Susie Nelson. Toby volunteered at the Methodist Church Soup Kitchen. Norman Eugene Thomas, a 1968 graduate of Vista High School, Palomar College, and Fullerton State majoring in glass art, passed away May 21, 2015. She often worked as a substitute teacher, and sometimes taught special needs children at their homes. It was almost impossible to be in her company and not share a smile or laugh aloud; for the makeup of her nature included a beautiful smile, a gentle touch, a loving heart and most of all, the love of Christ. In 1937 he enlisted in the US Army. Directly following the service, there will be a gathering of friends and family at the home of Tim and Judy Black in Vista. Donations requested to go to the Vista Boys & Girls Club. She greatly enjoyed playing the piano, performing for the public while teaching classes for many years. These donations will be used to establish a permanent memorial to Mel. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. The celebration will be held at the Vista Elks Lodge No. She was the Summer Camp Director for the Scouts for several years in the town of Vista, California. He is survived by his brother Wayne Campbell (also a fisherman) and wife Sonya of Valley Center, CA; his sisters Laura Campbell Stewart and fianc James Frazer of Lakeville, MA; Ellen Campbell Scarborough and husband Glen of Texarkana, AR; Marlene Campbell and husband Ellis McDaniel of Fouke, AR; and 3 children Nicole, Anthony, and Adorah. We love you. The family will be planning a private service. In 1977, he was elected to the Vista City Council. She was a member of 4H and sang in the church choir and played the piano. As one of the founding members of Auto Red Devils stunt team, he was contracted by the Argentine government to tour Argentina during a three year period, where he met his wife Marta. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Joyce was fiercely proud of and devoted to her family, profession, and friends, and the students she taught during her long teaching career junior high school in Denver, CO and Riverside, CA and more than 20 years teaching English atFallbrook Union High School. Fred leaves behind his brother John Gross and sister Joanie Laib, two daughters Nicole Rouette and Renee Hinely, his stepdaughter Meagin M. Scott and seven grand- children, Max, Zoe, Sam and Lizzy Rouette, Arabella M. Scott and Makayla and Sarah Hinely. Mina Jo Sirovy, PhD had a knack for attracting lovely people who simply needed someone to help them navigate back to sanity or to sane situations. He was a Navy (BMCM) man for many years, serving 3 tours in Vietnam. She was preceded by husbands Robert Bartlebaugh and Donald Moss. Elaine was a volunteer with the Tri-City Hospital Auxiliary and had over 2200 hours of service. Ken retired two years ago from Leidos Inc. after a long and distinguished career in program and proposal management. Christopher was born at Camp Lejune Marine Corps Base, North Carolina April, 15, 1953, to James and Carolyn Radlinski. He worked as a technical programmer for several companies. Fred began working for the Oceanside-Carlsbad Unified School District in 1953 as a bus driver. His services will be held on August 4th, 2022, at St. Peters Catholic Church in Fallbrook CA at 11am followed by a celebration of life at the Vista Optimist Club. She was preceeded in death by her parents Bill and Marion Alexander,and brother William Alexander. Don graduated with and Associate of Arts degree from Palomar College in Geology. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Mrs. Booth was born December 8, 1937, in Maui, Hawaii, to Gloria and Lloyd Duran. She was devoted to her family.Looking to better herself and her childrens lives, she pursued her passion of medicine and helping others, and put herself through college. and U.C. His extraordinary academic inclination brought Dick to Northwestern University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1952. Russ was also very proud of his military service with the U.S. Army and he was an advocate of Veterans affairs and benefits. He will be interred at the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell in a private ceremony. other community organizations. He grew up in Grangeville, Idaho. Barney is survived by his wife, Donna; sons Byron Pug and Stephen; Stepdaughter Deborah Braun; 5 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. Please email thevistapress@gmail.com to let us know. A fruit packer for King Salad Avocado Co. she once bragged she was asked to pack a box of avocados to be sent to the newly crowned Queen Elizabeth II. She loved everyone unconditionally and she will be missed beyond measure. He passed away in August 1995 after 38 years of marriage.. Mary was born on May 26, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and grew up in nearby Owasso, Oklahoma. In Vista, she was a supervisor with Boroughs for 25 years. Over the years he continued to work in the insurance business, Johnson and Wood in Carlsbad and finally with Alta Vista Insurance owned by George and Marge Francis. Susie worked and retired from Sweetheart Cup Corporation in June 2002. He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17, served a two-year enlistment, and was recalled to service when the Korean War began. He died of congestive