Obituaries - 9/28/2006

By: North County Times and Californian - | Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:10 PM PDT ∞

Catherine Carson, 51

SAN DIEGO - Catherine Lynn Carson, 51, died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Continental Rehab.

Born July 1, 1955, in Toledo, Ohio, she lived in San Diego for eight years. She was an operations supervisor in health care.

Ms. Carson is survived by her sisters, Jane Capettini of San Diego and Mary Ann Stipp of Seattle.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the MS Society, 5950 LaPlace Court, Suite 200, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Dustin Hielscher, 18

CARLSBAD - Dustin Hielscher, 18, died of the injuries he received in an automobile accident Monday, Sept. 18, 2006, in Big Piney, Wyo.

Born Nov. 26, 1987, in Conroe, Texas, he lived in Carlsbad for five years. He attended Carlsbad High School. He worked at the YMCA in Encinitas. He formed Stone Soup, a homeless ministry, for his church.

Dustin is survived by his mother, Cathy Lathan of Carlsbad; brother Cody Lathan of Carlsbad; and grandparents Sue Hielscher of Texas, and William and Jane Hielscher of Texas.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Oceanside.

The family suggests donations to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lathan Fund, 1900 S. Nevada St., Oceanside, CA 92054.

Irene Lukay, 72

CARLSBAD - Irene M. Lukay, 72, died of natural causes Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, at her home.

Born Feb. 21, 1934, in Germany, she lived in Carlsbad for 57 years.

Mrs. Lukay was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Lukay; and son Eric. She is survived by her son, Ron R. Lukay of Carlsbad; brother Erich Kullik of Germany; and sister Renate Middeke of Germany.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church in La Costa. Private inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point

Loma is planned.

National Cremation in San Diego is handling arrangements.

Anthony Carvalho, 66

ESCONDIDO - Anthony Damien Carvalho, 66, died of natural causes Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at his home.

Born Nov. 6, 1939, in Lihue, Hawaii, he lived in Escondido for 33 years. He retired in 2002, after 30 years with the San Diego Gas & Electric Co. He also worked for 15 years for Hawaiian Electric. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a past master of the Oceanside Masonic Lodge 381, a life-member of the San Diego Scottish Rite. He was a member of the Al Bahr Shrine, Royal Arch Masons, past patron of Poinsettia Chapter 287, the Order of the Eastern Star, an honorary Legion of Honor of DeMolay.

He was a former inspector of the Grand Lodge F&AM of California and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1874 Escondido.

Mr. Carvalho is survived by his wife of 26 years, Betty Carvalho of Escondido; son and daughter-in-law Peter and Bernadette Carvalho of Escondido; daughters and son-in-law Melanie Carvalho of Oregon City, Ore., and Roberta and Verm Nuckols of Fallbrook; brother and sister-in-law Phil and Candi Carvalho of Kanehoe, Hawaii; sisters and brother-in-law Marian and Sam Kaomea of Kanehoe, Eleanor Waltjen and Peggie De Laura, both of Honolulu; and three grandchildren.

A memorial is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, at the Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus St. with the Oceanside Masonic Lodge 381 officiating.

Private inurnment at Oak Hill Memorial Park in Escondido is planned.

The family suggests donations to the Masonic Homes Endowment, c/o Grand Lodge F&AM of California, 1111 California St., San Francisco, CA 94108-2284.

Neptune Society is handling arrangements.

Mary Clark, 98

FALLBROOK - Mary Louella Clark, 98, died of natural causes Monday, Sept. 25, 2006.

Born June 17, 1908, in Garvin County, Okla., she lived in Fallbrook for 60 years. She enjoyed working in the outdoors, sewing, gardening and spending time with her family.

Mrs. Clark was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clark, in 1968.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred and Earle Straight of Fallbrook and Mary and Harold Swindell of Amarillo, Texas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Sept. 28, at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary in Fallbrook.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary. Entombment will follow at 3 p.m. at Cypress View Memorial Park in San Diego.

The family suggests donations to Fallbrook Hospice, 624 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028, or Fallbrook Hospital, Courier Division, 624 E. Elder St., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary in Fallbrook is handling arrangements.

Rosarie Graham, 87

ESCONDIDO ---- Rosarie C. Graham, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006.

