Obituaries - 9/23/2006

By: North County Times and The Californian | Friday, September 22, 2006 7:06 PM PDT ∞

Helen Moore, 84


WILDOMAR ---- Helen Jane Moore, 84, died of natural causes Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, at her home.

Born April 13, 1922, in Nunn, Colo., she lived in Wildomar for 27 years. She was a homemaker for 62 years. She enjoyed music and played the piano for churches and choirs. She taught piano lessons. She was a member of King's Daughter, the Elsinore Women's Club, the reading club and her church. She enjoyed landscaping and tole painting, weaving and lace and making tamari balls.

Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her parents, Ester and Edwin Lesh; and sister, June Gwaltney. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard Moore of Wildomar; sons Richard of Chula Vista and Reginald of San Diego; daughters Lynette Doherty of San Diego and Evelyn Esselstrom of Camis, Wash.; brothers Edwin Lesh of Ault, Colo., and Lynn Lesh of Pierce, Colo.; sister, Maxyne Barence of Santa Barbara; and 11 grandchildren.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Sept. 23, at First Presbyterian Church of Wildomar. A private cremation is planned.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Maggie Wood, 82


SUN CITY ---- Maggie Frances Wood, 82, died of natural causes Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006, at Rancho Springs Medical Center.

Born July 11, 1924, in Stanley, Minn., she lived in Sun City for 31 years. She was an engineer assistant for the phone company for 27 years.

Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Wood; and son Robert C. Wood. She is survived by her sons, William Hosband and Michael Wood; and daughter Mary Colleen Wood.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. today, Sept. 23, at Pacific View Memorial Park.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mark Dearth, 103


SUN CITY ---- Mark V. Dearth, 103, died of natural causes Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at his home.

Born Nov. 21, 1902, in Middletown, Ohio, he lived in Sun City for 30 years. He was a hydraulics mechanic for 30 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years.

Mr. Dearth was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie "Tuts" Dearth, in 2001. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Ward of Sun City; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled for 11 a.m. and funeral service at noon Monday, Sept. 25, at Evans-Brown Mortuary Chapel in Sun City. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Perris Valley Cemetery.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Richard Colwell Sr., 71


ESCONDIDO - Richard "Rick" Gene Colwell Sr., 71, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Oct. 7, 1934, in Iron Mountain, Mich., he lived in Escondido for six years. He was in sales for Sears Business Machines for 30 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 2005.

He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Sacramento and Visalia. He enjoyed sports, especially golf, pool and racquetball.

Mr. Colwell is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mary T. Colwell of Escondido; daughters and son-in-law Katie and Dan Dexter of Lemon Grove and Ev Ana Jordan of Portland, Ore.; sons and daughters-in-law Michael and Lucy Farrell of Oceanside, Patrick Farrell of Madison, Wis., Richard "Rick" Jr. and Christina Colwell of Wood Dale, Ill., and Robert "Bob" Colwell of Sunrise, Fla. brothers John Colwell of Oak Lawn, Ill., and Bruce Colwell of Roseville, Ill.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service with honors by the U.S. Air Force will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Cabrillo Memorial Drive in San Diego.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Linda Rogers, 57


CARLSBAD - Linda Ann Rogers, 57, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006.

Born Nov. 16, 1948, in Chickasha, Okla., she lived in Carlsbad for 40 years. She was a cosmetologist for 40 years. She was the co-owner of Salon 21 and Day Spa.

Ms. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Claude Rogers; and brothers Herman Rogers, Jack Rogers and Gerald Rogers.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Rogers; sisters Anita Dahl, Janice Hinkle, Corene Bates and Barbara Osborn.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel in Oceanside

The family suggests donations to Looks Like Me Hair donations for children with cancer, 2530 Vista Way, Suite F-278, Oceanside, CA 92054.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Calvert Williams, 84


ESCONDIDO - Calvert Lowell "C. Lowell" Williams, 84, died Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in San Diego.

Born Feb. 25, 1922, in Escondido, he lived there all his life. He retired in 2005 as a flight instructor for the Oceanside and Palomar airports. He was an avocado rancher in Escondido. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the European Theater as a fighter pilot. He was a member of the National Pilots Association and Oceanside Airport Pilots Association. He taught drivers training at Escondido High School and El Cajon High School.

Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his sisters, Neva Smith and Leone DeMott; and grandson Chad Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary May Williams of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Toni Ritz of San Marcos, Shirley and Kevin McCormick of Bismark, Ark., and Robbi and Jim Messenger of Menifee; sons Richard Williams of Bakersfield and Gary Williams of Escondido; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Private family services are planned with inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.

