Martha Bauer, 85
CARLSBAD - Martha C. Bauer, 85, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at Life Care Center of Vista.
Born March 13, 1915, in Pennsylvania, she lived in Carlsbad for 13 years.
Mrs. Bauer was preceded in death by her mother, Angelina Colarusso; her father, Theodore Colarusso Sr.; and her husband, William C. Bauer Sr. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, William Bauer Sr. of Washington and John and Patricia Bauer of Carlsbad; sister Margaret Miscannon of Allentown, Pa.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
A private funeral service is planned. Her cremains will be scattered at sea.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Joe Jordan, 73
VISTA - Joe Thomas Jordan, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at his home.
Born April 29, 1927, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., he lived in Vista for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars, retiring as a captain after 25 years. He was also a general contractor for 13 years.
Mr. Jordan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sophie A. Jordan of Vista; son Michael Jordan of Orangeburg, S.C.; daughter Sandra Lampich of Alpine; and grandchildren Joseph, Shawna, Michael and Christina.
A private cremation is planned with a graveside service to take place at a later date at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, with full military honors.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Chau Doan, 49
OCEANSIDE - Chau Minh Doan, 49, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at his home.
Born Dec. 9, 1950, in Quezon City, Republic of the Philippines, he lived in Oceanside for 25 years. He was an inventory control specialist for Continental Motors for 10 years.
Mr. Doan is survived by his wife, Leesann Doan of Oceanside; sons Johnson M. Doan of Los Angeles and Jackson Doan of Oceanside; daughters Jeannette Bumgat of San Jose and Jennifer Doan, Rachel Saxton and Louisa Masaniai, all of Oceanside; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Old Church at Mission San Luis Rey, with the Rev. Michael Pham of St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
John Steusel, 83
VISTA - John Steusel Jr., 83, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at his home.
Born May 21, 1917, in Grand Rapids, Mich., he lived in Vista for 17 years and had lived in El Cajon for eight years. He was a sheet metal worker for more than 25 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Steusel is survived by his son, Paul V. Steusel of Vista; daughter Judith Ann Norton of Kingman, Ariz.; sister Nell Ross O'Neil of Wadsworth, Nev.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held. A private cremation is planned, with inurnment at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Douglas Collier, 68
RIVERTON, Wyo. - Douglas Collier, 68, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, of cancer, at his home.
Born Oct. 28, 1932, in Owen, Wis., he lived in grew up in Washington and moved to Escondido in 1949. He served in the California National Guard for several years and did active duty with the Sixth Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Riverton, serving as elder. He was a service representative and district manager of an oil company for more than 40 years and enjoyed collecting toy cars and service station memorabilia. He worked for Warehouse Furniture and Sun Motors and was a community bus driver for the Senior Center.
Mr. Collier was preceded in death by his mother and father, and by his sister, Donna Tricinella. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Joyce Lorene Smith Collier of Riverton; son and daughter-in-law Robert and Belva Collier; sister and brother-in-law Darla and Robert Broady; grandsons Gabriel and Joshua; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riverton, with the Rev. Bret Schroeder officiating. Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial donations to Trinity Lutheran School, 419 E. Park, Riverton, Wyo. 82501.
Davis Funeral Home Inc. in Riverton is handling arrangements.
Harold Sharp, 86
ESCONDIDO - Harold S. Sharp, 86, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Palomar Medical Center.
He was born June 6, 1914, in Murray, Utah, and graduated from the University of Utah. He taught school for five years and was a self-employed businessman for 30 years.
Mr. Sharp is survived by his wife of 60 years, Amy McBride Sharp; daughter and son-in-law Sandra and Jim Smithling of Fullerton; grandchildren Christi, Sean and Shannon; and nieces and nephews Toni Kener, Margo Clements and Pat McBride.
Viewing will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at McLeod Mortuary in Escondido. A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Borden Road in San Marcos. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Murray City cemetery in Murray, Utah.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Judith Utter, 50
SAN DIEGO - Judith Carol Utter, 50, died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, of leukemia, in La Jolla.
