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Edward A. Jaworski
Charter Cove Post 755, Covina
Edward A. Jaworski, age 83, passed away, on March 28, 2007 in Azusa , Ca., after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Toronto Canada January 27, 1924. Married in 1950 to Doris, they moved to Calif. in 1954. Edward worked for the Retail Clerks Union for many years. He loved to read was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his ex-wife, Doris, and 4 children: Cathy Mazi, of Redmond Oregon, Joanne Jaworski, Fontana, Calif. Gail Gaston, Phelan, Calif. and Ed Jaworski, Riverside, Calif. 6 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
There will be a small memorial service at the American Legion, where he was a member for many years. It will be held at the Covina Lodge, Arrow Hwy & Bonnie Cove, 11:00 AM. May 19TH. Always kind, and good-hearted, you were so well liked by those who knew you. Thank you for everything, & thanks for the memories. We'll miss you Dad. | top | JOHNSON, FRED L. October 12, 1921 to June 18, 2006 Freddie, 84, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, June 18, 2006. He was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to San Diego in 1952 with his family. He was a retired newspaper pressman for the San Diego Union-Tribune. He had a total of 40 years of service between the Chicago Tribune and San Diego Union Tribune. He was a loyal and dedicated member of GCC/IBT Union Local 432M, representing newspaper production. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II under Gen. George S. Patton's 3rd Army. He engaged in five major battles during the war: Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He also was a member of the VFW and American Legion. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and son Daniel Johnson of San Diego. He is survived by his daughter Diane (Ron) Baldwin of San Diego; sons, David Johnson of La Mesa and Dennis Johnson of San Diego; sister Cheryl Prahl of Oak Park IL, one grandchild and three nieces. Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Goodbody Mortuary, Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday at St. Therese, and Burial will follow Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery. | top |  Frank J. Johnson January 20, 1912 - April 6, 2007 Born in Eau Claire, WI, Frank was a California resident for the past 80 years. He was the loving husband of the late Edythe Johnson; loving father of Carol Holtz and son-in-law, John Holtz; grandfather of David Holtz and his wife Mara, Kimberly Gelardi and her husband Steve and great-grandfather of Julia and Stefani Gelardi. He was also the loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, as well as friend to Bette Warde.
He was a retired member S.F. Police Dept., a member of Widows & Orphans, S.F. Police Officers Assn. and Veteran Police Officers Assn. He was a Navy vet from WWII and a member of the American Legion Post 456. Interment, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno. Per Frank's request, there will be no Services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please donate to your favorite charity or to the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California and Northern Nevada, 131 Steuart St., Ste 520, S.F., CA 94105. | top |  Johnson--Arthur "A.J.", age 89, died at Carmel Hills Care Center on January 1. A native of Outlook, MT, he was born July 30, 1917. He was a graduate of Northern Montana College, Havre, MT and earned his Master's Degree from Stanford University.
Mr. Johnson lived in Salinas from 1959 until moving to Forest Hill Manor in Pacific Grove in 1987. A.J. taught at El Sausal Jr. High School and then at Alisal High School before retiring in 1977. He was a member of the California Retired Teachers Association, the American Legion Post, #31 in Salinas and the Forest Hill United Methodist Church. A.J. served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the 509th Composite Group-1st Atomic Bombardment Group. He also served three years with the American Red Cross and participated in the exchange of prisoners at the end of the Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his sister, Marian Cromwell of Great Falls, MT and many nieces and nephews.
A cryptside service will be held on Monday, January 8 at 10:00 AM at Garden of Memories in Salinas under the direction of The Paul Mortuary.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's favorite charity.
| top | Glenn Richard (Dick) Johns, born in Seymour, Missouri January 31, 1926 passed peacefully away on December 4, 2006 at his home in Merced, California following a year-long but valiant struggle with Laryngeal cancer. Dick drove cross country from Missouri to California in the late 1930's with his younger cousin to find work for himself and his parents in the orchards and fields of Merced County. Working to help his family meant that Dick could not complete school beyond the 7th grade. Dick went on to enlist in the Navy only to be sent home for being too young. He returned to serve his country in early 1942 in the U.S. Navy serving in the South Pacific aboard a battleship escort vessel during World Ward II. He earned a purple heart and many other battle service medals during his six years in the U.S. Navy.
He returned to Merced to marry and raise four children. He worked as the Superintendent of Acacia Van & Storage for over 25 years. Dick was a life-time member of the American Legion Post 83 in Merced and it's club manager for several years. He was also a member of the Merced Elks Club.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Johns and Ruth Miller Johns of Merced. He is remembered lovingly by his sister Lena Mae Daniel and brother in law Thorstein Daniel of Springfield, Missouri; Doyle Johns of Henderson, Nevada; his four children Lesa Rasmussen and son in law John of Atwater; Karen Lee of Atwater; twin sons Sidney and Steven Johns of Salt Lake City, Utah; and his longtime and dearly beloved companion Rose SiFuentes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also leaves nine grandchildren and nine great grand children.
