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Post Members Submitted
> Click on highlighted names for submitted obituary or death notice |
| - John Victor Blazevic
- Donal Leroy BoBo
- Marlow M. Bodene, Post 291
- Charlie Boose, Post 416
- Joe Borges
- John L. Botkin
- Robert E. Boudinot, Post 291
- Arthur Bowers, Post 159
- Glenn Bowers
- Bill Box
- Grace Braddock, A5 Cmdr 87-88
- George Brauns, Post 147
- Richard Craig Brielh
- Michael Stephen Brigandi
- Phyllis Brooks, Post 6
- Cloyce Linden Brooksher
- Robert Brokaw, Post 146
- Hosea Brown
- Paul S. Brown
- Robert E. Brown
- Robert Brownfield, Post 146
- Hazel Brubaker
- Brent Harding Bruce
- Dean W. Bryant
- Bill Burdette
- Jim Burton, Post 354
- David J. Burns
- Louis Edgar Burwell Jr.
- John W. Butler
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Joe Borges
James McDermott Post 172, Tracy
03/11/1928 — 11/21/2007
Services will be Thursday for U.S. Army veteran and longtime Tracy resident Joe S. Borges, 79, who died Nov. 21 at New Hope Care Center. Mr. Borges was born on São Jorge Island, in the Azores, and lived in Tracy for 54 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a maintenance mechanic for the San Joaquin Housing Authority for 20 years.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Post 172, the Elks Lodge and the Tracy Wildlife Association and was a parishioner of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. Mr. Borges enjoyed fishing, taking out his trailer and spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Borges is survived by his wife of 54 years, Yvonne Borges; son, John J. Borges, and his wife, Sunday, of Tracy; siblings, Manuel S. Borges, and his wife, Jacque, of Chico, and Mary Songer, and her husband, Carl, of Middletown, Ohio; grandchildren, Emily Sparkman, and her husband, Josh, of Tracy, and Anthony Borges, and his wife, Natalie, of Manteca; great-grandchild, Abbey Perreira of Tracy; cousins, Julio Reis, and his wife, Ann, and Mary Ann Machado, all of Dixon; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Serafina Borges; aunt, Carolina Borges; and a brother, Henry Borges.
Thursday’s services will begin at noon at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Ave. Visitation will be observed from 1 to 5 p.m. today, also at the chapel. Interment will be in Tracy Cemetery,
600 E. Schulte Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Borges’ name may be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice. | top |
Francis Bacchetti
James McDermott Post 172, Tracy
02/16/1932 — 11/09/2007
A prayer service is scheduled Saturday morning for Francis A. Bacchetti, 75, a retired Tracy dairyman who died Friday at Valley Care Medical Center in Pleasanton. A native of Fortuna, Humboldt County, Mr. Bacchetti moved to Tracy in 1944 with his parents, the late Bortollo and Rina Bacchetti. He grew up on the family dairy and attended Tracy schools, graduating in 1950 from Tracy High School.
After serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Mr. Bacchetti was a partner with his brother, Lino Bacchetti, in Bacchetti Bros. Dairy north of Tracy. The dairy later became Bacchetti and Silva Dairy. In recent years, Mr. Bacchetti was a patient at the convalescent care facility at the Livermore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was a member of the American Legion Post 172 of Tracy. Mr. Bacchetti was an active member of committees that over the years organized reunions for Tracy High School’s Class of 1950. He made contact with class members all over the country, and his efforts were credited with increasing participation in the reunions. An avid sports fan, Mr. Bacchetti was a strong supporter of Tracy High football teams for many years and enjoyed keeping statistics of football games and other sports. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include a brother, Lino Bacchetti of Tracy; four nieces, Marian Bacchetti McGlothlin and Ann Bacchetti Silva, both of Tracy, Carol Bacchetti Dowling of Cincinnati and Rebecca Kuga of Sonoma; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew. His wife, the late Gerda Bacchetti, died in 2006.
Saturday’s prayer service will begin at 10 a.m. at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 S. Central Ave. Interment will be private. The family prefers memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice. | top |
Paul S. Brown
Rex Ish Post 88, Turlock
Jul 1, 1933 ~ Aug 3, 2007
 Paul Brown was born in Modesto to Paul and Betty Brown. He graduated from Turlock High School in 1951. Paul had served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was stationed on the USS Valley Forge and the USS Yorktown. After the service, he attended Modesto Junior College and Fresno State. He was a CPA for his own accounting firm before working for TID as a Controller. Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, American Legion Post 88, and VFW Post 5059. He enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Dolores Brown of Turlock, CA, children: Debra Faria of Modesto, CA, Paul E Brown of Turlock, CA, Randy Brown of Turlock, CA, Diana Brown of Turlock, CA, Jeanette Sammuli of Turlock, CA, Christine Louro of Modesto, CA, Thomas Brown of Turlock, CA, step brother, Frank Niebaum of Sonora, CA. seventeen grandchildren, and eleven great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by son Philip Brown.
Visitation will be at Allen Mortuary on Tuesday, Aug 14 from 10:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.. A Rosary will be said at Allen Mortuary on Tuesday, Aug 14 at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, Aug 15 at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Turlock Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Honor Guard C/O VFW Post 5059 1405 E. Linwood Ave. Turlock, CA 95380; American Legion Post 88; Sacred Heart School Fr. McElligott Foundation 1225 Cooper Ave Turlock, CA 95380.
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Richard Craig Brielh
Golden Gate Post 40, San Francisco
 Born April 26, 1930, a native Californian, he died on June 8, 2007 from severe injuries received in a hit and run accident on May 29th at California and Hyde streets as he started his work day. He was a venerable newspaper vendor for 35 years, working seven days a week, 365 days a year. He was for many years at the kiosk on Sacramento and Polk Streets and last year moved to the stand at California and Hyde Street.
He was a member of the Vendors Local 468 . A Korean War veteran, he was a life member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Veterans, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military Order of the Cooties and Navy Seals.
If one were to visit his newspaper kiosk, his organizational caps were proudly on display on a shelf along with the medals that he had earned while serving with the G Company, 24th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Korea, where he received his combat injuries. He always considered anyone who was a veteran his friend. He donated fully of time and money to Veteran's organizations and to the Veteran's Administration Medical Center. He was a caring and compassionate person and will be missed by all.
He was pre-deceased by his parents and a sister. A bachelor, he leaves a family of three sisters: Pat Lauffenburger, Albuquerque, NM; Louise Gosnell, Kingman, AZ; and Susan Kauk, Rocklin, CA.
He has been cremated and his remains will be interred in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be conducted by the American Legion, Post 40. For information on date and time, contact Vince Rios, 415-861-4920.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to any of the veterans' groups to which he was affiliated.
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Renaldo Charles "Bidge" Bruno
Warren Mckeon Post 587, Foresthill, CA
RENALDO CHARLES "BIDGE" BRUNO Born January 2, 1927, in San Francisco, "Bidge" Bruno passed away at his home in Foresthill on April 9, 2007.
Loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is survived by his wife Sarah; daughter Stephanie Lorton (husband Bob) of San Mateo; son Rennie Bruno (wife Sandy) of Folsom; grandchildren Tammy, Yvette, Gina and Jason; great-grandchildren Jazz, Myles, Madyson and Issabella; one sister, Laura Ramos; one brother, Raymond Bruno; and several nieces and nephews.
Bidge worked as a building contractor in San Mateo County until retiring in 1989. He and Sarah moved to Foresthill in 1999. He was a member of the Native Sons of California for 44 years and the San Mateo Chapter of Sons in Retirement. Upon moving to Foresthill, he also joined American Legion Warren Mckeon Post #587. He attended St. Joseph of Foresthill Catholic church. His joy in life was spending time with his family.
There will be memorial Mass on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 10:00 am at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 1 Notre Dame Ave, San Mateo. The mass will be followed by a reception at the home of the daughter. This would have been the 62nd anniversary of Bidge and Sarah.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 1900 Powell Street, Suite 800, Emeryville, CA 94608. | top |
Leonard A. Beatty
Fresno Federal Post 509, Fresno, CA
 LEONARD A. BEATTY "Lyn" Leonard was born July 31, 1918, in Duluth, Minnesota to Arthur and Delores Beatty. He passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Fresno, California with his loving family at his side.
Leonard was very proud of his military service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #509, The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Amvets, Footprinters and he was involved in the Legion of Valor, Veterans of Foreigh Wars.
