Obituaries - 4/12/2007 - Cabello, Michael
Desmul, Mary
Garrison, Gerald
Husby, Nancy
Lehigh, Dorothy
Meeks, Buddy
Perry, Tina
Riddle, Ildia
Walters, Benjamin
Ruth Berger, 81
Rex Foland
Antonio Delos Reyes Sr.
Jerome Franklin Fluck
By: North County Times and Californian - | ∞
Dorothy Lehigh, 81
VISTA -- Dorothy May Lehigh, 81, died of the injuries she received in an automobile accident Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Eagle Rock.
Born Aug. 11, 1925, in Winner, S.D., she lived in Vista since 2005. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Lehigh was preceded in death by her husband, James Lawrence Lehigh, in 1988; and brother Don Wichner in 1996. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Maryellen Lehigh of Vista, Dave and Shelley Lehigh of Agoura Hills, Leonard Lehigh of Chino Hills and Richard Lehigh of Springfield, Ore.; sister Daisy Hope of Costa Mesa; sister-in-law Joan Wichner of Huntington Beach; and 10 grandchildren.
Viewing is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. today, April 12, at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills.
Buddy Meeks, 73
ESCONDIDO -- Buddy Ray Meeks, 73, died of lung cancer Saturday, April 7, 2007.
Born Nov. 19, 1933, in Stigler, Okla., he lived in Escondido for six years. He was self-employed.
Mr. Meeks is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Joan of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Rochelle and Ralph Melitz of Fallbrook and Tracy and Alan Asche of Borrego Springs; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Fallbrook with the Revs. Phil Tukua and Mark Johnson officiating.
The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society, 1240 Palmyrita Ave., Unit A, Riverside, CA 92507.
Michael Cabello, 48
OCEANSIDE -- Michael Angelo Cabello, 48, died Saturday, April 7, 2007.
Born Dec. 3, 1958, in Chicago, he lived in Oceanside for seven years. He was a chiropractor. He was a member of the Oceanside Calvary Chapel. He enjoyed sports, art, music and the Lord.
Mr. Cabello was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Cabello, in 1976. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Donna Cabello of Oceanside; father John Cabello of Seal Beach; son Nicholas Cabello of Oceanside; daughter Josie Cabello of Oceanside; brothers Anthony Cabello of Yucaipa and John Cabello of Seal Beach; and sister JoAnn Cabello of San Francisco.
Visitation and viewing are scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Eternal Hills Mortuary, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Mary Desmul, 84
ESCONDIDO -- Mary Desmul, 84, died Monday, April 9, 2007.
Born Sept. 6, 1922, in Lomita, she lived in Escondido for 80 years. She was a new account personnel for Palomar Savings & Loan for 22 years. She was the owner of Mary's Tiny Tot Shop on Grand Avenue in the 1950s. She graduated from Escondido High School in 1940. She was a member of a sewing club for a few years.
Mrs. Desmul was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. Desmul, in 2001. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Shirley A. Barlow and Janette M. and Jim Morton, all of Escondido; grandchildren Tim, Tom, Charles and Chris; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Private graveside service at Oak Hill Memorial Park is planned.
The family suggests donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Benjamin Walters, 95
ESCONDIDO -- Benjamin Franklin Walters, 95, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007.
Born June 28, 1911, in Elkville, Ill., he lived in Escondido for 30 years. He retired in 1995 as a transport driver for National Care Rental in Escondido. He retired in 1977 as a pit boss in Las Vegas. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escondido and the Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Walters was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Walters, in 1996; and son Frank Walters in 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Tinoco of Bethel Island; son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Chere Walters of San Marcos; sisters Clementine and Annabelle, both of Illinois; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Orange Glen Branch, 1917 E. Washington Ave. in Escondido. Interment will be at Palms Cemetery in Las Vegas.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Tina Perry, 43
ESCONDIDO -- Tina Marie Perry, 43, died of a pulmonary embolism Monday, April 2, 2007, at UCSD Hillcrest.
Born Aug. 18, 1963, in Sacramento, she lived in Escondido for 40 years.
