USS Shipley Bay - Philip W Nearing


	Philip W Nearing

			Philip W Nearing was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Paseo High School. He served our country in the US Navy during WWII as a seaman first class on the USS Shipley Bay. Philip worked on the catapult crew launching aircraft from her deck. After the war, Philip returned to Kansas City where he attended Rochhurst College. Shortly after WWII, he met the love of his life, Virginia Margaret Valenti. Philip and Virginia married and settled in Denver, Colorado where they raised their family. He was also an expert model builder, craftsman, collector and historian.

	The photo album show to the right contains all photos from Philip's Navy experience. Click on the album to view in a new window.





	Philip Nearing was the ultimate patriot and had a passion for all that is American. On many occasions he would express his love of country and only desired to be surrounded by American flags upon his death. That wish was honored at his funeral on February 1, 1979..