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BANSKI, Richard "Dick", 81, passed away on June 3rd, 2008 in Mission, Texas. He was born on December 1, 1926 in South Bend, Indiana. Preceded in death by parents, 3 sisters, 1 brother, and infant daughter Patrice. Survived by wife of 57 years, Patricia; daughter, Paula Kilmer (Jim); son, Richard "Joe" Bianski Jr (Penny); daughter, Julie Stone; granddaughters, Amy Anderson (Brady), Sara Stapf (Dennis), Lindsey Quinn (Allen), and great grandson, Cameron Quinn; brothers, James and Francis Jr. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 serving one submarine tour, and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 157 in Churubusco, IN. Moved from Indiana to Texas, to Minneapolis where he lived from 1959 - 1992. He retired from the United States Postal Service in 1987. Moved to Foristell, MO in 1992 and for the past 12 years spent winters in Mission, TX. Dick was an avid golfer and bowler, he was still golfing most days until mid April when it became too hot in south Texas. Until last year he bowled regularly, recording four sanctioned 300 games and an 801 series. He was voted into the Mpls. District American Bowling Congress (ABC) Hall of Fame in 1999. He loved life, his family, and many friends, he will be truly missed. A memorial service and Mass will be held on 6/28/08 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Ege, Indiana. A Celebration of his Life will be held in the Twin Cities area later this summer, notice to follow.

COLE, Thomas William, July 17, 1924 -June 18, 2008- Born London, England moved to Australia, then to the United States, he served 4 years in the Royal Navy during World War II as a Submarine Officer, he retired from FMC. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Cole, 2 sons, Barrie Thomas Cole, and Russel Cole, daughter Shauna Allson, 2 step daughters Margaret Stebbing and Dr. Sian Lindsay, 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Tom passed at home with his loving family with him. He is greatly missed. A good, kind man who loved people and was loved by all. Always a cup of tea ready for his family and friends. We love you, Tom and as you say "Never say Goodbye, just Cherrio ", my love. Service: Saturday June 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm; Unity Church, 2682 Union Ave, San Jose, CA.

LAIRD, Harry "Scott",65, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 18, 2008 at his home. Scott was born September 20, 1942 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Gordon Laird and Mary Lou Depew. He lived on a farm in Jerome, Idaho and graduated from Jerome High School. He married his childhood sweetheart, Jo'n (Skiver) Rabe on April 18, 1980. Scott went to CSI in the early 1960's and then joined the U.S. Navy where he was a submarine communications specialist on the USS Barbel (SS-580) and was honorably discharged in 1967. Scott went to meat cutting school in Boise and then worked in several grocery stores in the valley before opening "Laird Meat Company" with his brother, Bill in Jerome. After he and Jo'n were married Scott went to Warner Pacific College where he got an AA in Christian Education and a BA in Pastoral Ministries. He pastored churches in Montana and Washington and worked in churches in Oregon and Idaho. Scott will always be remembered for his love of people, love of his family, his dry sense of humor, honesty, integrity, kindness, unselfishness and dedication to the Lord. Scott is survived by his loving wife, Jo'n, daughter, Tonja (Todd) Haslem of Elko, Nev., sons, Laynne (Lynnette) Rabe of Twin Falls, Derek Johnson of Twin Falls, 10 grandchildren and soon to be eight great-grandchildren, one brother, Dan (Lynda) Laird of Jerome, sisters, Donna Mauldin of Twin Falls, Carolyn Bauserman of Boise and Vicki Laird of Boise, many nieces, nephews and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Laird Robison, father Gordon Laird, stepfather, Wayne Robison and his bother, William Laird. Scott requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to several charities close to his heart: Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene, World Vision and Bikes for Vietnam (TF Nazarene) and the CSI, Bertha Skiver Foundation. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at the Twin Falls Church of the Nazarene at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Kester officiating. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m., Monday, June 23 at White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park". Internment will follow at the Jerome Cemetery. Memorials may be left with the funeral staff or may be mailed to White Mortuary, PO Box 845, Twin Falls, ID 83303. Please join the family in sharing your thoughts about Scott at www.mem.com.

