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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 09/17/08. - (Boston Globe) SEARLE, Maurice "Murray" of Newton Centre, MA, died September 14, 2008. Late US Navy World War II veteran, serving in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. Well known insurance agent for over 60 years in Greater Boston's Chinese community and throughout New England's Asian community. Life member of the Submarine Veterans World War II and the American Legion Post 328. Husband for 60 years of Isabelle (Mersicano) Searle. Father of Darryln Searle of Foxboro, Richard Searle and his wife Heather of Albuquerque NM and the late Robert Searle. Grandfather of Eric Searle and Adam Searle and is wife Lenore. Visiting hours will be held in the Eaton and Mackay Funeral Home 465 Centre St NEWTON CORNER on Thursday September 18 from 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. A Funeral service will be held at the Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 Walnut St, Newton on Friday at 1:00 PM. Interment at Newton Cemetery. If desired donations in Murray's name may be made to your favorite charity. For obit, directions or to send a note of condolence www.eatonandmackay.com Eaton and MacKay 617-244-2034 - (The Arizona Republic) NORDIN, Herlin L., 86, of Glendale, AZ, died at home on September 10, 2008. Herlin was born July 3, 1922 in Willmar, MN. At the age of ten his family moved to Rutland, ND where he lived until graduating from high school in 1939. Herlin served in the US Navy from 1940 - 1946. He was on board the USS Raleigh at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked on December 7, 1941. Subsequently, he requested submarine duty and survived five War Patrols saving downed pilots off the coast of Japan. On February 17, 1946, Herlin married Helen Gulleson, his high school sweetheart. After 62 years of marriage they were as much in love as they were on their wedding day. Herlin called Helen his B.W. (beautiful wife) until his last day. His successful career in sates (mainly related to agriculture) began in Minnesota, and continued on in Arizona after he and Helen moved here in 1971. A born salesman, he was coaxed out of retirement in his 70's to train novice salespeople. His passion for sports began as a boy playing baseball, continued as a father instilling his love of sports in his children, and in later years enjoying rounds of golf with dear friends. Until the day he died, he was cheering on the Arizona Diamondbacks, Cardinals, and ASU Sun Devils. Herlin was an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors, and served as the president of the Arizona chapter. His presentations to student groups inspired them to know their country's history. He was also a featured speaker at a Veterans' program in Laughlin, Nevada. His patriotism was always evident as he shared his World War II experiences. In the past few years he proudly served as a volunteer at the Veterans' Clinic in Sun City. Herlin, another one from "The Greatest Generation," has passed on to his eternal reward with his loving Lord. He is survived by his devoted wife, Helen, son Lyle, daughters Jane (Peter) Jenkins Julie (Russell) Wood, grandsons Ian and Neil Jenkins sisters Opal (Gerald) Hegle, Alice (Roger) Wells, Kathryn (Don) Stoterau, and Ann (Jim) Potticary, as well as many niece and nephews. A celebration of Herlin's life will be held at Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church 11025 N. 111th Avenue in Sun City, AZ (85351) on Friday, September 19th at 1:00. A light lunch at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Shepherd of the Desert's Memorial Fund which will be directly forwarded to Lutheran Social Ministries. Menke Funeral Home handled arrangements. - (The Sun Herald) BRYANT, William Allen "Bill", 83, was born January 9, 1925, in Charlottesville, VA., to Dr. Kirby Knapp Bryant, and Esther Davis Bryant. On September 9, 2008, Bill joined his beloved wife of 55 years, Lilly Exum Bryant, who preceded him in death on December 31, 2006; and their daughter Ellen Melissa Bryant who preceded them both on January 14, 2000. Bill was the loving husband of Lilly Exum Bryant. Together they resided at 11 54th Street, Gulfport, since 1952. Bill served honorably in the submarine corps of the U. S. Navy seeing action in the South Pacific during WWII. [R-17 & Sailfish] He returned to Oxford, MS and attended the University of Mississippi until he moved to Gulfport where he was the owner of an independent insurance adjusting firm until his retirement. Bill was devoted to his family. Bill is survived by his daughter, Sue Esther Dulin, and her husband, Tommy, of Gulfport, his son, William Rae Bryant, of Gulfport; his daughter, Lea Bryant Travis, and husband Kearn, of Hattiesburg; four grandchildren, Christina Lea Bryant and William Rae Bryant II, of Gulfport; William Kearney Travis and Leah Jeanette Travis, of Hattiesburg; and brothers, Dr. Kirby Knapp Bryant, Jr., of Anniston, AL. and Phillip Davis Bryant, of Oxford, MS. Special thanks to Barbara McLemore, his extraordinary caregiver, whose kindness and concern were a comfort throughout his illness. Dear Friend, Reverend Rachel Benefield conducted the private ceremony at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens on September 12, 2008. Condolences may be mailed to P.O. Box 820, Gulfport, MS 39502. Contributions in memoriam may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (Annual Fund), P.O. Box 4464, Houston, TX 77210-4464. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. 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Old Salt Posts: 461 Location: Medina, OH | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 09/17/08. Submariners who, Admiral Nimitz once said, "...helped turn around the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor." With gratitude for their service to our country. | ||
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