Born March 26, 1919, in Albuquerque, N.M., she lived in Escondido for one year. She owned and operated Redo Reality. She helped organize the PTA for Spring Valley schools. She was president of the Foothills Secondary Council. She was a member of the Women's Club, Spring Valley Historical Society and the Chamber of Commerce. She was president of many organizations.

Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Graham; and son Raymond F. Graham. She is survived by her son, Robert R. Graham II of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; daughter Ronna M. Fillhart of San Diego; sister Theresa Harris of Glendora; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at Spring Valley Historical Society's Bancroft House Museum on Memory Lane in Spring Valley. A private cremation is planned.

The family suggests donations to Spring Valley Historical Society, or the Spring Valley Women's Club, designated to the scholarship fund.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Tammy Witte, 58

ESCONDIDO ---- Tammy Ilene Witte, 58, died of natural causes Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006.

Born Dec. 28, 1947, in Brooklyn, N.Y., she lived in Escondido for 15 years. She graduated from Poway High School in 1965. She attended Palomar College. She was a retired medical transcriptionist. She enjoyed her oriental garden, studying philosophy and debating controversial issues.

Ms. Witte was preceded in death by her father, Robert T. Higgins. She is survived by her mother, Vivian Higgins of Poway; brothers Robert E. Higgins of Corcoran and Allen Higgins of Avenal; and sisters and brother-in-law Gail and Richard Newman of San Diego, and Tara Ogilvie of Carlsbad.

Her cremains will be scattered.

Accu-Care Cremation in Carlsbad is handling arrangements.

Jeanne Core, 81

POWAY ---- Jeanne Marie Core, 81, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006, at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido.

Born Nov. 9, 1924, in St. Louis, she lived in Poway and in Lake San Marcos previously. She lived in San Diego County for 28 years. She was a bookkeeper in the insurance business for 15 years. She attended Fonthonne University in St. Louis. She was a member of the Serra Club International. She enjoyed traveling and was a photographer.

Mrs. Core is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles H. Core of Poway; daughters and son-in-law Kathy Eksted of San Diego and Nancy J. and Gary Nulsen of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at St. Mark's Catholic Church in San Marcos with the Rev. George Dunkley officiating. Private inurnment at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside is planned.

Allen Bros. Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Sue Macdonald, 85

PAGE, Ariz. ---- Sue Scott Clow Macdonald, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006.

Born Sept. 27, 1920, in Lewistown, Mont., she lived in Page for four years. She received a bachelor's degree in home economics from the University of Montana, Missoula, where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. She attended the University of Texas at Austin and took music at Grossmont College. She played, taught and sold organs. She was a Campfire leader and Cub Scout den mother for many years. She taught sewing classes. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and walking on the beach.

Mrs. Macdonald was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald G. Macdonald; and son Rory C. Macdonald. She is survived by her sons, Ron Macdonald of Page and Roderick Macdonald of Oceanside; daughters Wendy Sue Macdonald of Portland, Ore., and Claudia Sue Macdonald of Oberlin, Ohio; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Private services are planned.

Oscar Borgen, 88

OCEANSIDE ---- Oscar Melvin Borgen, 88, died of Alzheimer's disease Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006.

Born April 20, 1918, in East Grand Forks, Minn., he lived in Oceanside for two years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a sergeant. He was a marksman with the carbine, 30 calibre and M-1 rifle. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the American Legion Post 13 in Pasadena.

Mr. Borgen is survived by his wife, Pauline Borgen of Oceanside; sons Terry Blaire of Huntington Beach, Denny Blaire of Las Vegas and Randy Dedrick of Yorba Linda; and daughter Cynthia Craig of Oceanside.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City. Interment will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.

Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City is handling arrangements.

Lorie Mackenzie, 46

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Lorie Lynn Mackenzie, 46, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at her home.

Born May 25, 1960, in Los Angeles County, she lived in Lake Elsinore for nine years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Mackenzie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Danny Mackenzie of Lake Elsinore; father and stepmother, William and Patricia James; mother, Theresa Mackenzie; sons and daughters-in-law Nathaniel and Toni Mackenzie of Lake Elsinore, Nicholas and Susie Mackenzie and Nehemiah and Jessica Mackenzie; brothers and sisters-in-law Scott James, Cathy Mackenzie, Helen Arbuckle, Donna Aidekiman, and Dawn Dietz, all of Orange County; sisters and brothers-in-law Theresa Durand, Michelle Jones, Al Aidekiman, Michael Mackenzie and Fred Arbuckle; and three grandchildren.

