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ROBERTS .. .. ..Gary Dennis Roberts, 75, of Custer, passed away February 20, 2024, in Custer, SD. Gary was born March 26, 1948, in Highland Park, MI, to Andrew and Patricia (Briggs) Roberts. After serving 20 years in nuclear submarines, he retired in 1990 from the U.S.Navy. He also retired from the Idaho National Laboratory as a Quality Assurance Engineer.
Gary's faith in Christ was reflected in the many ways he helped others and volunteered. While living in Idaho Falls he was active in the soup kitchen, church Vestry and Senior Warden, Kids Camp, multiple mission trips and attended Education for Ministry. After moving to Custer, he served at his church, Outlaw Ranch, the VFW and the Storehouse.
Gary is survived by his wife, Carol, the love of his life for 55 years. He is also survived by his daughter, Amy (Joe) Hartel; grandchildren, Andrew (Sara); Victoria (Grant); Hope; Grace and great grandchild, Christopher. He was predeceased by his parents and his son, Matthew.
A celebration of Gary's life will be held 11:00 A.M., Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Custer Lutheran Fellowship in Custer, SD. Memorials may be given to Outlaw Ranch, 12703 Outlaw Ranch Road, Custer, SD 57730.
BISHOP .. .. .. Robert Lee Bishop, 83, of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, set sail on February 20, 2024. Born on July 12, 1939, in Staunton, Virginia, in the same bed his Mother was born in, Bob was a man of few words and many adventures.
Bob's only child, Brenda, was his whole life. He never got over losing her, and Joan.
Bob served with honor in the United States Navy, achieving the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer on the USS Sam Houston. Bob was hand picked to go to Nuclear Submarine school. Following his military service, Bob continued his career at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, where his expertise and leadership in staging were highly regarded.
Bob was a Freemason, and a Shriner. Bob was quiet about his service to the community. Bob often said "I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life…" before giving you some of the best advice you have ever gotten. Bob was also an amazing storyteller. From running with the bulls in Rota, Spain, to watching the glittering light of the full moon on the Med, or making the trips to Holy Loch, Scotland, Bob saw so much of the world in the Silent Service.
He is survived by his sisters, Lavinda Curl ( Tuck,) and Anita Mathews, and nieces Jimi Taylor, Erin Wright, in addition to his extended family in West Point Kentucky and Staunton, Virginia.
Bob was preceded in death by his dear daughter, Brenda Lee Bishop, and Brenda's Mother, Joan Marie Bishop. Bob was also preceded by his Mother, Maryanne Taylor, father, Harry Bishop, step-father, English Collins Taylor, his brother, English Brent Taylor , and a baby sister, Nancy Marie Bishop.
A Graveside Service will be held on March 1 at 10:00 AM at Calvary Cemetery in Portsmouth, NH. The Farrell Funeral Home in Portsmouth is assisting with the arrangements.
Bob's legacy of service and kindness will forever be remembered by those who knew him. He was the kind of neighbor who would keep an eye out for you, slip your good dog a milk bone dog biscuit through the fence, and share his prized rhubarb. He had plans for a garden this Summer, and never stopped missing his beloved Joan and Brenda.
JOHNSON .... ... Delbert L. Johnson Jr. January 9, 1948 - January 14, 2024
Delbert L Johnson Jr., better known as Del, passed away on January 14, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Del was born on January 9, 1948 in Morenci, Arizona to Elizabeth Beauford and Delbert L Johnson Sr. Del was raised in the Morenci and Safford, Arizona areas; Del recalled working cattle ranches with his Pa and uncles in Morenci, Arizona and Ruidoso, New Mexico. He always appreciated the benefits of ranching.
Del's parents relocated to Yuma in the early '60s, where he attended local schools and graduated from Kofa High School. Soon after graduation Del joined the U.S Navy, serving from 1966 to 1970, his sea tour assignment was on the USS Segundo 398 Submarine.
After his military service Del held various jobs; until he landed the job of his dreams and went on to work for the US Government Department of the Interior / Bureau of Reclamation as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic / Foreman and retired after 30+ years of government service.
Del is survived by his loving wife, Maggie; his son, Joe (Yvonne) Ramos; daughters, Jennifer Johnson, Jaime Singh (Lee); grandsons, Joe Ramos Jr., Anthony Castro, Mo Southard; granddaughters, Jasmine Edens (Rich), Caitlin Castro, Havan Dudenhoefer (William); great grandchildren, Sadie Edens, Aidan Edens, and Will Dudenhoefer.
Del was a kind soul, he did not care what you looked like or what you owned, he saw that person as a human being that deserved to be treated with respect.
Del was a true patriot, and for the past 14 years Del and Maggie hosted Veteran's Day celebrations at their home for their veteran friends; veterans ranging from the Korean War up to Afghanistan. All veterans were welcomed, honored and celebrated for their service to our great country. And, so it is fitting that Del's Celebration of Life will be held on Veteran's Day November 11, 2024, at the Johnson residence.
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