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'Class of '59 Services Information Archived

This page houses archived known Memorial | Committal | Funeral Announcements for 2019. All are greyed out with the most recent listed first. Select year of the service 2021/2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017.  Additionaly, known classmate's deceased spouse list.  Current Planned services are at Current Services.

Memorial / Committal /Funeral Information archived starting 3/17/2017 - Year 2017
Date Posted | Source Classmate or spouse
11/08/2017
Timothy Woodbury USNA-AA Memorials
 
 

Frank WIlliam LARSON:  Frank Larson, 79, of Navarre, Florida, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota; graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1959, and had several assignments with the Air Forceand retiring in 1981. Frank is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; his sons, Scott and Douglas; brothers, Fred and Tom; as well as, Barbara Wagner and Lawrence “Rusty” Nell.

Funeral Services for Frank W. Larson will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2017, at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Navarre, Florida. Military honors to be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Reference Frank's obituary.

09/19//2017
Timothy Woodbury
Allen Richard RUTH: There will be a Service of Committal with military honors at the USNA Columbarium on Monday, 23 October 2017 at 1100 for LCDR Allen Richard Ruth, USN (Ret), Class of 1959.

Reference Al's obituary.

10/05//2017
Timothy Woodbury

Willis Savage WHITTLESEY, III: Willis (Bill, Billy) (13th Company) died on October 2, 2017, after 19 years of cheerfully shrugging off his diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Anne (Mark) Sheffield and survived by his wife Judy, daughters Sarah Garcia, Margaret (Bryant) Freer and Elizabeth, sisters Jane and Alice (Peter) Duston and brother Peter, and ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday October 7th at 11:00am at the Holladay 28th Ward LDS Chapel at 2625 Milo Way in Holladay, UT. A viewing will be held Friday evening from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the same location as well as at the church on Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30am prior to the service.

Reference Bill's obituary.

09/27//2017
Charlie Dobbs
10th Company

Terrence (Terry) J. CAMILLERI: Terry Camilleri died on May 3, 2917; he is survived by his wife Betty, 5 childern and 11 grandchildren and two sisters. Terry, a 1959 graduate, was a member of the 10th Company. Burial is at the Arlington National Cemetery with military honors on Wednesday, 4 October 2017 at 1100.
Reference Terry's obituary.

09/05//2017
Timothy Woodbury
Frank M. ADAMSON, Jr: Frank M. Adamson, Jr. (age 80), surrounded by family, died at home from pneumonia complications due to Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He is survived by his wife, Lynda, children and grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on September 16 at 1 p.m. in the Unitarian Church, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to REEP (apsva.us) and AFAC.org.
Reference Frank's obituary.
08/22//2017
Timothy Woodbury
Fred Henry FRECKMANN: Fred Freckmann, 80, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017. Fred was born and raised in Chicago, attended the U. S. Naval Academy in 1959 and retired from the Navy in 1982 serving 25 years flying aircrafts. He is survived by his daughters, Christina and Michelle; sons, John and Christopher and sister, Bertha.

A Committal Service will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 1:30pm at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.

Reference Fred's' obituary.
05/02/2017
Timothy Woodbury
Robert L. MILNER: Robert Lee Milner died on November 9, 2016 as a result of an auto accident in Wilmigton, Delaware. Bob's funeral service was held November 12, 2016 in Silver Spring, MD. His interment service will be at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 8am. All Naval Academy classmates are invited to attend. Reference Robert's obituary.

Contact: Donna (Nunn) Krupa
04/12/2017
Jacques Naviaux II
Updated:07/10/2017
Jacques Naviaux II
Jacques C. NAVIAUX: Jacques Naviaux's burial service will be at Arlington National Cemetery, on August 21, 2017 with the ceremony commencing at 8:30am. Reference Jacques' obituary.

Astrid L. NAVIAUX: Astrid Naviaux's burial service will be at Arlington National Cemetery, on August 21, 2017 commencing at 9:00am. Mrs. Naviaux's obituary.

