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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Wednesday Obits - two more SHIVERS David Hanson, HMC(SS), USN, Ret., 71, died from injuries sustained in a fall on April 22, 2018. "Doc" Shivers had been battling the challenges of Parkinson's disease for many years. His Parkinson's was caused by exposure to the chemical defoliant Agent Orange while serving two tours in Viet Nam early in his 20-year naval career. David was born June 7, 1946, and was raised in San Antonio, TX by his parents Jack Hanson and Martha Adele Shivers (both deceased). He was a rowdy teenager, and his folks signed him into the United States Navy in August 1963 at the age of 17 where they hoped he would find success. He did find success, ultimately retiring in March 1985 as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. He earned many personal and unit commendations during his service, including the Purple Heart, which was awarded as a result of injuries sustained while serving in Viet Nam as a ground combat unit corpsman with the Marines. Besides two tours in Viet Nam, David served in a variety of challenging and exciting jobs around the world, including the Naval Hospital at Rota, Spain; NATO Headquarters at Naples, Italy; Fleet Marine Force with the Marines at Camp Lejeune, NC; as an instructor at Advanced Hospital Corps School at Portsmouth, VA; and as the sole medical support on a nuclear submarine at Groton, CT. He was also Air Crew and Parachute Warfare Qualified. He truly enjoyed all aspects of his naval service, even when he intentionally deployed deep underwater in a tin tube or jumped out of perfectly good airplanes. David met and married the love of his life, Carol E. Bradley, while stationed in Naples. They married November 7, 1974 and shared many adventures throughout their 43 years together. Frustrated because she couldn't find a job due to frequent moving, Carol enlisted in the Navy in 1981 while David was deployed. After quickly recovering from understandable surprise, David was a proud Navy spouse and an unfailing source of love, humor and support as they travelled the world for duty and pleasure. While on active duty David earned his GED, and later, a Bachelor of Science Degree from George Washington University through perseverance and many enrollments at many extension campuses throughout the world. After retiring from the Navy, David earned two Master of Science Degrees using the GI Bill at the University of West Florida at Pensacola. In his second career he taught college in the U.S., and when stationed overseas with his wife instructed Sailors and their families for extension colleges. During this time, he also worked variously at IBM, USGA Headquarters and Exxon Mobile. Additionally, he was a self-employed computer troubleshooter, a travelling IT instructor for software and application training companies, and a very fabulous cook. Upon Carol's retirement in 2011, they decided to make the Washington, DC area home. Of all the places they were stationed, they enjoyed living there the most and were happy to put down roots and finally be able to vote in person in Arlington, VA. David's greatest enjoyment was driving a succession of Porsches on road tracks throughout the country. He participated in countless driving events and became a High-Performance Driving Instructor for the Porsche Club of North America, Potomac Region. He was adopted over the years by three much-loved rescue border collies and a Naples street cat named Ralph. In addition to his devotion and commitment to this country's veterans, reservists, National Guard and those on active duty, he loved animals and generously supported a variety of veterans' and animal causes. The best way to honor his memory is to donate to a veteran or animal cause of your choice. David's Parkinson's disease had been steadily progressing over the past several years, and he sadly had to give up his driver's seat. On the day he died, he fell down some stairs while walking his best buddy, expecting to return home shortly for his favorite dinner of Japanese noodles and shrimp tempura, and a Scotch on the rocks. It appears he died immediately and did not suffer. It was a quick end to a good life very well lived. David is survived by his wife, Captain (Ret) Carol E. Shivers, USN; his sister, Jacqueline (Ronald Attra); his beloved nieces, Heather (Patricia Hokanson) and Ronda Attra; many friends, shipmates, and the usual suspects; and his devoted pup, Casey. He will receive a richly deserved full military honors funeral at Arlington Cemetery. Friends and family will be notified when a final date for the ceremony is set.David is survived by his wife, Captain (Ret) Carol E. Shivers, USN; his sister, Jacqueline (Ronald Attra); his beloved nieces, Heather (Patricia Hokanson) and Ronda Attra; many friends, shipmates, and the usual suspects; and his devoted pup, Casey. He will receive a richly deserved full military honors funeral at Arlington Cemetery. Friends and family will be notified when a final date for the ceremony is set. Published in The Washington Post from May 7 to May 8, 2018 STRAUB, Robert Edward, 92, of Robbinsville, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Compassionate Care Hospice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. Born August 5, 1925, in Snyder County, PA, Robert attended schools in Selinsgrove, Sunbury and graduated from Northumberland High School. Robert was a U.S. Navy veteran during both World War II and the Korean War. He was awarded the coveted Submarine Qualification Insignia and the Submarine Combat Insignia while serving aboard the submarine USS Guavina (SS-362) in the Southwest Pacific. His main duties were that of radio/sonar operator. His membership associations were the United States Submarine Veterans of World War II, United States Submarine Veterans, Inc., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. During 1947 and 1948 Robert attended electronic engineering school in Chicago. Upon completion of the schooling, he was employed by Westinghouse Electric Company at both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities for 23 years. Robert held positions as television analyzer, quality control, patrol inspector, test supervisor, production engineer and assistant manager on a government electronic project. For the last 17 years of his employment, he was a quality control supervisor with Johnson and Johnson Company in Milltown, NJ. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Kathryn Straub; his son, Stephen Straub; and his siblings, Gladys, Mae, William and Charles Straub. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Hess and her husband, Billy, of Glade Hill, VA; his daughter-in-law, Christine Straub and his grandson, Craig Straub, both of Glenburn, ME; and his granddaughter, Erica and her husband, Aaron Mutty, of Holden, ME. The Straub Family extends their deep appreciation to the nursing staff and caregivers at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Compassionate Care Hospice at Robert Wood Johnson for the care and attention Robert received during his illness. Graveside services, naval honors and interment will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Cloverleaf Memorial Park, Route 1 and Route 35, Woodbridge, NJ. For GPS directions use 999 US Highway 1 South, Woodbridge Township, NJ 07095, (732) 634-2211. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Robert's memory to the American Cancer Society by visiting In Memory Of at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. Arrangements are under the direction of the Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel, www.simplicityfuneralservices.com Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Services at Glackin Chapel 136 Morrison Ave. Hightstown, NJ 08520 (609) 448-1801 Published in The Times, Trenton, on May 6, 2018 | ||
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| COMSUBBBS Posts: 6180 Location: Summerville, SC | Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits - two more Got word that Cora Cornelison has passed. Cora, if you recall, was the sister of WWII SubVet Elmer that served as a RM and did numerous patrols during WWII. He was writing a book about his service but died before completing the book. Cora finished his book for him notes he left and was trying to get it published. Cora was a friend to many of us and we/I will miss our phone conversations and visits. Rest in Peace, Cora. I know that Elmer will enjoy having you close by in the after life. | ||
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Plankowner Posts: 9163 Location: Upper lefthand corner of the map. | Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits - two more Rest in peace Cora. It was an honor to know both you and Elmer. Thanks for the heads up Ralph. I was just thinking of calling her the other day. Do you know when she passed? | ||
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COMSUBBBS Posts: 3666 Location: Kansas City Missouri | Subject: RE: Wednesday Obits - two more Very sweet, kind lady. | ||
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