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At random: Among the 'first' that Electric Boat Division has introduced into American submarines, have been the marine Diesel engine, the perfected use of the storage battery, the combination of battery and internal combustion engine, and the world's first adaptation of nuclear energy to propulsion in the USS NAUTILUS.

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MEALS .. .. Robert Nelson (Bob) Meals Santa Fe, NM- Robert Nelson Meals Jr., 81, formerly of Burnt Hills, NY, died Nov. 30 at home in Santa Fe, NM.
Bob was born in Schenectady, NY, to Robert N. Meals, a "silicone pioneer" chemist for GE and Eileen (Caley) Meals, a microbiologist. Bob graduated from Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School in 1960; his close friendships with several classmates endured until his death, and he was appreciated for his great wit and curiosity about all subjects. In 1961, Bob was awarded a NROTC scholarship at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA, where he received a degree in English in 1964. In 1961, he served on a ship that plucked astronaut Gus Grissom, the second American astronaut to fly in space, from the ocean, and in 1962 he was on a ship steaming towards Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. A US Navy officer from 1964 -1969, he began with a stint in submarines and nuclear power school, after which he served mostly on surface ships based in the Atlantic. His last assignment was teaching marine engineering at Navy OCS in Newport, RI.
Upon leaving the Navy, Bob graduated in 1972 from the University of Pennsylvania Law School with honors and as a member of the Law Review. Bob practiced law for 50 years and passed 5 state bar exams, beginning with Georgia (1972), then Florida (1973), Washington state (1990), Nevada (2002) and California (2003). Bob began his legal career in 1972 in Atlanta, GA, at the Troutman Sanders law firm. In 1975, Bob and two other attorneys formed their own boutique litigation firm, representing such clients as the Anheuser-Busch Companies. Relocating to Washington state in 1990, Bob defended physicians' professional interests, including economic, credentialing, licensing, privileging and peer review issues, and saving the careers of numerous physicians. From 2001 through 2005, Bob was general counsel for Women's Cancer Center, a group of 29 gynecologic oncology surgeons based in California and Nevada.
In 1987, Bob met Barbara "Bunny" Meals, the love of his life. They married in 1988 and in 1990 moved to Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, WA. Bob practiced law in Seattle for the next 24 years and Bunny constructed and operated a 5-star bed and breakfast business known as "Dove House" in Langley, WA, from 1994 - 2011. In 2008, Bob and Bunny bought a home east of Bozeman, MT, where they enjoyed watching black bears, moose, elk and fox pass by regularly. During the next six years, they commuted between Washington and Montana before leaving Seattle for good. Facing the need to downsize as they approached their late 70s, they moved to Santa Fe in April 2022.
Bob loved baseball, first as a high school pitcher and then as a fan, beginning with the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1950s and then the Seattle Mariners in the 1990s. He was also an avid sailor who sailed the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Florida and the Caribbean on his boat, the "Alltogether", during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and the waters around Puget Sound and Canada in the 1990s through 2012. Highlights were a 2-week "blue water" trip in 1979 from the British Virgin Islands to Florida with a stop only in Cap Haitian, Haiti, to replenish fuel, water and spend a day sightseeing, and a 2-week trip through the Grenadines in 1978. Bob also enjoyed his many other family trips, exploring most of the Western national parks, with numerous visits to their favorite, Yosemite, as well as reading, driving old BMW 2002s, and dabbling in model railroading.
Besides his wife, Bob is survived by a sister, Sarah F. Meals of Newbury, MA; a brother, Christopher C. Meals (Cindy) of Naperville, IL; three stepchildren from a previous marriage - Judy "Chyna" Darby of Santa Cruz, CA; Claire D. Joiner (Mark) and R. Clifton Darby (Chic), both of Gainesville, GA; two other stepchildren, Dr. Joanna York of Charlotte, NC and Rachel (Kate) Meals of Oklahoma City, OK, and several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ellen C. Meals; a brother, Michael E. Meals; and a stepson, John M. Edwards III.
Burial will be private at the Santa Fe National Cemetery for veterans.

PICARD .. .. Ronald James Picard, 77, recently passed away on December 13, 2023 in Crowley.
Visiting hours will be held on December 15, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel. The rosary recitation will take place at 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral services at 2:30 pm. Interment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Ronald attended McNeese State University. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service.
Ronald served in the United States Navy Submarine Service.

