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Posted 2018-07-08 12:11 PM (#89626)

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BAILEY, George Thomas, CAPT, USN, Ret., passed away on June 27th. George was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 29, 1929 to Stanley and Daisy Bailey. Devoted husband to Annette Lejeune Bailey, George offered a lifetime of service to his family, his friends, his community and his country. George graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1951 where he earned a BBA degree in Business Administration and was an active member in the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Shortly thereafter, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on board the USS H. J. THOMAS (DDR833). In 1952, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he received his commission. He then reported to the USS BRUSH (DD745) based in Long Beach, California, and saw extensive duty in Korean waters with Task Force 77. Two years later, he entered Submarine School in New London, Connecticut, graduating in June 1955. Subsequently he served on the USS RAY (SSR-271) and USS SEALION (APSS-315) in Norfolk, Virginia. After a chance meeting on the beach in St. Simon's Island, Annette and George stayed in touch while she travelled the United States. They wed in Annette's hometown of Bath, Somerset, England in 1957. Married for 55 years, they had four sons, four granddaughters, two grand-sons and one great grandson. From 1963 to 1964, George was the Executive Officer of the USS BANG (SS-385) in New London, Connecticut. From July 1966 to August 1968, George commanded the attack submarine USS POMFRET (SS-391), based in San Diego, California and made a seven-month WESTPAC deployment, during which time he conducted patrols in Vietnamese as well as Northern Pacific waters. His shore duty assignments include a tour in Oslo, Norway at the Military Assistance Advisory Group from 1959 to 1962 where he served as Submarine Liaison Officer to the Royal Norwegian Submarine Force, a tour in the Logistics Plans Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations from 1964 to 1966, and as NATO War Plans Officer on the staff of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe in London, England from 1968 to 1971. George attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, graduating from the Naval Warfare Course in June 1972. From 1972 to 1975 Captain Bailey served in the Strategic Plans Division of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations in Washington, DC. From 1975 to 1977, George served as part of the U.S. Mission at NATO in Brussels, Belgium. Captain Bailey then served as Commander, U.S. Naval Activities, United Kingdom, in London, England from 1977 to 1981. His final assignment was as the Inspector General for the Chief of Naval Education and Training in Pensacola, Florida. Captain Bailey retired from the U.S. Navy in 1983. After his naval career, George became active in real estate and served as Executive Director of the Pensacola Realtors Association from 1991 to 2000, was active in the Rotary Club of Gulf Breeze, and also served numerous years on the Pensacola State College Board of Governors. While retired, George enjoyed traveling, playing tennis, golfing and spending time with his family and friends. George is survived by his three sons: Mark (Karen) and granddaughters, Samantha, Meghan, and Mackenzie, and great grandson, Liam of Atlanta, Georgia; son, Richard of Austin, Texas; son, David (Jeni) and grandsons, Boden and Curran, and granddaughter Colette. George was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Bailey; son, Patrick Bailey; brother, Stanley Bailey, Jr.; and sister, Ellen Menetre. A Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM on Monday, July 9th, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, 619 N. New Warrington Road, Pensacola. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, July 10th, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with a private burial following at the Barrancas National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Published in Pensacola News Journal on July 8, 2018

BUCHANAN, John (n), was born to John Franklin E. Buchanan and Agnes Iona Buchanan on Oct. 22, 1920 in Floydada TX. He died and went to be in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 2, 2018. He was the eldest of four, with two brothers, Frank and Edsel Buchanan, and one sister, Betty McCormack Haynes. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1939 and completed submariner school. He was assigned to the USS Cachalot (SS-170) and was present at the bombing of Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941 and the Battle of Midway June 4-7, 1942. He married his wife of 73 years, Lucille Clara Honieger of St. Paul MN, in 1943. They moved to Texas in the late 1940s were they lived the remainder of their lives. He and Lucille lived in many Texas cities, Bandera, San Marcos, Ft. Worth, Houston, Harlingen, and Corpus Christi to name a few. In 1963-64 he took a job with Friedrich Air Conditioners in San Antonio Texas which he retired from in 1981. In 1977 he was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church and served St. Joan of Arc Church in Kirby Texas. He was a member of the US submarine veterans of WW II National Association and Texas Chapter for 40 years. Up until his death he was a member of the P.C. Stryker Base US submarine veteran's association chapter in San Antonio Texas. John and Lucille adopted a daughter, Mary Lucille Buchanan in 1958. They had a son John Joseph Buchanan that was born in 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Agnus, wife Lucille, brother Frank, sister Betty, and daughter Mary. He is survived by his son John J., daughter-in-law Bari L. Brookins, grandson Shawn Michael Buchanan, brother Edsel, sister-n-lawn Mary Hoeniger, nephews Steve, Terry, Stan, Kelly, and Craig, and nieces, Sherry, Stella, Tammy, Beth and Sara. He spent the last 54 years of his life in Kirby/San Antonio Texas. He will be missed by all his family and his many friends in the Kirby/San Antonio area. The family offers many thanks to the individuals of St. Joan of Arc parish that helped my Dad and Mom in their final years and to the staff and individuals at The Village of Incarnate Word that also befriended them and watched over them in their final years. Visitation will begin Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Dellcrest Funeral Home. On Wednesday, July 11, 2018 a Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to follow at 12:15 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 2829 Ackerman Rd., Kirby, TX 78219. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section. Published in Express-News on July 8, 2018

