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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.
Sunday Obits
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Posted 2019-07-14 2:05 PM (#95450)
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BERNAL, Rudolph Anthony, 96, of Peyton CO slipped his lines at the pier of life on July 12, 2019 and departed on his final and eternal patrol. Born November 25, 1922; he joined the Navy following the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941 and reported to active duty December 10, 1942. Rudy was part of the commissioning crew aboard USS Guitarro (SS-363) and was designated qualified in submarines in 1944. He made five war patrols and was awarded the submarine combat patrol pin. He was a TM2(SS) when released by the Navy in November 1945. He was a Life member and Holland Club member of USSVI Mare Island Base. His wife Ada died November 1, 2011. Sailor Rest your oar.


RIDEOUT, Curtis Alan, CDR, USN, Ret., 60, died September 29, 2018. Curt was born in 1958, grew up in Boise, and graduated from Capital High School in 1976. He attended Oregon State Univ., where he graduated with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1980. He later received an MBA from the Univ. of Nebraska, in 1998. Curt proudly served as an officer in the US Navy on nuclear submarines, beginning with the Fast Attack submarine USS Drum (SSN-677), and on Trident missile submarines, including the USS Henry M. Jackson. Later in his naval career, he redirected his intelligence and engineering expertise to military satellites, serving at the U. S. Strategic Command in Nebraska and helping to command satellite communications for the Navy. Although his Navy career took him around the world, his heart lay in Southern Idaho and, more specifically, at the family property known as "the cabin." As a child, and then as a father to his children, he spent many weekends and summers at both his grandfather's and his parents' cabins on the river. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer, Laura, Jacque, and Brittany; his grandchildren Karmyndee, James, Aydan, and Revan; and by his siblings, Chris, Teri, and Joni. A celebration of life will be held on July 20, 2019 in Meridian, ID. Military honors will begin at 9:30 AM at Julius M. Kleiner Park, followed by a reception at the American Legion, Post 113. Please visit www.curtrideout.com for details. Published in Idaho Statesman on July 14, 2019


STEWART, Barry Ollin, FTGC(ESSS), USN, Ret., 65, set his trim for the open ocean on Jul. 8, 2019. He was born to Joyce Lucille and JD Edward Stewart, Jr. on Feb. 2, 1954, in Cedartown, GA. From there, they moved to Jacksonville, FL where a sister, Linda was born. Next stop was Oahu, HI where sister Debbie came on board. Other duty stations for this Marine Corps family included Beaufort, SC; Camp Lejeune, NC and finally Albany, GA. As a young man, Barry enrolled in Albany Junior College, where he studied physics and cultural anthropology. He had thought to become a pilot but when that was ruled out due to an eye injury, Barry changed tack. He enlisted in the U.S Navy submarine force and struck a rate of FTGC (Chief Fire Control Technician -- Gunfire Control). He served for 20 years and was the longest-serving sailor on board the USS Baton Rouge (SSN-689). He also served on board the USS Phoenix (SSN-702) and at the Submarine Training Facility in Norfolk, VA. Citations and awards include the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal Battle "E" Award, and Enlisted Subsurface Warfare Specialist Insignia (ESSS). He met the love of his life, Rebecca Lee Hudgins, doing what they loved best: scuba diving. Both went on to become NAUI-certified divemasters with certifications in cave, cavern, wreck, and rescue diving. Barry and Becky were married in September of 1993 and aside from short trips overseas for business, were inseparable ever after. Barry was honorably discharged from the Navy in July of 1998 and began a second career at E-42 Engineering Division in what is now Huntington Ingalls Industries in Newport News. He worked there for 20 years, retiring in January of 2018. Professional and fraternal affiliations include SAWE (Society of Allied Weight Engineers) and the US Submarine Veterans Association. He was an avid motorcyclist and always spoke of a trip to Sturgis, SD with brother-in-law "Mac" and others, as a highlight of his life. He returned to the West with his wife -- although this time they went in the Cadillac -- to visit as many of our national parks as was humanly possible. Barry was a proud member of the Harley Owners Group for many years and enjoyed many a poker run with the Hampton Roads chapter. Besides Rebecca, he is survived by his sister, Linda Kay and her husband Edward "Mac" McIntosh, their daughter Erin and her husband Andy Crain and their daughters Avery Kay and Hallie Reese Crain. He is survived also by sister Debbie Ann and her husband, Lex Lloyd Dorminey, and their daughters Jennifer Ann (wife of Danilo, mother of Daviel Cruz) and Ashley Llonita (wife of Parker Ray Huskey). The family will receive friends on Friday, July 19 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Peninsula Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Following the service, the family invites all to attend a meal at Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Gary Sinise Foundation. Published in Daily Press on July 14, 2019


MILLER, Robert Neils, CDR, USN, Ret., 87, died peacefully, Friday July 12, 2019 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 11, 1932. After his father died when he was very young, the family moved to southern California. He was fortunate to have been enrolled and graduated in the class of 1949 from the Army & Navy Academy in Carlsbad, California. After graduation, Bob attended the University of California, Berkeley where he earned an Associate degree in physics. While at Berkeley, the southern California Congressional representative offered Bob a nomination to attend the United States Naval Academy. He graduated in June, 1955 as an Ensign, US Navy a member of 16th Company. Upon graduation, Bob served on a destroyer and later volunteered for submarine service that ultimately resulted in his selection into the Navy nuclear power program. 12 of his 25 years were spent at sea on his beloved fast attack and ballistic missile submarines. While serving in the Navy, he earned his Master's degree in Education from George Washington University. After retiring from the Navy, Bob accepted a position as an instructor in the nuclear training program at Virginia Electric and Power Company in Surry, Virginia from which he retired in 1990. Bob loved to teach, and he continued to do so in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach school systems. Bob met his beautiful wife Mary (nee Fogarty) in 1957 during the Battle of the Coral Sea festival in Brisbane, Australia while serving aboard the USS Charr (SS-328). They were married in 1958 and raised three children. Bob was an avid sailor. He enjoyed sailing Fair Go, his 44 ft sailboat, throughout the Caribbean and western Atlantic. In 1992, he embarked for Spain to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' voyage. Unfortunately, Hurricane Andrew caused severe damage to his boat forcing him return to Norfolk. In 2005, Bob and Mary moved to Mississippi to a beautiful home in Roses Bluff on the Ross Barnett Reservoir to be close to his daughter and her family. His loving wife passed after 49 years of marriage and he moved to St. Catherine's Village where he had been a resident for 8 years. Bob was a faithful parishioner at the Cathedral of St. Peter and an active member in the Knights of Columbus Council #848. Bob will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, father, teacher and consummate sailor. Bob loved the opera and was a regular at the Mississippi Opera and the major opera houses of the U.S. He is survived by his children Robert Miller, Jr. CDR, MC, USN, Ret., and his wife Lisa Thearle-Miller, DeeDee Renstrom-McMcullar and her husband Curtis and Susan Ross, and her husband Jeff and his grandchildren, Dustin Farrell, Max Miller, Robert Scott Renstrom and Andrew Renstrom. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family in Mississippi including Jeffrey Ross, MD, Russell Rooks, MD, Ben Ross, MD, Katie Flynn (nee Ross), Harper Ross, and his step great grandchildren Lillian and Cormac Ross. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of St. Peter, 123 N. West St., Jackson, MS at 10:00 am, 16 July 2019, Fr. Nick Adam, celebrant. Interment will follow Lakewood Memorial Park. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers should be made to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Jackson. Published in Clarion Ledger on July 14, 2019





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