Viewing is scheduled from 9 to the start of the Mass at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Parish, 27931 Murrieta Road in Sun City with the Rev. Tony officiating. Burial will follow at noon at Elsinore Valley Cemetery, 18170 Collier Ave. in Lake Elsinore with the Rev. Tony officiating.

Evans-Brown Mortuary in Lake Elsinore is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Carol C. Watkins

Del Mar's Woman of the Year

9/7/1933 - 9/23/2006

Carol Watkins, twice honored as "Del Mar's Woman of the Year," wife, mother, grandmother, writer, philanthropist, charity fundraiser, artist, community activist, born September 7, 1933, and passed peacefully September 23, 2006. As a friend said, "if enthusiasm were contagious, Carol could start an epidemic." Carol was born in Walsenburg, Colo., raised in Rock Springs, Wyo., and met her husband, Jim, while both attended the University of Oregon. They moved to Del Mar from Visalia, Calif., in 1966, to live and raise their four children, Kit, Kliff (Jim), Kris and KC.

Carol became a reporter for the Citizens newspaper and simultaneously opened several shops in Del Mar including the Vintage Press, the Sugar Plum Bakery (now Americana restaurant), followed by the Gruniuns Run Cafe in Carlsbad, and various art lofts. She started numerous little theater groups and then revitalized the Stratford Square building bringing unique tenants such as Virginia Igandas, Earth Song Book Store, Maggie Young at La Mariposa and the very popular Golden Rollin Belly. Carol

also opened an historic gallery in Stratford Square which is the most photographed building in North County. Carol also helped her husband Jim open a dozen resorts along the California coast, starting with the Del Mar Inn in the l960s and ending with the world class L'Auberge Del Mar in l989.

As a community activist, Carol was instrumental in forming the first "Citizens for Del Mar" organization to stop a proposed high rise development on the northern bluffs of Del Mar. Carol helped solicit a friend, Jim Scripps (of the Scripps newspaper fame) to purchase the property. Jim Scripps sold the upper portion to Helen Woodward and donated the bluffs to the City of Del Mar. Largely, as a result of Carol's efforts, the beauty and the grandeur of the natural northern bluffs of Del Mar are protected forever.

Another of Carol's passions was a fight against drug abuse. In addition with working under cover with Sheriff John Duffy on drug busts, in 1972 Carol organized with the sponsorship of the Del Mar Rotary and chartered T.I.P (Turn in a Pusher) for San Diego County. That organization is still active today as "Crime Stoppers." She was a longtime member of the HDSA (Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association). The stories of Carol's drug bust escapades are legendary.

Carol loved horses, dogs and people, probably in that order. She was fiercely patriotic; unbelievably generous and made everyone feel like part of her family. She lived the American dream. She was a friend of "Bill W" for over 30 years and has helped literally dozens of souls who had lost their way, find a new and wonderful life of sobriety.

In 1985, Carol, who never thinks small, said "wouldn't it be great to have an Olympic Training Center in San Diego!" Edward Fike, of the San Diego Union wrote, "The odds against this magnificent asset being here in San Diego were so long that it would be considered something of a miracle." Nothing, however, would deter Carol from her dream and six years later, with help from her friend Bob Mathias, two-time Gold medalist and director of the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center, the San Diego Olympic Training Center was opened at Lake Otay. Also instrumental in helping Carol's concept and dream come true, were Ernie Hahn, the shopping center entrepreneur, Terry Brown, chairman of Atlas hotels, and Councilwoman Gloria McCall. The Lake Otay Olympic Training Center opened in the summer of 1991 so that athletes could train for the XXVth Olympiad in Barcelona, Spain, the following year.

In between Carol's other endeavors, she produced and chaired more than a dozen charity events including the Burt Bacharach, Bill Shoemaker Celebrity Tennis Classic at the Winners Circle Resort, the James Franciscus Charity Tennis Classic in Palm Springs, the Bruce Jenner Celebrity Tennis Classic, the John Duffy Foundation and co-hosted the World Celebrity Tennis Classic for Princess Grace in Monte Carlo. These charity events graced Del Mar with such celebrities as Farah Fawcett, Jack Klugman, Dick Van Patten, Desi Arnez, Donna Mills, Lyle Waggoner, Carl Reiner, Victoria Principal, Tim Conway, John Forsythe and others. Carol was unique and a favorite of the Hollywood crowd. Of Carol's many creative and off the wall escapades, her friend Dezi Arnez said "Carol, you are the real life Lucy." For example, at age 50, on a dare, Carol entered the Mrs. California Pageant competing against 20 & 30 year olds, and was a finalist - the oldest finalist on record.

