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H.J. Wirth Obituary

Wirth, H.J. (Jack) POINT LOMA -- Herman John Wirth passed away on May 5, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, after succumbing to complications suffered in a fall a month earlier. Jack was born on May 6, 1923 in Boston, MA. He spent his childhood in Quincy, MA, spending summers sunbathing on Wollaston Beach. After high school, he joined the Air Force during WWII. He married Sabra Helen Wales in New Mexico in 1947. After graduation from the University of New Mexico, the family moved to San Diego, and Jack worked for the Naval Electronics Lab (NEL) in Point Loma. He pioneered satellite communications for the Navy, becoming Division Head for Communications for many years. He had a stint at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe for a year in The Netherlands with his entire family. He retired from the civil service in 1987. Kathryn was born in 1950 in Albuquerque. John was born in San Diego in 1951, and Robert arrived in 1954. Throughout his life, Jack enjoyed traveling, working on the computer, and eating Ipswich clams (with bellies attached). The family vacations (with 16 members in tow) included trips to Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, and back to Europe. Sabra passed away in 1991. Jack remarried in 2007 to Juanita Gomez. Jack is survived by his wife, Juanita; three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm at OB One (First Baptist) Church of Ocean Beach at 4790 Santa Monica Ave., Ocean Beach. Donations may be made to Hiromi's Children's Recovery Center (a school in China serving handicapped children and young adults). Please make checks payable to: NEW HOPE. On the memo line write: Hiromi Children's Center. Send checks to: Accounting Department ~ New Hope, 290 Sand Island Access Rd., Honolulu, HI 96819.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune from May 17 to May 23, 2013.
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Jack was a very special man--wonderful husband, father, grandfather, a true family man. I feel so fortunate to have been your neighbor many years ago and to have kept in touch with your Mom, Dad, and all of your family over the years. Of course, your Mom and I were closest friends and then your Dad kept us informed about all of you through his great Christmas letters. The memorial that you had for him was wonderful--so personal and special to hear from so many friends and relatives. Kathy, thank you for singing--your Mom always said you sang like an angel and she is right. John thank you for a beautiful service. John and Bob for speaking. It felt so good to be with all of you again. I know Jack would be very proud of his family--as he always was.
God bless you, Jack. Vaya con Dios.

Betty (Barr) Becker

May 20, 2013

Condolences to the family. Jack was one of the best.

Theodore Altman

May 18, 2013

Dearest Kathryn and Family: I am saddened to hear of Jack's passing and want to express my love and sympathy to you and the family. I wish I could have been with you during this most difficult time. Jack was a sweet and generous man and will be greatly missed. I so enjoyed his intelligence and humor. May you know the Lord's great love and comfort for you now and in the months and years to come. My prayers are with you all.

Vaselia (Rapanos) Patterson

May 17, 2013

Jack was a sweet and generous man. I really enjoyed his intelligence and humor. He'll be missed.

Vaselia Rapanos Patterson

May 17, 2013

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