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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 10/15/08. - (Monterey Herald) EVANS, William Eugene "Squeaky", 83, a Monterey resident for 48 years, passed on peacefully surrounded by his loving family and caregiver, Delia on October 10, 2008, due to pneumonia. Bill was born in Milton, Florida on August 10, 1925 to Ena Victoria and John Ashley Evans. His family was part of the Dust Bowl Migration and arrived in California in 1934 when he was 8 years old. The family worked through tough times picking fruit and pruning trees in the orchards and fields, mainly in the Modesto area where the family settled. Long days of hard work cultured his strong drive to succeed and build a better life. His first effort at bettering himself was joining the National Guard at the age of 15. His time was cut short there once they found out he didn't meet the 17 year old age requirement. As with so many other challenges in his life, this was only a temporary setback. Immediately upon turning 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and went off to fight in World War II. His Navy years were, and remained, some of the proudest of his life. After an assignment on a battleship, he was accepted into submarine training school in New London Connecticut and upon completion, shipped out on a newly commissioned sub, the U.S.S. Segundo. He took much pride in being a submariner and treasured his Navy friendships and what his ship did to help us to victory in the war, including having the distinction of being the only sub on record to capture an enemy submarine. Bill returned to Modesto after the war and began a career as an electrician. He married Mary Martindale and started his family, which would include three children, Matthew, David and Elizabeth. He was called back to service briefly during the Korean War, but family obligations were the determining factor in declining to become a career Navy man. He always said that was one of the toughest decisions of his life. Bill became an electrician for Collins Electric Co. Inc in Modesto in 1953. His hard work and drive took him from Journeyman to Manager in three short years. He opened the Monterey branch of Collins in 1954, and remained Manager and part owner until his retirement in 1988. He married his second wife, Marian Gulley in 1968 and had three more children, William, Monica and Sarah. With six children, the family grew quickly with the addition of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was loyal and dedicated to Collins and his career, and was a driving force in the construction industry from San Jose to Santa Barbara for over 35 years. Under his guidance, Collins did the majority of the significant projects on the Monterey Peninsula, including Community Hospital, Marriotts, the Monterey Conference Center, The Aquarium, and numerous others. He took great personal pride in the success and reputation Collins achieved on the Peninsula. He loved to brag about his children and grandchildren, and they were always a great source of pride to him. He enjoyed sportfishing, and was an avid 49'ers fan. While the stroke he suffered six years ago may have slowed him physically, he remained mentally sharp to the end and was blessed by the love of his family and friends. He was never one to complain and refused to let the stroke give him a reason to begin. The stroke forced a departure from the family home in the historic Casa Buelna Adobe, which he took immense pride in during his 30 years there. Bill was short in stature at 5'8", but walked and lived like he was 6'5". He was always willing to take on a tough challenge, or if pushed, did not mind a little 'scrap' on occasion. Those who knew him knew his word was his bond. He was a good and loyal friend to those close to him, and a formidable foe to those who were not. Upon hearing of his passing, an apprentice he started out years back said simply, "The guy was a legend". Those of us who knew him would agree, and those who differ in opinion may have been on the short end of one of the aforementioned 'scraps'.Either way, he was one of a kind. We loved him, and he will be missed dearly. He is survived by his sister, Irene; brothers, Burt and Don; son, Matthew (Caroline); daughter, Beth (Marvin) Ellis; daughter-in-law, Marie; son, Bill (Chris); daughter, Monica; daughter, Sarah (Terry) Norbraten; nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Marian; son, David; brothers, Kermit and Floyd; and sister, Elsie.A viewing will be held at Mission Mortuary in Monterey on Thursday October 16, 2008 from 4:00 to 8:00pm. The funeral mass will be held at 9:30am in the San Carlos Cathedral Hall in Monterey on Friday October 17, 2008. A celebration of Bill's life will follow at The Monterey Beach Hotel from 12:00-4:00pm. Please join us there, even if you can't make the services. - (San Jose Mercury News) HARFORD, Alan Keith, 70, of San Jose, CA, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, October 12, 2008 with his family by his side. Born September 22, 1938 in Kingston, NY, where he grew up. He later joined the U.S. Navy and was assigned to the USS Nautilus Atomic Submarine. He was a Director of Business and Product Planning for Xerox and retired in 2001 after 30 years of service. Al was a member of Bow Hunters Unlimited Archery Club and was an avid hunter, fisherman and ultimate outdoorsman. Al was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elsie Harford. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Harford, his 5 children Kathy Mercer and husband Charles, Susan Pollock and husband Andrew, Alan Harford and wife Cookie, Marsha Conner and husband Lance and David Harford and wife Kristen, his step-children; David Gothard, Don Gothard and wife Christina. Al enjoyed all 12 of his grandchildren and hundreds of friends that will miss him dearly. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, October 15 at Bethel Church, 1201 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in his name. - (Victoria Advocate) MARTIN, Jimmie "Jim" F., 68, of Edna, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008. He was born on October 9, 1940, in Houston, to the late George and Marie Huff Martin. Jim served our country for four years as a Navy submariner. He was a paramedic-firefighter with the Houston Fire Department and retired after 25 years of courageous service. Jim is survived by his wife, Jewell Curlee Martin; son, Michael Green and wife Suellen of Pennsylvania; son-in-law, Andy Proffer; and grandchildren, Nick and Rachel Proffer, all of Highlands. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Stacey Proffer. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, Oct. 15, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Enon Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Wilson will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim's nephews, Jason Curlee, Brandon Curlee, Brian Bradley, Cody Bradley, Quentin Shutt, and Nathan Shutt. Honorary pallbearers are his nieces, Schana Yaws, Kendra "KK" Boone, Megan Muegge, Jamie Glascock, Amy Benson, and Lori Leftwich. Memorials may be made to the Edna Fire Department, 126 W. Main, Edna, Texas 77957 or the Ganado Fire Department, P.O. Box 264, Ganado, Texas 77962. Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221. | ||
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Old Salt Posts: 461 Location: Medina, OH | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 10/15/08. Gone but never forgotten as submariners whose duties secured our country's freedoms. Hadn't known about Segundo having been the only sub to capture an enemy one. Is this the one? 1945 - Submarine HIJMS I 401 surrenders to submarine USS Segundo at the entrance to Tokyo Edited by nancy 2008-10-17 12:52 PM | ||
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