Mineman Around the World - In Memoriam

George Dewey Hogge Jr.

WICOMICO, VA - George Dewey Hogge Jr., age 76, died April 10, 2009 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Gloucester County, Dewey was a graduate of Achilles High School and a member of Providence Baptist Church. He was a past member of the Abingdon Ruritan Club and a member of the Achilles Masonic Lodge AF and AM, No. 281. In every sense of the word, Dewey was a native Gloucestonion. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951, served a tour in the Phillipines. During the transfer from the Phillipines to MacDill in 1954, he married the love of his life, Patricia Ann Taylor. After his discharge from the Air Force, he was employed as a Radio Mechanic in the Mine Mechanism Branch of the Naval Mine Depot Ordnance Department. His first assignment was overhaul of the A5 Firing Mechanism. Subsequent assignments included overhaul of all the electronic, electrical and electromechanical mine mechanisms of that era. In 1957, he was promoted to Electronics Technician GS-9 in the Naval Mine Engineering Facility. He was promoted to GS-11 in 1966 and to GS-12 in 1968. In 1973, he became the Logistics Management Specialist and remained in that position until retirement in 1987. He was also a Mines Consultant with Vredenburg for three years. During his working career he received numerous awards to include Outstanding Performance, Superior Accomplishments and Beneficial Suggestion Awards and many Letters of Appreciation. He was so proud when he earned his Commercial Pilot License SEL, and flying was his favorite hobby. He also enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Dewey accomplished many things in his life span, but the most important to him were his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Being surrounded by his family gave him so much enjoyment and these were the happiest times of his life.
His parents, Julia Nellie and George D. Hogge Sr; and a brother, Lawrence Hogge preceded him in death.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Patricia Hogge; three loving daughters, Jana Burnette and husband, Dave, Lisa White and husband, Bill, Paula Williams and husband, Gregory; eight grandchildren, each having a special place in his heart, Leslie Harris, Ryan Hogge, Phillip Longest, Dustin Longest, Jacob Hicks, Joshua Williams, Michael White and Megan White; a niece, Michelle Richmond and husband, Kevin; and his feline friend, Esroh.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Dr. Richard Croxton, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, at Providence Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
In Dewey's memory, contributions may be given to Providence Baptist Church, Building Fund, 3501 Providence Road, Hayes, VA 23072.

View and post condolences on the online guestbook at http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=1460414891394
Should you desire to send a card of condolence or call the family, the address is:

The George Dewey Hogge Family
PO Box 73
Wicomico, VA 23184-0073
(804) 642-4392

Eva Eleanor Yearwood McDONOUGH

Eva Eleanor Yearwood McDONOUGH, 71, of Ladson, wife of James F. McDonough, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2009 at a local hospital. Born April 12, 1938, in Cornwall, NY to William Yearwood and the late Bernice Carrie Ostrander Wagner. Mrs. McDonough was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, James F. McDonough of Ladson; two daughters, Liz McDonough of Ladson, Susan Hatch of Goose Creek; two sons, Tim McDonough and John McDonough of Ladson; one brother, Fred Yearwood of Middletown, NY, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Red Cross, 8085 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Arrangements are being handled by Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths.

James Michael (Mort) Moriarity

James Michael (Mort) Moriarity, was released from active duty in the 80's. He was an MN3. He was found deceased in his yard of the residence he lived in and apparently died of a heart attack. This happened on 24 Nov. 2008. Mort had no next of kin in the area, his remains could not be released by the county coroner until it was determined who, what, when, and where he came from. MNC Wallick (Ret.) handled the situation, and she provided Mort with a wake, and burial. This took place on the 1st of April 2009.

Further details on "Mort" Moriarty are not available.

Kiyoko "Nami" Kamahara Muessig

Kiyoko "Nami" Kamahara Muessig, 64, of Summerville, wife of John Edward Muessig passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Muessig was born November 20, 1944 in Kouchi, Shikoku Japan. She and her husband John were married in 1973 in Summerville and lived overseas during two tours of his 30 years Naval service. They returned to Summerville in 1980. Surviving in addition to her husband is her daughter, Gina K. Muessig of Washington, DC. A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Plantation Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, 3345 S. Live Oak Drive (Hwy 17-A), Moncks Corner with entombment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials, in memory of "Nami," may be made to: Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405.