Leonard is survived by Lulu Beatty, his loving wife of Fresno, California; his daughter, Lyn Andrea Lofgren and her husband Richard of Woodland Hills, California; two brothers, Gene Beatty of Duluth, Minnesota, and Dick Beatty of Sacramento, California. Leonard also leaves three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, 2007, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, March 16, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Boice Funeral Home in Clovis on Friday, March 16, 2007, at 1:00 p.m. Interment following at Clovis Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Veterans Memorial Museum, c/o Arthur Hill, CEO/Director, 2425 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721; or to the donor's favorite Veterans charity. BOICE FUNERAL HOME308 Pollasky, Clovis 299-4372
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Dean W. Bryant
Alyn W Butler Post 169, Roseville, CA
 Born August 6, 1925, in San Francisco, Calif., he passed away in Roseville, Calif., on March 1, 2007. Dean resided in Sacramento for 46 years and was a vice president for the Bank of American for 30 years and a vice president for River City Bank for eight years.
A WWII Navy veteran, he served in the South Pacific and also in Korea. He served on the Sacramento County Grand Jury, Mercy Hospital Foundation for 30 years, was active in the Lions Club, American Legion Post 169 in Roseville and was a member of SIRS.
Survived by his beloved wife Betty J. Bryant, son Richard Bryant, two daughters, Jean Bryant and Robin Peterson, and three granddaughters, Tiffany Bryant, Kathleen Bryant, and Diana Hibbert, stepsons Thomas Normington and James Normington and cousin Sister Joan Hanna, O.P. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Friends are welcome for visitation on Thursday, March 8, from 2:00-8:00 PM, with Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM at GEORGE L. KLUMPP CHAPEL OF FLOWERS, Riverside Blvd. and 2nd Ave., and are also invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM on Friday at St. Clare Church, 1950 Junction Blvd., Roseville, Calif. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, 7101 Verner Ave.
Remembrances may be made to American Heart Association.
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John W. Butler
Antelope Valley Post 311, Lancaster, CA
John W. Butler passed away on February 6, 2007 at the age of 89. Born in Hampton, Iowa in 1917, John was captain of the Hampton High School basketball team.
After high school, John moved to California and worked at his won Shell service station. In 1942 he joined the Army Air Corp and was sent to the Pacific Theater. He served in New Guinea as a tech sargeant, keeping our planes in the air.
After the war he married his wife Eloise, and they were married 43 years until her death in 1994. They raised 3 sons, Edward, Dennis and Sherman. John was a fuel and oil distributor in the Antelope Valley for 58 years.
He was a respected member of the business community and loved his customers like family. He was a member of Antelope Valley Post 311 for over 46 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. | top |
Louis Edgar Burwell Jr.
Rex Ish Post 88, Turlock, CA
 LOUIS EDGAR BURWELL JR. DEC. 31, 1922 - JAN. 31, 2007 Louis Edgar Burwell Jr., 85, of Modesto passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007. He was born December 31, 1922 in Compton, California. Louis was raised in Denair where he graduated from high school. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940 and was a crewman on a P.T. Boat and saw action in Tunisia , Sicily, and Anzio. He was permanently disabled by injuries he received during battle. He was a self-employed distributor for Frantz Oil Filters for over 20 years and was also employed by Norris Industries in Riverbank and Foster Farms.
Mr. Burwell was a Life Member (63 years) of the American Legion Post # 88 of Turlock. He was a founder of Modesto Squarenaders and enjoyed calling dances for other square dance and round dance clubs. He was active in Good Sam and was a member of the P.T.A. Dads Club while his children attended school.
He is survived by daughters: Patricia L. Helsby of Modesto, Barbara A. Silva of Livermore, Katherine L. Spearman of Modesto, grandchildren, Michael Spinali of Arkansas, Marie Wirfel of Walnut Creek, Lynn Bailey of Fremont, Melissa Goes of Arkansas, great-grandchildren, Fiona Spinali, Katelyn Bailey, Thomas Bailey, Daniel Bailey, Allison Bailey, Ryan Goes and Abigail Goes. He was preceded in death by a brother Orvil Burwell.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7, at 10:00 AM at Lakewood Funeral Home with committal to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 6; 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers; the family has requested memorials in his name be made to:
Shriners Hospital for Children, 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, Ca. 95817
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Robert W. Beebe
Fresno Federal Post 509, Fresno, CA
Robert W. Beebe of Fresno, formerly of San Jose, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007, at the age of 64. He was born on April 21, 1942, in San Francisco, California. Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He championed veteran causes and helped the needy through various organizations. He and his wife founded Veteran Community Programs where he served as President. Robert was a dedicated member of the Associates Vietnam Veterans of America (AVVA) Chapter 933, Viet Now, American Legion Post 509, Navy League of U.S., and Fresno and the Gator Nation. Robert was also a member of the Teamsters for 22 years.
Robert is survived by Pamela Beebe, his wife of 28 years; their four adult children, Richard Chappell and his wife Brenda of Salida, Tamra Chappell of San Jose, Laura Torres of Fresno, and Mike Beebe and his wife Carrie of Gilroy; and five grandchildren, Scott, Ashley, Raymond, Angela and Riley.
A Military Funeral Service will be held at the San Joaquin National Cemetery in Gustine, CA on Monday, February 5, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.
A Memorial Service will be held at Clovis Memorial District, 453 Hughes Ave., Clovis, on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at 4:00 p.m. | top |
Michael Stephen Brigandi
Past Detachment of CA Commander
Newport Harbor Squadron 291, Newport Beach, CA
 It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Past Detachment Commander, Michael S. Brigandi passed away Saturday, January 27, 2006 of cardiac failure. Michael will be missed by all of us.
Michael was a honorary life member of Newport Harbor Squadron 291 and served as Commander of the Detachment of California 2002-2003 as well as a Past Alt NEC and past member of the SAL National Finance Commission. Michael was at the time of his passing, our Detachment's Legislative Chairman and a current member of the SAL National Legislative Commission.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Saturday, February 10, 2006, Catholic Mass 10:00 AM
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 1441 W. Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA
(Directly across from the American Legion)
A Celebration of Life immediately following at
American Legion Post 291, 215 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The American Legion National Child Welfare Foundation (a program of the American Legion) may be made in Michael's name and forwarded to the Sons of the American Legion, 215 15th Street, Newport Beach CA 92663 or on line at: www.cwf-inc.org.
Respectfully... Robert F. Bedell (CA), National Vice Commander-West, Sons of TAL
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Michael S. Brigandi
Published in the Orange County Register on 2/3/2007
Brigandi, Michael S., a long-time resident of Orange County, died January 27, 2007, at his home in Corona del Mar. He was 68. Born in Hollywood in 1938, he came to Garden Grove with his family in 1945. He was a graduate of Garden Grove High School and Cal State Long Beach. He worked for the Orange County Probation Department from 1962 to 1988. After his retirement, he was active with many civic organizations, including the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor and the Sons of the American Legion, serving as California state commander in 2002-03. He also served as a lector at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Newport Beach.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pamela; son, Phillip; son, Stephen and wife, Annemarie and their children Spencer, Connor, and Madeline; and his son, Christopher and wife, Christy and their children Taylor, Jessie, Elise, Annabelle and Johnny Ray. Also by his sister, Carmela Martin and his niece, Elizabeth Capen and her family.
A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 1441 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, on Saturday, February 10th, at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m., at the Newport Harbor American Legion Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to the Newport Harbor Sons of the American Legion Squadron 291, or the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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John L. Botkin
Rim of the World Post 360, Lake Arrowhead, CA
John L. Botkin, 81, of Joliet, Illinoi s, Pomona, West Covina and Lake Arrowhead, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at Saint Bernadine's Hospital, San Bernardino. He was born June 26, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois and was a resident of Lake Arrowhead for 16 years.
He retired from Claremont Unified School District, where he was the building maintenance superintendent. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, 42nd Rainbow Infantry Division. He was a member of Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church; the Masonic Lodge, Past Grand Master , member of the V.F.W. Post and the American Legion Post.
