Obituaries - 3/31/2007

By: North County Times and The Californian | Friday, March 30, 2007 8:54 PM PDT ∞

Anderson, Wayne
Bell, Elizabeth
Dineen, Jewell
MacKenzie, George
Schleigh, Richard
Thomas,Sean
Moshy,Kenneth
Patterson,Bailey Grace


Richard Schleigh, 82

VISTA - Richard Willard Schleigh, 82, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Murrieta.

Born July 12, 1924, in Los Angeles, he lived in Vista for 17 years. He retired in 1978 as a captain in the Escondido Police Department. He was a member of the Masons and Kiwanis. He graduated from the National FBI Academy. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. He enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Mr. Schleigh is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Schleigh of Temecula; daughters and sons-in-law Jane and Ken Norman of South Camano Island, Wash., and Julie and Scott Emmerick of Temecula; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to the start of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway in Escondido with the Rev. Richard Huls officiating.

Private interment at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside is planned.

Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido is handling arrangements.

George MacKenzie, 97

SAN DIEGO - George Kenneth MacKenzie, 97, died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Poway.

Born March 4, 1910, in Whitneyville, Maine, he lived in San Diego for 23 years. He was a banker in commercial banking for 45 years and retired from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Luxemburg, Germany, from December 1944 to April 1945. He was a member of Seven Oaks Community Center in Rancho Bernardo from 1986 to 2001.

He enjoyed lawn bowling, bridge, traveling, theater, home improvements and gardening.

Mr. MacKenzie was preceded in death by his wife, Jean M. MacKenzie, in 1985; and brother Oliver MacKenzie.

He is survived by his daughter, Jane MacKenzie of San Diego; and niece Bette Maloney of Surprise, Ariz.

Private family services are planned.

The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or Redwood Elderlink, 1151 S. Redwood St., Escondido, CA 92025.

California Funeral Alternatives in Escondido is handling arrangements.

Elizabeth Bell, 88

POWAY - Elizabeth Teresa Bell, 88, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Villa Monte Vista.

Born June 6, 1918, in New York City, she lived in Poway for three years. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and watching the Food Network.

Mrs. Bell is survived by her husband of 58 years, Elliot Bell of Poway; daughter and son-in-law Elissa and Francis A. Barber; and two grandchildren.

Private inurnment is planned.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary in Poway is handling arrangements.

Jewell Dineen, 84

VISTA - Jewell Iola Dineen, 84, died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Laguna Hills.

Born May 4, 1922, in Savannah, Ga., she lived in Vista for 30 years. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Dineen was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis J. Dineen, in 1999.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Dineen of La Verne; daughter Gail Little of Laguna Hills; and sister Lois Bell of Savannah.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 5, at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery in Oceanside.

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

Wayne Anderson, 87

RANCHO BERNARDO - Wayne Deforest Anderson, 87, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Carlsbad.

Born Oct. 25, 1919, in Manilla, Iowa, he lived in Rancho Bernardo for 12 years. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater. He was in the Reserves until 1968 and retired as a lieutenant colonel.

He was a lead singer and master of ceremonies for the Hollywood Follies in 1951. He sold the idea of the Hoola Hoop to Wham-O Co. in 1958. He was the owner of Southern California Machinery Co. in Irwindale for 40 years. He enjoyed dancing, golf and tennis.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Joan; sons Warren, Carl and Gary; daughter Loralyn; and five grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

The family suggests donations to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103, or UCSD Moores Cancer Center, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, Suite 0987, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Sean Thomas, 36

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Sean Scott Thomas, 36, died Friday, March 23, 2007.

He was born Jan. 31, 1971, in California.

No services are planned.

Option Funeral & Crematory is handling arrangements.

Kenneth Moshy, 59

LAKE ELSINORE ---- Kenneth Albert Moshy, 59, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at his home.

He was born Jan. 21, 1948, in Los Angeles.

No services are planned.

Option Funeral & Crematory is handling arrangements.

