Florence Boyer, 98
VISTA - Florence Evelyn Boyer, 98, died Friday, July 7, 2000, at Life Care Center of Vista.
Born Jan. 31, 1902, in Milwaukee, she lived in Vista for 47 years. She was a secretary for USO Traveler's Aide for seven years.
Mrs. Boyer is survived by her nephews, Robert Richter and Alan Richter, both of Riverside.
A cryptside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Tony Montes, 65
OLIVENHAIN - Tony Montes, 65, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in Encinitas.
Born May 9, 1935, in San Diego, he lived in Olivenhain for 65 years. He worked for the Civil Service before retiring in April 2000.
Mr. Montes was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Montes in October 1999. He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Montes and Vicki Montes, both of Olivenhain; four brothers; six sisters; and three grandchildren.
Viewing will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., today, July 12, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Solana Beach. A Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at the church, with the Rev. Purcell officiating. Entombment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Jeanne Roush, 63
SAN MARCOS - Jeanne Roush, 63, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at her home.
Born Feb. 2, 1937, in Panama, Okla., she lived in San Marcos for 10 years. She was a homemaker for 24 years and a member of Palomar Heights Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Roush is survived by her husband of 24 years, Robert Roush of San Marcos; son Gregory West of San Antonio, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law Andrea and Calvin Cooper, Lisa and Bill Grefe, all of San Marcos, Holly Roush, Canda Steiner, Bobbie Roush and Coralee Struble; brother Shorty Schrader of Wheatland; sisters Dotty Posey of Sacramento and Eunice McCree of Marysville; and grandchildren Lesly Grefe, Jana Steiner, Isaac Steiner, Seth West, Morgan West, Tammy Cooper, Melissa Silvestrini and Chaz Struble.
Viewing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, July 12, at Eternal Hills Mortuary, A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Eternal Hills Mortuary Chapel, with the Rev. John Allbaugh officiating. Inurnment will take place on Tuesday, July 18, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association, 1750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, Ca 92103; or the American Heart Association, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92013.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Marlin Sellers, 57
ESCONDIDO - Marline H. Sellers, 57, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Sept. 14, 1942, in Hershey, Pa., he lived in Escondido. He graduated from Annville-Cleona High School in 1960 and earned a bachelor of science degree at National University in San Diego. He served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and was a quality control inspector for General Electric of San Marcos and worked in quality control with Cardinal Industries in Lancaster.
Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his son, Charles N. Sellers; and brother Ralph H. Sellers. He is survived by his mother; brothers Carl Sellers of Lebanon, Pa., and Glenn Sellers of Cleona, Pa.; sisters and brothers-in-law Arlene and Harold Nelson of Cleona and Barbara and Barry Hostetter of Annville; and granddaughter Christina Sellers.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Kreamer Funeral Home in Annville. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 Friday, July 14, at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Mount Annville Cemetery.
Kreamer Funeral Home Inc. is handling arrangements.
James Stamm, 71
KINGMAN, Kan. - James H. Stamm Sr., 71, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, of cancer, at Kingman Community Hospital.
Born Oct. 17, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived in Escondido and San Marcos for more than 25 years. He was in the plastering business for more than 40 years and served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy in the Seabee Reserves.
Mr. Stamm is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara Stamm; sons James Stamm Jr. of Baker, La., Bill Stamm of Escondido and Mike Stamm of Kingman; daughters Tina Irvin of Clearwater, Fla., Valerie Frank of Houston; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 11. Burial will take place at Walnut Hill cemetery in Kingman.
Nancy Formanek, 65
SUN CITY - Nancy Lee Formanek, 65, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, of cancer, at her home.
Born June 21, 1935, in Bay City, Mich., she lived in Sun City for six years. She was a homemaker for 45 years.
Ms. Formanek is survived by her husband, Ralph Formanek of Sun City; sons Michael Thams of Alta Loma and Gary Thams of Rancho Cucamonga; stepsons David Formanek of Lakeside and Dan Formanek of Bonsall; daughters Kimberly Gross of Carlsbad and Chanda Tingler of Virginia; stepdaughters Cheryl Anthony of Lake Elsinore and Gale Formanek of Winchester; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, July 12, at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging Area 3. Burial will follow.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 7130 Magnolia, Suite S, Riverside, CA 92504.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Eleanor Altman, 83
MENIFEE - Eleanor Bretl Altman, 83, died Sunday, July 9, 2000, at Ember Care in Perris.
