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Obituary: CDR Janet Allen, NC, USN (RET)

friend — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:36:51 GMT

Janet N. Allen
MIDDLETOWN - Janet N. Allen,

81, of Valley Road, Middletown, RI, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Newport Hospital, Newport, RI.
Born in Rocky River, OH, on November 24, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Jessie (Inghaus) Allen.
Ms. Allen graduated from Avon Village High School on May 27, 1948, the Elyria Memorial Hospital School of Nursing on September 19, 1952, passed her nursing boards in Ohio and was admitted as a registered nurse on January 23, 1953.
Janet entered active duty in the United Sates Navy Nurse Corps on October 25, 1959 and continued her education received a bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Washington on August 21, 1964, and became a Commander of the USN Nurse Corps on August 1, 1972. After a lengthy career in the Navy she retired from active duty in November of 1979.
She received service awards and commendations including; the National Defense Service Medal, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Cross of Gallantry. Janet served as Chapter Treasurer of the Military Order of the World Wars, she volunteered over nine years as an American Red Cross Volunteer at the Naval Ambulatory Care Center, Pharmacy Dept. of Newport, RI, she received a certificate of appreciation for the Retired Officers Association, was the recipient of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution award for military service during the Vietnam War and was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Ms. Allen was active in the Portsmouth United Methodist Church where she was a member of the church choir, and she was an avid reader. Janet lived in her home on Lisa Terrace in Portsmouth for over thirty years, and then moved to an apartment in Blenheim three years ago where she was very active in the many activities including the book club and music groups.
Janet was the youngest of seven children. Her sister Harriet Allen Jackson and several nephews and nieces of Ohio survive her.
Her twin sister who died shortly after birth, and her brothers, Glenn Allen, Charles Allen, Leslie Allen and Morris Allen, predeceased her.
Her funeral will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 11 a.m., at Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Burial will be in Newport Memorial Park in Middletown.
Donations, in her memory, may be made to the Portsmouth United Methodist Church, 2732 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.
Condolences, information and directions are available at http://www.memorialfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are by Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth,
Note:
CDR Allen's last Duty Station was NRMC, PHILA

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Trying to find Donna Spencer

Dave huff — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:59:15 GMT

I'd like to touch base and see how she is doing after all these years, Can anyone help he?

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Obituary: LCDR Darolyn Hope Christiansen, NC USN (Ret)

friend — Thur, 09 Feb 2012 15:32:53 GMT

DAROLYN HOPE CHRISTIANSEN

Darolyn Hope Christiansen of Wheaton Darolyn Hope Christiansen, 67, died on Sunday, Jan. 8, at her home in Wheaton. She was born June 28, 1944, in Toronto, Canada, to Douglas and Sarah Scott. Mrs. Christiansen served in the Navy Nurse Corps in Long Beach, Calif. and at the Subic Bay Naval Hospital in the Philippines during the Vietnam conflict. She is a retired lieutenant commander. She was a graduate from the Swedish Covanant School of Nursing in Chicago. She would later receive her graduate diploma in Biblical Studies from Multnamah Bible College in Portland, Oregon and her B.S.N. degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago. She was a 20-year employee of Delnor Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Wheaton Bible Church and was involved in various ministries. She served as a short term missionary/nurse in Bangladesh and India. Darolyn excelled as a mother and was an avid traveler, having visited 114 countries and seven continents. Darolyn is survived by her husband of 36 years, David; a daughter, Davia of Batavia, Ill.; son, Scott of Aurora, Ill.; three sisters, Sandra Scott of Wheaton, Laura (Peter) Pearson of Woodstock, Conn. and Cherry (Charles) West of Wheaton; and two brothers, Douglas Scott of Wheaton and Richard (Marilyn) Scott of Carol Stream. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service was held at Wheaton Bible Church. Interment will be held privately at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to Wheaton Bible Church. Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton at 630-668-0027.

