Service Announcement Islander, Paul Edward Versaw, 76, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral, died June 12, after a long illness. By Reporter Staff • June 24, 2014 7:07 pm Islander, Paul Edward Versaw, 76, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral, died June 12, after a long illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 26, at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.