Iles Funeral Home
Francis Eugene "Gene" Herrold was born on July 8, 1928 and was united with his Savior on November 26, 2019.
Gene was born to Faye Marie(nee Lee) Herrold and William Herrold in Des Moines, Iowa. He was raised in Granger, Iowa. Gene graduated from Granger High School in 1946. He loved to play baseball and basketball.
Gene was united in marriage with Carol White on May 20, 1956. Gene worked for the railroad as a young man and worked in Des Moines, Iowa at a body shop. He then opened Herrold Body Shop in Granger, Iowa. He also served on the Granger City Council for many years and was very respected in his community.
Gene was self-employed for many years owning and operating Herrold Auto Body Shop in Granger. This was a common place for his friends and family to visit with Gene. Once Gene retired, Gene and Carol would travel to Apache Junction, Arizona and spend the winter months enjoying the warm weather, playing pool, shuffleboard, golf, and cards with the many friends they made over the years. He was a Past Master in the C-T Granger Masonic Lodge No. 620.
Gene had many pastimes that he enjoyed. He had a deep love for golf and camping. Gene also enjoyed watching his grandchildren in their many extracurricular activities, bowling, fishing, playing cards, dancing and singing with just whatever musical instruments he had at hand. He was very passionate about making people smile. Gene was never seen without a smile on his face and a joke in his back pocket.
Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years Carol; one sister, Donna (Rolland) Paul of Willow Springs, Missouri; one daughter, Elizabeth (Monte) Grossnickle of Woodward, Iowa; two sons, Robert Herrold of Granger, and Claire Herrold; five grandchildren, Josh (Tiffany) Herrold of Houston, Texas, J.D. (Tara) Herrold of Polk City, Iowa, Christopher (Shanae) Herrold of Bondurant, Iowa, Amy (Kyle) Orr of Woodward, Iowa, and Lynn (Dane) Bumsted of Bloomfield, Iowa;. He also enjoyed his six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Les Brandt Chapel
Carol June Herrold was born to Claire and Ruth White on November 15, 1936. She moved around a lot as a child and lived in places such as Council Bluffs and Grand Island, NE before landing in Granger in 1954.
Prior to moving to Granger, she enjoyed playing coronet in the marching band. Carol graduated from Granger High School in May of 1956.
She was united in marriage to Francis Eugene "Gene" Herrold on May 20th, 1956. Together they raised 3 children; Robert, Elizabeth and Claire.
Carol held many different jobs in her life including working at the Woodward Resource Center, Look Magazine, Casey's, Norwest Card Services and as a veterinary technician.
When Carol and Gene both retired they traveled to Apache Junction, AZ as "snow birds" to spend the winter months enjoying the warm weather, playing cards and visiting with the many friends they made over the years.
Over the years following their adventures traveling south, Carol found joy in working at the Woodward Granger Elementary School as a Foster Grandparent. She loved helping the children reach their full potential and was always willing to help around in the classroom in any way she could.
She also spent time socializing with friends and family, playing cards, and crafting.
Carol is survived by, one sister, Lucille Medici of St Petersburg, FL; one daughter Elizabeth (Monte) Grossnickle of Woodward, IA, and two sons Robert Herrold of Granger, IA and Claire Herrold; five grandchildren, Josh (Tiffany) Herrold of Houston, TX, J.D. (Tara) Herrold of Polk City, IA, Christopher Herrold of Bondurant, IA, Amy (Kyle) Orr of Woodward, IA, and Lynn (Dane) Bumsted of Bloomfield, IA; eight great-grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, her parents, and sister, Joyce Harless.
Billy Lee Herrold passed away Thursday, August 30, 2007, At Kavanagh House on 56th Street.
Billy was born March 23, 1930, near Granger to William H. and Faye (Lee) Herrold. He graduated from Granger High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He Retired from the Experimental Department at John Deere in 1992. Over the years he had a number of hobbies, enjoyed life and was blessed with many good friends.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Randy (Sheryl) Herrold; grandchildren, Erin (Michael) Bruggeman, Andi (Troy) Smeltzer and Alex Herrold; great grandchildren, Austin and Zachary Bruggeman; brother, Eugene Herrold; sisters, Donna Paul and Shirley Knoll; and stepmother Jessie Herrold.