Her husband, Jim said Carol had boundless energy, was mischievous as all get out, creativity and talent galore, plus being a wonderful wife and mother of our four kids and a heart as big as all outdoors. Despite the many adventures and accomplishments in her life, Carol will most be remembered for her kind and loving heart; for the way she made people feel special; she is truly unforgettable. Carol was the love of our lives and she will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Jim, their four children and eight grandchildren.

Roy L. Kee Jr.

ENCINITAS - On Tuesday morning, September 19, 2006, God wrapped his arms around Roy L. Kee Jr. and called him home. He was our Dad, Grandfather, our brother, a veteran and our friend, affectionately known to us as Bud.

He graduated from Oceanside High in 1966 then served our country faithfully and honorably for six years in the Navy. Roy was a crew chief on Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7 (Sea Devils) performing a daring rescue of a downed airman 150 miles deep in North Vietnam. Recently, he served as a docent for the USS Midway, the last World War II era Navy carrier in commission. After the Navy he had a long career in marketing, finally retiring from the rat race January 31, 2006, to move back to the beach, his home. Roy passed away due to a fall.

Roy spent most of his life in Southern California; he loved to surf and spent many long, warm days enjoying the beach. He said the beach was a place of peace and comfort for him. However, he loving devoted himself to the happiness and welfare of his children, giving to them tirelessly. He was also very active in the church and truly knew joy in the love of God.

Roy was preceded in death by his father, Roy L. Kee Sr., in 1993; his brother, Earl A. Kee in 1994; and closely following him home, his mother, Kathleen D. Kee on Sept. 22, 2006.

Roy is survived by his children, Jodie Liwanag of Oceanside, Megan Kee of Huntington Beach, Amanda Kee of Elsinore and Karen Kee of Huntington Beach; a grandson, Gavin; his brothers, Chris Kee of Fallbrook and Sean Kee of San Marcos; a sister, Kathy Becker of Morgan Hill; nieces Dana Kee of Tracy and Erin Kee of Mira Mesa; and many good friends and neighbors.

While we are saddened that God has chosen to take Roy, we rejoice in knowing that he loved God and was not afraid to leave this world. We only wish it had been later and not so soon. Rest peacefully Dad, Bud, Roy. We know you are in a better place.

Services will be held on October 2, 2006, for Roy and his mother, Kathleen, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside at 10 a.m. followed by a 2 p.m. military interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. The mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Roy's name to your favorite charity.

Kathleen Dunn Kee

SAN MARCOS - Kathleen Dunn Kee, 85, passed away Friday, September 22, 2006, at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside.

Born April 27, 1921, in Providence, Rhode Island, she was a resident of Oceanside for 36 years and San Marcos for 27 years.

As one of the first 50 women Marines, Kathleen proudly and faithfully served our country during World War II and later as a Marine Corps civilian employee during the Vietnam conflict. She retired from Camp Pendleton after 20 years of devoted service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Kee, in 1993; her son Earl A Kee in 1994; and her son, Roy L. Kee Jr. on September 19, 2006.

Kathleen was a dearly loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as a faithful friend to many; she will be deeply missed. Kathleen is survived by her sons, Christopher M. Kee and wife Elly of Fallbrook and Sean J. Kee of San Marcos; daughter Kathleen K. Becker and husband Blaine of Morgan Hill; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Services will be held on October 2, 2006, for Kathleen and her son, Roy Jr., at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside at 10 a.m. followed by a 2 p.m. military interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. The mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Kathleen's name to the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at www.womensmemorial.org or Women's Memorial Foundation, Dept. 560, Washington, DC 20042.

Cal McChesney Fuller

Cal McChesney Fuller entered into eternal rest on the morning of September 23, at his home in Wildomar, Calif.

Born in Spring Park, Minnesota, on June 4, 1918, he is survived by Eleanor, his wife of 48 years, son John of Rathdrum, Idaho, daughter Joyce of Hemet, Calif.; adopted daughter Sondra Nelson of Oregon City, Oregon; grandchildren Matthew and Kaitlin, both of Rathdrum and Alan of Hemet. He was preceded in death 19 days earlier by his daughter-in-law, Kathy.

