U.S. Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Donald Vandeven
Donald Vandeven, 92, of Liverpool, died of complications from Parkinson's Disease on July 14th. Don lived in Cape Girardeau, Missouri until he graduated from high school, then enlisted in the US Navy in 1944. He broadened his love of radio technology on an LSM in the Pacific Fleet, then returned to earn an Electrical Engineering degree under the GI Bill at Missouri School of Mines (Rolla). He worked for GE and Eastern Microwave, where he was known for his notable engineering skill and...