Ms. Perry is survived by her sons, Robert Alan Spears, Scott Michael Eugene Perry, Ryan Austin Perry, and Michael Alan Spears and fiancee Bethany Anne Sooley, all of Escondido; and one grandchild.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at First Congregational Church, 1800 N. Broadway in Escondido. Private scattering of her cremains is planned.
Ildia Riddle, 82
OCEANSIDE -- Ildia R. Riddle, 82, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at LaPaloma Health Care Center.
Born Aug. 22, 1924, in Rochester, Ind., she lived in Oceanside for 21 years. She retired as a bookkeeper for Frontier Fixturing and Construction.
Mrs. Riddle was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Riddle, in 1966. She is survived by her son, Kent Riddle of Bonsall; daughters and son-in-law Kathy and Mike Granger and Karen Riddle, all of Oceanside; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Dee Dee Cook of Wisconsin; sisters Eveline Ginther of Sacramento and Genevere See of Indiana; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
No services will be held at the request of the deceased. A private cremation is planned.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Gerald Garrison, 88
OCEANSIDE -- Gerald W. Garrison, 88, died Monday, April 9, 2007.
Born Sept. 10, 1918, in Jefferson, Ga., he lived in Oceanside for 55 years. He served in the U.S. Marines for 23 years, retiring as a captain. he served in World War II and Korea. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Club Mustang Club. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Retired Officers Association, where he served as an officer, a member of the Elks Club and MOAA.
Mr. Garrison was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Violet Garrison of Oceanside; son Douglas Garrison of Poway; brother Marvin Garrison of Tampa Bay, Fla.; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation and viewing are scheduled for 10 a.m. to the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, at the Marine Memorial Chapel at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Interment at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside is planned.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Nancy Husby, 67
QUARTZSITE, Ariz. -- Nancy jean Husby, 67, died Thursday, April 5, 2007, in Las Vegas.
Born Feb. 23, 1940, in Pennsylvania, she lived in Quartzsite for one year. She lived in Ramona for more than 30 years previously. She was a cakemaker at Alpha Beta grocery. She was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a rider for Santana Riders. She showed horses. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and quilting.
Mrs. Husby is survived by her husband, Earl Husby of Quartzsite; sons Gary Gatewood of Des Moines, Iowa, and Greg Gatewood of Newport, Ore.; stepsons Alan Husby and Aldon Husby, both of Hemet; and stepdaughter Marsha Husby of Bermuda Dunes.
Visitation is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. today, April 12, at Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary Chapel, 321 12th St. in Ramona. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be held at Nuevo Memory Gardens Cemetery, 532 Ash St. in Ramona.
Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary.
Ruth Berger, 81
MENIFEE -- Ruth Ida Werra Berger, 81, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at Hemet Valley Medical Center.
Born Oct. 11, 1925, in Danzig, (Gdansk) Poland, she lived in Menifee for 50 years. She was a draftswoman in shipyards. She immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 and worked on a chicken farm. She became a U.S. citizen and worked at the Mission Inn and Roesch Bus Line in Riverside. She enjoyed playing the guitar, knitting, crocheting, needlework and gardening.
Mrs. Berger was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ida Schirsching; and husband, Gerhard Berger. She is survived by her daughters, Irene Portillo of Hesperia, and Marianne Parker and Jackie Berger, both of Menifee; sister, Freidchen Seelbinder of Germany; four grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
Visitation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to the start of the funeral service at noon Friday, April 13, at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City with the Rev. Pete Van Dyke officiating. Private inurnment is planned.
Miller-Jones is handling arrangements.
Rex Foland, 86
TEMECULA -- Rex Jerald Foland, 86, died Sunday, April 8, 2007.
Born Jan. 4, 1921, in Grand River, Iowa, he lived in Temecula for one year. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Donald Douglas Road and Gun Club and a life member of the Assembly of God church. He enjoyed fishing and hunting with old friends.
Mr. Foland was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Fern Foland. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Berneta Foland of Temecula; daughters and sons-in-law Penny Lynn and Mark Ford of Manhattan Beach and Melisa Lynn and Jeffrey Landis of Temecula; twin brother, Max Foland of Wisconsin; and two grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from noon to the start of the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, at Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City with the Rev. Mel Grams officiating. Interment will follow at 2:15 p.m. at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside.
