After three years active duty, he joined the Reserves and served a total of 33 years in the Naval Construction Battalions, better known as the Seabees. She is preceded in death by said brothers and sisters; LaMar, Lois, Audrey, Bud, Rose, Al, and Mary Lou. During World War II, she was a welder at Ryan Aeronautical Aircraft fulfilling her duties as Rosie the Riveter. She graduated from Little Flower in Memphis and St Catharines College in Bardstown, Kentucky. He had a room full of colorful books on military history, and was an expert on the American Civil War. We are sad to announce that on February 16, 2023, at the age of 64, Susie Nelson of Corydon, Indiana, born in Rockport, Kentucky passed away. The family moved to California in 1955, where she later met William Huntington Jr. Born to Vernon D. Brooks and Mabel A. Peterson in Plentywood, MT, on July 24, 1928, Carol was the youngest of three children. She was born in San Diego to her parents Mary and James Crock and was the eldest of six children. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Andover. 11am. She loved everyone unconditionally and she will be missed beyond measure. She was a long-time resident of Vista, having moved to the area in 1958 when her husband, Richard Charles Sachs, was stationed at Camp Pendleton in the Marine Corp. In recognition of her outstanding service, she was awarded the VUSD Golden Apple award. A celebration of her life will be held on October 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the San Marcos United Methodist Church, 800 W. Mission Road in San Marcos, CA. He continued working in the business part-time right up to the end. Nancy Grace Royer, born December 10, 1939, passed away on January 19, 2018. 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and sister Isabel Gray. Donations may be made in Joys memory to the San Diego Zoo, Post Office Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112. She will always be remembered as a sweet & humble hometown girl that was completely devoted to her family. Maria married Martin Rojas on August 23, 1941. On a visit to Germany in 1981, Ed discovered toy soldiers and he soon began making hundreds of lead miniatures, which he painted with historically accurate uniforms. and siblings, Michael Connealy (brother) and Connie Kressin (sister) and many Interment Bethel Cemetery, Starkville, Mississippi. She loved gardening, flower arranging, art, music and her animals.Central in her life was her faith in Jesus Christ. August 21, 1951 February 2, 2020 Susie "Sue" Ann Nelson, 68, entered into rest on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Washington County Hospital in Washington, Kansas. He was born on February 7, 1939, in Piper City, Illinois, to the late Lorraine Ellen Warren and William Munson Moore. She was known to make pomegranate jelly -blood jelly as her grandson called it- from the fresh fruit in her garden. The Public is welcome for aCelebration of Life at1 PMonJanuary 7, 2017,at the Huntington Beach Baptist Church, 8121 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92646. Marla worked for the federal government for more than 36 years. Girls, Inc. of San Diego County http://www.girlsinc.org. Being involved in her community was extremely important to Dorie. be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, Oct 4, 2019 at Mira Mar National Cemetery, CA at She was so very special. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimers Association (alz.org). Toby played rocking chair softball and enjoyed many years coaching his daughters in softball, also coaching pony-colt baseball. She often worked as a substitute teacher, and sometimes taught special needs children at their homes. According to the funeral home, the following services have. her life. hers, was jumping on the back of her hubbys motorcycle and riding on to many She passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.Worthy was a self-made man, highly intelligent and well-read. Born in Summerland, CA in 1920, she married her sweetheart, Herbert C. Mahr, who built homes in the Fallbrook area after moving here in 1919. Bruce William Jamieson predeceased his mother Betty Brant Jamieson who died in Claremont 2/18/2017 and Rev. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Hope Church, Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido, Operation Hope in Vista, or a charity of your choice. Robbie and Jean exulted in the open road, majestic vistas, and meeting people. With a continued desire to give the family better opportunities, the family journeyed west to California, their final destination. Your email address will not be published. Marge was also involved in the Vista Historical Society, was part of PEO (Philanthropic Education for Women organization)a Christian group that believed in financially aiding young women in obtaining a higher education. Please email [email protected] to let us know. He was born June 17, 1924 in Romania, the son of Matteau and Sophia nee Morz Krestel. Later he became a building inspector and enjoyed using his skills to ensure buildings we to code and safe. Bob lived in Vista for 52 years, where he was an active member of St. Francis of Assisi Church and the Amigos de Vista Lions Club. Susie worked and retired from Sweetheart Cup Corporation in June 2002. Since we are unable to have a funeral service due to COVID-19, please visit our memorial page,www.forevermissed.com/robert-john-fisherand leave your favorite memory