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Obit: VADM J. Zimble, MC, USN (Ret)

friend — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:10:50 GMT

James A. Zimble, Navy surgeon general, dies at 78

By Emily Langer, Published: December 29

Retired Vice Adm. James A. Zimble, who served as the Navys surgeon general and helped lead a review of military medical preparedness after the 1983 terrorist attack on a Marine Corps barracks in Lebanon, died Dec. 14 at a hospital in New London, Conn.

He was 78 and had coronary artery disease, said his son Daniel Zimble.

Retired Vice Adm. James A. Zimble worked for more than three decades in military medicine. Zimble died Dec. 14 at a hospital in New London, Conn., at age 78.

Adm. Zimble worked for more than three decades in military medicine. During his tenure as the Navys chief medical officer, from 1987 until 1991, he oversaw the deployment of hospital ships during the Persian Gulf War. He also sought to improve coordination among the surgeon generals office and naval commands around the country through an institutional reorganization.

Earlier in his career, he served as a top medical officer of the Marine Corps, a fleet surgeon and as a deputy assistant defense secretary for medical affairs.

He was one of the senior officers appointed by Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger to evaluate military medical preparedness after the Oct. 23, 1983, terrorist truck bombing that killed 241 people at the Marine barracks in Beirut. The military had been criticized for mishandling care of the wounded servicemen, with the Army and Air Force allegedly competing for attention.

The Zimble report, as it was known, was made public in 1985. It focused on the European command and described a lack of coordinated planning for a catastrophe. The report was credited with prompting better training and other improvements in the militarys medical preparedness.

James Allen Zimble was born Oct. 12, 1933, in Philadelphia. He pursued a career in medicine in part because his parents were deaf; as a boy, he hoped to become a doctor and restore their hearing.

He received a bachelors degree in premedical studies from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., in 1955 and a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1959. He joined the Navy Reserve while in medical school.

Adm. Zimble trained in undersea medicine before pursuing a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology. Early in his career, he practiced at Navy hospitals in Pennsylvania, California and Florida.

After his military retirement, Adm. Zimble became president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, where he established a nursing school. He retired in 2004.

His honors included the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Distinguished Service Medal and several awards of the Legion of Merit.

His first marriage, to Judith Goldberg, ended in divorce. His second wife, Janet Bailey, died in 1994 after 25 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife of 15 years, the former Mona Melton, of Salem, Conn.; two children from his first marriage, Amy Butterfield of La Jolla, Calif., and Jennifer Steffenilla of Midlothian, Va.; one son from his second marriage, Daniel Zimble of Cabin John; three stepchildren from his second marriage, David Richards of Tenafly, N.J., Jennifer Howell of Roswell, Ga., and Sue Slover of Reston; two stepchildren from his third marriage, Emily Zadjura and Rick Findley, both of Salem; and 12 grandchildren

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Obituary: CDR Lucy A.Job, NC, USN (Ret)

friend — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:33:03 GMT

CDR Lucy A. Job NC USN Retired
PORTSMOUTH - CDR Lucy Ann "Jane" Job, NC USN Retired,

age 88, of Sea Meadow Drive, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012.
She was the daughter of the late Nellie and William J. Job and was born in Schenectady, NY on December 13, 1923.
Her sister, CDR Florence K. Job, preceded her in death. She retired from active duty in 1975 after 21 years in the Navy Nurse Corps.
She received her RN from Flower-Fifth Avenue School of Nursing in New York City, her BSPHN from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC and her MA in Nursing Administration from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.
CDR Job's naval career included Instructor at Naval Hospital Corps School, San Diego, CA; Senior Nurse, military transport ships - the Sultan and the Gaffey; Senior Nurse, Sangley Hospital in the Philippines; and Assistant Chief Nurse at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Newport, Rhode Island. She also served as In-Service Educational Officer and Staffing Officer at other duty stations.
Following retirement, CDR Job took paralegal courses at Roger Williams College, Bristol, Rhode Island and taught Neurosurgical Nursing at the Newport Hospital School of Nursing. She and her sister traveled extensively. She initiated biannual luncheons for Navy Nurses in the northeast, which later became a chapter of the National Navy Nurse Corps Association. She served as treasurer, member of the scholarship committee and member of the Board of Directors of that organization.
She was a communicant of St. Anthony's Church in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
She enjoyed reading, travel, bridge, music, and she loved animals.
Many cousins and friends survive her.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012, from 3-6 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI.
Her funeral will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012, at 9 a.m. from the Connors Funeral Home, followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Church, East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. Burial will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. in St. Adalbert's Cemetery, Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the National Navy Nurse Corps Association, P.O. Box 5983, Virginia Beach, VA 23471, or the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, RI 02842.
Condolences, information and directions are available at http://www.memorialfunerahome.com