Miller-Jones is handling arrangements.
Antonio Delos Reyes Sr., 68
MURRIETA -- Antonio Delos Reyes Sr., 68, died Sunday, April 8, 2007, at Rancho Springs Medical Center.
Born May 17, 1938, in the Philippines, he lived in Murrieta for one year. He had a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
Mr. Delos Reyes is survived by his wife, Osita Delos Reyes of Murrieta; mother, Ricarda Delos Reyes of New Jersey; son, Antonio Delos Reyes Jr. of the Philippines; and daughters Marianne Delos Reyes and Marites Delos Reyes, both of Guam, and Maricris Pasive of Murrieta.
Visitation is scheduled for noon today, April 12, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Perris.
Miller-Jones Mortuary & Crematory in Sun City is handling arrangements.
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Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Gordon
Nov. 23, 1948 - April 4, 2007
MONTROSE < Kathleen Marie "Kathy" Gordon, age 58, of Montrose, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2007, at her home in Montrose. Kathy was born to John and Eloise Garrett in Davenport, Iowa. John and Eloise survive her passing and live in Santee, Calif. Kathy is also
survived by her husband of 33 years, Mike Gordon, of Montrose, Colo.; daughter, Colleen Geery, of Montrose, Colo.; daughter, Sarah Gordon, of Telluride, Colo.; and a son, Andrew Gordon, of Arvada, Colo. Kathy is survived by four grandson: Trevor, Naia, Jackson and Diego.
Kathy is survived by seven brothers and sisters: Dennis Garrett, of Santee, Calif.; David Garrett, of BC, Canada; Mary Ann Foshe, of Troy, Mich.; Patricia Duke, of Santee, Calif.; Martin Garrett, of La Costa, Calif.; Maureen Sims, of Santee, Calif., and Theresa Guinn, of Omaha, Neb.; as well as 26 nieces and nephews and was a great-aunt to 15.
Kathy was so much loved by her family, she was a beacon of light and our spiritual leader. She will be greatly missed by all.
Kathy was blessed with a great talent for art, which was passed to all of her children. She also had a special talent for the decorating of her home and making her home a place where all felt her love and her warmth.
Kathy enjoyed her Altrusa Club friends in Montrose and was always doing whatever she could for others. We rejoice knowing her long battle is over and that she is healed, forever
living eternally with her heavenly Father. We will always remember and miss her gorgeous smile.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, at the Grace Community Church on Woodgate Road in Montrose. Interment will follow the service in Grand View Cemetery in Montrose.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may by made, in memory of Kathy Gordon, to: Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 1804, Montrose, CO 81402; San Juan Cancer Society, San Juan Health Care Foundation, c/o Montrose Memorial Hospital, Attn.: Mary Snyder, 800 S. Third Street, Montrose, CO 81401 or Bosom Buddies, P.O. Box 1263, Montrose, CO 81402.
Arrangements are being handled under the direction and care of the Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, 802 E. Main Street, Montrose, CO 81401, (970) 249-2121.
Nancy Anderson, 54
Nancy Anderson, 54, died April 6, at Havasu Regional Medical Center Hospital.
Born June 6, 1952, in Long Beach, California, Miss Anderson lived in California for 52 years.
She was a bookkeeper for 25 years. She moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., two years ago after building a new home there.
She is survived by her significant other of 14 years, Rick Henderson; mother Mable Anderson of Escondido; brother and sister-in-law Fred and Carol Anderson of Tonopah, Nevada; sister Shirley Matthews of Escondido; nephews Roger and Ronald Anderson of Tonopah; nephew Robert Matthews of San Marcos, Stephen Henderson of Newport Beach and Jamie Henderson of Costa Mesa.
Miss Anderson was preceded in death by her father, Oliver "Whitey" Anderson, in 1989.
Viewing will be Sunday, April 15, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.
Service will be Monday, April 16, at 1 p.m. at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
CHRISTINE MILLS
Christine Mills, a longtime North County resident of Vista and Carlsbad, passed on April 3, 2007, at her home in Vancouver, Washington, where she and her husband George had recently relocated.