Surviving are his son, Robert Botkin of Redlands; stepdaughter, Cathryn Rathsam of Anaheim Hills, son, John Botkin, Jr. of Riverside, stepdaughter, Jeannine Winter of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, daughter, Jean Botkin of Arcata, CA, daughter, Patricia Botkin of Berryville, VA, stepdaughter, Jill Nauman of Arrowbear, CA, son, James Botkin of Anderson, S.C., stepdaughter, Doris Monticone of San Clemente, CA, son, Richard Botkin of Orangevale, CA, daught er, Gerry Hilton of Springfield, MO, son, Donald Botkin of Castle Rock; 32 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Todd Memorial Chapel, Pomona. Interment will follow in Bellevue Memorial Park, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital, Loma Linda California; Disabled American Veterans; or the American Legion. | top |
Brent Harding Bruce
Elijah B. Hayes Post 168, Patterson, CA
Dec. 5, 1921 - Jan. 23, 2007
 Brent Harding Bruce, 85, of Patterson, died Tuesday at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson.
Mr. Bruce was a native of Bay City, Michigan and was a resident of Patterson for 43 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during World War II. He attended U.C. Berkeley. He was a Medical Laboratory Technician in Medical Radiology for 40 years, he was previously employed at Westside Hospital, Del Puerto Hospital and Dos Palos Hospital. He was a member of the Shriners 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, a Mason and member of the Masonic Lodge #488 of Patterson. He was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, American Legion Patterson Post 168 and the Odd Fellows Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel L. Bruce of Patterson; son, Stephen A. Bruce of Modesto; daughter, Patricia A. Sheek of Sacramento; sisters, Evelyn Nagy of Florida, Joan Parker of Michigan; six grand children and fifteen great-grand children. He was preceded in death by his son, Donald Bruce.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1st at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Private Inurnment.
Remembrances may be made to The Shriner's Children's Hospital, 2425 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817
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Jack Lee Bailey
Ceres Post 491
July 21, 1927 - Jan 22, 2007
 Born in Dewar, OK, a resident of Ceres; Jack served in the Army in World War II and in the Korean War. He met Inge Biflerwhile stationed in Germany. They married on September 18,1948 in Mannheim, Germany.
He was a member of American Legion Post #491 and Ceres Senior Citizen Club. He retired from Campbell's Soup Company. His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, baseball and working with children. He was a member of the Orville Wright School PTA and a Weblos leader. Jack coached little league baseball at Orville Wright School for 28 years.
Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Inge; nephews, Larry, Tim I, Terry Sr., Terry T J Jr, Tim II and Justin Bailey. Pops to Greg and Kim Rightmire and Grandpa Jack to Brian, Katie, Ashley and Gregory. He was preceded in death by parents, John and Etta; brother, Leonard; and nephew, John William Bailey.
Graveside services held on Friday, January 26; 2:00 pm at Lakewood Memorial Park in Hughson.
A heartfelt thanks to Terri, Donny and everyone at Hospice.
Donations may be made to Community Hospice 4368 Spyres Way, Modesto 95356
| top | Comrade Hosea Brown long time member (over 30 years) Dennis T. Williams Post 310 District 22 went to Post Everlasting Tuesday Morning 9 Jan 07
Funeral services are Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at Anderson-Ragsdale Mortuary, 5050 Federal Blvd., San Diego, CA; phone 619-263-3141; public visitation 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm; services are at 3:00 pm; repass 4:00 at Post 310
Please note: All services are at the mortuary.
Respectfully submitted... Edward J. Grimsley, (Acting) District 22 Commander | top |  On Friday, December 29, 2006, Ralph Baraldi, age 83 died at his home in Madera in the presence of his children, after a battle with cancer. Ralph was a native of Madera. He graduated from Madera High School, Class of 1941. He was active in both band and track.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1943. He was assigned to Ordinance and was a mine's and demolition specialist during the war in the European Theater in France and Germany. He returned to the states in 1946 and served with the California Army National Guard as First Sergeant of the 185th Infantry Regiment Company C, stationed at the Madera Armory. He went to work at Bank of America in Madera before working as an accountant for the Giffin Ranch Headquarters in Huron, California. He started the Madera Concrete Company which he sold in 1965. He was a local business man for over 50 years. He last owned Madera Business Machines and Janitorial Supplies for 30 years which he operated with his brother, Donovan Baraldi and retired in 2000.
He was active in community service clubs in Madera for over 50 years, Noon Lions Club, Past President of Madera Camera Club, Madera County Historical Society Board Member and was chairman of the Madera County Diamond Jubilee Committee of 1968. He was a life member of both the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and the youngest Commander of the American Legion Post 11 in 1947.
He also served in various positions in the Boys Scouts of America, Sequoia Council and Camp Fire Girls. Ralph's major volunteer efforts were with the Boys Scouts for which he was an active member for over 65 years. He joined Troop 117, The American Legion Post 11 of Madera in 1937 as a scout. After the war he became Scoutmaster of Troop 117, during that time his son Allen joined the troop as a scout in 1965. He was District Commissioner for the Thunderbird District, Staff member of the 1985 National Scout Jamboree in Fort AP Hill, Virginia, Chancellor of the College of Commissioner Science for ten years and member of the BSA Sequoia Council Executive Board in Fresno. While he was with Troop 117 as Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster over 11 boys made Eagle Scout. Ralph was very proud of the accomplishments of the boys who were active in the troop and the Thunderbird District. As an adult he received the Silver Beaver and the Sequoia Medal for his dedication and service.
Some of his favorite hobbies were traveling to historic places and studying early California history. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, photography, skeet and trap shooting (Fresno Trap and Skeet Club) and he was an active member of the Steppers and Stompers Square Dance Club of Fresno.
He is survived by three children, Allen Baraldi, Laura Brandon and Nancy Meyers and her husband Mark of Madera; as well as five grandchildren, Valerie Brandon, Beth Nelson and her husband Ryan, Jeff Brandon, Lee and Grant Meyers; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn and Noah Nelson.
Visitation will be held at Jay Chapel in Madera on Thursday, January 4, 2007, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at Arbor Vitae Cemetery in Madera on Friday, January 5, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to the Madera County Historical Society or Hinds Hospice.
| top |  Bill was born October 11, 1919 in Baltimore, Maryland to Alvin and Elma Banks. Bill was employed with the State of California as a Food and Drug Inspector, retiring in 1978 after 31 years of service. Bill was a very loving man and a very generous person with a great sense of humor, a kind smile, and a wonderful laugh. In his younger days Bill enjoyed traveling and working in his garden. Bill's favorite pastime was to be at home with his family. Bill was a member of the Calvary Lutheran Church and the American Legion.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Banks, of Oroville; two daughters, Ann Dodson of Dover, Delaware and Ruthjean Banks of Cotati, Calif.; one sister, Ruth Fairgrieve of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; two granddaughters, Maryann Fernandez of Valencia, Calif., and Amy Dodson of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one great-granddaughters, Reagan Fernandez of Valencia, Calif, and son-in-law, Robert Dodson of Dover, Delaware, and grandson-in-law, Chris Fernandez of Valencia, Calif.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church for William "Bill" Banks, 87, of Oroville who died December 21, 2006 in Oroville.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or to the American Federation of the Blind.
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John Victor Blazevic
Richard W Townsend Post 84, Auburn
9/8/1923 - 12/25/2006
John is the son of immigrant parents from Croatia, Yugoslavia. He was born and raised in the Mesabi Iron Range Country of Northern Minnesota. He attended public schools in Evelith, Minnesota, and later served in the U.S. Army as an Army Bandsman from 1943 to 1946. After his military service, John obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music and History from the University of Minnesota in 1949. In 1954, John completed an advanced Master of Arts Degree in Music, from the University of Northern Colorado, and soon after, came to California, where he began a lifetime of teaching and playing of music in the foothills of the Sacramento Valley. John was very accomplished as a musician, played professionally with the Russ Morgan Orchestra in 1954, and was a member of the American Federation of Musicians Local #12 in Sacramento.
John taught music and history for 33 years, to include instruction at the Penryn Elementary School, Northside School in Cool, and Seven Hills School in Nevada City, from 1965 to 1985. He was an active member of American Legion Post #84 in Auburn, and was a fixture playing the organ at Sunday Mass at his beloved St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Auburn. John was also an avid member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization.
John is survived by his sister, Margaret Monteverde of Auburn and second cousin Ron Unten of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
There will be a Catholic Rosary said for John at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, at Lassila Funeral Chapel, 551 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn. A funeral Mass will be held for him at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1162 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Internment will immediately follow in the Auburn Cemetery, 1040 Collins Drive. A reception sponsored by the Knights of Columbus will then be held for all at the Woodside Village Mobile Home Park on Atwood Road, in Auburn. | top |
Norman C. Becker
Scranton & Qualle Post 872, Hughson
March 5, 1921 - December 25, 2006
Norman C. Becker, 85, of Hughson, died peacefully in his sleep at home early Christmas morning after a long illness.