RUTHARDT, Edward Ervin, 92, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away on July 1, 2018. His parents were "EC" Ervin and Ruth Nolan Ruthardt. Place of birth was in the home of his Aunt Mary and Uncle Art Stoltenberg, in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, Illinois, on July 1, 1926. Two brothers, Kenneth and Richard followed. A sister, La Vern died in infancy. Early years were idyllic; shade tree-lined streets with neighbors watching over everyone's children. The entire family took care of three very large gardens. Crops of vegetables and flowers were harvested each morning, put in a cart and wagon and sold to families in the area. One object of the farming was to use the proceeds to purchase three Schwinn balloon-tired bicycles. The depression was a cruel experience even for young people. As waves of unemployment went through the area you could see dads home during the day or working on the government relief WPA make-work projects. In high school, class of 1944, Ed was voted class Treasure. Future wife Edith Alice Taylor was class secretary. They were married after Ed served two years in the US Navy submarine service. His tour of duty was on the USS Ling (SS-297). The submarine was assigned the role of training submarine crews. Post war employment included marketing for several companies in a variety of industries, each position building on past experiences. Early in married life, teaming up with brothers Kenneth and Richard, Ed built four homes, working nights and weekends. The background of employment in farm equipment, buildings, and real estate came into use when the farm problem developed in the Midwest. Ed created a system writing contracts between lenders who acquired farms by foreclosure and farmers who managed the lands until they could be sold. Ed enjoyed 22 years of retirement, many music recitals, family reunions, Boundary Waters Canoe Area fishing trips with Dave and Wisconsin farm friends, recumbent bike tours, and watching six little girls following Mom in music. Ed and Edith celebrated 71 years of marriage. Ed was proceeded in death by his wife Edith. He is survived by daughter, Christine (Earl) Siems of Palm Springs, California; son, David (Valerie) of Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming; 2 grandchildren, Nina (JR) of Thayne, Wyoming and grandson, Morgan (Keren) of Billings, Montana; and 6 great-granddaughters, all of Thayne, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services at the mortuary. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans and the Military Honor Guard. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com. Published in Post Register July 7, 2018.

DIOKNO Bayani Estoista, 75, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 3, 2018, surrounded by family at his home in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Diokno was born in the Province of Batangas, Philippines, the oldest son of Leodegario B. and Loreta E. Diokno. He served the United States proudly for more than 28 years in the U.S. Navy. His active duty includes 5 years in the submarine force, a tour of duty during the Vietnam War, and various shore, air, and sea commands on both the west and east coasts. He helped lead the Hazardous Waste and Recycling Program at NAS Cecil Field after retiring from the Navy and was later employed by the City of Jacksonville as a hazardous waste specialist and Fleet Management Division environmental officer. Mr. Diokno was as committed to the Filipino-American community as he was to the nation. He acted as chairman and president of numerous Filipino-American civic groups in San Diego, CA., Pensacola, FL., Norfolk, VA., Washington D.C., the U.S. Territory of Guam, and Honolulu, HI. Notably, Mr. Diokno served as the first president of the Filipino Travelers of Florida, Valley of Jacksonville. In his capacity as a sailor and civic leader, Mr. Diokno received many awards. He was twice named Command Sailor of Year, first at NAS Ellyson Field Pensacola and again aboard the USS Albany CG 10 in Norfolk. He was distinguished with many U.S. Armed Forces medals of achievements and commendations, one with Combat V device for service in Vietnam. He received a key to the City of Norfolk, the Ancient Chamorro Award as an honorary citizen of Guam, City of Jacksonville employee leadership awards, and the Jacksonville Fil-Am Community Service Award. Mr. Diokno has been a dedicated Mason for 37 years. He was elected Worshipful Master of Micronesia Lodge No. 173 in 1983. He served as a member of the Scottish Rite and York Rite Bodies and Aloha Shrine Club of Hawaii. He is a dual member of Pagkakaisa Lodge Number 282 in Las Pinas, Philippines, Maynilad Lodge Number 1521 in Washington D.C., and currently sitting Worshipful Master of Stafford Caldwell Lodge No. 342 in Jacksonville. Mr. Diokno will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 48 years Mary A. Diokno; his two sons Bayani S. Diokno Jr. and Phillippe S. Diokno; his two grandchildren Isabelle Diokno and Bayani "Bobby" Diokno III; his four brothers Lucilo, Benjamin, Felipe and Emilio; his four sisters Lydia, Leonor, Amada and Eduvijis; and many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will celebrate Mr. Diokno's life by gathering for a visitation on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven, 9401 Staples Mill Drive, Jacksonville, Florida, 32244, with Monsignor Ignacio presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32205 is serving the family.