Christine was born and raised near Manchester, England. She lived and worked in Spain, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia, before finally settling in the San Diego area with her husband, George. Christine was a compassionate and beloved wife, mother, and friend to many who actively participated in both her church and community. She immensely enjoyed the outdoors, walking, hiking, snowshoeing, and traveling. Her family was always foremost in her thoughts.
After being educated in the UK, most of Christine's work experience was spent both as a representative and supervisor of customer service in the manufacturing sector. At the time of her passing, Christine was working remotely from her Vancouver home for Asymtek of Carlsbad, Calif., allowing Christine to maintain long-term friendships while beginning many new friendships with her Portland walking club.
In addition to her husband, her beloved daughters Megan and Kira, her stepdaughter Allegra, Megan's husband, Patrick, and granddaughter, Christiana, survive her. A second grandchild is due this July. Christine's large, extended family of parents, brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews are also mourning her passing.
A memorial service celebrating Christine's life will be held at the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Carlsbad on Saturday, April 14, 2007, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made for Christine's grandchildren, a college fund c/o Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Dorothy Hieb
OCEANSIDE - Dorothy Marie Hieb died Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
She was born in Gadsden, Ala., and was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hieb was preceded in death by her mother, Modine Wise, in 1991; father Fred Wise in 1995; and son Steve Walden in 1980.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert Hieb of Oceanside; daughters and son-in-law Sandra and Samuel Brookins of Oceanside and Linda Weisen of New Brighton, Minn.; brothers and sisters-in-law Fred (Nellie) Wise of North Carolina, and Billy (Gail) Wise and Marion (Kate) Wise of Alabama; grandchildren Christopher Clemans and Shawn Weisen; and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today, April 12, at Eternal Hills Memorial Chapel, 1999 El Camino Real in Oceanside.
Burial will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. A reception will take place after the burial at the Oceanside Elks, 444 Country Club Lane in Oceanside.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Marjorie Mason Farris
February 28, 1920 -- March 13, 2007
Marjorie Mason Farris died peacefully of natural causes on March 13, 2007, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. A music teacher, an artist and the mother of four children, Marjorie lived in Escondido since the late '70s, with her last few years at Redwood Terrace, a community for seniors. The grandfather of a California gold miner, she always claimed to have a little gold dust in her veins.
Marjorie was born in San Jose, grew up in Riverside and attended UCLA, attaining a teaching credential in music. There she met longtime Escondido resident, Ragene Farris, the man she was to marry. Marjorie played the piano while he led singing for the Methodist Wesley Foundation student meetings at UCLA. Marjorie taught music in various schools, including Santa Monica High School and Emerson Junior High before marrying Ragene toward the end of World War II. They started their family in Santa Monica and later moved with their four children to Covina, Calif. In 1947, they began building a cabin at Huntington Lake in the Sierra National Forest, which remains a center of Farris family life.
Marjorie enjoyed sisterhood in two organizations, PEO and Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI), the International Music Fraternity. She was honored for her service in SAI at both local and national levels, including their highest honor, the Ring of Excellence. From 1981-87, she served as chair of the SAI National Philanthropies Board, coordinating fundraising to support young musicians through SAI's many programs.
Late in life, Marjorie revived an early interest in painting, this time studying the medium of watercolors. Many of her friends retain collections of greeting cards, displaying reductions of her paintings. She loved to paint flowers and scenes of nature. Resident of Redwood Terrace enjoyed a show of Marjorie's paintings in August 2005.
In December 2005, Marjorie presented family members with a memoir: "The Alexander Story, as remembered by Marjorie Mason Farris, daughter of Carrie Alexander Mason." This 100-page book details the lives of her grandparents and their four daughters, of whom Marjorie's mother was youngest. It includes a rich collection of family photographs, letters and such interesting artifacts as her grandfather's grocery bill from 1882, listing all his provisions for a winter in their High Sierra home near Downieville, Calif.