Donna Marie Paul, 88, passed away at Willow Care on January 28, 2023. She was born on February 3, 1934, to William and Faye Herrold.
She was raised in Granger, Iowa, where she went to school and loved to play basketball. Upon graduation, she worked for an insurance company until September 20, 1952, when she married her high school sweetheart, Rolland "Pig" Paul. From that union, they had three children, Deanna McNew, Paula West, who resides in Warrensburg, Missouri, and Mike. Deanna and Mike preceded her in death. She had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Pig and Donna moved several times in her life, but the biggest move was in July 1969, when they and their three children moved to Willow Springs to operate a farm called Pork Plantation. Donna was very active in the farm, plus keeping the pedigree up to date on the farm and shipping of the "feeder pigs." She was very active in Eastern Star and Rainbow Girls. She also found time to be very active in town (which was very unusual for farm wives) by being president of the Chamber of Commerce and one-time was honored as the Citizen of the Year by the Chamber.
Her primary hobby was sewing. She also was very active and enjoyed holding events at the farm, entertaining people that came to visit and entertaining local people at annual functions like a super bowl party, New Year's breakfast, and the sale crew party for the local people that helped twice a year at the hog sales. For any event that was drawn up, her home was always an open house for her children, her children's friends, and some political turnout.
Donna was a member of the United Methodist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and a board member.
Rolland "Pig" Frank Paul was born December 11, 1932, in Perry, Iowa, to Glenn S. and Thelma Irene (Burkett) Paul. He departed this life on May 5, 2023, at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Missouri.
Pig was raised on the family farm in Dallas County, Iowa. He completed the first eight grades in the country school. In Iowa there was a country school every two miles. He graduated from Granger High School where he met his high school sweetheart, Donna Marie Herrold. They were married on September 20, 1952, and to this union, three children were born, Deanna McNew (Howard), Paula West (John Marr) who resides in Warrensburg, Missouri, and Mike. Deanna and Mike preceded him in death. He had six grandchildren (Julie Owens, Jennifer Owens, Bradley McNew, Nathan Collins, Brian Paul & Brett Paul) and eight great-grandchildren (Ethan McNew, Aubrie McNew, Mason Owens, Bella McNew, Evan Owens, Lillie McNew, Lynn Collins & Keaton Paul).
He loved to play basketball. Both he and his brother Jay, who preceded him in death were very active in exhibiting hogs nationwide under the name, Paul Bros. Durocs. Pig went to Iowa State College and majored in animal husbandry. The first two years of college, he lived and worked in the hog barn and was involved with a fraternity and had many fond memories of that time. After three years of college, he volunteered for the draft and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and finished college on the GI Bill, he graduated in 1958. He made his career in the pork-producing industry. In 1969, he and Donna moved with their three children to Willow Springs to operate a farm called Pork Plantation. Pig was a member of the American Legion for 50 years and was a 30-year member of the Willow Springs Charities and the Lion's Club. He was named Citizen of the Year twice by the Willow Springs Chamber of Commerce. He served on the Willow Springs School Board and as a director of the Duroc and Yorkshire National Feeder Pig Show in West Plains. Pig served as the presiding commissioner of Howell County.
Pig recognized an active life, but it would not have been possible without his wife, three children, and son-in-law, Howard.
Services for Shirley F. Knoll, 80, who passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, September 30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Martensdale with cremation to follow service.
Survivors include her husband, Karl; sons, Karl Jr., Bruce (Sue) and Marty (Jane Anderson) Knoll; brother, Eugene (Carol) Herrold; sister, Donna (Pig) Paul; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Herrold, Martha Martins, and Naoma Bradbury; granddaughter, Amanda Knoll; step grandsons, Chad and Drew Rosander; and step great-grandson, Weston Rosander.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Mellissa Faye Knoll; brother, Billy Herrold; brothers-in-law, Phil Martins and Jack Bradbury; and sister-in-law, Ginger Bice.
