Obituaries - 1/3/2007

By: North County Times and The Californian - | Tuesday, January 2, 2007 7:21 PM PST ∞

Edna Velchek, 83

POWAY - Edna Velchek, 83, died of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006.

Born June 14, 1923, in Maple Heights, Ohio, she lived in Poway for 29 years. She served in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the Poway Senior Center and St. Gabe's Church.

Mrs. Velchek is survived by her husband of 60 years, Harvey Velchek of Poway; son Ray of San Diego; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

No services are planned.

Robert Kitchin, 92

OCEANSIDE - Robert N. Kitchin, 92, died of prostate cancer Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, at his home.

Born Oct. 13, 1914, in West Allis, Wis., he lived in Oceanside for 60 years. He retired in 1978 after 21 years of teaching for MiraCosta College. He also taught at Oceanside Unified School District for 11 years.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps 1st Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II, where he was in five amphibious tractor assaults. He was a lifetime member of the Elks Club. He enjoyed golf, flying, fishing in the Sierras and the outdoors.

Mr. Kitchin was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Ralph and Al; and sister Dorothy Seifert.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty Kitchin; sisters Ruth Walsh, Helen Wohlgemuth and Margaret Neumann, all of Wisconsin; and brother Richard Kitchin of Wisconsin.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Linda Fox officiating. Inurnment at Eternal Hills Memorial Park is planned.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Mary Moss, 80

TEXAS - Mary Darlington Moss, 80, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006.

She was born Aug. 22, 1926, and was a former resident of Fallbrook.

Mrs. Moss was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Madge Darlington; her husband, Winston Moss; and brother Frank Darlington.

She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Chandler of Hearne, Texas; and brothers Robert E. Darlington of Midland, Texas, and William Darlington of Big Springs, Texas.

The family suggests donations to the Providence Hospice in Waco, Texas.

Memorial Funeral Home Hearne, Texas is handling arrangements.

Marjorie Feist, 87

OCEANSIDE - Marjorie Lee Feist, 87, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006, in Escondido.

Born April 23, 1919, in Chattanooga, Tenn., she lived in Oceanside for 57 years. She served as an ensign in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She graduated from New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1940. She was a member of Emmanuel Faith Community Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school. She enjoyed traveling and her family.

Mrs. Feist was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F. Feist Sr., in 1988. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond F. Jr. and Barbara Feist of Oceanside and Philip R. and Ruth Feist of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter and son-in-law Penelope Lee and Thomas Anderson of Escondido; five grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido. Private interment at Eternal Hills Memorial Park is planned.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her name to the Memorial Fund, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita, Escondido, CA 92025-6398.

Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Lupe Contreras, 77

VALLEY CENTER - Lupe Barragan Contreras, 77, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at her home.

She was born Nov. 14, 1929, in Chicago. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and planting.

Mrs. Contreras was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Contreras; son Joey Contreras; and daughters Lupe Renteria and Olga Contreras.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Cheri Contreras and Johnny Bear and Cheryel Contreras, all of Valley Center, Rudy Contreras of Temecula, and Michael and Kate Contreras of La Quinta; daughters and sons-in-law Helen and Daniel Reina and Christina and Cliff Froning, all of Valley Center, and Angie and Tom Cooper of Murrieta; 27 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Escondido. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice or the Cancer Society.

McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Cole Sleeter, 24

ESCONDIDO - Cole A. Sleeter, 24, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2007.

Born Oct. 5, 1982, in Escondido, he lived there all his life. He worked for his father at M.E. Sleeter Construction for five years. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and off-road trucks.

Mr. Sleeter is survived by his parents, Michael E. and Donna L. Sleeter of Escondido; brothers Scott Alan Youngstrand and Michael James Sleeter, both of Escondido; and grandmother Freda Robinson of Escondido.

Viewing is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway in Escondido. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Robert McElheny, 72

SANTEE - Robert J. McElheny, 72, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, in Oceanside.

Born Jan. 1, 1934, in Texas, he lived in Santee for 20 years. He was a roofing contractor. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2275.

