It is with a very heavy heart that I share with you our
loss of Tim Nelson, VMW Chapter 3 President in
Bellingham, Washington.
Tim was a proud Marine who served in Iraq and
participated in the Battle of Fallujah. He was married
to Elisha last summer, attended Western Washington
University and worked at the Bellingham Vet Center.
Tim Nelson took his life with his own hands on July 26.
Suicide Prevention
Veterans at risk for suicide may be suffering from a
combination of emotional, physical and environmental
factors and view suicide as the easiest way to end
their pain.
If you think someone may be suicidal, no not
leave him or her alone. Try to seek immediate
help from the
VA National Suicide Prevention Hotline1-800-TALK
(8255), from his or her physician, nearest
hospital emergency room, or call 911.
If possible, eliminate access to firearms or
other potential tools for suicide, including
unsupervised access to alcohol and medications.
A person who appears suicidal needs
immediate mental health assistance and
treatment.
Membership Personal Mission Request
I am asking each of you who receives this note to
call a fellow veteran. Call the names on your roster
that haven't yet made it to a meeting, someone you
served with, someone at church or work. Check in
with them -- see if they are struggling. This is
work that the VA simply cannot do.
Help your chapter leadership create a strong support
system in your community.
Chapter 3
Tim Nelson's thoughtful questions and meaningful insight
helped to mold this organization's development. His
dynamic personality brought his community's Modern
Veteran's together and he will be forever missed.
In closing, I ask that you please take a moment to
send your regards and encouragement to
our VMW Chapter 3.
Warmest regards,
Julie
Mock, President
Veterans of Modern Warfare, Inc.
Veterans of Modern Warfare, Inc. | #33107, POB 96503 |
Washington | DC | 20090
Robert J. Lilly Jr., 41, of Lawrence Township died Tuesday, Aug. 5,
2008, at South Jersey Healthcare HospiceCare Unit in Bridgeton
following an extended illness.
The husband of Junell Shakelton Lilly, he was born in Millville
and was the son of Robert J. Lilly and Leslie Edwards Lilly of
Dorchester. He had lived at his present address for more than 15
years, and prior to that had been a resident of Dorchester and
Millville. Prior to retiring on disability, he had been employed as
a corrections officer with the Southern State Correctional Facility
in Delmont for more than 15 years. Robert was a veteran of the U.S.
Army, serving in the Gulf War. He was a member of the Cornerstone
Christian Life Center in Landisville, and was an avid hunter,
fisherman and camper. He was a Dallas Cowboys football fan.
Besides his wife and parents, survivors include one son, Robert
J. Lilly III of Lawrence Township; two daughters, Gabrielle Lilly
and Gracie Lilly, both of Lawrence Township; three brothers, James
Lilly and Gus Lilly of Dorchester, and Lee Lilly of Leesburg; one
sister, Bobbi Joy Chard of Millville; maternal grandmother, Helen
Edwards of Millville; paternal grandmother, Irene Chew of Millville;
and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Joyce Shakelton.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Monday at Padgett
Funeral Home, 1107 State Highway 77, Upper Deerfield Township.
Burial will be at Laurel Lawn Cemetery in Upper Deerfield Township.
Friends may call between 10 a.m. and noon Monday at the funeral
home.
Written condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral
home's Web site at
www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
MATTHEW
W. LINDER, age 41. Passed away suddenly July 16,
2008. Loving husband of Julie L. (nee Paxson);
beloved son of Donald and the late Nancy (nee Carr);
dear brother of Donna Hart (Kevin), Charles Linder,
Lisa Linder (Paul) and Michelle Kvaka (Mark). Gulf
War Veteran, U.S. Navy. 16-year veteran of Bay
Village Fire Dept. Member of Elks Lakewood Lodge No.
1350. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July
19 at 10 a.m. at the DANIEL L. BERRY & DONALD
MARTENS AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 26691 DETROIT RD.,
WESTLAKE. Rev. Scott Henderson officiating.
Interment Restheaven Cemetery in Avon. FRIENDS MAY
CALL FRIDAY FROM 3-9 P.M.
www.berrymartens.com
James M. Rogers, age 46, of Layton, UT, formerly
of Oak Forest, beloved fiance of Ruth Salinas;
dearest son of Mildred and the late Donald Rogers;
loving brother of Donna Rogers, Don
(Victoria) Rogers and Dan (Vivian) Rogers; fond
uncle of many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and
nephews. Mr. Rogers was a Sgt. U.S. Army, Gulf War
Veteran and now in the Utah National Guard. Funeral
Thursday, July 31, 9:15 a.m. from The McKenzie
Funeral Home, 15618 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest,
to St. Damian Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy
Sepulchre. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m.
708-687-2990 .
WESTBROOK Ray L. Westbrook, age 50, July 5,
2008, in Anchorage, Alaska. Preceded in
death by parents Margaret and Marshall
Westbrook, sister Linda Rogers and son Aaron
Westbrook. Survived by children, Jason
(Christine), Anthony, Joel, Stephanie
(Arthur), Randi, Rachel and Megan;
grandchildren, Savannah and Kennedie; 1
brother and 2 sisters; former wife, Amy
Westbrook and former wife, Barbara
Westbrook. Ray, a Staff Sgt proudly served
our country as a Gulf War Veteran in the US
Marine Corps. A longtime resident of
Grandview Heights; a high school football
player who graduated in 1976 from Grandview
Heights. Avid outdoorsman who loved fishing
and hunting. A gathering will be held
Monday, July 14, 2008, at 6 p.m. at the
SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME VICTORIAN VILLAGE
CHAPEL, 34 W. 2nd Ave., where a memorial
service will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the
National Wildlife Federation or
www.nwf.org. Sign the online
guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries
George A. Cladas Died - July 27, 2008 PLAINFIELD -
George A. Cladas, 39, of South Pine St., Plainfield
passed away on July 27, 2008. He is survived by his
mother Anna Cladas-Voebel and his step father George
Voebel of Plainfield. He was predeceased by his
father Andrew Cladas. George was a Gulf War Army
Veteran, he also worked for C & M Wire. George was a
devoted and faithful Christian. He was a member of
the Abundant Life Center of Norwich. A Memorial
Service will be held Friday August 8, at 7pm at the
Abundant Life Center, 207 Main St, Norwich. Oak
Grove Cremation Service in care of arrangement.
WESTBROOK Ray L. Westbrook, age 50, July 5,
2008, in Anchorage, Alaska. Preceded in
death by parents Margaret and Marshall
Westbrook, sister Linda Rogers and son Aaron
Westbrook. Survived by children, Jason
(Christine), Anthony, Joel, Stephanie
(Arthur), Randi, Rachel and Megan;
grandchildren, Savannah and Kennedie; 1
brother and 2 sisters; former wife, Amy
Westbrook and former wife, Barbara
Westbrook. Ray, a Staff Sgt proudly served
our country as a Gulf War Veteran in the US
Marine Corps. A longtime resident of
Grandview Heights; a high school football
player who graduated in 1976 from Grandview
Heights. Avid outdoorsman who loved fishing
and hunting. A gathering will be held
Monday, July 14, 2008, at 6 p.m. at the
SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME VICTORIAN VILLAGE
CHAPEL, 34 W. 2nd Ave., where a memorial
service will follow at 7 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to the
National Wildlife Federation or
www.nwf.org. Sign the online
guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries
Bata-Jones,
Lt. Colonel Bonnie RN FNP age 61, of Excelsior, MN
passed away at home on July 24th, 2008 following a
courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born May
19, 1947 in Grafton, ND. Daughter of the late Myron
and Blanche (Zahradka) Bata of Adams ND. She
attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Minot, ND
where she completed her RN program in 1968. She then
went on to earn her Bachelors degree of Medicine at
Western Michigan University in 1977. She obtained
her FNP certificate from the University of Grand
Forks in 1978. Eleven years later, she earned her
Masters degree in Education, also from the
University of Grand Forks. She has worked as an
Assistant Clinical Professor at the University
Minnesota School of Nursing, in the Family Nurse
Practitioner program since 1993. Bonnie was a Lt.
Colonel in the US Army Reserves, retiring in May
2007 after 24 years of service that took her all
around the world. She is a Veteran of the Gulf War,
serving overseas in Abu Dhabi in 1991. In 1988, on a
mission in Seoul, Korea, she met MSG Darrel Jones,
whom she married in April of 1990. She is survived
by him as well as her daughter, Janette (Matt)
Engelbrecht, brothers, Joe (Patty) Bata and Marlin
Bata, niece, Karla (Marc) Haug, nephews, Chris
(Penny) Bata, Joey Bata and Mark Bata, as well as
many other loving relatives and friends. Bonnie's
spirit will also live on through all of the people
she has befriended, cared for, mentored and loved.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 29,
2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680
Mill street, Excelsior. Visitation 5-7 PM Monday in
the Gathering Space at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church and one hour prior to the Mass at CHURCH. A
memorial service will be held at St. Catherine's
Catholic Church of Lomice, in rural Lawton, ND on
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 3:00 PM. Interment St.
Catherine Cemetery, Lomice, ND. Memorials to the
Tri-Valley Migrant Head Start/Health program (218)
281-0550 Huber Funeral & Cremation Services The
Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
www.huberfunerals.com
Jacqueline Buckley
Jacqueline Buckley
On July 19, 2008, our beloved sister, Jacqueline
Marie (Bernhardt) Buckley left us to be with the
Lord. She fought long and hard to survive to an old
age. Just short of her 57th birthday she was called
home. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
July 28, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler
Parkway, Bismarck. Burial will be in the North
Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Jacqueline, daughter of Jack and Martha Bernhardt,
was born in Bismarck in 1951 and raised in
Strasburg. She was widowed twice. She was united in
marriage to Don Buckley, a wonderful man, with whom
she helped raise his children. Don was taken after a
rewarding marriage of 11 years. She then married
Philip "Red" Buckley and was blessed with nine years
of blissful marriage until Red passed away.
Jacqueline served 12 years in the U.S. Army as a
mental health specialist. She was a veteran of the
first Gulf War.
Jacqueline was a loving, nurturing spirit who
returned to Bismarck in 2003, to help care for her
mother (and best friend), Martha. She often said she
didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up;
she tried out many options while going back to
college to explore nursing, nutrition and
occupational therapy while working as a care giver.
She was gracious, giving, observant and insightful.
She had a quick, witty sense of humor. Jackie could
be as tough as a piece of steel and soft as melted
butter.
Jackie enjoyed many hobbies including sewing,
crafting, creating jewelry, cooking, playing cards,
shopping, quilting, reading and woodworking. She was
a wonderful cook and could figure out how to fix
almost anything.
She loved life and sought to find the beauty in
everything and the good in everyone she met. She
endured with dignity her journey through the pain of
her illness. She was a warrior.
Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Jack;
her sister, Kathryn; and her husbands, Don and Red.
She is survived by her mother, Martha (Lacher)
Bernhardt; four brothers, Jim and Eloise (Nelson)
Bernhardt, Richard and Marla (Zonker) Bernhardt,
Robert and Brenda (Noel) Bernhardt and Jeff and
Suzanne (Kuhn) Bernhardt; four sisters, Jeanne
Bernhardt, Rosie and Dave Markwed, Marlys and Leon
Morgenstern and Mary and Jim Wheeler; her loving
friend, Sonny, and his family; her stepchildren; her
grandchildren; her nieces and nephews; and her vast
network of very special friends.
Go to
www.parkwayfuneral.com to share memories of
Jacqueline and sign the online guest book.
Noel Lefebvre
Noel
A. Lefebvre, 52, of Midwest City, OK, formerly of
Webster, MA, died suddenly on Monday, July 7, 2008.
Noel is the son of William P. Lefebvre of Davenport,
FL and Patricia M. Lefebvre, who preceded him in
death. He is the husband of Cynthia M. (Sweet)
Lefebvre, formerly of Worcester, MA, currently of
Midwest City, OK. Besides his wife, he leaves two
sons, Dillon J. Lefebvre and Mark A. Lefebvre, both
of Midwest City, OK a brother, William P. Lefebvre
of Cary, NC two sisters, Deborah A. Stevens of
Noblesville, IN and Yvonne Rusack of Oxford, MA 5
nieces, 1 nephew and 1 great-niece. He graduated
from Barlett High School, Webster, MA in 1974, where
he was an outstanding football player for three
years. He was the first person to be awarded the
Vincent F. Sabatinelli MVP Award twice and the first
player on the losing team to receive the award. In
October 2004, he was inducted into the Barlett High
School Sports Hall of Fame. After Barlett High
School, he joined his brother Bill at Nichols
College where the two paired as running backs for
the next two championship seasons. At Nichols, he
was named to several ECAC teams, including All New
England Conference, New England Conference Player of
the Year, and the New England Conference All Star
Team. He held many rushing records at Nichols that
were only just recently broken. He was a 20 year US
Air Force serviceman with a rank of Tech Sergeant
and veteran of the Gulf War. A memorial service will
be held Wed., July 9, at 7 PM at Bill Eisenhour NE
Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. A memorial fund has
been established in Noel's name at the First
National Bank of Midwest City: ''Noel Lefebvre
Memorial Fund''.
David M. Rusty Akins Jr.
LEESVILLE - Services for David M. Rusty Akins
Jr., 50, will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at
Barr-Price Funeral Home, Historic B-L Chapel, with
the Rev. Tom Mims officiating. Burial will follow in
Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Tri County Hospice, 13795
C.R. Koon Hwy., Newberry, SC 29108.
Mr. Akins died Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Born in
Greenwood County, he was a son of Bettie Leopard and
David M. Akins Sr., was a member of First Baptist
Church of Leesville and the Saluda Classic Car and
Truck Club. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran,
serving in the first Gulf War - Desert Storm and was
a retired truck driver.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Pat Harmon
Akins, his parents of Leesville, a stepson, Dwayne
(Tiffani) Harmon of Leesville, a stepdaughter,
Kimberly Lawson of Leesville, a brother, Ronnie
(Teresa) Akins of Leesville, a sister, Diane (James)
Hamel of St. Matthews, grandchildren, Page Odom and
Payton Harmon, nieces and nephew, Tara Hamel, Austin
and Olivia Riley.
Robert Lynn 'Bobby' Bell
MANILA, Ark. - Robert Lynn
"Bobby" Bell, age 47, of Manila,
died early Wednesday morning,
July 30, 2008, at his home.
Born at Jonesboro, he had been a
Manila resident most of his
life. He was a 1979 graduate of
Manila High School and had
attended Arkansas State
University, pursuing a master's
degree in communications. He was
a U.S. Navy veteran of the
Persian Gulf War, having been
stationed on the USS Bunker
Hill. He received awards as a
Navy rifle and pistol
sharpshooter, and earned two
Good Conduct Medals.
While in the Navy he was
certified as a high-voltage
electrician, where afterward he
worked for Nucor-Yamato Steel
near Blytheville as a master
electrician.
Bobby was a big man with a big
heart. He enjoyed spending time
with family and friends and
riding motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Robert
and Glays Bell, his maternal
grandparents, Sam and Lera
Bollinger and by his father and
mother-in-law, Gerald and Diane
Zahm.
