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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 11/06/08.
- (San Diego Union-Tribune)
BROWN, George, 85, El Cajon physician, died September 12, 2008, after a long illness. In 1941, he was recruited by the Naval Academy to play football. He graduated in 1944 as a member of the class of '45. The Academy accelerated the four year program to three years during World War II. He served on the ill-fated USS Indianapolis until he was accepted into submarine school. He hoped to see more action in submarine service. However, before he graduated from submarine school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the War had ended and the stark tragedy of the Indianapolis had occurred. After serving in submarines for three years he resigned from the Navy to attend medical school at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland. Four years later he reentered the Navy for his internship. He started his private practice in 1954. During those years, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. He enjoyed being the doctor for San Diego State football team for 15 years. He founded a free medical clinic at the City Rescue Mission in downtown San Diego and flew medical missions to Mexico. His sister, Martha Mitchell, formerly of San Diego, her two daughters, Sharon Seykota and Carol Sargent, survive him. His sister Pat Boone's three children, Bob Boone, Rod Boone and Terry Strandemo, as well as his sister Bette's two daughters, Vikki Auth and Kristi Benson of New Mexico, and his wife of 63 years and their children also survive him.
- (Standard-Times)
LUHMAN, Wallace Ray, TMC(SS), USN, Ret., 84, of Swansea, died Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Husband of Mary (Arruda) Luhman, his wife of 62 years. Born in Hammond Township, Polk County, MN, son of the late Emory E. & Annie Laurie (Dewar) Luhman. A retired 30 year veteran of the US Navy, Chief Luhman served in WW II and Korea. Many of his years of duty were in submarine service aboard the USS Lionfish & USS Tusk. Father of Mrs. Brendan (Barbara) Gahan of Dartmouth; grandfather of Mrs. Bryan (Karyn) Leonard; great-grandfather of Zachary, Cody & Payton Leonard. Services will be held Saturday at Silva-Faria Somerset Funeral Home, 84 County St., Somerset at 2 PM. Interment in Vinnicum Woods Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4-8. www.silvafaria.com
- (The Virginian Pilot)
HAYES, Jr., A. Michael, CAPT, USN, Ret., 84, died November 4, 2008, at his home after a 4-year battle with melanoma. Born in Baltimore April, 19 1924, Mike was the son of A. Michael Hayes and May Westcott Hayes. He is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Mary Martha; his son and daughter-in-law, retired U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas Mather Hayes and Sharon K. Hayes; his daughter, Elizabeth Hayes Mullins and husband James Mullins; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother and sister-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. James W. Hayes of Charlottesville, Va. Mike was predeceased by his sister, Mary Kendall Eaton and a great-granddaughter, Emily Grace Hayes. Mike graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June of 1945 (with the Class of 1946) and served 26 rewarding years on active duty, which were highlighted by four commands at sea including the submarine USS Sea Owl (SS-405) and the destroyer USS Power (DD-839). Upon retirement in 1971, Capt. Hayes was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Beginning in September of 1973, Mike taught science in the Virginia Beach school system for 15 years. Mike wanted his students to develop a keen interest in science as they looked at future learning opportunities. Additionally, Mike began exploring his interest in the Civil War and was an avid historian. As a result, Mike and Mary Martha took numerous trips that recounted the history of the United States while visiting all 50 states. Services will be held at noon Saturday in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Sandbridge Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Atlantic Shores Employee Gift Fund, Wachovia Bank, 1200 Atlantic Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Laskin Road, is handling arrangements.
- (Imperial Valley Press Online)
CHERLAND Sr., Derek D., 60, passed away October 29, 2008. Born on July 30, 1948 in Minnesota, Derek moved with his family to El Centro in the late 50's. He attended Central Union High School, served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy, and returned to El Centro in the early 70s working at Ameron Wire & Steel, where his coworkers elected him President of the local Steelworkers Union. Following Ameron's closure in 1974, Derek spent 16 years as an Instrument Technician at the Imperial Irrigation District Steam Generation Plant. During that period, Derek was a member of the IBEW local 569, and volunteered time with El Centro Pop Warner football. Derek spent his final years in the Jacumba area. He enjoyed his sons, friends, camping (as one of the founding members of SPAM), barbeques, and art. Most of Derek's artwork carries a Native American theme due to his love for their culture. Four sons, Sean, Derek Jr., Carl, and John with one grandson Xane, and ex-wife Alfreda, survive Derek. He has two brothers, John (wife Sherry), Dean (wife Karen), and a sister Renee. His parents, Nora and Milt Cherland, preceded Derek in death. If you are interested in attending a remembrance for Derek on Sunday, November 9 in El Centro, contact 323-633-0844.
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Obit Messenger results for 11/06/08.