Mr. McElheny was preceded in death by his wife, Glenda M. McElheny. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Robin McElheny of Port Huenme and John and Nicole McElheny of Pahrump, Nev.; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie McElheny of Las Vegas, Kelly and Jim Blessing and Kristy and Doug Ladderbush, all of Oceanside, Liz and Sean Logsdon of Canada, and Shannon and Darren Hamon of Minnesota; brother Richard McElheny of Fountain Valley; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Meals-on-Wheels of Greater San Diego, www.meals-on-wheels.org, (619)260-6110.

Accu-Care Cremation Center is handling arrangements.

Mary Burtchaell, 65

SAN MARCOS - Mary Louise Burtchaell, 65, died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at her home.

Born Nov. 8, 1941, in Colorado, she lived in San Marcos for seven years. She received a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Colorado. She enjoyed playing solitaire, scrabble and attending her grandchildren's sporting events.

Mrs. Burtchaell was preceded in death by her parents, Omar and Millie Tunks. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Jeff Warsoff of San Marcos, and Susan and George Stein and Julie Burtchaell, all of Marietta, Ga.; and four grandchildren.

Private services are planned.

The family suggests donations to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 9655 Granite Ridge Drive, San Diego, CA (619) 680-4400.

North County Cremation is handling arrangements.

Roy Spoutz, 82

OCEANSIDE - Roy I. Spoutz, 82, died of a heart attack Monday, Dec. 25, 2006, at Tri-City Medical Center.

Born Oct. 8, 1924, in Detroit, he lived in Oceanside for 27 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a pilot, retiring as a major. He was a pilot for World Airways. He was a building inspector for the city of Oceanside and a police officer for the city of Detroit. He was a member of the Military Officers Association, the Elks Club and the Paladians. He enjoyed motorcycles, traveling, bowling, golf, water-skiing and walking on the beach.

Mr. Spoutz was preceded in death by Marcella Spouts, in 2005. He is survived by his wife of one year, Betty Spoutz of Oceanside; daughters and son-in-law Sharon L. Russell of Auburn Hills, Mich., Terri L. and James Steadman of Lincoln, Neb., and Sherry L. Spoutz of Oceanside; brother and sister-in-law Earl and Ruth Spoutz of Roseville, Mich.; three grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Private services are planned.

Mary Hilliard, 95

BIG BEAR VALLEY - Mary Isabelle Hilliard, 95, died of complications of pneumonia Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006, at her home.

Born May 13, 1911, in LaRue, Ohio, she lived in Big Bear off and on since 1921. He lived in Fallbrook also. She did extensive professional training in hospital administration and nursing. She was a member of Fallbrook Presbyterian, Big Bear Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary. She received awards in athletic and intellectual achievement in tennis, golf, bowling and contract bridge at the international level. During World War II she was instrumental in organizing the production and distribution of first aid and surgical sterile cotton goods for the allied Armed Forces in Brazil.

Mrs. Hilliard was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Hilliard, in 1987; sister Margaret in 1983; and brother Bob in 1993. She is survived by her son, JH "Doc" Hilliard of Big Bear; daughter J.I. Chandler of Amherst, Mass.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Private services are planned.

Ann Van Atta, 69

SAN DIEGO - Ann Louise Van Atta, 69, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2006.

She was born May 16, 1937, in Michigan. She was an artist and a scholar.

Mrs. Van Atta is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Bruce Dugmore of Encinitas; sister Joan Fudge of Jacksonville, Fla.; brother Richard Lyle of Bridgeport, Mich.; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the University City United Church of Christ, 2877 Governor Drive in San Diego.

Her cremains will be scattered.

The family suggests donations to the City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010, or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01210.

El Camino Memorial, Encinitas Chapel, is handling arrangements.

Hazel Stephens, 79

ROMOLAND -- Hazel "Pat" Stephens, 79, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2006, in Hemet. - Born Jan. 6, 1927, in San Diego, she lived in Romoland for three years. She enjoyed shopping, reading, watching HGTV, golf, talking on the telephone and black-and-white movies.

Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Allison Stephens. She is survived by her son, Bob Stephens of Longview, Texas; daughter, Carol McGregor of Romoland; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. and memorial service at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier.

Miller-Jones is handling arrangements.

Manuela Esparza, 90

LAKE ELSINORE -- Manuela Hernandez Esparza, 90, died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at Cypress Gardens in Riverside.

She was born Dec. 12, 1916, in New Mexico. She was a teacher's aide for 20 years.