Born Sept. 21, 1916, in Chicago, she lived in Menifee for eight years. She was a homemaker for 51 years.
Mrs. Altman is survived by her husband, Harold Altman of Menifee; daughters Roberta Dolton of San Juan Capistrano, Nancy Spitzer of Atascadero, Kathleen Roberts of Laguna Hills and Jeanne Triska of Hesperia; brother Reynolds Bretl of San Jose; and seven grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at Riverside National Cemetery. Burial will follow.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1003 E. Cooley Drive, Suite 102, Colton, CA 92324-0599.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Thomas Egan, 68
MENIFEE - Thomas Lawrence Egan, 68, died Monday, July 10, 2000, of cancer, at his home.
Born July 11, 1931, in Guelph Ontario, Canada, he lived in Menifee for 10 years. He was an auditor for Western and Southern Insurance Co. in Ohio for 30 years. He was a member of Menifee Lakes Country Club and Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Westminster.
Mr. Egan is survived by his wife, Shirley Egan of Menifee; son Michael Egan of Murrieta; daughters Susan Newman of Temecula and Nancy Inlow and Carolyn Fick, both of Sun City; brothers Patrick Egan and Frank Egan, both of Ontario, Canada; and six grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Temecula Public Cemetery.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Russell Fowler, 88
SIMI VALLEY - Russell Black Fowler, 88, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, of congestive heart failure, at Simi Valley Hospital.
Born Jan. 18, 1912, in Brashear, Mo., he lived in Simi Valley for six years and had lived in Sun City for 19 years. He was a material analyst for Litton Systems for 20 years.
Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, Arleita Fowler of Simi Valley; son Russell Fowler of Simi Valley; daughters Gail Rich and Kristina Fowler, both of Simi Valley; and two grandchildren.
No service is planned.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Waldo Page, 88
SUN CITY - Waldo Kenneth Page, 88, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, of a stroke, at Menifee Valley Medical Center in Sun City.
Born Feb. 3, 1912, in Central City, Neb., he lived in Sun City for 28 years. He was a toolmaker for McCulloch Co. for 27 years.
Mr. Page is survived by his stepson, Richard Turek of Ottowa, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Miller-Jones Mortuary in Sun City. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Desert Lawn Park in Calimesa. Burial will follow.
Miller-Jones Mortuary Inc. is handling arrangements.
Bob Betts, 61
ESCONDIDO - Bob Betts, 61, died Monday, July 3, 2000, of a heart attack, in Fair Oaks.
Born Aug. 1, 1938, in Salt Lake City, he lived in Escondido for 28 years. He was a software engineer for NCR Corporation for 29 years and was the head supervisor for the city of Escondido Adult Softball program for 23 years.
Mr. Betts is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ann Betts of Escondido; mother Dorine Betts of Laguna Hills; sons and daughters-in-law Kirk and Robin Betts of Escondido, Robby and Teresa Betts of Fair Oaks and Rick and Valerie Betts of Danville; daughter and son-in-law Lisa and Jon Alegria of Escondido; brother and sister-in-law John and Patty Betts of Catskill, N.Y.; sisters and brother-in-law Diane and Thadd Pippin of Lake Arrowhead and Sue Murray of Mission Viejo; and grandchildren Brent Tyler, Austin, Vanessa, Brian, Cameron and Baylee.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1917 E. Washington in Escondido, with Bishop Kirk Betts officiating. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Bob Betts Memorial Fund, c/o San Diego County Credit Union, 150 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, Acct. 170001211.
Price Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.
Ella Martin, infant
ESCONDIDO - Ella Yuri Martin was stillborn on Thursday, July 6, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
Ella is survived by her mother and father, Patsy and Jimmy Martin of San Marcos; and grandparents Ilse and Arthur Martin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Toyoko Abelave of Honolulu.