or photo of Bob, or the next time you have a beer, choose a Guinness, and raise a glass to a great man that will be dearly missed. Fred met Vicki Monahan in 1992 and they fell in love, finally getting married in 2005. Ruth Schilberg, a former resident of Vista CA, passed away after a brief illness on July 4, 2016. Nancy was very prolific with arts & crafts, which she sold at craft fairs around San Diego County. She was married to Jim Booth on January 21, 1958. Within their 32 years of marriage the couple had five children, Vera, Larry, Jerry (Rochelle), Maurice, and Vicki. This was so her. A funeral servicewasheld on Monday, March 9th at 9:30 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street, Middletown. Michael Krestel, age 93, of Aurora, IL, peacefully passed away with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Alden Gardens in Aurora, IL. During her life, she was also involved with the local chapters of Panhellenic and Alpha Chi Omega sorority alumnae, the Olive Teachers group, the Sons of Norway as well as the Vista Historical Society. For those that knew him, Jack had a keen intellect, a sharp sense of humor and an overriding sense of honor and fair play. They were married September 7, 1945 in Chapel Hill, NC. It was Hawaiian themed. She had been a member of First Lutheran Church of Vista, and of late, San Marcos Lutheran Church. However, Craigs true love was music. Her mother remarried and moved Nancy and her two brothers Donald and Gerald to Vista, when she was in junior high. Linda is survived by; her husband of 61 years, Richard Schroeder; son, Robert (Pauline) Schroeder, daughter, Laura (Richard) Volkoff; Grandchildren, Danica Schroeder, Nichol Schroeder, Maria Volkoff, and Jack Volkoff. Prior to retiring, he worked for decades as a FarmersInsurance agent. He served as mayor from 1978 1980. Jean also enjoyed studying one year at UMASS, Amherst. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susie Nelson to pay them a last tribute. She is survived by her daughter Jill Jorgensen (Butch) of Bellevue, NE; grandson Ron Howard (Susan); great grandson Austin of Vista, CA; Brad Howard (Melissa), great grand daughters Addison & Brooklyn of Vista, CA; grand daughter Summer McGriff (Ajay) great grand daughter Amarah & great grandson Jalen of Temecula, CA. For over 50 years, JD was a dues-paying member of the Chicago Masonic Lodge. They were members of the Bounder Unlimited and Thousand Trails. When not building for others, Celia supported Manuel through many home renovation projects, even through the construction of one of their personal homes from the ground up. Funeral services will be held at Legacy Funeral Home 10702 West Peoria Road Sun City, Arizona, 85351 at 10:00 AM Friday May 12,2017Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 9925 West Thomas Road in Avondale, Arizona, 85392, Ivy Joseph Bodin Jr. July 4, 1939 April 3, 2017. She was a ladys lady who maintained a prim & proper dress and a Southern-Friendly attitude. Obituaries . His leadership skills were evident in everything he undertook. He was a proud Step-Dad to LaVernes son, Daniel. Dotti is survived by husband, Barrett Glenn Jones; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and June Jones of Los Altos, CA; and sister and brotherin-law, Nancy and Tom DeChant of Gig Harbor, WA. loving embrace Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageously fought battle with Wilma was born August 10, 1925, in her grandmothers parlor in Capay Rancho, California. He returned home and him and Jean were married on June 30, 1945. Russ never hesitated to help provide that care and he showered lots of love on Daniel and LaVernes other children. Sue continued her education at NCK Technical College in Beloit, where she graduated with her Licensed Practical Nurse degree in 1978. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. The marriage was a new life for each as they traveled, made an Alaska Cruise, Zip-lined, took senior bus trips, and many visits to the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. He lettered in track and basketball and was a football standout making the varsity squad his sophomore year (1954). Would you like to offer Susie Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? After marrying, she directed her talents to raising her family and being active in her community. Ruth became a clown, Jingles The Clown, performing at childrens parties and on public boardwalks with other clowns. Being a nonsmoker and nondrinker made it kind of rough. Two years after moving to California Mel and Elsie welcomed their fourth child. During her life, she was also involved with the local chapters of Panhellenic and Alpha Chi Omega sorority alumnae, the Olive Teachers group, the Sons of Norway as well as the Vista Historical Society. The family enjoyed many adventures, crisscrossing the country with road trips, dune buggying in the desert, boating and waterskiing at the Colorado River, RV camping, amongst many others. I will miss my friend and brother, Russell E. Burns. Mina was deeply loved and a truly wonderful and beautiful lady. His son Jim and wife Donna, their children, Nathan and Shannon; three great-grandchildren, Malachi, Makala, and Makena. At the same time, Chris founded a post-production company in Santa Monica called Brass Knuckles Editorial. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Susie was also an active member of CMCD (Coalition of Montana Concerned with Disabilities).