Services for Karl E. Knoll, 87, who passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, will be held 10 a.m., Friday, August 11 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Martensdale with cremation to follow service.
Survivors include his sons, Karl Jr., Bruce (Sue) and Marty (Jane Anderson) Knoll; granddaughter, Amanda Knoll; step grandsons, Chad and Drew Rosander; great-grandson, Carlos "Carl" Leon Aguilar Knoll; step great-grandchildren, Weston and Emberlynn Rosander; sisters, Martha Martens, and Naoma Bradbury.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Knoll; and granddaughter, Melissa Faye Knoll.
Des Moines Register
April 3, 2012Michael R. Broadie, 75, of Lancaster, PA entered into the presence of his Lord on Friday, March 30, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County. Born November 15, 1936 in Granger, Iowa, he was the oldest son of the late William R. Broadie and Helen (Snedden) Broadie.
He will be missed by his loving wife, Carol M. (Shelton) Broadie, to whom he would have been married for 34 years on June 23.
His mark of faith is felt heavily by both family and brothers and sisters in Christ. His faithful dedication to his bride and the Bride of Christ was rare. His final hour was spent praising Jesus Christ. His final words were, "Jesus Christ is Lord of all!"
In addition to his wife, Mr. Broadie is survived by his children: Bonnie Hogan; David Broadie, husband of Cindy; Barbara Broadie; Jeanne Moore, wife of Keith; Michael Broadie, husband of Kristy; and Matthew Broadie; sister: Susan Holben, wife of Jim; brothers: Richard Broadie; and Steve Broadie, husband of Barrie; and 12 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas.
Carol M. (Shelton) Broadie, 69, of Lancaster, PA, formerly of Colorado Springs, left her broken body and was made whole by her Lord Jesus on Monday, November 29, 2021. Born in Portsmouth, OH, she was the daughter of the late Charles J. and Mary C. (Milner) Shelton, Jr. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael R. Broadie.
In her early years, Carol had the unique opportunity of growing up on six different continents. Later, she found great comfort in reading and memorizing the Psalms to navigate mental illness that took hold as an adult.
Surviving are her two sons: Michael D. Broadie, husband of Kristy, and Matthew C. Broadie; two grandchildren: Ellie and Luke; a sister: Janet Nelson, wife of Eric; her stepmother, Evelyn Shelton; and a host of nieces and nephews.
It is with great sadness that the family of Susan Dell Holben announces her passing, on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Lakewood, Colorado.
Susan will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 26 years, James Holben; her daughters Ellen Eglsaer and Andrea Randleman; brother Steve Broadie; her granddaughters Raeanne Rider and Kaitlyn Heibel, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers Michael Broadie and Richard Broadie.
Susan was born April 27, 1940 in the house of Helen and William Broadie in Granger, Iowa and enjoyed her childhood there. After graduating high school, Susan attended the University of Kansas and Iowa State University. At the University of Kansas, one of her classmates was Wilt Chamberlain. Later, she obtained an Associate of Arts degree from Des Moines Area Community College and worked as an administrative assistant for several companies and federal agencies before her retirement.
Susan was a very talented artist. Not only did she work for several department stores and advertising agencies as a graphic artist, Susan pursued her love of art through photography and working with color pastels. She created many portraits, landscapes, still-life scenes and captured the beautiful Colorado nature through her photography and drawings. Susan was also a talented piano player who loved classical music, a joy passed down from her father.
She adopted Ellen and Andrea newborns and took on the tough but rewarding task of being a mother.
She moved to Colorado in 1990 to help take care of her mother. James met Susan before her move and decided to follow her there in 1992. They married on September 14, 1991 and had a long-distance marriage until James could move to Colorado.
She was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, and grandmother and will be dearly missed by all.
Newcomer
Richard D. Broadie, 68, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012.