A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 16, at St. Mary's Catholic Church Parish Hall, with Deacon Tom Maher officiating. A private burial will take place at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Harold Pio, 83
RAMONA - Harold J. Pio, 83, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at his home.
Born June 28, 1917, in Archbold, Ohio, he lived in Ramona since 1944. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps at age 16 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an aircraft metalsmith for North Island Naval Air Station for 32 years, retiring as foreman, and built the first PL-2 experimental airplane. He was a member of the Gray Panthers exercise group.
Mr. Pio is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eleanor K. Pio of Ramona; sons David Pio of Ramona, Richard Pio of Alaska, Donald Pio of San Diego and Ronald Pio of La Mesa; sister Avanelle Burns of Creston; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will beheld at 10 a.m. today, July 14, at Bonham Bros. & Lee Ramona Chapel. A private inurnment will take place Wednesday, July 19, at Ramona Nuevo Memory Gardens.
The family suggests memorial donations to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Bonham Bros. & Lee Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Mildred Bowers, 79
PAUMA VALLEY - Mildred Neel Bowers, 79, died Saturday, July 8, 2000, at her home.
Born Sept. 21, 1920, in Somerville, Tenn., she lived in Pauma Valley for 12 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Associates for Contemporary San Diego, the San Diego-Imperial Girl Scout Council, serving as sustaining membership chairman in 1970, Las Hermanas Chapter of the Children's Home Society, and the Women's Committee for the 25th Annual Flag & General Officer's Ball sponsored by the San Diego Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Bowers is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jack L. Bowers of Pauma Valley; sons Bruce Neel Bowers of Parker, Ariz., and Steven Scott Bowers of Menlo Park; daughters Anna Bowers Davidson of West Linn, Ore., and Robin Bowers Manos of Cold Springs Harbor, N.Y.; and grandchildren Ryan Neel Bowers, Berkley Ann Bowers, Geoffrey Scott Bowers, Andrew Kevin Bowers, Rachel Lauren Davidson and Max Bowers Manos.
A private family service is planned. Burial will take place at Fort Rosecrans National cemetery in Point Loma.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Children's Hospital, 3020 Children's Way, MC 5013, San Diego, CA 92123.
California Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Randolph Farrell, 72
CARLSBAD - Randolph Farrell, 72, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born Jan. 8, 1028, in Gylmont, Md., he lived in San Diego County for 45 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Korea and Vietnam, retiring as a gunnery sergeant in 1971.
Mr. Farrell is survived by his wife of 35 years, Evalyne Farrell of Carlsbad; daughter Terry Farrell of Carlsbad; grandchildren Crystal, Seaton and April; and great-grandchild Isaiaha.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, with Commander David Plank, USN Ret., officiating, and with full military honors.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Jeanne Koski-Goldsmith, 62
ESCONDIDO - Jeanne Louise Koski-Goldsmith, 62, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, at her home.
Born Oct. 10, 1937, in Bonneville, Wash., she lived in Escondido for 19 years. She was a homemaker and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 17 years.
Mrs. Koski-Goldsmith is survived by her husband of 37 years, Jerry Goldsmith of Escondido mother Martha Koski of Lawrence Welk Village; son and daughter-in-law Ken and Sarah Goldsmith of Escondido; daughter and son-in-law Julie and Tony Norton of Poway; and sister Erdine Walter of Fairfax, Va.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, with Dr. Vincent Colleta officiating. A private inurnment will take place at Finn Hill cemetery in Brush Prairie, Wash.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128; or Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025.
Alhiser-Comer Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Joe Dagne, 76
FALLBROOK - Joe Harold Dagne, 76, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born Sept. 7, 1923, in Glendale, he lived in Fallbrook for 13 years. He was a certified public accountant for 40 years and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Toastmasters International of Fallbrook and Vintage Car Club of Fallbrook.
Mr. Dagne is survived by his wife of 12 years, Audrey Joanne Dagne of Fallbrook; son John Douglas Dagne of Indio Springs; daughter Diana Christine Dagne of North Hollywood; brothers Fred Dagne of Hemet and Joe Val Dagne; and sister June D'Amico of Hemet.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society, 12405 Rancho Bernardo Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92128; or North County Humane Society, 3000 Las Palmas Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
