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Master and Commander Posts: 1118 Location: NE Florida | Subject: Saturday Obits & MI note https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=eternal%20patrol%20by%20ussvi The above link goes to the USSVI (United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.) Facebook page where their members who have gone on “Eternal Patrol” are noted. I’ll keep my work here going, trying to get others who were not USSVI members. You’re encouraged to look there as well as here! Obviously, there’ll be some I miss and some I duplicate. JOYCE .. .. .. Robert A. Joyce, age, 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at UH St. John Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 10 years, formerly of San Diego and AZ. He was self-employed as a Nuclear Engineer for many years before retiring. Bob was a member of the US Navy, where he spent time on nuclear submarines, and St. Peter Church. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, golf, was an avid reader, and loved to spend time with his dog Duke. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Kathleen (nee Lanigan); daughter Dawn (Ken) Levi of San Diego; grandchildren Victoria (John Paul), Zachary, Nicholas (Ivy); great grandson Joseph; sisters Kathleen Keller of Elyria, Mary Ellen Hale of Riverside, CA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Timothy; siblings Thomas, Carolyn, James, Jack, Joey. Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., N. Ridgeville. Rev Bob Franco will officiate. SHEPHERD .. .. .. Kevin Dean "Lefty" Shepherd passed away peacefully at his home in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, on November 2, 2024, after a brief battle with colon cancer. Born on September 28, 1962, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, Kevin was a proud member of the Henryetta High School graduating class of 1980. For nine years, Kevin served as a nuclear missile technician on submarines in the United States Navy. For nearly four decades, he worked as a field service technician specializing in business technologies, building friendships through his sharp humor and warmth. His work ethic and dedication were only rivaled by his enthusiasm for his many passions. Kevin chose his family with great care, fostering deep and meaningful relationships throughout his life. For 23 years, he made his home in Pauls Valley, sharing his life with his partner, Debbie Oliphant. Her daughter, Courtney, and son-in-law, Jeff, became family to Kevin in every way that mattered. He was also devoted to his pets, his dog Albert and his cat Tipsy, who were constant companions. Kevin was preceded in death by his oldest son, Joshua Jordan, whose memory he carried with deep love. He is survived by his youngest son, Brian Tyler, and his partner, Justeen, who live in Wisconsin; his sister, Brenda Irene, and his brother, William Brian, both of whom live in Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin's memory can be made to WildCare Oklahoma, where he served as a volunteer for twelve years. A memorial service will be held there in the spring to celebrate Kevin's life and legacy. DORRIS .. .. .. Fred Andrew Dorris passed away at his home in the early morning on October 27th, 2024 at the age of 96. Fred spent is final days surrounded by the love and care of his family. Fred Andrew Dorris was born in Oakland, California on December 31st, 1927 to Christine Haun and George Dorris. He spent his young years with his brothers, Louie, Dick, and Don, playing, hunting, and in general roughhousery amongst giant redwood trees in Northern California. World War II was at the center of Fred's childhood and adolescence, and played a significant role in his actions and choices for years to come. He shared stories of victory gardens, scrap metal collection, rations, stamps, and most importantly to him, model making. Fred spent much of his time as a teenager making exact scale model airplanes to be used as identification practice for American troops around the world. He recalls doing what he could until he could serve. Fred qualified via the Eddy Test to join the United States Navy at 17 and ½ years old as a 1st Class Seaman. Fred left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Green Bay, Wisconsin in the summer of 1945 where he completed electronics school. From there he traveled to the advanced school at Treasure Island in San Francisco. Fred received orders to report to Pearl Harbor via USS Sterlet, SS-392, and it was on that journey he had his first experience under the sea aboard the USS General Randell (AP-115). Fred served at Pearl Harbor until transferred to the SS Besugo, SS 321. In 1947 Fred boarded the USS Yancky, AKA-93 and sailed back