California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.

Robert Tinnin, 73


RAMONA - Robert Wayne Tinnin, 73, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, in Escondido.

Born June 4, 1933, in Peoria, Colo., he lived in Ramona since he was a child.

Mr. Tinnin's wife, Betty Tinnin, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Escondido.

He is survived by his stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law, Duane and Donna Schaper and Doug and Pat Schaper; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Betty Tinnin, 80


RAMONA - Betty Lorraine Tinnin, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at hospice in Escondido.

Born March 30, 1926, in Ludell, Kan., she lived in Ramona for 43 years.

Mrs. Tinnin was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wayne Tinnin, Sept. 2, 2006.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Duane and Donna Schaper and Doug and Pat Schaper; brother and sister-in-law Duane and Isora Hedke; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary in Ramona is handling arrangements.

O. Doyle Dannenberg, 81


ESCONDIDO - O. Doyle Dannenberg, 81, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Palomar Medical Center.

Born June 21, 1925, in Heber City, Utah, he lived in Escondido for 71 years. He graduated from Escondido Union High School, UCLA and Southern California College of Optometry and was in private practice in Escondido from 1949 to 1998.

He was a member and teacher at Bethel Baptist Church. He was a member of Escondido Rotary Club with 58 years perfect attendance. He had been president, district governor, chairman of Rotary International Avoidable Blindness Task Force among other positions. He was a member and president of the San Diego County Optometric Society, California Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association.

He had served on the Escondido Union High School District Board, Palomar College Board, Escondido Boys & Girls Club, San Diego County Blood Bank, San Diego County Council of Boy Scouts and was a scout master in Escondido. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946.

Dr. Dannenberg is survived by his wife of 35 years, June Dannenberg of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law June and Dale Marksberry of Mississippi, and Joyce and Steve Lawrence of New Mexico; and son Jim Logan of Escondido. He has nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Alan Dannenberg and daughter Sue Hartshorn.

The family suggests donations to Bethel Baptist Mission or Escondido Rotary Club.

Viewing is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido.

The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Bethel Baptist Church. A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Kenneth Wilcox Sr., 55


SAN MARCOS -- Kenneth R. Wilcox Sr., 55, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Feb. 24, 1951, in Hartford, Conn., he lived in San Marcos for 18 years. He was a director of market development for Penton Overseas Inc.

Mr. Wilcox is survived by his companion of five years, Karen Farmer of San Marcos; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth R. Jr. and Stacy Wilcox of Southington, Conn.; daughters and son-in-law Danielle and Robert Casarella of Southington and Megan K. Wilcox of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Andrea Rosenthal of West Palm Beach, Fla.; sister and brother-in-law Lisa and David Martin of Waterbury, Conn.; and three grandchildren.

A memorial is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Henry Smiley


Henry Smiley, age 96, died at home in Carlsbad, California, on Thursday, September 21, 2006. He was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and lived in Bangor, Maine, before moving his family to Cardiff-by-the Sea, California, in 1958. He was a Ford mechanic who retired at age 80, after working most of his career for Peterson and Encinitas Ford. He was also an aviation enthusiast who owned and rebuilt several small aircraft.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra, and wife, Serena. Henry is survived by his children: Philip and Robin Smiley, Ardith and Tom Kemp, Priscilla and Pete Hone, Faye Brewster, and Julie and Dave Romaine; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family members; as well as his co-ed softball team, which was recently renamed "Henry's Team."

A Memorial Celebration of Henry's life will be held at Pacific View Baptist Church, 845 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, at 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2006.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Pacific View Baptist Church.

Garland G. Stephens


FALLBROOK - Garland G. Stephens, prominent Orange and San Diego County attorney died September 16, after a short illness. He was 85.

Born June 13, 1921, in Weed, New Mexico, Stephens practiced law for 30 years and was the attorney for Los Alamitos Race Track in Orange County, where he put together the deal which sold the facility to Hollywood Park. Also representing the Vessels family or Orange County, Stephens was instrumental in handling the purchase of the San Luis Rey Downs Golf Course in Fallbrook, along with its adjacent thoroughbred horse race training facility.

Previous to practicing law in Los Alamitos, Stephens was associated with the law firm of Allen R. Steele and Robert E. Krause in Long Beach. During World War II, Stephens was an air traffic controller in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in North Africa and Iran. He received his law degree from Pacific Coast University of Law. He served as a trustee of the University of La Verne in La Verne, California.