Mr. Becker was born in North Dakota and moved to Oakland, CA in 1934. Upon graduation from Mc Clymonds High School, Class of 1939, he worked for Standard Oil Co. before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He served in the Army from 1942 thru 1945 during World War II. During his time of service, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned a Squad Leader in just 5 months in L Company of the 185th Infantry. He was wounded and returned to the battlefields a number of times fighting in battles and campaigns Bismark Archipelago, Southern Philippines, and Luzon. His many Medals and Citations included The Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, WW II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, Expert & Combat Infantryman Badge, Sharpshooter M 1 Rifle, Expert 03 Rifle, Marksman Bar Pistol, and The WW II Ruptured Duck Lapel Button.
After the War he returned to his home in Oakland, again working for Standard Oil Co. before becoming an owner and partner in numerous service stations all over the Bay Area. Norman then met and married Gloria Hays Becker and they moved to Hughson where they owned and operated a Mom-n-Pop grocery and gas station in Hughson for some 20 years in the 1970's and 80's before retiring.
Norman, besides being a proud WW II Veteran, was a 53 year member of the Free & Accepted Masons of California Diablo Valley Lodge No. 448 in Concord, CA. In 1954 he was awarded the title of Master Mason.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Hays Becker of Hughson; son and daughter-in-law, James Brad and Catherine Becker of Hilmar; daughter, Patty Morrisey of Hilo, Hawaii; grandson, Steven Becker Martinez and his wife Cortney of Virginia Beach, VA; grandsons, Benjamin Becker and James M. Becker, both of Hilmar; beloved sisters-in-law, Elva Hutchinson of Tulare, Tommy Denis of Turlock, Clara Smith of Fresno, and Bertie Penn of Yuba City.
Mr. Becker was preceded in death by his father, Carl Becker; a beloved baby sister; brother, Calvin Becker; mother, Rachel Becker, and sister-in-law, MayDean England.
Graveside services will be held with full military honors Friday, Jan. 5th 2007 at 1:00 PM at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Rd. Gustine, CA 95322. A Celebration of life gathering will follow at American Legion Rex Ish Post #88 located at 75 Bothum Rd. Turlock, CA 95380.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that remembrances be made in Mr. Becker's name to The American Legion Rex Ish Post #88 Honor Guard Fund P.O. Box 128 Turlock, CA 95381. | top |  REDLANDS - Carmelo P. "Charlie" Berlingeri, Redlands' Man of the Year in 1991, died Dec. 22 at his home in Redlands. He was 90. Berlingeri and his wife, Ethel, who died Sept. 12, 2005, were the leaders of the Redlands Fourth of July parade for many years and were honored together in 1991 as Redlands' Man and Woman of the Year.
A resident of Redlands since 1956, Berlingeri was born July 19, 1916, in Whitestone, N.Y., served in the U.S. Air Force until 1964, then worked for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1981. He was an active member of American Legion Post 106 in Redlands, serving in every office including commander, and had served in district and state offices. In addition to working many years with the Redlands Fourth of July parade, he was co-chairman of the Redlands centennial Christmas parade and was a judge for the Christmas parade for many years.
Services will be Saturday January 13, 2007 at 11:00 am
Holy Name of Jesus Parrish, 115 W. Olive Ave., Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 793-2469
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Charlie went to Post Everlasting December 26, 2006. He was born July 19, 1916 in Whitestone, New York. Retired from the Air Force in 1964; Retired from the Post Office in 1981.
Charlie was a member of The American Legion for forty-four years, went through the chairs to become Past Commander of Redlands Post 106; State President of the PCC (Past Commanders Club) 1978-79. He was a 25TH District Commander 1982-83; Department Chaplain 1983-84; Chairman of the Redlands Fourth of July Parade for many years; Co-Chairman of the Redlands Centennial Christmas Parade. Charlie and his wife Ethel were Redlands Man & Woman of the Year 1991
Charlie will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Respectfully submitted... Phil Heller
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Robert E. Brown
San Diego Downtown Post 492, Bonita
BROWN, ROBERT E. Bob Brown died Friday, December 15, 2006 of cancer. He passed away quietly in his home with his family by his side. Bob was 88 years old. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 23, 1918.
He was one of seven children growing up during the depression. After graduating from high school he joined the Navy in 1935. Bob was a career Navy man and a Pearl Harbor survivor. On that very same day, December 7, 1941, his wife Lucy gave birth to their first son Bobby in Inglewood, California. Bob was a submarine sailor and served on many submarines during his career, including the famous Tautog that sunk more enemy ships than any other submarine during World War II.
After the military Bob worked for the U.S. Post Office until he retired in 1978. He was a member of the American Legion, the Elks, and the Moose. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved family and family always came first.
He is survived by his loving wife Lucy; they were married 66 years. He is also survived by his three children Bobby, Mike and Janet, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his sister Shirley. Everyone who knew Bob loved him. He had a full and wonderful life. We were all truly blessed to have known him and to have been part of his life. He will be deeply missed.
A memorial service is Thursday, December 21st at 1:00 p.m. at Glen Abbey in Bonita. | top |
Bill Box
Harry Doble Post 664, Chester
Past District 3 Commander Bill Box (2005/2006) passed away Monday, November 6, 2006, at night in his sleep.
Services will be held Saturday November 11, 2006.
Church service will be at the Methodist Church in Chester at 1500 hours (3:00 P.M.) with graveside at 1600 hours (4:00 p.m.) at the Chester Cemetery.
Respectfully... Dennis Sutton, District 3 Commander
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Donal Leroy BoBo
Mission City Post 564, Santa Clara, CA
6/19/1929 - 11/04/2006
Born in W. Virginia but made California his home. He leaves his wife Eleanor of 51 years. His children Vicki from Ohio and from San Jose daughter JoAnn Fry (Dave), son David BoBo. He leaves six grandchildren, Dawnlyn, Brandi, James Jr. (Ohio) and Jonathan, Mathew, Chad, (San Jose), also eight great-grandchildren.
Donal was in the Army 1952 to 1955 and served in Korea, Air Force three years 1955 to 1958, joined the National Guards for six years 1977 to 1983. He was proud to serve his Country.
Later joined the American Legion in Santa Clara Post 564 and the 40/8 Voiture 365, was Post 564 Commander 2001 - 2002 and had also served as 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, Judge Advocate, Sergeant-at-Arms, Building Foundation Board Member, Building Foundation Board President, Mission Charities Board Member, Mission City Charities Bingo Worker, Post 564 Security Guard, Lifetime Member.
Memorial Service to be held on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home's Drawing Room Chapel followed by a 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Memorial Reception at Mission City Post 564, 2120 Walsh Ave., Santa Clara. District 13 Honor Guard performs at 3:30 PM
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley, 1165 Lincoln Ave., San Jose, CA 95125 | top | I received this from Sam Barker Jr. about his father, Sam Barker.
Dad passed away August 15th, 2006. He was buried at Riverside Memorial with full military honors thanks to the Department of the Navy and a rifle squad from the Air Force. I know he'll be missed by his friends in the high desert.
Respectfully... Steve Bibler, Commander, Hesperia Post 725 | top |
Gary Raymond Banks
Carl R Meairs Post 289, Riverside
09/06/51 – 06/23/06
Survived by a son, SPC Calvary Army Scout Gary Banks Jr. who is currently serving in Iraq and daughter Sharon Banks. Gary served in the US Army during the Viet Nam era from Jan. 21, 1971 through Jan. 14, 1974 and was stationed in Germany.
Gary was in the 1st graduating class of Norco High school, class of ‘69. Gary worked for the Corona Norco school district from 1978 -1982 and the City of Corona from 1982 – 1998. He was an active member of Post 289 and served as 1st and 2nd Vice Commander from 2003 – 2006.
Gary is preceded in death by a young son, Joseph Loren Banks in 1978. He and his sense of humor will be missed by his family and the many friends that knew and loved him.
Gary was buried July 5, 2006 at Riverside National Cemetery.
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In Memory of Gary Banks
You gave me 33 days to say good bye. I wasn’t your first love but I know I was your last here on earth. I know Jesus, Joe and Jess are showing you around. Until we meet again, pray for us and help us find peace and comfort. I’ll never forget you Baby.
