Sad news regarding the death of USS Indianapolis Donald Shown
SurvivorsDaughter said
Jun 22, 2012
I received the news this week that USS Indianapolis Survivor Donald Shown of Napa, California passed away at the age of 91. However, a this time I do not have contact information for his family to send condolences.
May he rest in peace.
Shadow2700 said
Jul 9, 2012
Here is Donald Shown's obituary:
Donald H. Shown - Nov. 23, 1920 - June 19, 2012
Donald H. Shown, 91, passed away Tuesday, in Napa, CA. Mr. Shown was born in Oregon and was a longtime resident of Vallejo before moving to Napa. He was a member of the Church of Ascension and the Masonic Lodge in Vallejo. He was a proud survivor of the sinking U.S.S. Indianapolis.
Survivors include his sisters, Mary Goldsberry, Geraldine Gunn and Laverne Pope; brother, Richard Shown; numerous nieces and nephews.
At his request no services will be held and inurnment will be private. Please visit the online tribute at twinchapelsmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.
My husband is Donald's grand nephew. The entire family is still in Oregon. Geraldine Gunn is still living in Creswell, OR. I am unsure of the whereabouts of his other siblings, specifically but I will pass along the condolences to his sister and niece, my mother in law.
Donald H. Shown - Nov. 23, 1920 - June 19, 2012
Donald H. Shown, 91, passed away Tuesday, in Napa, CA. Mr. Shown was born in Oregon and was a longtime resident of Vallejo before moving to Napa. He was a member of the Church of Ascension and the Masonic Lodge in Vallejo. He was a proud survivor of the sinking U.S.S. Indianapolis.
Survivors include his sisters, Mary Goldsberry, Geraldine Gunn and Laverne Pope; brother, Richard Shown; numerous nieces and nephews.
At his request no services will be held and inurnment will be private. Please visit the online tribute at twinchapelsmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesheraldonline/obituary.aspx?pid=158142266
I am unsure of the whereabouts of his other siblings, specifically but I will pass along the condolences to his sister and niece, my mother in law.
Thank you.