A champion bowler, JD was born in the town of Seminole, Oklahoma in 1927, the year of the Model A and My Blue Heaven. Later she and Carl visited Mexico, Spain, Morocco, Italy, and the Caribbean. She did clerical work, sewed and crocheted items to be given to those in need. VISTA Charles Henry Christman, 92, passed away on August 6, 2014. Share. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. He loved watching old westerns with John Wayne, listening to Frank Sinatra, eating fresh lobster and drinking Guinness. Memorial will be private. Maria loved life, music, family, daily walks and volunteering.. She is survived by her children Virginia Tapia, Gilbert Rojas and Martin Rojas Jr., all of Vista. Sign the Guest Book. Marla Ann Dotson A beloved aunt and friend, she passed away, age 84, in the home of her niece. Her greatest gifts were love, loyalty and friendship. She is survived by her brother Gerald, her children Mark, Jeff, Daren and Bardee, and her grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Wyatt, Charlotte, Ava, Henry and Chloe. Athletic and trim, Phyllis loved to ride horses. He was passionate about what he did, the food he provided, the customers he served, and most importantly the employees he impacted and mentored along the way. He considered his work as art. Neil also taught Graphic Communications at Palomar College and was a union negotiator for Oceanside teachers. Also, by his first youngest brother, Richard Allan Madison of Chula Vista, CA. and they had six children. In lieu of flowers, the family said that a donation for funeral costs would be greatly appreciated. Her son James Barnebee (Cathie); grandson Andy Barnebee (Keri) & great grandchildren Joshua, Brooklyn and Scotty of Murrietta, CA; grand daughter Jennifer Nelson (Matt) and great-grandsons Cooper and Cody of Valley Center, CA; Daughter Janis Steeves (Cliff deceased) & grand daughter (Cassandra deceased) of Belle Fourche, S.D. Being involved in her community was extremely important to Dorie. She loved her grandmother dearly but returned to live with her father and new stepmother, Beatrice when he remarried. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Standard text messaging rates apply. View Susie Collins's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more. Pat made several new friends in town and enjoyed hiking and exploring the North Coast with them. Reception to follow. Carl BlackNow enjoying his favorite fishing spot in Heaven, Carl left this life on August 5, 2015, 1 day after his 69th birthday surrounded by his family. She was a member of Calvary Crossroads Church in Grants Pass. Dennis is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Debbie Jackson, son-in-law Rodney Jackson, son David Dannat, four granddaughters, and eight great grandchildren. John D. Gross John died September 6, 2019 in his home in Vista. In 2009 she moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. The family requests flowers be sent to Grace Anglican Church for her service in February. Equally, her soul mate with no doubt, was He is survived by his wife Jane, step-son Christopher and his wife Jaime, two grand-daughters, Gabriella and Camille Tyschen, siblings, brothers Bruce and Marc Radlinski, sisters Candy Robertson and Lynn Shrader, also, many nieces and nephews who were all very loving helpful during his life and his illness. After 30 years of Naval service, JD retired in 1976. Both Jan and AJ came from large families, and she is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins throughout Michigan and California. Fran is survived by her two daughters, Cindy Jensen and Karen Lindstrom. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Len and Lisa attended Vista High School together, Class of 1986 and 1988 respectively, and met and became friends during their involvement in Future Farmers of America. Vista, CA Carol Mongoven was welcomed into Gods Kingdom, surrounded by loving family in her longtime home in Vista, on October 19, 2018. Courtland, Annie kept her loyalty to Alabama and the South and was a great mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Mother-in-Law and Vista citizen who will be missed by all. There is no photo or video of Susie Nelson.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. A gracious hostess, she particularly enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Elaine and Don raised three children, Lorie, Martin and Lisa. (Located in theRancho del Oro Commerce Centerbetween Avenida del Oro and Rancho del Oro), Korean War Veteran, Loving Husband and Father, Billy Don Line, 80, passed away Feb 14th, 2014. Malia Joy Langen died on December 1, 2014 at UCLA Ronald Reagan Hospital in Los Angeles. Thanks to his leadership, thefunds were raised and designated by the state librarysystem so Vista was able to open a muchneeded new library in 1994. We were lucky to call him dad, he loved us more than words can describe and supported us in all that we did. He was a very caring and gracious man, but his best quality was his generosity. She was known to make pomegranate jelly -blood jelly as her grandson called it- from the fresh fruit in her garden. In lieu of fowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 orwww.stjude.org. She attended the University of Iowa at Iowa City as a Liberal Arts major where she