Obituaries - 1/20/05

By: North County Times and The Californian | Wednesday, January 19, 2005 10:15 PM PST ∞

Bettie June Reed saw North County grow

By: BEN FRUMIN -- Staff Writer

ENCINITAS ---- Encinitas was a tiny town with dirt roads when Bettie June Reed was an elementary school student in Leucadia, and Escondido was a 10,000-person community populated by cowboys and farmers when Reed was raising a family of her own there.

"It was a small community, so each (person) was so important" said Susan Smith, Reed's daughter, in a phone interview Wednesday.

Reed died Jan. 12. She was 79.

Reed saw dairy mills become strip malls, downtowns grow at exponential rates and stoplights erected at intersections where automobile traffic had once been a rarity, family members said.

The fifth of 11 children, Reed was born in 1925 in Glendale. She moved to Leucadia when she was about 2, and lived in North County until she retired in Oregon in 1990.

A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Reed was caring, giving and deeply devoted to her family, friends and neighbors, said Grace Wooden, Reed's youngest sister.

"(She was) always there to lend a helping hand," Wooden said, adding that Reed often welcomed with open arms family members in need of nurturing, emotional support or medical care.

Raised in a Tudor home her father built in Leucadia in 1926, Reed attended Central School, where one of her classmates was Paul Ecke Jr., the deceased poinsettia magnate who perfected mass production of the holiday flower and left a legacy of philanthropy in Encinitas.

Reed graduated from San Dieguito High School, and remained involved in organizing Mustang reunions throughout her life.

During World War II, Reed helped man lookout stations set up along the California coast to keep a watch for enemy planes.

She married Vernon Reed in 1945, and the couple moved to Escondido, where they raised two children and owned and operated the Diamond Horseshoe Milling Co. and a plastering business.

The Reeds enjoyed raising and riding quarter horses, and would often go on horse-riding trips throughout rural North County, Smith said.

Reed was also an avid trap shooter, and was an ace at hitting the moving clay targets in competitions, Smith said, adding that once her mother hit about 100 in a row.

Wooden said her sister developed in later life a passion for teddy bears, and would design and craft handmade bears on a regular basis.

Through the San Diego Teddy Bear Artists Club, Reed helped raise money to buy teddy bears for "different groups that needed teddy bears (and) anyone who needed a hug," Wooden said.

Contact staff writer Ben Frumin at (760) 943-2313 or bfrumin@nctimes.com.

Yvonne Maiorano, 84

TEMECULA ---- Yvonne G. Maiorano, 84, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at her home.

Born June 6, 1920, in Nice, France, she lived in Temecula for 19 years. She was a nurse at Los Robles Hospital.

Mrs. Maiorano is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alfred Maiorano of Temecula; son, Larry A. Maiorano of Portland, Ore.; sisters Laurent Monge and Germaine Moscatelli, both of Marseille, France; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 20, at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Temecula Cemetery.

Stout Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Ernest La Fon, 66

SUN CITY ---- Ernest La Fon, 66, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at his home.

Born Dec. 25, 1938, in Rotan, Texas, he lived in Sun City for 32 years. He retired in December 2000 after 17 1/2 years as a correctional officer for the state of California. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Sun City.

Mr. La Fon is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sandra La Fon of Sun City; daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Larry Garcia of Redlands; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Crystal La Fon of Stockton; sister, Wanda La Fon of Arizona; and six grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Church of Christ of the Valley in Sun City. Private interment at Riverside National Cemetery is planned.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Darrolyn Collins, 51

MURRIETA ---- Darrolyn LeAnn Collins, 51, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, at Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar.

Born June 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, she was a homemaker for 22 years. She was a member of the Promise Lutheran Church in Murrieta, and the Dialysis Club.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her son, Brent Thomas Bales, on June 23, 1993. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Robert Collins of Murrieta; mother, Barbara Joyce Beal Preece of Murrieta; son, Ryan Collins of Murrieta; brothers Donald E. Buss of Murrieta and Dennis E. Buss of San Diego; and sister, Diane L. Stones of Murrieta.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, at Gateway Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Chris Deknatel officiating. Interment will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido.

Miller-Jones Mortuary in Moreno Valley is handling arrangements.

Lt. Col. Charles F. Hammel, 73

TEMECULA ---- Lt. Col. Charles F. Hammel, 73, died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at Rancho Springs Medical Center.