ARRANGEMENTS BY TRI-COUNTY CREMATION CENTER, 11000 DORCHESTER ROAD, SUMMERVILLE, SC, (843) 821-4888.

Please visit the guestbook at http://www.legacy.com/charleston/DeathNotices.asp to leave a message of condolence.

Keiko Chipman

Keiko Chipman, wife of MNCS Gerald Chipman, retired, passed away peacefully at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista, CA. on 26 May 2009. They met in San Diego,CA and she was his bride for 37 years. Chip said, she will continue be his beautiful companion for years to come. He still has two daughters, Tina and Lucille who will be reminding him of her.

Ann Horton

Ann Horton, wife of MNCM Paul Horton, USN (Retired), passed away peacefully at home in Reno, NV on 15 June 2009. Funeral arrangements are pending. Cards and messages of condolence can be sent to: Paul Horton, 4465 Boca Way, #130, Reno, NV 89502

For further information please contact Jim Miller 858-695-1289. Additional details on Ann Horton are not available.

Charles Lesley Hartshorn

Charles Lesley Hartshorn, 74, passed away May 4, 2009. Survived by his daughters, Beth, Evelyn, Connie, Charlie and Linda; ten grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosita. Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009 at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sierra Vista, Arizona, with Military Honors by the U.S. Navy. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway, Tucson, Arizona 85710 - Phone: (520) 296-7193. A guest book is on line at http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=6227829575899

Rosita Vitug Hartshorn

His wife, Rosita Vitug Hartshorn had passed away April 5, 2009. At that time, she was survived by her husband, Charles L. Hartshorn; five daughters; ten grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Fellowship Baptist Church, 712 S. Wilmot Rd. with visitation from 9:00 a.m. to service time. Burial to follow in SO AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL, 6910 E. Broadway

The Family's former address is listed as 7838 S Hidden Stone Lane, Tucson, AZ 85756-8475 - (520) 795-9283. Charles' and Rosita's children may be at this address should you choose to send a card of remembrance or condolence or the guest book page, above. (Charles Hartshorn is not related to the AOM Chaplain, Derick S. Hartshorn)

Ann B. Cobis

Ann B. Cobis passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada.

Ann was born on March 20, 1935 in North Hollywood, California to William H. and Agnes F. Wallace. The family moved to Hawthorne, Nevada in 1942. Ann graduated from Mineral County High School in 1953.

On August 2, 1953, Ann married Julius Raymond (Rayco) Cobis. Ray was stationed at the U. S. Naval Depot in Hawthorne, and shortly after their marriage they moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, the first stop on the exciting life journey.   Over the course of the next 20 plus years, they lived in Whidbey Island, Washington; Subic Bay, Philippines; Brunswick, ME; Yorktown, Virginia; Atsugi, Japan; Guam, and San Diego, California. At each stop, Ann worked for the US Navy Exchange Retail System, and in 1978, both she and Ray retired and the moved to Reno, Nevada.   For many years, Ann worked alongside of Ray in their home repair and rental businesses, Rayco and Walco.

Ann adored her family and friends and had a love for adventures and life. She loved to entertain, had a flair for flower arranging, gourmet cooking and setting a beautiful table. Her family and friends will long remember the lessons she gave them in the fine art of cooking.    Ray’s hunting buddies will always remember the wonderful meals she prepared for their many hunting trips – foil covered dishes with the instructions taped to the top!

Ann and Ray loved to travel and explore new places. Their trips were many and included Germany, the Panama Canal, Mexico, and China. They were as happy flying first class as they were camping in the travel trailer with friends. Ann was also an avid sports fan “Go Braves!” UNR football, and she loved to watch golf on TV. In addition to her life with Ray, she had a love for dogs and the Yorkies she raised during her journeys around the world.

