Write your message of sympathy today. In 2013, a new cancer was diagnosed and on February 14, 2017, JD Burditt at 89, spirited and sharp-witted to the end, passed peacefully in his sleep to join his parents, Milton and Alice Burditt, and 12 of his 15 siblings. His son Jim and wife Donna, their children, Nathan and Shannon; three great-grandchildren, Malachi, Makala, and Makena. Trying to get an obituary posted in the Vista Press for a 50 year resident. Would you like to offer Susie Nelsons loved ones a condolence message? He is survived by his two daughters, Alexandra Fairey and Gabrielle Pascoe and four grandchildren, Weston and Gavin Fairey, and Paloma and Blaise Pascoe. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and friends. Ivy embodies the definition of true community servant. In all, Lees most important role was as an adopted daughter of God through her relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Billy proudly served in the USMC and was a Korean War Veteran and lifetime member of the VFW. He and Donna were also inducted into the Vista Historical Society Hall of Fame. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Audobon Society or the Alzheimers Association. <p>Susie Nelson of Warrenton, Georgiaentered into eternal rest on July 10, . Margaret Jean Thibodo(Margie)September 11, 1925 March 22, 2017. Should friends desire, #P Oceanside, CA (Located in theRancho del Oro Commerce Centerbetween Avenida del Oro and Rancho del Oro), Burial with Military Honors:12:30 PM Eternal Hills Memorial Park Court of the Cross Urn Garden1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CAGathering of friends and family to followVista Elks Lodge 1947 East Vista Way Vista, CA. Mail donations to Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House 11365 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Susies hobbies were gardening, watching sports and word-finds. Friedl Opacity June 7, 1914 April 6, 2016. Her fun loving personality and genuine kindness was given to all that encountered or knew her. Gail touched so many people and exhibited incredible caring and strength, always thinking of others, some of her last words spoke to this, Humility what others have brought into my life, my harbor; to learn, to love and to leave a legacy. There will be a private service held in Maine in the summer of 2019. Christophers entrance was dramatic. Sam graduated from San Diego City High School in 1960. His extraordinary academic inclination brought Dick to Northwestern University, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1952. Susie was born in Niagara Falls, NY and moved to Rochester, NY when she was five on July 16th, 1967. Those records remain unbroken. Chris attended Dos Pueblos High School from 1971-75, and enjoyed running on the track team. New Harmony, Utah, Lyle Kenneth Mueller, 67, passed away on 6/16/2015 at Dixie Regional Hospital. In the evenings, he attended classes at Palomar College and earned an Associates Degree in Parks Management. It was Hawaiian themed. Susie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dorie and Boots started their family with the birth of Nancy Kristine in 1952, followed by Karen Anita in 1954, and then welcomed a latecomer, Kristin Louise in 1961. Marla Ann Dotson A beloved aunt and friend, she passed away, age 84, in the home of her niece. Linda Schroeder, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the evening of October 4, 2019. In 1977 they built a home in Aspendell, near Bishop, CA and have lived there and Oceanside both ever since. She was born on January 9, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Louis and Josephine (nee Hejl) Fortuna. He attended Community College in El Paso TX and St. Petersburg, FL. We started publishing obituaries in 2012 but maybe going to the Vista Historical Society Museum He was elected to the Vista Hall of Famein 2014. Oceanside in 2014. She attended Vista High School during its first years. He graduated fromFallbrook HighSchool in 1943. A full obituary will follow with service information. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. 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. Get full access to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's award-winning news and sports coverage, as well as arts and entertainment, opinions and more. Online condolences may be expressed to the family atwww.broshchapel.com. www.dokkennelson.com. Neil also taught Graphic Communications at Palomar College and was a union negotiator for Oceanside teachers. In lieu of cards or flowers the family would like you to donate to the cancer society near you or the Pacifica House Hospice Care in Carlsbad, CA. He was happiest when he and his wife, Heather were together, when he was rockin with his drummer, Dustin Jack or riding his cherished Vespa with James Bennett-jimmy or one of the scooter groups through the Malibu canyons. He found pleasure cruising around in the car, spending quality time with his wife Helen. They lost Arthur in 1996, and Ruth lost Stan in 2007. She was a very loving mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren. Leland predeceased her on Feb. 10, 1997. Gardens and Elizabeth Hospice for their loving care of Lindy. He was one of the few who kept that promise. Jean and Eugene were married in the Catholic Church in 1950. After marrying, she directed her talents to raising her family and being active in her community. Gails background in education and passion for the culinary arts led her to Walled Lake Central High School where she taught home economics. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. His intellect, his exceptional recall and his storytelling abilities made him a compelling conversationalist throughout his life. Jean was a devoted mother and business owner whose photography delighted her customers. She received a degree from Palomar College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of San Diego. He was an avid golfer and belonged to the St. Mark Executive Course Mens Golf Club. York, NY and served as a Yeoman. Include your loved one's complete obituary on Legacy for just $10. Mail donations to Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House 11365 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, CA 92354. faith, but how she lived her life. Russ never hesitated to help provide that care and he showered lots of love on Daniel and LaVernes other children. . They took a train trip to Alaska on one of their adventures. Over her life, she traveled the world with family and friends, instilling her curiosity in her 8 grandchildren by taking each of them on a special trip. Evie had an undying love of gardening, flowers, good fresh food and rarely missed a farmers market. Hello, so where can we find obituaries between 1977-1989?? Eternal Hills Memorial Park service to be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 1:00 PM. Elsa Singh was an inspiration to all who knew her. Funeral Thursday, December 29th 10:00 a.m. Wake and 11:00 a.m. Funeral at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home. With two small children and a third on the way, Jean decided to become a stay-at-home Mom. During college she met Carl Henry Holzinger and they were wed in 1954. on Thursday, July 7th at 3:00 pm.. As a child, Bonney was adventurous and curious. The video went gold and launched him as a music video director. Donations may be made in Joys memory to the San Diego Zoo, Post Office Box 120551, San Diego, CA 92112. She also excelled in needlework and sewing, taking great pride in creating clothing and accessories for her young daughters, their dolls and Breyer horses. Bob is also survived by his brother-in-laws, Fred Fields and Karl David Fields (Liana), and sister-in-laws, Ruth Ann Hagley, Billie Glenn, Becky Alexander, Karla Marsh , Nancy Reilly (Tom) and Donna Fields as well as many nieces and nephews. Add to your memory. Prior to retiring, he worked for decades as a FarmersInsurance agent. A service and celebration will be held March 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at North Coast Church, 2405 North Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92084. Jack predeceased Joan in 2007. Outside of work, Sue enjoyed spending time with her family, especially going shopping with her granddaughters. After the war, he was stationed on Guam for 3 years with his first wife Roberta Heath and his two sons, Barry and Don. Courtland, 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. They welcomed a daughter, Susan, in 1946. Her portraits and wedding photos were cherished by thousands of families throughout California. Sheila was preceded in death by her Father Tommy Keith Babbitt. Jean loved singing soothing lullabies to children and the silly Mairzy Doates song which she sang during daily chores. They kept in contact for several years after graduation, but as life moved forward, so did they and they lost touch with one another. In California, he worked for SDG&E as a utility locator for 26 years. OBITUARY Susie M. Nelson February 18, 1935 - March 28, 2013. She had an appreciation for nature, especially the beach. Thanks to his leadership, thefunds were raised and designated by the state librarysystem so Vista was able to open a muchneeded new library in 1994. Ruth Schilberg is survived by Lois, Daniel, Susan (Samantha) and her grandchild, Mark Middleton. But like his father and his older brother, he followed his lifes passion to fish for a living. She attended and was a member of the Christian Reformed Church and was a charter member of the Gallatin Gateway Christian Reformed Church. Being involved in her community was extremely important to Dorie. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, crocheting, reading, crossword puzzles and golfing (she achieved a hole-in-one). Richard was born in Elyria Ohio and had lived in Vista for 45 years. Margaret rests at Miramar National Cemetery with her husband. living home for women in need of that extra hand and faith in them, and very She was a ladys lady who maintained a prim & proper dress and a Southern-Friendly attitude. A memorial will be held at the United Methodist Church in Vista on July 6, at 11:00 am. She and her husband loved to travel to various destinations in the U.S. Share a memory. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. There will be a time of visitation on Thursday from 1-3p.m. She had been suffering from Parkinsons Disease for several years. Clear. She was passionate about F. Scott Fitzgerald & The Great Gatsby, education, correct grammar, and her rose garden. Soldiers from the groupare among the most highly decorated warriors in the history of our nation, including but not limited to Presidential Citations, a Silver Star, Bronze Star and Valorous Unit Award. be held 11:00 A.M. on Friday, Oct 4, 2019 at Mira Mar National Cemetery, CA at In 2004, Joan, Neil, and David moved from Vista to Utah. In 1962. We Pray that Your Tears of Sadness May Become Tears of Joy in remembering Beas Legacy. In 1951, the young family moved twice to Camp LeJeune, NC, then on to Great Lakes Naval Base, where to his joy, his daughter Karen Tadpole Burditt, was born in 1956. Another great joy of 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. Lindy is survived by her daughter Susan Forrister of Oceanside, She is survived by her niece Regina Kern, cousins Fran Halpern Goldstein and Joan Halpern Gross, Ernies niece Carol Opacity, and an extraordinary constellation of steadfast and loving friends who supported her throughout her later life all of whom will treasure her loving memory. Within their 32 years of marriage the couple had five children, Vera, Larry, Jerry (Rochelle), Maurice, and Vicki. She was very involved in the ongoing renovations and maintenance of the church property over the years. 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. These down-to-earth roots made JD into the man he would become: diligent, hard-working with strong beliefs and a stronger integrity. We will be having a private ceremony for the family to scatter her ashes and setting her free in the ocean that she loved so much. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. Diane was a talented dress designer who had one of her designs bought by Vogue to be made into a pattern. 1st Sunday FREE Admission to the Museum every 1st Sunday of very Month1-4 pm. Upon his return to Vista, he worked for several companies and became the Associate City Planner of Vista at the age of 33. She married the love of her life, Manuel Juarez on August 9, 1967 and had one daughter, Denise three years later. PEO Foundation donations.peointernational.org Yvonne Joy Askey, 88, of Oceanside passed away on Sunday July 20, 2014. She is also survived by brother Harold, sisters Bonnie and Linda, and many nieces and nephews. I cant think of a better way to explain why he and I became such close friends. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He married his second wife, Nancy Eckerle in 1969. Ken and wifeJody; her three children ; Jeff, Troy, and Mona Rena. She was assigned first to Iowa, working with Shirley is survived by two daughters, Vicki Betraun Schraner of Rancho Santa Fe, California and Jana Betraun Andersen of Wichita, Kansas, and one sister, Sharon Lee Logue of Cottonwood, Arizona. Dorie and Boots started their family with the birth of Nancy Kristine in 1952, followed by Karen Anita in 1954, and then welcomed a latecomer, Kristin Louise in 1961. Antoinette Ruhland (69) passed away on 9/18/21 from COVID. Thank you to Kathy Soumountha and Elizabeth Hospice, for easing her transition. There will be a pot luck dinner with each family bringing a main dish, side dish of salad or desert. He is also missed by his beloved dog, Prince Rainer. Ryan will be remembered as an outstanding artist of portraits and owner of Tambo clothing line. He was a member of several bowling leagues in Vista. Together, Celia & Manuel built Manuels construction business and earned a proud reputation for honest and skillful work. On February 11, 1961, Bob married the love of his life, Barbara Ruth Moncrieff. He retired in 1993 after teaching for 40 years of service to the district. Click here to make a one-time donation in her memory. She supported environmental causes and was recently appointed an Honorary Advisory Board Member of the Catalina Ecology Project. Reprinted from the Jackson Hole News & Guide. Susie Claudia (Tee Sister) Nelson, a retired custodial worker of John F. Kennedy Senior High School, was born on June 1, 1943 and passed away peacefully at West Jefferson Hospital on Thursday,. Doug worked as a department manager of a retailer, fleet sales manager in the auto industry, business owner with Ramona Water Company, and assistant to Bill Gates in Fairbanks Ranch, California. She greatly enjoyed playing the piano, performing for the public while teaching classes for many years. He graduated from Rancho Buena Vista High School in June 2001, and worked and resided in Escondido, Ca. Susie was also an active member of CMCD (Coalition of Montana Concerned with Disabilities). He later attended graduate school at UC Berkeley and UCLA.He married his wife, Joan Sheppard, on December 26, 1965. This past year she was blessed with two great granddaughters who she adored.The family was stationed in Hawaii for five years, and returned to the mainland in 1972 where they made their home in Vista. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Rob Schraner, Elise Schraner Thornton, Mike Schraner, Cameron Andersen and Colin Andersen, and two great grandchildren: Genevieve Thornton and Dravin Andersen, the son of Garrett Andersen, who preceded Shirley in death in May, 2008. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, and woodworking. She married Peter Bullock in 1979, a father of 2 children: Robert and Angie, and her adventures truly began. All who will miss her terribly. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susie Nelson to pay them a last tribute. He was born in Los Angeles, California March 18, 1950, and moved to Vista in 1958. Fred Mozzani, 66, of Fallbrook CA, passed away on Monday July 11th after battling cancer for several years. Naval Reserves as a WAVE during Susie Howard Nelson Susie Howard Nelson, 91, of 119 E. Center Street died July 20, 2019 at Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 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. Susies dedication to her church, and her love for the Lord was with her until the end. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Barney and Donna also fostered many children over the years whom he remained close with. He was the chairman of thefund raising committee and was instrumental inorganizing the Buy a Leaf campaign that wasvery successful and continues to bring in moneyfor the library. After the military, he became a carpenter and general contractor and built several custom homes. Dorin (Dode) Kent Martinwas born on June 22, 1925 in La Habra, California to Dean and Pansy Martin. 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. A military graveside service will be held onMay 13, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.at Eternal Hills in Oceanside, and a Celebration of Life service is scheduled forMay 14 at 2:00at Faith Lutheran Church in Vista. He attended Palomar College and San Diego State University, earning a bachelors degree in English and a minor in Chemistry in 1966. Antoinette was a free spirited Pisces who delighted in living in Oceanside these past two years. The temporary job became permanent, and Ed worked for more than 20 years in the Citys Parks and Recreation Department (later called Community Services). Larry and Maurice both preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Ridgeview Church in Valley Center in JDs name. Family was everything to Mina and everyone who met Mina felt her genuine kindness and just how special & gentle she was. She loved everyone unconditionally and she will be missed beyond measure. Patricia Tisha Bullock May 19, 1943 September 22, 2019Tisha Bullock, 76, passed away surrounded by love, on the last day of summer in Carlsbad, California. 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. She left behind a loving legacy and will begenuinely missed by all who knew her, including her children, Linda (John) Peterson and Stanley Lusardi, two grandsons, Matthew and Daniel Peterson, nieces Donea Hedrick and Lisa Lusardi and brother-in-law Warner Lusardi. I checked all we have and found nothing sorry. Also, by his first youngest brother, Richard Allan Madison of Chula Vista, CA. After an eight year absence, Len visited the last place he remembered Lisa worked and on January 4, 2010, friends were reunited. Whose obit are you referring to? Mel is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Elsie, and his four children and their spouses: Anna (Richard) Dunlap; Ruth (Matt) Faulkner; Jon (Lana) Helmuth; and Philip (Stephanie) Helmuth; five grandchildren: Christopher Dunlap, Scott Dunlap, and Janelle Dunlap; David Faulkner and Ashley Faulkner: and two great-grandchildren: Kirah Dunlap and Lily Dunlap. Rosary will be Friday, February 5 at 6pm followed by a Funeral Mass February 6 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father John Gracey officiating. since 1952. In 1999 Toby and Pat moved to Bishop. In recent years Russ was fighting conditions that were the result of his military service in Vietnam. After retiring from Boroughs, she initiated and remained in charge of the Vista Sheriffs Senior Volunteer Patrol Program (SVP), which has grown and remains a main element of Vistas law enforcement programs. He was a Navy (BMCM) man for many years, serving 3 tours in Vietnam. They were singularly devoted to one another and, following Dr. Opacitys death in 1982, Friedl continued to celebrate his legacy and memory. Above all, Clem, Jr, Casper, Tata, Pizza Man, Pon-Pon was the very definition of a devoted family man. And three great grandchildren; Wade, Natalie, and Gavin. Steve served in the Vietnam War. He directed and edited videos for artists Tommy Lee, LilKim, Snoop Dog, Nirvana and Tupac Shakur. Jean was a fearless traveler and drove across the United States in her motor home alone and with family, twice seeing Yellowstone National Park. by his older sister and the police; he was returning bottles for the redemption money. Vista, California died Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 in Amarillo, Texas. Celia Juarez joined her husband in Heavenly eternity on July 31, 2019, having passed away in Temecula, California at the age of 79. Always happy to lend a hand to friends and neighbors, he will be remembered by many as the kindest soul they ever met. There will be a memorial service in Sun City West, AZ on January 28, 2017.