Survivors include his wife,
Paula Zahm Bell of the home; two
sons, Christopher Lin Bell of
Pascaquola, Miss., Nathan Samuel
Bell of the home; his daughter,
Hailey Mae Bell of the home; his
parents, Robert Bruce Bell of
Monette, Patricia Ann Bollinger
Jolliff of Manila.
Funeral services were 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 2 at the Howard
Funeral Chapel in Manila, with
the Rev. Jerry Pentecost
officiating. Burial followed in
the Manila Cemetery, with the
U.S. Navy Funeral Team providing
military honors. Serving as
active pallbearers were Terry
Ford, Ed Bishop, Gordon May, Ken
Westmoreland, Darrell Eden and
Brad Bollinger.
Serving as honorary pallbearers
were Artie Bollinger, Coy Mac
Boyd, Logan Wallace, Tim Carter,
Cody Griggs, Beau Robert Griggs,
Clifford Browning and Bobby
Tucker.
The family received visitors on
Friday, Aug. 1 from 6 until 8
p.m., at the Howard Funeral
Chapel in Manila.
Online guest register is at
www.howardfuneralservice.com.
Peter S. Guzzo
GUZZO Peter S., 49, of Spring
Hill, FL died on Thursday July
24, 2008. Mr. Guzzo was born in
Passaic, NJ, lived in Lyndhurst
for 20 years then California for
10 years and he was a Current
resident of Spring Hill, FL for
the past 19 years. He was a Navy
Veteran who served in The Gulf
War (1982-92). He worked as a
Computer Consultant, a private
pilot, and was an avid coin
collector.Peter was the beloved
son of Salvatore M. Guzzo of
Lakewood and the late Florence
N. (nee Walz) Guzzo (1997),
loving brother of Anthony Guzzo
and his wife, Michele of
Lyndhurst and Carol Ann Guzzo
and her husband, Craig Flug of
Oakland, and dear uncle of
Anthony, Lauren, Rachel, Mia
Guzzo and Christopher
Flug.Relatives and friends are
invited to attend the funeral
from Nazare Memorial Home, Inc.,
403 Ridge Road, Lyndhurst on
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 8:30
AM then to Our Lady Mount Carmel
Church, Lyndhurst where at 9:30
AM a Funeral Mass. Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery, North
Arlington. Visiting hours
Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. In
lieu of Flowers, donations can
be made to: V.A. Outpatient
Clinic, 9912 Little Road, New
Port Richy, FL 34654, Attn.
Jeanne R. Botz.Please visit us
at our website
www.nazarefuneralhome.com
Joseph Wayne Reynolds
Retired
Chief Petty Officer NORTH
AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into
rest Monday, August 4th, 2008,
Chief Petty Officer Joseph Wayne
Reynolds, United States Navy
Retired, beloved husband of
Debra Reynolds and son of Anna
Laverne Johnson McZilkey (Tony)
Belvedere, SC and the late
Joseph Henry Reynolds. Born in
Augusta, GA, he had been an area
resident most of his life. A
veteran of the Gulf War, Wayne
proudly served his country in
the United States Navy until his
retirement after twenty one
years of dedicated service. He
enjoyed fishing, golfing,
bowling, target shooting, and
was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Additional family members
include sisters, Anne Reynolds,
North Augusta, SC, Debbie
Burckhalter, (Joe) North
Augusta, SC, and Susan McBeath,
(Mark) North Augusta, SC; and
nephews, Mark Meeks, Steven
Sanders, and Patrick Sanders.
Funeral services will be held
Friday, August 8th, 2008, at 10
o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Langley,
SC, with Dr. Gary Redding
officiating. Interment with full
military honors accorded will
follow in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Graniteville, SC.
Friends may call at the home of
Debbie and Joe Burckhalter, 105
Lake Murray Dr., North Augusta,
SC (Lakes and Streams). The
family will greet friends
Thursday, August 7th, 2008, from
6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher
Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, U.S. Hwy. #1, Langley,
SC. Sign the guestbook at
AugustaChronicle.com
Robert J. Lilly Jr., 41, of
Lawrence Township, died at the
South Jersey HospiceCare Unit,
in Bridgeton, on Tuesday, Aug.
5, 2008, following an extended
illness.
The husband of Junell Shakelton
Lilly, he was born in Millville
and was the son of Robert J.
Lilly and Leslie Edwards Lilly,
of Dorchester. He had lived at
his present address for over 15
years and, prior to that, had
been a resident of Dorchester
and Millville.
Prior to retiring on disability,
he had been employed as a
corrections officer with the
Southern State Correctional
Facility, in Delmont for over 15
years.
Robert was a veteran of the U.S.
Army, serving in the Gulf War.
He was a member of the
Cornerstone Christian Life
Center, in Landisville, and was
an avid hunter, fisherman and
camper. He was a Dallas Cowboys
football fan.
Besides his wife and parents,
survivors include: One son,
Robert J. Lilly III, Lawrence
Township; two daughters,
Gabrielle Lilly and Gracie
Lilly, both of Lawrence
Township; three brothers, James
Lilly and Gus Lilly, of
Dorchester, and Lee Lilly, of
Leesburg; one sister, Bobbi Joy
Chard, of Millville; maternal
grandmother, Helen Edwards, of
Millville; paternal grandmother,
Irene Chew, of Millville; and
several nieces, nephews, aunts
and uncles. He was preceded in
death by his mother-in-law,
Joyce Shakelton.
Funeral services will be held at
the Padgett Funeral Home, 1107
State Highway 77, Upper
Deerfield Township, on Monday,
Aug. 11, at noon.
Burial will be in Laurel Lawn
Cemetery, Upper Deerfield
Township.
Friends may call at the funeral
home on Monday morning between
10 a.m and noon. Written
condolences may be sent to the
family through the funeral home
Web site at
www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
Mark W. Gabrielson
Gabrielson Mark W.,
age 35 of Zimmerman, died accidentally on 7-15-03. US Navy
veteran and US Army Reserve Desert Storm veteran. Survived by
wife, Randee and her children, Valerie and Mark; father &
mother, Ross & Dianne Gabrielson; 3 sisters, Sonia (John)
Shafer, Jodi (Dan) Pearson, Jessica (Scott) Sorrick; and many
nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by a nephew, Joey Blad.
Visitation Thurs from 5:00-8:30 PM at Peterson-Grimsmo Chapel,
250 East Broadway, Monticello. Committal service Fri at 1 PM at
MN State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Ripley. Peterson-Grimsmo
763-295-2918
Kevin Moellenberndt
1963-2008
GRANT CITY, Mo. -
Kevin James Moellenberndt, 44, Grant City, a former
Fayetteville, N.C., resident, died Sunday, July 6, 2007, at his
home.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Moellenberndt.
Survivors include a son, Alexander; former spouse, Debora; and
mother, Geri Polin, all of Fayetteville; stepmother, Suzanne
Straight, Shenandoah, Iowa; brothers, Chris, Grant City; and
Michael, Shenandoah; sisters, Donna Tinebrik, Sedro Wooley,
Wash.; and Tammy Briggs, Shenandoah; and seven nieces and
nephews.
Kevin served in the 82nd Airborne, was a Desert Storm veteran
and received the South West Asia Medal for service.
He was a former commander of the Disabled American Veterans
chapter No. 46 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Kevin was very active in disabled athletics locally and
nationally. He received the National DAV-VA Freedom Award from
the 1993 winter sports clinic.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23,
at the Prugh-Dunfee Funeral Home in Grant City. A memorial
service was held Wednesday, July 16, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Church in Fayetteville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
family for the benefit of his son, Alexander; or the Wounded
Warrior Program.
Technical
sergeant, U.S.A.F., retired
Debra I. Kern, 53, of Alamogordo, passed away July 15, 2008, at
the family home.
She was born Aug. 17, 1954, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Howard and
Irene Hirst. She was a U. S. Air Force veteran who retired Jan.
1, 1999, after serving in Desert Shield and Desert Storm. She
was a life member of the VFW, American Legion and Disabled
American Veterans. She enjoyed playing softball and her pets.
She married Jack Kern May 27, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Kern, of the family home;
and her sister, Diane Hirst, and her mother, Irene Hirst both of
Sarasota, Fla.
Memorial services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 30,
2008, at the VFW Post 7686, U.S. Highway 70 West, Alamogordo.
Direct cremation has taken place under the care of PCS Direct
Cremation Services.
Louis Ray "Bo" Bohannon
BOHANNON, LOUIS
RAY "BO", 48, of Paisley, passed away July 5, 2008. Louis
was born on January 28, 1960 in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of
Louis Bohannon, Sr. and Christine Shumate. Louis was retired
from the US Air Force and was a veteran of Desert Storm. He was
preceded in death by his sister, Patricia
Bohannon and his stepfather, Gerald Shumate. Louis is survived
by his loving wife, Kathy Bohannon of Paisley; son,
Jason (Amber) Bohannon of Fort Walton Beach, FL; mother,
Christine Shumate of Canyon City, CO; and two step- brothers,
Kenneth Shumate and Henry Shumate of Penrose, CO. Funeral
services for Louis will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 6PM
at the Collison Family Funeral Home Gramkow Chapel. A visitation
for family and friends will held on Friday, July 11, 2008 from
4-6PM at the Collison Family
Funeral Home Gramkow
Chapel. Arrangements are entrusted to COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATORY GRAMKOW CHAPEL, 500 E. Airport Blvd.,
Sanford, FL 32773. 407-322-3213
TAZEWELL, Va. — Donald Luther “Red” Bowles, Jr.,
age 39 of Tazewell, Va. died Friday, July 25,
2008 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in
Richlands, Va. following a lengthy illness. Born
September 4, 1968 at Welch, W.Va. he was a son
of Donald Luther Bowles, Sr. of the Mile Branch
community of Iaeger, W.Va. and Eilene Keene
Bowles of North Tazewell, Va. He was a United
States Army Veteran of Operation Desert Storm,
serving in the Middle East; he was a member of
the 82nd Airborne Division. He was an avid
hunter, WVU fan, and coached little league
football for the Baptist Valley Tigers. Donald
was employed by Del Rick as a heavy equipment
operator.Survivors in addition to his parents,
include one son, Stephen Andrew Bowles of the
home; one daughter, Stephanie Anne Bowles of the
home; two brothers, Jacob Bowles and wife,
Jessica of Bradshaw, W.Va. and Allen Bowles of
the Mile Branch community of Iaeger, W.Va.; four
sisters, Theresa Bowles of Hillsville, Va.,
Annie Daniels of Welch, W.Va., Jessica Viers and
husband, John of North Tazewell, Va., and
Donella Bowles and fiancé, James Crigger of
Tazewell, Va.; four nephews, Kevin Daniels, Jr.,
Mason Daniels, Johnny Viers, and Kevin Bowles;
three nieces, Diane Daniels, Cori Daniels, and
Kayla Viers.The family will receive friends at
Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home from 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2008, where a funeral service
will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev.
Spencer Oxford and the Rev. John Wheeler
officiating. Military graveside rites will be
conducted by members of the Barns-Beavers VFW
Post #7136 in Tazewell, Va.Burial will be
private.Online condolences may be sent to the
family c/o Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home at
psfh@richl.twcbc.com.
TAZEWELL, Va. — Donald Luther “Red” Bowles, Jr.,
age 39 of Tazewell, Va. died Friday, July 25,
2008 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in
Richlands, Va. following a lengthy illness. Born
September 4, 1968 at Welch, W.Va. he was a son
of Donald Luther Bowles, Sr. of the Mile Branch
community of Iaeger, W.Va. and Eilene Keene
Bowles of North Tazewell, Va. He was a United
States Army Veteran of Operation Desert Storm,
serving in the Middle East; he was a member of
the 82nd Airborne Division. He was an avid
hunter, WVU fan, and coached little league
football for the Baptist Valley Tigers. Donald
was employed by Del Rick as a heavy equipment
operator.Survivors in addition to his parents,
include one son, Stephen Andrew Bowles of the
home; one daughter, Stephanie Anne Bowles of the
home; two brothers, Jacob Bowles and wife,
Jessica of Bradshaw, W.Va. and Allen Bowles of
the Mile Branch community of Iaeger, W.Va.; four
sisters, Theresa Bowles of Hillsville, Va.,
Annie Daniels of Welch, W.Va., Jessica Viers and
husband, John of North Tazewell, Va., and
Donella Bowles and fiancé, James Crigger of
Tazewell, Va.; four nephews, Kevin Daniels, Jr.,
Mason Daniels, Johnny Viers, and Kevin Bowles;
three nieces, Diane Daniels, Cori Daniels, and
Kayla Viers.The family will receive friends at
Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home from 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday, July 27, 2008, where a funeral service
will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. with the Rev.
Spencer Oxford and the Rev. John Wheeler
officiating. Military graveside rites will be
conducted by members of the Barns-Beavers VFW
Post #7136 in Tazewell, Va.Burial will be
private.Online condolences may be sent to the
family c/o Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home at
psfh@richl.twcbc.com.
Memorial
services for Michael Eugene Foster, 43, of
Longview will be held at One O'clock pm
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Chapel of Rader
Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road with Reverend
Darius Johnston. He passed away Wednesday, July
9, 2008 in Longview. Michael was born June 21,
1965 in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was a salesman
for Smith Services. He was also a Veteran of
Desert Storm serving in the U.S. Marines. He is
survived by his children, Drew, Zachary and
Brittany Foster of San Pedro, California;
mother, Linda Collins and husband Kenneth of
Conroe, Texas; father, Noah Foster of Bon Air,
Alabama; sisters, Melinda Carr and husband
Ernest of Spring, Texas, Cindy Danley and
husband Robert of Sylacauga, Alabama; brothers,
Gary Blake and wife Malisa of Ft. Worth, Texas,
Don Allegro of Bon Air, Alabama; his girlfriend,
Misty Pospisil; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jason
Foster; and step-mother, Angelia Foster. In lieu
of flowers memorials may be made to V.O.C.A.L.
C/O Miriam Shehane P.O. Box 4449 Montgomery,
Alabama, 36104. Please sign the guest book at
www.dailybreeze.com/obits. A memorial guestbook
may be signed at www.raderfh.com.
James Wilkinson Taylor Jr. " Jimmie", "
James Army of One", " Daddy-O" 1971 ~
2008 Hero, Husband, Father, Son,
Brother, and Friend James gave his life
while trying to save the life of
another. A true patriot, he died on the
Fourth of July, 2008.James was born
August 23, 1971 in Salt Lake City, UT to
James W Taylor Sr. and Diane McAllister.
