Joan has a large extended family of cousins and friends. Derwent (Jay) Dement, age 86, of Oceanside, CA passed away on September 13, 2014 at Evergreen Chalet Assisted Living Facility in Vista, CA. He is survived by his sister Linda Mueller Siegrist and nephews Aaron Mueller, Nicholas Mueller, Kevin Mueller and Kenneth Siegrist as well as one niece, Christine Siegrist. Her accomplishments include member of the IRS Advisory Council member, Director of the Palomar Chapter of the California Society of Enrolled Agents, Inland Society Tax Consultants, and Association of Homebased Business. He edited TV commercials for Microsoft, Gap, Best Buy, Target, and was the editor of choice for Doner/Detroits Mazda work. Maria spent many years volunteering her time to two very special organizations; The Salvation Army and the American Cancer Society. Fred Earl Mitchell, age 82, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 21, 2016. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara, his children, Kelly (Dani), Molly (Don), and Suzi, as well as his five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. 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. They were fortunate that a suitable location became available in the small North San Diego County of Vista. As a career marine family, Ed and Evie and their three children bounced between coasts several times, beginning their life together in North Carolina, and after many moves with the Marine Corps, landed and planted themselves in Vista, California. While on leave in Oklahoma, JD met single mom, Shirley Knies, and became daddy to 4 year old Kathleen. He moved to New Harmony in 2001 where he explored the many wonders of Utah and the surrounding areas through his ATV clubs. As a child, Bonney was adventurous and curious. She is survived by her mother, Teresa Weseloh; her father, Kenneth Langen, and step-mother, Patricia Langen; her brother, Charlie Musser; her sisters, Catalina and Olivia Langen; grandparents Gwen and David Plank; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a multitude of friends, who will miss her beautiful smile and contagious laughter. Her grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life, said Paula Nix. kids at home, their dogs, Tesla, Rocket, Zina and Titus. Rhea "Susie" Nelson, 69, of Restoration Plaza in Vincent, Ohio, passed away at 7:36 p.m. surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Susie Mae Nelson of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 86, on December 16, 2022. He was raised in Tacoma by his parents, Helen and Theodore Middaugh, and took great pride in having attended Stadium High School. STEVE WILL FOREVER LIVE ON in the hearts of all Malia was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of twelve and received a kidney transplant at eighteen. She was the rock and foundation of her family and was a strong gentle soul. Nancy was born in Gallup, New Mexico, her father worked for the Sante Fe Railroad, before they eventually settled in San Bernardino. Russ was also very proud of his military service with the U.S. Army and he was an advocate of Veterans affairs and benefits. Mary Evelyn Evie Hogan Daniel, died March 7, 2014. Ryan was born November 6, 1972 in Inglewood, California to Eileen Fallone and Stephen Tamburrino. She was the oldest of seven children born to Allen E. Hunt and Sophie (Czajka) Hunt. A family service and internment will be held at Ft Rosecrans Cemetery. Madison was a graduate of Escondido High School in 1961. Edward Volz, Captain, USMC-Retired, was among the tens of thousands of Marines who went off to a police action in Korea in the Fall of 1950, promising their families that they would be home for Christmas. She was born 12/24/1930 on the tropical island of Indonesia. The most recent obituary and service information is available at the Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home website. He loved to be surrounded by family and spearheaded many family trips to Tahoe, Yellowstone, Utah, and Hawaii. Clem is survived by his wife Helen Chavez of 56 years; children, Merlinda Chavez (Jaime Sandoval), Clement ArtieChavez III, Gloria Rodriguez (Jose Angel Rodriguez), Ralphie Chavez, Paul Chavez and Stevie Alvarado (Rosie Alvarado). In 1956 Elaine and Don got married and moved to Oceanside where Don was stationed at Camp Pendleton. Billy was born Jan 7th, 1934 in Plainview, Texas. It was a very special and unique friendship which Jack and Joanie both treasured. He graduated from Vista High School in 1957, after which he served for 2 years in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. She had one daughter, Tammy. 