Thank you for all the memories... Eleanor and your other family | |
Leonard Bega
Carl R Meairs Post 289, Riverside
Leonard Bega past commander of Post 289 2003 - 2005 in Riverside passed away July 9, 2006. Viewing and rosary: July 13th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Norco Family Funeral Home in Norco (951) 898-1013
Graveside service: Friday July 14th, Riverside National Cemetary at 3:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted... Eleanor Lopez, 1st Vice President, Unit 289 | |
Robert William Barger
Commander, Konocti Post 437, Clearlake
 Robert William Barger, age 66, beloved husband, father and neighbor, died in his home April 23, 2006, surrounded by his wife and family.
Bob was very active and respected in his community, both in Cambria and his final home in Clearlake Oaks, where he could enjoy his true joy of fishing every day. At the time of his passing, he was the Commander of The American Legion Konocti Post 437 in Clearlake, and was involved in many current and past community activities including fishing clubs, bowling leagues, property-owners associations, Lions club, and countless more.
In addition to his avid love for fishing, electronics, games and bird-watching, he would build computers in his spare time and donate them to underprivileged children.
He is survived by his loving and caring wife, Iris; brother, James; daughters, Kimberly and Lynda; stepchildren, Steven, Daniel and Karen; many grandchildren; and a sweet pup named Sooner.
A Celebration of Life service in honor of Bob will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the American Legion, Konocti Post 437, 14770 Austin Drive in Clearlake.
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Cloyce Linden Brooksher
James McDermott Post 172, Tracy
Oct. 15, 1932 — March 1, 2006
Cloyce Linden Brooksher, a retired Tracy chief of police and former trustee of the Tracy High School District, died March 1 at Somerford Place in Stockton after a long illness. He was 73. A native of Elmore City, Okla., Mr. Brooksher came to the Tracy area in 1942 with his family. He attended New Jerusalem School and graduated from Tracy High in 1950.
Mr. Brooksher, who worked as a farm laborer with his father while he attended school, served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and saw combat duty in Korea. As a furniture salesman and assistant manager at the Montgomery Ward store in 1959, he joined the Tracy Police Reserves. He became a sworn officer a year later. Mr. Brooksher was promoted to sergeant in 1964 and to lieutenant in 1972. As a sergeant, he was an undercover officer at the Altamont Rock Festival in 1969 and headed the patrol division as a lieutenant. He was a member of the department’s championship pistol team.
It was at this time that Mr. Brooksher earned an Associate of Arts degree at San Joaquin Delta College. He also attended San Jose State University and University of California, Davis. For eight months in 1974, Mr. Brooksher was a grant writer in City Hall, gaining federal development funds for the North Holly Drive area. In 1975, he was named chief of police by City Manager Mike Locke.
During his eight years as chief, Mr. Brooksher developed the first Neighborhood Watch program in the county and also the county’s first Operation Indentification anti-burglary program. He helped plan the new Tracy Police Facility in Tracy Civic Center (now the Parks and Recreation Department building), which opened in 1979. Mr. Brooksher was proud of the declining crime rate and better department rapport with the community, said his wife, Jane Brooksher. When he retired in 1983, he said, “If a man could have a career, this would be the one. Policemen are doing a lot of good for the people, and you can get a lot satisfaction from knowing that.”
After retiring from the police department, Mr. Brooksher was elected a trustee of the Tracy Joint Union High School District. He served seven years, including two years as board president. On the high school board, he pushed for higher academic standards, the planning for new facilities, including construction of West High School, and for the unification of the Tracy High and Tracy Elementary school districts. Unification was approved by voters in 1996.
Mr. Brooksher had been a member of the Tracy Rotary Club, Tracy Kiwanis Club, Tracy Elks Lodge and James McDermott Post 172 of American Legion, . He served as Legion post commander in 1981.
On their small ranch west of Tracy, he and his wife cared for horses, steers, chickens, goats, quail and the family’s pet dogs and cats. He enjoyed gardening and carving waterfowl out of wood.
Mr. Brooksher is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jane Brooksher of Tracy; a son, Mark Brooksher of Dallas; three daughters, Barbara Keenan of Melbourne, Australia, and Patty Brooksher and Debbie Braman, both of Dallas; and two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Ainsley Keenan of Australia; two sisters, Jodie Owens of Murphys and Vera Waunice Cassell of Oklahoma; a brother, Donnie Brooksher of Angels Camp; and close friends Marie Moyer, Don McGeein and Herman Washington along with friends on Lammers Lane.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steve Brooksher.
At Mr. Brooksher’s request, no formal services will be conducted.
Contributions in Mr. Brooksher’s name may be sent to the Tracy Animal Shelter for the care of dogs and cats. Checks, payable to the Tracy Animal Shelter, can be mailed to Tamsen Bryon, 3832 Princeton Way, Livemore 94550. | top |
Bill Burdette
James McDermott Post 172, Tracy
Nov. 13, 1921 — Feb. 24, 2006
 A retired H.J. Heinz Co. supervisor who was Tracy’s last living tie to the ultra-secret World War II prisoner-of-war interrogation center at Byron Hot Springs, died Friday at New Hope Care Center at the age of 84.
A native of Spokane, Wash., he entered the U.S. Army before the U.S. entered World War II and served in Alaska. In 1942, he was transferred to Byron Hot Springs, located 14 miles northwest of Tracy, where an interrogation center for Japanese and German prisoners of war was being established at the onetime spa. Mr. Burdette, a master sergeant, served as sergeant of the Army guard, which manned guard towers and foot patrols at the entrance and on the fenced periphery surrounding the former Byron Hot Springs hotel building. The secret base, known only as MIS 1941 P.O. Box 651, Tracy, Cal. (where mail was received) was the West Coast center for prisoner-of-war interrogations.
Between late 1942 and August 1945 at the end of the war, 3,234 Japanese and 252 German prisoners were interrogated by intelligence officers and interpreters. The prisoners stayed at the three-story complex for periods of a few days to several months before being sent to regular POW camps in the western U.S.
“We never had any high-ranking Japanese officers,” Mr. Burdette recalled in a 2002 interview. “The senior Japanese officers in 1938 pledged their lives to the emperor, and they were seldom captured, since those not killed in combat committed hara-kiri.” He said the lower-ranking Japanese officers and enlisted men were questioned about their hometowns and military units to identify which units were located where in the Pacific.
German POWs included four generals. The best known was Gen. Gustav von Vaerst, who had been commander of the Fifth Panzer Army in North Africa. “He (Gen. von Vaerst) and other German generals were quite formal, even haughty. They wouldn’t speak to enlisted men like me, only to senior officers,” he said.
Mr. Burdette and other soldiers at the post came to Tracy often, but they didn’t say anything about what was going on at Byron Hot Springs. “Some people suspected what was happening there, but we kept our mouths shut,” he said.
It was at the JC Penney Co. store at 10th Street and Central Avenue that he met his wife, the former Sammie LaWanda Morgan. They were married in 1943. After the war, Mr. Burdette remained in Tracy and worked for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for several years before joining the staff at the Heinz factory in 1950. He moved up the ranks from production worker to leadman and retired as a supervisor in the filling and labeling department in 1984.
He was a member of James McDermott Post 172, American Legion; Tracy Post 1537, Veterans of Foreign Wars; and the Tracy Elks Lodge.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Sammie LaWanda Burdette of Tracy, and a son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Karen Burdette of Tuolumne.
At Mr. Burdette’s request, no services will be conducted. Interment will be private. Hotchkiss Mortuary, 5 W. Highland Ave., is handling arrangements.
| top |  It is my sad duty to report that Edward “Hank” Blaker, Americanism Chairman for the Department of California, Past Commander of Camarillo Post 741 and Ways and Means Chairman for the 40 & 8 Fourth District du California reported to Post Everlasting this morning (12/21/05) while in the hospital with family at his side.
Memorial Service for Hank Blaker will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 30, 2005 at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park located at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA 93021-8517. Phone number of the Memorial Park is (805) 482-1959.
After the Memorial Service there will be a Reception at The American Legion Hall, Camarillo Post 741. The Post is located at 7 Nellora Street in Camarillo. The Post phone number is (805) 482-3916.
Hank Blaker, Department of California Americanism Chairman, reported to Post Everlasting December 21, Wednesday morning. Hank was admitted to the hospital early Tuesday after a visit to the emergency room Monday night with complaints of acute pain. Hank had been in declining health since December of 2004 following a month long stay in the hospital and had been receiving dialysis treatment three times a week.