The first child of four, James was a
leader from the beginning. He joined the
military immediately following
graduation from high school. A veteran
of Desert Storm, he served as an army
medic while stationed in Germany. He
continued his education at SLCC where he
graduated from nursing school and
received a commission as a 2nd
lieutenant in the Army Reserves. He was
currently serving as a combat medic
instructor with the 9th Battalion 4th
Brigade 104 Div (IT) based out of Camp
Parks, CA. His dedication to his country
and the memory of those who served
before him was shown in tribute by three
successful runs in the Bataan Memorial
Death March. He truly loved his country
and was proud to serve in the Army
Reserves. James married the love of his
life, Traci L. Pedersen, on February 18,
1994 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Their
family grew with James Mason, Weston
Gary, and Jackson Wade. James' three
sons were truly the pride and joy of his
life. From Red Sox games, to movies, to
being outdoors, and just being together,
they spent every free moment as a
family. As an RN James worked in the
emergency departments of LDS Hospital,
IMC, and St Marks. His passion for
serving others was especially shown when
he started his job as a flight nurse
with Classic Lifeguard. He loved making
the commute to Page, AZ knowing he would
fly to save lives. He saw beautiful
sights no one else would see, and saved
countless lives of those who had little
hope. His true dedication was shown when
he gave his life while trying to save
another. Our special thanks go out to
the staff of the Flagstaff Hospital.
Their dedication to James was shown by
the countless non-stop hours by his side
trying to save his life. Our thoughts
and prayers are with the six other
families who lost their loved ones in
the sky over Flagstaff, AZ. He is
survived by his eternal wife Traci, his
three sons Mason, Weston, and Jackson.
His mother Diane McAllister. His father
James (Colleen) Taylor Sr. His brother
and sisters, Shane (Noelle) Taylor,
Laurie (Chuck) Brady, and Tami (Thad)
Smith. Many nephews, nieces, uncles,
aunts, cousins, and friends. He is
preceded in death by his grandparents
Jack and Dorothy McAllister, Owen Fox
Taylor, and Dolores Ruby Taylor. Funeral
Services will be held on Sat., July 12,
2008, 12 noon at the Murray North Stake
Center, 5200 S. 700 W. Family and
friends may call Fri. evening from 6-8
p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E.
10600 S., and from 11-11:45 Saturday at
the Stake Center. Online condolences at
www.larkincares.com In lieu of flowers a
memorial fund has been set up for James'
family at any Zions bank.
Keith Allen Ley
1967 - 2008
Keith Allen Ley, age 41 of Elwood, died
July 26, 2008 in Largo, Florida as a
result of an accident.
He was born February 5, 1967 in Goshen,
Indiana. He was formerly an Electronics
Technician for Circuit City in Florida.
He was a dedicated United States Marine
Corps Veteran, and he served two tours
during Desert Storm in Iraq. He also
formerly worked at the Pentagon during
his military service. He was a 1985
Graduate of Alexandria High School. He
loved football, baseball, and wrestling.
Most of all, he loved his children and
family.
Survivors include: Mother – Patricia
Ruth (Bragg) Wilson of Elwood; 2
Children – Jason Andrew Ley and Morgan
Annalise Ley both of Bradenton, FL; 2
Sisters – Mitzi and husband Troy Doan of
Elwood and Debbie (Ley) and husband Mark
Mundy of Elwood; and 2 Nieces – Tiffany
Doan and Destiny Mundy both of Elwood.
He was preceded in death by his father –
Elmer “Frank” Ley, Jr.
Funeral Services will be conducted at
6:00 PM Monday, August 4, 2008 at
Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood
with Todd Bragg, a member of the family,
officiating. Cremation will follow the
services. Visitation will be held from
4:00 to 6:00 PM Monday prior to the
funeral at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral
Home. Full Military Honors will be
conducted by the Elwood V.F.W. Post 5782
Honor Guard at the funeral home
immediately following the funeral
service.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the family through the funeral home to
assist with unexpected funeral expenses.
Online condolences to the Ley family may
be made at www.copherfeslermay.com.
LEESVILLE - Services
for David M. Rusty Akins
Jr., 50, will be conducted
at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at
Barr-Price Funeral Home,
Historic B-L Chapel, with
the Rev. Tom Mims
officiating. Burial will
follow in Ridge Crest
Memorial Park. Visitation
will be Friday from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made
to Tri County Hospice, 13795
C.R. Koon Hwy., Newberry, SC
29108.
Mr. Akins died Wednesday,
July 30, 2008. Born in
Greenwood County, he was a
son of Bettie Leopard and
David M. Akins Sr., was a
member of First Baptist
Church of Leesville and the
Saluda Classic Car and Truck
Club. He was a U.S. Marine
Corps veteran, serving in
the first Gulf War - Desert
Storm and was a retired
truck driver.
Surviving are his wife,
Patricia Pat Harmon Akins,
his parents of Leesville, a
stepson, Dwayne (Tiffani)
Harmon of Leesville, a
stepdaughter, Kimberly
Lawson of Leesville, a
brother, Ronnie (Teresa)
Akins of Leesville, a
sister, Diane (James) Hamel
of St. Matthews,
grandchildren, Page Odom and
Payton Harmon, nieces and
nephew, Tara Hamel, Austin
and Olivia Riley.
MODI, RAJU MICHAEL, 39 of Union City on
July 8, 2008. Beloved son of Maria
(Lombardo) Ditchek and her husband
Jeffrey of Clifton, and Subodh Modi and
his wife Penna of Birmingham, Alabama.
Loving brother to Elizabeth Ditchek of
Montclair and Vicki, Jigisha, Tila and
Sarika Modi of[JU] Birmingham, Alabama.
Raju was born in Passaic and lived in
Clifton for most of his life before
moving to Union City two years ago. He
graduated from the Chubb Institute in
1997. He was a US Navy Veteran where he
was a Gas Turbine Technician, he also
served in the Desert Storm Conflict. He
was employed with the New Jersey Board
of Public Utilities as an Engineering
Technician for 5 years, prior to that
Mr. Modi was a Network Technician for
Schwab, Merryl Lynch, CSFB. Funeral from
the MARROCCO MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 470 Colfax
Avenue, Clifton on Friday at 9:00 AM.
Funeral mass at St. Clare's RC Church in
Clifton at 10:00 AM. Interment East
Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visiting Thursday
2-4 & 7-9. In Lieu of flowers donations
in Raju's memory can be made to either
of the following organizations: Winston
Salem Industries for the Blind, 7730
North Point Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
27106 or Susquehanna Association for the
Blind, 244 North Queen Street,
Lancaster, PA 17603.
www.marroccos.com[QC]
Bryan Sonnier
Bryan Sonnier, 43, passed away Fri., July 25, 2008 at
St. Francis Medical Center, Topeka, KS. He was born
February 10, 1965 in Biloxi, MS, the son of Ronnie and
Barbara Sonnier. On Feb. 9, 1988, he married Lenora
Rains in Plano, TX. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who
served at Ft. Carson in CO and in Germany during Desert
Storm. He was Director of the IT Dept. at Brewster Place
Retirement Community. Survivors include his wife and
soul-mate of 20 years; three dogs, Zeus, Andreste and
Apollo; his parents; three siblings, Scarlett,
Christopher and Darren. A memorial service will be held
at 1:00 p.m., on Wed. July 30, at Penwell-Gabel
Southwest Chapel. Memorial contributions in Bryans name
may be made to Brewster Place Retirement Community. To
leave a message for the family online, please visit
www.PenwellGabel.com.
Richard James Tasakos
Richard James
(Jim) TASAKOS Age 64, Vancouver, WA and Twin Lakes, ID,
died on August 3, 2008 while residing at Twin Lakes, ID.
Richard was born in Seattle, WA on October 22, 1943. His
parents, Edward John Tasakos and Alice Katherine
Kenaston, preceded him in death along with his first
wife and mother of his children, Kathy Tasakos. Jim
married Linda McGeachy on September 1, 1990 in Coeur
d'Alene, ID. and resided in Vancouver, WA before
retiring to Twin Lakes, ID in June of 2008. Jim served
in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve where he was a
helicopter mechanic and helicopter pilot. Jim was a
veteran of the Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm
conflicts. Upon leaving the service, Jim continued his
career as a helicopter pilot and mechanic working for
various governmental and private agencies as a pilot,
test pilot, instructor and maintenance operations
manager. Jim grew up in Seattle, WA where he attended
Seattle Prep before his commitment to the U. S.
military. Jim lived and worked in Europe, The Middle
East, South America, and the South Pacific Islands using
Seattle and Vancouver, Washington as his home bases. Jim
was looking forward to his retirement and being with
family and friends. Jim is survived by his wife Linda
McGeachy Tasakos, of Twin Lakes, ID; his sisters Vivian
Anderson of Reno, NV, Jan Price of Seattle, WA , Marsha
Williams of Sacramento, CA, and Charlene McKitrick of
Seattle, WA; sons and spouses Charlie Tasakos of
Seattle, WA, James and Patricia Tasakos of Lake Stevens,
WA, Andrew Tasakos and Eric Owen of Seattle, WA, and
Thomas Tasakos of Kingston, WA, Lexi Lazlo of Post
Falls, ID and Jim's grandchildren; Gino, Tessa, Dimitri,
Jasmine, Isabella, Thomas, Michael, and Tara Tasakos.
Jim also had a very large extended family in Marathias,
Greece and an extended McGeachy family; Irv and Michele;
Bryan, Val, Adam and Dale; Scott and Amy; Lisa and Joe
Krivanek and great nieces; Lila and Chloe. A eulogy and
memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church in Spirit Lake, Idaho on Saturday, August 9th,
2008 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be
made to Southwest Washington Hospice or the American
Cancer Institute.
Paul D. Garrett
Paul D.
Garrett, 59, of Annville died Sunday, August 3, 2008, at
his residence. Born in Lebanon on July 9, 1949, he was
the son of George G. and Marie Lentz Garrett of
Annville. He was a 1967 graduate of AnnvilleCleona High
School. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the
Vietnam War and Desert Storm, and receiving the Vietnam
Service Medal and the Air Force Overseas Tour Ribbon. In
addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Eric
George Garrett; a brother, Phillip E. Garrett of
Lebanon, husband of the late Christie-Lyn Garrett; a
sister, Pamela, wife of Daniel Brocious of Harrisburg;
five nephews, Devin, Jeremy and Aaron Brocious, James
and John Mills; and one niece, Danielle Garrett. Funeral
services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the
American Diabetes Association, 3544 N. Progress Avenue,
Harrisburg, PA 17110. www.kreamerfuneralho me.com
KELLY, JR., RONNIE, 41, was called home by the
G.A.O.T.U., Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Born April 30, 1967
in Orlando. Alumni of Evans High School Class of 86,
Orlando. A decorated veteran of the US Navy, he served
aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during Desert Storm. He
is survived by wife Juanita Kelly, son Blake Coleman,
Orlando, daughter Aliah Kelly, Texas, stepdaughters
Starla Clay, Ashley and Tiesha Taylor, Orlando; grands
Jenaria Coleman, Isac and
Isaiah Dorceus, Orlando; father Ronnie Kelly Sr.,
mother/guardian Annie Elllis; brother Fayson Smith,
Texas; sister Bridgette Kelly, Orlando; Maki Smith,
Texas; nephews and nieces, Fayson Smith II, Arizona,
Tavarus Smith, Antoine Smith, Orlando, Djaun Smith,
Virginia, Crystal Kelly, Jasmine Fuce, Orlando, Fuquan
and Tohma Smith, Texas; a host of cousins, in-laws and
friends. Kelly, as he is known, will be remembered for
that wide grin and winning personality which made anyone
feel welcomed, which touched lives throughout. Loving
and caring as a husband, son, grandfather, brother,
uncle and to many, a friend. The viewing will be
Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4-8PM. Memorial Services 11AM
Saturday, July 19, 2008. Both services will be held at
Empowerment Ministries Church, 5320 Silver Star Road,
Orlando. Arrangements conducted by Golden's Funeral
Home, Winter Park. For information call Fayson at
210-367-0209.
BOONVILLE,
Ind. — Commander Sergeant Major Larry Kenneth Fisher,
USA Ret. of Sheridon, Ark. (originally from Boonville,
Ind.) died of natural causes at approximately 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence in New
Orleans, La.
CSM Fisher is preceded in death by his father, Larry
Fisher, and his mother, Linda "Kay" Fisher, both of
Jasper.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Stacey; sons, SSG
Ronnie Fisher of Ft. Bliss, Texas, James "Denny" and
Heather Fisher of Ft. Campbell, Ky., and Christopher and
Joyce Fisher of Sheridan, Ark.; daughter, SGT Cassandra
Fisher of Ft. Sill, Okla.; brothers, SFC Jeff Fisher USA
Ret. of Jasper, Ind., and Brad Fisher of Ferdinand;
grandsons, Jordan, Braden and Houston; granddaughters,
Jamine and Cara; nephews, Sean and Austin; nieces,
Amanda and Kasey; grandmother, Winnie Reynolds; and
aunts, uncles and many cousins.
CSM Fisher is the first full-time operations section
chief in the Office of Emergency Preparedness in New
Orleans, La. In the EOC, Fisher focused his efforts on
the city's physical security plan, assisted with the
evacuation plan and alert notifications to the residents
of New Orleans; with particular attention to those
citizens with disabilities. During the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina, Fisher worked in several capacities,
including leading a team of 30 emergency preparedness
specialists. He was conducting several speaking
engagements throughout the country in reference to the
Katrina and emergency management just prior to his
death.
CSM Fisher retired from the U.S. Army in Sept. 2001,
following a 24-year career serving with the 82nd
Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division's
"Rakkasans," the 160th Special Operations Aviations
Regiment "Night Stalkers," and 5th Special Forces Group.
CSM Fisher served tours of duty in Europe, the Persian
gulf (Desert Shield/Desert Storm), and Africa. His final
assignment was as the Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd
Chemical Brigade located at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.
CSM Fisher's awards include the Legion of Merit,
Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (5 oak leaf
clusters), Army Commendation Medal (6 oak leaf
clusters), Army Achievement Medal (4 oak leaf clusters)
Good Conduct Medal (8), National Defense Service Ribbon,
NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4), Army Service
Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Kuwaiti Liberation
Medal, Southwest Asia Service Ribbon, Master Parachutist
Badge, Air Assault Badge, Egyptian Parachutist Badge,
expert Marksmanship Badge, Grenade Badge, Army Superior
Unit Award, and the Joint Meritorious Unit Citation.
Family and friends may call at Lambs Funeral Home in
Hopkinsville, Ky., at (270) 889-0303.
CSM Fisher will be buried at the Kentucky Veterans
Cemetery in Hopkinsville.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 20th starting
at 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
FAIRHOPE, AL
ODOM Mr. Jordan Don Odom - age 68, born in Bon Secour,
October 7, 1939, and a longtime resident of Fairhope,
passed away Sunday, July 27, 2008. He lived many years
in Foley and graduated from Foley High School before
moving to Fairhope. Don was a veteran of the U. S. Army
and the National Guard, serving on active duty in the
Berlin Crisis in 1961-1962 and in Operation Desert
Shield/Desert Storm 1990-1991. He deployed numerous
times with his National Guard unit durning training
exercises. Don was a member of the Fairhope Volunteer
Fire Deptarment and former Commander of the VFW. He was
preceded in death by his parents, J. J. and Maudie Odom;
sisters, Esther Stafford and May Ola Crow. He is
survived by his son, Shannon Scott Odom of Fairhope;
daughter, Jeanice Dunbar and her husband Bryan of
Perdido Key, FL; grandson, Wolfe Cronin; brothers,
Stephen and Morgan Odom of Foley, Joe Thomas Odom of
Fairhope; the love of his life, Betty Hoyle of
Summerdale; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. The family will receive friends at
Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, Wednesday, July
30, 2008, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral services
will be held from the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral
Home, Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 10:00 am. Interment
will be in Memory Gardens of Fairhope. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to
the Fairhope Veterans Memorial Fund, 351 Grand Ave.,
Fairhope, AL 36532 or the charity of your choice.
ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY,
INC 19698 GREENO RD FAIRHOPE, AL
Ward Wilford Severts Lt. Col., U. S. Air Force American
- Patriot - Warrior - Panther - Dad Ward Wilford
Severts, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force,
Retired, died on July 5, 2008 near Memphis, Tenn. Ward
was born in Casper, Wyo. on Feb. 13, 1959 to Donnell E.
Severts and Lillian L. Farmer (Wohlgemuth). He was
educated at Cody High School, Brigham Young University
and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Ward served as
a Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Argentina Rosario Mission from
1978-1980. Upon his return he married Dana Simpson on
Dec. 18, 1980 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In 1983,
Ward joined the United States Air Force where he would
serve for over 20 years: 20th Bombardment Squadron,
Carswell AFB, Texas; 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th
Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England; 391st Fighter
Squadron, 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.
He was an Electronic Warfare Officer for the B-52
Stratofortress and a Pilot of both the F-111F Aardvark
and F-15E Strike Eagle. Ward's combat service includes:
Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm,
Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Northern Watch,
Operation Southern Watch, Operation Allied Force,
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During his Air Force career, Ward was awarded numerous
medals, most notably the Distinguished Flying Cross (2),
Air Medal (9), Valor Award from the American Legion.
Following his military career, Ward was a pilot for
Flight Options and FedEx (where he was employed at the
time of his death) and an instructor for Boeing. Ward
was interested in all things aviation, the Apollo Space
Program, traveling the world, the Spanish Language,
Argentina, Scotland, Military and Aviation History,
writing. Ward was preceded in death by his father,
Donnell E. Severts. He is survived by his wife Dana
Simpson Severts and four children; Cameron (26), Grant
(23), Gunnar (19), and Annika (13). Funeral services
will be conducted Friday, July 11, 2008 at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Warm Springs Stake
Center (2290 Warm Springs Ave) at 11 a.m., officiated by
Bishop Michael Brand. Interment will follow, with full
military honors, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Bell Funeral Home,
condolences may be sent the family at
www.BellFuneral.com.
Jeffrey Michael Hoffer Jeffrey Michael Hoffer, 37, of
Meridian, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at his
home. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6,
2008, at 11 o'clock a.m. at the Holy Apostles Catholic
Church in Meridian. Military Rights will follow at the
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 1 o'clock p.m.
Arrangements by Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel.
Jeffrey was born in Buffalo, New York on Aug. 13, 1970.
He graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 1988. On
May 28, 1994 he married Brenda Dormier. Prior to his
knee injury while on duty, Jeffrey worked in law
enforcement as a police sergeant with the Canyon County
Sheriff's Department and also the Wilder Police
Department. He served in Operation Desert Storm with the
United States Marine Corps CO C 4th Tank Battalion.
Jeffrey enjoyed all sports and doing activities with his
children and was probably one of the biggest fans of the
Seattle Seahawks. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Brenda
Hoffer; his three children, Amber Lynn Brinkerhoff,
Tyler Michael Hoffer, and Madison Nicole Hoffer; his
parents, Frank and Linda Hoffer; brother, Lt. Commander
Christopher Hoffer, U.S.N.; sister-in-law, Lisa Hoffer;
niece Abigail Lily Hoffer; nephews, Mitchell Hoffer and
Jackson Hoffer; grandmother Loretta Myhal; aunts and
uncles, Debbie and Dave Losey, and Steve and Carol
Myhal. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers,
Stephen Myhal and Ralph Hoffer; and his grandmother
Madge Hoffer.
Leora "Lee" Franks
Dec.
31, 1941 < Aug. 2, 2008
Lee had a long and distinguished career when she joined
the United States Air Force Reserves in December of 1976
as an Airman performing the duties as Medical
Technician. She was commissioned as an officer in 1984,
and provided her country a great service when she served
as a Flight Nurse in Desert Storm as a member of the
65th/349th Air Evacuation Squadron (AES).
In December of 2001, she retired as a Major from the Air
Force Reserves and received a Meritorious Service Metal
for her honorable service.
In addition to serving her country, she dedicated
herself to almost 21 years, June 1981 to May 2002, as a
State of California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation employee, working at San Quentin, and
California Medical Facility. She started out as a
Medical Technician Assistant and was promoted through
several nursing ranks, finally retiring in the position
of Corrections Counselor.
Lee not only had an incredible work ethic and zest for
life, she was also a dedicated and wonderful mother.
She is survived by her five children, Tracy Lopez of
Chula Vista, Teresa (Terry) Mendoza of Sacramento, Dawn
Barnett of Susanville, Kelly Alvarez of Fairfield and
Mark Franks of Vacaville; 14 grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren; and her beloved rottweilers,
Breaker and China. She will be dearly missed by her
family and those whose lives she touched.
Friends are invited to a visitation from 5 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home,
1850 W. Texas St., Fairfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
350 Stinson Ave., Vacaville. The service will be held in
the Church Hall next to the church.
Following the Mass, burial will be held at 1 p.m. at the
Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, 5810 Midway
Road, Dixon. A reception will follow the burial at the
Local VFW, 549 Merchant St., Vacaville.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to VFW (In
Memory of Lee Franks), 549 Merchant St., Vacaville,
Calif., 95688.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bryan-Braker
Funeral Home, 425-4697.
Eugene Frederick Powers
Eugene
Frederick Powers was born on the first day of November
in 1956 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas David Powers and
Joan Mary Powers nŽe Staples. The family moved to West
Islip, Long Island where Gene graduated from St. John
the Baptist High School. He graduated from SUNY at Stony
Brook with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science. Gene joined the United States Army in 1985 and
served honorably in Operation Desert Storm. His military
experience fueled his passion for flying which only grew
stronger over time. His twenty-five years of aviation
experiences are too numerous to list, but he was finally
able to realize his dream when the hanger doors of his
company Wind Dancer Aviation opened in April of 2007.
Gene was the beloved of his wife Diane Marie Powers nŽe
Campbell. They were married in 1985 in Newport News,
Virginia, and shared and lived many dreams together. Of
his many accomplishments, the two that were most
precious to him are the daughters he leaves behind.
Stephanie St. John is a Mechanical Engineering major at
the University of Florida, and Amanda Storm will be a
senior in the International Baccalaureate program at
Ridgeview High School. Gene also leaves behind his
step-son Kerry Gerard Griffin Jr., his brothers Thomas,
Kevin and Richard Powers, his sisters Elizabeth Murtha
and Jennifer Powers, his father and mother- in-law,
Robert and Patricia Brazil, as well as ten nieces and
six nephews. In addition to his friends and family, Gene
will be greatly missed by his fellow pilots in the Saint
Augustine Airport Pilots Association (SAAPA) and the
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Services
will be held at 3 PM Thursday at the Craig Funeral Home
Chapel with Reverend David Shokes officiating. Friends
may visit with the family from 5-8 pm Wednesday evening
at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers a trust
is being established for Gene's children's future.
Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com POWERS
ARTHUR Dale Alan, 50, retired Air Force tech sergeant,
died on July 26 at Round Rock Hospital, Round Rock, TX.
He was diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy in 2006
but did not qualify for a heart transplant because of
other medical problems. Born in Lexington on Feb 10,
1958, Dale was graduated from Lafayette High School in
1975. He was employed in Titusville, FL, when he
enlisted in the Air Force in 1979. His 20-year military
career began at Lackland AF Base, San Antonio, TX, and
included service at Goodfellow AF Base, San Angelo, TX;
Offutt AF Base, NE; Homestead AF Base, FL, and Key West,
FL. His first overseas tour was at Osan Air Base, South
Korea. Dale was assigned to Misawa AF Base, Misawa,
Japan, in 1989 as a signals intelligence analyst. He
served in Saudi Arabia for five months during Operation
Desert Storm. Dale and his family remained at the Misawa
base until his Air Force retirement in 1999. As a
civilian, Dale was employed by APC (now Ultra
Electronics, ATS) in Round Rock until his disability
retirement in 2006. In Dec 2001, he returned to Saudi
Arabia for six months as a contractor working at Prince
Sultan Air Base near Riyadh. He enjoyed playing his
guitar, target shooting and paintball, but most of all,
he delighted in his two children. Dale is survived by a
daughter, Samantha, and a son, Daniel, both of Round
Rock, TX; his mother, Betty H. (Robert) Haynes,
Lexington; his father, Harold (Sonja) Arthur,
Titusville, FL; a sister, Patricia A. Miller, Lexington;
two aunts, Peggy (Ed) Wilson and Janis (J.B.) Wiseman,
both of Irvine; two uncles, Ray Arthur, Madison County,
and Glynn (Betty) Arthur, Englewood, OH; cousins in
Kentucky and Ohio, and a family friend, Yvonne
Whitehorse, Killeen, TX. He was a grandson of Robert
(Lillian) Arthur, Madison County, and Al Y. (May)
Hovermale, Irvine, all of whom predeceased him. Cremains
will be interred in Sunset Memorial Garden, West Irvine.
A private service is planned. Memorials may be sent to
the Estill County Public Library, 246 Main Street,
Irvine, KY 40336.
BADO DOUGLAS G.
Age 44, of Scott Twp. on Sun., July 6, 2008, Beloved
husband of Lynnann (Amity); dear father of Haley and
Hannah; son of George and Kathleen (Donnelly) Bado of
Heidelberg; grand- son of Red and the late Nora
Donnelly, Ida & Alex Bado; brother of Greg (Amy) of
Newark, DE and Geoff (Lori) of Cherry Hill, NJ;
son-in-law of Frank and Sherry Amity and the late
Darlene Amity; brother-in-law of Duane (Linda) Amity;
nephew of Maureen A. Donnelly, Arlene & Paul Conley,
Denny & Maureen Donnelly, Bernie & Linda Donnelly, Tim &
Marion Donnelly, Patrick & Elaine Donnelly; fun loving
uncle of Chelsea, Molly, Declan, Nicholas and Kaitlin;
also survived by many cousins and friends. Visitations
Wed. 6-9 PM and Thurs. 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the WARCHOL
FUNERAL HOME, INC., 3060 Washington Pike, Bridgeville,
(412) 221-3333. Mass of Christian Burial Friday at 10 AM
in St. Ignatius Church of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Parish, 125 Finley Ave., Carnegie. Burial to follow at
12:30 PM in The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.
Doug was a former Sgt. with the USAF and served during
Operation Desert Storm. To the world you may have been
just somebody, but to all of us you were the world.
We'll forever miss you Daddy!
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb
Berdell Millington "Bert" Board II
HANNIBAL,
Mo. -- Berdell "Bert" Millington Board II, 40, of
Hannibal, formerly of Marblehead, Ill., died at 4:50
a.m. Sunday (July 6, 2008) in Hannibal Regional
Hospital. Mr. Board was born April 5, 1968, in Quincy,
Ill., to Robert W. and Frances LaLond Board. He married
Angie Kumro on May 26, 2006, in Hannibal. She survives.
Mr. Board graduated from Seymour High School in Payson
in 1986. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps
and fought in Desert Storm. He graduated from Quincy
Vocational Technical School as a certified welder. Mr.
Board was employed as a correctional officer at the
Northeast Missouri Correctional Center in Bowling Green,
and was recently employed as a sergeant at the Women's
Correctional Center in Vandalia, Mo. He loved his dogs
and enjoyed working on his house. Survivors include his
daughters, Kimber Ann Board and Kayla Jo Yarrington; his
son, Jordan Tyler Yarrington; his parents, Robert and
Frances Board; his mother-in-law, Addie Aldrich; his
brother-in-law, Steven Aldrich; three brothers, Robert
Dean (Jodi) Board, Russell Wayne (friend Tammy) Board
and Michael Willis (Judy) Board; four nieces, Kianne
Chewning, Ashley Wright, Ivory Board and Madalin Board;
three nephews, Rob Board Jr., Russ Board Jr. and Will
Musolino; five aunts, Joyce (Bill) Maynard, Sharon
(Howard) Wear, Diana (Budd) Kirby, Sarah (Randy)
Geissler and Renee LaLond; five uncles, Pat (Doreta)
LaLond, David LaLond, Merle (Karen), Dusty and Shawn
(Kim) LaLond; and Bert's dogs, Oscar, Jasmine, Barkley,
and Ginger. He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Clarence Edward LaLond, and by his paternal
grandparents, Berdell and Ellamae Board. SERVICES: 10
a.m. Wednesday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in
Hannibal with services conducted by Cedric Richardson.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields
American Legion Post 55 will be in Greenmount Cemetery
in Quincy. Pallbearers will be Rob Board, Rob Board Jr.,
Russ Board Sr., Mike Board, Jeremy Blue, Harold "Bubbie"
Johnston, and Andy Grimsley. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jordan Tyler Yarrington, Ashley Wright, Russ Board
Jr., Kaianne Chewning, Madalin Board, Will Musolino,
Kimber Ann Board, Kayla Jo Yarrington and Ivory Naomi K.
Board. VISITATION: 6 to 8 p.m. today in the James
O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. MEMORIALS: Northeast
Missouri Humane Society in care of the James O'Donnell
Funeral Home. Web Site:
jamesodonnellfuneralhome.com. ARRANGEMENTS:
James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Condolences
may be expressed online at
whig.com.
David C.
Bradley, a resident of Dothan, Ala., died Thursday, July
3, 2008 at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. He was 51.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8 at Byrd
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeffery Peacock
officiating and Byrd Funeral Home directing. The family
received friends in the chapel prior to service time.
Mr. Bradley was born Oct. 22, 1956 in Crestview, where
he lived the early years of his life and graduated from
Crestview High School. He later graduated from Troy
State University and entered the U.S. Air Force as a
lieutenant through the R.O.TC. program. Mr. Bradley
served during Desert Storm, where he was a crew member
on AWACS radar aircraft and retired as a captain.
Following his military service, he entered the nursing
program at University of South Alabama Mobile, where he
graduated magna cum laude. In 1994, he and his family
moved to Dothan, where he resided for the remainder of
his life. At the time of his death, he was employed with
Civil Service at Lyster Community Health Clinic at Fort
Rucker.
Mr. Bradley enjoyed hunting, playing baseball with his
boys and reading bedtime stories to his little girl. He
also enjoyed spending time with his Whitewater friends.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Crestview.
Survivors include his wife, Shiloh Bradley of Dothan;
two sons, Matthew Charles Bradley and Cody Allen
Bradley, both of Dothan; a daughter, Hannah Brooke
Bradley of Dothan; his parents, Charles and Velma
Bradley of Crestview; his brother, Robert Bradley and
his wife, Karen, and their children, Kaylee Bradley and
Chris Bradley, all of Crestview; his mother-in-law and
father-in-law, Clark and Diana Allen of Chancellor,
Ala.; his brother-in-law, Tony Allen and his wife,
Robby, and their children, Samantha and McKenzie of
Hawaii.
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David Bradley by clicking the link below.