MITCHELL .. .. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend Donald Mitchell passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Don was born on September 19th, 1949 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Beryl and Marjorie Mitchell. The youngest of 4 boys, Don grew up in Houston Texas. While attending high school he met the love of his life, Marilyn and they have been together ever since. Don and Marilyn were married on July 7, 1969. He served in the US Navy from 1968-1972 on the USS Gudgeon submarine and achieved the rank of Quartermaster. After the Navy, Don began working in the crane business with his father. In 1982, he and Marilyn became owners of Mitchell Crane and over the next 40 years, Don was an invaluable member of the industry. He invented a belt-drive system for cranes and was awarded a US patent in 1985. In 1989 Don and Marilyn moved to Montgomery Texas. When Don became interested in olive oil, they planted a large olive orchard. The olives were harvested and the olive oil was bottled under their own label: Cottonwood Olive Oil. Don and Marilyn spent many happy years traveling to the far reaches of the globe. From Rome to Israel to South Africa, from China to Jordan; Don and Marilyn instilled a love of travel and adventure to their children and grandchildren. Don was a licensed boat captain and owned a sailboat and later, a cruiser which they sailed across the Gulf of Mexico to the Caribbean and back again; just one of their many adventures together. Don and Marilyn became members of Lakewood Yacht Club in Kemah Texas and in 2016 Don served as Commodore.
Throughout his life, Don's personality and wit endeared him to those who knew him. He was always ready to lend an ear when asked for advice, be generous with his time to friends and family, and to look for the humor in life. His unfailing support of those he cared about was as solid as a rock. We will miss his sense of humor and lively conversations on all manner of topics. He was one of a kind and will be missed dearly.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Beryl and Marjorie, and by his sons Joshua and Brian. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn; daughter Juliet and son-in-law Malcolm Stokes, Grandsons Travis Stokes and Daniel Stokes and granddaughter Hannah Hawkins and her husband Daniel; great-grandchildren Quinn, Sawyer and Liam; brothers Robert Mitchell and wife Gail, Richard Mitchell and Mike Mitchell and wife Kathy; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services are pending. You may leave written memorials to his family at www.shmfh.com

CAREW .. ... Henry Richard "Rick" Carew, age 75, of Katy, Texas was called home to be with his Savior on December 11, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.
Rick was born on December 28, 1947 to Wilma Jane Hood Carew and Herbert G. Carew in Baytown, Texas. After graduating from Katy High School as a second-generation graduate in 1967, he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Qualifying for submarine service, Rick first served on the U.S.S. Baya, followed by the U.S.S. Tang, both stationed in San Diego, California.
After an honorable discharge, Rick pursued his passion for photography while working at Olan Mills. Rick then started his own business, Carew Photography, which has been in business in Katy since its opening in 1975. He met many people who were considered friends and family while he captured their memories through his photography. He had an eye for the proper lighting and knew how to pay attention to detail to create beautiful portraiture. No matter where he went, he always had a camera in his hand and loved capturing special moments. Rick was a member of the Professional Photographers of America, Texas Professional Photographers, Southwestern Professional Photographers, and Professional Artists of Texas.
Rick was a beloved member of the Katy community and never met a stranger. He was always ready with a joke, wanted to make others smile, and genuinely cared for their well-being. When not taking pictures, Rick enjoyed collecting antiques, restoring vintage vehicles, and riding his Harley in the countryside.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents Jane Carew and Herbert Carew, brother Wesley Carew, and several extended family members. He is survived by his brother Neil Kent Carew, wife Judy, and his sister Sarah Carew Ryan, husband Bob. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Denise and Jeff Shaver, John Carew, Zachary Carew, Cheryl and Russell Stratman, Marc and Stacia Carew, Kimberly and Brad Kolojaco, Jennifer and Josh Hanson, and Katy and Ross Sheffield. He also had many great-nieces and nephews and other extended family members and close friends whom he loved.
Services will be held at Katy's First Baptist Church in Katy, Texas on December 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM, with the visitation held prior at 10:00 AM.
(NOTE: Rick’s brother Neil K Carew was a member of the USS RAY commissining crew in 1967 with the editor. Another deceased brother, Herbert W., was also a submariner, serving on Chivo and John C Calhoun.)

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