Memorials

Bailey Grace Patterson

Bailey Grace Patterson lost her fight to Niemann Pick Type C on March 26, 2007, at 5:40 in the afternoon. Bailey had fought so long and so hard, her body was not as strong as her will. Bailey was at home, surrounded by her parents, pastor and her hospice nurse and social worker when she took her last breath, and went home to be with our Lord and Savior.

Bailey Grace entered the world on August 12, 2000, at 5:20 in the afternoon in San Diego, California. She was a wonderful baby and grew up into a beautiful and happy little girl.

Bailey is survived by her Mommy and Daddy, Tara and Jeremy Patterson of Murrieta, Calif.; her little sister, Brianna; her Nana and Papa, Chuck and Shelley Riley of Kennewick, Wash.; her Grandma Wee-Ha, Laura Payne of El Centro, Calif.; and so many other family and friends.

A Celebration Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 2, 2007, at 3 p.m. at The Orchard, 29015 Garland Lane, Menifee, CA 92584. All arrangements are being handled by Grace Bible Church of Menifee and Evans-Brown Mortuary in Sun City.

In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made in Bailey's name to the National Niemann Pick Disease Foundation (www.nnpdf.org) or to Hospice of the Valleys.

Bailey was a little girl who loved life and everyone she met. This world lost a beautiful, loving angel. Bailey has touched so many lives and will be so dearly missed.

Evans-Brown Mortuary (951) 679-1114.

James Bradley Herbert, 47

Rancho Santa Fe -- James Bradley "Brad" Herbert, 47, died of leukemia on Sunday, March 25, 2007.

Brad was born in La Jolla, Calif., on July 7, 1959. Raised in Rancho Santa Fe, he graduated from nearby Torrey Pines High School in 1977, and later received an Associate of Arts Degree in communications from Palomar College.

After working briefly for the Palomar College radio station, he worked as a "DJ" for KIFM radio, in San Diego. He had been a theater manager for the Regal Theater Group in San Diego for the last 10 years.

Brad will be remembered as an avid sports fan and a man of humor and deep spirituality.

Brad is survived by his parents, Bettie and Bill Herbert of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.; brother Richard of Long Beach, Calif.; brother David and sister-in-law Kathy of Escondido, Calif.; brother John and sister-in-law Samantha of Oakland, Calif.; and by his niece, Sarah; and nephew, Robin.

No public services are planned. Humphrey Mortuary of Chula Vista, Calif., is handling final arrangements, after which, Brad's ashes will be scattered at sea.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to San Diego Hospice and Palliative Care.

Donald George Fellars

On March 26, 2007, Donald George Fellars, 72, passed away due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary Fellars of Vista; his mother, Lucille Fellars of La Mirada; and eight children - Allyson, Tim, Todd, Jennifer, David Max, Dan, Donnie and C.J. He is also survived by one son-in-law; five daughters-in-law; and 10 grandchildren.

Don was born in Monterey Park, Calif., and lived in the Los Angeles area until 1972, when he moved to Vista. From 1954 to 1957, he served as a missionary in Brazil for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Don graduated from USC dental school in 1962, and practiced dentistry in North County since 1971. In 1963, he married his sweetheart, Mary McKeon, in the Los Angeles LDS Temple. He was serving as bishop of the LDS Church's Vista 10th Ward at the time of his passing.

Don's personal interests were wood turning, travel and garden railroads. But his greatest love was his family. He lived by the motto: "No other success can compensate for failure in the home." He spent his life teaching his children about Jesus Christ, rarely through sermons or lectures, but instead by a lifelong example of quiet service and kindness to others. His parting words to his family were, "Never suppress a kind thought."

Funeral services will be held at the LDS chapel, 1545 S. Melrose Drive, in Vista at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 2. All who desire to attend are welcome. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a philanthropic donation at www.ldsfoundation.org.

Wayne Deforest Anderson

Wayne Anderson, 87, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Carlsbad surrounded by his family.

