We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. son of Howard and Kathleen (Hall) Webber World War 2 veteran - thank you Bernard L. Webber, 88, of Waterloo, died Wednesday, October 15, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. The windshield smashed, the compass washed overboard, and the crew's confidence ebbed. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. Please note that your tribute will be handled in accordance with our. Miriam was also a proud graduate of Vermont College. Death . Adored Great Papa to Zach and Oliver. She was 86. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. At one point, his small boat slammed into the Fort Mercer's Hull. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. All four Coast Guardsmen were awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal for their heroic actions. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Please note that your tribute will be handled in accordance with our. Add a free photo. Webber family member is 71. Who is Bernard Webber to you? Country of Service United Kingdom. The company no longer exists and the domain name was sold 25 years later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. GREAT NEWS! Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Notable areas: Torbay, Brixham, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot. Death . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2013 at Torbay Hospital, aged 85 years. Webber died on January 24, 2009.[6]. He found a pay phone and called the girl to explain what had happened. After the move, Miriam began working at the First National Store, which is where she was employed at the time of the. The last survivor jumped to safety from the Mercer's bow section just seventeen minutes before it reared up and sank. For example, the character Edmond Wells appears both in the trilogy Les Fourmis (The Ants), the novel L'Empire des anges (The Empire of the Angels), and the novel Nous Les Dieux (We are Gods). 93 birth, 24 death, 6 marriage, 2 divorce, View You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. A system error has occurred. Death. She was 86. Bernard L Webber Bernard Webber (1906 - 1991 . Bernard L Webber of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan was born on March 29, 1906, and died at age 84 years old on March 16, 1991. Joyce Almina Bernard. Country of citizenship. Bernie did initially say, "No," but changed his mind by the end of the date when he dropped Miriam off at her parents' house. Symbolics, Inc., a spinoff of the MIT AI Lab, was a computer manufacturer headquartered in Massachusetts. 28 Jan 2011 (aged 58) Burial. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. No. Bernard's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Webber family tree. Donate Death Notice 1206 18/02/2023 Rochdale Save. He graduated from St. Martin's Preparatory School in 1941. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/110530645/miriam-webber. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Mrs. Webber was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bernard C. Webber, Sr.; her son, Bernard C. Webber, Jr.; sisters Gertrude P. Benner and Lillian P. Schuester; and parents Otto and Olga Pentinen. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Loving Husband of Renee, much loved Father of Janice and Joanne, Father-in-Law of Martin and Stuart and a dear Grandad of Louise, Chloe, Kathryn and Helen. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The SS Pendleton had suffered a three-way fracture the year prior, but it was never repaired. Create your own everlasting tribute today. When we share what we know, together we discover more. (nee . There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. The real Bernie Webber met Miriam Pentinen over the telephone in 1950. Webber Bernard 14.5.1931 - 4.11.2021 Very loving husband to Eve. Using Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG-36500, Bernie and his team rescued 32 crew members from the SS Pendleton. Bernard C. Webber. To prove to the crew that lowering the lifeboats was a bad idea, he cuts one loose and they watch it smash against the side of the ship, breaking into pieces. A Gannett Company. Ldr. -Coast Guard Compass, In addition to motor lifeboat crews from Cape Cod and Nantucket Island, cutters Yakutat, Unimak, Eastwind, McCulloch and Acushnet and aircraft from nearby stations responded to the two tankers in distress. Family flowers only please. On the same day on "I Love Lucy", the fictional Little Ricky was born as well. Very much loved Papa to his grandchildren, Leyla, Luke and Lucy. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. 1 Despite the passage of time, memoriesespecially the death of a 33rd crewman during the rescuestill . -TheWashingtonPost.com, Yes, and for their heroic efforts, the four-man crew of the motor lifeboat, including Bernard Webber, Richard Livesey, Andrew Fitzgerald and Ervin Maske, were each awarded the Coast Guard's Gold Lifesaving Medal. Caring Dad to Alison, Carol and Jen. Originally printed on November 17, 2021 in the Kent Online. TEL:02920 360 884. All enquiries to Kilpatricks Funeral Service. He is chiefly recognized for having written the trilogy Les Fourmis, the only one of his novels to have been published in English. Age 81, of South St. Paul, passed away Monday, November 21st, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. This is a carousel with slides. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Fearing that the Coast Guard's 36-foot CG-36500 Motor Lifeboat was no match for such treacherous seas, some crew members chose not to partake in the mission and instead made themselves scarce. "It was half a miracle, if you think about it," said Mr. Webber's wife, Miriam. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Bernard WEBBER passed away 2014. In 1962, at the age of just 9 years old, Bernard was alive when on February 20th, Lt. Col. John H. Glenn, Jr. became the first American to orbit the Earth. becomes full Since, other sheep have been cloned as well as horses, pigs, deer, and bulls. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. Mrs. Webber was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bernard C. Webber, Sr.; her son, Bernard C. Webber, Jr.; sisters Gertrude P. Benner and Lillian P. Schuester; and parents Otto and Olga Pentinen. Please try to wear something green. However, the men did have a big discussion about lowering the lifeboats. Click here to find personal data about Bernard Webber including phone numbers, addresses, directorships, electoral roll information, related property prices and other useful information. She had three mothers. He attended Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Schools in Everett and attended Everett High School. E. Grave 999. San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. At the time of the Pendleton rescue Webber was serving as a boatswain's mate first class at Coast Guard Station Chatham. Bernard Challen Webber Jr of Taylor County, Texas was born on January 1, 1953 in Massachusetts United States. Why not be the first person to write a loving message or add a candle. Instead, Bernie Webber spotted the blinking red light of the buoy inside the Chatham Bar, which marked the way into Old Harbor and to the Chatham Fish Pier. Did Bernard finish grade school, get a GED, go to high school, get a college degree or masters? Surprisingly, the hastily built WWII-era ship had still passed its last Coast Guard inspection in January 1952, the month before the disaster. Year should not be greater than current year. [1], Webber and his crew of three Engineman Third Class Andrew Fitzgerald, Seaman Richard Livesey, and Seaman Ervin Maske saved 32 of the 33 crewmen who were on the stern section of SS Pendleton when the ship broke in two. He was born November 30, 1925 in Waterloo, son of Howard and Kathleen Hall Webber. One single share can go further than you think. She declined at first, but eventually agreed on the terms that it had to be a double date. [7] She was commissioned on 14 April 2012 at her home port of Miami, Florida. BY ANCESTRY.COM, San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery John will be greatly and sadly missed by all who knew him. Miriam (Pentinen) Webber, a native of Wellfleet, passed away on May 14, 2011, in Melbourne, Fla., following a lengthy illness. Who were the people in Bernard's life? Learn more about managing a memorial . Share highlights of Bernard's life. "Okay," he said, "I'll marry you." Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Bernard Leo WEBER. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Name in native language. Family flowers only, but donations if desired, to Demelza House Children's Hospice c/o J. Dilnot Smith & Son, 184 Gladstone Road, Walmer, Deal CT14 7EL. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Resend Activation Email. In fact-checking The Finest Hours movie, we learned that the ship, which had been traveling from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Boston, Massachusetts, broke apart too quickly and the equipment to send out a distress call was lost. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Biography ID: 72497832 . I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. You can always change this later in your Account settings. We've updated the visual design of our death notices to create a more fitting and lasting place to remember those we have lost. Try again later. -CG36500.org. Webber maneuvered the 36-foot lifeboat under Pendleton's stern as the tanker's crew, trapped in the stern section, abandoned the wreck of their ship on a Jacob's ladder into the Coast Guard motor lifeboat. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. A history of the rescue of the men of Pendleton and Mercer, including Bernard Webber's heroic role in the rescue of the men from the stern of Pendleton, was presented in the 2009 book The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue, by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Register today to set up custom notification and save notice's that are important to you. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Save. Werber is a member of the Institute for Research on Extraordinary Experiences (IREE), an association that promotes the acknowledgement of extraordinary or unusual experiences. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. September 1981 . View John Alfred Bernard WEBBER's notice to leave tributes, photos, videos, light candles and for funeral arrangements The obituary notice of BERNARD WEBBER Manchester, Published in: Manchester Evening News. What schools or universities did Bernard attend? Once your tribute has been approved by our moderators, it will appear on Bernard Webber's notice. This series weaves together philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, thriller, science, mythology and consciousness. Obituaries & obituary notices in Leeds. Families can raise charitable donations in memory of their loved one with payments made directly to the charities. Adored uncle. The obituary notice of Bernard WEBBER Devon, Published in: Torquay Herald Express. Friends can be as close as family. Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. Like in The Finest Hours movie, the sound of twisting metal alerted them to the broken Pendleton's location. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. HP10 9TY. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. Family Flowers only please. Click on any photo below to open up the gallery. when he died at the age of 58. Date of birth. Bernard will be sadly missed by all of his loving family and friends. Date of death. Apr 1936 - Aug 2022. Biography ID: 53843736 . Donations if desired to the Deaf Society can be sent to H Biffen & Sons Ltd. 32 Wembdon Road, Bridgwater Tel: 01278 423333. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. He also uses characters symbolically to reflect "the stage of the evolution of the soul". Bernard is survived. Caring Dad to Alison, Carol and Jen. inaccuracy or intrusion, then please we begin to Show & Tell who they were during particular moments in their lives. Verify and try again. Werber's books anthropomorphize animals including dolphins, rats and ants. He rose to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (Boatswain specialty) during a 20-year military career that included a tour during the Vietnam War as a part of Operation Market Time. The responsibility - you feel it, it's on your mind," Mr. Webber told a radio station 15 years later. 8 hold, just forward of midship. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. One single share can go further than you think . Add a free photo. Bernie Webber was born in Everett on April 29, 1923, to Elna (Jensen) and George Webber, and passed away on December 17, 2006. He had not spoken to her in two days (his job could keep them apart for days at a time). Additional Info Son of Sqdn. Bernard Werber (text) et Alain Mounier (art). Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Each one descended a rope ladder with wooden steps (Jacob's ladder) that had been lowered over the tilted hull of the ship. 24 death records. Bernard Werber (text) and Alain Mounier (art). A search plane spotted the Pendleton while flying near the foundering Fort Mercer. You can share this. -The Finest Hours book, Fact-checking The Finest Hours movie confirmed that nearby cutters observed sea heights anywhere from 40 to 60 feet. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [7] She was commissioned on 14 April 2012 at her home port of Miami, Florida. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Family members linked to this person will appear here. -Coast Guard Compass. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? [3], Webber served in the Merchant Marine during World War II, then joined the Coast Guard in 1946. How can you ever live it down if all these people get killed?' As we fact-checked The Finest Hours, we learned that the SS Fort Mercer, an oil tanker that had been traveling from Louisiana to Maine, broke apart at around 8 a.m. on the morning of February 18, 1952. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Miriam Penttinen Webber I found on Findagrave.com. Miriam (Pentinen) Webber, a native of Wellfleet, passed away on May 14, 2011, in Melbourne, Fla., following a lengthy illness. With a crew of only four (including himself), Bernard "Bernie" Webber was dispatched from Chatham, Massachusetts to rescue the survivors of the sinking 503-foot SS Pendleton oil tanker, which had broken in half in the early morning hours of February 18, 1952 during a powerful winter storm. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. United Kingdom. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 2014-03-05. Help paint a picture of Bernard so that he is always remembered. Werber by Michel Reqstany in February 2013. "The seas were breaking in every direction," said the real Ray Sybert (Casey Affleck in the movie) shortly after the ordeal. You can share Bernard's. notice with your friends & family . This browser does not support getting your location. Many of Werber's novels are also connected by common characters, story threads and themes. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Resting at Co-op Funeralcare, LLanrumney until the service on Friday 20th July at 4.30pm at Thornhill Crematorium, Briwnant Chapel. Yes. Miriam is remembered for her intelligence, grace and kindness, her keen sense of humor, and a soft laughter that lit up any room she entered. Both Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman, authors of The Finest Hours book, have pointed out that this part of the movie is pure fiction. One single share can go further than you think. 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