While Hank’s mobility was severely impacted this year he managed to maintain a rigorous schedule which included his Americanism Chairmanship duties and he rarely missed Post, Ventura County Council, Sixteenth District, Sixth Area or Forty and Eight events or call-ins.
Expressions of condolence can be sent to Mrs. Joanne Blaker and Family at 1138 Bollin Ave, Camarillo, CA 93010.
Respectfully submitted,
Pete Duncan
Grand Directeur Public Relations du California
PR Guy for Sixth Area Vice Commander Henry Hicks
Adjutant Moorpark Post 502
(805) 523-3355 or moorparkpost502@aol.com
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Edward "Hank" Blaker, 83, of Camarillo passed away on Dec. 21, 2005.
He was born June 23, 1922, in Los Angeles, and lived in the San Fernando Valley for 69 years. He thought he had died and gone to heaven after moving to Camarillo in 1991.
He joined the Navy in 1942, serving in World War II and Korea. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 40/8, and the American Legion, serving as chaplain. He took great pride as the Americanism commissioner for the state of California for the past several years. Hank retired after 40 years as a Teamster in the Bottlers Local 896.
Hank is survived by his ever-loving wife of 49 years, Joanne; children, Brian Blaker (spouse Franny), Kim Fassl (spouse Mike), and Kathy Lirones (spouse Jeff); grandchildren, April, Charlie, Mark, Frank, Nicholas, Sam, and Whitney; and cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Hank's memory to the local Boys & Girls Club.
Published in the Ventura County Star from 12/27/2005 - 12/30/2005.
| top | Passed away March 22, 2004 at the age of 87. Born Feb. 26, 1917 to George and Vivian Bain in St. Bernice, Indiana. Survived by his beloved wife Imogene of 64 years; loving son Donald P. Bain and daughter in law Judy; a daughter Geraldine, grandson Brian, a brother Jack; sisters Dorothy, Rosemary, and Barbara from Indiana. Don leaves many nephews, nieces, and dear friends. Preceded in death by his sister Helen and brothers Carl and George.
Don worked in Indiana for the Milwaukee Railroad until 1954, then moved his family to Sacramento and retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1977 after 41 years of service. He served 2 years as President of the Southern Pacific Club and 3 years on the Board of Directors of the Southern Pacific Credit Union.
Don served in the Armed Forces during WWII, ETO in the 740th Railroad Battalion. After retirement he spent the remainder of his life golfing, fishing and traveling, but devoted most of his time to Charles Eggen Post 832 of the American Legion. He was a life member of that Post, serving 20 years as Finance Officer, Commander, President, member of the Hall Association and many years as Chairman of Boys State and Oratorical Contest and member 61 years. He was a life member of the VFW, a charter member of the SIRS, branch 69; member of the BRC of America; and a Loyal Star of America.
Friends are welcome for visitation Thursday 4-8 pm and are invited to attend services 10 am Friday at EAST LAWN MORTUARY, 5757 Greenback Lane with interment to follow at Sierra Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
| top | February 6, 1922 – March 26, 2004
A SURVIVOR OF THE BATAAN DEATH MARCH
Glenn Bowers, 82, long time resident of Seal Beach, California died on March 26, 2004 at Kindred Hospital Westminster of Congestive Heart Failure. He is survived by his wife, Louise, daughter Deborah Hoff of Virginia and two grandsons, Steve Thomas of Solvang and Danny Hoff of Virginia.
Glenn was born February 6,1922 in Pocahontas, AR and moved with his family to Bakersfield, Ca in 1935, where he completed high school and joined the Army Air Corp in September, 1940. He served in the Philippines with the 20th Pursuit Squadron. until they were surrendered to the Japanese. He was a survivor of the Bataan Death March and spent 3½ years as a prisoner of war of the Japanese.
Upon leaving the service he came to Long Beach, obtained his painting contractor's license and operated his own business for 20 years. Tired of the rat race, he left contracting and joined the Southern California Edison Company, where he retired after 15 years.
Glenn joined the R.E. Dolly Masonic Lodge #616 in 1962 and was Worshipful Master in 1971. He received the Hiram Award, the highest honor a Masonic Lodge can bestow upon a fellow Mason, in 1989. He was a member of the Long Beach Scottish Rite Temple and received the honor of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor.
He was active in the American Legion, Seal Beach Post 857. He was a Sr. Volunteer Policeman for the City of Seal Beach from November 1997 until his death.
A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 148 10th Street, Seal Beach on April 2 at 11:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Long Beach Scottish Rite Foundation for Childhood Language Disorders which helps aphasic children who cannot speak.
| top | Retired Army Col. Aaron Bank, a military icon called ``the father of the Green Berets'' for his role as the first commander of the Army's elite Special Forces, has died. He was 101. Colonel Aaron Bank was a proud member of American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291. Bank died Thursday of natural causes at his home in an assisted-living facility in Dana Point, said his son-in-law, Bruce Ballantine.
In 1952, the Army approved 2,300 spaces for men in a Special Forces unit, the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Bank was a key figure in pushing for its creation. He also is credited with writing a memorandum suggesting that Special Forces soldiers be allowed to wear berets as a mark of distinction. The Army initially turned the idea down. But in 1962, four years after Bank retired from the military, President John F. Kennedy authorized Army Special Forces to wear berets.
``Col. Aaron Bank is a legend within the Special Forces community,'' said Maj. Robert Gowan, spokesman for the U.S. Army Special Forces Command. ``His commitment and service to our country is unsurpassed. He was a man far ahead of his time. His vision and initiative allowed the Army to create Special Forces as we know them today.''
In December 1944, Bank was assigned to recruit and train 170 anti-Nazi German POWs and defectors. Their mission: parachute into the Austrian Alps and capture high-ranking Nazi leaders, including Adolf Hitler. The mission was scrubbed, but Bank later co-authored a novel, ``Knights Cross,'' that fantasized about a successful mission where the hero succeeds in capturing Hitler.
Bank is survived by his wife, Catherine; their two daughters, Linda Ballantine of Dana Point and Alexandra Elliott of Anaheim; and a granddaughter.
Viewing will be on Sunday, April 4th 3 to 8 pm at the Lesneski Mortuary in San Clemente, CA. A funeral service, with full military and Special Forces honors, will be held on Monday, April 5th at 1:00 pm - Riverside National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 14385, Tampa, FL 33690.
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James H. Baehr
Adjutant, Post 208
Comrade and Dixon, CA Post 208 Adjutant Jim Baehr passed away on January 22, 2004 from complications with his leukemia. Jim was a relatively new member who stepped up to take the Adjutant’s job and get our membership roster in order. He was a Vietnam-era Guardsman who served during the Berlin crisis.
Jim's funeral was held on January 31 in Dorchester, Wisconsin. The VFW provided a color guard, and a bugler played Taps at the cemetery. A local memorial service was held at the Dixon Community Church on Sunday, February 29.
| top | Duane Bickle passed on to Post Everlasting on Thursday July 1st. He was Past Commander of Redlands Post 106, Past Commander The Great 25th District - 1966-67, Past Vice Commander Area 5 - 1972-73 Respectfully submitted . . . Willy Wilkin - NEC
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George Russell Barber
PUFL Member - Richard M. Nixon Post 679, Yorba Linda
Last surviving Chaplain from the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach
 Col. George Russell Barber, the last surviving Chaplain from the D-Day landing on Omaha Beach, died peacefully in Whittier, CA at the age of 90.
WHITTIER -- Armed only with his Bible and his faith, George Barber survived the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944. Fifty-six years later, as the only surviving chaplain from that horrendous battle, he delivered the opening prayer at the dedication ceremony for the D-Day Museum in New Orleans in 2000, joining celebrities Tom Hanks, Tom Brokaw, Steven Spielberg and others.
On Friday, Barber, 90, died at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier.
Born Aug. 26, 1914, he was 27 in October 1941 when he joined the 11th Horse Calvary the youngest chaplain on active duty in all the branches of the military.
The attack on Pearl Harbor two months later changed the ways of war, and Barber was in the Army with Gen. George Patton as he built two tank divisions.
Barber held 11 church services on 11 ships on June 4, 1944. Two days later, he accompanied the 1st Infantry Division as troops stormed Omaha Beach in France. When he hit the beach, he could only huddle in a foxhole and pray.
"It was horrible,' he told the Whittier Daily News in a 2003 interview, remembering the 1,531 of "his men' who were killed that day. "I could only work as if everything depended on me and pray as if everything depended on God.'