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. It is with great sadness we announce the loss of long time Vista resident, Donald Edwin Soyland, who passed away on March 30th 2014 at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 7, 1934 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Following the war, the couple made their home in California, eventually settling in West Covina where they raised two childrenand were active in the Methodist Church. She also loved traveling, and traveled extensively overseas to visit her daughter who lived in London for several years, as well as further afield with her partner of many years, Charles Foster Sharp, who died in June 2015. Friends and family are invited to attend. I am not sure the year of death but it looked like it could be march 2018 His notice is linked to your web site however I could not find it. After Jacks passing, Joanie was very active in attending community events, musical theater, day excursions with friends, and weekly lunches with cousins. Within their 32 years of marriage the couple had five children, Vera, Larry, Jerry (Rochelle), Maurice, and Vicki. Marla worked as the Executive Secretary to the Commanding Officer at Southwest Division in the Engineering Field Division for the last ten years of her career. Christopher was born at Camp Lejune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina April, 15, 1953, to James and Carolyn Radlinski. The second child of Lars Soyland and Thilda Samseth, Don was born in Bellflower, California in 1938 and moved with his family to Vista in 1947. Flory was born in Calumet, Michigan in 1920. Inurnment to follow the service at the Ada Lutheran Cemetery. David R. Jamieson retired Minister in the United Church of Christ. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Malia was preceded in death by her sister, Molly Musser. Stan and Ruth moved to Southern California for the next 57 years. But when it came time for business, everyone knew that too. Carols ashes were interred in Old Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joans name to the Vista Moonlight Theater, Vista Historical Society, or San Diego Zoo. After the war, he was stationed on Guam for 3 years with his first wife Roberta Heath and his two sons, Barry and Don. He was a talented photographer and an avid reader. Doug was involved in the community and his church including sharing his musical talents on a regular basis. Malia will be honored with a funeral mass at the Historic Old Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside on Tuesday, December 9, at 1:30 pm. Bob joined the Air Force in 1957, spending much of his enlistment in Bermuda. In 1969 she married the love of her life Mr. Frank Nelson. it needs must be, since she lingers there. Lee and Jerri married in 1948, and together, raised five children. Our mother was smart, strong and worked hard for many years at Hughes Aircraft while raising four children the best she and our father could do. Before the kids went out on their own, the family traveled all over North America and Europe. As a young woman in Vienna, she met her husband of 47 years, then medical student from America, Ernest Opacity. At age 2, Sheila and her family relocated to California. Friends and family are invited to gather for a graveside service July 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Masonic Cemetery to be followed by lunch at the Mahr Ranch for those wishing to attend. Ivy had a natural gift to connect with people and animals and share his positive outlook on life and its beauty. Family and friends are encouraged to view photos and to post memories and photos on her tribute wall at: www.Paulschapel.com. Clem would make his daily rounds and call his family and friends. He lived in Chula Vista for the past 20 plus years. Wounded and frostbitten in the fighting at the Chosin Reservoir, the young Private First Class was evacuated from Korea and arrived at a hospital in Oakland, California on Christmas Eve. She is survived by her 7 children, Theresa, Scott, Wade, Luke, Angela, Cynthia, Brenda (Samanntha), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Job eliminated June 30 2020Release Analyst-Systems Specialist at Macy's. Ernest was always a hard worker and started his own wood moulding manufacturing business in the early 1960s. His father, who was on the Los Angeles police force, remained in LA and visited the family in Vista whenever he could. Bob was born on October 12, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA. He also was a well known chef and made many wonderful meals, not only for his family but also prepared dinners for charity auctions, in particular the Moon Light Theater of Vista and The Girls Club of Vista. His family provided the following. Born November 6, 1972 - Passed May 31, 2019. Internment is being provided by Eternal Hills. She also traveled with close friends to places as diverse as China, Japan, Peru, and Argentina. Before he graduated hed already earned six Emmy nominations, winning two of them. Dick and Fleur retired to Vista, CA in 1997 where both lived out the remainder of their days. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. Her positive and cheerful demeanor deeply affected everyone who knew her. Bernie served on the boards of the Rancho VistaNational Bank and the Vista Community Clinic. When her family eventually moved to Vista, she met and married Raymond Thomas Betraun on April 18, 1948, and they settled in Vista. His surviving relatives include his wife, LaVerne, his brothers, Butch, Fred, Larry, and Dewey Jr., his sisters, Sylvia, Sandra, and Lydia, and a daughter, Rachael. His intellect, his exceptional recall and his storytelling abilities made him a compelling conversationalist throughout his life. For the majority of his adult life, Ivy tended his own prize-winning rose gardens as well as developed and cared for rose gardens at many local historical sites including Magee House, Rancho Buena Vista Adobe and Alta Vista Botanical Gardens. She was a graduate of Vista High School and later became a Cosmetologist where she enjoyed a short career making other women feel beautiful by doing their hair. ANNIE LEE PION-PARKERAug 1924 Jan 2021 Annie was born in Colina, Alabama and grew up there with her two sisters & three brothers. Both Shirley and Ray were also very active with the Vista Historical Society throughout their lives. Throughout her life, she had to overcome many obstacles, even so, she built Cherishing his memory are his wife of 54 years, Pat; daughter Charlotte Files of Vista; grandson David Aguilar III and his daughter, Daphne of Anchorage AK;grandson Tyler Files and his children Xavier, Jayden and Bailey; granddaughters Kristin Dahl and Jordan Files of Vista; daughter Katie Sanders, husband Brad and grandson Mason of Gilbert AZ; cousins Eileen Rozhon of Evergreen Park IL, Phil Guzik of Rhinelander WI; nephews Mike, Tim, Jimmy and Matt Flanagan. While comforted by her church, her family and friends, there was a hole in her heart. Dorothy Jean Steinman Ossenfort Our beloved mother, Dorothy Jean Steinman Ossenfort, 80, was called home to the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. She was eventually recognized for her talents in the kitchen, earning first place in the Ontario National Chill Cookoff and representing them in the international chili competition where she awarded. He worked as a plumber for Magnum Plumbing . 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. Her specialties were painting portraits and she won several art scholastic awards. Bruce moved to Vista from Bellflower, CA as a young boy with his family in 1971. Margie married Russell Thibodo on February 16, 1946 in Lynwood, California and shortly thereafter they moved to Vista. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2020, from 1:00pm to 9:00pm at Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home in Belleville, where family will greet friends from 6:00pm to 8:00 pm. After the passing of Norm, she was married to SGT-MAJOR Jay Parker USMC, WW-II & Korea, who was awarded 2 Purple Hearts. He will be missed by many. Her faith was her rock. Lindy lived in Clem lived and attended school in Vista, California for the majority of his life. That is exactly what I did, but it didnt work. She worked in banking for many years, and was Senior Vice President of Operations at Financial Data Solutions Inc. in Murrieta until she retired in 2009. He loved watching old westerns with John Wayne, listening to Frank Sinatra, eating fresh lobster and drinking Guinness. She had one sister, Helen. People would just come by for a coffee & chat. Chris enjoyed camping, fishing and boating with his family. She attended Orange Coast College and began working for electronics companies on the assembly lines. He was a So Cal District Sergeant of Arms of Optimist International for 25 years; a Boys Club of Vista Man of the Year and a Vista National Little League coach for many years. JD was one of the first volunteers for the Valley Center Sheriffs Substation. He was an organizing director of a bank, but most of all he loved cars and all related to collecting, restoring and showing cars, at Pierce Arrow meets and even at Pebble Beach where he won awards. He could do anything he put his mind to. After three years active duty, he joined the Reserves and served a total of 33 years in the Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees. Also by his three sisters, Irene, Virginia, and Wannabelle and his two brothers, Carl and Donald, and 8 nieces and 4 nephews. His greatest accomplishment was being a devoted husband and father. He loved the family Charger game parties everySundayduring football season. Ronald Blaine Shellhammer, 78, of Kittanning, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Susie confessed hope and belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. She loved shopping, desserts, a glass of wine before dinner, sewing, gardening, pie-making, and travelling the world. In addition to teaching, Gail also dedicated much of her time helping manage her family-owned A&W restaurant in Drayton Plains, Michigan. Send flowers. When he was 10 years old, he, his mother and his little sister moved to their ranch in Vista, California. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests tax-deductible donations be made to Fallbrook Alumni Association, Inc. P.O. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He and Amal traveled extensively with family and friends. When asked at the very height of her illness, what Sammy Coutts is the son of Sam Lyle Coutts and Irene Meeker of San Diego. She loved to share stories about being a woman in that era and she was incredibly proud of her service. After the war, at a neighborhood badminton party, he met Jayne and they married soon thereafter. Just like everything else he did in his lifetime, he fought for his life with every bit of strength he had in him. She is also survived by her fur babies, Paco, Tawny, Zoe, and Whitey. Jean and AJ decided to enter the world of self-employment. Susie Nelson Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 16, 2023, at the age of 64, Susie Nelson of Corydon, Indiana passed away. Internment will take place in the Fairhaven Cemetery in Orange, California with his California family and friends at a later time. He was a boy scout of the Vista Chapter at the age of 10, and after high school attended Mesa College in San Diego. She is survived by her children: Janet (Scott) Puckett, William (Sandy) Huntington III, Robert (Jennifer) Bullock, Angie (Ron) Ringer, 12 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Bobbie (Denny), brother Ric (Eulene), nieces, nephew, all the people she loved and accepted as family and many, many friends. 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. She was interred on June 18 at Eternal Hills Lakeview Cemetery next to Ray. The family is planning to have a celebration of her life in Spring 2021. In 1937 he enlisted in the US Army. He was a good man, a gentle man who made many friends over the years. Linda taught at the Escondido Adult school for over 8 years. Richard Lou Hemenez passed away at his home in Vista, California on October 23, 2017 at the age of 77. He graduated from San Diego State College after serving in the Army and was in the insurance business (self-employed) for over 50 years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service & Crematory Phone: 406.587.3184 | Toll-Free: 800.587.3184 | Fax: 406.587.3185 Later, she obtained a brownie camera. After both graduated, Dorie and Boots migrated to California to join family members and settle in the village of Vista in 1948. 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. He attended Community College in El Paso TX and St. Petersburg, FL. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 am, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church located at 6300 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, Idaho. In 2013, a new cancer was diagnosed and on February 14, 2017, JD Burditt at 89, spirited and sharp-witted to the end, passed peacefully in his sleep to join his parents, Milton and Alice Burditt, and 12 of his 15 siblings. They had a special union and a strong bond as they raised three children and moved through life together. Themoney raised funded two new fire stations, thesports park, and the new city hall civic center, aswell as other city construction projects.Bernie became president of the Friends ofthe Library in 2004 and remained president for 6years. Ivy is survived by the Bodin family in Louisiana and many dear ones in North San Diego County. He was born August 20, 1929, in the Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles, the first-born child of Marion Claud MC Shireman and Yvonne Shireman (nee Martha Stade). She was a ladys lady who maintained a prim & proper dress and a Southern-Friendly attitude. aunts and uncles, cousins and nephews . This extraordinary reference work represented the union of two of his greatest passions: books and the United States Marine Corps. She and Chet loved going to the Friday night football games. He was preceded in death by his brother Steven R. Mueller, and his parents Kenneth and Carla Mueller. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. During that time, he beautified the Adobe by planting multitudes of antique roses throughout the areaso much so that the Adobe was given national recognition for the roses planted there. He graduated from Rancho Buena Vista High School in June 2001, and worked and resided in Escondido, Ca. After moving to Encinitas, Pat continued making trips with the local Ski Club to Tahoe, Mammoth, and beyond; as well as a yearly boat house party on Lake Powell. Find an Obituary. As a military family, the Tabbutts were stationed in NC; NY; Rosary will be Friday, February 5 at 6pm followed by a Funeral Mass February 6 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father John Gracey officiating. They married on December 28, 1954. as well as a member of the Vista Elks Lodge. When he first arrived in Korea, the young communications technician was engaged in assisting airplane landings at Inchon. She lovingly nurtured her grandchildren and cared for her friends and neighbors. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 19th 2023 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home (201 N Oak St, Corydon, IN 47112). Dode lived in Fallbrook for 90 years. A long-term Valley Center resident for 31 years, JD embodied the lets build the barn together spirit, the first to give a helping hand. Those remaining to cherish his memory include his father and step-mother Robert and Elinor Williamson of San Teresa, New Mexico; mother and step-father, Sandra and John Angle of Mammoth Lakes, CA; aunts and uncles. His Good morning, texts and calls will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed. She was predeceased by : her siblings, Augusta Stephens, Sophie Nelson and Eddie Cain. They lost Arthur in 1996, and Ruth lost Stan in 2007. She is survived by two sons, Russell A and wife Alana of Boxbourough, Massachusetts, and Waymen J. of Vista. Always and forever loved, and never ever forgotten. Funeral services will be conducted at Eternal Hills cemetery on Friday, April 15, at 12:30PM. He was one of the few who kept that promise. 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One of his joys was to teach her all about Star Wars and baseball and at only five years old, she knows the characters in Star Wars and she knows baseball. Robert John Fisher, Jr., age 84, of Vista, California passed away January 17, 2021 from complications related to COVID-19. She was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing. She was born Celia Saragosa on March 4, 1940 to Raymundo & Elinor Saragosa in Costa Mesa, CA. and siblings, Michael Connealy (brother) and Connie Kressin (sister) and many Together, they traveled, camped and visited family/friends from Oregon to Florida. Audrey is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. They opened Colony Maple Shop in Norwalk, California. Toby volunteered at the Methodist Church Soup Kitchen. Susie L. Burton Susie L. Burton, 84, of Bozeman passed away February 21, 2023. She was the fourth of five children of Herman and Elsie (Koch) Schumacher. At one time he was the CEO of Burgess Trucking in Los Angeles. He was born in Huntington, IN on September 29, 1921, the son of Earl and Buryel Christman. Sue is also survived by her brother-in-law Kenneth Nelson and his wife Deanna, sister-in-law Bonnie Hobson and her husband Gary, sister-in-law Marla Nelson, her roommate Mary Damman from the Linn Nursing Home, many nieces and nephews, other family and a host of friends. Outside of work, Sue enjoyed spending time with her family, especially going shopping with her granddaughters. OBITUARY Susie Mae Nelson January 17, 1936 - December 16, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Blake-Lamb Funeral Home Susie Mae Nelson was born on January 17, 1936 in Foote, Mississippi. Photos/Video. Malia loved to travel and made friends across the country and all over the world. He is survived by two brothers, Chuck and Richard; three sisters, Ruth, Ellene, and Mary Anne. By profession, Jack was a mechanical engineer, educated at U.C.L.A. Ray worked with his father and brothers at A.E. Proper, Worthy F. / Lt. She was the loving wife of Bill Westendorf and beloved mother of Stormie Westendorf. She passed peacefully at home. The temporary job became permanent, and Ed worked for more than 20 years in the Citys Parks and Recreation Department (later called Community Services). He was self-employed, the founder of Shellhammer Atwood Agency. He also organized free piano lessonsat the library for several students and worked withthe library to develop after school programs. They spent the next 28 years making a home wherever the Marine Corps sent them. For years, a summer ritual involved several families camping together for a week at the beach. Introductory offer for new subscribers only. He joined the Navy in 1939. In Clems earlier years he enjoyed classic cars and cruising the beach in his Ford Ranchero. Funeral service, on February 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m., at Beanblossom-Cesar Funeral Home, 201 North Oak St.`, Corydon, IN. Vista Friedl Opacity died Wednesday, April 6th 2016. When the Korean conflict began he joined the Navy and became an aerial photographer, serving in Japan. They raised their two daughters, Mary Catherine and Michelle Marie, in their lifelong home in Vista.George was a lover of travel and learning about other cultures. In 1970, Audrey and her family moved to San Diego, CA where she lived a very full life. flowers, donations may be made to Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, Beta