We have found 36 people in the UK with the name Bernard Webber. How can you ever live it down if all these people get killed?' Webber credits the Lord as having a hand on the tiller during the rescue. Donations if desired in lieu of flowers to the Stroke Unit, Llandough Hospital. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. English Bernie was born on July 2, 1936 in Milwaukee, WI . The average age of William R. Kiely, Jr. earned a Gold Lifesaving Medal for his efforts, guiding a small surfboat to the Fort Mercer in heavy seas. "It was half a miracle, if you think about it," said Mr. Webber's wife, Miriam. Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. The Friendship 7 flew three times around the earth in 4 hours and 55 minutes. Apr 1936 - Aug 2022. AncientFaces is a place where our memories live. View obituary. His style of writing mixes different literary genres, notably the saga, the science fiction of the inter-war years, and tracts of philosophy. Mr. Webber, who along with his crew was awarded the U.S. Treasury's Gold Lifesaving Medal for heroism, died of a heart attack Saturday in his Melbourne, Fla., home. Three men volunteered to go with Bernard Webber to help the Pendleton survivors, Petty Officer 2nd Class Andy Fitzgerald, Seaman Richard Livesey and Seaman Ervin Maske. Using Coast Guard Motor Lifeboat CG-36500, Bernie and his team rescued 32 crew members from the SS Pendleton. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, 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. The obituary notice of BERNARD WEBBER Manchester, Published in: Manchester Evening News. Updated: November 3, 2011 . He attended Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Schools in Everett and attended Everett High School. Photographer: Simon Cullen. Select the next to any field to update. Unlike the Pendleton, which waited in silence for eight hours to be discovered, the Fort Mercer was able to send out an SOS before she broke in half. He also uses characters symbolically to reflect "the stage of the evolution of the soul". Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota 55112 . All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. 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. A Gannett Company. Surprisingly, the hastily built WWII-era ship had still passed its last Coast Guard inspection in January 1952, the month before the disaster. Originally printed on November 17, 2021 in the Kent Online. Miriam (Pentinen) Webber, a native of Wellfleet, passed away on May 14, 2011, in Melbourne, Fla., following a lengthy illness. "Bernard C. Webber, USCG, 1928-2009", Coast Guard Heroes, U.S. Coast Guard Historian's Office, Webster, W. Russell; "A Tribute: Bernie Webber, CWO (Ret. The examples and perspective in this article. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Drag images here or select from your computer for Miriam Penttinen Webber memorial. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Families, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc can pay tribute and messages of condolence online free of charge forever. March 16, 1991 . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Ahead in the swirling storm floated part of the Pendleton, an oil tanker that had split apart in a northeaster. [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. For all further enquiries please contact Co-op Funeralcare, Llanrumney. Mr. Webber, who along with his crew was awarded the U.S. Treasury 's Gold Lifesaving Medal for heroism, died of a heart attack Saturday in his Melbourne, Fla., home. If the ship got close, Sybert ordered that the propeller be turned to keep the ship offshore in more moderate seas. Biography ID: 72497832 . Bernard L Webber Bernard Webber (1906 - 1991 . Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bernard Webber. 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. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Create your own everlasting tribute today. 28 Jan 2011 (aged 58) Burial. Donate Death Notice 1206 18/02/2023 Rochdale Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. BERNARD WEBER OBITUARY. This series weaves together philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, thriller, science, mythology and consciousness. All welcome. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Passed away peacefully on 2nd July 2018, aged 80, at Llandough Hospital. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Year should not be greater than current year. Webber Bernard 14.5.1931 - 4.11.2021 Very loving husband to Eve. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. After the move, Miriam began working at the First National Store, which is where she was employed at the time of the. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [6] Legacy [ edit] The first-in-class Sentinel-class cutter, USCGC Bernard C. Webber was named in his honor. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Photos, memories, family stories & discoveries are unique to you, and only you can control. Funeral: 7 Oct 2022, Leeds. Apr 1948 - Aug 2022. Are you sure you want to turn off notifications on this notice? a Why not be the first person to write a loving message or add a candle. Coxswain Bernie Webber (portrayed by Chris Pine in the movie) decided to not wear a life jacket in order to give himself the best maneuverability to control the motor lifeboat and react to the unpredictable seas. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. One single share can go further than you think. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 13 years shorter than Like in the movie, they had enjoyed a number of phone conversations before ever meeting in person and seeing what each other looked like. Help paint a picture of Bernard so that he is always remembered. The motor lifeboat captained by Petty Officer 1st Class Bernard Webber ended up rescuing all 32 survivors from the SS Pendleton on its own. None of the lifeboats were ever launched. However, the men did have a big discussion about lowering the lifeboats. Webber and his crew of three rescued the crew of the stricken T2 tanker SSPendleton, which had broken in half during a storm on February 18, 1952 off Cape Cod. One single share can go further than you think. A funeral service will be held at Sedgemoor Crematorium Death notices, family announcements, obituaries, acknowledgements and in memoriam in and around Bridgwater from Bridgwater Mercury. -USCG.mil, Yes, but in researching The Finest Hours true story, we discovered that unlike the movie, they were already married at the time of the Pendleton rescue. becomes full On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Retired Master Sergeant USAF 82, was born to Barney and Ruth Weber and went home to Our Father in Heaven on June 7, 2016. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. -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. Name in native language. Bernie did initially say, "No," but changed his mind by the end of the date when he dropped Miriam off at her parents' house. Miriam (Pentinen) Webber, a native of Wellfleet, passed away on May 14, 2011, in Melbourne, Fla., following a lengthy illness. Bernard Webber passed away at age 58 years old on January 28, 2011 in California, and was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery Section 20 Site 220 West Mccabe Road, in Santa Nella. When you share, or just show that you care, the heart She was 86. Bernard C. Webber. His father wanted him to enter the ministry, but Mr. Webber joined the merchant marine at 16 and volunteered for the Coast Guard two years later. The real Bernie Webber met Miriam Pentinen over the telephone in 1950. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Once your tribute has been approved by our moderators, it will appear on Bernard Webber's notice. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bernie's father, a reverend, performed the ceremony. No. Why not be the first person to write a loving message or add a candle. After the rescue, Mr. Webber stayed in the Coast Guard into the mid-1960s, serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. Close and loved friend to Fiona, Mark, Corey, Mia, and Jayne, Mohammed and family from Bahrain and all of his wonderful neighbours. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. [7] She was commissioned on 14 April 2012 at her home port of Miami, Florida. One single share can go further than you think . Editors' Code of Practice. This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the US Coast Guard as a Seaman Apprentice. Yes, Miriam had worked as a telephone operator in nearby Wellfleet. It has been 50 years since First Class Boatswain's Mate (BM1) Bernard Webber and his volunteer crew of three took their 36-foot wooden motorized lifeboat out over the Chatham, Massachusetts, bar in 60-foot seas and 70-knot winds and rescued 32 men from the stricken tank vessel Pendelton. Also, the bright beam from the Chatham Lighthouse could be seen for 20+ miles, depending on the conditions, and would have been well within the range of the lifeboat and the pier. -USCG.mil. His death Sunday was confirmed. Register today to set up custom notification and save notice's that are important to you. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Personal Inscription "THEY WERE LOVELY AND PLEASANT IN THEIR LIVES". One single share can go further than you think. In The Finest Hours book, there is no mention of this demonstration taking place. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time. ). Bernard Challen Webber Jr. Please note that your tribute will be handled in accordance with our. One day, she gets fired, finds her boyfriend with another woman, and contemplates suicide. Right up to that time we had no warning anything was wrong" (The Southeast Missourian). 24 January 2009, 25 January 2009. -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. In The Finest Hours movie, Raymond L. Sybert (Casey Affleck), the Pendleton's Chief Engineer and senior officer on board, takes charge after the captain was lost with the bow section. Buy Keepsake. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She never showed up at the Chatham Lifeboat Station like in the movie. She declined at first, but eventually agreed on the terms that it had to be a double date. All welcome. This series weaves together philosophy, spirituality, science fiction, thriller, science, mythology and consciousness. The only thing that still worked was a little portable radio receiver. HP10 9TY. Very much loved Papa to his grandchildren, Leyla, Luke and Lucy. You can share Bernard's. notice with your friends & family . Kiely was joined by other ships, which assisted in the rescue. Bernard Werber (text) and Alain Mounier (art). View John Alfred Bernard WEBBER's notice to leave tributes, photos, videos, light candles and for funeral arrangements 93 birth records, View There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Bernie and his team approached the stern of the floundering tanker more than 30 times, rescuing each sailor one by one. Brenda ROBINSON Passed peacefully on the 4th February 2023, aged 91 years. Passed away peacefully on 27th March 2013 at Torbay Hospital, aged 85 years. Thanks for your help! There were no survivors among the ship's crew in the bow section, which was found the next day by another rescue vessel. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Families, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc can pay tribute and messages of condolence online free of charge forever. In addition, he defends the vision of a collectivist global government that acts as the "world police" and that imposes strict birth control.[1][2][3]. Families and friends can share via various social channels, one single share can go further than you think. Joan would like to say a special thank you to all the wonderful staff on the Stroke Unit at Llandough Hospital for their care of John. He had not spoken to her in two days (his job could keep them apart for days at a time). BERNARD WEBER OBITUARY WEBER, Bernard J. BERNARD WEBBER Peacefully on 4th January 2013, Bernard aged 76 years. As a result, T2 tankers like the Pendleton were sometimes referred to as "Kaiser's coffins" and "serial sinkers." Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This is a carousel with slides. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Multiple photos can be added at point of booking and directly on the notice once it has been published for free. Country of Service United Kingdom. A system error has occurred. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Bernie Webber was born in Everett on April 29, 1923, to Elna (Jensen) and George Webber, and passed away on December 17, 2006. 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. She had three mothers. As they crossed the Chatham Bar, the shifting shoals that make getting in and out of the harbor perilous even in good weather, a wave tossed their wooden boat sideways into the air. Search by name or location to find online obituaries. Adored uncle. Try again later. Families, friends, neighbours, colleagues etc can pay tribute and messages of condolence online free of charge forever. notice with your friends & family. Melbourne. Bernard Werber (text) et Alain Mounier (art). They were left with only a searchlight to help them locate the Pendleton in the darkness. Register today to set up custom notification and save notice's that are important to you. At the time of the Pendleton rescue Webber was serving as a boatswain's mate first class at Coast Guard Station Chatham. Like in The Finest Hours movie, the sound of twisting metal alerted them to the broken Pendleton's location. Bernard Challen Webber (May 9, 1928 January 24, 2009) was a United States Coast Guardsman. All four Coast Guardsmen were awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal for their heroic actions. -MWDC.org, No. Bernard's immediate relatives including parents, siblings, partnerships and children in the Webber family tree. He was married to. The Coast Guard spotted the two sections of the Pendleton on radar and began tracking their locations (CG36500.org). Adored Great Papa to Zach and Oliver. He found a pay phone and called the girl to explain what had happened. Death . The windshield smashed, the compass washed overboard, and the crew's confidence ebbed. He graduated from St. Martin's Preparatory School in 1941. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Once submitted your FREE tribute will be moderated before it appears online, you will then be notified via email. Try again later. There was a problem getting your location. His car had broken down when he was on his way to meet a girl for a date. Save. 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