Contact: Donna (Nunn) Krupa
07/27//2017
Larry Permenter
9th Company Representative
Tomas Graham HENDERSON: Tomas Graham Henderson, Ninth Company, passed on Wednesday 19 July 2017, in Del Mar, California. Our prayers and thoughts are with Lois and family.

On Friday, August 11, at 9 a.m., Tom will be buried with full military honors at the Miramar National Cemetery.

At 1 p.m. (8/11/2017) the same day, we will give thanks for Tom's life at a memorial service at St. Peter's, with a reception in the Parish Hall to follow.
St Peter's Episcopal Church, Del Mar
334 14th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

Reference Tomas' obituary.
07/22//2017
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Robert (Bob) V. MORGAN: Robert V. Bob' Morgan (March 28, 1937 - July 2, 2017) Captain Robert Vernon Morgan, USN, passed away with his loving wife Lucy of 55 years at his bedside. Bob was in the Class of '59, 1st Company. He is survived by his wife, his sons, Lance (Angela), Rob (Julie) and Mike (Sheri), and seven grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at the Coronado Library, 6th & Orange on Sat., July 29, 2017 from 1 to 4 PM.
Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery on July 24, 2018.
Reference Bobs' obituary.

Contact: Donna (Nunn) Krupa
06/28/2017
Jacques Naviaux II

07/02/2017
Timothy Woodbury

Astrid L. NAVIAUX: Astrid Elaine Lundberg Naviaux died on June 24, 2017.  She was the wife of deceased classmate Jacques Naviaux.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Naviaux will be held on July 6th at 11:00 AM at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 followed by a Celebration of Life at the Los Angeles Yacht Club, 285 Whalers Walk San Pedro, CA 90731. Mrs. Naviaux's obituary.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Wounded Warrior Center in Mammoth Lakes, CA in memory of Col Jacques and Mrs. Astrid Naviaux. Both Jacques and Astrid were big supporters of this organization. Donate at Wounded Warriors Center.
06/22/2017
Timothy Woodbury
Louise Stewart Skinner GORDON passed away suddenly on June 7, 2017. Louise (Weezie), wife of Barry (Skip) Gordon classmate (6th Company), will be sorely missed by her husband of 57 years, her three children, Karen Gordon Thompson, Pamela Gordon Poindexter, and Michael Lamar Gordon, her sons in law, F. Spruill Thompson, and Charles C. Poindexter, her daughter in law, Jasna R. Gordon, and her five grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at St. Mark Catholic Church on Eastwood Road in Wilmington, NC which will be followed by a Reception at the Country Club of Landfall. Mrs. Gordon's obituary.
05/14/2017
Walt Szczypinski
18th Company
Nancy Withers HOYNES: "Our beloved mother Nancy Withers Hoynes left this earth on March 12, 2017. Although her passing has left a deep void in our hearts, our sorrow is lessened knowing that she has been reunited with our father, Edward John Hoynes, Sr., 18th Company, Class of 1959. We invite classmates, spouses and friends to join us at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium for her inurnment at 11:30 am on Monday, June 5, 2017. A luncheon will follow at the Naval Academy Club. To help get a count of expected attendees please email Claire Hill at choynes@suddenlink.net by May 29th. Thank you. Claire, Ed, Sheila, Neil". Mrs. Hoynes' obituary.
05/11/2017
Timothy Woodbury
James Manning HANFORD: James Manning died on May 9, 2017. Age 80. Loving husband of Nylah. Dearest father of Anthony (Alisa) and Michele. Dearest grandfather of Julie.
MEMORIAL SERVICE Tuesday May 16, 2017, 11:00 AM at Guardian Lutheran Church Gathering at church from 10:00 a.m.
MEMORIAL GATHERING Monday May 15, 2017, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, Dearborn Chapel
01/21/2017
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Patricia H. DROTLEFF: There will be a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on Thursday, 18 May 2017 at 1130 at the Naval Academy Columbarium for Patricia (Pat) Drotleff (DOD: 10 January 2017), wife of '59 Classmate, CDR William DROTLEFF, USNR (Ret). Pat is survived by her husband Bill, brother Charles, four children, Susan, Debbie, Eileen, Andrew and her nine grandchildren. Mrs. Drotleff's obituary.
05/05/2017
Gary Smith
21st Company
Antero (Ted) SANTOS: Ted Santos died on April 20, 2017; he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Regina. Afuneral mass will be held in his honor on Monday, May 8th at 11:00am at St. Ann Catholic Church, North 10th St., Arlington, VA. An interment will be at later date in Waterville, ME. In lieu of flower, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
05/02/2017
Timothy Woodbury
Terrence (Terry) Joseph CAMILLERI: Terry Camilleri died on May 3, 2017; he is survived by his wife Betty; 5 children; 11 grandchildren and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9th at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City. An interment at Arlington National Cemetery will be held at date to be announced.
03/15/2017
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Nancy Withers HOYNES: There will be a Service of Committal at the Naval Academy Columbarium date to be announced. Nancy, wife of deceased classmate Ed Hoynes (18th Company), passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 with her loving family present. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gertrude Roman Catholic Church, 6543 Miami Ave., Cincinnatti, OH 45243 at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 18, 2017. Inurnment will be at the USNA Columbarium on Monday, 5 May 2017 at 1130. Contributions in Nancy's memory can be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Class of 1959 Fund.