Born June 11, 1950, in Inglewood, she lived in San Diego for 50 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Utter was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Cheatham; and her father, Dayton Acock. She is survived by her husband, David Utter of San Diego; stepsons and daughters-in-law Gary and Linda Utter of British Columbia and Dan and Gina Utter of Phoenix; stepdaughter and son-in-law Erin and Sean Ciemiewicz of San Diego; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Carol Acock of Albany; sister Barbara Welsh of Escondido; three grandchildren; nieces Jessie Acock of Albany and Jennifer Welsh, both of Escondido; and nephew Jeff Welsh of Escondido.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at Mount Soledad Presbyterian Church in La Jolla.
Bayview Cremation & Burial Services in San Diego is handling arrangements.
Isabelle Francavilla, 82
ESCONDIDO - Isabelle Maryann Francavilla, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Escondido.
Born April 21, 1918, in Greenville, N.H., she lived in Escondido for 3 1/2 years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Francavilla was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Francavilla, on Sept. 21, 1994. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Louis and Helen Francavilla of La Palma; daughter and son-in-law Jean and Danny McKay of Medicine Lodge, Kan.; sisters Florence Cook of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Jeanette Cook of Las Vegas; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Church of the Resurrection, with the Rev. David Serrano officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Palm Springs Mausoleum in Cathedral City.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Herman Haynes, 75
OCEANSIDE - Herman V. Haynes, 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born March 21, 1925, in Jurdon, Ky., he lived in Oceanside for 36 years. He worked for the civil service in the maintenance department at Camp Pendleton and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a sergeant major. He earned a bachelor of science degree from San Diego State and enjoyed painting.
Mr. Haynes was preceded in death by his mother, Flora Haynes; and his father, William Haynes. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Constance Haynes of Oceanside; sons and daughter-in-law Robert and Shirley Haynes of Carlsbad and Carl Haynes of San Diego; daughters and son-in-law Mauretia and Bill Anderson of Oceanside and Diana Romo of Escondido; brothers and sister-in-law Fred Haynes of Yuma, Ariz., and Delbert and June Haynes of Potts Camp, Mississippi; sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Harold Bernero of Phoenix, Mattie and Bob Mosby of Austin, Texas, and Jennie Mae Braddock of Ripley, Mississippi; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, with Lonnie Castille officiating.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Suite N, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
W. Ray Poindexter, 79
CARLSBAD - W. Ray Poindexter, 79, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, in Carlsbad.
Born Feb. 16, 1921, in Everton, Mo., he lived in Carlsbad for the past 12 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He graduated from Northwestern University Medical School and was a practicing psychiatrist for more than 50 years. He is the author of The Poindexter Organization, which applies transactional analysis to industry.
Dr. Poindexter is survived by his wife, Midge Poindexter; daughters Linda Poindexter, Laurie Poindexter DiPietro and Melissa Poindexter; sister Beverly Poindexter; and grandchildren Justin Brown and Madison DiPietro.
A private service will be held in Northern California.
The family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of the North Coast, 5421 Avenida Encinas, Suite N, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Martha Gascon, 84
OCEANSIDE - Martha Gascon, 84, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born Jan. 30, 1916, in Jalisco, Mexico, she lived in Oceanside for 45 years. She was a hairdresser before retiring in May 1978.
Mrs. Gascon was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Gascon, in January 1965. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Thelma Gascon and Delbert and Patti Gascon, all of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law Martha G. and Fred Martinez of Oceanside; brother and sister-in-law Steve and Celia Moreno of La Puente; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Viewing was held and a rosary recited on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Eternal Hills Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. today, Nov. 8, at Eternal Hills Mortuary. Interment will follow at Eternal Hills Memorial Park.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Elizabeth Macy, 87
OCEANSIDE - Elizabeth A. Macy, 87, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born May 25, 1913, in Pidgeon, Mich., she lived in Oceanside for 11 years. She worked for the state of California before retiring in 1985.