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Obituary: LCDR Yolande A. J. Williamson, NC, USNR,(Ret)

friend — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:01:41 GMT

LCDR Yolande A.J. Williamson

July 11, 1922 - January 12, 2011

Melbourne, Florida

LCDR Yolande AJ Williamson, USNR passed peacefully to eternity on January 12, 2011.

The eldest of eight children, Yolande served as a nurse with the Military Air Evacuation Service. In her work with the Navy, she traveled all over the world. Among her many assignments, she participated in the first air evacuation of wounded from the Korean conflict.

She significantly contributed to the support of her parents and siblings, earning her the affection, respect, and admiration of all who knew her.

A native of Sanford, Maine, daughter of Phillip and Aldea Forest, she was predeceased by her parents,brothers Maurice of Dover, NH, Jerome, Raymond ,and Francis of Deland, FL, and Denis of Sanford, ME. She is survived by brothers Bertrand of Melbourne, FL and Claude of Springvale, ME.

A devoted lifelong Roman Catholic and lay Carmelite,she gave generously of herself to her church, family and extended family.

She leaves us for the reward she richly deserves and will be sorely missed.

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New Book by Retired Navy Nurse Sarah Black

friend — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:15:59 GMT

Marathon Cowboys went on sale this past November 2011. Sarah has her own website.

Sarah Black is a fiction writer living in beautiful Boise, Idaho, the jewel of the American West. Sarah is a family nurse practitioner and works in a medical clinic that takes care of homeless folks (they have lots of great stories). Raised a Navy brat, she's lived all over the country. She and her son James recently moved to Boise from the Navajo reservation in Arizona. When she isn't writing, she's doing something with wool. She learned weaving out on the reservation and now has her eye on an antique circular sock knitting machine.

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Obituary: LCDR Joyce J. Hoover, NC, USN (Ret)

friend — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:44:57 GMT

Joyce Janelle Hoover

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Joyce Janelle Hoover Joyce Janelle Hoover left this world on February 26, 2011, in the company of family and friends who loved her. She was born in Saint Jo, Montague County, Texas in 1927. Upon graduation from high school at the tender age of 16, she started nursing school at Harris Hospital School in Fort Worth, Texas. World War II had just ended and having seen the film So Proudly We Hail, she was sure her future was in the military. She was commissioned as an ensign to the U.S. Navy in 1947. During her twenty years of service, she served on land, sea, and in the air. She retired from the Navy in 1968 with the rank of LCDR, USN. During her tenure in the Navy, she earned degrees from the University of Minnesota and theUniversity of Washington, a B.S. in Nursing Education and a Master of Nursing, respectively. She then worked with the Texas State Department of Health as a Nurse Consultant from the Medicare Program for three years. From 1971 to 1987, she was the Director Continuing Education for nurses at the U.T. School of Nursing. Upon retirement from U.T., she enjoyed traveling for many years. She believed moving to Westminster Manor in 2006 was like boarding a "Cruise Ship that never leaves the dock." While living there, she was active in U.T. LAMP (Learning Activities for Mature People) and as the Navy Representative of the Austin chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. She is survived by ten nieces and nephews, twenty-seven grand nieces and nephews and an unknown number of great grand nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the many friends she has made over a lifetime of good cheer and the afternoon cocktail. She will be missed. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Manor, 4100 Jackson, Austin, Texas, at 2:00 p.m. at Sunday March 6, 2011. Memorial contributions in her honor should go to UT School of Nursing or the charity of your choice.

