Category Archives: Remembrance

William J Allison 1/29/1954 – 2/14/2021

Posted on May 4, 2021 by WebMaster

From the pen of Jim Arthur: All of us who worked with and for William (Bill) J. Allison at DSD have stories we could share. Do you remember the contest winning paper boat in Ocean Springs? The all-hands meetings in … Continue reading →

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David & Peggy Sadler Memorial

Posted on March 28, 2021 by WebMaster

David Sadler served as a Corporate Financial executive for Litton Systems, Inc. and Litton Industries for several years after a successful career at Litton Guidance & Control Systems.

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Tom Burt’s New Home

Posted on June 3, 2018 by ttburt

Life has been a blur and old memories of DSD days come back like yesterday. The many faces and wonderful personalities of fellow “Littonites” still cross my mind. When I hear and see the names, I reflect on the fond … Continue reading →

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Clyde Huffman Eulogy

Posted on July 9, 2016 by WebMaster

The following Eulogy was presented by Steve Speier at the Celebration of Life service for Clyde on April 27, 2016 at the Chapel of the Oaks in Oakwood Memorial Park, Chatsworth, CA. EULOGY OF CLYDE STANLEY HUFFMAN Clyde was born … Continue reading →

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Harold (Hal) Griffin

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Jim Fortney

I learned today that Hal Griffin of Operations passed away on Friday, August 7th, after a short illness. His funeral was held Monday, Aug 11th, at Jones Funeral Chapel 902 Preskitt Rd. Decatur, TX. There was a graveside service at … Continue reading →

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Bernard Cooper Dies in Hit and Run Accident

Posted on March 31, 2013 by WebMaster

Bernie Cooper was tragically killed while riding his recumbent bicycle in the Tierra Rejada Valley on February 21, 2013. The family gathered from all over the United States and promptly held a private memorial for him at home. Below are … Continue reading →

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Thomas J Cox

Posted on March 11, 2013 by WebMaster

Tom Cox worked as a field engineer for Litton in Data Systems Division Field Engineering. Tom performed all required maintenance on the AN/TYQ-2 Air Operations Central for the U.S. Marine Corps, at Marine Base at Camp Pendleton in California, and … Continue reading →

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Tragic Accident Kills Sam Coates Former Employee of Guidance Division

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Sir Will

Sam’s Memorial Service is at the Riverside VA Cemetery on 28 September.Sam and I were friends since 1957 and our paths followed similar directions. Rest In Peace.

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Tom McAusland

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Jim Fortney

Thomas Dennis McAusland December 4, 1932 – June 5, 2011 Tom passed away after an acute illness at Providence Tarzana Hospital. He was born on December 4, 1932 in New York City to Thomas and Mary McAusland. He attended St. … Continue reading →

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Fred Gurgiolo

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jim Fortney

Fred Gurgiolo was a very early employee of DSD when the main offices were on Sherman Way in 1962.  Over the years he was one of the primary Information Systems Support interface personnel to many of the Directorates in the … Continue reading →

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