Born on December 28, 1943, he was the son of the late William R. Broadie and Helen (Snedden) Broadie.
His sharp, inquiring mind and warm heart will be missed by all who knew him. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea, and was a printer in Kansas City, Chicago and Orange County, California. He was an avid chess player and science fiction fan.
Mr. Broadie is survived by his sister: Susan Holben, wife of Jim; brother: Steve Broadie, husband of Barrie, nieces: Bonnie Hogan; Barbara Broadie; Jeanne Moore, wife of Keith; Andrea Randleman; and Ellen Eglsaer, wife of John; nephews David Broadie, husband of Cindy; Michael Broadie, husband of Kristy; and Matthew Broadie. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Laura, and his brothers Michael and Douglas.
Mr. Broadie will be buried with military honors on Friday, June 29 at 1 p.m. at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
44241. Ralph Turner Haskell Sr.
Newsletter of the International Haskell Family Society
Volume 14, No. 4, December 2005Ralph T. Haskell, born 1915 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, died 1 March 1979 of a heart attack in Milford, New Hampshire. He lived in Concord, Mass., for many years, serving as marketing service manager of Raytheon for 23 years. In 1975 he and his wife, CAROLINE MCKNIGHT HASKELL, were co-named Honored Citizens. Mr. Haskell attended Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Harvard College, and Boston University. He was member and past commander of the James J. Mansfield American Legion Post in Concord. During World War II he was a first sergeant in the military police in the U.S. Army.
Besides his wife, he left daughter Lindsay Goranson of Norwell, Mass., son Ralph T. Haskell, Jr., of Norwell, Mass., and two grandchildren.
He was interred in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Astington, Mass.
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U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Ralph T Haskell
Birth Year: 1914
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State of Residence: Massachusetts
County or City: Middlesex
Enlistment Date: 13 Sep 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Boston
Branch: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of college
Civil Occupation: Foremen, services amusements
Marital status: Married
Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society
Volume 9, No. 3, September 2000On 8 May 1989: CAROLINE E. (MCKNIGHT) HASKELL, 71, died at her home in Amherst, New Hampshire, USA. She was widow of Ralph T. Haskell, who died in 1979.
Mr. and Mrs. Haskell were long-time residents of Concord, Massachusetts, where they participated in many community programs and in 1975 were chosen as Concord's Honour Citizens. After moving to Amherst Mrs. Haskell continued active in church and community services.
Survivors included daughter Lindsey Haskell Goranisore of Groton, Massachusetts; son, Ralph T. Haskell of El Dorado Hills, California; three grandchildren, and brother, Frank L. McKnight.
Newsletter of the Haskell Family Society
Vol 5 No 1 March 1996Mrs. Kathleen Clarke Haskell, widow of Melville M. Haskell, died 23 October 1995 in Needham, Massachusetts. She is survived by daughters, Cynthia H. Rundlett of Shirley and Christine H. Riddle of Needham; son, John N. Haskell of Reston, Virginia; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Interment was in Newton, Massachusetts, Cemetery.
Cremation Society of Virginia
John Haskell was born in Boston, Massachusetts on April 23, 1944, to Kathleen and Melville Haskell.
He passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 80.
Those who knew John laughed with him. He was known by everyone for his situational wit, humorous storytelling, and infectious laugh. That being said, those who knew John also had deep conversations with him about politics, history, and world events. They also probably learned something about his many hobbies and passions: sailing, motorcycles, building and flying model airplanes, playing banjo and guitar, making stained glass windows, painting and drawing, skeet shooting, and reading many many books. His interests and curiosity ranged far and wide. Those who knew him also knew how much he loved his wife, how proud he was of his two daughters, and how much he delighted in his three grandchildren. He was kind to all he encountered, whether human or animal.
After graduating from high school, John enlisted in the Air Force in 1963 where the military discovered his talent for language acquisition. He spent a year studying at the Air Force's Intensive Russian Language Program at Syracuse University. He then served over two years overseas, finishing with a long stint in Trabzon, Turkey where he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. After his honorable discharge he attended the University of Massachusetts from which he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Russian Language and Literature.
