Ferne Olsen, 82
ESCONDIDO - Ferne ³Herbie² Herber Olsen, 82, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home of lung cancer.
Born Aug. 10, 1918, in Rapid City, S.D., she lived in Escondido for 22 years. She graduated valedictorian from Custer High School in Custer, S.D. and attended secretarial school in Denver, Colo. She was a homemaker and enjoyed swimming, golfing and the piano. She was a member of Champaign Village Chorus, Bridge Club, Tennis Club, Birthday Club and Eagle Bowling.
Mrs. Olsen was preceded in death by her sister, Maxine Herber Brandborg, in 1983, husband J. Grant Robertson, in 1993, and husband William C. Olsen, in 2000. She is survived by son Gary G. Robertson of Boulder, Colo.; daughter and son-in-law Gail and Dennis Hull of Escondido; brother and sister-in-law Harrison G. and Rose Marie Herber of Custer, S.D.; grandchildren Lori L. Roth of Simi Valley and Michael D. Hull of Escondido; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private services are planned with her cremains scattered.
The family suggests memorial donations to The Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
The Omega Society in Santa Ana is handling arrangements.
Letitia May, 89
POWAY - Letitia East Nam May, 89, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home of Parkinsonıs disease.
Born May 31, 1911, in Argillite, Greenup County, Ky., she lived in Poway for 31 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. May was preceded in death by her husband, David May, in 1997.
She is survived by son David May Sr., of Poway; daughters and son-in-law Letitia Stockton of Spring Valley and Carol and Raymond Ruiz of San Diego; sister and brother-in-law Drussie and Egbert Hartley of South Charleston, W. Va.; five grandchildren; and 18 grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. A funeral service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at Eternal Hills Mortuary with the Rev. David Plank officiating. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Norman Franz Sr., 97
SAN DIEGO - Norman L. Franz Sr., 97, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla.
Born Oct. 21, 1903, in Lamar, Colo., he lived in San Diego for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired mortgage and loan broker.
Mr. Franz is survived by his son Norman L. Franz Jr., of Reno, Nev.
Cremation and scattering at sea is planned. El Camino Memorial/Encinitas Chapel is handling arrangements.
Elma Blakeman, 89
ESCONDIDO - Elma Louise Blakeman, 89, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at her home.
Born April 27, 1911, in Hennessey, Okla., she lived in Escondido for 26 years.
She was a salesperson for Singer Sewing Machine Co. for 10 years. She was a member of Emmanuel Faith Community Church.
Mrs. Blakeman was preceded in death by her husband Carl Cray, in 1979, and husband Bud Blakeman, in 1989.
She is survived by daughter E. Lee Hanna of Ramona; grandchildren Kip Johnson, Kim Rabago and Ronda Fiello; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church with the Revs. Richard Williams and Dr. Alan Pickering of Elizabeth Hospice officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pickering officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
California Funeral Alternatives Escondido is handling arrangements.
Charles Andersen, 89
Charles E. Andersen, 89, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at Tri-City Hospital of a heart attack.
He was born on Jan. 4, 1912 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of King of King Lutheran Church.
Mr. Andersen was preceded in death by his daughter, Laure Lee Andersen on March 26, 1959. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Clarine Andersen of Oceanside; brothers Earl Andersen of Laguna Hills and Howard Andersen of Torrance; and brothers-in-law Mervin Johnson of Stac City, Iowa and Robert Johnson of Stromsburg, Neb.
Visitation is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m. today, April 10, at Eternal Hills Mortuary.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Joseph Lubitz, 84
DEL MAR - Joseph Abraham Lubitz, Ph.D. 84, died Sunday, April 1, 2001.
Born Feb. 24, 1917, in New Haven, Conn., he worked at Pharmacist Food Technology. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of American Chemical Society and a charter member of Institute of Food Technology.
Mr. Lubitz is survived by his wife of 61 years, Annette Lubitz of Del Mar; sons and daughters-in-law James and Rosa Lubitz of Columbia, Md.; Paul and Diana Lubitz of Arcata, and Michael Lubitz of Austin, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Peter Gamble of Philadelphia; and grandchildren Tala, Aaron, Rebecca, Robert and Nicholas.
A private family service is planned with a private cremation.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hadassah, C/P Doris Kossy, 1669 Caminito Asterisco, La Jolla, CA 92037 or American Heart Association, Attn: Memorial Card Svcs., 1710 Gilbreth Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 (Include name of deceased.)
Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.
Jerry Sparrow, 62
OCEANSIDE - Jerry Ray Sparrow, 62, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Tri-City Medical Center.
Born Feb. 1, 1939, in Indiana, he lived in Oceanside for 24 years.
He worked for Southern California Edison Co. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as a gunnery sergeant. He was a decorated Vietnam War veteran.
