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- (The Berkshire Eagle)
CLARK, Jr., Charles Robert, CAPT, USN, Ret., 90, of North Egremont, died Tuesday, December 16, 2008, at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT, after a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He leaves his wife Edith "Micky" Bartholf Clark, and their children Robert Louis Clark of McLean, VA., Anne Copeland Clark of Bedford, NH, and Edith Campbell "Dibby" Clark of Falls Church, VA. Bob Clark was born on May 28, 1918, and raised in Plattsburg, N.Y. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, VMI, for one year, 1934, before being appointed to the Naval Academy, graduating in the Class of 1939. After graduation, he served on the cruiser USS SAN FRANCISCO, the destroyer USS FAIRFAX, and the battleship USS TEXAS. In December 1941, he was assigned to the Submarine School in New London, Conn. After serving a year each on the submarines USS O-2 and USS DACE, he was ordered to the Commissioning Detail of USS SENNET as Executive Officer. He made three war patrols in this position before fleeting up to Commanding Officer (CO) for one more patrol. Going into the Sea of Japan through minefields, he sank four Japanese ships. He was awarded the Navy Cross for this action. Following World War II, he set up the Submarine Sonar School in Key West, Fla. Later, he was CO of the submarine USS QUILLBACK which was assigned to the Navy Underwater Sound Laboratory in New London, Conn. From there, he spent a year in the Office of Naval Research in Washington, D.C., before going back to sea as CO of the destroyer USS HAWKINS, and then returning to the Destroyer Force Atlantic Staff in Newport, R.I., for two years. On leaving the Staff, he was assigned to Havana, Cuba as US Naval Attache (1957-1960). He was there throughout the Cuban Revolution including almost two years of Fidel Castro's rule. Just before the US broke relations with Cuba he was assigned as CO of the destroyer tender USS TIDEWATER in Norfolk, Va. After one year, he was ordered to the Staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. While in the Intelligence Section, he predicted the location where the Soviet missiles would be found in Cuba and received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for this contribution. His last active duty was three and a half years as US Naval Attache, Madrid, Spain. On retirement, he worked for Merrill Lynch as a Financial Consultant for 16 years. During this time he was active in the Navy League of the US, serving as National Treasurer for two years and Assistant Treasurer for eight years. Earlier, when still on active duty, he had founded the first Overseas Council of the Navy League in Havana, Cuba. After retiring from Merrill Lynch in 1983, Bob and Micky lived half the year in their home in southern Spain, which they had built in 1972, and the other half in North Egremont. In 2004, they sold their house in Spain and moved permanently to North Egremont. During the three winters of 2004-2007, they took three month round-the-world cruises. In June 2008, Bob moved to Noble Horizons in Salisbury, Conn. FUNERAL NOTICE: Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Stockbridge. He will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 19, 2008 from 4 until 7 p.m. at FINNERTY AND STEVENS FUNERAL HOME in Great Barrington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United States Naval Academy Foundation through Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. Remembrances, memories and reflections may be sent to the family through www.finnertyandstevens.com
- (The Tribune Star)
THOMAS, John Joel, 89, died Wednesday, December 17, 2008, in Union Hospital. He was born in Terre Haute, to John William Raymond Thomas and Marie Cattell Thomas, on October 18, 1919. He graduated from Gerstmeyer High School and attended the University of Hawaii while stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II. He volunteered with the U.S. Navy and served with the Navy Submarine Service, in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. For several years, he owned and operated Wabash Valley Food Sales, then was employed as general manager of a Chevrolet and Oldsmobile automobile agency in Brazil. John was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ, U.S. 41 North, National Sons of the American Revolution, the Vigo County Historical Society, the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, the National Trust of Historic Preservation. He was a former member of Terre Haute Elks Lodge 86. John was a humorist. He appreciated the simple life. His friends enjoyed him and he loved them. Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Ruth Shake Thomas, whom he married on April 12, 1941, in Terre Haute. His dear and caring family include his son, John Brian and his wife Amy, who was like a daughter to him, both of Terre Haute, a daughter, Carolyn Marie Beatty of Terre Haute, a daughter, Sherry Ann and her husband Professor Thomas Pegg Hustad of Bloomington. He was blessed with six grandchildren, Kathleen Hustad and her husband Derek Hester of Minneapolis, Dr. John Hustad and his wife Tara of Greenwich, R.I., John Christopher Thomas “J.C.” of Terre Haute, Matthew James Thomas of I.U. Bloomington, Neil Beatty and Lee Hinesley of Terre Haute; and two great-granddaughters. He also is survived by several beloved nieces and nephews, including John Champer and his wife Jeanne and their children, Thomas and Jacqueline of St. Louis, who were so kind to uncle John.John was preceded in death by his sisters, Ernestine Houston Eddington, Hazel Champer and Beatrice Hagerman; a brother, Stanley Thomas; and an infant granddaughter, Andrea Cattell Beatty. Funeral services and military services by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 in Callahan and Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25th Street, with the Rev. David Grubb officiating. Burial will be in Highland Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 19, 2008, and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Those who wish may make contributions in his name to Northwest Church of Christ at U.S. 41 North and Florida Ave., Terre Haute, IN.
- (Valley Morning Star)
KIRKLAND, Jean Elmo, 88, of Waco, TX and a long-time resident of Harlingen, TX passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 in Waco. He was born July 25, 1920, and grew up in Georgia. He received his degree in General Engineering (Aeronautic Option) from the Georgia Institute of Technology and was a member of Pi Kappa Phi. While at Georgia Tech, Jean belonged to the Naval ROTC. In 1942, he was commissioned as an Ensign and served on the submarine USS Barracuda. In 1943, he reported for flight training beginning at Texas Christian University and going on to Dallas Naval Air Station and then to New Orleans Naval Air Station. He was a primary flight instructor and trained Free French students. He was then ordered to Memphis Naval Air Station as an experimental test pilot and engineer. Jean married Annabelle Davis of Dawson, TX in 1943. They had three children, Jean Elmo III (Jay), Ann and James. Jean had many business experiences including working as a Hudson dealer in partnership with his father, partnering with his father-in-law and brothers-in-law at the Farmers Gin Co. of Abbot, TX and running the Texas Gin Co. in Santa Rosa, TX, which was later renamed Davis-Kirkland Gin Co. He also farmed in the Santa Rosa-La Feria area from 1960-1992. Jean was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Rosa and of Harlingen, serving in executive positions such as Lt. Gov. Division II, president and director. He also served on the board of directors of the Texas Cotton Ginners Association, the Texas Independent Ginners Association and the Lower Rio Grande Valley Ginners Association. Jean was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Elmo and Marie and his son, Jay. He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Annabelle; daughter, Ann Jarboe, and husband, Wally of Dallas, TX; son, Jimmy and wife, Jean of Woodland Hills, CA; grandsons, Michael Shane Kirkland of Atlanta, GA and Davis Kirkland of Woodland Hills, CA. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 20, at Mont Meta Memorial Park Cemetery, 26170 State Hwy 345, Harlingen, TX. Visitation will be 6:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home. Jean was born July 25, 1920 in Atlanta, GA. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our ``Memorial Guestbook'' at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. July 25, 1920 - December 15, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
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Obit Messenger results for 12/19/08