pledged Alpha Chi Omega sorority and was a dancer with the all-women Scottish Highlanders Pipe & Drums Band. His services will include a 21 Gun Salute to Margie was born in Centerline, Michigan on September 11, 1925 to William and Hazel Langley. Trying to contact relatives. Her zest for life, learning, and community will not be forgotten, nor will her keen observations, lovely sense of humor, zinging wit, and gratitude for family, friends, and the little things in life during her later years. Michael had two cats he cared for deeply, Katy and Squeakers. Jack and Joanie settled in Vista in 1950 and continued to live there throughout their marriage. He attended National Judicial College in Reno, NV for post-graduate training. Jack predeceased Joan in 2007. Box 596, Fallbrook, 92088. New Orleans, LA; Lisa Wise of South Daytona, FL; four great-grandchildren; Susie was a professional singer. Cards and flowers maybe sent to the family at 1638 Alta Vista Dr, Vista, Ca 92084, Traverse City, Michigan Oceanside, California. When her family eventually moved to Vista, she met and married Raymond Thomas Betraun on April 18, 1948, and they settled in Vista. Mina grew up achieving Valedictorian status all thru High School and College. She was born on September 19, 1942 in Perris, Tennessee. The pair made music together in Arcata and enjoyed the vibrant college studies, activities and the close-knit community of Arcata, CA. Sam was a platoon leader and company commander and later promoted to staff sergeant. Marge was also part of the Womens club & just about anything that was Vista until her health prevented her from involvement. After serving three years as a Navy Seabee, two tours of Viet Nam in 1965-66 and receiving a Purple Heart, Carl, whose true gift was the ability to sell anything, worked hard to realize his dream of owning his own business. I checked all we have and found nothing sorry. His car hobby included the constant search for and the fabrication of parts. As a young woman in Vienna, she met her husband of 47 years, then medical student from America, Ernest Opacity. He is also survived by two sons, Jim and Ken, from his first wife. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 10:30 a.m. at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos, 92078. Sheila was preceded in death by her Father Tommy Keith Babbitt. She was the widow of CWO3 Robert W. Johnson USMC (Ret), also of Middletown Connecticut, who predeceased her in 1999. Dode enjoyed being an active member of the Fallbrook community and dedicated many hours to the Fallbrook Historical Society. She attended and was a member of the Christian Reformed Church and was a charter member of the Gallatin Gateway Christian Reformed Church. Oceanside -Jim is survived by his wife, Laudelina (lovey) Hart Peterson; his son Edward; his daughter Jamie Peterson. Later, he discovered his love for playing cut-throat Pinochle with his parents, sisters, aunts and uncles. Oceanside Dennis LeRoy Dannat passed away May 26th 2016 to cancer. He and Amal traveled extensively with family and friends. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. on Thursday, July 7th at 3:00 pm.. Get full access to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's award-winning news and sports coverage, as well as arts and entertainment, opinions and more. They were migrant workers in the fields for many years until they settled in Vista. Ruth was also a member of the Grants Pass Newcomers Club and the Red Hat Society. These helped teach her about the work she was doing in the fossil bank. She also leaves behind five great-grandchildren, Olivia Nix, Hannah Nix, Nathaniel Nix, Elijah Nix, and Hunter Eckert andonly sister Nanette Elsinger Marvin. He is survived by his wife, Wendy(Sheldon)Black of Murphys, CA, one daughter, Colleen Renee Black of Fort Myers, FL, one son, Carl C. Black, III Chip (husband David) of San Francisco, CA. Ed always believed the streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines, and no doubt hes already settled into his new post. The marriage was a new life for each as they traveled, made an Alaska Cruise, Zip-lined, took senior bus trips, and many visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Sam graduated from San Diego City High School in 1960. She was a long time resident of Golden Hills, San Diego. But like his father and his older brother, he followed his lifes passion to fish for a living. Throughout her life, she had to overcome many obstacles, even so, she built She always had a kind word and a warm smile to offer others. Susie Claudia (Tee Sister) Nelson, a retired custodial worker of John F. Kennedy Senior High School, was born on June 1, 1943 and passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Hospital on Thursday,. Sisters Helen Chavez, Beatrice Marruffo, Irene Briviesca,Carmen Pena and Elizabeth Orozco. Gail later moved to Texas where she opened two additional restaurants in Texas; Riverboat Annies and Bahama Bobs. The onset of World War II brought her to work for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, which was part of a consortium making B-17s for the war effort. She was a passionate cook, voracious reader and lover of good food and wine. Being a nonsmoker and nondrinker made it kind of rough. All who will miss her terribly. Her fun