to Fortuna and was discharged from the Navy. Fred's first marriage gave him two sons, Steven and Robert Dorris. Fred supported his family through working as Resident Engineer on many jobs up and down Route 101 from 1963-1976. Fred married his "sweetie" Georgiana in November 1963. He became father to his third son, Mark Dorris in 1964. Fred moved his family back to Fortuna again after being here and there for jobs over the past years. Fred retired from the State of California job after 36 years. After retirement, Fred found himself back in the career for Mercer Fraser where he went from paving foreman to Chief Engineer over the next 15 years before retiring again. In later years Fred and Georgie moved to Stayton, Oregon where he could be close to Mark and his family and where he would spend the rest of his life. As he always had before, Fred continued his time devoted to his family, sharing his love, help, and knowledge with all. Being loved by Fred Dorris was one of the largest blessings life could offer. Fred was a jack of all trades and a man of faith. He tended fire lines as a teenager. He went hunting on the weekends at Ruth's Duck Club with his Ithica Model 37 and brother Louie. He spent time underwater in submarines in World War II and free diving for abalone. There are stories of cutting Christmas trees in Oregon and a fake Swedish wedding. Fred drove his 1959 Corvette and piloted a Cessna 170B. He spent time supporting his local Baptist Church as a deacon and brother in Christ. He was an expert model maker, even authoring a book about the specifics of the craft. Somehow, between it all, Fred lovingly brothered, parented, grandparented, and great-grandparented. He lived such a full and fantastical life. Fred is survived by his wife, Georgiana Dorris; sons, Mark, Steve, and Robert Dorris; daughter-in-laws Monica and Marcy Dorris; grandchildren, Maggie and husband Wes Hitchko, Molly and husband AJ Bogdanovic, Griffin Dorris, Robert Dorris, Sasha and husband Ben Graham, and Drew Dorris; great-grandchildren Luka Bogdanovic, Macie Graham, and Ashlee Graham; and brothers Dick Dorris and Don Kemp. Fred was preceded in death by his mother Christine Haun; father George Dorris; step-father Frank Kemp; grandmother Pearl Haun; and brother Louie Dorris. Fred shared that memories of them kept them alive, and the memory of him shall do the same to all of us left after him. OF INTEREST TO THOSE NEAR MARE ISLAND .. .. .. VALLEJO — A service remembering the 575 crewmen of seven Mare Island-built submarines lost during WWII will be held Sunday. Nov. 9 marks the 81st anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s official “reported missing” notice for the USS Wahoo. "As guests cross the "Blue Bridge" Causeway onto the former naval base, they will see the historic Navy submariners football field to the left, named for Commander Dudley W. “Mush” Morton. After the Wahoo’s loss at sea on an unknown date then, now confirmed as Oct. 11, 1943, Mare Island Naval Shipyard honored the commander by naming its sports field at the entrance of Mare Island, Morton Field, after the famous World War II submarine skipper," Myrna Hayes, the Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial organizer for the past 18 years, wrote in a statement. Seven of the 23 submarines built at Mare Island that took part in World War II were among the 52 U.S. subs that never came home. They are the USS Pompano (SS-181), USS Swordfish (SS-193), USS Gudgeon (SS-211), USS Trigger (SS-237), USS Wahoo (SS238), USS Tullibee (SS-284), and USS Tang (SS-306). A presentation on the history of the Mare Island submarine facility and its boats will be part of the event. The dock-side event, hosted by the Mare Island Heritage Trust, is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. at Berth 6, located at A Street and Nimitz Avenue. The site is the usual home of the Landing Craft Gunboat 102, but it is in dry dock for repairs. The gunboat's volunteer crew will raise the flag at the beginning of the ceremony. A handmade wreath constructed by volunteers from materials found on Mare Island will be placed in the Mare Island Strait. “We hope people will join us in honoring these men who gave their lives during WWII in service of the U.S.Navy and the people of this nation. It is our privilege and responsibility to remember the lost crewmen and to honor all of those who have served our country in the submarine force. And, as importantly, we owe the men and women who built and maintained ships such as these seven submarines at Mare Island, a debt of gratitude,” Hayes said in the statement. Jaime Esparaza filmed the A film of the 2020 Lost Boats of Mare Island Memorial, by Jaime Esparza, can be found at https://youtu.be/GYkr6kkvBR8. | ||