Ms. Esparza is survived by her sons, Daniel Esparza of Seal Beach and Jonathan Esparza of Arizona; daughters Catherine Esparza of Lake Elsinore, Martha Esparza of Los Angeles, and Teresa Baker of Washington; sister, Carmen Martinez of Gardena; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 3, at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church. A private cremation is planned.

Options Funeral and Cremations is handling arrangements.

Patsy Harvey, 74

MENIFEE -- Patsy R. Harvey of Menifee passed away Dec. 27, 2006, due to a cerebral hemorrhage and pneumonia. She was 74.

Mrs. Harvey was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. A resident of Menifee for six years, she previously lived in Upper Marlboro, Md., for 25 years.

Patsy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marvin T. Harvey Jr.; daughters Kathy Winter of Fallbrook, Michelle Troupe of Ramona, and Linda Goyette of Morgan Hill; sons-in-law Frank Winter of Fallbrook, Lee Troupe of Ramona, and Jason Goyette of Morgan Hill; brothers Richard Gibson of Tyler, Texas, and Douglas Gibson of Edmond, Okla.; grandchildren Kathy Reeves of Summerville, S.C., Meredith Stinchcomb of Summerville, S.C., Matthew Winter of San Francisco, Courtney Winter of San Francisco, Todd Winter of Ensenada, Kirsten Winter of San Diego, Grant, Katelyn and Madison Goyette of Morgan Hill; great-grandchildren Tyler and Lauren Essinger, Mikayla White, Cole Stinchcomb, Kelcee and Faith Reeves.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest R. Gibson and Arlie B. Gibson; and her brother, Rodney Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mortuary in Riverside, with a graveside service to follow at 1 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution be made to the National Cancer Foundation.

Correction:

Elsie Hogue, 99

VISTA - Elsie Henrietta Hogue, 99, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006, at her home.

Born July 19, 1907, in Falls City, Neb., she lived in Vista for 50 years. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Lutheran Church in Vista and the Hearts & Hands craft group at the church.

Mrs. Hogue was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Lewis Hogue, in 1979.

She is survived by her son, Gary Hogue of San Diego.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the First Lutheran Church in Vista. Private interment is planned.

The family suggests donations to the First Lutheran Church, 1410 Foothill Drive, Vista, CA 92084.

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

Service announcement

Charles Henry

Wilt Jr., 79

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St. in Carlsbad.

His obituary was published Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006.

Memorials

Sylvester 'Shorty' Haehn

Sylvester "Shorty" Haehn, 84, passed away peacefully at his Rancho Santa Fe home Saturday, December 30th. Shorty was born and raised in St. Martin, Minn. In 1941 he moved to San Diego with three friends and everything they owned tied to the running boards of the car.

Haehn, a self-made man started out in construction in 1952 by building duplexes in San Diego. He prepared designs, directed all construction and did much of the work himself. In 1959 Shorty began doing work for the federal government which continued until his retirement in 1983. Haehn Construction Company completed jobs such as the first runway overlay at Lindbergh Field, the Henshaw Dam spillway, and many projects for military facilities.

His support of higher education led to the construction of the S.L. Haehn Campus Center on the campus of St. Benedict College in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and the Haehn Museum at the Art and Heritage Place at St. Benedict#'s Monastery.

His many accomplishments included serving on the local and national Association of General Contractors boards of directors, involvement in the San Diego County Carpenters Benefit Fund, and a trustee for the College of St Benedict.

He is survived by his wife, Jacquelynn; his children Stephen, Shirley, Pamela and Carol; stepson Morgan; his sister, Peggy; grandchildren Mitchell, Ciara and Avery. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Mary; his son, Mark; and siblings Ruth, Bernie and Arnie.

A vigil will be held at 10 a.m. and funeral services at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 2960 Canyon Road, Escondido. A graveside service will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Donations may be made to the Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, 3702 4th Ave, San Diego, California, 92103.

Patsy Harvey

Patsy R. Harvey of Menifee, Calif., passed away Dec. 27, 2006, due to a cerebral hemorrhage and pneumonia. She was 74.

Mrs. Harvey was born Sept. 20, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. A resident of Menifee, Calif., for six years, she previously lived in upper Marlboro, Md., for 25 years.