Ann is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ray; brother, William (Mardelle) Wallace; nephews, William C. (Jill) Wallace Craig, Bret, and Joey; Michaeel J. (Vicki) Wallace John and Glenn; Brian (Paula) Wallace Lindseysey and Scott; and niece, Susan (Bill) Richards Kellen and Kiley. Ann is also survived by a large circle of family and friends throughout the country.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held on Monday, July 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM. For details, please call 775-853-4045. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. The Reno Gazette-Journal has a guest book should you care to sign at    http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookid=9680985455245
Should you care to send a card of condolence or express your thoughts to the family, Ray's address is: 4505 Gore Way, Reno, NV 89502-6300 - (775) 826-3582

Helen B. Segesser

Helen B. Segesser passed from this life on May 26, 2009. The daughter of Ford and Fairy Waldron, Helen was born on March 24, 1931 in Tacoma, Washington. She moved with her family to Toppenish, Washington in 1946, On January 5, 1952 she married Bill Segesser, her high school sweetheart. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 5, 2002 surrounded by family and friends.
With her husband Bill in the United States Navy, Helen lived in the Philippines, Japan and the East and West coasts of the United Sates. When Bill retired in 1971 they built their home in Keno. In
Keno, Helen taught Sunday
school, attended the ladle's Bible
study and sang in the church choirs. She also worked in the Klamath County Tax Office for twenty years.
A wonderful and compassionate woman, Helen was loved by all who knew her. She dedicated herself to her family, her friends and was very active in her church, Helen enjoyed sewing and making intricate quilts. She crocheted clothing and made stuffed animals for her grandchildren, A renowned baker, everyone looked forward to her homemade treats. She had a deep love for nature, and hung birdfeeders for the many hummingbirds in her yard.
Helen is survived by her husband Bill; daughter Laurel Feldman, her husband Steven and their daughters Melody and Shayna; son John Segesser and his wife Terri; son Bill Segesser, his wife Val and their sons Sean and Jacob; and daughter Lynda Segesser, fiance Bel Vargas and her son Jordan.

The family would like to thank everyone for coming to celebrate Helen's life today; all are invited to a reception immediately following the memorial service in the fellowship hall.

Should you care to send a card of condolence or express your thoughts to the family, Bill's address is: 11425 Hamaker Mountain Rd, Keno, OR 97627-9701

Harold L. Keeran

Harold L. Keeran (1934-1999)

Over the years, we sometimes we lose touch with our compatriots. Harold Keeran was a fellow mineman and one who apparently slipped beneath the radar. Belatedly, we learned of his passing just recently. While ten years has passed since his death, we would like to acknowledge him now and provide recollections offered by his fellow shipmates, Bill Roberts, Toby Horn, Don Jones and also Ed Oyer, who provided the photo.

Harold L. KEERAN was born 20 Aug 1934 and died 10 Feb 1999, in Snowflake, AZ.

Bill Roberts added recollections to Don Jones' initial announcement:

"Its been quite some time since I learned of Harold's death and I really don't recall exactly how I learned about his passing. Toby Horn could possibly come up with more info. Harold was married to Lyal Stryker's daughter, you could try getting in touch with Lyle but he has retreated so far back into the boondocks that I don't think that would be possible. Harold was sort of a free soul after leaving the navy, he lived on his boat for a while and the last that I knew of him he was in California digging truffles. Good luck in your search I am pretty sure that he was born in Ohio and he was a year younger than myself so 1934 is a good birth year. "

Toby has been kind to provide the following recollections:

"His nickname was "Josh" and he was a favorite friend and shipmate of both Lyal Stryker and myself. He was born in Ohio - Mount Gilead, to be precise. During the time we all spent together, he was the greatest "cumshaw artist" I ever met. If not for him, we may never have gotten the Mildenhall project established - and later on, the relocation of the Mildenhall stockpile to Machrihanish. We had two C-130s from Rota allocated to us for the transfer - one crapped out after it's first flight with several major flight maintenance issues - the second was kept up by Josh's cumshaw efforts, which included an "allocated" engine and a total tire/brake refit (again with "allocated" parts and done entirely by MNs at the Mildenhall end of the pipeline). With two more flights to make after drop-off at Mac, that plane also crapped out and had to final-leg it back to Rota with no prospect of landing safely due to the other tire/brake malfunction. That left 60 more mines (Mk 52/55) left to transfer, which we had to accomplish by rail. Once again Josh came to the rescue, "recruiting" USAF trucks so we could get the mines to the railhead at Shippey Hill. We already had the mines there and loaded before we got the official okay from Navy Headquarters in London to "negotiate" the transport with USAF officials. The USAF Wing Commander (Col Fulmer) was astounded at how fast the transport was made. Josh was a wizard and had the greatest gift of gab you ever came across. After the Navy, as I recall, Josh went to Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, NC where he had a large charter boat that he lived aboard. He met and married a gal named Linda who sort of "adopted" Lyal as her adopted father. She was NOT an actual daughter of Lyal and Doreen. I became a sort of surrogate brother. We all stayed in close touch for a long time and then we got word that he had sold the boat. I recollect that they moved to Delaware (Dover???) for a short stint - then on to Arizona. Lyal and I would get a call from Linda from time to time to keep us posted on Josh's deteriorating health. Her last call was to report his death, which was posted as a taps item back in 1999. I am emailing this to Lyal's old email address (haven't seen or conversed with him for several years now) in hopes that it will get thru and maybe he can add to this account. Josh was a good shipmate and a close friend."

Many thanks to Don, Bill and, Toby.

James Ziegert

James Ziegert , former Mineman and WWII veteran enlisted in December of 1942. He passed away on Wed. 21 October 2009. He was married to Elizabeth Wilcox on Dec. 31, 1942, and they had 4 children (James, Mary, Ellen, and Ann), they also had 8 grandchildren (Jill, Christopher, Laurie, Terry, Kristin, Tracy, Rachel, and Janel). Preceeding them in death was their loving granddaughter Janel Margaret Spaeth. They also have 14 great grandchildren. James and Elizabeth originally settled in West Bend, Wisconsin, and later, retiring to Kewaskum WI. After his wife Elizabeth passed away, he moved to Oak Park Ill with his daughter Ellen. After suffering a series of strokes, he resided at a nursing home in LaGrange, Ill., where he passed away peacefully. He will be dearly missed by family and friends. It is nice to know that he has joined the love of his life!"

No obituaries appeared in the newspapers and the only person I have been in contact with has been his granddaughter, Rachel. She had a very close relationship with her grandfather and in speaking to her, I think a short email condolence would let her know that the memory of a fellow mineman is held dear by all members of the Association of Minemen. Her email is jgresk@wi.net

John Judson Hughes

John Judson Hughes, 72, entered into life June 18, 1937 in Lincoln, Nebraska, and entered into rest December 14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona, after a tragic auto accident.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his wife of 41 years; Ann, daughter; Melissa (Robert) Summers, son; Martin (Bethany) Hughes, 9 grandchildren; Brandon (Cheryl), Malinda, Bryson, Judson, Mikaela, Mark, Shelby, David and Colton, 1 brother; Charles (Alice), niece; Nancy (Kevin), nephew; Barry (Cathy). He was preceded in death by his parents; Judson & Florence Hughes.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served from 1955-1958; most of that time he was stationed at the Naval Ordnance Facility in Yokosuka, Japan. He was a Gideon and had owned a small print shop from 1969-1985. He was a diehard Nebraska Corn Husker fan and almost never missed a game. A real talker who always saw the bright side of the world. At the time of his passing, he had been working for IntelliQuick Delivery for about twelve years. He was actively involved in his grandchildren's lives, always doing for and with them all sorts of activities. He truly loved the Lord and was a member and active participant at Desert Springs Community Church. Over ten years ago he started and continued to coordinate the Phoenix Connection, connecting former graduates of Lincoln (NE) High School in the Southwest area.

Visitation 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, December 18, 2009 at Crystal Rose Funeral Home 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ with services at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Desert Springs Community Church, 14440 W. Indian School Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85395 with interment 10:30 am, Monday, December 21,, 2009 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to: The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or at www.gideons.org.

A guest book has been provided at Crystal Rose Funeral Home.
Please take the opportunity to sign it: http://www.crystalrosefuneralhome.com/index.cfm