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Those recruited by Joyce Hoover

Sue Giddings — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:53:47 GMT

The late Joyce Hoover was NC recruiter in Dallas, Texas during the early 1960s , were you recruited by LCdr Hoover?

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100 year old Navy Nurse Celebrates Birthday

friend — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:29:33 GMT

RETSIL With Grace Davis devoting much of her life to Navy nursing, it was appropriate that Navy nurses helped celebrate her 100th birthday Thursday at the Washington Veterans Home.

"We take care of our own," said Capt. Iris Boehnke, director of nursing services at Naval Hospital Bremerton, who brought about 15 co-workers to the party. "You're always a Navy nurse."

Davis, a New Jersey native, earned a nursing degree in 1936. In 1943, during the heart of World War II, she joined the Navy.

"She said, 'I want to help my country,'" said niece Helen Sanderson, who flew from Florida for the event. Cousin Susan Didricksen and husband Kent traveled from Texas. They're Davis' only relatives.

A lieutenant commander, she wrapped up a 21-year career in 1964 after a third stint at Naval Hospital Bremerton.

"She's always been very proud of being in the Navy," Susan Didricksen said. "She helped deliver a lot of babies. She gave up a lot to do this."

Davis said she loved getting orders and traveling to new places. Besides Bremerton, she worked in San Diego, Hawaii and Japan.

Jean Ritchey of Bremerton met Davis more than 50 years ago when they worked together in Yokosuka.

"She was excellent," Ritchey said. "So caring. You couldn't say a bad thing about her."

Davis met future husband Edwin Davis in San Diego, where they both served. They married in 1955. They moved into the veterans home in April 2008. Edwin, a retired Navy commander, passed away about a year later.

Friends and Retsil residents packed the activity room Thursday to wish Davis a happy centennial.

"I appreciate all of you coming," Davis told the group. "I have lots of pleasant memories from the past. You must come again and visit. It helps to have old-timers drop in and reminisce. That's what we do best."

Letters from the Obamas and Gov. Gregoire were read, congratulating Davis on her birthday and thanking her for her service.

"You have witnessed great milestones in our nation's history and your life represents an important part of the American story," said the president's card.

Asked for her keys to a long life, Davis said taking everything in moderation, contentment at home and meeting nice people with similar interests.

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Obit: CDR Pamela Jean Rayburn, NC, USN (Ret)

friend — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:19:45 GMT

Commander Pamela Jean RAYBURN

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RAYBURN, Commander Pamela JeanOctober 26, 2011. Pam was a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, serving in many states all over the country. Since moving here in 1997, she has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A native of Lakehurst, NJ, Pam graduated from Loretto Heights College with a BSN, and received her MS from the University of Colorado. She also served her country in the United States Navy Nurse Corps. Preceded in death by her father, Commander Earl W. Geyer, she is survived by her husband, Joseph H. Rayburn, Brentwood; children, Andrew J. Rayburn, Brentwood, Lieutenant Kelley J. Rayburn, Eglin AFB, FL, Daniel J. Rayburn, Fort Collins, CO; mother, Jean M. Riddle, Denver, CO; sisters, Barbara J. Duggan, Huntington Beach, CA and Shelley A. Bermingham, Fort Collins, CO and brother, Lieutenant Commander James A. Geyer, Monument, CO. To celebrate Pam's life, a Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. today in Benton Chapel, located on Vanderbilt's campus at 411 21st Ave. South in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Vanderbilt Dept. of Oncology or Pastoral Care Services, Vanderbilt Gift Processing, PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727. Sign online guestbook at AustinFuneralService.com; (615) 377-0775.