While at the University of Massachusetts he also met his wife of 57 years, Rose (Chiasson).
After a few years of selling trucks, cars, and motorcycles, John moved with his family to Virginia in 1975. He spent the next 26 years working as a Russian linguist, senior analyst, and manager with the Central Intelligence Agency's Foreign Broadcast Information Service. During this time John also earned his Master's Degree in International Transactions at George Mason University. He was most proud of the year that he spent working on the President's Daily Brief, reflecting his deep commitment to our national security.
John is survived by his wife, Rose, his daughters Laurel Rigertas and Johanna Haskell, their spouses Todd Rigertas and Renee VanFleet, grandchildren Emmett Rigertas, Chloe Rigertas, and Eleanor Haskell, sister Christine Riddle, as well as many sisters/brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. He loved you all.
Sullivan Funeral Home
Linda M. Whitcomb, 81, of Hanover, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2019.
Linda grew up in Braintree and resided in Hanover for the past 54 years. Linda was a devoted stay at home mom until her husband Charlie passed at the age of 40 in 1975. She then got a job as a head teller at the Quincy Savings Bank in Hanover. Linda was a favorite at the bank, loved by many to this day. When Linda left the bank she began working as a customer service rep for Talbots at their office in Hingham. This is where she met some of her closest friends. Linda is also loved by her best friends Kay, Sandy, Patty, and the late Nancy and Esther. And of course by twelve of the most fun, crazy and lovable women known as "Shower Group or Club", who once a month got together for hysterical themed party nights. Linda loved spending time with her family on Christmas eve, at family cookouts during the Summer, and Sunday morning breakfasts. She was happiest when she was surrounded by her family and friends.
Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Stuart and Mary Copp.
She was the devoted wife of the late Charles H. Whitcomb; loving mother of Scott Whitcomb and his wife Kathleen of Hanover, Glenn Whitcomb and his wife Andrea of Plymouth and Lisa Smith and her husband James of Hanover; dear sister of Tina Weekly and her husband John of E. Douglas, the late Stuart Copp and his wife Joan Copp of Wolfboro, NH; proud grandmother of Alicia, Amanda, Allison, Matthew, Scott, Andrew, Jamie and Megan and great grandmother of Zachary, Henry and Stanley.
44244. Clarence Rolla Dearborn Wetmore
Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Name: Clarence Rolla Wetmore
Birth Date: 10 Nov 1897
Birth Location: St John, New Brunswick, Canada
Residence: St John, New Brunswick
Relative: Allen H Wetmore
Relationship: Father
Regiment Number:2100314
Memorial website
InMemorial,caThe death of John "Jack" Harry Wetmore of Fredericton, NB, occurred at the Veteran's Health Unit on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 he was the son of the late Clarence and Vivian (James) Wetmore and the husband of V. Marie (Ganong) Wetmore.
Jack was born and educated in the Saint John Schools; he later joined the military and served in the RCAF in WWII in England and Kurachi. He was a commercial traveler and worked for Eastern Paper Poly Cello in many parts of the Province until his retirement. He was a charter and life member of the Nashwaaksis Y's Mens Club; past president of the Club and past District Governor of Saint John River Valley. For many years he was director with Northwest Travelers Association for the Maritimes. He was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 4. After his retirement he enjoyed travelling, golfing, curling and spending summers at Fanjoy's Poin
Survived by his wife, V. "Marie"; one daughter, J. Heather McGathey; four grandchildren, Christina and Jacqueline Chase, Amanda and Adam McGathey. Predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Susan Chase.
73749. Richard Wigglesworth Dole
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Richard Dole
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 28 May 1900
Death Date: 10 Sep 1986
SSN: 127281034
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1:3 Jun 1922
Release Date 1: 30 Jun 1953
Find-a-Grave"Grieved passing distinguished, consecrated pioneer Dagmar Dole, outstanding record unforgettable, reward bountiful. Praying progress soul Kingdom." SHOGHI
Dagmar Dole was born in San Francisco, California, on June 14, 1902. Her life became consecrated to the work of teaching the Baha'i Faith and part of this service was done in the land of her mother's forebears-Denmark. On November 12, while the Baha'i world was celebrating the anniversary of the birth of Baha'u'llah, Dagmar passed to the Abha Kingdom.