CARON
Christopher Deans Caron, age 50 of Monroe, a pilot for
UPS, died Friday, July 18, 2008 at Bridgeport Hospital.
Born in Hartford, March 30, 1958, he was raised in South
Windsor. Mr. Caron was a member of the Class of 1976 at
East Catholic High School in Manchester and was a
graduate of the University of Connecticut. A retired Lt.
Commander for the U. S. Navy, he was an F-14 pilot on
the USS Forrestal, serving his country in Operation
Desert Storm. He was an avid skier and motorcyclist and
enjoyed music and spending time at the cottage in
Sturbridge with his family and friends. His most
cherished time was spent with his sons, Joseph and David
and his wife, Angela. He was predeceased by his father,
William; mother, Joann Caron Prescott; and two infant
sons. Survivors include his loving wife of 23 years,
Angela Russo Caron; two sons, Joseph and David of
Monroe; a brother, David Caron and his wife, JoAnn of
South Windsor; a sister, Suzanne Caron and her partner,
Becky Rehel of Bloomfield; two sisters-in-law,
Jacqueline Russo of Monroe and Violet Pickney and her
husband, Bill of Fort Washington, Md.;, and he also
leaves two nephews, Neil and Steven Caron. Friends are
invited to meet DIRECTLY in St. John Cemetery, 505 Moose
Hill Rd., Monroe, Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. for
graveside committal services. Friends may call Monday
from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home,
419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contri-butions may be made to the Christian
Children's Fund, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA
23294 (www.christianchildrensfund.org) or the New
England Organ Bank, One Gateway Center, Suite 202,
Newton, MA 02458-2803. (www.neob.org/donationform.pdf)
To honor Chris' memory, please wear your motorcycle
helmet.
Patrick E. Clark
formerly of Owego Patrick E. Clark, 39, of Slaterville
Springs, passed away suddenly at Wilson
Hospital on July 20, 2008. Patrick is
survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins
and many friends. He served in the U.S. Army
during Desert Storm and was a member of VFW
Post 1449, Endicott. Patrick was very active
with the Pride Riders.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his
memory may be directed to Toys for Tots, c/o
Salvation Army, 414 Lake St., Elmira, N.Y. A
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on
Monday, July 28, 2008, at the MacPherson
Funeral Home, 5 Whig St., Newark Valley,
with Rev. James Willard officiating.
Military Honors will be accorded.
He was born June 17, 1948, to Robert and Helen (Baylor)
Davis in Tazewell, Va. He graduated from Tazewell High
School in 1966.
In February of 1968 he enlisted in the Army. He
completed two tours in
Vietnam as a medic. Since then he has been known as Doc.
Doc also completed a tour in the Desert Storm Campaign
in 1991. He later became a mechanic as a civil
service employee at Fort Lewis, retiring in 2003 after
20 years.
On July 29, 2000, he married the love of his life,
Sandra, in Tacoma. In 2003, they made their home in
Cathlamet.
His passions, besides his wife, were gardening and
working in the yard. He loved fishing with his
grandchildren, Makayla and Cole. Doc enjoyed
fishing in Mexico for the "big" fish and singing karaoke
at the "Purple Onion" there. He was a man who really
loved life and because of his great smile and positive
outlook on life he was loved by many.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, at home; his mother,
Helen; a daughter, Misty; a son-in-law, Marcus; two
brothers, Roger and Pab; two sisters, Mary Alice and
Connie; two granddaughters, Makayla and Areiana; a
goddaughter, LaDonna; a godson, Greg; three
godgrandchildren, Britney, Mallerie and Cole; numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins; and several friends.
Doc was preceded in death by his father, a brother, a
sister and a sister-in-law.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July
18 at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park.
Contributions may be made in Doc Davis' name to Fallen
Patriot Fund, c/o Bank of America, Private Bank TX
1-492-19-09, P.O. Box 832409, Dallas, TX 75283-2409.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Uncasville -
Everett F. Eichelberg, 74, of 100 Fort Hill Dr., Apt
109, formerly of 45 Dock Rd., passed away Sunday, July
20, 2008, at The William W. Backus Hospital.
He was born December 2, 1933, in Norwich. He was the
son of the late Albert and Lucille (Fielding)
Eichelberg. He was married to the late Grace (Rockewell)
Eichelberg who passed away on January 25, 2003. He
served as a Master Sergeant with the 1109 AVCRAD in
Groton. During his military service, he served in three
wars, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm and was a member
of the Mohegan Tribe, where he served as Secretary on
the Council of Elders from 1994 to 1999. He was a member
of the Mohegan Congregational Church, and was also a 50
year Mason. He was a member of the Grotto, and of the
Norwich and Montville Grange. An avid deer hunter and
fly fisherman, he was also a die hard New York Yankees
and Giants Fan, as well as a fan of the UCONN men's and
women's basketball teams and the CT Sun.
He is survived by his son, Bruce Eichelberg and wife,
Lisa, of Oakdale, a daughter, Diana Murphy and husband,
Robert, of Norwich; a brother Carleton Eichelberg of
Uncasville; also by his grandchildren, Michael Murphy
and wife Carrie of Salem, Andrea Murphy of Norwich,
Brittany and Brianna Eichelberg of Oakdale;
great-granddaughter, Lia Grace Murphy; niece, Sandra
Eichelberg of Uncasville, nephew, Kurt Eichelberg of
Gales Ferry; great-nephews, Kyle and David Eichelberg of
Gales Ferry, great-niece Kirsten Eichelberg of Gales
Ferry; and by his good friend and companion, Genevieve
Porter of East Hampton.
Calling hours will be held at the Church and Allen
Funeral Home in Norwich, from 5 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday
evening. A funeral service will be held at the Church
and Allen Funeral Home on Thursday at 10 a.m. Burial
with full military honors will follow in Comstock
Cemetery in Montville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Everett
Eichelberg's memory may be made to ECHO Cancer
Foundation, 330 Washington St. Suite 220 , Norwich CT
06360 or to the
American Heart Association, 1 Union St. #301,
Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
FOWLKES Rosa B. Fowlkes, died at Mt. Carmel
East, July 13, 2008. Born in Manhattan, grew up
in the Bronx, NY. Moved to Ohio in 1970. She was
a Sergeant 1st Class in the US Army and served
28 years as a Medic, Drill Sergeant, and Army
Recruiter. Served in Vietnam and Desert Storm.
Preceded in death by parents Rev. Guillermo and
Rosa J. Martinez and son Reggie Thorpe. Survived
by children, twins David and Laura Fowlkes, and
Chris (Pon) Wetz; siblings, Guillermo (Santa)
Martinez, Alma (Marvin) Flick, Maris (Clinton)
Smith, Helen (Charles) North, and Terri Lynn
(John) Pruski; 9 grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, family and friends. Memorial
service Thursday 4 p.m. Chapel of CALIMAN
FUNERAL SERVICES, 3700 Refugee Rd., where the
family will receive friends 3 p.m. until the
time of service. Sign the online guestbook at
www.dispatch.com/obituaries
Lee had a long and distinguished career when she
joined the United States Air Force Reserves in December
1976 as an airman performing the duties as medical
technician. She was commissioned as an officer in 1984,
and provided her country a great service when she served
as a flight nurse in Desert Storm as a member of
65th/349th Air Evacuation Squadron (AES).
In December 2001, she retired as a major form the Air
Force Reserves and received a Meritorious Service Metal
for her honorable service.
In addition to serving her country, she dedicated
herself to almost 21 years - from June 1981 to May 2002
- as a California Department of Corrections and
Rehabilitation employee, working at San Quentin and the
California Medical Facility in Vacaville. She started
out as a medical technician assistant and promoted
though several nursing ranks, finally retiring in the
position of correctional counselor.
Lee not only had an incredible work ethic and zest
for life, she was also a dedicated and wonderful mother.
She is survived by her five children, Tracy Lopez of
Chula Vista, Teresa (Terry) Mendoza of Sacramento, Dawn
Barnett of Susanville, Kelly Alvarez of Fairfield, and
Mark Franks of Vacaville; 14 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and her beloved Rottweilers,
Breaker and China.
She will be dearly missed by her family and those
whose lives she touched.
Friends are invited to a visitation from 5 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 10, at Bryan-Braker Funeral Home, 1850 W.
Texas St., Fairfield.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 350
Stinson Ave., Vacaville. The service will be held in the
Church Hall, next to the sanctuary.
Following the Mass, burial will be held at 1 p.m. at
Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery, 5810 Midway
Road, Dixon. A reception will follow the burial at the
local VFW at 549 Merchant St., Vacaville. Donations in
lieu of flowers can be made to VFW (in memory of Lee
Franks), 549 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688.
Arrangements are by Bryan-Braker Funeral Home,
425-4697.
DENISON -
Graveside services, with full military honors, for Gary
Gordon, 49-year-old Denison resident who died Sunday,
July 20, 2008 as a result of an auto accident, will be
held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2008 at DFW National
Cemetery. Chaplain Art Ingalls will officiate.
Johnson-Moore Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gordon was born on May 1, 1959 in Ft. Worth, son of
Dean and Delia (Dee) Wade Carpenter. He was a graduate
of Weatherford High School in Weatherford.
Gary was assistant manager of Dollar General in Denison
and a member of the Church of Christ. He retired from
the U.S. Navy after 20 years of active service, and
served during Desert Storm.
Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Carpenter
of Denison; sons, Jeremy and Justin Gordon of
California; brother, Curt Gordon of Spain; stepbrother,
Chris Carpenter of Sayre, Oklahoma; stepsister, Debbie
Mann of Albuquerque, N.M.; numerous aunts, uncles and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
The family suggests memorials in Gary's name to the
Texoma Area Red Cross Chapter, 2527 Hwy. 691, Denison,
TX 75020.
George W. Gifford, 53, of Greentown, died on Friday
evening, July 25, in Mercy Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Florence
(Pierrepont) Gifford, of Greentown, and the late James
H. Gifford Sr. He had resided in Greentown for most of
his life.
He was a 1973 graduate of Wallenpaupack Area High School
and studied welding at Monroe County Vocational
Technical School.
He was an interstate truck driver, working for H.B.
Hunt, Tully Construction and, most recently, Jos.
Oletto, Wilkes-Barre. He also drove for Pike County and
Monroe County Transportation.
He served as a Petty Officer 2nd Class and equipment
operator with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 21,
Avoca. He served in Operation Desert Storm in 1990 and
Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003.
He was also a caregiver for his mother.
In addition to his mother, Florence, he is survived by
six sisters, Sharon Gifford of Massapequa, N.Y.,
Kathleen Rhodes of Sarasota, Fla., Carolyn Gjoka, Eileen
Vasquez and Mary Gifford-Swingle, all of Greentown, and
Jamie Lukeski of Hamlin; five brothers, James Jr. and
Kenneth, both of Greentown, Norman of Tobyhanna, Daniel
of Lake Ariel and Robert of Scotrun; and many nieces,
nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of his life will be held at noon on
Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Greene-Dreher Fire Hall,
Crestmont Drive, Newfoundland, with the Rev. Robert
Hanor officiating. Military honors will be given by his
Naval Reserve Unit.
Memorial remembrances may be made to the Greene-Dreher
Scholarship Fund for a scholarship in his memory, the
Promiseland or Greene-Dreher Volunteer Fire Companies or
to the Newfoundland or Promiseland Ambulance Corps.
Todd Anthony Guerette Sr.
Todd
Anthony Guerette Sr. 42, born January 1, 1966 passed
away on July 24, 2008 from injuries he sustained from a
motorcycle accident that occurred on July 21, 2008. He
is survived by his loving children, Deme Rae and Todd
Jr.; his parents, Roger Sr. and Charlotte Guerette;
brothers, Troy, Tracy (Lori), Roger Jr. (Belinda);
nephew, Cody; nieces, Ciara, Anjelica, Dannica and
Erica; girlfriend, Lisa Mirek; his best friend and "Bro"
Chris Ratliff and numerous friends who cared very much
for him. Todd graduated from Palo Verde High School in
1984 and immediately went into the US Army from July
1984 until August 1991. He served during the Desert
Storm conflict in 1990 - 1991 as a Sergeant with the 3rd
Armored Calvary Regiment. Todd had many talents and
always embraced new challenges. His greatest passion and
hobby was designing and building Bobber and Rat Rod
motorcycles. The family would like to thank the staff on
5W at UMC for their care giving and compassion. A
celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 2,
2008 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation for family and friends
from 12:00 till service time. All services are being
held in ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd.,
327-6341. Ride with the angels Todd, we will always love
and miss you.
Mark
F. Hodson, son of Gene R. and Sandra Lee Hodson of
Hewitt, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, while hiking in the
Arizona Mountains. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, July
21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
7201 Viking Drive in Waco. Burial will follow at Oakwood
Cemetery. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. Monday, at the
church. Mark was born in Bountiful, Utah. He lived much
of his growing years in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from
Bonneville High School. He served a mission for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sidney,
Australia. He served in the Air Force for six years,
including time in Desert Storm. He was well educated,
including attending Aviation School. He read many books
and loved reading the scriptures. He spoke fluently in
Italian and Spanish. He lived in Italy, where he married
an Italian girl and has three children, a son, Kyle, and
two daughters, Waseca and Jamie Brook, who reside in
Utah. He also was a marathon runner and ran in three
major races. He will be remembered for his warmth and
caring nature. He was preceded in death by a younger
brother, Douglas Lee Hodson; and a younger sister,
Camille Ann Havertz. He is also survived by two
brothers, Michael Gene Hodson and David R. Hodson; and a
sister, Marilee Lopez. The online guestbook is available
at
www.oakcrestwaco.com. August 2, 1963 - July
13, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at
www.wacotrib.com
Hunter Howell
Hunter Howell, 59, a lifelong resident of the
Gulf Coast, passed away on July 24, 2008. He retired
from the Army National Guard with over 20 years of
service. Mr. Howell was a member of his local VFW. He
proudly served his country in Vietnam and Desert Storm,
earning many decorations and awards including the
Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation
Medal with Combat Device, Army Achievement Medal,
Vietnam Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and
Kuwait Liberation Medal among many others.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Barnes
Howell and infant brother, Lowell Mark Howell.
Survivors include his father, Marion L. Howell and
wife, Angie of Pearl; sons, Kinnon Hunter Howell, Jr. of
Austin, TX and Kevin Howell of Ocean Springs, MS; a
brother, Marion L. Howell, Jr. of Natchez, MS and a
sister, Debbie Burnham of Ocean Springs, MS.
The family would like to extend special thanks to
S.A.A.D. hospice staff as well as Major Tuli and staff
at Keesler Medical Center for their devotion and care
during Hunter's illness.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul
United Methodist Church, 800 Porter Street, Ocean
Springs, on Sunday, July 27, 2008, where friends may
visit one hour prior to service.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations
to the
American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma
City, OK, 73123-1718.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral
Homes is in charge of arrangements.
View and sign register book at
www.bradfordokeefe.com.
WILLIAMSBURG
- John R. McGaw, born in Newport, R.I., on Aug. 12,
1952, at the U.S. Naval Hospital, passed away suddenly
on the evening of July 9, 2008.