He served in the Army from 1940 to 1945 as a surveyor and engineer. After the war he returned to school and then went to work for the California Department of Transportation, helping to create many of the freeways in Orange County, and he retired in 1981 after 30 years of service.

Cal loved to golf all his life, and was very active in the golf club at The Farm, where Eleanor and he had lived for 22 years. They also enjoyed traveling, and took many trips around the country until his wife's health curtailed it. He was totally devoted to Eleanor (who goes by the nickname Rusty) and took loving care of her to his last day. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike.

In accordance to Cal's wishes, no formal services will be held, however there will be a brief graveside service at Riverside National Cemetery on Friday, Sept. 29, at 10:15 a.m. and a reception in the Red Barn on Harvest Way at The Farm immediately after.

Evans-Brown Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Roy L. Kee Jr.

ENCINITAS ---- On Tuesday morning, September 19, 2006, God wrapped his arms around Roy L. Kee Jr. and called him home. He was our Dad, Grandfather, our brother, a veteran and our friend, affectionately known to us as Bud.

He graduated from Oceanside High in 1966 then served our country faithfully and honorably for six years in the Navy. Roy was a crew chief on Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 7 (Sea Devils) performing a daring rescue of a downed airman 150 miles deep in North Vietnam. Recently, he served as a docent for the USS Midway, the last World War II-era Navy carrier in commission. After the Navy he had a long career in marketing, finally retiring from the rat race January 31, 2006, to move back to the beach, his home. Roy passed away due to a fall.

Roy spent most of his life in Southern California; he loved to surf and spent many long, warm days enjoying the beach. He said the beach was a place of peace and comfort for him. However, he loving devoted himself to the happiness and welfare of his children, giving to them tirelessly. He was also very active in the church and truly knew joy in the love of God.

Roy was preceded in death by his father, Roy L. Kee Sr., in 1993; his brother, Earl A. Kee in 1994; and closely following him home, his mother, Kathleen D. Kee on Sept. 22, 2006.

Roy is survived by his children, Jodie Liwanag of Oceanside, Megan Kee of Huntington Beach, Amanda Kee of Elsinore and Karen Kee of Huntington Beach; a grandson, Gavin; his brothers, Chris Kee of Fallbrook and Sean Kee of San Marcos; a sister, Kathy Becker of Morgan Hill; nieces Dana Kee of Tracy and Erin Kee of Mira Mesa; and many good friends and neighbors.

While we are saddened that God has chosen to take Roy, we rejoice in knowing that he loved God and was not afraid to leave this world. We only wish it had been later and not so soon. Rest peacefully Dad, Bud, Roy. We know you are in a better place.

Services will be held on October 2, 2006, for Roy and his mother, Kathleen at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside at 10 a.m. followed by a 2 p.m. military interment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma. The mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Roy's name to your favorite charity.

In Memoriams

In Loving Memory of Kelsey Marie Devich

August 29, 1999 - September 28, 2005

We miss your smile and your caring ways. We think of you every day, especially when the butterflies come our way. We know we will play in heaven again someday.

With love and hugs,

Hannah, Julia & Natalie,

Alexandra, Erika & Julia

and Katie

Robert Alan Rose

Jan. 4, 1942 - Sept. 28, 1999

Bob Rose died seven years ago. We miss him and we find strength in the memory of his smile and the legacy of his hard work, love, compassion and wit.

Life and death are

but a breath apart.

Remember to share

what's in your heart.

With those you love

and care about,

So that when you're gone

There will be no doubt.

No words left unsaid

Affirmations lauded

on every head.

They'll be strong and secure

life's beacon - well lit,

In the legacy of your

love, compassion and wit.

Daniel Cantu

9-28-54 - 12-29-81

It's been 25 years that you left us but the memories of when you were with us are still endlessly remembered.

The past 25 years your beloved family and friends have not forgotten you and at every gathering we share our special stories of you and how your love for us has affected our lives.

Remembering your time with us is always wonderful and although it's been 25 years, we still laugh, cry and reminiscence the great times we had with you and the memories you left us will always be a part of our lives.

Happy Birthday!

Love always,

Mom, Dad, family and friends