heart and kidney failure at Tri-City Hospital. All I knew, he once told his family, Is that Yudam-ni was too damn far. But the long march was only the beginning, and Ed soon became a participant in the historic, decisive battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Len Charles Carter of Vista, California, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at home. Mr. Madison was born in Kansas City, MO. Kenneth (Ken) R. Pope was suddenly and sadly taken on March 1, 2018 at the age of 78. Mildred Elaine (Schumacher) Meyer, 96 years of age, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege, Nebraska. She was known to make pomegranate jelly -blood jelly as her grandson called it- from the fresh fruit in her garden. A must was the 6:45am Sunday morning football and Bloodys at the Westin beach bar. JD is survived by his wife, Phyllis Baird Burditt (Valley Center CA), his daughter, Karen Taylor (Vista CA) , his stepdaughter Kathleen Morgan (San Diego CA), his stepsons, Jim Bruso, Jr. (WA), Bob Bruso (MO), Scott Bruso (Valley Center CA) and Alan Bruso (WA), his sisters, Connie Raymond (TX), Colene Mason (AZ), Modene Floyd (OK) and 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Lindy started the first Girl Scout On May 18, 2022, Mary S. Tillman passed away at the age of 98. She was married to Charles Ed Daniel on November 28, 1962, in Memphis, Tennessee. Jean continued to be active in her community. Whose obit are you referring to? Susie Mae Nelson Obituary It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. She was also a mainstay of the Jewish community in San Diegos north county. Doug was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Beverly Edwards. Friedl Opacity June 7, 1914 April 6, 2016. After moving to Encinitas, Pat continued making trips with the local Ski Club to Tahoe, Mammoth, and beyond; as well as a yearly boat house party on Lake Powell. She was Director of Education for the Erie County Dept. Ivy was also instrumental in producing a walking tour guide of the grounds defining each of these roses. At two, he escaped from a fenced backyard and was found a mile away trying to cross the busy Rosecrans Blvd. at Ciao Ristorante Italianio Banquet Room at 2015 E Vista Way, Vista. Larry worked doing drywall and concrete construction. Joyce was a dedicated member of the Fallbrook community. Evie worked as a preschool teacher for the City of Vista and later moved to the travel and tours department at the City, going to work for Kulture Karavan. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Dorothy and Carol, and two brothers, Bobby and Clyde. Neil Wallace Shireman died November 16, 2020, at his home in St. George, Utah, at the age of 91. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. She served as membership chair and then as club president. She is survived by : her children, Scott M. Cox of Corydon, Robby Faulkenburg (Tabby Lone) of Corydon and Michelle R. Cox of New Albany; her grandchildren, Ryan McNeary and Hayden Faulkenburg; and her siblings, Willie Baize and Rene Baize. Memorial services will be held at Arcadia Place, 1080 Arcadia Ave., Vista, Ca. You have permission to edit this article. She was a gifted artist in multiple media including woodcuts, stained glass, and photography, especially black & white portraits. When he was 10 years old, he, his mother and his little sister moved to their ranch in Vista, California. She is survived by : her friend Glenna; her grandchildren, Sammi, Johnathan, Mariann, Kurtis Weekley (Cheyana), Brylee Weekley, Sammantha VanHoose, Anika Engstrom (Eric), Marianne McCarty (Chris), Jessica Jones (Eric) and Brody Weekley; her children, Cecil McCoy (Lorree) of Kemp, TX, Susan Weekley (Sam) of Layman, Ohio, John C. Nelson, III of Vincent and Annie Nelson of Cambridge, Ohio; her great grandchildren, Johnathan McCoy and Christopher Jr; and her siblings, Laverna Syrus (Ron) of Iverness, FL, Syd Hornsby of Marion, Dorothy Gillenwater of Mason, WV, David Cain of Mason, WV and Butch Cain of Mason, WV. Doug is survived by brother Stephen and spouse Judith Edwards of Costa Mesa California, brother David and spouse Corinne Edwards of Corona California, his children Michael Scott and spouse Janice Edwards of Oceanside California, Gregory and spouse Amy Edwards of Kettle Falls Washington, Nancy Edwards of Vista California. The family moved to California in 1955, where she later met William Huntington Jr. He was a boy scout of the Vista Chapter at the age of 10, and after high school attended Mesa College in San Diego. Let the family know you are thinking of them. other women on farms, then to Navy V-112 unit, Chapel Hill, NC, where she worked Margaret was the youngest of three daughters, her sisters, Mildred Everitt and Delores Bailer, both pre-deceased her. 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. Olsen, an Iowa farm boy and former Army Technical Sgt., studying business on the G.I. Here they volunteered for the Middletown Historical Society and the Godfrey Library. Later, he worked for Brown & Vogt before opening his own land planning and civil engineering firm, invested in real estate, and designed and built spec homes. During his time, Jean met a handsome young man, Albert AJ Barnebee who would become her husband. Although married only a short time, Len and Lisa spent three years as a couple before deciding to marry. Any info would help! Every Saturday Fresh fruits and vegetables, vendor booths. The family wishes to express appreciation for the many messages of condolence. She was born on August 21, 1951, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Rex Eugene Swihart, Sr. and Betty B. Boling. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, May 24th, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church on East Vista Way in Vista, California. Mina Jo Sirovy, PhD (Doctor of Psychology) born August 19th, 1934 in Polson Mt, changed residence from Oceanside Ca on October 31st, 2015 to go live in Heaven with all the other angels. He died in 1984. Those records remain unbroken. Being involved in her community was extremely important to Dorie. In recent years Russ was fighting conditions that were the result of his military service in Vietnam. Donations may be made to Hospice of the North Coast. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. After 30 years of Naval service, JD retired in 1976. Richard worked for Hughes Aircraft in Culver City and later in Carlsbad until 1978, when he left to run his own business, San Diego Floor Covering Supplies, in San Marcos. February 16, 2023 Concurrent with his university graduation, Richard was commissioned as a 2d Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. The business expanded to add facilities in San Marcos, El Cajon, and National City, and for many years his customers were greeted with a generous smile and a story. Susie confessed hope and belief in Jesus Christ at an early age. Nancy was a majorette for the Vista High School marching band, of which she is depicted in a wall mural, painted in the historical district of downtown Vista. Simultaneously, he went to night school at Long Beach State University and earned a driver education and driver training credential. (She used to cheer on the Chargers but that ended abruptly when they left SD). Themoney raised funded two new fire stations, thesports park, and the new city hall civic center, aswell as other city construction projects.Bernie became president of the Friends ofthe Library in 2004 and remained president for 6years. She obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Television Production from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She was a vital part of writing the Pulmonary Rehab programs and getting the insurance industry to recognize it. Rest In Peace, Nanna. Just like everything else he did in his lifetime, he fought for his life with every bit of strength he had in him. Their contributions persist to this day as beautiful landscaping along Middlefield road. Mel was born December 1, 1930, in Arthur, IL, the heart of Illinois Amish country. They had been married 55 years. There will be an informal gathering to share memories of Joanie on Sunday, February 18, beginning at 11:00 am, at the Webb home. Chauntel Marie Connealy-Brummel, 56 of Vista, California Born in Ingelwood, CA, December 26, 1962, our beloved He went on to be named Player of the Year in 1958 and 1959. He had a zest for life and he wasnt afraid of hard work. Memorial Service was held on October 12, 2019. Burial Service/Final Resting Place Saturday, November 4, 10:30am Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 5835 West Slauson Ave, Culver City, CA Reception immediately following (information to be provided at Holy Cross). They also enjoyed family vacations camping in National Parks in their teardrop trailer. Larry is preceded in death by his father Nicanor Alvarado and his sister Rachel Castillo. Both were educators in the local school district and they remained in Vista until Carls death in 1982. As a career marine family, Ed and Evie and their three children bounced between coasts several times, beginning their life together in North Carolina, and after many moves with the Marine Corps, landed and planted themselves in Vista, California. George and Kay had many adventures across the globe and enjoyed making friends along the way. Their daughter, Jan Mahr Owen, still resides on the Mahr Ranch here managing the grove her parents planted. Robbie and Jean exulted in the open road, majestic vistas, and meeting people. He met the love of his life, Carolyn June Sorrell at Midway City Nazarene Church where they were married July 1, 1960 and were separated only by death. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial donation to USO.org where Carl and Wendy met in 1964 and support our troops away from home. For further details contact: Blacks1News@gmail.com. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. She served in the choir, enjoyed attending Sunday school and volunteering in the food pantry. I checked all we have and found nothing sorry. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Tom was born in Marion, Indiana, on April 27, 1937, to Thomas Gans Wilson and Sarah Virginia (Manhardt) Wilson.Tom graduated from Stanford University with a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering in 1959 and a masters degree in 1964. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Wilma worked as Director of Social Services atArcadia Methodist Hospital. Dorie valued education, healthcare, and empowerment for all, volunteering at the Friends of the Library bookstore and the Tri-City Hospital Auxillary gift store, working with Girls, Inc., and being actively involved with P.E.O. (Bolf) Holland, Flory to her family & friends, a long time Vista resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 4th at the age of 95. 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. After graduation, JD enlisted in the Navy, with boot camp in San Diego CA. He is survived by his wife, Jean, his son David, daughter Kathleen Vought Mejia, and seven grandchildren. His only grandchild is Madison Wendy Renee Black of Fort Myers, FL. Vista, CA Leanor Rappaport passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the age of 96, and is interred at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Norman Eugene Thomas, a 1968 graduate of Vista High School, Palomar College, and Fullerton State majoring in glass art, passed away May 21, 2015. She attended the University of Iowa at Iowa City as a Liberal Arts major where she pledged Alpha Chi Omega sorority and was a dancer with the all-women Scottish Highlanders Pipe & Drums Band. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her honor to the following organizations that were of import to her:PEO Foundation donations.peointernational.orgSan Diego County Library, Vista Branch (760) 643-5100Girls, Inc. of San Diego County http://www.girlsinc.org. Bruce William Jamieson predeceased his mother Betty Brant Jamieson who died in Claremont 2/18/2017 and Rev. She was the fourth of five children of Herman and Elsie (Koch) Schumacher. Richard was born to Louciano and Incarnacion Hemenez in Glendale, California. Terry Joe Stobbs passed away today 11/12/20 in Prescott Valley, AZ.He was born on Jan 22, 1935 in Milford, NE. CELEBRATION OF LIFE Tuesday July 6, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMAllen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel 1315 S. Santa Fe Avenue -Vista, CA 92083. They were married September 7, 1945 in Chapel Hill, NC. Chris Mattison of the Andover Presbyterian Church, officiating. Did you send us a notice or obituary? They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Susie Nelson. He was born in Los Angeles, California March 18, 1950, and moved to Vista in 1958. The last of eight brothers and sisters, she was also the last to leave us on the 6th of April, 2022. After his return to the States, he transferred to SAIC in Virginia where he met and fell in love with Amal and her family. She loved cooking, baking, dancing, skiing, going to performances, traveling, and playing both bridge and scrabble. Viewing at 10:am services 10:30am. Our mother was smart, strong and worked hard for many years at Hughes Aircraft while raising four children the best she and our father could do. Later she and Carl visited Mexico, Spain, Morocco, Italy, and the Caribbean. Over the course of her life, she played piano and organ worship music, lead a Youth group, taught Adult Sunday School, performed executive work at the California Southern Baptist Convention in Fresno, CA, and was secretary/bookkeeper for Del Cerro Baptist Church prior to retirement. Richard R Dyke is remembered 10 yrs after his passing by his daughter Erica Maldonado and his grand children Josue Jr & Catalina Godinez Richard passed on Jan 27, 2006 and was born Dec 7, 1938. She was eventually recognized for her talents in the kitchen, earning first place in the Ontario National Chill Cookoff and representing them in the international chili competition where she awarded. The family moved from the San Fernando Valley to Vista when she was in the third grade. Bob was an avid golfer, traveler, and toy soldier enthusiast. She graduated from Polson High School, Magna Cum something in several Colleges and finally graduated with her PhD in Psychology in her late 30s in San Diego. She was the heart, soul, and glue of her extended family. Margaret Jean Thibodo(Margie)September 11, 1925 March 22, 2017. He was 84. Also, by his first youngest brother, Richard Allan Madison of Chula Vista, CA. His greatest accomplishment was being a devoted husband and father. They call themselves the Kountry Kampers. Chris was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served an LDS mission for the deaf. Len is also survived by the most devoted friends and although he wasnt good at keeping in contact, he loved you all dearly, even though he wasnt good at expressing it. To share memories or express condolences online please visitwww.biegafuneralhome.com. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Engineering Management. In addition, $86,913 was provideddirectly to the Vista branch of the county librarysystem for numerous books, programs, magazinesubscriptions, tapes etc.As president, Bernie was responsible forbringing the First Sunday free concerts to thecommunity. In 2009 she moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. They wed in Los Angeles in June of 1957 and would remain together until Fleurs death some 55 years later, raising two daughters along the way. He was a good man, a gentle man who made many friends over the years. 1868 at 1947 E. Vista Way, from 3 PM to 8 PM. He found pleasure cruising around in the car, spending quality time with his wife Helen. Craig was born in San Diego, California on April 20, 1949.