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At random: The Grampus and Pike were commissioned in ceremonies at Mare Island the same day, Thursday, the 28th of May 1903. A young naval officer, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur III, older brother of General Douglas MacArthur, assumed command for both vessels at the same time.

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Posted 2024-02-29 1:58 PM (#104629)

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KIRCHEIS .. .. .. Orono - The light of my life dimmed February 27, 2024, with the passing of my incredible husband of 60 years, Frederick W. Kircheis. Fred, born on September 7, 1942, in Hartford, Connecticut, and was the son of Rudolph and Anna Kircheis, of Newington, Connecticut.
He is survived by his wife, Sue; and two sons, David Kircheis of Hingham, Massachusetts, and his wife, Danfeng, and Dan Kircheis of Carmel, Maine, and his wife, Kari. He was predeceased by his brother, Richard Kircheis and is survived by Richard's wife, Erma; his sister, Shirley King and her husband, Gary; and sister and brother-in-law, Jane and David Kidder. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Lauren and her husband, Nolan, Aaron, Brianna, Ella and Alex; as well as many nieces and nephews of whom he was especially fond.
Fred was a 1962 graduate of Mitchell College in Connecticut and a 1967 graduate of the University of Maine. In between those years he served his country in the U.S. Navy submarine service during the Cuban missile crisis. Fred was employed by the State of Maine as a Fisheries Research Scientist. He dedicated much of his career researching arctic charr, traveling throughout the northern hemisphere to work and learn from others in his efforts to conserve the species here in Maine. Wherever he went he made close friends with whom he stayed in touch throughout the remainder of his life. Fred retired from the State of Maine as Executive Director of the Atlantic Salmon Commission in 2003.
Outside of work Fred put his energy into the farm in Carmel and into his many hobbies. He spent countless hours restoring and maintaining our 1890s farmhouse, working in the gardens, maintaining the orchard and managing the woodlots. His hobbies were too many to count but included most of all boat building and restorations, hunting, fishing, foraging, reading, conversing with friends and family, and building new connections. Fred had a wealth of knowledge, was a jack-of-all trades, and a close friend and mentor to many. Most of all Fred was a dedicated loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed by all.
A celebration of Fred's life will be held Sunday, March 17, at Dirigo Pines, Orono from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to The Viles Arboretum (where granddaughter, Lauren, is Asst. Director), 153 Hospital Street, Augusta, ME 04430 or The Penobscot Theater (where grandson, Aaron is employed) 131 Main St., Bangor, ME 04401.

WRIGHT .. .. .. Daniel Patrick Wright passed away on February 16, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 58 years old, born on October 23, 1965, to Richard and Janet Wright, in Newfane, NY. He graduated from Newfane HS in 1983 and attended NY Institute of Technology.
Dan lived in various areas of NYC before joining the U.S. Navy in 1989. He was stationed in San Diego and Honolulu on board the U.S.S. Olympia, a nuclear submarine, until 1994. While on military leave, Daniel sustained a life-threatening accident that would affect the trajectory of his life, suffering a spinal cord injury, leaving him with quadriplegia. For the next thirty years, Dan lived in his own home in St. Petersburg, FL., facing many challenges, with the help of amazing caregivers.
He strived to find purpose and had many accomplishments including attending the University of South Florida - St. Petersburg, where he earned a BA degree in History. He also participated in a literacy program, teaching adults to read. Daniel assembled a 28,000 piece jigsaw puzzle which hangs in the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. Daniel's artistic talents included charcoal drawings, portraits, watercolor paintings, marble sculpting and aerial photography. He loved the Tampa Bay Rays, was an expert at GeoGuessr and never missed Jeopardy.
Daniel was generous, giving to many charities and anyone who needed a helping hand.
In addition to his mother Janet, Daniel is survived by his siblings Michael (Sue) Wright, Julie (Michael) Carter, Karen E. Wright, and six nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Richard.
Donations may be made to Daniel's favorite charity, UNICEF: K.I.N.D. Kids in Need of Desks.

TURNER .. .. .. It is with great sorrow that the Turner family announces the passing of James William Turner, better known as Jim.
On February 25, 2024, Jim lost his battle with cancer at the age of 80. Jim is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; his siblings, Terry, Beverly, Larry, Patricia, David, and Pamela; his children, Michelle and Melanie, his grandchildren, Willow, Hannah, TJ, and Truman; and great-grandchild, Miles.
Jim was born on August 31, 1943, in San Francisco, CA. He graduated Santa Monica High School. Shortly after high school, Jim joined the United States Navy. The military quickly noticed Jim's intelligence. As such, he was among a small group of sailors selected to serve as an inaugural crew member of the NR-1, the first nuclear powered deep diving research and recovery vessel of its kind. During sea trials, Jim, the lowest ranked sailor on board, had the distinct honor of being personally selected by the famous Admiral Rickover to pilot the submarine. Jim not only successfully piloted the ship, but he also took her down to a depth of three thousand feet (her designed depth limit), with a smiling Admiral Rickover next to him. Jim went on to attend the University of Pittsburgh while working a lengthy career in the control room of the first commercial nuclear reactor in Shippingport, PA.
Mary Lou and Jim met at a social outing in Southwick, MA in 1965. They later married and had two daughters. In 2016, Jim and Mary Lou delighted in seeing friends and family celebrate their 50 years of marriage.
If you played bridge with Jim, you likely envied his ability to concentrate, use of logic, and astute bidding and card play. He also enjoyed tackling the most fiendish sudoku puzzles he could find.
As a young man, Jim enjoyed crafting surfboards, gifting one to his younger brother before enlisting. He impressed his daughters by undertaking hobbies such as making sundials. Jim was also a self-taught flautist, entertaining his family by playing beautiful music after dinner. He played like a child with his daughters in the swimming pool when they were young. He treasured his Harley Davidson and scared us all with his passion for the open road. Jim's love of reading was surpassed in later years by a devotion to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Jim did not start as a pet lover; however, after years of living with his wife, Jim became the consummate pet dad to their beloved dogs and cats.

