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CLARKSON B FARNSWORTH Founder and President USS LEYTE CV-32 Association spearheaded two meetings with key members of the planning committee prior to the organizational membership meeting in October 1987. On a Friday morning in Hampton, VA he looked out over a surprising sea of 179 anticipating faces. As Chairman he saw that the Articles of Association originated by Bob Rosenburg were adopted, new officers elected with him as President, committee reports accepted, and the next meeting in 1988 set for Charleston, SC. History was made in 1987 and it has grown into a great Association. We can thank those early Committeemen led by Clarkson who put their hearts and souls into forming the Association that continues today. Clarkson served three terms as President and continued to provide guidance these many years.
Clarkson passed away peacefully on October 29, 2019 at the age of 97 some 33 years after forming the LEYTE Association. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Edith, that attended many of the early reunions. He retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 39 years of active and reserve time in Scotia, NY. He volunteered his time in many community activities including his skill as a welder to aid in restoration work on the USS SLATER DE-766 in Albany, NY.
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