Stephens and his wife, Virginia, moved to Fallbrook 20 years ago from Los Alamitos, where he was prominent as president of the Chamber of Commerce, Rossmoor Homeowners Association, Civitan Club and a founder of the Casa Youth Shelter for troubled teenagers. In Fallbrook, Stephens was a board member and secretary of the Fallbrook Hospital Foundation, an officer of the Fallbrook Seniors Golf Group and a former member of Pala Mesa Men's Golf Club.

In addition to his wife of 63 years, he is survived by three children, Carol Hauhuth of Tigard, Oregon, Susan Watson of Orange, California, and Jerry Stephens of Maui, Hawaii. There are six grandchildren, Stacey Glenn and Scott Watson of Fountain Valley, Nicole Stephens and Sterling Stephens of Pukalani, Maui and Sean Stephens of Atascadero, California. There are four great-grandchildren.

Stephens was the son and grandson of an early pioneer ranching family in Otero County, New Mexico. His early years were spent working on the ranch. He was one of seven children, all of whom are deceased except for a brother, Robert Stephens of Capitan, New Mexico.

Private services will be held in Tularosa, New Mexico.

Arnold Dauman


Arne was born in the Bronx, New York City, on September 24, 1916, to parents Ella and Louis Dauman. He had one sister, Grace. As a child, he liked playing stickball in the streets and drinking egg creams. He was engaged to his love, Norma Stevens, when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He joined the Marine Corps, and he and Norma were married in 1942, while he was at Quantico. Arne served in the Pacific as a radio operator with the Raiders, and all his life, he was very proud to have been a Marine and a Marine Raider.

After the war, he and Norma had three daughters, Jayne, Nancy, and Lucinda. The family moved to Encinitas in 1959. Arne worked for many years as a litigation specialist for the Automobile Club of Southern California and made lifelong friends there. He found a passion for tennis and joined Cardiff Courts Tennis Club, later Bobby Riggs Tennis Club, where he loved playing, watching, joking with people, and making more friends. He was a member of a local book club which has been meeting for over 20 years. He was not shy about expressing his opinions and he dearly loved teasing and being teased. He enlivened many a book club meeting and made more fast friendships in the process.

Arne was a courtly gentleman, a loyal friend to many, sometimes cantankerous, always generous, sweet, funny, smart, and full of love for his family. Norma died in 1985 and he missed her like crazy. Arne died almost 21 years to the day after Norma, on September 19, 2006. He would have been 90 on September 24th. His family, friends, and all whose lives he brightened miss him.

A ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Quail Botanical Gardens. He is survived by his daughters, Jayne Johnson, Nancy Celick and Lucinda Maison.

Nell Ann Murphy


Dec. 8, 1924 to Sept. 19, 2006

Born in Hayes, Kan., to Edgar and Ruth Sears, Nan died at Palomar Hospital Tuesday night surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband, Pat, and six children, Michael, Father Patrick Murphy, Brian, Kathleen Murphy Bass, Sean Matthew, her younger sister Jane Sears as well as 18 1/2 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Timothy Murphy.

Nan married her childhood sweetheart, Pat, after 13 years of courtship and remained married for 55 years. As a devoted Navy wife, she embraced the vocation of motherhood passionately by devoting her life to the care of her family and pro-life causes. Nan was a wonderful example of faith and love to both her family and those whose lives she touched.

A vigil will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday September 24th, at St. Mary's Church in Escondido and a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 25th also at St. Mary's Church in Escondido. Donations can be made in her name to the Culture of Life Pregnancy Center in Escondido (430 N. Rose St, Escondido 92027) in lieu of flowers.

Helen Hayes Hogan


In Loving Memory

December 3, 1919

September 9, 2006

Devoted and loving mother, survived by her daughters, Mikel Mary, Mildred Kathleen, Maureen Helen, and her two sons, Charles Matthew and Thomas Dennis, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

It is with great grief and sense of loss that we make this announcement. We feel blessed to have her in our lives, but will miss her presence among us terribly.

She walked her place in time with dignity and grace, humor and depth, and a knowingness that continually comforted us all. She was a friend and confidant, she guided us through our crises, she saved us when we were lost, she thoroughly enjoyed us when we were whole, and she loved us fiercely until she had to go. We are capable and confident people because she taught us how.

Whoever wishes to honor Helen at her memorial service, please call (310) 459-3323 for details between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or send an e-mail inquiry to mhoganzweig@yahoo.com.

In Memoriam

In Loving Memory of


Dannie R. Fisher


For my greatest Dad in the world. I love you.

From your son, Daniel

You meant so much to so many. You are so very deeply missed. The emptiness we feel will be filled with the forever memories you have left.

We love you.

I love you, Dannie, forever and always.

Family, Friends and me.