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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 03/06/09.
- (adn.com)
PETERSON, Axel John "Jack", 87, died February 22, 2009 at his home in California. A.J. or "Jack," as he was known, was born January 11, 1922, on Vashon Island, Wash., to Axel and Grace Petersen. He graduated from Vashon High School in 1940. Jack received his Bachelor of Science degree and Certificate of Naval Science from the University of Washington in 1944. He often said that he was in a hurry to graduate so he wouldn't miss World War II. He joined the Navy as an officer and served on the submarine USS Sea Devil (SS-400). After the war, he lived in the Seattle area before moving to Anchorage in the early '60s. Jack ran Arrow Lumber, "The Sign of the Arrow at Fireweed and Barrow," for many years, and opened one of the first Kitchen Design centers in the Northwest. He was involved with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, city commissions and many other civic organizations. Jack and his family enjoyed many outings at their cabin at Big Lake. He taught his grandchildren to fish and played a mean game of Monopoly. They used this cabin often, even after moving from Alaska, until it burned in the Big Lake fires of 1996. After retiring, Jack and wife Nancy moved to Tacoma, Wash., where they lived at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. Jack worked many hours on his golf game and poker skills while enjoying his retirement. Jack and Nancy loved to dance and at his granddaughter's wedding in 2007 still had the moves as they danced to "Bad, Bad, Leroy Brown." He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter and son-in-law, Colleen (Kelly) Faulkner and Dr. Bill Faulkner of Anchorage; grandchildren, Whitney Faulkner Eaton, Dr. Lindsey Faulkner McElligot, Hailey Faulkner and Jaime Faulkner; son and daughter-in-law, James and Laura Kelly and their children, Matthew and Madison of Vacaville Calif.; brother, George Petersen; and sister, Kaye Ward of Burlington, Wash.
- (Chicago Tribune)
TURLEK, Michael W., 82, of Lyons, IL, formerly of New Britain, CT, WWII Navy Veteran(Submarine). died Saturday, February 28, 2009 after long battle with cancer. Survived by his beloved wife, Gloria, nee Kucharchuk; cherished father of Stephen (the late Patricia), Carole, Donald (Christina) and Teresa; devoted grandfather of Michelle (Eric) Rank and SharonTurlek. Cremation and Inurnment will be private. Arrangements made by Tower Home For Funerals, 4007 Joliet Ave, Lyons, IL 60534 For info 708-447-7900.
- (Syracuse Post Standard)
GRAHAM, John C., 85, of Weedsport, passed away March 4, 2009 at the VA Medical Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He grew up in Ironton, OH, and was a graduate of the University of Michigan. Jack was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, serving 10 war patrols aboard the submarine USS FINBACK (230) in the Pacific during World War II. He was a member of the crew when the Finback rescued George H.W. Bush, the future 41st President of the United States, after he had been shot down during a bombing run. In Syracuse, Jack worked as an engineer for Sangamo Electric Co., before moving to south Florida, where he was a business owner. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Guy and Ena Belle Graham; and his twin brother, Bob. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Marty) Blumer of Weedsport; his son, Steve (Linda) Graham of Liverpool; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Jack is donating his body to medical science. Friends and family may call Sunday, March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at an open house to celebrate Jack's life at the Vernon Blumer residence, 9660 Bonta Bridge Rd., Jordan, NY. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits
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Obit Messenger results for 03/06/09.