Marjorie Farris is survived by three of her children, Carol Farris of Bethesda, Md., Lloyd Farris of Simi Valley, Calif., and Frank Farris of San Jose, Calif. She was preceded in passing by her daughter, Patricia Farris Hennings and husband Ragene. Other survived family members are Marjorie's sister-in-law, Betty Lou Sikes of Escondido, Carol's husband Judd Kessler and son Sam Kessler, Patty's husband, Barry Hennings, daughter Kristin and son Nathan, and Lloyd's wife Linda and sons Justin and Ryan.
A memorial service will beheld at the First United Methodist Church of Escondido on April 15, 2007, at 3 p.m. Contributions in memory of Marjorie Farris may be sent to SAI Philanthropies Inc., One Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805, or to the First United Methodist Church of Escondido, 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Jerome Franklin Fluck, 77
SAN DIEGO -- Jerome (Jerry) Franklin Fluck, 77, passed away at Pomerado Hospital on Monday, April 2, 2007, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, he moved to the Escondido area in 1947 and later graduated from Escondido High School. He was employed 37 years by the State's Employment Development Department as a manager of various work force development programs. After retiring in 1992, he and his wife, Sheri, traveled extensively and enjoyed sailing their boat. His first love was his children and grandchildren. He cherished each moment he spent with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jane and Ralston Fluck; brother Alan Fluck; and niece Paula Jayne Flanagan. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Sheri Fluck; daughter Michelle Jones of Dallas, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law Alyse and Steve Dunlap of Palmdale, Calif., and Mark and Stacey Railey of Dallas, Texas; sons and daughters-in-law Alan and Carleen Cook of Temecula and Jon and Susie Cook of Escondido; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jim Flanagan of Tustin, Calif.; nephew Jim Flanagan of San Francisco, Calif.; and grandchildren Trevor Dunlap, Caitlin Dunlap and Keegan Dunlap, all of Palmdale, Calif., Regan Railey, Ryan Railey and Ashlyn Railey, all of Dallas, Texas, and Jillian Cook and Jacob Cook, both of Temecula.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary in Escondido.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Judy Moor
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. -- Judy Moor, 87, of Emerald Isle, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Carteret General Hospital.
The family will have a private memorial service.
Judy graduated from Stanford with bachelor of arts in chemistry in 1940 and retired after 25 years with the FDA as a chemist. She was in the first class of commissioned WAVES in the U.S. Navy during WWII. She also was a member of the Star Hill golf Club, where she shot her first hole-in-one at age 83, she was also an avid duplicate bridge player.
She is survived by her daughter, Missy de Tenley and husband Don of Emerald Isle; two sons, Jon W. Moor and wife Liana of Pagosa Springs, Colo., and Terry Moor of Memphis, Tenn.; sister-in-law Emily Dodge of San Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Electronic condolences may be sent to jonesfuneral@ec.rr.com.
Patricia Dorothy Willis, 95
Patricia Dorothy Willis passed away at the age of 95 on April 7, 2007, at Las Villas Del Norte in Escondido.
born on February 14, 1912, in Gary, Indiana, Patricia moved to California in 1932, with her sister, Mary. There she met and married her lifelong love, Joseph, in 1933. They settled for a while in Montebello, then moved to West Covina in 1956. They raised three children, who adored them. She and her sister, Mary, were pioneers in the health food industry, opening two stores in the 1960s. After retirement, she and Joseph lived in Rosarito Beach with their son, Ron, before moving to Escondido, Calif. They were married for 63 years before Joseph passed away in 1997. Patricia enjoyed taking care of her family, cooking, gardening, sewing, fishing, going to Las Vegas, and later in Escondido playing golf.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, in 1997; and her six brothers and sisters.
She leaves behind her sons, Ronald Willis an d his partner, Richard, of Ranch Mirage; Hal Willis and his wife, Barbara, of Sunset Beach; and daughter Deborah Cornsweet of Encinitas. also, nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She will be greatly missed by her family, but cherished forever in our memories.
A graveside service is planned at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road, Escondido, at 2 p.m Friday, April 13, 2007, followed by a reception to celebrate her life at the Olive Garden in Escondido.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Patricia's honor to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or the UC San Diego Foundation for Alzheimer's Stem Cell Research, 9500 Gilman Drive, MC0853, La Jolla, CA 92093-0853. Attn: Linda Heaney.