She had been in ill health for some months. She arrived for the Luxembourg Conference but became too ill to participate. Arrangements were immediately made for her to be sent to the Valmont Clinic, situated in one of the loveliest spots of Switzerland, above Montreux. Here for two months Dagmar rested and received treatment. On November 8 she became very ill, passed into a state of unnconsciousness and five days later slipped through the "Open Door" to pioneer in the worlds of God.
In California, through her friend Marion Holley Hofman, Dagmar had first heard of the Baha'i Faith and immediately accepted it. Hers was an active Baha'i life. Soon after becoming a declared believer she and her close friend, Virginia Orbison, went to Glendale, California, to help maintain Assembly status. She then became active in Committee work for Central and South America and served as Chairman of the Inter-America Committee. Later she journeyed to Alaska, and did valuable work in consolidating the Baha'i community on that frontier. From Anchorage she went to the Bristol Bay area in the Bering Sea, and worked among the Eskimos and Alaskan Indians working in the fishing industry. Her service to these minority people cannot be measured. She won their friendship because she gave them her love and compassion. She served them both materially and spiritually. She was their friend. Dagmar then was assigned to Copenhagen, Denmark. Here again she served the Faith she loved so well with steadfastness and courage. Her record in Denmark is rich. She, along with other pioneers and Johanne Hoeg, was instrumental in bringing forty-seven believers into the Faith in Denmark.
Her last pioneer assignment was to Italy, where she served both in Naples and in Milan. In the village of Glion, high on the slopes of the Swiss Alps, lies Dagmar-where in the springtime the white narcissus pour out their fragrance and the snow-capped mountains eternally stand sentinel. Snow was softly falling, covering everything in a mantle of white, as members of Dagmar's family, and her Baha'i friends from all over Switzerland gathered for the funeral service. During her short stay in Valmont, Dagmar had won the hearts of the entire staff. The doctors, nurses, the maids, all came to pay their last tribute because they, too, loved her. "She died in 'battle dress,"' said the Guardian; "it is wonderful to die in active service." Looking up at those majestic mountains one was reminded of the qualities of Dagmar- nobility and strength. Thinking of the starry white narcissus that will blossom over those mountain slopes, one saw her innate purity; that delicate shyness and awareness that were hers. "Her spiritual station is very high." These words of the Guardian gave us a sense of pure joy. "Her grave will be a great blessing to Switzerland-to all Europe. She is the first to give her life for the Cause in the European project. Her resting-place is important."
The Press Democrat
May 27, 2006DeLAP, Vivien Dole Born February 4, 1916 in Long Beach. CA. Died May 25, 2006 in Santa Rosa, CA. She loved music, family, friends and dogs.
She is survived by her son Stephen DeLap, her grandchildren Lorien DeLap and Richard Delap and a number of cousins, nephews and nieces of the Dole family.
Mendocino Beacon (CA)
March 28, 2013Emmet Hathaway Jones died peacefully at home in Mendocino surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 27, 2013, four days short of 101.
Emmet will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor, his loving kindness, his steadfastness and the twinkle in his eyes. Gentle and soft-spoken, Emmet was a man of few words and a keen intellect. He had a deep interest in science, the seas, ships, boats, engineering and the natural world. His innate curiosity led him to read extensively and to travel. Asked recently how he kept going, Emmet responded, "I live each day to the fullest."
Emmet was born on March 3, 1912, and grew up on the water in Alameda and Burlingame. He was educated at San Mateo Junior College and UC Berkeley. He worked for Spreckles Sugar at the south end of San Francisco Bay and then became an apprentice in the machine shop at Bethlehem Steel, Shipbuilding Division near Hunters Point, San Francisco. Emmet had the great fortune to love his work and spent 40 years at Bethlehem, working his way up to become naval architect, designer and builder of ships. The most memorable moments of his career were when he'd pull the lever to launch a ship out of dry-dock into San Francisco Bay, with the fervent hope that it would stay afloat.