Born March 22, 1931, in Irvington, N.J., he lived in Temecula for 19 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 26 years. He was the commanding officer aboard the USS Hornet for two years and an air observer in Vietnam and at Camp Pendleton. He was awarded the Purple Heart and air medals. He received a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University in 1952 and a master's degree in business from National University. He held records in New Jersey for swimming in the 50- and 100-meter freestyle and backstroke. He was a member of the Rose Society. He bowled on the military league and enjoyed camping.

Lt. Col. Hammel was preceded in death by his parents, Charles F. Hammel III and Jenny Hammel; and wife, Joy Marie Hammel.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F. V. and Cathy Hammel of Escondido and Kurt T. and Pam Hammel of Vermont; stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law Robert and Karen Monfort and Steven and Lori Ben Monfort; daughter and son-in-law, Dara and Mitsuo Liesberg of Murrieta; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Kathleen and Gary Stayner; brother, Thomas Hammel; sister, Beverly McCabe; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Marine Memorial Chapel on Camp Pendleton.

Stout Family Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Olga Eastwood, 88

SUN CITY ---- Olga Eastwood, 88, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Sun City Gardens.

She was born July 18, 1916, in Pennsylvania.

No services are planned.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

William Aguilera, 95

VISTA -- William Hidalgo Aguilera, 95, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005.

Born Dec. 30, 1909, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, he lived in North County since 1920. He was a groundskeeping supervisor for the Carlsbad School District for 25 years.

He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Vista. He was a longtime nurseryman.

Mr. Aguilera was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Aguilera, on June 9, 2004; and son John Aguilera, May 9, 2004.

He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, William R. and Nancy Aguilera of Valley Center and Gilbert Aguilera of Vista; daughter and son-in-law Dolores and David Brown of Rancho Bernardo; brother and sister-in-law Joe and Celia Aguilera of Hemet; sisters Cheva Alvarez of Oceanside and Chole Sanchez of Vista; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Viewing is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. and rosary recited at 7 p.m. today, Jan. 20, at Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Vista with the Rev. Mel Young officiating.

Burial at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside is planned.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel is handling arrangements.

Joanne Shaner, 61

ENCINITAS -- Joanne Evelyn Shaner, 61, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at her home.

Born Jan. 22, 1943, in San Francisco, she lived in Encinitas for 21 years. She retired in July 1998 from the U.S. Federal Government.

Mrs. Shaner is survived by her husband of 36 years, Theodore Shaner of Encinitas; sons Todd Nicholson, Tyler Shaner and Keith Shaner; and daughter-in-law Andrea Shaner.

No services are planned.

Cremation Services is handling arrangements.

Esther Miller, 88

VISTA - Esther Mary Miller, 88, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005.

Born Feb. 16, 1916, in Washington, she lived in Vista for 58 years. She was a Jehovah's Witness.

Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Miller.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, John and Lillian Wagner of Deer Park, Wash.

A memorial will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 409 W. Bobier Drive in Vista.

Thomas Zander, 72

RANCHO BERNARDO -- Thomas Arthur Zander, 72, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in La Jolla.

Born Dec. 8, 1932, in Manitowoc, Wis., he lived in Rancho Bernardo for 10 years and in San Diego County for 43 years.

He was an aerospace engineer for 15 years. He was an avocado rancher and land developer in Escondido.

He graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He was a member of the Rancho Bernardo Presbyterian Church, and the Escondido Rotary.

He enjoyed boating, traveling and water skiing.

Mr. Zander is survived by his son, David Zander of Escondido; daughter Elyse Zander Aires of Irvine; sister and brother-in-law Pauline and James Heinz; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway in Escondido.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

William Thomas, 83

OCEANSIDE -- William Joseph Thomas, 83, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005.

Born Jan. 11, 1922, in Jefferson City, Mo., he lived in Oceanside for 25 years. He was a test engineer with Rockwell International for 23 years.

He was a volunteer at Tri-City Medical Center.