Mr. Sparrow was preceded in death by his father, Raymond V. Sparrow on Sept. 29, 1990, and brother David Sparrow on Feb. 20, 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Sei S. Sparrow of Oceanside; mother Nellie Mae Sparrow of Evansville, Ind.; daughters and sons-in-law Nancy and Robert Epperson of Gainesville, Ga., and Robin and Christopher Ballew of Phoenix; sisters and brothers-in-law Linda and Robert Johnson of Evansville, Ind., and Peggy and Mike Bishop of Evansville, Ind.; grandchildren Rushele, Nicholas, Cristoll and Hayden.
Private family services with private cremation are planned. Inurnment will be at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society North San Diego County District Office, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite A, San Diego, CA 92128-2143.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Gene Barnett, 75
POWAY - Gene Allen Barnett, 75, died Friday, March 30, 2001, at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla.
Born Nov. 19, 1925, in Pontiac, Mich., he lived in Poway for 21 years.
He was a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy, having served for 25 years. He served in civil service and retired after 20 years.
Mr. Barnett was preceded in death by his son, Randy J. Barnett, on Aug. 26, 1988.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary L. Barnett of Poway; daughter Vicki L. Meyers of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Dewight and Lil Barnett of Waterford, Mich.; sister and brother-in-law Joice and Karl Franklin of Duncanville, Texas; and grandchildren Sara and Carrie Barnett.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Poway Bernardo Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Barry Click officiating.
A burial at sea by the U.S. Navy is planned.
Poway Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Ricardo Moreno, 90
OCEANSIDE - Ricardo Moreno, 90, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home.
Born Jan. 17, 1911, in Veracruz, Mexico, he lived in Oceanside for 15 years.
He was the owner of Food Factory and retired in 1981.
He was a member of St. Francis Church and Guadalupanos.
Mr. Moreno is survived by his wife of 53 years, Amanda Moreno of Oceanside; daughters Mercedes Moreno of Oceanside, Sofia Fernandez of Chula Vista, Antonieta Bravo of Austin, Texas and Veronica Moreno of Del Mar; grandchildren Jennifer Robinson, Sofia Fernandez and Amanda St. Martin; and four great-grandchildren.
A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, April 10, at St. Francis Church in Vista.
Telophase Cremation Society is handling arrangements.
Gladys Myer, 82
FALLBROOK - Gladys Lucile Myer, 82, died Friday, April 6, 2001.
Born Aug. 27, 1918, in East St. Louis, Ill., she lived in Fallbrook for 23 years.
She retired after 17 years as a secretary for Los Angeles Harbor College. She was a member of the Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, Fallbrookıs Womanıs Club, the Womenıs Christian Association; Fallbrook Hospital Auxiliary and the Fallbrook Newcomerıs Club.
Mrs. Myer is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jack L. Myer of Fallbrook; son Richard L. Myer of Seal Beach, daughter Judy A. Crandall of Lake Forest; brother Jack Burroughs of Wildomar; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jerome Marroquin officiating. Burial will be at Inglewood Park cemetery in Inglewood.
The family suggests memorial donations to Alzheimerıs Association of San Diego, 8514 Commerce Ave., San Diego, CA 92121.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Myrtle Schroeder, 72
RAMONA - Myrtle May Tripp Schroeder, 72, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at her home of complications from emphysema.
Born Feb. 23, 1929, in Grand Haven, Mich., she lived in Ramona for 12 years.
She was a member of the Ramona Lutheran Church, serving on the altar guild, as a Sunday school teacher, in the nursery and in Bible class.
She led a carnation creation group in both Palm Springs and Ramona, making Kleenex carnations. She enjoyed sewing, painting, cross stitching and ceramics.
Mrs. Schroeder is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert H. Schroeder of Ramona; son Duane R. Schroeder of Grand Haven, Mich.; daughters Laverna K. Karrfalt of Lafayette, Ind., Krisanne M. Leczel of Rochester Hills, Mich., and Thonda L. Gold of Chandler, Ariz.; brother Louis E. Tripp of Grand Haven; sister Letta I. Dobson of Grand Haven; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, at the Ramona Lutheran Church with the Rev. Warren Naegele officiating. A luncheon will follow at the church.
Burial will be at Pine Ridge cemetery in Grand Haven.
The family suggests memorial donations to Ramona Lutheran Church, 520 16th St., Ramona, CA 92065 or Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Berniece Givens, 81
SAN MARCOS - Berniece Irene Givens, 81, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.
Born Aug. 22, 1919, in Porum, Okla., she lived in San Diego County for 78 years.
She had worked as an air assembler for Convair Astronautics. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Givens is survived by her daughter, Janiece Vice of San Marcos; brothers Les, Leo and Ralph Swaim; five grandchildren; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 10, at El Camino Memorial Park.