Barber survived that battle and others, going on to the Battle of the Bulge, where his Jeep was torn apart by a German artillery shell.
He later served as an Air Force chaplain in Japan and Korea during the Korean War, where he was instrumental in the founding of World Vision. Though too old for active duty in Vietnam, Barber counseled and prayed with troops at March Air Force Base as they awaited deployment.
"He was a pastor between wars,' Donald Barber, his son, said. "He pastored at Park Avenue Christian Church in Montebello from 1936 to 1956 with time off for the military and then at First Christian Church in Pico Rivera until 1967.'
Retirement was more than a rocking chair for the chaplain, however. He enjoyed talking about his war experiences, whether to a national organization, local American Legion or VFW post or a news reporter. In addition to delivering the opening prayer at the D-Day Museum, Barber spoke at four other events on the occasion of D-Day anniversaries.
"We all heard all the stories, many times, but I think we learned from them,' Donald Barber said.
Chaplain Barber is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, G. Russell and Carolyn Barber of Macon, Ga., and Donald and Sherry Barber of Whittier. He also leaves four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 27 at Hillside Chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Road, Whittier.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, or online at www.ddaymuseum.org/tribute
| top |  Frank K. Baker went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 18, 2004. Frank was born October 7, 1925 in Fort Bragg, California. Frank served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942 - 1946, in the 103 Infantry.
Frank moved to Sacramento in 1954 where he began his 50 year teaching career. His dedication to the area's youth included 50 years with Boys State, and 40 years with the Boy Scouts of America.
Frank is survived by his devoted wife Mary of 52 years, brother Jack Baker, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be greatly missed by his extended families the Medlyn's and the Cater's.
A celebration of Frank's life will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 12:00 p.m., Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 8201 Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks, California.
| top | David J. Burns passed away at the Bruce B. Downs Veterans hospital in Tampa Florida on February 27, 2005. David was born in Wichita, Kansas to Robert J. Burns and Faye Hazel Burns.
He is survived by his two daughters Susanne Burns and Christina Burns Riddoch of Monterey, California and by his grandson Dustin Burns of Las Vegas, Nevada.
David served in the United States Marine Corp from 1950 to 1958. He then attended the University of Kansas and received his Bachelors in Spanish. In 1964 David moved to Brattleboro, Vermont where he directed the Experiment in international living at the Foreign Language Department for the School for International Training. During this time he was also the language coordinator for the Peace Corps Project. Then in 1966 the Peace Corps sent David to Honolulu, Hawaii to train linguist to work in Vietnam. At this time he also attended the University of Hawaii and received his Masters in Linguistics. David then transferred to Micronesia in 1968 and then to India in 1970, establishing, supervising and maintaining language training for Peace Corps volunteers
Moving to Monterey, California in 1973 where he was employed at the Defense Language Institute as a chairperson in various departments developing and supervising language programs. He also spent several years working for the Department of the Defense in Heidelberg, Germany. David retired in Salinas, California in 1992 were he volunteer as a driver for Meals on Wheels. He was a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages and the Linguistic Society. David was a member and commander of The American Legion Post 31 and 589 in Salinas, California. In 2001 David moved to Tampa, Florida where he was very active with the V.A. hospital as a volunteer.
On March 20, 2005 thanks to the Monterey Bay Veterans Sports Fishing Rehab Center David Joseph Burns ashes will be scattered out at sea at 12:00.
Any donations may be made to Meals on Wheels in Salinas, California or the Disabled Veterans Sportfishing Rehab Center on Cannery Row.
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I would also like to report Legionnaire David Joseph Burns, age 72, passed away on Feb 27 at VA Hospital, Tampa, FL. David served in the Marine Corps 1950-58. Army He joined American Legion Post 31, in 1972 and immediately accepted an appointed position. During his stay in Monterey County he was never out of Legion job.
He was Past Commander of both Post 31 and 589 several times. He also served as 28th District Commander in 1994-95 and appointed several assignments in the Area and Department of California. He was Past President of the Past Commanders Club and a 40/8 Voyageur Miltaire. As a DLI civil service employee, he held positions in the faculty as a teacher, chief, programs director, and staff member until he retired in 2001. His ashes will be scattered out to sea thanks to the Monterey Bay Sports Fishing Rehab Center on March 20th at noon which was David's favorite time to refresh himself by taking a "Break."
Respectfully... Abel Quinones, Public Relations Committee, 28th District
| top | Wilson E. "Bill" Black Born May 9, 1918, Juniper, Idaho. Preceded in death by his spouse, Pauline Black. Lived in San Leandro for 55 years. Father of Dan Black of Pleasanton, Calif., and Richard Black of Carson City, Nev. Grandfather of Dan Black of Livermore, Michelle Black of Meridan, Miss., Keith Black of Fresno, Calif., and Dean Moore of Spokane, Wash. Great-grandfather of six.
A veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy Patrol Bomb Squadron 63. Served in Ireland, North Africa and England. A general foreman with Naval Air Rework Facility, Alameda Naval Air Station, for over 30 years. Retired 1975.
A member of American Legion for 66 years and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Held various positions, including commander, Tenth District Council and Department of California of the American Legion, and vice commander, Department of California, commanding the second area. Member and chairman of the San Leandro Sister City Committee. Chairman of the San Leandro Veteran Memorial Building.
Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service celebrating his life on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, beginning at 10 a.m. at Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 160 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. Burial following at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward. Visitation begins Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m.
Donations to the American Lung Association, 295 27th St., Oakland, CA 94612, preferred.
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It is my sad duty to report that Bill Black of San Leandro American Legion Post 117, has passed on and has now joined the ranks of those Legionnaires and Voyager Militare. Bill passed on at daybreak (0530 hours) on Good Friday, March 25th. He was a 50 year plus member of the American Legion and Past Commander of his Post. He served in varied appointed and elected positions in the American Legion Department of California and the 40/8 organizations.
Services will be held for him at the Santos-Robinson Mortuary, 150 Estuillo Ave, Leandro, CA on Wednesday, March 30th at 10 AM.
Everyone is encourage to wear their Legion or 40/8 Regalia. It is also requested that everyone pass the word along, not everyone of the old folks has e-mail.
His burial will follow the services. Ron (phone number 510-581-2488) is coordinating things and he said they will need the firing team at the Cemetery: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, 26320 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
It is requested that those living in outlying areas to please do not send flowers but make a donation in Bill Black's name to your favorite American Legion or 40/8 charity fund and send a note to Bill's Family at address: c/o Dan Black, 3976 Empire Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588-4414.
Respectfully... Abel Quinones, Public Relations Committee, 28th District
| top | Hazel Brubaker passed away peacefully at sunset on Memorial Day, May 30, 2005 in Denver, CO with her family by her side. Born in Chicago, IL on May 5, 1924.
Beloved mother of Rick Brubaker and wife Melody of Northglenn, CO, Gary Brubaker of Brighton, CO, and Judy Brubaker; dear grandmother of six and great grandmother of two. Also survived by dear friend, Nancy Carpenter; beloved basset hound Holly and cockatiels, Henry and Arthur.
Hazel was a graduate of Eureka College in Eureka, IL. She served proudly in World War II. Hazel was an elementary school teacher at Westside School in Healdsburg for many years. After retiring from teaching, she continued her love of children by operating a daycare for many years. She was the dining site manager of the Rohnert Park Senior dining site, serving daily hot meals to seniors and delivering hot meals to shut-ins for 12 years. Hazel was a key member of the Rohnert Park Senior Center where she was a longtime member of the Senior Advisory Council.
Hazel loved the American Legion and was awarded a Life Membership in Legion Post 21, Santa Rosa where she served as Post Commander in 1992. Hazel was an Army WAC during WW II and was an Honorary Life Member of The American Legion. She was ever present at all Post functions as well as heading up the Post Information Booth at the 40 & 8 Flea Markets for many years. Hazel was the 2nd in line of Post 21 female Commanders, having served that office with distinction in 1992. She will be sorely missed by her comrades of Theodore Roosevelt Post 21.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Family Episcopal Church, 1500 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.
Those wishing to honor Hazel's memory may send donations in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Association, Northbay Chapter, 1211 North Dutton Ave., Ste. A., Santa Rosa, CA 95401. | top |
Victor D. Barnes
Tredway Post No. 194, Kelseyville, CA
 Victor D. Barnes was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Kelseyville and died Sept. 23, 2005, at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport, at the age of 86.
