Captain Don H. Flowers

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Cards may be sent to Mrs. Callie Flowers, 389 Valle Vista, Vallejo, CA 94590

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In lieu of flowers or any monetary donations, the family is asking that donations be made to the STEM Scholarship Award established in 2015 in honor of Captain (CAPT) Donald Flowers, United States Navy. Click here to Donate.

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NNOA sadly announces mentor and member, Captain Don H. Flowers, a distinguished naval officer and beloved family man, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Captain Flowers embarked on his naval career in 1962, rising through the ranks from the lowest enlisted pay grade to the esteemed position of Captain. His more than thirty-eight years of dedicated service were marked by exemplary achievements and a profound commitment to his country.

Throughout his career, Captain Flowers served on numerous vessels, including the USS Constellation, USS Borie, USS Coral Sea, USS Wabash, USS Cape Cod, USS Norton Sound, USS Carl Vinson, USS Wasp, and Sustain AFDM-7. He also held key positions at various naval installations and training centers.

Captain Flowers’ legacy extends well beyond the military and includes serving at multiple NNOA Chapters at various levels including as Chapter President. He will certainly be missed. He was a devoted husband to Callie Parker Flowers and a loving father to their seven children: Barbara, Wallace, Maurice, Yolanda, Anna, Orion, and Donald.

About the Captain Donald Flowers STEM Scholarship

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Scholarship Award was established in 2015 in honor of Captain (CAPT) Donald Flowers, United States Navy. CAPT Flowers held the pay grades of E1-E9, Wl-W4 and O1-O6.

A lifetime member of NNOA, he served on the Board of Directors. He was responsible for initiating a community youth program outreach during each Annual Symposium to encourage youth to consider military service. The program focus changed to STEM in 2015. The $500 scholarship is awarded to a deserving high school student who participates in the annual STEM program.

The STEM Committee sets the eligibility criteria for the award and presents it to the eligible student(s) at the closing of the STEM Program. The scholarship can be awarded as one scholarship or multiple scholarships; however, the overall amount awarded will not exceed $500.

For example, if two students are selected, each student will be awarded a $250 scholarship. If one student is selected, that student will be awarded a $500 scholarship.