943 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Eldor Fred Bohrer and Hilda Bertha Isaak Bohrer. Herb attended school in Valley City, North Dakota and received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Following his schooling he served his country as a submariner in the United States Navy for 20 years. Like other Navy men, Herb met an Idaho farm girl while stationed at the Naval Reactors Facility. Herb and Linda Chandler were married August 17, 1968, moved around the country, and after retiring from the Navy settled on a farm in Springfield. He continued to work in the nuclear industry and worked for several Idaho National Laboratory contractors and for the Department of Energy. Herb grew up farming and loved working on his farm throughout his life. After he retired he took up the hobby of restoring old farm equipment. He especially looked forward to showing the results of his labors at the State Fair each year. Although he loved farming, he loved his family even more. His kids could usually convince him that water skiing was more important on a particularly beautiful morning than pipe moving. Herb was a great believer in service to the community. He served on the Aberdeen School Board during two different phases of his life, also serving as chairman both times. A brief and incomplete list of his many service activities includes: Chairman of the Springfield/Sterling Cemetery Board for 25 years; LIFE Inc. (Living Independently for Everyone) board, including as chairman, for over 20 years; IRS Taxpayer Advocacy Panel, including time as chairman; three terms on the Idaho National Laboratory Environmental Management Citizen's Advisory Board, including four years a board chair; and member and President of the Aberdeen Rotary Club. He will long be remembered for the many driveways he plowed and gardens he tilled all around Springfield on his trusty John Deere tractor. Midway through her active life, Linda was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Herb dedicated himself to caring for her and making it possible for her to live on her farm. Herb and Linda raised three sons and took great pleasure in visits from their 10 grandchildren. Whenever Grandpa was around, ice cream was never far behind. Herb was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He and his family were sealed in the Idaho Falls temple on November 25, 1983. Herb is survived by Linda, his wife of nearly 50 years; sons, Steve (Jennie) Bohrer of Ammon, ID; Jason (Heidi) Bohrer of Bismarck, ND; Daniel (Amy) Bohrer of Lehi, UT; sisters, Kathleen (Kathy) Brobst and Nancy Lindsey; and brothers, Paul Bohrer and Randy Bohrer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldor and Hilda, and a granddaughter, Eve. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Lakeview LDS Church. Family will meet with friends and relatives from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2018 at Hawker Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.hawkerfuneralhome.com. Published in The Morning News on Apr. 6, 2018



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