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BORN
1926
DIED
2016
Jack Yusen Obituary
Jack was born on April 11, 1926 and passed away peacefully in Burien, WA on October 10, 2016. Jack was the son of Nathan and Ruth Yusen and grew up in Elmhurst, NY. During WWII, Jack served in the Navy and was a survivor of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, DE-413, sunk in action during the battle of Leyte Gulf, October 25, 1944. After the war, Jack moved to Tulsa, OK and met and married the love of his life, Ruth, on January 9, 1949. Jack worked as an area sales manager for Zep Manufacturing Company, first in Tulsa and then moved with his family to Seattle in 1962, retiring in 1993. Jack was a noted story teller and always made people laugh. Jack is preceded in death by his wife Ruth, and survived by his beloved brother Jerry (Barbara) of Lincolnwood, IL and his three sons: Jeff (Natalie) and their two sons, David and Daniel (Emily); Steve and his two daughters Hayley and Jenna; and Ed (Kara) and their son Matthew and daughter Emily.
Jack was much loved and has left a lasting legacy with his family and many friends.
Services are scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Butterworth-Arthur A. Wright Chapel located at 520 West Raye St, Seattle, WA 98119. Remembrances are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America or a charity of your choice.
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Kenny Brooks
December 3, 2024
Courage Personified.....may he now and forever rest in peace with family and shipmates in the beauty and glory of Heaven. Amen.....
Tim Smith
January 29, 2022
Godspeed Sailor
Yuan Chen
June 27, 2021
I am a Chinese. Thought I never met you, I heard about you and your war stories through WWI In Color documentary film. You are my hero and you are always in our hearts and memories. Thanks for your services and freedom you have fought for! God Bless Ameria. Best wishes to your families!
Eric Strauss
July 13, 2020
Though I never met Jack he is a hero of mine. Rest In Peace hero.
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Harry Simpson
March 20, 2019
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
"Boatswain... Standby to pipe the side... Shipmate's going Ashore..."
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Jack Muscarella
January 22, 2019
You are a true American patriot. May your memory live on forever and thank you for your service.
Igo Dutra
August 3, 2018
Im Brazilian. Jack was the Great Hero with honor. God bless al the Sodiers and save the America. Thanks for all American people.
Mrs. Lecci
January 26, 2018
My husband introduced me to Jack at the 50th Reunion of the Sammy B. What a delightful man to know, I'm very honored to have known Mr. & Mrs. Jack Yusen. They took me under their wings for 3 days and the amazing memories will stay with me forever. Jack would light up like a Christmas Tree when he saw his friends from the Sammy B, and he hugged my husband tightly.
God, thank you for people like Jack,and his wife. The world needs more of them.
Dear Lord, please keep watch over the remaining survivors of the Sammy B, and keep a guiding hand on the families of Taffy 3.
Eternally grateful,
Mrs. J. Lecci
Thank you Jack Yusen!!
Pamela A. Fuller
October 6, 2017
I met Jack at University House (where my mother was living). I totally agree that he exuded the patriotism, bravery, humility of The Greatest Generation. A Class Act all the way (and also a great dancer with an inalienable sense of humor and twinkle in his eye). Without men like Jack, we wouldn't be living the life we are living as Americans. God Bless You Jack--and THANK YOU!!
Gerry Keefe
September 5, 2017
God Bless you Jack. My Dad was a WWII USN Vet too, I miss you both greatly. I enjoyed getting to know you over the years with all your TV / history interviews, its up to people like myself to keep the memory of vets like you alive as long as possible my friend. You've finally rejoined your shipmates. The Brooklyn Navy Yard seems so long ago now. GDK
A very grateful American
March 12, 2017
The definition of The Greatest Generation.
Thank you for your service and my freedom.
My condolences and Prayers to The Yusen Family and friends.
Fred
March 3, 2017
God bless you Sir, RIP.
Appreciative American
February 22, 2017
A true American Hero.
Thank you so very much for your service and sacrifice.
My most warmest and heartfelt condolences and Prayers to Family and friends.
God Bless
Appreciative American
February 22, 2017
A true American hero.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
God Bless.
My condolences and heartfelt Prayers to Family and friends.
February 22, 2017
I am so sad about the loss of Jack yusen I saw him on war were two HD God bless him and all the others that served so we might have peace in this world. My thoughts go out to his family
Les Patchin
February 13, 2017
I never this man, but I just watched him on TV talk about his time in World War Two.....I just want to say, thank god for men like him!
Steve Mitchell
December 4, 2016
Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice. You truly belong to the Greatest Generation.
Rest in Peace.
Peggy Moran Milkovich
November 14, 2016
Our family loved Jack Yusen. My parents, Bob and Carol Moran, were great friends with him. They grew up together and we loved that they remained friends all their lives. We always loved when Jack and Ruth would visit and they all shared so many funny stories of their great times together. He was a wonderful man and we are sad to hear of his passing.
Garland Monroe
October 19, 2016
A gentleman's gentleman. He was always someone you could rely on to. I have very fond memories of my association with him even though I was in Atlanta and he was in Washington State. Jack, rest in peace. My thoughts are with Ruth and his entire family. Our sincere condolences.
John Harper
October 18, 2016
Jack Yusen was a business associate and a friend. He was a wonderful man. He always had a smile on his face, and something funny to say.
I was blessed to know Jack and Ruth and proud to have him as a good friend.
May he rest in PEACE.
Bob Blitz
October 17, 2016
Jack Yusen was a mentor, business associate and friend for more than 40 years. He inspired you to be your very best and helped many people to have a better life.You could always count on Jack being in your corner when things got rough.I will always have wonderful memories of Jack & Ruth. RIP Bob Blitz
Patricia Taran
October 15, 2016
I wish I had the pleasure of meeting your Dad. Stephen has spoken of him many times and always in glowing terms. He made a positive impact on his life, as I'm sure he did for all those who knew him. Sending love and light to you dear friend. We are here for you.........
Stephen Penn
October 15, 2016
God Bless. Thank you for your inspiration sir.
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