Burial at sea will be private with military honors provided by the U.S. Navy, in San Fransisco.
Remembrances may be made to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society or the American Legion Honor Guard Post 83 in Merced. | top |  Born on August 29, 1925, passed away on February 3, 2006 at the age of 80. He is survived by Jean, his loving wife of 59 years; children Dan and Mike Jordan and Linda Jimenez; Daughter-In-Law Rita; Son-In-Law Greg; Grandson Tony and his wife Beth; and Great Grandson Tony Jr.
Homer served in the Coast Guard and participated in many actions in the pacific during World War II including the invasions at Leyte Gulf. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, 40/8 and the VFW. During 1984, Homer served as Department Vice Commander Representing Area 1 of the California American Legion and in many other leadership positions.
Homer was honored as Sacramento’s “1992 Irishman of the Year”. Homer was also involved in the Knights of Columbus, the Independent Order of Foresters, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
One of his favorite past-times was talking politics; he ran for City Council of West Sacramento during its first attempt at incorporation. Homer also loved mystery novels-- he loved the “who dun it’s”. One of his favorites television programs was the old Perry Mason series. Homer had the “gift of gab” which served him well in his life as a bartender, club manager and, most recently, in his Insurance business. For Homer, his family, friends and clients were his priorities.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at American Legion Post #521, 6700 8th Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673.
Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2006 at St. Lawrence Church, 4325 Don Julio Blvd., North Highlands, CA 95660.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Legion Post #521 Veterans Rehabilitation Fund. Internment will be private.
| top | Buford "Boots" Judson Jones, 71, commander of American Legion J.B. Clark Post 149 in Escondido, died Monday, March 15, 2004, at his home in Oceanside from effects of a stroke suffered three weeks earlier.
Born June 16, 1932, in Escondido, Mr. Jones graduated in 1950 from Escondido Union High School. He was a longtime parishioner of the Nazarene Church of Escondido.
Mr. Jones enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 and served four years during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the service, he attended Palomar College in San Marcos, where he played on the varsity football team.
From 1957 to the mid-1960s, he worked as a referee for Roller Derby, Roller Games and Ideal Promotions, all of which promoted professional roller skating competitions. He worked as a bartender at the Lawrence Welk Resort in Escondido and later managed the Escondido Country Club and the Vossberg Hotel in Hemet.
Mr. Jones was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Escondido and a 50-year member of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elah Thomas and Eva Carrie Jones, who came to Escondido in the 1920s; sister Fern Allen; and brothers Robert, Richard and Harold "Sonny" Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Merchant Jones; daughter and son-in-law Tina and Ronnie Young of Hemet; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law Patti Kelly and David Allen of San Clemente; and stepson and step-daughter-in-law Michael and Bonnie Pinkert of Laguna Hills; and stepsons Keith Pinkert of Oceanside and Kevin Pinkert of Anaheim.
He is also survived by his sister, Edith Book of La Pine, Ore.; sisters-in-law Ada Jones of Escondido and Dee Meyers of Lemoore; and brothers and sisters-in-law Charles and Edith Jones of Tulare, Donald "Doy" and Elda Jones of Escondido and Gerald and Fern Jones of Las Vegas.
Other survivors include grandchildren Bryan Young of Hemet, Shana Kelly of San Clemente, Melissa and Nathan Pinkert of Laguna Hills, Amy Pinkert of Buena Park, Mary Andrews of Willamina, Ore.; and great-grandchildren Austyn, Cheyenne and Dawson of Willamina. He also is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A celebration of life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 2, at J.B. Clark Post 149, 230 E. Park Ave., Escondido.
Additional info may be obtained by calling Ralph Gustaferson at the post, (760) 745-1159.
The family suggests that donations in Mr. Jones' name be made to American Legion J.B. Clark Post 149, 230 E. Park Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.
| top |  Robert Jones - Transferred to Post Everlastng on March 16, 2005
Memorial Services:
Friday, April 1, 2005 at Post 282 at 11:00 am
Services will be performed by FRA Branch 139
Please wear your cover.
Respectfully submitted.... Ted Pasnak
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Reginald "Reggie" Johnson
Will Rogers Post 539, Los Angeles
It it my sad duty to report that Reggie Johnson has joined Post Everlasting as of this Friday, October 28, 2005. His wife Maxine contacted Past Department Commander Jim Hackney with this news a few moments ago. Reggie was a long time member of Will Rogers Post 539 and Past 24th District Commander 81-82. Reggie was active in numerous Legion programs. The generosity of Reggie and Maxine will not soon be forgotten.
At this moment, Funeral Services have not been arranged. Reggie suffered a massive coronary attack yesterday. He was 82 years of age.
A memorial service for Comrade Reggie is being arranged to be held at Palisades Post 283 next week.
The home address: Reggie and Maxine Johnson
6005 Shenandoah Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90056-1427
Please share this with your comrades as best you can.
Yours in comradeship and sorrow. . . Eric Measles | top |
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