Robert Dean Ek, Sr.
October 22, 1925 -- April 9, 2007
Robert Dean Ek, Sr. "Bob" passed away April 9, 2007, in San Diego, Calif. He was born to Royal Julius Ek and Margaret Hastie Sneddon, at their family home in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 22, 1925. His birth was minutes ahead of his twin, Richard Sneddon "Dick" and he one of eight children. His family moved to San Diego in January 1926, where Bob eventually met his future bride, Maxine Elizabeth Thomas, while working at a local drive-in restaurant (Keith's) - with him as a cook and her as a car hop.
During World War II, Bob and his twin brother, while only 17 years of age, persuaded their parents to allow them to join the Marines. With a promise from Commander Hall that the boys would never be separated, their mother consented and they served in the Philippines until the end of the war. Their ship returned to San Diego harbor to a hero's welcome on September 22, 1945, with the story of twin brother Marine Sergeants on board making the front page of The San Diego Union newspaper. This article caught Maxine's eye and she caught up with Bob at Camp Miramar shortly thereafter. After a short courtship they started their long life together being married on January 20, 1946, in Yuma, Ariz. San Diego County was their home during 61 years of marriage, which produced six sons and three daughters; Randy, Roger, Royal, Glenda, Elizabeth, Robert Jr., Julia, Ralph and Russell.
After the war, Bob worked as a hod carrier which led him into the plastering trades and eventually to being the sole proprietor of Robert's Construction Company. Bob would ultimately work in San Diego's construction industry for over 50 years. He loved sports; he played sandlot baseball as a young man and always followed the San Diego Padres. Bob and his twin coached championship fast pitch softball teams in 1956 and 1957.
Bob, Maxine and their children were sealed for eternity in the LDS temple at Mesa, Ariz., on November 11, 1953. Bob served in many lay ministry positions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Boy Scout leader, Young Men's President, Elders Quorum President, High Priest Group Leader and Stake Mission President. He especially enjoyed his service with his wife in the LDS Temple in La Jolla. He loved his family, friends and church and was known for his untiring service, charity and compassion toward all he came in contact with. Service to others is where you always found him, and by which he will always be remembered.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Randy, Roger, Royal and Ralph and is survived by his wife, Maxine; daughters Glenda, Liz, Julia; sons Bobby and Russell; and daughter-in-law Laurie; plus 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday April 13, at the Rancho Bernardo Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15750 Bernardo Heights Parkway, San Diego, CA 92128, with a viewing from 9:30 ñ 10:30 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Greenwood Memorial Park & Mortuary, 4300 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113 at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that you make a contribution to the Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, or the Perpetual Education Fund at LDS Church, 50 East North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150.
Frank Carmin Adams
On April 2, 2007, Frank Carmin Adams of Fallbrook passed away. Frank was born on March 30, 1947, in Pomona, Calif. He was 60 years old.
Frank was a 1965 graduate of Pomona High School. He attended both Mount San Antonio Jr. College and Grossmont Jr. College, where he received his A.A. in police science. In 1965, Frank enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served for four years as a legal court reporter in Barstow, Okinawa and Vietnam.
In 1971 he was hired by the San Diego Sheriff's Department. He retired in 2003 after 33 years of dedicated service as a detective sergeant at the Fallbrook Substation. He received a Medal of Valor in 1977.
Frank married Judith A. Glover, also of Pomona, in May of 1968. They were married for 12 years and had three children: Theresa M. Adams (Hydar) of Escondido, Jeannine L. Adams (Dinger) of Temecula, and Steven F. Adams of San Marcos.
In 1998 he married Sharon L. James of Fallbrook.
Frank served on the North County Fire Board for 12 years. He was also a very active member of the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924, where he served as post commander.
Frank was preceded in death by his father, B. Milton Adams, of Hesperia; his brother, Michael M. Adams, of Hesperia; his children, Theresa, Jeannine and Steven; and his present wife, Sharon. Frank also had seven grandchildren: Timmy(6), triplets Tommy, Emmy and Ally (4) Dinger, Bethany (5) and Matthew (3mos.) Hydar, and Kaden Adams (15mos.).
Frank will be missed by his family and many friends.
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