CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for February, 2010

OCEANSIDE - Kathleen Marie Bazner, 45, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2010. She was born May 26, 1964 in Livonia, Michigan, daughter of …..
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Barbee, Beverly (Belisle), 79, formerly of Long Beach, California, passed away Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, in Davenport, Iowa. She was born to the late John and Edna Belisle on October 18, 1930, in Long Beach, California. Beverly graduated from Wilson High School in 1948. She married the late Robert Barbee in 1949. They started their life together in Long Beach also living in Westminster and Orange, California, and Tempe, Arizona. Beverly was an active member of The Ebell Junior Club of Long Beach. She loved to play bridge and square dance, and took many trips with her husband in their motor home. Beverly is survived by two sons, Kim Barbee and his wife Diane, of Saint Helens, Oregon, and Ron Barbee and his wife Laurie, of Davenport, Iowa. She also is survived by two grandsons, Brandon Barbee and his wife Heather of La Habra, CA, and Dustin Barbee and his wife Rachel of Aloha, OR. A memorial service in Southern California will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to The
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Allison Borland Close Resident of Forestville Died peacefully at her home in Forestville on February 10th, 2010 at the age of 87. She was …..
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CARL E. WATSON 93, of Alta Loma passed away February 24, 2010 at his residence in Alta Loma. He was born March 22, 1916 in Alliance, Ohio and lived in Alta Loma for 22 years. Carl worked as a Sales Manager for 30 years at JG Durand Co. and was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Upland, CA. Carl was a proud WWII Army Air Corp Pilot with strong character, dign ity and integrity. He loved life and lived each day to the fullest. He had a deep love of big bands and classical music, he also enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, bible study, reading, writing and calligraphy. He was preceded in death by parents James & Naomi Watson, wife Bernese Watson and son David Watson. Carl is survived by companion, Socks (the family dog), daughter-in-law Robyn Watson and grandson Christopher Watson. Carl was loved by many and will be missed by all. Memorial Services wi ll be held at 2PM on March 6, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church, 869 N. Euclid Ave., Upland, CA. 91786.
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Carma Wilson 52, of Marysville passed away February 26, 2010. Services are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of Holycross Memorial Services.
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Christy Kearney 62 years old, died at home on February 20 with her loving husband, Richard, and her daughters, Heidi and Marcy, who she cherished and respected immensely. She fought metastatic breast cancer for six years with incredible dignity, resilience, grace and a sense of humor. Christy will have a profound lasting impact on so many lives and will live forever in our hearts. Christy was an amazingly generous and caring person who had the rare ability to bring out the best in people. Her generosity was nurtured by her departed mother, Margrethe, and her strength and resilience were fostered by her living father, John. She was an extraordinary nurse who gave such compassionate and competent care to AIDS patients in underserved populations prior to life-saving drugs, to home hospice patients, and to her mother in her final years. At the end of her nursing career, Christy became a nursing instructor who was esteemed by her students for her ability to instill the importance of compassionate care. She continued to use her compassion and creativity as a frequent volunteer in Marcy’s kindergarten class. The greatest love and joy of Christy’s life was her family. She was thrilled that Heidi and Marcy are happily married to sensitive and supportive son-in-laws, Jaeger and Steven. She was elated to spend so much joyous time with her three grandchildren, Desmond, Delilah, and Theo during the past four years, with frequent sleepovers being the highlight. Family get-togethers and vacations, especially a trip last year to Disneyland, provided tremendous happiness and fulfillment to Christy. Her dearly loved sister, Peggy, brother-in-law, John, nephew, Conor, and niece, Marisa, were an integral part of many of these family get togethers. Christy was very proud to see the growth and maturity in Conor and Marisa. Her spirits also were raised by frequent visits from her loving cousin, Karen, including a visit only a few weeks before Christy’s death. In honor of Christy’s unbounded generosity, the family encourages donations to either the U’ilani Fund or Art for Recovery.
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Clyde Blaine Eller Died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He left with dignity. He tried to make the world a better place, devoting his life to public health. He worked for the Public Health Service and then for the Environmental Protection Agency from its’ founding until his retirement in 1981. He retired as Director of Enforcement for the Western Region based in San Francisco. He raised four children and got to become friends with all of his eight grandchildren. He loved life, travel, the outdoors and all its wondrous beauty. He was an intellectual and a compassionate humanist. He was dedicated to many civic organizations and to his church, the Unitarian Universalists, as its ideals of community and respect for all appealed to his values and beliefs. But most of all, in all his life, he loved his wife Linda, with whom he was married for almost 67 years. A Memorial Service in his memory will be held at the Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, March 13th at 3:00. The family would like to thank his many friends, the ministry of MDUUC, the pastoral care of FUCO and Vitas Hospice for the care they provided him. Memorial Gifts can be made to The nature Conservancy, The, and The Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church.
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Mr. John Crane, Sr. Resident of Berkeley Entered into eternal rest on Monday, 2/22/10 in Alameda, CA. Public Viewing will be held on Tuesday, …..
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Damien Arthur Suttle Oct. 24, 1981-Feb. 29, 2008 Damien’s flight from this world emblemized his struggle with life. Named for Hesse’s Max Demian, at 16, he embraced his name and its ambiguity (sage, saint, Satan). Over the next ten years, Damien touched many people. His unassuming manner invited acquaintances to open up to him and friends to christen him family. These he would regale with jokes, stories, and cyber business schemes. His genuineness forged life-long friendships with his listeners. And he loved his family. At 16 he also came under the spell of bi-polar disease. He stoically suffered its dark side in silence. His death was a shock. Unreality reigned for a month. The rawness of our pain has scabbed over but remains. His enduring spirit continues to waft through our minds (and seize our hearts) as if he were still here. Damien inspired his friends and family with his energy, charm, and good nature. He connected us with each other and introduced us to so many of life’s little pleasures. The trees planted in his honor are flourishing, and as you behold them, you may see his face smiling at you from the lofty boughs and hear his voice in the wind.
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DAVID U. ARMENTA Age 61, a resident of Los Angeles for 25 years, passed away on February 17, 2010, at home. He was born in San Bernardino, CA. David was a Teacher for Riverside & L.A. School Dist ricts for 23 years. He was also an excellent Guitarist. He is survived by his mother, Mary U. Armenta; daughter, Naomi Mary Armenta; brothers, Richard U. (Maria) Armenta and Jack J. (Valerie) Armenta; nieces and nephews, Rachel and Theodore, Andrena & Jack Jr.; host of extended family & friends. Visitation: Monday, March 1, 2010, 5-8 P.M. - Rosary at 7 P.M. at Mt. View Mortuary. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at 10 A.M. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment following at Mt. View Cemetery. Please visit www.mtview sanbernardino.com to offer condolences.
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