Mr. Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Thomas, on Jan. 17, 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Thomas of Oceanside; sons James Thomas of West Hills, William J. Thomas Jr. of Conifer, Colo., Douglas Thomas of Malibu Lake, David Thomas of Oceanside and Gary Thomas of Simi Valley; stepsons Doug Martin of Laguna Niguel and Rick Martin of La Habra Heights; daughter Pamela Thomas of Kaluakoi, Hawaii; sister Margaret Dulle of Santa Fe, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Oceanside with the Rev. Cavana Wallace officiating.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Gloria Mejia, 59

VISTA -- Gloria Valdovinos Mejia, 59, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Tri-City Medical Center.

Born May 1, 1945, in Los Altos Michsacan, Mexico, she lived in Vista for two years. She worked at Rincon Harrah's Casino.

Mrs. Mejia was preceded in death by her father, Elias Valdovinos, in 1985.

She is survived by her mother, Aurelia Mejia Garcia of Vista; daughters and sons-in-law Maggie and Tony Martinez of Hemet, Antonia and Gustavo Ortiz of Santa Rosa, Silvia Valdovinos of Oceanside and Luz Maria and Leroy Salinas of Vista; sisters Regina Valdovinos of Vista, and Eusevia Valdovinos, Angelina Valdovinos and Ramona Valdovinos, all of Mexico; and 12 grandchildren.

Her cremains will be scattered at sea.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Mary Loeffler, 89

HAWTHORNE -- Mary "Betty" Loeffler, 89, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in Fallbrook.

Born Feb. 21, 1915, in Pennsylvania, she lived in Hawthorne for 41 years. She worked in electronics for several years and was a welder in the shipyards during World War II.

Mrs. Loeffler was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Loeffler, in 1993.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, James Loeffler of Inglewood, Martin and Gail Loeffler of Eatonton, Ga., and Edward Loeffler of Mattson, Ill.; daughter and son-in-law Jeanne and Kenneth Rochefort of Fallbrook; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

No services will be held at the request of the deceased.

Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Opal Parsons, 86

VISTA - Opal Lee Parsons, 86, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005.

Born April 22, 1918, in Choska, Okla., she lived in Vista for 25 years.

She was a clerk for the county of Los Angeles for 10 years. She was a member of the Vista RV Club.

Mrs. Parsons is survived by her husband, James C. Parsons of Vista; son Robert Baker of Vista; daughter Barbara Baker of San Marcos; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City with the Rev. Lawrence Shelton officiating.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Albert Van Petten, 79

ESCONDIDO -- Albert Archer Van Petten, 79, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at his home.

Born Jan. 26, 1925, in Prestonburg, Ky., he lived in Escondido for 29 years. He was an electrical engineer for General Dynamics for 25 years.

He graduated from West Point with a master's degree in 1947.

He served in the U.S. Army as a captain in the Korean War. He received the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Army Occupation Medal with Germany and Japan Clasps, the National Defense Medal with four Bronze Stars, and the United Nations Service Medal.

He was an author of political and scientific books. He was an advocate for political reform.

Mr. Van Petten was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and William Van Petten; and brother Oliver Van Petten.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Billie Ann Van Petten of Escondido; son Al Van Petten II of Valley Center; daughters and sons-in-law Lani Van Petten of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Venus and Fred Allison of Puyallup, Wash., and Tiffany and Fred Hardesty of Carlsbad; sister and brother-in-law Emilie and Bill Merritt of Albany, N.Y.; and grandchildren Scott, Travis, Daniel, Brittany, Lan and Keith.

A private family graveside service with be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Jack Baker, 84

ESCONDIDO -- Jack Wesley Baker, 84, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004.

Born April 26, 1920, in San Diego, he lived in Escondido for 18 years. He was in law enforcement for the San Diego City Police Department, retiring in 1972 as a lieutenant. He was on the California Governor's Advisory Board for Law Enforcement for several years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a bomber navigator during World War II. He was in lay leadership for the Point Loma Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Community Reformed Church of Escondido.

Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Baker; and sister Barbara Cook. He is survived by his wife, Beulah; daughter Jennifer L. Baker of Brookville, Fla.; son Arthur H. Baker; daughter-in-law Linda; and granddaughters Mariah, Jaclyn and Kristina.

A memorial service was held Sunday, Jan. 2, at the Community Reformed Church in Escondido with the Rev. John Bales officiating.

The family suggests donations to the San Diego Police Fund for families of officers who were killed in service.

Deem Bristow, 57

ENCINITAS -- Deem Reginald Bristow, 57, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005.