Proud to be a native son of Lake County and a lifelong resident, descendant of pioneer settlers in the Kelseyville area, Mr. Barnes graduated from Kelseyville High School in 1937, and attended Santa Rosa Junior College. He saw military service in the Army Air Force during World War II, with active duty in the India Burma theater as a medical technician. He entered the Air Corps in 1942 and was discharged in 1946.
In the late 1940s Mr. Barnes operated a full-service gasoline station on Main Street in Kelseyville with his partner, Alfred "Buzz" Gatton. In 1951 he married Jane Keeling Dorsett of Nice, and for over 45 years they owned a diversified farming operation, The Barnes Yard, raising hay, walnuts, winegrapes and kiwifruit on their ranch between Nice and Lucerne. The property was sold in 2001 to Jim Fetzer who has subsequently developed Ceago Vinegarden.
Mr. Barnes was pre-deceased by his parents, Victor P. and Lucie Drew Barnes; his brother, Donald Barnes; and his wife of 50 years, Jane Barnes.
He is survived by his sons, Kenneth Barnes of Santa Rosa and Peter Dorsett of Sacramento; his daughters, Susie LaPointe of Sacramento and Wilda Shock and husband Jim of Lakeport; his sister and brother-in-law, Betty and John Brookes of Kelseyville; and his companion, Gloria Sauer of Lakeport.
Other survivors include grandsons, Justin Barnes of Oakland and Adam Breazeale of Hickory, N.C.; granddaughters, Chandra Breazeale of Ukiah and Jana Newell of Sparks, Nev.; and great-grandchildren, Casey Newell of Nevada, and Garrett and Derek Troxler of Ukiah. Other survivors include nephews and their families, Steve Brookes, Kelseyville; Don Brookes, Santa Cruz; Herb Keeling, Washington; Robert Keeling, Nice; Richard Keeling, Oregon; and Ronald Keeling, Arkansas; and niece, Barbara O'Rourke and her family of Lakeport.
Mr. Barnes' many community affiliations include 47 years as a member and Past Master of Hartley Masonic Lodge No. 199, Lakeport; charter member of the Clear Lake Lions Club of Nice, where he served as president, district chairman and a Helen Keller Fellow for the Lions International Eye Foundation; American Legion Tredway Post No. 194, Kelseyville; trustee of BPOE Elks Lodge No. 2704, Lakeport; Lake County Historical Society; Friends of the Lake County Museum; and honorary member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.
During his residency on the Northshore, Mr. Barnes was a member and president of the board of trustees of the Upper Lake Union High School District, a longtime director of the North Coast Walnut Association, an early grower and leader in the California kiwifruit industry, a volunteer fireman with the Nice Fire Department and a commissioner for the Upper Lake Fire Protection District.
Masonic graveside services for the deceased will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 30 at Hartley Cemetery, Lakeport, followed by a celebration of life at the Friendship Hall of the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to the Westside Community Park, c/o Jeff Havrilla, 440 N. Main Street, Lakeport.
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Rose Bertrand
San Gorgonio Post No. 428, Banning, CA
Rose Bertrand, Wife of Hubert "Bert" Bertrand passed away on October 2, 2005.
Bert and his wife are both long time members of the American Legion Family. Bert is a 73 year member of the Sons of The American Legion in California and is also a member of the American Legion in California. Bert is currently serving as Chaplain of the Detachment of California as well as Chaplain of the SAL District 21 and as Commander of San Gorgonio Squadron 428 in Banning, CA. Bert is also a Past Officer of the American Legion and has served in numerous positions at the Post, District, Area, and Department levels.
Detachment of CA Commander, Paul C. Rodriguez has requested that all Detachment of California Officers and other SAL Staff make every effort to attend and show support for Bert and his Family.
Viewing for Rose Bertrand will take place on Thursday, October 6, 2005, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at: Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223-1807 (At 12th Street and Beaumont Ave.) Take 12th Street Off ramp. (951) 845-1141
Memorial Services for Rose Bertrand will take place on Friday, October 7, 2005, starting at 4:00 PM at: Weaver Mortuary, 1177 Beaumont Ave., Beaumont, CA 92223-1807
(951) 845-1141
There will be a get together & refreshments following the Memorial Service at San Gorgonio Post 428.
Condolences and cards may be sent to:
Bert Bertrand & Family. Eldorado Palm Mobile Home Park
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Eugene N. (Gino) Bettini
Hopland Post 529, Hopland, CA
 BETTINI, Eugene N. (Gino) Of Ukiah was born February 26, 1917 in San Rafael, CA. Gino passed away March 13, 2003. He was 86 years old. He made his home in Ukiah for 46 years. His parents were Mary Martinazzi Bettini Orio and Renzo Bettini of Italy.
In 1918, his family moved to Madera and farmed. Gino grew up doing all kinds of farm work and developed a love of growing things. He drove a D-8 tractor farming grain for 10 years, worked at the Richmond shipyard for a few months, and then was drafted into the Army in 1943.
Gino spent 4 years and 3 months in the Army serving during World War II in England, France, Germany, Austria, and Belgium. He served with the 529th Engineers Light Pontoon Company (attending reunions for the past 6 years in various states). He received Campaign Medals for Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland; decorations for World War II Victory, Army of Occupation, European African Middle Eastern Campaign and American Campaign and Good Conduct. Gino has written extensively about his war experience and has published many stories and photographs of World War II including the liberation of the concentration camps. He was discharged from the Army on February 21, 1947.
He returned to farming for 10 years then moved to Ukiah. He was employed for 10 years in construction as an asphalt raker and 16 years for Caltrans’ shop at the Forks as a shop mechanic’s helper. Gino was a member of Ukiah Elks Lodge 1728, and a life member of both The American Legion Hopland Post 529 and VFW Ukiah Post 1900.
 Retirement in 1979 allowed Gino to dedicate more time to his many hobbies. Volkswagens were a major passion. He loved to work on Volkswagens, build "Funny Bugs" for parades, build hot Volkswagen engines, and collect anything related to "Bugs". He had diverse and interesting collections: beer cans, mint 1:24 scale model cars, spark plugs, church keys, all kinds of old things, belt buckles, and 3-D slides. Gino always said, "All junk is good stuff!" He enjoyed taking lots of photographs, 3-D slides, movies, and videos: a natural historian, he documented the lives of his friends and family. His time was full with surf fishing, camping, fishing at the coast, traveling in his motor home, playing washers, and square dancing (danced all over).
Gino was an excellent cook and gardener sharing both with family and friends. Gino loved working in all of his gardens. He made a nice garden behind his home on the railroad tracks right of way. He put a gate and ramp so that he could take his rototiller out there and tend his "farm". The rocks removed from the garden were arranged to read "Home Sweet Home" and a three-foot heart filled with broken glass from along the tracks was its accent. One season he had ears of corn 3 feet long and his grape arbor of 10 vines produced one bunch of grapes that weighed 36 pounds. He cooked and shared the bounty of his garden and his favorite was chicory.
Gino also loved all flowers and planted a great variety of roses, which were his strong favorite. Friends and family also remember Gino as quite a competitor-he was the self-proclaimed #1 washer player of the world.
Gino is survived by his wife Alice E. Eby-Bettini, his son Thomas E. Bettini and wife Millie of Turlock; stepchildren Rae Eby-Carl and husband David of Witter Springs, Dave Eby and wife Cari of Blue Lakes; grandchildren: Ronda Ruddicks of Los Banos, Thomas Bettini and wife Suzanne of Albuquerque, NM, Michelle Vincent of Ukiah, Shawn Eby of Ukiah, Sue Temple of Lonsdale, AR, Zachary Burroughs of Cross Lanes, WV, Alex Burroughs of Cotati, Amber Peak and husband Drew of Lakeport, and Marianne Carl of Witter Springs; great-grandchildren: Lisa and Tammie Ruddicks, Katie, Nate, Matt, Andy and Emma Peak, Chris, Jacob, and Rhianna Eby, Amanda and Anthony Burroughs; sisters Violet Weaver of Fresno, Lorraine Ogle and husband Bill of Madera, and sister-in-law Mary Bettini of Madera; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Gino was preceded in death by brother, Renzo Bettini.
Services will be at The Eversole Chapel on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with graveside services following at Russian River Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at EVERSOLE MORTUARY on Monday, March 17, 2003.
Gino requested that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Ukiah, 411 South State Street, Ukiah, CA, in lieu of flowers.
Published in the Press Democrat on 3/15/2003.
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