JOHNSON, Floyd LeRoy, 90, of Stillwater Died June 28, 2018 Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Hannah (Johnson) and 6 siblings. Grew up on St Paul's east side, served in the US Navy on the submarine USS Chub (SS-329) during WWII, and attended St. Thomas University. Survived by wife of 68 years, Gloria (Sofie); daughter, Diane (Steven) Senstad; sons, Roger (Elizabeth), Dale, Mark (Penny), Rick, Joseph, Glenn and Patrick; 11 grandchildren; 18+ great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Irene Anderson, Dorothy Tachney; brother-in-law, Ronald (Kathy) Sofie; many nieces and nephews. Floyd was an executive in the insurance business, loved his hobby farm and many projects. He will be remembered for his vast knowledge, charm and sense of humor. Memorial Service Thursday, July 12, 2018, 11:00 A.M. at Bradshaw Celebration of Life Center, 2800 Curve Crest Boulevard, Stillwater. Visitation one hour prior to the service. 651-439-5511. Published in Pioneer Press on July 8, 2018

TETZLAFF, Donald David, went on ahead of us Saturday, June 30, 2018. After so many years his indomitable will, courage, humor, grit and frustration have given way to a richly deserved and eternal rest with no cords or masks. Donald David Tetzlaff was born July 8,1939 (in his own words) "to the most wonderful parents in the world, Albert and Dorothy Tetzlaff in Ripon, WI. At the age of 16, while in high school I took the test for and entered the Reserves. Upon graduation in 1957 I entered the Navy and spent 5 years and 10 days in the Service extending my tour for submarine duty aboard the Odax 484 out of Charleston. After my tour I graduated from Milwaukee Institute of Technology. Next, I was off to Art Center College of Design in Pasadena on a scholarship. Upon graduation I was employed by GM Styling and Exhibit Design in Detroit MI. I then returned to California to work in the field of architectural illustration and interior design. For the last 43 years I have been self-employed as an illustrator in the hospitality industry with presentations all over the world. I leave behind my loving and beautiful wife, Irene and two of my amazing children, Nicole Kreider (Robert) and David Quinn (Tracey, Katie, Megan) I am so proud to have been your Dad. My heartfelt thanks to all the nurses and doctors at our Boise VA that have kept me alive for so many years. You are truly cherished. Our VA is the Best in the World. To all the people that were close to me, near and far, thank you for being my friends. I love you" As well as his wonderful heart Don was known for having high standards and being an overachiever, whatever venture he pursued, illustrator, designer, painter, inventor or builder. He was pretty good at Martinis in the old days too...Martinis and concrete his favorite media. Don has requested that there be no funeral but that there will be a "friends and family gathering" soon at our handbuilt home (where his talents are visible in every room). Request details: donandirene2018@gmail.com. As his wife I am so thankful to have had this loving, witty, romantic, talented, difficult perfectionist with his unfiltered honesty, and enormous true heart in my life and for my husband. Published in Idaho Statesman on July 8, 2018

CYR. Richard, 80, passed away July 6, 2018 at his home. Born November 23, 1937 in Holyoke, he was the son of Julienne (Giroux) and Leo H. Cyr. For 45 years, Dick has lived in South Hadley, previously of W. Springfield. He proudly served his country in the US Navy on the submarine USS Becuna (SS-319) from 1956-1960. As a mechanic for Marion Excavating, Dick retired in 2011 after 27 years of employment. He was a part of the Knights of Columbus and previous member of the Beaver's Club. Dick loved flower gardening and tending to his immaculate yard. He also took enjoyment in reading, puzzles, cribbage and yahtzee with his family. Richard was predeceased by his wife Karen J. (Sitnik) in 2015 and will be deeply missed by their children, Jeffrey Cyr and his wife Ania of South Hadley, Scott Cyr and his wife Kelley of Hingham, Julie Gentile and her husband Robert of South Hadley, Jennifer Carleton and Matthew of South Hadley, as well as 7 grandchildren, Olivia, Kayla, Anthony, Bennett, Katelyn, Maggie and Camden. He also leaves 2 sisters, Annette Geoffrion of Granby and Jackie Buss of NH. Besides his parents and wife, Dick was predeceased by his 6 brothers. Visitation will be held Thursday, July 12th from 3:00-7:00 p.m. with a remembrance service at 7:00 p.m. at Beers & Story South Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be private at a later date. Donations may be made in his name to a charity of one's choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.beersandstory.com. Published in The Republican on July 10, 2018

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