Born April 11, 1947, in Eaton, Ohio, he lived in Encinitas for 11 years. He was an actor doing voice-overs and commercial and educational productions.

Mr. Bristow is survived by his mother, Margaret Bristow of Encinitas; and sister Rosalind Brady of Savannah, Ga.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Ave. in Encinitas. A private cremation was held.

The family suggests donations to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 5151 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 110, San Diego, CA 92123.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Lucille Rodman, 78

CARLSBAD -- Lucille Arleen Rodman, 78, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005.

She was born Feb. 2, 1926. She was an author, artist and business woman.

Mrs. Rodman was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Frank Rodman.

She is survived by her mother, Edna Alley of Sacramento; sons and daughters-in-law Randall and Ulla Rodman of Hermosa Beach and Terrell and Lisa Rodman of Carlsbad; and grandchildren Jessica, Daniela, Spencer and Preston.

A sunset gathering will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at 1621 South Pacific in Oceanside.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.

Frank Bergeron, 52

OCEANSIDE -- Frank Iacona Bergeron, 52, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at Tri-City Medical Center of pancreatic and liver cancer.

Born Aug. 10, 1952, in San Francisco, he lived in Oceanside for 11 years. He enjoyed home decorating, gardening, amusement parks and the beach.

Mr. Bergeron was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine; father Wilbur; sisters Lil and Barbara; and brother Tony.

He is survived by his companion of 18 years, Kim of Oceanside; sons Adam and Sean; stepson Lowin; daughters-in-law Tonya and Patti; daughters Meghan; son-in-law Claud of Oceanside; sister and brother-in-law Mary and Ron of Modesto; and grandchildren Michael, Jordan, Austin, Haleha, Jonathon, Stephen, Tyler and Lynsie.

Inurnment is pending.

The family suggests donations to North County Health Services, 150 Valpreda Road, San Marcos, CA 92069, or the American Cancer Society, 2655 Camino del Rio North, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92103.

Accu-Care Cremation in Carlsbad is handling arrangements.

Virginia Watson, 87

ESCONDIDO -- Virginia Eleanor Watson, 87, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005.

Born Nov. 21, 1917, in Dayton, Ohio, she lived in Escondido. She was a homemaker, a Girl Scout leader and a member of the PTA.

She enjoyed cross-stitching.

Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Watson, in 1996; and daughter Barbara Watson in 1970.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Herr of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law Fred and Beth Watson of Newark, Ohio; grandchildren Paul, Peter, Mike, Laura, Matt and Colleen; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway in San Diego.

Interment will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Mary Mac Kay, 79

SAN MARCOS - Mary J. Mac Kay, 79, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in Quincy, Mass., of lung cancer.

Born Sept. 20, 1925, in Boston, she lived in San Marcos for three years.

She was a bookkeeper in the banking industry for more than 30 years.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carlsbad, where she served as a Eucharistic minister, and was a member of the Women's Auxiliary. She was active in prayer groups and Bible study groups.

Mrs. Mac Kay was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Mac Kay, in 1991.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Linda Mac Kay of Carlsbad; daughter Carol A. Carter of Farmington, Maine; brother and sister-in-law Tom and Sue McLoughlin of Quincy; sisters and brothers-in-law Nancy and Joe Bessette of Rockland, Mass., Kay McRudin of Norwell, Mass., Pat and Frank Gracia of Wilmington, Mass., Betty and Bill Svirsky of Surprise, Ariz., Joan McLoughlin of Quincy, Helen and John Orzochowski of New York City, Lil McLoughlin of Randolph, Mass., and Josie and Joe Hughes of Wheaton, Ill.; grandchildren Brian, Kelly Lori and Gregg; and three great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in Carlsbad.

Inurnment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside.

The family suggests donations to Beacon Hospice, 529 Main St., Suite 101, Boston, MA 02129.

Robert Purcell, 93

CARDIFF -- Robert Purcell, 93, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005.

Born June 19, 1911, in Princeton, he lived in Cardiff for 50 years.

He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired as a journeyman plasterer. He enjoyed reading, fishing and gardening.

Mr. Purcell was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ruth Purcell.