There were many memorable projects during Emmet's time at Bethlehem which called upon his skills as a naval architect and mechanical engineer. As well as working on building many troopships, he designed support structures for the planetarium projector at the Academy of Sciences, designed components for the SF cable car system, designed barges for the Prudhoe Bay sea lift, designed and supervised launching of the BART tubes and was project engineer during design and construction of a 65,000-ton floating drydock.
Emmet was a member of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, the North East Coast Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Oceanic Society, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, International Oceanographic Foundation, and the Peabody Museum.
Emmet and his brothers loved to sail on their boat, Monsoon. Later Emmet had his own boat, Cara, a Folkboat, which he sailed and raced on San Francisco Bay. He loved adventures and enabled his family to experience Nature in all its glory, vacationing in Yosemite, the Trinity Alps, exploring back roads and finding new places with natural wonders. He trekked Annapurna in the Himalayas at the age of 60.
As a young boy, Emmet lived in Japan and the Philippines where his father, Emmet Renwick Jones, was the Far Eastern representative of the Dollar Steamship Line. Emmet's mother, Marion Dole Jones, was raised in Kauai, Hawaii. Emmet enjoyed visiting Hawaii to trace his family history as well as Wales where there is an entire village of Joneses.
Emmet married Edith Crain Jones in 1940, moved to Piedmont, Calif., and had two children, Elizabeth (Betsy/Liz) and Timothy (Tim). After Edith's passing in 1972, he married Rosemary Sturgis Henes in 1978, and they were together in Mendocino for 35 years. After his retirement, Emmet and Rosemary enjoyed travel to England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, Alaska and New Zealand. In Mendocino, Emmet enjoyed identifying ships passing the North Coast and noting whether he'd had a hand in their design, construction or refitting.
Emmet is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and her daughter, Marylynn Henes; his daughter Liz Jones; his grandsons, David and Daniel Radford; his nephew, Wil Jones and niece, Margaret Biggs. His son, Tim, predeceased him.
Paradise Post (CA)
January 8, 2014JANET DOLE TUFFLI Janet Dole Tuffli died peacefully of natural causes on Sunday, December 22, at the age of 97. She was born to Norman and Dorothy Dole on October 1, 1916 in Alameda, CA.
She grew up in Burlingame, CA with her parents and brothers, Norman and Charlie.. Her life-long interest in drama started at an early age. When she was in kindergarten it was discovered that she could project, so she was given a role in the school play as one of Santa's elves. Stanford was her university of choice: Janet often said that, "My father was one of 13 children, 9 of whom attended Stanford." Janet continued her love of theater by majoring in Speech and Drama, graduating in 1938.
Janet's first husband, Joe West, died after only one year of marriage. When she went to work for Roos Brothers (which later became Roos-Atkins) in San Francisco, she met and married Charles Tuffli in 1942.
They lived in San Carlos, and later in Menlo Park, where they reared their 3 children: Rick, Jill, and Heidi.
She had a long professional association with Stanford, serving as a secretary in the Department of Anthropology, and later as Administrative Assistant to the President of the university. In later years, Janet served as a docent at the San Francisco Zoo, where she had petting privileges with two tigers,, helped raise four orangutans, and had a very special relationship with a great-horned owl and a screech owl. She also traveled with the Zoomobile to visit San Francisco school children, handling "Julia Squeezer", an impressive boa constrictor. Her love of animals continued after she and Charles moved to Paradise, in Butte County, in 1981. She served on the Paradise animal shelter board, and was known locally as the "dog cookie lady" for the homemade treats she shared with all her many doggie friends.
Charles died in 1991, but Janet continued to live in Paradise. She is survived by her three children: Charles (Rick) Tuffli (Barbara); Jill T Smith (Jerry); and Heidi T Heiman (Dennis); 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.