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Diana Josephson
Diana H. Josephson, 69, who was known for her vision in revitalizing organizations ranging from government agencies to nonprofits, died March 6, 2006 at her home in Boulder, Colo., from complications of cancer.
Ms. Josephson, who previously resided on a sailboat in Annapolis for many years, spent much of her more-than-40-year career in the Washington, D.C., area, beginning in 1959. At her death she was one of five associate directors of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder.
Born in London, England, she began her career as a lawyer, holding degrees from Oxford and George Washington universities. She was a member of the bar in both Britain and the United States.
A naturalized U.S. citizen in 1962, she coordinated youth activities in Washington, D.C., for the city government and eventually oversaw programs run by 22 agencies. After heading the American Civil Liberties Union for the Washington area for three years, she joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 1978. She managed the weather satellite service and the commercialization of the Landsat satellite system through 1982.
She worked in various positions in the aerospace industry and then rejoined NOAA as chief operating officer and deputy undersecretary for oceans and atmosphere. During the modernization of the National Weather Service she spearheaded development of a $2 billion annual budget. For her contributions to major improvements in climate forecasting, she earned NOAA's special recognition award for lifetime service.
In 1997 she moved to the Navy as principal deputy assistant secretary for installations and environments. Among her duties was finding an environmentally friendly way to dispose of napalm left from the Vietnam War. She received the Navy's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award.
From 2000 to 2004 she was senior vice president for Environmental Defense.
Her partner of 30 years, Jim Alexander, died in 2001. Avid sailors, they lived on sailboats most of their life together in Annapolis, on the Potomac in Washington, D.C., and at a marina in New Jersey when she worked in New York.
Surviving are three siblings, Jean Hayward Branston of Highworth, Wiltshire, England, Roger Hayward Bailey of London and John Hayward Bailey of Oxford, and numerous nephews and nieces.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research Auditorium, 3080 Center Green Drive, Boulder. Additional services will be held at 2 p.m. April 29 at Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
Evelyn King
Evelyn Estelle King, 82, of Odenton, died of a stroke March 6, 2006 at the home of her niece in Harpers Ferry, W.Va., while recovering from knee surgery.
Mrs. King was born July 21, 1923, in Melville, W.Va., and educated in West Virginia. She worked at McDonald's in Jessup for 15 years as part of its McMaster's program, where senior citizens are hired to greet and assist customers. She loved her work and customers enjoyed meeting her, said her son, William K. King of Odenton, and was preparing to return to work at the time of her death.
She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Laurel and enjoyed her family, reading her bible and cooking.
Her husband of 40 years, William King, died in 1994.
In addition to her son, she is survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,
Visitation is from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Singleton Funeral Home, 1 Second Ave. SW, Glen Burnie, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Park in Glen Burnie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Severn Baptist Church, 1330 Donald Ave., Severn, MD 21144.
Minnie Lawrence
Minnie Lee Hill Lawrence, 93, of Annapolis, died of natural causes March 5, 2006 at the Spa Creek Center, Genesis ElderCare.
The daughter of the late Sam and Fannie B. Hill, Mrs. Lawrence was born Nov. 12, 1912, and educated in Puttman County, Ga. She was employed as a cook at a Georgia sawmill and then was a laundry attendant in Annapolis. She also worked at the Annapolis Senior Center making pottery, ceramics, cooking and cleaning.
She was a member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Eastport. Her interests included cooking, attending or babysitting children, comforting others and making ceramics and pottery.
The widow of Leeman Lawrence, she is survived by two children, Sam Lawrence of Puttman County and Fannie Mae Davis of Annapolis; two brothers, Leonard and Charles Flenard of Decatur, Ga.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is at 10 a.m. tomorrow, with a Christian wake at 10:30 a.m. and funeral at 11 a.m. at Reese and Sons Mortuary, 821 West St. Burial will be in Bestgate Memorial Park.
Richard Meer
Retired Army National Guard Maj. Richard Herbert "Dick" Meer, 87, of Annapolis, died of prostate cancer March 6, 2006 at his home after a five year illness.
Maj. Meer was born Sept. 24, 1918, in Springfield, Mass. He was a technical illustrator for the Naval Engineering Experimental Station and later was called to active duty in the Army. He was sent to England where he joined the Army Air Force as a pilot, serving in the military from 1941 to 1978.
After his military retirement he returned to his job and became a member of the Army National Guard.
Maj. Meer enjoyed traveling through Europe with his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Meer, who died July 30, 2001. He also was interested in wood crafting, architecture, golf, gardening, Broadway musicals, sports and a pet squirrel.
Surviving are two daughters, Verna Slade of Atlanta, Ga., and Joyce Schonbachler of Linthicum; and three grandchildren.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St. A Mass of Christian burial will be said at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 109 Duke of Gloucester St. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville.
Gloriadean Miller
Gloriadean Annalee Miller, 72, of Crownsville, died March 7, 2006 at Future Care-Chesapeake in Arnold. The cause of death was not available.
Born April 22, 1933 in Keedysville in Washington County, Mrs. Miller was a daughter of the late Robert A. and Goldie K. Shoop Lohman.
A homemaker, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert W. Thompson, and her second husband, John L. Miller.
She was of the Seventh-day Adventist faith.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary K. Snively of Crownsville; two sisters, Shirley L. Johnson of Dargan and Rosalie M. Shaffer of Boonsboro, both in Washington County; two brothers, Robert A. Lohman Sr. of Sharpsburg in Washington County and Ronald G. Carrick of Baltimore; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. tomorrow with funeral services to follow at Bast Funeral Home, 7606 Old National Pike, Boonsboro. Burial will be in Mountain View cemetery in Sharpsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Marjorie Youngren
Marjorie Anna Youngren, 86, of Annapolis and previously of Melbourne, Fla., died of natural causes March 7, 2006 at the Corsica Hills Center in Centreville.
Born in Annapolis on Sept. 23, 1920, Mrs. Youngren was the only daughter of Edwin and Leona Elliott. She graduated in 1937 from Annapolis High School and later from Strayer Business School in Baltimore. She was a secretary for the federal government.
Her interests included camping, crafts and playing bingo.
Her husband, Carl Patrick Youngren, died in 1996.
Surviving are four children, Peggy A. Fader and Edwin Alan Youngren, both of Stevensville, Patrick Elliott Youngren of Mayo and Linda C. Geary of Louisville, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester St. Services and burial will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
