CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for July, 2010

Age: 79 years. Passed away in Petaluma on July 26, 2010. Loving husband of the late Shirley Wilson. He will be missed by his children: Gary, Linda and Cheryl; his grandchildren: Ashley, Tyler, Connor and Victoria and Coleton and his siblings, Laura and Bill and his beloved partner, May Gronberg. Rusty drove for Nielsen Freight Lines for over 30 years and was always looking for a round of golf or more opportunities to enjoy his friends and family. A viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma, CA.
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Surrounded by his family, Curtis peacefully went home to be with Jesus, His Savior on July 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Ann for 59 years; loving father to Frank (Marlene) of Berea, Ohio, Jane (Ron) and Susan (John) of Lebanon Oregon, Bruce (Sandra) of Redding, CA, and James (Sherry) of Santa Rosa. Proud grandfather of Lisa, Desirae, Rick, Brian, Luke, Robert, John, Austin and Jeremiah. Great-grandfather of Joe and Aubree; great-great-grandfather of Taiya. Born in Sacramento, CA, Curt was raised in Berkeley, CA. He joined the Navy and served in World War II. He worked for Pacific Bell for 35 years. He loved to golf, ride bikes, garage sales, second hand stores, Genealogy and computer games. He loved to joke. He sang You Are My Sunshine to all his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son Frank, granddaughter Lisa, parents Harry and Gertrude, brothers George, Frank and sisters Loretta and Phyllis. He is survived by his brother David and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Curtis was an active member of Northbay Christian Faith Center. He loved going to church and Bible study. He loved the Lord with all his heart. A viewing will be held on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. at Eggen & Lance Chapel at 1540 Mendocino Avenue. Services will be held at Eggen & Lance Chapel on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Officiated by Pastor Roger Keller. Followed by Military Honors at the Veterans Patio at Santa Rosa Memorial Park at 1900 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Followed by a reception at the Northbay Christian Faith Center, 920 Link Lane, Santa Rosa. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Northbay Christian Faith Center. Arrangements made under the care of ~ EGGEN & LANCE CHAPEL, 1540 MENDOCINO AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, 707-545-3747
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86, of Claremont, passed away July 23, 2010 at his Claremont home. He was born August 13, 1923 in Provo, Utah to James Perry Clayton and Elvira Snyder Clayton. His brother Keith, was four years older, and his mother died six months after Dean’s birth. Dean was then raised by grandparents and other family members. He married Madelyn Stringfellow August 3, 1945 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Dean enlisted in the Navy Air Corps during World War II, where he attended gunnery and machine schools, and learned to fly aircraft. He received Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Brigham Young University and became an elementary school teacher in Provo, and a teacher and principal in the Pomona Unified School District. After 40 years in education, Dean retired in 1988. Students, teachers, and parents loved and appreciated him. Dean and Madelyn raised three children in Claremont, where they lived for 46 years. Dean was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving in many varied callings. Dean is preceded in death by his wife, who passed only 8 weeks ago, and is survived by children James Gary Clayton, Susan Kay Clayton Zylstra, Michael Dean Clayton, their spouses, and nine grandchildren. Dean was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. His kindness, integrity, strength, generosity, and pure goodness have been an example to all. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 2nd at 10am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 728 E. Baseline in Claremont. Interment will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Claremont.
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age 81, of Alta Loma, CA. was born October 10th 1928 to Marion and Earl Sage and passed away, peacefully, July 23rd 2010. Dean graduated from Chaffey High School and Chaffey Community College. He furthered his education and graduated from ASU (Arizona State University) and remained an active Alumni throughout his life. Dean Sage had an Outstanding 20 year Career in the U.S. Air Force, which he loved. When he retired in 1974, he raised and breed Beautiful Macaws, created amazing Bonsais, collected art, told great stories and Loved to laugh! He will be greatly missed by his wife of 48 years, Carol Sage, brother Paul Sage, sons, Martin Sage and Dean Byrne, daughter Heidi Sage, daughter-in-law Beverly. His six grandchildren, Nicholas Sweem, Rielley Byrne, Nathan and Lynette Sweem, Noel Sweem, and Shane Byrne. His two great granddaughters Anabelle and Rebecca Sweem. A “Celebration of Life” will be planned to Honor Dean at a later date.
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SAMICK, John T.: 63; of Santa Barbara; died July 17; no services planned; arrangements by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary. STEWART, Susan E.: 63; of Santa Barbara; died July 23; service 11:30 a.m. today at Trinity Episcopal Church; interment to follow at Santa Barbara Cemetery; arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels. STEPHAN, Hilde P.: 101; of Lompoc, formerly of Santa Barbara; died July 25; no services planned; arrangements by McDermott-Crockett Mortuary.
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Daniel Zamorez
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Samuel Douglas DeBose Resident of Oakland was born in Mer Rouge Louisiana September 2, 1942. He departed this life July 23, 2010, at the …..
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Dennis Motta (62) of Torrance, CA passed peacefully from this life into heaven at home in the presence of many loving family members on July 24, 2010. He was born in Taunton, MA on January 26, 1948. In 1968 he joined the Navy and served his country proudly for 4 years (which included 2 tours of duty in Vietnam). Soon after his discharge Dennis settled in Southern California and was hired by Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services (a residential facility for troubled young boys and girls). He was originally hired to run the woodshop but soon worked his way up to become a program director. Dennis worked at Vista Del Mar for 35 years where he made many friends, helped many children and was well respected and highly thought of by everyone. Outside of work Dennis was very involved with his son’s activities. He became an assistant Boy Scout leader, a Little League baseball umpire, and a soccer referee. Dennis also spent many years doing volunteer work for the American Red Cross where he taught CPR and first aid classes. Dennis belonged to the do-it-yourself club. He loved to work in the yard, fix things, make things, and build things. Growing up close to Boston, Dennis was a huge Red Sox fan and had an incredible memory for “all things Red Sox”. Dennis had a wonderful sense of humor and had a way of looking at life through very clear eyes. He was preceded in death by his father, James Motta; and first wife, Cynthia Motta. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Kim; his son, Mitchell; stepdaughter (daughter), Wendy (Adam) Barry; stepdaughters, Anna (Jeff) Minnich and Renae Bishop. Dennis aka “Grandpa D”, leaves behind grandsons, Cody and Ian Bishop. Dennis aka “Papa” leaves behind granddaughter, Sydney Barry and grandson Gavin Barry; brother-in-law, Rick (Tracy) Trautner; nieces, Emily and Hannah Trautner; mother, Hilda Duarte; and stepfather, Joseph Duarte; hisone-of-a-kind sister, Diane Stevenson; brother-in-law, Frank Stevenson; his brother, Russell Motta; and a very special family friend, Rona Tomkinson. We celebrate his life. We mourn his passing. All who knew him have been changed for the better… and we are grateful. The family asks that memorial donations be made in Dennis’ name to Habitat for Humanity or Vitas Hospice Foundation, 990 W. 190th Street, Suite 120, Torrance, Ca 90502.There will be a memorial service for Dennis at Vista Del Mar Temple, 3200 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034 at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 6, 2010. Please sign the guest book at
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DESMOND ALEXANDER ALLIMAN May 27, 1940 ~ July 30, 2004 If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane, we would walk straight to Heaven and bring you home again. Our hearts still ache with sadness and in secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you so suddenly no one will ever know. You will live in our hearts forever. Sadly missed by: Your wife, children, grandchildren, relatives and friends
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Donald Eberle
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