loving personality and genuine kindness was given to all that encountered or knew her. He lived in Vista until 2002 when he relocated to Vancouver, Washington to be near his mother, Ola Mae Thomas. Lyle did not care for flowers of any sort but loved his animals including his parrot and his two feline friends. She was a long-time employee in the transportation department at Vista Unified School District. Ken was born in Milwaukee, WI to Robert and Miriam Pope. As a kid growing up in Southern California, Bruce loved bird hunting, scuba diving, fishing, and riding his bicycle and minibike with his little brother, Wayne, pretending to do stunts like Evil Knievel. She was a special and precious lady. The quality of their Evie had an undying love of gardening, flowers, good fresh food and rarely missed a farmers market. In addition to the many hours spent working on cars and giving back to the community, Dode and his wife Muggins also co-founded the Grand Tradition in Fallbrook. They moved to Vista in 1956, and there opened a private CPA practice where Lee was Chets secretary for 30 years. Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Russ loved building and working on old cars. Robert Bob Eugene Moore, of Vista, California passed away peacefully and surrounded by those he loved on October 8, 2018, at the age of 79. (Brown) Sears; and preceded in death by her husband, Linwood Nelson; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Doug loved playing trombone in the marching band and also sang in a mens quartet. Michael Krestel, age 93, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Alden Gardens in Aurora, IL. Terms of Service apply. Richard R Dyke is remembered 10 yrs after his passing by his daughter Erica Maldonado and his grand children Josue Jr & Catalina Godinez Richard passed on Jan 27, 2006 and was born Dec 7, 1938. She had incredible perseverance and was a shining light of hope and strength to those around her, especially her family. He is survived by his son Don and his wife Valerie, and their daughter Rachel. Carlsbad until moving to Mesa, AZ in 2010. She was a devoted loving wife to Robert Bob Tomko for 70 years and together they travelled the world both for pleasure and with Rotary International. She was very passionate about serving Carlsbad, Beta Sigma Phi International, Navy Women, Jobs Daughters, and many The family requests in lieu of flowers please send donations to Tsunami Swimming of Fredericksburg, VA. in honor of Gail Moss. He also served two tours in Viet Nam (1965-66 and 1969-70). Fran was an inspiration to others with her exemplary record of community service and civic leadership. They had three children, Ginni, Matthew, and Carrie. In 1945, her high school friend, Lillian Belef (Dughi), brought Jean to meet Lillians brother, Eugene Belef, who was returning from the war in France. Her ashes will be spread at sea. In 1970, Audrey and her family moved to San Diego, CA where she lived a very full life. He umpired rocking chair and girls softball. As a child, Bonney was adventurous and curious. She also excelled in needlework and sewing, taking great pride in creating clothing and accessories for her young daughters, their dolls and Breyer horses. Send Flowers. We didt start until 2013. Visit our, To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Dorothy was an elementary school teacher. View memory board. Whose obit are you referring to? Clark William Rasmussen, Sr.August 9, 1936 March 17, 2014Vista, California Age 77 Athlete, Adventurer, Inventor, Entrepreneur,Father, Grandfather, and Friend. Margie married Russell Thibodo on February 16, 1946 in Lynwood, California and shortly thereafter they moved to Vista. Dorie valued education, healthcare, and empowerment for all, volunteering at the Friends of the Library bookstore and the Tri-City Hospital Auxillary gift store, working with Girls, Inc., and being actively involved with P.E.O. Prior to the move, Richard spent 1966 in Vietnam as a Marine intelligence officer. Her mother Amanda Francis Franklin, was from El Monte originally. Elaine was raised on a farm in Iowa. Joanie was fascinated by things she could research on the internet. When asked at the very height of her illness, what In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Alzheimers San Diego (https://www.alzsd.org) or the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/). It was often hard to find Joanie at home! She was 88 years old. Linda was born on December 15, 1939. After her four children came along, Margie became very active in the Vista schools, participating in the PTA and helping out at various schools. Her passion to help you in whatever your need was was simply, her life goal. After graduating he went to Alaska where he worked on a fishing boat. In Valley Center, Lee volunteered at the churchs Bible book store and served as mentor to many young Christian wives. She was Chairman of the Board for Renal Support Network, a national advocacy group for kidney patients. CA. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Karen Ossenfort, Ann Carey (Dan) and Curt Ossenfort (Lizette). He was born in Los Angeles, California March 18, 1950, and moved to Vista in 1958. As Boots built his business, Dorie continued her career in education, teaching Kindergarten first in Carlsbad, and then later in Vista at Santa Fe Elementary, finishing at Olive Elementary. He is survived by his parents Eileen and Stephen Tamburrino his three brothers; Sean, Michael, and Scott all of Eagle, Idaho, sister; Stacy Tamburrino Drenk of Huntington Beach, California, nephews; Michael Stephen Tamburrino of Eagle, Idaho and Boston Drenk of Huntington Beach, California, nieces; Makayla Tamburrino of Eagle, Idaho and Isabella and Scarlet Drenk of Huntington Beach, California. Contact James and give him my email. She had two brothers and one sister. Twickenham, A short memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm in the chapel at Fairhaven cemetery with internment to follow. That is exactly what I did, but it didnt work. She was born 12/24/1930 on the tropical island of Indonesia. Both of our parents will forever be in our hearts. In lieu of cards or flowers the family would like you to donate to the cancer society near you or the Pacifica House Hospice Care in Carlsbad, CA. Russ never hesitated to help provide that care and he showered lots of love on Daniel and LaVernes other children. His character and larger than life presence will be greatly missed by many. Dorie was a lifelong learner, taking classes not only to enhance her career, but later for sheer enjoyment, including becoming somewhat of a computer whiz in her mid-seventies. She and her husband Glenn were early members of both Del Cerro Baptist Church of La Mesa, CA and, later, the Vista Baptist Church of Vista, CA that Dottis maternal grandfather started many years prior. Linda Joyce Westendorf Nee Linda Joyce Niszoccia was born March 23, 1954 in Newark, New Jersey and she had been a Vista resident since 1984. also on front ( Main Page) page under North County. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. She was called from labor to enternal rest on Sunday July 10, 2022, in Thomson Georgia. Before coming to Vistahe was an engineer in the infancy of the semiconductorindustry (before the invention of the transistor).Once he settled in Vista, he began to involvehimself with the community in a variety ofways. She was so very special. Marla is survived by a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephewsall of whom loved her very very much. Obituaries Services We Offer Pre-Planning . They purchased their little piece of paradise in Oceansides Morro Hills. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73+ years, Chet Elliott, who passed March 1, 2020. Susie leaves behind her three children, seven grandchildren Gwendolyn (Carlos), Natalie, LaTreece (Rob), Allen, Emerald, Wardell (Hiep) and Faythe, great grandmother of 17 and great-great grandmother of eight, sister-cousin Everlean and a host of cousins, loved ones and dear friends. Margie began her life of tap dancing at age ten and taught tap lessons at the Monte Carlo School of Dance when she was only sixteen. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. As a child, she spent much of her time helping her father at, Wolverine Gear, a timing gear manufacturer, which he owned and operated. He married his second wife, Nancy Eckerle in 1969. She had dementia her last 8 years and Worthy took amazing care of her the entire time. Beloved mother, sister, daughter & friend, Nancy Wolfe-Andrews, passed away May 15th, after her courageous battle with cancer. She will be forever remembered by her son Richard Craig Nelson and his wife Darcy of Washington, daughter-in-law Christel Nelson, grandsons Ryan, Dylan and Tyler Nelson, granddaughters McCaela, Cheyenne, Josie and Jackie Nelson, great-granddaughter Alice Nelson, brother Rex Swihart, Jr. and his wife Audrey of Concordia, brother Arlan Swihart and his wife Carla of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. On Nov. 25, 1972, at the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, they renewed their vows. Dorin (Dode) Kent Martinwas born on June 22, 1925 in La Habra, California to Dean and Pansy Martin. Mrs. She was very involved in the ongoing renovations and maintenance of the church property over the years. Ruth hosted Good News clubs for many years and she actively supported Child Evangelism Fellowship, Greater Europe Mission, Wycliffe Bible Translators and World Vision. For over 50 years, JD was a dues-paying member of the Chicago Masonic Lodge. During World War II, Jack served as a flight instructor. They were married September 7, 1945 in Chapel Hill, NC. Grief Support. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, David returned to Vista. Please do and we would be glad to publish it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. A private committal service will be held at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery for the family. Building upon her successful commercial real estate career in New York, Fran transitioned to residential real estate in California as a Realtor,GRI with Keller Williams Realty North County and Carlsbad. After an eight year absence, Len visited the last place he remembered Lisa worked and on January 4, 2010, friends were reunited. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Chris was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served an LDS mission for the deaf. since 1952. WWII, enlisting February 23, 1944. An open house celebration of her life will take place on Saturday April 19th @ noon in Oceanside. The following year he started his own bookkeeping and income tax business, naming it Melco Business Service. Dennis Dean Madison is survived by his loving wife Joan Ellen Madison and their two daughters Joyce McCarthy, Barbara Reynolds, and their husbands. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. She was a loving and compassionate teenager whose early years were spent surrounded by her cousins in her home in Memphis Tennessee. Maria married Martin Rojas on August 23, 1941. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Robert Jensen. He was also the on call parent for his grandchildren, who loved spending time with him. Later, he worked for Brown & Vogt before opening his own land planning and civil engineering firm, invested in real estate, and designed and built spec homes. This world is a lessor place without him! This was so her. Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, St. George, Utah. The family is planning to have a celebration of her life in Spring 2021. Elsa is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Bill and Candy Singh, daughter and son-in-law Varinda Missett and Eric Straus, daughter Jinda Singh and fianc David Calder, and her five grandchildren, Mitchell Kuhnert, Austin and Halle Singh, and Samantha and Madison Missett. She enjoyed bicycling, swimming in the warm tropical weather during her youth. Patricia Tisha Bullock May 19, 1943 September 22, 2019Tisha Bullock, 76, passed away surrounded by love, on the last day of summer in Carlsbad, California. As a young girl, she studied piano at the Vienna Conservatory of Music, and remained an enthusiastic and knowledgeable music-lover her whole life. In 1951, the young family moved twice to Camp LeJeune, NC, then on to Great Lakes Naval Base, where to his joy, his daughter Karen Tadpole Burditt, was born in 1956. She was 90. Clear. During his time, Jean met a handsome young man, Albert AJ Barnebee who would become her husband. Neils beloved wife of 54 years, Joan, predeceased him in April of 2020. Linda Westendorfof Vista was called home on March 20, 2014 just three days before her birthday. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Rex Eugene Swihart, Sr. and Betty B. Boling. He edited a 2-hour DVD titled Live and Loud for Ozzy Osbourne. PA to Miles and Helen (Herr) Lindsey, the sixth of eight children. How do I submit if not automatically published off death records? He was born in Los Angeles, California, March 18, 1950, and moved to Vista in 1958. Funeral services will be held at Legacy Funeral Home 10702 West Peoria Road Sun City, Arizona, 85351 at 10:00 AM Friday May 12,2017Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 9925 West Thomas Road in Avondale, Arizona, 85392, Ivy Joseph Bodin Jr. July 4, 1939 April 3, 2017. Outside the classroom she spent innumerable hours inspiring, guiding and mentoring students in her roles as the Girls Swim Team coach, Academic Team coach, Decathlon Team coach and as the Faculty Advisor of the schools literary magazine, KOPA. This additional money provided theCity of Vista with much needed revenue. Within their 32 years of marriage the couple had five children, Vera, Larry, Jerry (Rochelle), Maurice, and Vicki. Susie was born and raised in LaCygne, Kan., to Frank and Mabel Plumb, one of five chil He was actively involved with Vista Little League, PTA, the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Traffic Safety Commission. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother and dear friend to many. She is survived by her four children; Bill Roberson and wife Denise, Linda Carter and husband Dave, Cyndi Hamilton and husband Paul, and Betsy Romero; grandchildren Katelyn Marchese(Brandon), Kristina Roberson, Bryan Smith(Leslie), Rachel Phillips(Cale), Dan Hamilton, Sarah Valdivia(Michael), Mickey OMalley and Emily Romero and five great-grandchildren. She was a gifted artist in multiple media including woodcuts, stained glass, and photography, especially black & white portraits. Shirley Ann Wilkinson was born in Lynnwood, California on August 8, 1925. The family wishes to express appreciation for the many messages of condolence. Vermeyen, Jacquespassed away peacefully on Sunday June 22 at Evergreen Chalet in Vista. She was the adored daughter of Harry (HI) Walker and Cora (Ball) Walker and also a descendant of both original Mayflower and Jamestown colonists. and M.S. A memorial service will be held on Dianes birthday: February 5, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Grace Anglican Church, 701 West Street in Oceanside, followed by a Celebration of Life and Birthday Party at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. After graduation, JD enlisted in the Navy, with boot camp in San Diego CA. He served as mayor from 1978 1980. Their website only has archives to 1973. Pat taught high school, while Carol put her teaching dream aside to raise her children. After his return to the States, he transferred to SAIC in Virginia where he met and fell in love with Amal and her family. He grew up in Vista. Bill. During college she met Carl Henry Holzinger and they were wed in 1954. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Carols ashes were interred in Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation on Thursday from 1-3p.m. Kathy Dale