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Master and Commander Posts: 1007 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Tuesday Obits https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. Coyote EARL .. .. ..Carlos Wayne Earl, age 86 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois. Born January 11, 1938 in Southmayd, Texas, Carlos Wayne was a son of John and Barbara (Harvey) Earl. He was raised in Southmayd and Whitesboro, Texas, and graduated from Whitesboro with the Class of 1956. Wayne then served honorably in the United States Navy between the years of 1957 and 1965. He completed U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School in 1961 and served on several submarines, including the USS Guavina, USS Trout, USS Picuda, and the USS James Monroe where he was a plank owner. Wayne worked for Texas Instruments in Plano, Texas and General Electric in Fayetteville, Arkansas, until 1972 when we moved to Illinois and worked for General Electric Company's Morris Operation until he retired in 2000. He was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and United States Submarines Veterans Inc. Wayne also took pleasure in gardening and maintaining his yard, and he enjoyed country western dancing. Survivors include his wife, Paulette Earl of Wilmington, and his son, David (Julie) Earl of Minooka, Illinois; four grandchildren: Alexander and Andrew Earl and Gracie and Carlin Quinn, all of Minooka; and many brothers and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers and sisters: J.W. Earl, Emmett Earl, Arietta Ders, Billie Earl, Zora Strieb, Louise Hankins, Mozell Hazelwood, Ruby Linstead, Beulah Mae Akin, and Nina Faye Ford. The family will receive friends for a visitation at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial with full military honors will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. BOSQUET .. ... ... CDR Bosquet N. Wev, Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 in Fredericksburg, VA. He was 94 years old. Born in Baltimore, MD, "Biscuit" was the son of RADM and Mrs. B. N. Wev ('27). He entered the Academy via a Presidential Appointment after prepping at Severn School. While at Annapolis, he was a crew team coxswain during plebe year, a dinghy sailor as a Youngster, and managed the dinghy team the last two years. Biscuit also served as company representative. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Navy ensign and married his Academy OAO, Anne "Petey" Campbell Armistead. Biscuit excelled as a Submarine Officer. Over his 20-year career in the Silent Service, he served in submarines including USS MANTA, USS CLAMAGORE, USS SEA CAT and USS SEA LEOPARD as executive officer. Shore assignments included teaching Sonar systems to U.S. and international students in Key West, FL and a support assignment in Millington, TN. In 1962, he joined USS JAMES MONROE (SSBN 622) under construction in Newport News. Biscuit served as the Blue Crew Navigator on his first nuclear powered submarine, enjoying deployments to Rota, Spain and Holy Loch, Scotland. His final assignments were spent serving on the staff of Submarine Forces, Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk, VA and the Pentagon, retiring in 1972. His civilian years were spent as a contractor in the Washington, D.C. area. Petey and Biscuit enjoyed 20 years in Arlington, VA, being very active at Grace Episcopal Church in Alexandria. As a USNA Alumni Association member and '52 Class President, he was an enthusiastic supporter at home football games. He shared his love of the Naval Academy and the Redskins with everyone he met, and was known for his extensive Blue & Gold and Burgundy & Gold wardrobe. In 1984, Petey and Biscuit moved to Annapolis and enjoyed many years of boating on the Chesapeake Bay and entertaining family and friends. Sailing aboard Holland America lines with the Jazz Cruise kept them busy for many years. They were very active at St. Anne's Episcopal Church where Biscuit served as Junior Warden for many years. Bosquet was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anne; as well as an infant son, "Little Bis." He is survived by his four children, Anne (Jim), Elizabeth (Pat), Diane (Dave), and Alex (Chellie); eight grandchildren, who knew him as "Gramps" and "Wix"; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Connie Algermissen. Services will be held at the Naval Academy St. Andrew's Chapel, followed by inurnment in the USNA Columbarium. Memorial donations may be directed to the Naval Academy Foundation. Along with the rest of his 1952 classmates, he leaves behind "tough shoes to fill." Well done, good and faithful servant. Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guest book, upload photographs, and share Wayne's memorial page via social media. Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington (815) 476-2181. | ||
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