El Camino Memorial/Encinitas Chapel is handling arrangements.
Maria Tarango, 52
VISTA - Maria Tarango, 52, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at her home.
Born Nov. 6, 1948, in the Philippines, she lived in Vista.
Mrs. Tarango is survived by her husband of 13 years, Gabriel Tarango Jr., of Vista; mother Gregoria Adlawan of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Randy Adlawan and Redelia Abad Apadilla of Oceanside and Thomas Adlawan Tarango of Vista; daughter and son-in-law Sondra Nadine Glover and Trevandra Sherrell Waller of Oceanside; and grandchildren Anthony Abad Adlawan and Destiny Adlawan.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 9, at Eternal Hills Mortuary.
A Mass will be celebrated at noon today, April 10, at Eternal Hills Chapel.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
George Hoekstra, 68
FALLBROOK - George B. Hoekstra, 68, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Palomar Medical Center of leukemia.
Born Dec. 15, 1932, in Battle Creek, Mich., he lived in Fallbrook for 13 years. He retired from United Air Lines in 1988. He served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Hoekstra was preceded in death by his parents Lucille and Harold Hoekstra.
He is survived by his companion, Barbara Hoekstra of Vicksburg, Mich.; sons and daughters-in-law Todd and Shannon Hoekstra of Huntington Beach and Jeff and Anita Hoekstra of Carlsbad; daughter and son-in-law Wendy and Mark Graham of Spokane, Wash.; brothers and sisters-in-law Thayer and Jean Hoekstra of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Robert and Kay Hoekstra of Bella Vista, Ariz.; and grandchildren David Graham, Daniel Graham, Laurel Graham, Henry Hoekstra, Jack Hoekstra and Olivia Hoekstra.
A private cremation is planned.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Norma Leeg, 77
RANCHO SANTA FE - Norma Lucille Leeg, 77, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.
Born July 29, 1923, in Central City, Neb., she lived in Rancho Santa Fe for 31 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Leeg is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law James K. and Marsha Leeg of Villa Park, Thomas M. and Carmita Leeg of Poway; daughters Janine Leeg of Carlsbad, Rebecca Leeg, Sharon Murphy of Paradise; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 9, at the Village Church.
El Camino Memorial/Encinitas Chapel handled arrangements.
Orval Hostetter, 85
MURRIETA - Orval "Doc" Edgar Hostetter, 85, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at his home of congestive heart failure.
Born June 11, 1915, in Whittier, he lived in Murrieta for one year. He worked for 50 years as a master mechanic for Sully Miller. He received a Retiree of the Month for Operating Engineers Pension Union in July, 1990. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946. He enjoyed making toys.
Mr. Hostetter is survived by daughter Judy Bollin of Murrieta; son-in-law Bob Stillinger of Murrieta; sisters and brother-in-law Ellen Faiquhar of La Habra, Dorothy Callaghan of Oregon; and Lucille and George Fall of Oregon; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Elizabeth Hostetter of San Jacinto; grandchildren Dale Bollin of Chino and Terry Bollin and wife, Debbie, of Whittier; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Monday, April 9, at Riverside National Cemetery.
Valley Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Alma Jones, 70
TEMECULA - Alma Elizabeth Jones, 70, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at her home of sepsis.
Born Dec. 23, 1930, in Memphis, Tenn., she lived in Temecula for one year. She had worked for 10 years as a bus driver for CATS in Florida. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her son Carl Jones of Florida; brother John Williams of Sickleville, N.J.; sisters JoAnn Rowe of Oakland, Mosetta Bobo and Phyllis Thomas both of Memphis, Tenn; niece Yvonne Scott of Temecula; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Evans-Brown Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, at Riverside National Cemetery, staging area 5.
Evans-Brown Sun City Mortuary is handling arrangements.
George Poynter, 79
SUN CITY - George A. Poynter, 79, died Friday, April 6, 2001, at Ramona Manor Convalescent Hospital in Hemet of complications caused by a stroke.
Born Dec. 5, 1921, in E. Liverpool, Ohio, he lived in Sun City for 21 years. He worked for Garret Air Research for 25 years before retiring. He is a veteran of World War II.
Mr. Poynter is survived by his wife of 24 years, Willie Lou Poynter, of Sun City; and nieces Jane McCarty of Chicago and Janette Spatapore of Santa Ana.
Services will take place at Riverside National Cemetery.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Jean Smith, 75
SUN CITY - Jean Ann Smith, 75, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her home.
Born Nov. 19, 1925, in Aurora, Ill., she lived in Sun City for 15 years. She had been a clerk at Collins Radio. She served on the board of directors of Sun City Civic Association and was two times past president of Sun City Travel Club. She was the past president of Delta Thita Chi.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, James Smith, of Menifee; daughter Janet Gunnarson of Redwood City; brothers James Murphy of Geneva, Ill., and John Murphy of W. Chicago; and sister Joan of E. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Graveside services will be at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Riverside National cemetery staging area 4.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
James Smith, 54
HUNTINGTON BEACH - James G. Smith, 54, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at his home.
