Category Archives: StonyJ

Reunion Information Reunion Hotel, Groton Inn and Suites, 99 Gold star Hwy., Groton Conn. Reservations must be done over the phone to get the group discount. Phone number 860-445-9784, tell them You are with the USS Stonewall Jackson Group to … Continue reading →

James Edward Shew, Jr.   CAPT USN Ret November 22, 1939 –  February 19, 2018,  Alexandria Virginia. CAPT Shew was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Anderson Shew of 48 years. Survivors are wife, Daniela Patterson Wyatt-Shew; sons, Robert (Cecilia) … Continue reading →

Michael P. Geoghegan 1954 – 2017 Obituary Condolences Gallery FLOYD – Michael P. Geoghegan, 63, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. He was born in New York City, on February 4, 1954, the son of the late Peter and … Continue reading →

Noted passing of Terry Van DeVort VAN DE VOORT, Terry Lee, was born on January 4, 1944 and passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Terry was a resident of Bay City, Maryland at the time of passing. He graduated … Continue reading →

Mike Jones, December 2, 1955 – November 1 2017.  Mike was a TM2(SS) who served on the Gold Crew from 1975-78.   He also served on USS Lafayette SSBN-616 Sailor, rest your Oar… Jeff

Fred Ventura,August 20, 1925 – January 2, 1918.  Fred was an  SD2(SS).   As noted in the obituary, the Stonewall Jackson was his last submarine, however there is not any 634 details included in his data base record.   I would appreciate … Continue reading →

Sad news to report and I apologize for this late notice.   Ronald Sadao Miyabara CSCS(SS) passed on April 10, 2017.   He was a Blue Crew Plank-owner and Russ Marble’s daughter sent me his obituary which is attached.   He served … Continue reading →

Shipmates and Friends:  The next reunion will be in the fall of 2019 at Groton CT.   Dave Fernandez is working on it and I’ll keep you posted regarding the details. The 2017 Reunion was a great success.   From what Sue … Continue reading →

Shipmates:  The “cut off” date for Hotel Registration is August 14th.   The hotel will guarantee our contracted room rate if you register before or on this date.  After that date, “requests will be accepted on a space and rate available … Continue reading →

Note: Hopefully, the person who stole our bell has/will sign up and bring it to the reunion.   I haven’t fretted about it too much, but now is the time to start fretting Yes, it’s important that you attend our reunion … Continue reading →

Once again, I have the sad duty to notify our shipmates of the loss of one of our crew. Navy Lt. John C. Fletcher, 72, of Ladson SC left for Eternal Patrol Thursday, April 6, 2017 at his residence. Memorial … Continue reading →

I have been notified of the passing of two more of our shipmates.   As always, it’s sad making these notifications. Dennis Bohrer MM1(SS) Petty Officer Bohrer departed on eternal patrol on December 22, 2016.  It was reported to me that … Continue reading →

2017 REUNION We keep adding names to the list, but we need to add more.   Attached is the list of who has signed up as of those received as of May 9, 2017.   Also attached is the registration form, and … Continue reading →

LCDR Floyd Fry departed on Eternal Patrol on December 20, 2016.   Commander Fry was born June 16, 2939.   He loved vacationing with his nine grand-kids, two sons and two daughters-in-law. Commander Fry enlisted in January 1958 and served 9 years, … Continue reading →

Thanks to John Lookabill RMCS (SS) 67-72 / COB, the Bench has been installed.  It is at the Cold War Memorial (aft end of the Lewis & Clark Sail) near Patriot’s Point in Charleston SC. We will have a dedication … Continue reading →

We held a Plaque Dedication Ceremony on September 1, 2016 at the Navy Memorial in Washington DC.   Attached are photos of the ceremony, and a summary of the ceremony. Thanks to those who attended, and to Jay Hyland and David … Continue reading →

The dates for the next Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634) Reunion are Wednesday September 27 (Welcome Aboard that evening)  concluding with the Banquet Saturday evening September 30, 2017.    It will be in Charleston SC, at the DoubleTree Charleston Airport.   We … Continue reading →

    Thomas L. Koester ETCM(SS)   November 7, 2015 Koester-Obit-1     Lyle E. Wentella MTC-(SS)  / CWO4,    January 22, 2016 Finn Wentela_Rv1-1     Henry A. Morgan Jr.   CDR  March 25, 2016 Henry Morgan Comb-Obit-1 Humble apologies for the delay as only … Continue reading →

Sad news again as I have to report that another fine shipmate has been called to Eternal Patrol.   Jeff Oakins FTB2(SS) Blue Crew 66-69 passed on May 14, 2016 from complications of bladder cancer.  He was born May 25, 1943.   … Continue reading →