Mrs. Macy was preceded in death by her husband, Griffin Henry Macy in December 1974. She is survived by her son, David Macy of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law Suzanne and Rod Johnson of Fresno; and three grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Interment followed.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Mary Skinner, 82
VISTA - Mary Eleanor Skinner, 82, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at Life Care Center of Vista.
Born Dec. 8, 1917, in Massachusetts, she lived in Vista for 52 years. She was a homemaker for 65 years.
Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by her son, Edward Joseph Phillips, in 1999; and her husband, Richard L. Skinner, in 1984. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Richard L. Skinner of San Diego, William H. Skinner of Vista and James R. and Bonnie Skinner of Oceanside; daughters and sons-in-law Eleanor R. and Edward Phillips of Oceanside, Irene O'Dell and Marion and Walter Odom, all of Escondido, Dorothy Hollinghead of Alabama and Priscilla Lowe of Vista; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at San Marcos Lutheran Church. A private cremation is planned with cremains to be scattered at sea.
The family suggests memorial donations to Odyssey Hospice, 9449 Balboa Ave., Suite 311, San Diego, CA 92123.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Winthrop Hibberd, 38
VISTA - Winthrop B. Hibberd, 38, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, of a heart attack, at his home.
Born Feb. 11, 1962, in Philadelphia, he lived in Vista. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea, where he spent 2 1/2 years as a prisoner of war.
Mr. Hibberd is survived by his daughter, Denise Hibberd of Paso Robles; grandson John Odom of Paso Robles; aunt Connie Brener of Vista; and two cousins of Vista.
Allen Bros. Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Eugene Hatfield, 77
ESCONDIDO - Eugene McFarland Hatfield, 77, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Escondido.
Born April 15, 1923, in Billings, Mont., he lived in Escondido for seven years. He worked for Teamsters Local 683 before retiring in 1978. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, surviving the bombing of the USS Lexington in the Coral Sea. He witnessed the bombing of Hiroshima and was onboard the ship where the peace treaty with the Japanese was signed.
Mr. Hatfield was preceded in death by his son, John Doolittle, in March. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ruth Hatfield of Escondido; sons Kelly P. Hatfield of Santee and Thomas C. Doolittle of Escondido; daughters and sons-in-law Teri Renee and Bronco Beachler, F. Susan Doolittle and Teri and Jay Bradley; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
A memorial service for family and close friends will be held from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the family home, with the Rev. Paul Kugler officiating. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association, 2750 Fourth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Caring Cremation Services is handling arrangements.
Evelyn Meyers, 97
DEL MAR - Evelyn Myrle Meyers, 97, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at Carlsbad by the Sea Convalescent Home.
Born Dec. 23, 1902, in St. Louis, Mo., she lived in Del Mar. She was a homemaker for 76 years.
Mrs. Meyers was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Meyers, in 1985. She is survived by her daughters, Ellie Ritchie of Leucadia and Marilyn Raymond of Haigu, Hawaii; grandchildren Jeff Ritchie of Las Vegas and Beth Poisson of Chevy Chase, Md.; and great-grandchildren Christine and Nicole Poisson, both of Chevy Chase.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Burial will follow.
The family suggests memorial donations to Rancho Coastal Humane Society, PO Box 230605, Encinitas, CA 92023.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Colleen Davies, 74
FALLBROOK - Colleen Shea Davies, 74, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born Oct. 14, 1926, in Kosciusko, Miss., she lived in Fallbrook for two years. He was a member of the Fallbrook Newcomers Club in Fallbrook.
Mrs. Davies is survived by her husband of 53 years, Capt. Henry E. Davies, USN Ret., of Fallbrook; son Hank Davies of Seattle; and brother James P. "Pat" Shea of Fallbrook.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Riverside National Cemetery. Burial will follow.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 3640 Fifth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101; or the American Diabetes Association, 225 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