DUPORT, Jean Guy, 87, A bon vivant, with a quick wit, and our Maurice Chevalier of San Francisco peacefully passed away on June 18, 2008. Born to Marie Therese and Etienne on Nov. 1, 1920. At 17 he joined the French Navy serving five of his seven navy years in the submarine unit during WWII. In May of 1945, at the request of the French government, he was chosen to attend the first United Nations Conference in SF. It was at this time that he also met and fell in love with Helene. They married Aug. 25, 1945. In 1946 they settled in SF and together they would have three children: Jacques (Sheila), Michel (Carole) and Jeannette Cornu (Guillaume). In 1956 he became the owner of the Model French Laundry until his retirement in 1995. He is survived by his beloved second wife and longtime singing partner, Jeannette and her son Robert Garaventa (Lynette). Together "Pop and Jeannette" have a total of 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Guy became a citizen in 1953 and was very proud of being both French and American. His singing legacy in SF started on Bastille Day 1948. He was an active member of numerous French social clubs. His avocation was singing and performing at which he excelled and continued until his death. He was very proud of having been chosen to sing both the French and American national anthems for two French presidents. He was also elected president of the Official Committee of the French Community. He had great joy singing Maurice Chevalier songs and entertaining at so many French Community banquets and at Notre Dame des Victoires. His greatest honor was to have been presented L'Ordre National du Merite from the French Government on Bastille Day 1975 by Emmuanuel de Casteja, Consul General of France. He loved to play slots machines and he loved to tell jokes. Guy will be greatly missed as his sense of humor, infectious smile and his beautiful voice will be a remembrance of the joy he gave to many. Friends are invited to attend the Rosary, followed by a Funeral Mass, Wednesday commencing at 7PM at the Church of Notre Dame des Victoires, 566 Bush St. In Lieu of flowers, donations to Notre Dame des Victoires Church, the Jean Guy Duport Scholarship Fund or your favorite charity preferred. McAvoy O'Hara Co Paul Arthur Domergue-Associate (415) 668-0077

RABALAIS, Gerard James "Butz", 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. He is survived by his mother, Ruby; two sisters, Diane Lebourgeois and Mary Tauzin; three sons, Patrick, Michael and Bryan; his former wife, Kathy; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie, on Monday, June 23, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a visitation at St. Leo the Great in Lafayette on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. James was a submarine veteran in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

TINSLER, James "Jim" Edward, 82, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, June 5, 2008. He left this world peacefully with his beloved wife and two of his five children close by his side. His wife, Jean, has been by his side for over 60 years and even though she now faces each new morning without him, she is thankful for the many happy and loving years they had together. Jim was born on August 6, 1925, in Kalamazoo to Leslie and Harriett (Nichols) Tinsler. He was Leslie's third child and Harriett's only child. His older half-siblings, Forrest and Cora, preceded Jim in death some time ago. Too young to be drafted, at age 16 he proudly joined the U.S. Navy and served submarine duty during WWII in the South Pacific. Our country owes much to him and the many other men and women of the "Greatest Generation." After the war, he attained a B.A. and M.A. from Western Michigan University and began a long career teaching math and science first at Wayland Union HS and then at Hillside Jr. High in Kalamazoo. He also spent many summers teaching drivers' education to Wayland HS students and also taught night classes for adults in Kalamazoo. Jim leaves behind his wife, Jean (Francisco) Tinsler, and five children and their families: Joanne (Tinsler) Palko, her husband, John and daughter, Juliet of Redwood City, CA; Jeffrey Tinsler and his wife, Beth (Dunsmore) of Costa Rica, and their two daughters, Amelia (Tinsler) Powell, and her husband, Marcus, and Carrie of Phoenix, AZ; Jane (Tinsler) Mulder, her husband, Bruce and their children, Lenny, Chad and Dori of Scotts, MI; Lt. Col. (Ret.) James Tinsler Jr., his wife, Deborah (Hayes) and daughters, Sarah and Chelsea of Las Vegas, NV; and June (Tinsler) Nezamis, her husband, Jim and children, Phoebe and Phillip of Fredon, NJ. We will dearly miss our patriarch who was forever devoted to caring for his wife and family, always there when we needed him and teaching us by example what a good husband, father and grandfather should be. He exemplified strength and character to his family and to many others along the road of his long, rich life. He was a gifted teacher and talented wood-craftsman; many young lives were enriched by his love of teaching and our homes will be graced for generations to come with the beautiful handmade treasures that he created. Last, but not least, we will miss his wonderful sense of humor that never left him even on the darkest days. Respecting his wishes, an informal memorial service will occur at a date yet to be determined. The family asks that those wishing to contribute in his memory will consider supporting those organizations that are altruistically dedicated to developing a non-invasive cure for all cancers. Arrangements were handled by Cook Funeral & Cremation Services.

WESCOTT, Jesse, 82, passed away early Saturday June 21, 2008 in the SJH Reg. Med. Ctr., Vineland, after an extended illness. Mr. Wescott was born in New London, Ct. raised in Vineland where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Elizabeth & Jesse Wescott, Sr. Mr. Wescott served in the US Navy aboard the submarine USS Moray (SS-300) during WWII. Before retiring Mr. Wescott was employed by the N.J State Police in the Marine Bureau working at several of the marine stations in S. Jersey. He was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order Of Police, V.F.W. and Elks. He is survived by his wife of 57 yrs., Lucy M. (nee Marghella) Wescott, his brother, Wade Westcott, Sr., nephews Wade Wescott, Jr. & Gary Wescott as well as several other nieces & nephews. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Args are by the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Rd., Vineland. To e-mail condolences & or tributes please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com

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