Shipmates:  It’s been a while since I’ve sent anything out.  I hope all is well with everyone.   This is an update on some ongoing projects. 1.   Plaque.   The Plaque is finished but not placed on the wall as yet.  Thanks … Continue reading →

Shipmates:   Here is the latest status on what we’re working on. 1.  The Crew Lists on the website have been updated.   stonyj634.org 2.  We have received all the donations needed plus $320 for the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Bench.   Two … Continue reading →

We have achieved our goal for BOTH memorials with a little left over.   Don’t send anymore money unless you want to just contribute to the association funds (always welcome). “Click here for Tally Sheet“ Thanks to all who have donated.   I’ll … Continue reading →

Hi Shipmates:   Good news regarding our funding for the Memorial Plaque and Bench.  We have collected $4,795.00 out of the $5,700 target.  That leaves $905.00 left to collect.   I would suggest that you donate now to ensure that your donation … Continue reading →

We’ve had a good couple of weeks.  Our total donations as of December 15, 2015 is $3,050.00 which is 53.5% of the total ($5,700) needed to fund the plaque and bench. Regarding preferences, it looks like most shipmates would like … Continue reading →

Good news:  We’ve received $2,450.00 so far, which puts us just under 42% of our goal.   Thanks to everyone who has donated so far.   For the others, don’t hesitate too long or you might miss out on making a donation … Continue reading →

Shipmates:  As of Monday November 23, 2015 we have received a total of $1,000 donations.  This is about 17.5% of the total ($5,700) needed to purchase the Memorial Plaque (Navy Memorial, Washington D.C.) and the Memorial Bench (Patriot’s Point, Charleston S.C.)   … Continue reading →

I’m sad to report that Tom Koester was called to eternal patrol November 7, 2015, from complications of a stroke.  Tom was a Master Chief ET (SS) from 1967 to 1970.   He was assigned as a Navy Detailer in Washington DC, and also served on Simon Bolivar (SSBN 641), and retired as an ETCM(SS).    Before becoming … Continue reading →

Please read this message and consider making a donation towards our acquisition of a Memorial Plaque and a Memorial Bench.  Refer to attached Bench Plaque Initial Proposal or stonyj634.org additional information including links to example Plaques and Benches.   The attached documents provide … Continue reading →

Memorial service confirmed at bottom of page… George Hoyt passed on October 16, 2015.  I always hate sending these messages, but this one is especially difficult since I served with George. George Hoyt served as a CS2 (SS) on the Stonewall … Continue reading →

I’m sad to report that Philip (Felix) Simpson was called to eternal patrol July 22, 2015.  Felix was an EM1(SS) on the Gold Crew from 1964 and took the boat to the yard overhaul in 1970.   He switched to the Gold crew and left the … Continue reading →

It is sad to inform you that Johnny Wayne Foster, FTCM(SS) left for eternal patrol on June 5, 2015.  Chief Foster served in the Stonewall Jackson (SSBN-634) as the Blue Crew COB from 1984-89.  My information also shows that he … Continue reading →

SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion Attached is the reunion information and a list of who has signed up to date.  To add your name to the list, and join in the fun, fill out the attached registration form and mail it in.   Also attached … Continue reading →

James Palmer Sr, RMCM (SS) now on eternal patrol It’s sad to inform you that James Palmer Sr., RMCM(SS) left for eternal patrol on March 24, 2015.  It is my understanding that he deceased unexpectedly from a pulmonary embolism.  He is sadly missed … Continue reading →

Greg Mayott went on eternal patrol on April 5, 2015 It’s sad to inform you that Greg Mayott went on eternal patrol on April 5, 2015 after an almost 3-year battle with pancreatic cancer.  Greg was an IC2(SS) and served on the Blue … Continue reading →

SSBN634 – 2015 Reunion As Etta James would say, At Last.   So, here is the official 2015 Reunion kick-off email with associated information attached.  The reunion will be in San Antonio TX., September 9th – 12th at the Holiday Inn … Continue reading →

Stonewall Jackson “634” Reunion 2015 PRIOR NOTICE We apologize for being a little late on this, but we do have the preliminary information for the 2015 Reunion.   Dates are September 9, 10, 11, 12, 2015.   We’ll be in San Antonio … Continue reading →

  Don Basham Obituary

SSBN634 Reunion – Important Information The USS Stonewall Jackson (SSBN 634) reunion is scheduled for September 11 through the 15th, 2013 in Jacksonville Florida.  Attached is the list who is coming as of March 15th.    Things have slowed down a bit, … Continue reading →