Patsy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Marvin T. Harvey Jr.; daughters Kathy Winter of Fallbrook, Calif., Michelle Troupe of Ramona, Calif., and Linda Goyette of Morgan Hill, Calif.; sons-in-law Frank Winter of Fallbrook, Calif., Lee Troupe of Ramona, Calif., and Jason Goyette of Morgan Hill, Calif.; brothers Richard Gibson of Tyler, Texas, and Douglas Gibson of Edmond, Okla.; grandchildren Kathy Reeves of Summerville, S.C., Meredith Stinchcomb of Summerville, S.C., Matthew Winter of San Francisco, Courtney Winter of San Francisco, Calif., Todd Winter of Ensenada, Calif., Kirsten Winter of San Diego, Calif., Grant, Katelyn and Madison Goyette of Morgan Hill, Calif.; great-grandchildren Tyler and Lauren Essinger, Mikayla White, Cole Stinchcomb, Kelcee and Faith Reeves.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest R. Gibson and Arlie B. Gibson; and her brother, Rodney Gibson.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Arlington Mortuary in Riverside, Calif., with a graveside service to follow at 1 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contribution be made to the National Cancer Foundation.For information please call Arlington Mortuary at (800) ARLINGTON.

Gailen Walter Evans

Gailen Walter Evans passed away at home in Oceanside, surrounded by his family, on Dec. 28, 2006.

Born in Wing, North Dakota, on Aug. 9, 1918, he grew up in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

After serving in the Air Force in World War II, he was employed as a sound engineer at MGM and Universal studios, retiring from Universal in 1975.

Gailen moved to Oceanside in 1981, where he and his friend, Harold Hall, formed a real estate partnership in 1988. "Gay" retired from real estate in 1999.

He was a member of the Carlsbad Community Church and the Vista Elks. He enjoyed volunteering at the Oceanside Welcome Center, making friends and meeting people from all over the world.

Gailen is survived by his wife of 65 years, Harriet; son Greg; daughter-in-law Donna; grandson Jeff and wife, Lisa of Warner Springs, Calif.; granddaughter Nicole Evans; great-grandsons Matthew and Dakota; and foster daughter Vicki Williams of Des Moines, Iowa.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Carlsbad Community Church in Carlsbad.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be sent to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, to whom the family is grateful for their care and support during Gailen's final days.

Joyce Hope Knott

Wife, Mother, Teacher, Chef, Friend

She Knew No Strangers

Jo, or JoJo as those who knew her called her, passed from our world into the loving arms of Jesus the evening of December 23, 2006, at home. She lived and loved the life she was given to her very last breath surrounded by her family together with the help of Oceanside First Responders who gave every effort to revive her. However, her weakened health and heart gave way. We followed her wishes of "no heroics were to be expended without the presence of a viable chance of resuscitation." Sadly, regretfully our powerlessness released her and we respectfully followed her wishes.

JoJo was born on Feb. 26, 1927, in Takoma Park, Maryland. She was the daughter of Thomas R. Middleton and Lillian M. Sloper. She always said she was born in Maryland "by mistake" but was a "Virginian by blood." Shortly after her birth, her mother suffered a nervous breakdown and she was taken in by her grandparents, Archibald and Kate Sloper and they raised her until she was nine years old. Then she returned to live with her family till her late teen years. JoJo has three sisters: Betty Pippin and Shirley Gallagher, both residing in Luverne, Alabama, Judith Moore living in Vienna, Virginia; and two brothers, Thomas R. Middleton and Kenneth Middleton, both residing in Lakeland, Florida.

JoJo was married to James "Harry" Knott Jr., for over 50 years and they had five sons together, James "Jimmy" Harry Knott III, John D. Knott, and Berl E. Knott all residing in Oceanside, Calif., Lyndon B. Knott Living in Vista, Calif., and Keith W. Knott, residing in Dixon, Tennessee. She also embraced two formal stepdaughters, Diane Schnittger of Oceanside and Angela Salisbury of Lowell, Florida. She had grandchildren: Bruce, Kenny, Lisa, Kody, Joy, Anna, Pam, John, Richard and Chris; and many great-grandchildren. JoJo's and Harry's love of family and children went beyond their own children and they took into their home untold numbers of children and families over the years. Those they took in were outcasts of society, too poor or troubled, rejected by parents who had substance abuse or martial problems and/or those experiencing military overcrowding situations. It was common for sleeping bags to cover the floors and JoJo - apron on - could be seen at the stove from morning to night seeing to the needs of others. Though they are too many to name here, each and every one of them was like one

of her own. Because Harry was in the Air Force, the family was stationed across America, and JoJo left her mark everywhere she went. JoJo's sisters wanted everyone to know she especially left her mark in Luverne, Alabama, where she lived for 13 months and they miss her so.