Born Sept. 25, 1946, in Oakland, he lived in Huntington Beach for nine years. He was a sheet metal fabricator for Gulfsteam in Long Beach for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 as an airborne paratrooper. He received a Purple Heart and other medals for service in Vietnam.
Mr. Smith is survived by his father, James Smith, of Sun City; mother, Jean Smith, of Sun City; son James Smith of Huntington Beach; and sister Janet Gunnarson of Redwood City.
Visitation is scheduled at 2 p.m. today, April 10, at Miller-Jones Mortuary. A graveside service will be held at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Riverside National cemetery staging area 4.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Betty Richards, 71
MENIFEE - Betty Jeanne Richards, 71, died Saturday, April 7, 2001, at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City.
Born Oct. 16, 1929, in Michigan, she lived in Menifee for 11 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Richards is survived by her husband, James Richards, of Menifee; sons James Richards IV of Riverside and Edward A. Richards of Fullerton; daughters Sandra Jackson of Vista and Nancy McIntosh of Canyon Lake; brothers Art Johnson of Sandy Ridge, W. Va., Eli Johnson of Akron, Ohio and Richard Johnson of Alpena, Mich.; sister Dorothy Yachuak of Phelan; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. today, April 10, at Miller-Jones Mortuary Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, at Riverside National cemetery staging area 5.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Lauretta Bosch, 91
Lauretta C. Bosch, 91, died peacefully after a lengthy illness, Friday afternoon, April 6, 2001, at her home in Escondido.
She was born in Yakima, Wash., on Dec. 11, 1909. At the age of six, the family moved to Orange. She attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School and later graduated from Orange Union High School.
Lauretta worked at a savings and loan office in Orange, met her future husband, Al Bosch, marrying him in 1930. Several years later, the family moved to Escondido where she became active in civic and church affairs. She served as president of the Escondido Women's Club, the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, and was active in the Escondido Historical Society. She was instrumental in establishing the Redwood Terrace Retirement Community as a member of the founding board of directors.
Mrs. Bosch was preceded in death by her husband, H. Albert Bosch, in September 1999. She is survived by daughters Lois Finch of Walnut Creek and Janet Lueken of Silver City, N.M.; son Raymond Bosch of Escondido; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today, April 10, at Grace Lutheran Church on 13th Ave. in Escondido. A reception will follow in the recreation hall. A private graveside service will be held in Santa Ana on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Redwood Terrace Retirement Community, 701 W. 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.
Ryan James Shroyer
El Paso, Texas - Ryan James Shroyer, 14, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001. Ryan was an eighth-grade student at Dr. Hornedo Middle School in El Paso, Texas. He is survived by his parents, Steve and Cathy (Meyers) Shroyer, previously of Encinitas, twin sister Britni, older brother Matt; his Oma, Suse Shroyer of Vista; grandparents Hope Meyers of Carlsbad; Dick and Jane Meyers of Arizona; Lloyd Shroyer of Oceanside; great-grandmothers Hilda Shroyer of Encinitas and Helen Meyers of Vista; great-grandfather Heinrich Weingartner of Germany and his many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Ryan was an exceptional son, a wonderful brother and a great friend. He was devoted to the outdoors; loved animals and they in turn responded to his gentle nature with equal devotion. With all the challenges Ryan faced in his young life, not once did he complain or lose his wonderfully positive, loving attitude. We will miss you Ryan!
A memorial service is scheduled for noon, Monday, April 9, at San Dieguito United Methodist Church in Encinitas. Ryan will be laid to rest at El Camino Memorial Park, next to his great-grandfather, Emery Shroyer.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Humane Association, 63 Inverness Drive E., Englewood, CO 80112.
James E. Prestage
James Elton Prestage, 69, of Escondido, died March 25, 2001. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 11, at Caring Community Church, 390 Mimosa Ave., in Vista. Officiating the service will be the Rev. Timothy Alch.
Mr. Prestage is survived by his wife, Edythe Prestage of Escondido; son Don Prestage of Tuscumbia, Ala.; daughters Sydney Ostrom of Escondido, Judy Fountain of Anderson, Ala., Pam Crosslin of Florence, Ala., and Shirley McDowell, of Elgin, Ala.; stepson Loren Corder of Carlsbad; stepdaughters Lucia Watts and Lexie Prestage of Escondido; daughter-in-law Amanda Prestage of Tuscumbia, Ala.; son-in-law Kurtis Ostrom of Escondido; sister Peggy Thompson of Collinwood, Tenn.; brothers Bob Prestage of New Bransaul, Texas and John Prestage of Escondido; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