An informal survey of friends and family all remarked about his quiet intellect, contagious laughter, and gifted story telling. If you have a fond memory of Jim, we encourage you to share your memory with his family.
There will be no funeral. Instead, we ask that you brew a cup of coffee, grab some friends and play a hand of bridge, attempt to complete a challenging sudoku, or enjoy quality time with your favorite pet.
In lieu of flowers, Jim would appreciate donations being made to Donte's Den Animal Sanctuary, 6801 283rd St E, Myakka City, FL 34251, (dontesden.org), as they provide on-going care for his cherished dogs.

SJOSTROM .. .. .. Leonard Carl Sjostrom (Len), a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, peacefully passed away at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina, on February 28, 2024. Born on August 21, 1944, at the Lying-In Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Len's journey touched the hearts of all who knew him.
Len is survived by his adoring and devoted spouse, Nancy Vaught Sjostrom, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage. Len considered meeting and marrying Nancy a profound blessing. He often expressed gratitude to the Lord for aligning their paths. Len leaves behind a legacy of love through his children Leonard Carl Sjostrom, Jr. (wife Erin) and Matthew Wade Sjostrom (wife Arica), his stepdaughters Stephanie Dabbs (Lemuel) and Nicole Tootle (Michael), his cherished grandchildren Maggie, Will, Wade, Hugh, Heather, Todd, Ryan, Zach, Logan, Dylan, Kyle (deceased), Maggie and Reef, and his precious great grandchildren Ansley, Bennett, Reid, and Aspen. He is also survived by his sister Doris Sjostrom Gilfilian and her husband George, along with nieces and nephews whom he loved as his own children.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Len graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1968, embarking on a distinguished career that started on submarines and ended with him recruiting the next generation of naval nuclear power engineers. After 28 years of active service, he retired as a U.S. Navy Captain (Reserves). After retiring from active duty, Len began another government career where he equally excelled in various managerial roles at the Department of Energy Savannah River Site. Len's commitment to his country brought pride to him and his family.
Beyond the military, he served as a self-appointed Sea Scout reunion chairman, a Naval Academy Blue and Gold Officer, and a Sunday School teacher. Len relished his annual sailing trips with friends and family, crafting and woodworking with his father's tools, extensive international travel, and, most importantly, quality time with his cherished family whom he never missed a chance to be with or celebrate. In his later years, Len could often be found soaking in the view of the marina and open water from the balcony of his Hilton Head Island condo.
A memorial service to celebrate Len's life will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Rowland-Ford Funeral Home, 637 W Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841. Following the service, Len's family invites close friends to a reception at The Crowne Plaza North Augusta, 1060 Center Street, North Augusta, South Carolina 29841.
In lieu of flowers, Len has requested donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, or through the organization's website: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. The family expresses gratitude for the support and condolences during this challenging time.

ORR .. .. ... Samuel Richard Orr, 91, of Taylors, SC, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at his home. Born on July 15, 1932, in Okmulgee, OK he was the son of the late John Edward Orr and Mary Virginia Tucker Orr. He was a Veteran of the US Navy Submarine Service.
He is survived by his wife: Marjorie Jo Huntsinger Orr, sons: Christopher Richard Orr and John Kelly Orr and wife Michele. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his brothers Robert Irwin Orr and John Tucker Orr.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at North Hills Church, 4952 Edwards Road, Taylors, SC, with Pastor Alan Bunn officiating. Burial will be held at 2pm with Military Honors at MJ Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the Church from 10am to 10:30am. The family will be at the home.

KARRAN .. .. .. Richard "Dick" Karran of Geneva passed away August 21, 2023, just shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born August 24, 1931 to Richard and Bertha (Miller) Karran. Dick spent his early years between Cleveland (where he was born) and Geneva, graduating from GHS in 1951. He served in the Navy on the USS Queenfish Submarine during the Korean War before marrying his high school sweetheart, Blythe Lister, on May 15, 1954 and having son Bentley in 1958.
He worked second shift as a machinist at TRW for over 26 years. After retirement, Dick enjoyed his cats, scenic drives around Geneva, wildlife and birdwatching, spending time with his two grandchildren, eating cookies and ice cream, and telling stories of his youth and Navy experiences.
Dick will fondly be remembered by his son Bentley (Cheryl) Karran, grandchildren Tyler and Tessa Karran, sister-in-law Joanne (Joe Nolan) Goodell, nieces Vera (Mark) Shafer, Elvira Gawne, and Jaye (Chris) Athy, and nephew Clay (Melissa) Nielsen.
He was predeceased by his wife, Blythe; Sisters: Eleanor (Edwin) Gawne and Evalyn (Ruffy) Heikkinen and Sister-in-Law Arlene (Eric) Nielsen.
A private family burial at sea will be held at a later date.
Walker Funeral Home in Geneva has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Walkergeneva.com.

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