JoJo was a self described rebel with a sense of justice and equality. She had a great heart and humorous wit and no challenge was beyond her. She dined and conversed with presidents, Senators, Congressmen as well as the most down-trodden homeless persons. In her youth she traveled America from coast to coast doing odd jobs from singing in country music bands to busing tables and even washing bedpans. She went to finishing school for a time and tried to go to college but she found the world too big a place and there was so much to see and do. She wanted to experience it all. If someone was being oppressed she'd stand up for them. She abhorred racism, sexism, and classism because she believed all Americans were equals and lived and wore that on her sleeves.

JoJo worked for the city of Oceanside Head Start program at Balderama for years as a teacher's aide and cook. She baked many a cookie for many police officers, firemen and other city employees who would drop by to eat. She also worked in Riverside Development Center for handicapped minors as a cook and aide. She was a volunteer at many civic functions over the years behind the scenes. Most recently, with her health deteriorating, she continued helping as she could at the senior bingos for Oceanside and Vista helping to raise funds for the senior nutrition program. She always worked in the background in a variety of small ways, baking, cooking and even just holding hands - so many small things that mean so much.

We know JoJo would want you to help someone in need rather than send flowers. She would want you to set aside some time and do something for someone in need in her name. This would mean so much more to her as a lasting impact on the lives of others. This is the way she lived her life without fanfare or accolades. As she did everywhere she lived like, cooking and delivering meals for the homeless; clothed the needy, gave to repair the nutrition van so they can provide warm meals to seniors. Do this in her memory if you are able to do so. She helped thousands, she and Dad gave up being comfortable as they chose to help others and lived meagerly and chose a different path yet God provided. She set the example for her sons and I hope for you as well.

The last words her son, Jimmy said to her before she left us were "I love you."

We want to thank God we had her as our mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend.

JoJo was not perfect, but she gave it her best and she was an example of a life well led.

We pray we can life up to her expectations. It will be a different and lesser place without her.

In Loving Memory of Marie Theresa Long 'Terry' St. Teresa

An Amazing Beautiful Mother, Grandmother and Friend

August 19, 1944 - December 6, 2006

God saw you getting tired

And a cure was not to be,

So he put his arms around you,

And whispered

"Come to me."

With tearful eyes we watched you,

And saw you pass away.

Although we loved you dearly

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped

beating,

Hard working hands at rest,

God broke our hearts to prove to us

He only takes the best.

She was beautiful and still very young. She worked hard all her life. She loved her family and friends very much and was loved deeply in return by them. She also loved frogs, her birds and cats, Ms. Molly and Ms. Sayde. She was a very loving and giving person who had the greatest smile. She wanted everyone to be happy because she would always say "life is too short."

Her Mass was on Wednesday Dec. 20, 2006, in Escondido at St. Mary Catholic Church. A private family burial at sea is planned.

My mother's request is if anyone wants to send or give anything to please send to: Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.

I love you, mom, and will miss you and your hugs very much.

Love, your daughter, Dawn.

In Memoriams

Shane Tyler Greene

1-21-93 - 1-2-98

How could such a little one

have touched so many hearts?

How could he have gone away

And torn our world apart?

He taught us all new wonders

in little things each day.

How many times he made us smile?

We cannot really say.

His little spirit touched us all,

so innocent and pure.

His zest for life and energy

We never could endure.

For we loved our little Shane

in so very many ways.

And tho we cannot touch him,

Sweet memories forever stay.

And when we go to bed at night

After counting all those sheep

We once again are holding him

And he is fast asleep.

Tracie 1/4/98

Our Angel Shane, we miss you and

love you so much.

You are always and forever

in our hearts and minds.

Love,

Mom, Brett & Tyler