Hubert "Hub" Shovlin

Hubert "Hub" Shovlin, 88, passed away September 18, 2009.

A dignified and moving military burial service was held on September 23rd in the Willamette National Cemetary to celebrate the passing of Hubert Shovlin, and to acknowledge his service to our country s a U.S. Marine Corps officer in both World War II and the Korean War.

Hub was born and raised in Denver where his accomplishments as a high school athlete earned him an athletic scholarship to the University of Colorado. He played football there from 1939 to 1942 and was awarded a bachelor's degree. After graduating from college, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was commissioned as an officer.

During World War II, he served in both the Guam and the Iwo Jima campaigns. He would later serve in Korea where he fought in the grueling Chosin Reservoir battle and, as a survivor, became a member of the legendary "Chosin Few".

After his military service, Hub obtained his master's degree from the University of Denver and moved with his family to Portland. He was quickly hired by the Portland Public Schools to teach high school science and coach both varsity football and track at Cleveland High School.

Following his successful career in the classroom and on the field, Hub acquired his administrative credentials and became a vice-principal for the district. He worked at Grant, Wilson and Jackson high schools until his retirment.

In the years after he retired, Hub continued to spend time vacationing at the Oregon coast and enjoyed countless hours in the compay of his family and friends.

All who knew him will miss his quiet, commanding, generous and loving nature. Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society.