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| Plankowner Posts: 5024 Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger results for 11/16/08. - (The Olympian) ARNE, Edward A., 71, passed away in Yuma, Arizona, November 3, 2008. He was born to Irwin and Coral Arne in Gig Harbor, on March 22, 1937. After attending Peninsula High School, Ed joined the Navy and proudly served in the submarine service. He began his electrical career in the Navy and received his IBEW apprenticeship in 1960. He worked as an electrician across the United States until 1985, when he went to work for the State of Washington as an Electrical Construction Inspector. Upon his retirement in 2000, Ed and his wife became snowbirds, spending his winters in Yuma, Arizona and his summers in Olympia. Ed is survived by his wife Joyce; mother Coral Arne; two brothers, Larry and Tim Arne; two daughters, Susan Green and Kelly Saenz; two stepdaughters, Teri Hoskins and Penny Rasmussen; three sons-in-law; and ten grandchildren. His father and two brothers, Arvid and David, greeted him in Heaven. A Celebration of Ed's Life will be held at the Olympia Elks (1818 4th Ave) Sunday, November 23rd at 2:00 p.m. - (The Palm Beach Post) McDONALD, Jr., 'Jack' John Joseph, 67, died on November 9, 2008 at Wuesthoff Hospital in Rockledge, FL. A native of Illinois whose family moved to West Palm Beach, FL, Jack graduated from Palm Beach High School in 1959. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. Known as 'JJ' to his classmates, he graduated with the Class of 1963, a member of the 14th Company. He remained at USNA after graduation to teach sailing to the Plebe Class of 1967. Following that assignment, he completed nuclear power training and Submarine School in 1965 and immediately reported to USS HENRY L STIMSON for five Polaris deterrent patrols. After attending advanced Polaris Weapon School at Dam Neck, VA he again reported to USS HENRY L STIMSON in January, 1968 where he served as Weapons Officer and then Engineer Officer for eight patrols. After a tour at BUPERS as the Submarine Department Head Detailer, he reported to USS WILLIAM H BATES in April, 1974 as Executive Officer after an SSN indoctrination operations in USS TREPANG. He then commanded USS PINTADO (SSN 672) for four years. His memorable tour included operations in the Arctic Basin, a visit to Auckland, New Zealand and operations in the Straits of Hormuz in support of the first Carrier Battle Group in the Northern Arabian Sea in response to the hostage situation at the U.S. Embassy in Iran. His subsequent tours were as COMSUBPAC Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor, COMSUBGRU 7 Chief Staff Officer, COMSUBPAC N6 where he directed Trident SSBN operations in the Pacific, and finally Fleet Intelligence Officer on the staff, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He retired in August, 1991. Jack was delighted that his entire career revolved around operational submarines, as he somehow escaped any new construction, overhaul and non-submarine staff assignments. In his short business career, he represented NUS (later Halliburton NUS) in nuclear marketing in Korea in 1992. In 1993 he worked for Atlantic Research Company (later Computer Data Corporation) in Chinhae, Korea. He then retired to the Philippines where he resided in Olangapo City and Subic. He worked as a volunteer at the Retired Activities Office, Subic Bay and was the Asia representative on the Secretary of the Navy's Retiree Council for ten years. His awards include the Legion of Merit and eight awards of the Meritorious Service Medal. He is survived by his parents, Grace and John McDonald of Cocoa Beach, FL, his wife, Cynthia, sons Scott and John ('JM'), daughter Erin, five grandchildren, and his sister Jill (Bill) Rock. Expressions of sympathy for the family may be sent to his parents at 200 South Banana River Blvd., #2406, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. Internment will be at the new VA cemetery in Palm Beach County. - (Syracuse Post Standard) McNEILL, Richard James "Jim", CDR, USN, Ret., 78, joined his fellow military veterans who perished before him on November 11, 2008. Born June 19, 1930, in Baldwinsville, New York, to Archardbald James McNeill and Floy Loveless, his early years were greatly influenced by his sister, Dorothy, and her husband, Cecil Reeves, whom he admired greatly and loved as a father figure. After graduating from Syracuse Central High School, he was befriended by the late Tony Rausa and his wife, Jo, and their son, John, who assisted him greatly in obtaining his degrees in agriculture and electrical engineering from Union College, Schenectady, New York. He believed in and loved his country and served faithfully and honorably with the U.S. Navy Submarine Service for more than 20 years, until he retired on March 1, 1971. During his military career, he received numerous medals, awards, commendations and campaign ribbons, such as the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Korea, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation with the Gallantry Cross, to name a few. He married his first love, "Mickey," who preceded him in death and blessed him with three children and seven grandchildren, all of whom have survived both parents. On January 20, 1978, he married his sweetheart, Lorraine Despain, with whom he had resided for over 30 years, until his passing, along with his faithful four-legged companion, Suzy Que. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in his name to any Veterans Organization of your choosing. Falardeau Funeral Home Online Guest Book At FalardeauFH.com | ||
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Old Salt Posts: 461 Location: Medina, OH | Subject: RE: Obit Messenger results for 11/16/08. With my gratitude to these three Brothers of the 'Phin for their service in protecting our country's freedoms. | ||
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