He spent 20 years in the Army, starting with a tour in
Vietnam and ending with a tour in Desert Storm. He also
had several tours in Germany and one in South Korea.
Afterwards, he retired with his family to Williamsburg.
He attended CNU after retirement and attained a
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
Mr. McGaw enjoyed a variety of different jobs following
his retirement, each involving working with the public.
He was drawn especially to the young and the old, to
whom he was always supportive and understanding. His
home was open over the years to lots of friends and
became a haven for young people who needed a place to
live and be cared for, his quirky humor welcoming all.
His greatest pleasures were being PopPop to his
grandsons and playing with all the many rescued animals
brought into his home over the years.
He is survived by his parents, Robert and Jane McGaw;
his wife of 24 years, Catherine McGaw; son, Shawn McGaw
and wife, Cheryl; daughter, Rachael McGaw; and three
grandchildren, Cody, Justin and Kyle. He also leaves a
brother, Carl McGaw of Williamsburg; sister, Elizabeth
Tomasso of England; brother, Colin McGaw of Gloucester;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He will be very much missed by all.
Mr. McGaw will have a service with military presence at
the Bucktrout Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 16,
which will be followed by a reception at 4 p.m. at the
Vineyard's Clubhouse.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to local
animal shelters, the WWF, and the Toys for Tots fund.
Bucktrout of Williamsburg is in charge of the
arrangements. View and post condolences on our online
guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
McLeod, David
Michael Howell, Michigan Formerly of Saginaw Passed away
Sunday, July 13, 2008 at his home. Age 53 years. David
M. McLeod was born November 14, 1954 in Saginaw to the
late James and Lucille (Trier) McLeod. David was a
graduate of Arthur Hill High School and then attended
Delta College and Davenport University where he earned
his BBA. He served with the U.S. Army and National Guard
for 20 years and retired as a Captain. David defended
his country during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi
Arabia with the Military Police. He also worked for AT&T
for 28 years as a Senior Project Manager. David was an
avid sportsman, he enjoyed the Detroit Lions, Tigers,
Pistons and Red Wings and playing softball. David is
survived by his daughter, Julia; sister, Janice (Marvin)
Brandle; brother, James (Janice) McLeod; and several
nieces and nephews. FUNERAL: David's funeral service
will take place 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at
the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State).
Rev. Robert Richards will officiate with burial to
follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Military honors will be
conducted at the cemetery under the auspices of American
Legion Post #439. VISITATION: Friends may call at the
funeral home on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 from 5:00 until
8:30 p.m. and on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time
of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of
sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the American
Red Cross. Please share your thoughts and memories with
the family at the funeral home or through
DeislerFuneralHome.com
Thomas G. Rayburn Loving son and brother BLOOMFIELD -
Sergeant 1st Class Thomas G. Rayburn, of Elm Street,
passed away July 12, 2008 at Strong Memorial Hospital,
after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was 44.
Tom was a graduate of Bloomfield Central School. He
enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1983 and served in Desert
Storm. He served in the Army for 24 years. He enjoyed
hunting and fishing and playing golf with his friends.
Tom is survived by his mother, Betty Rayburn; brothers
and sisters, Hugh (Pam) Rayburn Jr., David (Wendy)
Rayburn, Deborah (Jeff) Stonewell, Laura (Walter) Olsen
and Kathleen (Gary) Hudson; 12 nieces and nephews; one
great-niece; aunts and uncles; and several cousins. He
was predeceased by his father, Hugh W. Rayburn Sr., who
passed away in 1973. Friends may call Wednesday, July
16, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Fuller Funeral
Home, 190 Buffalo St., Canandaigua. A funeral Mass will
be celebrated Thursday, July 17, at 10 a.m. at St
Bridget's Church, 15 Church St., Bloomfield. Burial will
be in St. Bridget's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made in Tom's memory to James P.
Wilmot Cancer Center, 601 Elmwood Ave., Rochester NY
14642.
Theodore "Ted" Rudberg
Theodore
"Ted" Rudberg
Rabbi Tarfon said "if is not for you to finish the work,
but neither may you desist from it"
Theodore "Ted" Rudberg, 70, of Carlisle PA, died July
28, 2008.
Born in Philadelphia, June 1, 1938, he was the loving
son of the late Paul and Mildred Rudberg.
He was the beloved companion of Joan Beattie. Ted lived
in Carlisle for 12 very happy years. His chosen
occupation was Pharmacy and graduated from
Plymouth-Whitemarsch High School in 1956 and on to
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science graduating
in 1960. He received a Master of Military Science degree
at Trinity. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961,
serving in Special Forces. Ted remained on Reserve
Status for 39 years. His patriotism was incredible, in
fact he went back to active duty for Operation Desert
Shield/Desert Storm. When he retired from the military,
he was given the rank of Colonel.
His work as a pharmacist took him to many places, as he
was responsible for Material Management for Wyeth. He
then went to work at Ft. Dix as a pharmacist and when it
closed, he moved to Durham Clinic as Director of
Pharmacy in Carlisle at the Army War College. Ted
remained dedicated to the synagogue in Blue Bell, PA.
Tiferet Bet Israel where all of the friends were family.
His wonderful smile has left us, but we can see it as we
imagine him smiling down on us.
Ted is survived by his beloved companion, Joan, her
children and grandchildren; and his dear sister, Phyllis
Rudberg Kaplan Ranagan, wife of William G. Ranagan, to
whom he was her big Bro. He was preceded in death by a
daughter Naomi Rudberg.
He will be greatly missed by anyone whose life he
touched, as he never met a stranger and then asked for
their business card, then adding it to his PDA. Ted was
a natural leader and now the troops with whom he served
will welcome him at Indiantown Gap.
Services will he held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 31,
2008 in the Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, 219
N. Hanover Street, Carlisle PA. There will be a
visitation from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home
and another visitation from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday at the
Stern Building at Dickinson College, Carlisle. Burial
will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery,
Annville, following the service with full military
honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes
Association, 3544, N. Progress Avenue, Suite 101,
Harrisburg PA 17110.
To sign the guest book visit www.hoffmanroth.com
www.pennlive.com/obits
Jeff Shoop
CUSTER - Jeff Shoop, 51, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008,
at the VA Black Hills Health Care System in Hot Springs
with his wife, Jan, at his bedside. Jeff was born May
27, 1957, in Elk Point, S.D., to Lavina (Jeffries) and
Jim Shoop. He was eventually big brother to three
sisters. Jeff grew up in Vermillion and spent his
boyhood days riding his bike all over town and pulling
salamanders out of window wells as well as fish and
turtles out of the river. His fishing adventures grew
into a lifelong passion. Jeff graduated from Vermillion
High School in 1975. He joined the United States Army
becoming part of the 1st Infantry Division, "The Big Red
One". He did two tours of duty in Germany, one tour in
Korea and was deployed to Saudi Arabia during Desert
Storm. Jeff married Goodrun "Goodie" McMurphy in January
of 1982. Goodie traveled through his tough Army years
with him. He lost Goodie to lung disease in June of
2007. After Jeff's retirement from Army service, he
pursued another passion. He took the green thumb he
inherited from his Grandma Shoop and enrolled in the
landscape architecture college at Kansas State
University. Upon completion of his degree, he moved to
the Black Hills in 2006. Here, in the Hills, he found
his heaven on earth. Jeff drove jeeps in Custer State
Park. He loved driving the jeeps through the rocky hills
sharing his love of the Hills with all passengers
telling them about the flowers and grasses, naming the
birds and spotting the wildlife. It was in the Hills
that he found his horse, Ace, and his dog, Nomad. It was
also here, in the Hills, that he found the love of his
life, Jan. They were married March 15, 2008. Jeff was
diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer in January. His
stubborn nature prevailed as he fought this disease and
held onto the life he loved as long as he could. He was
a gentle man; he forgave easily, accepted wholly and
loved deeply. Jeff is survived by his wife, Jan, Custer;
mother, Lavina Shoop, Custer; three sisters, Kim (Allen)
Canete, Custer, Peggy (Jaime) Ramos, Temple, Texas, and
Jennifer (Kevin) Reinhart, Pierre; three step-children;
seven step-grandchildren; eleven nieces and nephews; a
grand-niece and a grand-nephew. He was preceded in death
by his grandparents, his father and one step-grandchild.
Memorial Services will be at noon on Sunday, Aug. 17, at
the Game Lodge grounds in Custer State Park with Pastor
Kent Narum officiating. McColley's Chapel of the Hills
in Custer is in charge of arrangements. Written
condolences may be made at www.mccolleyschapels.com.
Lawrence A. Staats
Staats,
Lawrence A. RENSSELAER Lawrence A. Staats, 85, of
Washington Ave., died Monday, July 28, 2008 after a long
illness. Born in Albany, Larry lived in Rensselaer all
of his life. From 1963 until 2005, he was chief engineer
for the Merchant Marines on petroleum tankers. He also
was an engineer for 35 years for the Lake George Steam
Boat Co. He received his engineering degree from Worster
Poly Tech in Worster, Mass. Early on, he had been
employed by Tech Hughes in Watervliet. He was in the
Merchant Marines shipping supplies for Kuwait in Desert
Storm and had served in the Navy during World War II on
P.T. boats in Manilla. Active in the First Presbyterian
Church of Rensselaer, Larry had served as a deacon and
elder, also a member of the American Maritime Officers
Assoc. and past president of the Singles Ski Club. Mr.
Staats was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and
Esther Smith Staats; a sister, Mrs. Hans (Jane)
Dirzuweit; three brothers, Joachim, Bleecker and Garrett
Staats. Lawrence was the beloved husband of Torill
Kamsvaag Staats; devoted father of Monica (Ryan) Staats
and Ingrid (Aryn) Staats. Brother of Barrent S. (Connie)
Staats and William Staats, both of Rensselaer;
brother-in-law of Kay Staats; son-in-law of Ingrid
Kamsvaag and family of Norway. He is also survived by
nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial
service Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Contributions to the memorial fund of his church would
be appreciated.
Eric W. Wormstedt
WORMSTEDT,
Eric W. Eric W. Wormstedt, 36, of East Windsor, died
Sunday, (August 3, 2008) as a result of an automobile
accident. Eric was born in Hartford, the youngest son of
the late Wayne A. and Faith (Jardine) Wormstedt. He
lived in East Windsor all of his life. Eric served his
country as a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Div.
during 'Desert Storm'. After serving in the military,
Eric worked as a licensed remodeling contractor. He was
an avid fisherman and loved to ski in Vermont. Eric is
survived by his brothers, Gary and his wife Rose, and
Kenneth both of East Windsor; his longtime friend and
companion, Debie Riley; Eric is also survived by his
aunts and uncles, William and Margaret Jardine of Old
Saybrook, Richard and Suzette Jardine of Meriden, Harold
and Marianne Petschke of West Hartford, June Gagnon of
Houston, TX and Carol Osborn and her husband Richard of
East Windsor; and many nieces and nephews. Eric was
predeceased by a brother, Wayne A. Wormstedt. A funeral
service will be held Thursday, August 7 at 10 a.m. at
the First Congregational Church of East Windsor, 124
Scantic Road. Burial will follow in Scantic Cemetery.
Visiting hours will be held Wednesday evening, August 6,
from 5-8 p.m. at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37
Gardner St., East Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to, First Congregational Church of
East Windsor, 124 Scantic Rd., East Windsor 06088.
Virgil
Victor "Tory" BECKER Was born May 22, 1950. He was taken
up to Heaven July 27, 2008. He died flying and taking
pictures, two hobbies that he loved. Tory was an Eagle
Scout at the age of 14, and traveled to Europe
extensively with his mom, brothers, and cousins. He
graduated from San Marino High School and then went to
West Point. He earned a Law degree at the University of
San Francisco. He then went to the University of
Southern California for his Medical Degree and
Orthopedic Residency. Tory did a Spine Fellowship in
England and Wales. He served his country in the Secret
Service and then in Desert Storm. He loved his country
and was proud to serve. Tory's love was medicine where
he excelled in diagnosing, communicating with his
patients, was an excellent surgeon, and extended a
helping hand with love and devotion. He wrote a paper on
Orthopedic Back Surgery that was published
internationally. He gave talks on his paper in Rio de
Janeiro (at the International Spine Meeting), Hawaii,
and Philadelphia (United States Spine Society). Tory was
President of the Enumclaw Regional Hospital Medical
Staff. Tory ran marathons, hiked both Mount Rainier and
Mount St. Helens. He hiked Mount St. Helens with his
daughter, Barbara (known to him as "His Best Girl"),
when she was 9 years old, the youngest child to hike
Mount St. Helens. He started the Destination Imagination
group in Enumclaw, which won many awards under his
leadership and was a favorite passion of his. Tory lived
on a forty-acre farm in Enumclaw where he was frequently
found in a Carhart jacket, on the John Deere tractor,
and smoking his cigar with a smile on his face. He loved
his "Chianina Cow Girls". Barbara will miss her dance
partner at the Enumclaw Valentines Daddy Daughter dance,
her chief cheerleader at her soccer games, her
Destination Imagination coach, her favorite kayak buddy,
and hugs and kissed from her life coach. Tory was an
intellect who strived to teach others. He believed in
honor, love, and loyalty and lived his life that way. To
know him was an honor. He will be missed by his family,
patients, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Dr.
Nancy Becker; his daughters, Barbara, Jane, Carol, and
Diane; his mother, Barbara MacIntosh (San Marino); his
brothers, William (Enumclaw), and Brian (San Marino). A
private graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
Friday, August 15 at Tahoma National Cemetery followed
by a public Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. at Wabash
Presbyterian Church. Please sign the online guest book
at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Virgil V. Becker
Destination Imagination Fund at Mt. Rainier Bank in
Enumclaw.
Ricardo "Richie" Rodriguez
1965 - 2008
Ricardo
"Richie" Rodriguez, 43, of Middletown, died
Friday, July 25, 2008, in Hershey Medical Center.
Born July 11, 1965, in New York, he was a son of
Feliberto Sr. and Ana Orellana Rodriguez of Lajas,
Puerto Rico.
Richie was a truck driver for the Crete Carrier Corp.
and was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in support of
Operation Desert Shield/Storm.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are two children,
Kierstyn Rodriguez and Ricardo Rodriguez Jr., both of
Carlisle; two brothers, Feliberto Jr. (and his wife,
Pamela) Rodriguez of Banning, Calif., and Francisco (and
his wife, Tara) Rodriguez of West Harrison, N.Y.; his
nieces and nephews, Gabriella and Ava Rodriguez, Jason,
Justin and Samantha Walsh; and his best friends, Michele
and Gregg Bush.
A memorial mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in St.
Patrick's Catholic Shrine Church, 140 E. Pomfret St.,
Carlisle, with the Rev. Andre' J. Meluskey as celebrant.
Burial with military honors will be at Indiantown Gap
National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Wednesday in Ronan Funeral Home, 255 York Road,
Carlisle, with the Rosary at 7:45 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to the American Stroke Association, 5960 Dearborn, Suite
100, Mission, KS 66202.
To send an online condolence, visit www.ronanfh.com.
Gregory E. Rist
Gregory E.
Rist
Gregory E. Rist, 54, of New Cumberland, passed away on
Saturday July 19th, 2008.