He is survived by his son, Bob Purcell of Lake Oswego, Ore.; daughters Jeanne Reifer of Oceanside and Toni Funaki of Carlsbad; grandchildren Jim, John, Susan, Robin, Yugi, Tory, Alexis and Nicole; and 10 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1 p.m. today, Jan. 20, at El Camino Cemetery in San Diego.

El Camino Mortuary in San Diego is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Bettie June Reed

1925 -- 2005

Bettie June Reed, 79, of Lebanon, Oregon, and formerly of Leucadia and Escondido, California, died January 12, at Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Ore.

Arrangements for a graveside memorial will be announced at a later date by Workman & Steckly Funeral Chapel of Sweet Home, Ore.

Mrs. Reed was born December 15, 1925, the fifth of 11 children, to Bertha and Harold Foulk in Glendale, Calif. On Aug. 30, 1945, she married Vernon H. Reed in San Diego, Calif. The family lived in Escondido, Calif., where they built and ran the Diamond Horseshoe Milling Company until their retirement in Lebanon, Ore. Previous to the Mill, in partnership with Earl Erwin, they owned and operated Erwin and Reed Plastering which employed over 60 men during the building boom in Southern California.

Bettie actively joined her husband, Vernon, in raising quarter horses, and was a member of and show secretary in the Pacific Southwest Quarter Horse Association and several other local equestrian organizations.

She had been a member of the Women's League of Voters, a volunteer Pink Lady at Palomar hospital, a member of several trap shooting organizations in which she energetically enjoyed the competition of shooting.

Bettie was a member and past president of the Elkettes and also of the Garden Club in Lebanon.

She especially enjoyed entertaining, cooking, gardening and organizing school reunions for the Mustangs of San Dieguito High School and was a member of the San Dieguito Heritage Museum.

During their years together, Bettie and husband Vern welcomed more than a dozen family members and others into their home for extended nurturing and medical care during times of need. They were always ready to help others.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Susan and James Smith of Union, Ore., and Vernon and Annie Reed of Post Falls, Idaho; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her three youngest siblings and their spouses, Grace and Walt Wooden of Leucadia, Calif., Dottie and David Foulk of Encinitas, Calif., and Wilma and Daniel Foulk of Temecula, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; her sisters, Viola, Aimee, Doris and Laura; and her brothers, Kenneth, Marshall and Glenn.

Samantha M. Hatch, 23

CARLSBAD -- Samantha M. Hatch, 23, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, of injuries she received in a traffic accident.

Born Feb. 13, 1981, in Oceanside, she lived in Carlsbad for 18 years. She worked at Rite-Aid. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1999, where she was an active member of the swim team for four years. She was also a member of the North Coast Aquatics for eight years.

Ms. Hatch is survived by her grandparents, Norma and Lyle Peterson of Carlsbad; mother Julie Williams of Columbia, S.C.; father Jerry Hatch Jr. of Oceanside; grandfather Robert Cary of Las Vegas; brothers Jerry III and Dennis; sisters Leilani, April, Karen, Randi, Heather and Cora; aunts Linda O'Rourke of Oceanside and Mary Peterson of Salem, Ore.; and uncles Monte Hatch of San Diego and Norman Peterson of Beaverton, Ore.

A memorial service is pending. The Rev. Nancy Mitchell will officiate.

Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Harry McIntyre Jr., 78

OCEANSIDE -- Harry McIntyre Jr., 78, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at his home of complications of diabetes.

Born Feb. 11, 1926, in Leeds, Ala., he lived in Oceanside for 44 years. He retired in 1974 from the U.S. Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton as a CW02. He served in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a Chosin Reservoir survivor. His military awards include: the Marcor w/1 Silver Star, the World War II Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, the Honorable Service Lapel Pin, the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and the Good Conduct Medal. He served the Laguna Beach Police Department from 1974 to 1988. He was a member of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, the Military Order of the World Wars, the Pendleton Chapter of Retired Officers Association, the Chosin Few and The Men of Chosin.

Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Lynn McIntyre, in 1984. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise S. McIntyre of Oceanside; son and daughter-in-law Harry Jonathan and Belinda McIntyre of Oceanside; daughters and sons-in-law Harriet and William Sebring of Amsterdam, Netherlands, Patricia and Ronald Fontenot of Denver, and Brenda Renee McIntyre of Los Angeles; sister Christine Thomas of New York; and grandchildren Christine, Ronald Jr., David, Katherine, Van and Claire.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.