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Obit: CDR Catherine V. Roberts, NC, USN, (Ret)

friend — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:33:29 GMT

September 14, 2011 Catherine V. Vonie Roberts, age 87 passed away in Taunton Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Catherine was born in Taunton to her late parents Charles & Mary (Leahy) Roberts. She was educated in Taunton schools, a graduate of Taunton High School class of 1941. Catherine also graduated from Morton Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 and received her bachelors degree from Boston University in 1962. She served her country as a nurse, instructor and charge nurse during both the Korean & Vietnam Wars in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a commander in 1976. Catherine received many medals during her service including; National Defense Service Medal (with star) and the Good Conduct Medal. Catherine was a member of the Retired Officers Association, Boston University Alumni, Morton Hospital Alumni, Disabled American Veterans, Navy Nurse Corp Association, Charter member of Womens Memorial Association and the WWII Memorial Association. She enjoyed sports, walking and family gatherings. Most of all she cherished her time watching her nieces and nephews sporting activities. She was always dedicated to the care of her family. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for the love and care Catherine received at the Taunton Nursing Home. Catherine was preceded in death by her siblings; Carmelita Roberts, Mary Sherman, Margaret Meunier, John Roberts, Gerard Roberts, William and Raymond (Buddy) Roberts. Catherine is also survived by several nieces and nephews including; Margaret (Peggy) ODonnell, John (Jack) Morrissey, Raymond (Teddy) Roberts, Karen Bunnewith, John (Jay) Wilbur, David Wilbur, Debra (Wilbur) Meunier, Lauren Meunier, Lindsey Meunier, Gwendolyn Bunnewith, Rhiannon Wilbur, Keith Morrissey,Craig Morrisey, Kristen Roberts, Katie Roberts and several more. Funeral from the OKeefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, Ma. 02780 on Monday, Sept. 19th at 10am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Family Church in East Taunton at 11am. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Sunday from 6-8pm. Burial will be in the Bourne National Cemetery at 1:15pm. Donations in Catherines memory may be made to the Taunton Nursing Home Activities Fund, 350 Norton Ave., Taunton, MA. 02780.

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Obit: CDR Iris A. Tasklos,NC,USNR (Ret)

friend — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:12:43 GMT

Commander Iris A. Taskalos

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COMMANDER IRIS A. TASKALOS, NC, USNR TOMS RIVER Commander Iris A. Taskalos, NC, USNR, Retired, was born January 16, 1938 in NYC, NY and died on October 1, 2011. She was the daughter of Demetrios and Freda Tsakalos. She was predeceased by her brothers, Nicholas Taskalos and Angelo "Jack" Taskalos and sisters, Helen Desses and Mary Seregos. She is survived by her loving sister-in-law Audrey (DeGroot) Taskalos and her nephews and nieces, James Taskalos, Sr. and his wife, Marilyn (Muller) Taskalos; Dolores (Taskalos) Hansen and her husband, Phil Hansen; Carl Taskalos and his wife, Donna (Stzencil) Taskalos; Jane (Taskalos) Urgo and her husband, Kenneth Urgo; Deborah (Desses) Lang and her husband, Michael Lang; Eleana Desses; Helene (Seregos) Dalskov; Nicholas Seregos and his wife, Eileen (Moran) Seregos; Christine (Seregos) Alexander and her husband, David Alexander; and James Seregos and his wife, Linda (Brunner) Seregos. Commander Iris A. Taskalos enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1956 and reported to the Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD for recruit training. She attended Hospital Corps School in Great Lakes, IL. She received an Honorable Discharge from the Navy Reserve while attending Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing. She graduated from nursing school in 1961 and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Long Island University and received a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Hunter College in New York City. In 1967 she was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Navy Nurse Corps on the USS Compass Island in Brooklyn, NY. She attended Officer Indoctrination in Newport, RI graduating with distinction. From 1967-1969, Commander Taskalos was assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital in St. Albans, NY. In 1969 she volunteered for duty in Vietnam. She requested and got stationed on the hospital ship, USS Sanctuary. This ship was built and commissioned in Hoboken, NJ where she grew up. From 19701972 she was assigned to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. She was an instructor in charge of the SSNT Technician School and supervisor of the SSNT operating room. Released from active duty in 1972, Commander Taskalos joined the Naval Reserve. She served a total of twenty eight years of Naval Service. She was a long time resident of Toms River, NJ. Friends may call Silverton Memorial Funeral Home located at 2482 Church Road, Toms River, NJ, Wednesday, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Memorial Mass will be on Thursday, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church located at 2200 Church Road, Toms River, NJ. Interment with full military honors will be immediately following at Doyle Veterans Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown, NJ. Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Road Toms River, NJ 08753 (732) 255-6363

