James John Woomer
Born: Fri., Apr. 18, 1924
Died: Sat., Nov. 26, 2011
Visitation
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Wed., Nov. 30, 2011
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wed., Nov. 30, 2011
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Thu., Dec. 01, 2011
Location: Our Lady of Victory Church
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James John Woomer, 87, previously of Arbutus, died of congestive heart failure at his son’s home in Lusby on November 26, 2011 after a 9 month illness.
He was born on April 18, 1924, in Baltimore, to the late Clara Virginia and Jerome William Woomer, Sr. He attended Poly Tech, and worked for the MS Levi Hat company in East Baltimore, before enlisting in the US Navy, serving from 1942 to 1946 as a Quartermaster 2nd Class. Nicknamed “Wheels” while in the service, he did sheet metal work and river pilot training. After the service, he attained his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, and retired from BG&E after 35 years. He was a lifelong member of the Catonsville Moose, Regional Commander of the Delmarva Sub Vets, past Commander, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Maryland Sub Vets, president of an American Legion Post in Florida and member of the Arbutus American Legion. He also served as a guide for the USS Tork in Baltimore. He enjoyed crabbing and drinking beer, the Sub Vets, and cribbage.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years: Catherine Cecilia Woomer; two brothers: Stephen William Woomer and Jerome William Woomer, Jr.; grandson Brian Matthew Johnson; and two great grandchildren: Jamie and Cooper John Grantland.
He is survived by his son James Jerome Woomer; four daughters: Katherine Marie Remeikas, Mary Eileen Roach, Stephanie Carol Johnson, and Loretta Katherine Sponseller; god daughter Lynn Mary Jenkins; eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday in Our Lady of Victory Church at 10 AM. His interment will follow, with military honors, in Meadowridge Memorial Park. Family requests friends visit on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM at the Funeral Home.
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Owen W. White
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Posted Wed November 30, 2011
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To my family,
My Uncle Jimmy has always been very special to me. He was always so much an inspiration as I was growing up. I idolized him because he was always such a happy man. He took very good care of his family and his extended family in so many ways. Growing up with Uncle Jimmy around was always such a pleasure. He could belch out a laugh that was so intense you just had to smile and laugh with him. He joked constantly and was always trying to get someone''s goat. Most of all of us were tricked by his jokes at one time or another.
We spent most of my life vacationing together as a family down on the Eastern Shore. It just wouldn''t have been the same without Uncle Jimmy being there with us. Each year he would always say he caught the biggest crab until we starting getting older and then he would still say he caught the biggest crab. A no win situation with Uncle Jimmy. He made a vacations very special.
As I reflect on his life I see a self made man who was always true to his word. A protector and a friend. I will miss this wonderful man.
My sincere and I mean sincere sympathy to his family and to all of us who where lucky to have him in our lives. God Bless you all, and God Bless you Uncle Jimmy. Love you, Owen
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Chaplain Ray Fritz
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Posted Wed May 14, 2014
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I know this is very late but I only recently received notice that Wheel’s had passed away. On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), we offer our most sincere condolences and sympathy to James Jerome, Katherine, Mary, Stephanie, Loretta, and all of Wheel’s family and friends in this time of sorrow and grief. I pray that God will bless you with peace, comfort, and the healing of your broken hearts. We are especially thankful for John’s service to our country during WWII. Wheel’s served on the minesweeper USS Falcon AM-28/ASR-2 QM2 ‘42-43, amphibious force flagship USS Catoctin AGC-5 QM2 ‘44-45, Plankowner, and the Submarine USS Irex SS-482 ‘49-50. To our “Brother of the Dolphin” we say … "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."
So, heavenly Father add his name to the roll
Of our departed shipmates still on patrol.
Let them know that we who survive
Will always keep their memories alive.
Bless those who serve beneath the deep,
Through lonely hours their vigil keep.
May peace their mission ever be!
Protect each one, we ask of Thee.
Bless those at home who wait and pray
For their return by night and day.
James John Woomer, QM2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
His record is now posted online in the Eternal Patrol file on the USSVI website.
Rev. Ray Fritz, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
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