Robert A. Newkirk

Birth date: Jun 25, 1920 Death date: Aug 15, 2006

Bob, a 47 year resident of Tacoma, Wa., was born in Leonardsburg, Ohio to Harley and Spray Newkirk. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Eunice E. (Evie) Newkirk and sister Virginia Hefly. He was a Pearl Harbor surviv Read Obituary

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Anonymous

1024w ago

God bless Robert A. Newkirk; please know that when submarine veterans meet, Robert will be remembered. It was men like him who helped maintain freedom to our Nation.##imported-begin##Robert Opple##imported-end##

Anonymous

1024w ago

a co- submaranor REST YOUR OARS##imported-begin##michael noon##imported-end##

Anonymous

1024w ago

May God bless and welcome you home. A fellow Picuda sailor mourns your passing. Sailor rest your oar.##imported-begin##Roy Rasmussen##imported-end##

Anonymous

1024w ago

Riposa in Pace !##imported-begin##Don Masoero##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

Although I only knew Mr Newkirk for a few short years, I wish it could have been longer. I know that he could have provided great stories and wisdom to me.
Rest in peace, Mr Newkirk.##imported-begin##Sydna Lefebvre##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

Sleep, my brother submariner. Rest your oar.##imported-begin##E.W. Michael Abel##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

As State and Chapter Secretary for US Submarine Veterans WWII, Lockwood Chapter, we acknowledge the passing of a shipmate and I will submit the report necessary for his name to appear in the SAILOR REST YOUR OAR##imported-begin##Robbie Robertson##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

Another Fellow Submariner Who can Rest In Gods Hands.##imported-begin##Arthur Wright EN2(SS)##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

A Brother Of The Phin has passed this way, and in going he leaves precious memories of historic deeds and people. "Where Do We Get Such Men"? "Sailor, Rest Your Oar..." A fellow Brother Of The Phin, John Leers##imported-begin##John Leers##imported-end##

Anonymous

1025w ago

To The Family of Robert A. Newkirk
Although I didn't know Robert personally, we share a common bond of being/have been submarine sailors. We all thank Robert and others like him for serving his country and keeping this great country free. May God help ease the pain of his passing. Sailor, Rest your oars.##imported-begin##Ronald F. Eggimann##imported-end##

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