John William "Jack" Vice Jr.

John Vice Obituary

San Marcos, Calif. - John "Jack" William Vice Jr. passed away on March 21, 2015.

Jack was born on Oct. 12, 1932, to John W. and Gladys Vice in Mount Clemens, Mich. Upon the death of his mother, he was raised and loved by his father and new mother, Dorothy.

He married Lou Ann (Saums) in 1954, and as a career navy man, they traveled throughout the U.S. finally settling in Oakdale in 1960. Once retired, the Vice's divided their time between Oakdale and San Marcos, California. Jack's death came peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in San Marcos.

He is survived by Lou Ann; his three children, Jody (Vice) and Larry Eggleston of Waterford, Linda (Vice) and Richard Hisey of Carlisle, Mass., William "Bill" and Amy Vice of Encinitas, Calif.; and grandchildren, Allison Eggleston, Bill and Julia Hisey, and Madison and Morgan Vice. Jack is also survived by his sister, Nancy (Vice) Johnson and her family, Robert Johnson, and daughters, Shelley (Towson) and Cheryl.

Jack was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy in the submarine service on the USS Corporal, Toro, and Patrick Henry. Recently, a shipmate described him as a kind and gentle man and beloved by his family; this was Jack.

He will be interned at the Miramar National Cemetery in California on June 10, 2015.

Donations in his honor may be sent to Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Boulevard, Suite 130, Escondido, CA 92025.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 22, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Vice

8 Entries

Bob Reinisch

April 23, 2015

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to Lou Ann and all of the Vice family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Jack's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

Lisa Latham

April 23, 2015

Billy and family, we're very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Prayers for you all!
The Trolan family, Lisa, Wally and Patrick

April 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with you and your family
Diana Mileski

Patty Buttermore

April 23, 2015

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Michael Mariano

April 23, 2015

Used to ride in to work with Jack on the midnight shift at United Nuclear for a few years. He was a wonderful person, and he will be sadly missed.

Nick Nichols

April 22, 2015

To the Vice Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Jack's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Jack will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot.

John William Vice Jr.
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Sharon Miller/Crane

April 22, 2015

I remember Mr. Vice being so kind to all of us when we were little! Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Anne Alfieri

April 22, 2015

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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