Cards or letters of condolence may be sent to the family via Ed and Nancy's daughter, Claire Hill, 3604 Birdwell Drive, Tyler, TX 7570.
04/07/2017
01/22/2017
Timothy Woodbury
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Jacques C. NAVIAUX: A Memorial Service will be held on April 11, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 followed by a Celebration of Life at the Los Angeles Yacht Club, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina, San Pedro, CA 90731. Jacques' final resting will be Arlington Cemetery, services on August 21, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 58 years , Astrid Elaine, and two sons, their wifes and four grandchildren.
01/22/2017
Timothy Woodbury
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Frances Rolland FLIKEID: There will be a Service of Committal at the Naval Academy Columbarium on Friday, 31 March 2017 at 1300 for Mrs. Frances Rolland Flikeid (DOB: 21 November 1933, DOD: 16 December 2016). Frances Flikeid is the wife of CDR Jack Robert FLIKEID, USN (Ret), Class of 1959. Mrs. Flikeid's obituary.
02/13/2017
Frank Pipkin
11th Company
John (Jack) Shirreffs: There will be a Service of Committal at the Naval Academy Columbarium on Friday, April 28, 2017 at 2:00pm.  Any classmate planning to attend the Inurnment service, should RSVP to Frank Pipkin ( 410.841.6041 or email fpipkin@verizon.net ).  Please inform Frank if you are planning to attend a reception at an off-site location following the service. Jack passed away on February 21, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida. A Catholic Mass was held with a U.S. Marine detail and flag ceremony at St. Juliana's, in West Palm Beach on March 12, 2016. Jack's
obituary.
01/21/2017
Charlie Pease
Class Correspondent
Patricia H. Drotleff: There will be a Service of Committal at the Columbarium on Thursday, 18 May 2017 at 1130 at the Naval Academy Columbarium for Patricia (Pat) Drotleff (DOD: 10 January 2017), wife of '59 Classmate, CDR William DROTLEFF, USNR (Ret). Pat is survived by her husband Bill, brother Charles, four children, Susan, Debbie, Eileen, Andrew and her nine grandchildren. Pat is survived by her husband Bill, brother Charles, four children, Susan, Debbie, Eileen, Andrew and her nine grandchildren. Mrs. Drotleff's obituary.
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Memorial Affairs Coordinator & Cemetery Administrator Sharon L. Moffatt Memorial Affairs Coordinator & Cemetery Administrator 101 Cooper Road United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD 21402 410-293-1101 fax 410-293-4809 moffatt@usna.edu
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Please email the Class Correspondent, Charlie Pease, if you have any questions or corrections.