He had been battling cancer for the last several months;
giving the best fight that a person could.
Greg retired from the U.S. Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.
LTC Rist served in both the Vietnam War and Desert
Shield / Storm; spending 18 months in Bosnia during that
conflict. His family believes that his most enjoyable
accomplishment during his years of service was his
graduation from the Army Officer Rotary Wing Course.
That graduation enabled him to become a Helicopter
Pilot; and he loved to fly. For meritorious service to
the Army and to the United States, and for his bravery
during both wars, LTC Rist was highly decorated. He was
last employed at Defense Distribution Region East in New
Cumberland. Greg greatly enjoyed playing guitars:
electric, base and rhythm- as well as jamming on the
drums. He had a great gift of music that everyone will
surely miss.
Preceding Greg in death was his wife, Sandy Rist, whom
he loved endlessly.
Surviving are his daughter, Sonja Bomberger, her husband
Jamie Bomberger, son Edward Rist, his wife Angela Rist,
granddaughter,Trinity Rist and sister, Melanie Jewart.
Greg will be placed at rest at Arlington National
Cemetery, where his wife Sandy awaits him.
Arrangements entrusted to Auer Memorial Home and
Cremation Services, Inc., Harrisburg.
www.pennlive.com/obits
Thomas S. Dotson
1957-2008
Mr. Thomas S.
Dotson, 50, of Salamanca, N.Y., died Sunday morning,
July 27, at his home surrounded by his wife and
children.
Born on Dec. 10, 1957, in Salamanca, he was the son of
the late Thomas and Margaret "Peggy" Velie Dotson. He
was married on Dec. 19, 1998, to Sandra "Sue" West Lore
Dotson who survives.
Mr. Dotson was a graduate of Salamanca High School Class
of 1976.
He was a 17-year war veteran of the U.S. Army, having
served in Desert Strom. He also served three years in
Germany, a year in South Korea, and many years at Fort
Stewart. He was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal,
Kuwait Liberation Medal, NCO Professional Development
Medal Ribbon with Numeral 3, National Defense Service
Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2, Southwest
Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze Service Stars, Expert
Badge, Rifle Markmanship Badge, Grenade Sharpshooter
Pistol Badge. Tom was patriotic and very proud to serve
his country and considered it a privilege to live in the
United States.
He was employed as a surveyor's assistant at the Seneca
Nation of Indians for the past three years. Previously,
he had been employed as surveyor's assistant for Paul
Schreckengost's Land Survey in Falconer, N.Y., and Mike
Canada's Land Survey in Olean, N.Y. Mr. Dotson was a
member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church and the American
Legion Hughes-Skiba Post 535. The number one priority in
Tom's life was being with his wife, family, and friends
which include his beloved pets. Tom was devoted to his
faith and his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Surviving, besides his wife, are two sons, Thomas
(Meredith) Dotson Jr., Atlanta and Sean (Brynne) Dotson,
Cleveland, Ohio; a daughter, Danielle (Frank) Bleyman of
Hinesville; 11 grandchildren, Jacob, Kaleb, Frankie,
Trevor, Garrett, Bryant, Crystal, Samantha, Brandon,
Amanda, Cheyenne; great-grandaughter, Candace; two
stepsons, Steven Lore, Salamanca, and Keith Lore, Little
Valley, N.Y.; two sisters, Debora (Tom) Scott,
Salamanca, and Nancy (Jim) Hamacher, Great Valley, N.Y.;
and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Tuesday evening at O'Rourke & O'Rourke
Inc. Funeral Home in Salamanca.
Funeral services were at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in
Salamanca Wednesday morning with the Rev. Michael Lonto
officiating.
Burial was be in Wildwood Cemetery, Salamanca.
The family suggests memorials to St. Mary's Church
Episcopal Church, Salamanca, Home Care & Hospice or
Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Full military honors will be performed by members of the
American Legion Hughes-Skiba Post 535
E condolences can be sent to john@orourke-orourke.com.
Reuben
Rich Baker Jr.
WELLFLEET — Captain Reuben Rich Baker Jr. died peacefully on Sunday,
July 13, 2008, at Belvernon, his Wellfleet home, after a short illness.
He was 81 and passed at his usual bedtime, surrounded by family.
Captain Baker was born in Milton on March 2, 1927, to Reuben R. Baker
Sr. and his wife, the former Irene Wallen. Grandson of Captain Lorenzo
Dow Baker, he spent the first 15 years of his life at Belvedere, the
family plantation near Morant Bay on the island of Jamaica. In the
middle of World War II, his family made its way from Jamaica back to the
United States in a British-escorted convoy of fruit ships that
originated in South America and landed in St. Petersburg, Fla.
At 17, he began attending the Maritime Institute in Baltimore, Md., and
joined the Merchant Marines. He worked and studied his way from mess boy
to captain. He served on supply ships during World War II, the Korean
War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. He worked in every ocean and sea
in the world, including carrying sugar around the Pacific rim, moving
container ships around the Atlantic, laying cable off the coast of
Mexico, and tending oil rigs off Alaska and in the North Sea. One
highlight of his career was his work around the world on the Lulu, Knorr
and Atlantis II research vessels for the Woods Hole Oceanographic
Institute from 1972 to 1989. He was Master of Atlantis II, the mother
ship for worldwide deep-sea explorations using the submersible, Alvin,
during Bob Ballard's discovery and first explorations of the Titanic in
1986.
Throughout his life, Captain Baker was an avid model-railroad builder.
He was an active member of several model railroad associations,
including the Nauset, Cape Cod and San Diego clubs. He was a popular
speaker at schools, libraries, historical and nautical organizations,
and, of course, dinner parties.
Captain Baker is survived by his sons, Reuben L. R. Baker and Sean D.
Baker; six grandchildren, Caitlyn, Benjamin, Zachary, Jeremiah, Alyssa
and Joseph; a sister, Irene Helmes; and four nieces and five nephews. He
was predeceased by his two brothers, Thomas H. Baker Sr. and Fredrick H.
Baker Sr.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on July 27 at the United
Methodist Church in Wellfleet. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
directly to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Taylor's Point, 101
Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02635-3400, in memory of Captain Reuben
R. Baker Jr. A private burial will be held at a later date.
MATTHEW
W. LINDER, age 41. Passed away suddenly July 16,
2008. Loving husband of Julie L. (nee Paxson);
beloved son of Donald and the late Nancy (nee Carr);
dear brother of Donna Hart (Kevin), Charles Linder,
Lisa Linder (Paul) and Michelle Kvaka (Mark). Gulf
War Veteran, U.S. Navy. 16-year veteran of Bay
Village Fire Dept. Member of Elks Lakewood Lodge No.
1350. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July
19 at 10 a.m. at the DANIEL L. BERRY & DONALD
MARTENS AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 26691 DETROIT RD.,
WESTLAKE. Rev. Scott Henderson officiating.
Interment Restheaven Cemetery in Avon. FRIENDS MAY
CALL FRIDAY FROM 3-9 P.M.
George A. Cladas Died - July 27, 2008 PLAINFIELD -
George A. Cladas, 39, of South Pine St., Plainfield
passed away on July 27, 2008. He is survived by his
mother Anna Cladas-Voebel and his step father George
Voebel of Plainfield. He was predeceased by his
father Andrew Cladas. George was a Gulf War Army
Veteran, he also worked for C & M Wire. George was a
devoted and faithful Christian. He was a member of
the Abundant Life Center of Norwich. A Memorial
Service will be held Friday August 8, at 7pm at the
Abundant Life Center, 207 Main St, Norwich. Oak
Grove Cremation Service in care of arrangement.
Bata-Jones,
Lt. Colonel Bonnie RN FNP age 61, of Excelsior, MN
passed away at home on July 24th, 2008 following a
courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was born May
19, 1947 in Grafton, ND. Daughter of the late Myron
and Blanche (Zahradka) Bata of Adams ND. She
attended St. Francis School of Nursing in Minot, ND
where she completed her RN program in 1968. She then
went on to earn her Bachelors degree of Medicine at
Western Michigan University in 1977. She obtained
her FNP certificate from the University of Grand
Forks in 1978. Eleven years later, she earned her
Masters degree in Education, also from the
University of Grand Forks. She has worked as an
Assistant Clinical Professor at the University
Minnesota School of Nursing, in the Family Nurse
Practitioner program since 1993. Bonnie was a Lt.
Colonel in the US Army Reserves, retiring in May
2007 after 24 years of service that took her all
around the world. She is a Veteran of the Gulf War,
serving overseas in Abu Dhabi in 1991. In 1988, on a
mission in Seoul, Korea, she met MSG Darrel Jones,
whom she married in April of 1990. She is survived
by him as well as her daughter, Janette (Matt)
Engelbrecht, brothers, Joe (Patty) Bata and Marlin
Bata, niece, Karla (Marc) Haug, nephews, Chris
(Penny) Bata, Joey Bata and Mark Bata, as well as
many other loving relatives and friends. Bonnie's
spirit will also live on through all of the people
she has befriended, cared for, mentored and loved.
Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 29,
2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 680
Mill street, Excelsior. Visitation 5-7 PM Monday in
the Gathering Space at St. John the Baptist Catholic
Church and one hour prior to the Mass at CHURCH. A
memorial service will be held at St. Catherine's
Catholic Church of Lomice, in rural Lawton, ND on
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 3:00 PM. Interment St.
Catherine Cemetery, Lomice, ND. Memorials to the
Tri-Valley Migrant Head Start/Health program (218)
281-0550 Huber Funeral & Cremation Services The
Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
Noel
A. Lefebvre, 52, of Midwest City, OK, formerly of
Webster, MA, died suddenly on Monday, July 7, 2008.
Noel is the son of William P. Lefebvre of Davenport,
FL and Patricia M. Lefebvre, who preceded him in
death. He is the husband of Cynthia M. (Sweet)
Lefebvre, formerly of Worcester, MA, currently of
Midwest City, OK. Besides his wife, he leaves two
sons, Dillon J. Lefebvre and Mark A. Lefebvre, both
of Midwest City, OK a brother, William P. Lefebvre
of Cary, NC two sisters, Deborah A. Stevens of
Noblesville, IN and Yvonne Rusack of Oxford, MA 5
nieces, 1 nephew and 1 great-niece. He graduated
from Barlett High School, Webster, MA in 1974, where
he was an outstanding football player for three
years. He was the first person to be awarded the
Vincent F. Sabatinelli MVP Award twice and the first
player on the losing team to receive the award. In
October 2004, he was inducted into the Barlett High
School Sports Hall of Fame. After Barlett High
School, he joined his brother Bill at Nichols
College where the two paired as running backs for
the next two championship seasons. At Nichols, he
was named to several ECAC teams, including All New
England Conference, New England Conference Player of
the Year, and the New England Conference All Star
Team. He held many rushing records at Nichols that
were only just recently broken. He was a 20 year US
Air Force serviceman with a rank of Tech Sergeant
and veteran of the Gulf War. A memorial service will
be held Wed., July 9, at 7 PM at Bill Eisenhour NE
Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. A memorial fund has
been established in Noel's name at the First
National Bank of Midwest City: ''Noel Lefebvre
Memorial Fund''.
Retired
Chief Petty Officer NORTH
AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into
rest Monday, August 4th, 2008,
Chief Petty Officer Joseph Wayne
Reynolds, United States Navy
Retired, beloved husband of
Debra Reynolds and son of Anna
Laverne Johnson McZilkey (Tony)
Belvedere, SC and the late
Joseph Henry Reynolds. Born in
Augusta, GA, he had been an area
resident most of his life. A
veteran of the Gulf War, Wayne
proudly served his country in
the United States Navy until his
retirement after twenty one
years of dedicated service. He
enjoyed fishing, golfing,
bowling, target shooting, and
was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Additional family members
include sisters, Anne Reynolds,
North Augusta, SC, Debbie
Burckhalter, (Joe) North
Augusta, SC, and Susan McBeath,
(Mark) North Augusta, SC; and
nephews, Mark Meeks, Steven
Sanders, and Patrick Sanders.
Funeral services will be held
Friday, August 8th, 2008, at 10
o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home
& Cremation Service, Langley,
SC, with Dr. Gary Redding
officiating. Interment with full
military honors accorded will
follow in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Graniteville, SC.
Friends may call at the home of
Debbie and Joe Burckhalter, 105
Lake Murray Dr., North Augusta,
SC (Lakes and Streams). The
family will greet friends
Thursday, August 7th, 2008, from
6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher
Funeral Home & Cremation
Service, U.S. Hwy. #1, Langley,
SC. Sign the guestbook at
AugustaChronicle.com 
Technical
sergeant, U.S.A.F., retired 
Memorial
services for Michael Eugene Foster, 43, of
Longview will be held at One O'clock pm
Saturday, July 12, 2008 at the Chapel of Rader
Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road with Reverend
Darius Johnston. He passed away Wednesday, July
9, 2008 in Longview. Michael was born June 21,
1965 in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was a salesman
for Smith Services. He was also a Veteran of
Desert Storm serving in the U.S. Marines. He is
survived by his children, Drew, Zachary and
Brittany Foster of San Pedro, California;
mother, Linda Collins and husband Kenneth of
Conroe, Texas; father, Noah Foster of Bon Air,
Alabama; sisters, Melinda Carr and husband
Ernest of Spring, Texas, Cindy Danley and
husband Robert of Sylacauga, Alabama; brothers,
Gary Blake and wife Malisa of Ft. Worth, Texas,
Don Allegro of Bon Air, Alabama; his girlfriend,
Misty Pospisil; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Jason
Foster; and step-mother, Angelia Foster. In lieu
of flowers memorials may be made to V.O.C.A.L.
C/O Miriam Shehane P.O. Box 4449 Montgomery,
Alabama, 36104. Please sign the guest book at
www.dailybreeze.com/obits. A memorial guestbook
may be signed at www.raderfh.com. 
James Wilkinson Taylor Jr. " Jimmie", "
James Army of One", " Daddy-O" 1971 ~
2008 Hero, Husband, Father, Son,
Brother, and Friend James gave his life
while trying to save the life of
another. A true patriot, he died on the
Fourth of July, 2008.James was born
August 23, 1971 in Salt Lake City, UT to
James W Taylor Sr. and Diane McAllister.
The first child of four, James was a
leader from the beginning. He joined the
military immediately following
graduation from high school. A veteran
of Desert Storm, he served as an army
medic while stationed in Germany. He
continued his education at SLCC where he
graduated from nursing school and
received a commission as a 2nd
lieutenant in the Army Reserves. He was
currently serving as a combat medic
instructor with the 9th Battalion 4th
Brigade 104 Div (IT) based out of Camp
Parks, CA. His dedication to his country
and the memory of those who served
before him was shown in tribute by three
successful runs in the Bataan Memorial
Death March. He truly loved his country
and was proud to serve in the Army
Reserves. James married the love of his
life, Traci L. Pedersen, on February 18,
1994 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Their
family grew with James Mason, Weston
Gary, and Jackson Wade. James' three
sons were truly the pride and joy of his
life. From Red Sox games, to movies, to
being outdoors, and just being together,
they spent every free moment as a
family. As an RN James worked in the
emergency departments of LDS Hospital,
IMC, and St Marks. His passion for
serving others was especially shown when
he started his job as a flight nurse
with Classic Lifeguard. He loved making
the commute to Page, AZ knowing he would
fly to save lives. He saw beautiful
sights no one else would see, and saved
countless lives of those who had little
hope. His true dedication was shown when
he gave his life while trying to save
another. Our special thanks go out to
the staff of the Flagstaff Hospital.
