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At random: George Washington Endorsed the use of the first American submarine, David Bushnell's TURTLE, during the Revolution. Following the vessel's attack on a British man-of-war, he discussed the potential use of submarines in a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
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Posted 2018-09-16 5:41 PM (#90220)
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Subject: Sunday Obits

ELLIS, Melton Everett, SCPO(SS), USN, Ret., finished his work on this earth and left us for his eternal patrol on September 13th, 2018. Mel's journey began November 28, 1930, in a humble, dirt-floored home near McAlester, Oklahoma as an only child to Ruben Lee and Naomi Elec Ellis. Mel never forgot where he came from and was always generous with others less fortunate than he. Leaving high school early in favor of a GED, Mel joined the Navy at age 17. During his tenure in the Navy, Chief Ellis caught the eye of the love of his life, Carol Ann Dodds, and the two were married on September 28, 1962. Mel served his country honorably for 23 years in the Philippines, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Hawaii, Alaska, in submarines and stateside with both the Navy and the Marines. After returning to civilian life, Mel worked as a Research Assistant for Oklahoma State Penitentiary while he attended classes at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant Oklahoma. Mel received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and entered the business world. Mel had a knack for business and, after saving a business from the brink of bankruptcy he decided it was time to start his own. Mel (affectionately known as "The Warden") would start, grow and sell two successful San Angelo businesses in the Medical Equipment field before retiring in 1996. Mel's children include Kathleen Faith Carrico "Kitty" and Melton Everett Ellis, Jr. "Butch". He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter Kitty and her husband Lance along with their children Shannon and Jack and Butch's children Shelly, Kelly and Scott. His beloved Carol and Kitty stood by Mel and cared for him until his glorious reunion in Heaven with his Christ, parents, son Butch and numerous friends and family members who have gone before him. A visitation will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 2:00-3:00 pm at Harper Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, September 17, 2018 at Harper Funeral Home with burial to follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Harvey for his exceptionally compassionate care and Hospice of San Angelo for their help and support. Family and friends can send their condolences online at www.harper-funeralhome.com Published in GoSanAngelo Sept. 16, 2018.


KOLANCHICK, John Chester, 94, passed away peacefully Monday, September 10, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1924 in Chicago, to William and Leona Kolanchick. He had a suburban childhood in Lagrange Park. When the war broke out he lied about his age and joined the Navy, as a quartermaster second class on the training submarine USS R-9 (SS-86) in the Atlantic.He also served in USS Cobbler (SS-344). He completed college after the war at Michigan State, earning a degree in forestry. It was there that he met his future wife Eldalene Crawford. In the early '50s the recession limited jobs in forestry so the young family moved to Greenville, Maine where John worked as a lumberjack. Things worsened financially and in the process of moving back to Michigan, his first of many '42 Dodge army trucks broke down in Albany, N.Y. He befriended "Ben" who had a small garage at what is now the intersection of Routes 20 and 155. While working on the truck he answered an ad for a truck salesman at International Harvester, got the job, and moved the family to Ketchum Road in Knox. His childhood diary listed a goal of having a small farm and in 1960 the family moved to Point View Farm on 156 in Knox. He sold Trailmobile trailers after IH and then landed his dream job selling Mack trucks, where he stayed until retirement in the mid '90s. His family grew to six sons and he became the local Boy Scoutmaster of Troop 79. He prided himself in leading the troop on adventures, including winter camping and a small boat trip down the Hudson River through N.Y. Harbor to the Statue of Liberty. Through the years he exercised his passion for restoring World War II army vehicles including many trucks, a duck, Weasle track vehicles, and at one time, even an armed halftrack. He was featured on the Fox network series "Super Collectors." He was an avid member of the NY-Penn MVCC. He was predeceased by his wife Eldalene; sister Naomi Kolanchick; and three sons, Johnny Kolanchick, Brian Kolanchick, and Peter Kolanchick. He is survived by Paul Kolanchick of Knox, Mark Kolanchick of Knox, and Gary Kolanchick and his husband Patrick Golden of Kittery, Maine, as well as five grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Knox Volunteer Fire Department whose Auxiliary will host his memorial gathering at the firehouse Saturday, September 29, 5-7 p.m. Published in Albany Times Union on Sept. 16, 2018


SENNEFF, Harold Clinton, succumbed to cancer and heart problems August 24, 2018. Born July 21, 1922, Red was a great example for others. He truly was an important man in many young lives and was active with kids here in Alhambra through the Eastern Little League, Babe Ruth League, and Pony Colt Baseball League. He was also active in the Senior Men's Club at Almansor Golf Course in the 1980s and 1990s, serving as President. He served his country during World War II in the Navy on the diesel submarines USS Paddle (SS-263) and USS Jack (SS-259), in the South China Seas, Australia, and the Lomboc Straights. He retired from the Los Angeles Police Dept. as a Detective Sgt. after serving over 30 years. He loved life and his family: wife Lucille and sons Greg, Matthew, and Richard. A private celebration of his life will be held at the Almansor Men's Club.The family requests that instead of flowers, donations may be made to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society www.nmcrs.org.Please sign the guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/pasadenastarnews. Published in Pasadena Star-News on Sept. 16, 2018


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