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Obit: CDR Edith M. Macha, NC, USN (Ret.)

friend — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:42:45 GMT

Commander Edith Martha Macha, 94, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Lubbock. She was born August 29, 1917 in Brownfield, Texas to Victor and Albina Macha. In 1920 she and her family moved by covered wagon to the New Home community alongside her double cousins.
Edith attended Dixie Schools in the New Home area and graduated from Tahoka High School in 1935. She graduated from Lubbock Sanitarium Training School for Nurses in 1940 (this became Methodist Hospital and is now Covenant). In 1949 she graduated from the University of Colorado with a Registered Nurse for Teaching and Supervision of Nursing Hospitals degree.
Edith worked in Snyder and Sweetwater before joining the military service in 1942.
During her career in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps she served in hospitals in San Diego and Oakland, Calif.; St. Albans, N.Y.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Millington, Tenn.; Bethesda, Md.; Hawaii; as well as Yokosuka, Japan; Midway Island; and aboard a ship in the Pacific. She retired from Military service June 30, 1971 as a Commander in the Navy Nurse Corps.
After retirement she continued her life's work by taking care of those around her she loved, which included her mother, sisters and numerous family and friends. She also enjoyed being involved in several organizations which included Christ the King Catholic Church Women's Organization, Retired Officers Club at Reese AFB, South Plains Fair Women's Division, Pot-Pour-Ri Study Club and Alpha Kappa Gama Sorority.
Edith was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Lebusha Huser, Irma Bednarz and Mildred Shambeck.
She is survived by her nephews Vic and wife Ana Huser, Washington, D.C., Eugene and wife Shirley Bednarz and Bill and wife Jane Bednarz, Slaton, Texas and nieces, Sister Mary Robyn Huser, Vicksburg, Miss. and Jeanette and husband Tony Hoover, Lubbock. She is also survived by 21 great-nieces and nephews.
Rosary service will be held Sunday, September 25 at 6 p.m. in the Abbey Chapel at Resthaven Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 26 at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Cathedral. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be matde to the Christ the King Cathedral Building Fund.

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Obituary :LCDR Pauline Kuenzi Hercz, NC, USN(Ret)

friend — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:29:57 GMT

PAULINE "Jane" KUENZI HERCZ, 88, Memphis, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Mrs. Hercz was a retired registered nurse, a LCDR Navy nurse, and worked as an RN in supervisory positions at Yale in New Haven. She was a lifelong Lutheran church member in Wisconsin, Connecticut, Massachussetts and last attended Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Memphis, TN. Mrs. Hercz was preceded in death by her loving husband, Phillip D. Hercz, Terry Jane Campbell, her parents, Edwin and Vera Kuenzi, sister, Joyce Kuenzi Campbell, and brother, Harlow E. Kuenzi. She is survived by her nieces, Christine Hayne of Illinois, Elizabeth Johnston of Oklahoma, Kathy Stowell and Terry Hebert, both of Georgia and Anne Minkin of California; grand and great-grand-nieces, Tracy Paxtor and Teresa Nair both of California, Emily Rikard of Mississippi, Katherine Johnston of Illinois, Sarah Kelly of Georgia, Elizabeth Paxtor, Avani Nair, Haley Minkin and Miles Minkin, all of California. Services will be Wednesday, August 17 at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 6865 Poplar Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice or Kirby Pines Manor. Online condolences may be expressed at

memphisfuneral home.net

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