Their dedication to James was shown by
the countless non-stop hours by his side
trying to save his life. Our thoughts
and prayers are with the six other
families who lost their loved ones in
the sky over Flagstaff, AZ. He is
survived by his eternal wife Traci, his
three sons Mason, Weston, and Jackson.
His mother Diane McAllister. His father
James (Colleen) Taylor Sr. His brother
and sisters, Shane (Noelle) Taylor,
Laurie (Chuck) Brady, and Tami (Thad)
Smith. Many nephews, nieces, uncles,
aunts, cousins, and friends. He is
preceded in death by his grandparents
Jack and Dorothy McAllister, Owen Fox
Taylor, and Dolores Ruby Taylor. Funeral
Services will be held on Sat., July 12,
2008, 12 noon at the Murray North Stake
Center, 5200 S. 700 W. Family and
friends may call Fri. evening from 6-8
p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E.
10600 S., and from 11-11:45 Saturday at
the Stake Center. Online condolences at
www.larkincares.com In lieu of flowers a
memorial fund has been set up for James'
family at any Zions bank.
KELLY, JR., RONNIE, 41, was called home by the
G.A.O.T.U., Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Born April 30, 1967
in Orlando. Alumni of Evans High School Class of 86,
Orlando. A decorated veteran of the US Navy, he served
aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during Desert Storm. He
is survived by wife Juanita Kelly, son Blake Coleman,
Orlando, daughter Aliah Kelly, Texas, stepdaughters
Starla Clay, Ashley and Tiesha Taylor, Orlando; grands
Jenaria Coleman, Isac and 
BOONVILLE,
Ind. — Commander Sergeant Major Larry Kenneth Fisher,
USA Ret. of Sheridon, Ark. (originally from Boonville,
Ind.) died of natural causes at approximately 10 p.m.
Saturday, July 12, 2008, at his residence in New
Orleans, La.
Ward Wilford Severts Lt. Col., U. S. Air Force American
- Patriot - Warrior - Panther - Dad Ward Wilford
Severts, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force,
Retired, died on July 5, 2008 near Memphis, Tenn. Ward
was born in Casper, Wyo. on Feb. 13, 1959 to Donnell E.
Severts and Lillian L. Farmer (Wohlgemuth). He was
educated at Cody High School, Brigham Young University
and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Ward served as
a Missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, Argentina Rosario Mission from
1978-1980. Upon his return he married Dana Simpson on
Dec. 18, 1980 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. In 1983,
Ward joined the United States Air Force where he would
serve for over 20 years: 20th Bombardment Squadron,
Carswell AFB, Texas; 494th Fighter Squadron, 48th
Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England; 391st Fighter
Squadron, 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho.
He was an Electronic Warfare Officer for the B-52
Stratofortress and a Pilot of both the F-111F Aardvark
and F-15E Strike Eagle. Ward's combat service includes:
Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm,
Operation Provide Comfort, Operation Northern Watch,
Operation Southern Watch, Operation Allied Force,
Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During his Air Force career, Ward was awarded numerous
medals, most notably the Distinguished Flying Cross (2),
Air Medal (9), Valor Award from the American Legion.
Following his military career, Ward was a pilot for
Flight Options and FedEx (where he was employed at the
time of his death) and an instructor for Boeing. Ward
was interested in all things aviation, the Apollo Space
Program, traveling the world, the Spanish Language,
Argentina, Scotland, Military and Aviation History,
writing. Ward was preceded in death by his father,
Donnell E. Severts. He is survived by his wife Dana
Simpson Severts and four children; Cameron (26), Grant
(23), Gunnar (19), and Annika (13). Funeral services
will be conducted Friday, July 11, 2008 at The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Warm Springs Stake
Center (2290 Warm Springs Ave) at 11 a.m., officiated by
Bishop Michael Brand. Interment will follow, with full
military honors, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Bell Funeral Home,
condolences may be sent the family at
Jeffrey Michael Hoffer Jeffrey Michael Hoffer, 37, of
Meridian, passed away on Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at his
home. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6,
2008, at 11 o'clock a.m. at the Holy Apostles Catholic
Church in Meridian. Military Rights will follow at the
Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 1 o'clock p.m.
Arrangements by Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel.
Jeffrey was born in Buffalo, New York on Aug. 13, 1970.
He graduated from Bishop Kelly High School in 1988. On
May 28, 1994 he married Brenda Dormier. Prior to his
knee injury while on duty, Jeffrey worked in law
enforcement as a police sergeant with the Canyon County
Sheriff's Department and also the Wilder Police
Department. He served in Operation Desert Storm with the
United States Marine Corps CO C 4th Tank Battalion.
Jeffrey enjoyed all sports and doing activities with his
children and was probably one of the biggest fans of the
Seattle Seahawks. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Brenda
Hoffer; his three children, Amber Lynn Brinkerhoff,
Tyler Michael Hoffer, and Madison Nicole Hoffer; his
parents, Frank and Linda Hoffer; brother, Lt. Commander
Christopher Hoffer, U.S.N.; sister-in-law, Lisa Hoffer;
niece Abigail Lily Hoffer; nephews, Mitchell Hoffer and
Jackson Hoffer; grandmother Loretta Myhal; aunts and
uncles, Debbie and Dave Losey, and Steve and Carol
Myhal. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers,
Stephen Myhal and Ralph Hoffer; and his grandmother
Madge Hoffer.
Dec.
31, 1941 < Aug. 2, 2008
BADO DOUGLAS G.
HANNIBAL,
Mo. -- Berdell "Bert" Millington Board II, 40, of
Hannibal, formerly of Marblehead, Ill., died at 4:50
a.m. Sunday (July 6, 2008) in Hannibal Regional
Hospital. Mr. Board was born April 5, 1968, in Quincy,
Ill., to Robert W. and Frances LaLond Board. He married
Angie Kumro on May 26, 2006, in Hannibal. She survives.
Mr. Board graduated from Seymour High School in Payson
in 1986. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps
and fought in Desert Storm. He graduated from Quincy
Vocational Technical School as a certified welder. Mr.
Board was employed as a correctional officer at the
Northeast Missouri Correctional Center in Bowling Green,
and was recently employed as a sergeant at the Women's
Correctional Center in Vandalia, Mo. He loved his dogs
and enjoyed working on his house. Survivors include his
daughters, Kimber Ann Board and Kayla Jo Yarrington; his
son, Jordan Tyler Yarrington; his parents, Robert and
Frances Board; his mother-in-law, Addie Aldrich; his
brother-in-law, Steven Aldrich; three brothers, Robert
Dean (Jodi) Board, Russell Wayne (friend Tammy) Board
and Michael Willis (Judy) Board; four nieces, Kianne
Chewning, Ashley Wright, Ivory Board and Madalin Board;
three nephews, Rob Board Jr., Russ Board Jr. and Will
Musolino; five aunts, Joyce (Bill) Maynard, Sharon
(Howard) Wear, Diana (Budd) Kirby, Sarah (Randy)
Geissler and Renee LaLond; five uncles, Pat (Doreta)
LaLond, David LaLond, Merle (Karen), Dusty and Shawn
(Kim) LaLond; and Bert's dogs, Oscar, Jasmine, Barkley,
and Ginger. He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Clarence Edward LaLond, and by his paternal
grandparents, Berdell and Ellamae Board. SERVICES: 10
a.m. Wednesday in the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in
Hannibal with services conducted by Cedric Richardson.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields
American Legion Post 55 will be in Greenmount Cemetery
in Quincy. Pallbearers will be Rob Board, Rob Board Jr.,
Russ Board Sr., Mike Board, Jeremy Blue, Harold "Bubbie"
Johnston, and Andy Grimsley. Honorary pallbearers will
be Jordan Tyler Yarrington, Ashley Wright, Russ Board
Jr., Kaianne Chewning, Madalin Board, Will Musolino,
Kimber Ann Board, Kayla Jo Yarrington and Ivory Naomi K.
Board. VISITATION: 6 to 8 p.m. today in the James
O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. MEMORIALS: Northeast
Missouri Humane Society in care of the James O'Donnell
Funeral Home. Web Site:
Cathlamet
resident DeWayne Davis, 60, passed away 
Dec.
31, 1941 - Aug. 2, 2008
George W. Gifford, 53, of Greentown, died on Friday
evening, July 25, in Mercy Hospital.
Todd
Anthony Guerette Sr. 42, born January 1, 1966 passed
away on July 24, 2008 from injuries he sustained from a
motorcycle accident that occurred on July 21, 2008. He
is survived by his loving children, Deme Rae and Todd
Jr.; his parents, Roger Sr. and Charlotte Guerette;
brothers, Troy, Tracy (Lori), Roger Jr. (Belinda);
nephew, Cody; nieces, Ciara, Anjelica, Dannica and
Erica; girlfriend, Lisa Mirek; his best friend and "Bro"
Chris Ratliff and numerous friends who cared very much
for him. Todd graduated from Palo Verde High School in
1984 and immediately went into the US Army from July
1984 until August 1991. He served during the Desert
Storm conflict in 1990 - 1991 as a Sergeant with the 3rd
Armored Calvary Regiment. Todd had many talents and
always embraced new challenges. His greatest passion and
hobby was designing and building Bobber and Rat Rod
motorcycles. The family would like to thank the staff on
5W at UMC for their care giving and compassion. A
celebration of his life will be held Saturday, August 2,
2008 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation for family and friends
from 12:00 till service time. All services are being
held in ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 2545 N. Tucson Blvd.,
327-6341. Ride with the angels Todd, we will always love
and miss you.
Mark
F. Hodson, son of Gene R. and Sandra Lee Hodson of
Hewitt, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, while hiking in the
Arizona Mountains. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday, July
21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
7201 Viking Drive in Waco. Burial will follow at Oakwood
Cemetery. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. Monday, at the
church. Mark was born in Bountiful, Utah. He lived much
of his growing years in Ogden, Utah, and graduated from
Bonneville High School. He served a mission for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Sidney,
Australia. He served in the Air Force for six years,
including time in Desert Storm. He was well educated,
including attending Aviation School. He read many books
and loved reading the scriptures. He spoke fluently in
Italian and Spanish. He lived in Italy, where he married
an Italian girl and has three children, a son, Kyle, and
two daughters, Waseca and Jamie Brook, who reside in
Utah. He also was a marathon runner and ran in three
major races. He will be remembered for his warmth and
caring nature. He was preceded in death by a younger
brother, Douglas Lee Hodson; and a younger sister,
Camille Ann Havertz. He is also survived by two
brothers, Michael Gene Hodson and David R. Hodson; and a
sister, Marilee Lopez. The online guestbook is available
at
WILLIAMSBURG
- John R. McGaw, born in Newport, R.I., on Aug. 12,
1952, at the U.S. Naval Hospital, passed away suddenly
on the evening of July 9, 2008. 
Staats,
Lawrence A. RENSSELAER Lawrence A. Staats, 85, of
Washington Ave., died Monday, July 28, 2008 after a long
illness. Born in Albany, Larry lived in Rensselaer all
of his life. From 1963 until 2005, he was chief engineer
for the Merchant Marines on petroleum tankers. He also
was an engineer for 35 years for the Lake George Steam
Boat Co. He received his engineering degree from Worster
Poly Tech in Worster, Mass. Early on, he had been
employed by Tech Hughes in Watervliet. He was in the
Merchant Marines shipping supplies for Kuwait in Desert
Storm and had served in the Navy during World War II on
P.T. boats in Manilla. Active in the First Presbyterian
Church of Rensselaer, Larry had served as a deacon and
elder, also a member of the American Maritime Officers
Assoc. and past president of the Singles Ski Club. Mr.
Staats was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and
Esther Smith Staats; a sister, Mrs. Hans (Jane)
Dirzuweit; three brothers, Joachim, Bleecker and Garrett
Staats. Lawrence was the beloved husband of Torill
Kamsvaag Staats; devoted father of Monica (Ryan) Staats
and Ingrid (Aryn) Staats. Brother of Barrent S. (Connie)
Staats and William Staats, both of Rensselaer;
brother-in-law of Kay Staats; son-in-law of Ingrid
Kamsvaag and family of Norway. He is also survived by
nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial
service Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the First
Presbyterian Church, 34 Broadway, Rensselaer, NY 12144.
Contributions to the memorial fund of his church would
be appreciated.
Virgil
Victor "Tory" BECKER Was born May 22, 1950. He was taken
up to Heaven July 27, 2008. He died flying and taking
pictures, two hobbies that he loved. Tory was an Eagle
Scout at the age of 14, and traveled to Europe
extensively with his mom, brothers, and cousins. He
graduated from San Marino High School and then went to
West Point. He earned a Law degree at the University of
San Francisco. He then went to the University of
Southern California for his Medical Degree and
Orthopedic Residency. Tory did a Spine Fellowship in
England and Wales. He served his country in the Secret
Service and then in Desert Storm. He loved his country
and was proud to serve. Tory's love was medicine where
he excelled in diagnosing, communicating with his
patients, was an excellent surgeon, and extended a
helping hand with love and devotion. He wrote a paper on
Orthopedic Back Surgery that was published
internationally. He gave talks on his paper in Rio de
Janeiro (at the International Spine Meeting), Hawaii,
and Philadelphia (United States Spine Society). Tory was
President of the Enumclaw Regional Hospital Medical
Staff. Tory ran marathons, hiked both Mount Rainier and
Mount St. Helens. He hiked Mount St. Helens with his
daughter, Barbara (known to him as "His Best Girl"),
when she was 9 years old, the youngest child to hike
Mount St. Helens. He started the Destination Imagination
group in Enumclaw, which won many awards under his
leadership and was a favorite passion of his. Tory lived
on a forty-acre farm in Enumclaw where he was frequently
found in a Carhart jacket, on the John Deere tractor,
and smoking his cigar with a smile on his face. He loved
his "Chianina Cow Girls". Barbara will miss her dance
partner at the Enumclaw Valentines Daddy Daughter dance,
her chief cheerleader at her soccer games, her
Destination Imagination coach, her favorite kayak buddy,
and hugs and kissed from her life coach. Tory was an
intellect who strived to teach others. He believed in
honor, love, and loyalty and lived his life that way. To
know him was an honor. He will be missed by his family,
patients, and friends. He is survived by his wife, Dr.
Nancy Becker; his daughters, Barbara, Jane, Carol, and
Diane; his mother, Barbara MacIntosh (San Marino); his
brothers, William (Enumclaw), and Brian (San Marino). A
private graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
Friday, August 15 at Tahoma National Cemetery followed
by a public Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. at Wabash
Presbyterian Church. Please sign the online guest book
at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Virgil V. Becker
Destination Imagination Fund at Mt. Rainier Bank in
Enumclaw.
Ricardo
"Richie" Rodriguez, 43, of Middletown, died
Friday, July 25, 2008, in Hershey Medical Center.