Born Oct. 25, 1919, in Manilla, Iowa, he lived in Arcadia, Calif., for 40 years before retiring the past 12 years in Rancho Bernardo. He joined the Army Air Force in 1942 and graduated in class 43D as a P-38 fighter pilot. He was sent to Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater, where he flew numerous combat missions. Wayne met his wife, Joan, while on leave in Sydney, Australia, and was happily married for 63 years. He left the military in 1946 but stayed in the Air Force Reserves until 1968, retiring as a Lt. Col.

He pursued a singing career for many years and he was lead singer and M.C. for the Hollywood Follies in 1951, which traveled throughout Asia. On a trip to Australia, he and Joan brought back a bamboo hoop made by the Aborigines. They refined its use and gave it a charming name. They sold the idea to Wham-O Co. in 1958 and the Hula Hoop became an instant success.

Upon settling down in Los Angeles, he started So. Calif. Machinery Co. in Irwindale and ran it for 40 years. Wayne enjoyed dancing, golf, and tennis. He was an amazing husband and father.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Joan; their three sons, Warren, Carl and Gary; daughter Loralyn; and their five grandchildren.

Private Memorial Services will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, April 9, at 2 p.m.

The family suggests donations be made to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Ave., San Diego, CA 92103, or UCSD Moores Cancer Center, 3855 Health Sciences Dr., Suite 0987, La Jolla, CA 92093.

Marcella 'Marcy' M. Lilburn

Marcella "Marcy" M. Lilburn, 95, died March 27, 2007, in San Diego, Calif. She was born September 8, 1911, to Joseph and Matilda Link in Oakdale, Pa. After graduation from Oakdale High School, she worked as a telephone operator for several local utility providers. Following WWII she moved to Pasadena, Calif., where she worked for JPL. In 1948, she married Bert A. Lilburn. They moved to Victorville, Calif., in 1956. She resided there until her retirement from Contel in 1974, moving to Encinitas, Calif., until her convalescence.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert A. Lilburn; her son, Richard L. McComas; and her daughter, Mary Leslie Lilburn. She is survived by her daughters, Siegrid McComas Blackman of Cupertino, Calif., Claire Antista of Oceanside, Calif., Nanci Agee of Victor, Mont., Lori Lilburn of San Diego, Calif.; and son Stephen T. Lilburn of Carson City, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was a member of the Victor Valley chapter of the Order of Eastern Star.

Services will be Monday, April 2, 2007, at Victor Valley Mortuary, 15609 11th St., Victorville, Calif., with burial to follow at Victor Valley Memorial Park, 17150 "C" St., Victorville, Calif.

Bobbitt Memorial Chapel, San Bernardino, Calif., is directing all services.

Send condolences online at www.bobbittchapel.com.

Brandon D. Howard

July 4, 1986 -- March 31, 2006

I pushed you away and held you so close because I needed you more than I ever wanted to.

You're the vibrantly bright

colored blue flower

that continues to grow in

a field of weeds.

The beautiful scene we take

pictures of to keep you

forever in our memory

A light that shines

even in the dark

Missing what once was and hanging on to what

could've been.

My son, her brother, a lover and a friend.

I love you every day.

Correction

Karen Duska, 64

POWAY - Karen Gail Duska, 64, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in San Diego.

Born Nov. 4, 1942, in Erie, Pa., she lived in Poway for 31 years. She had a master's degree. She enjoyed reading.

Mrs. Duska is survived by her husband of 44 years, Robert Duska of Poway; daughters and sons-in-law Rebecca and Mark Farmer of Gilbert, Ariz., Mary Elizabeth Duska-de Lepe of San Diego and Katherine and Mike Casha of Charleston, S.C.; sisters Trudy Harmon-Pierce and Sharon Thompson, both of Erie, and Cheryl Till of Fairview, Pa.; and two grandchildren.

Services were held with private burial.

The family suggests donations to St. Vincent de Paul.

Poway-Bernardo Mortuary handled arrangements.