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| | top |   Bruce Paul Nemecheck passed away on Friday, December 28, 2007. He was born September 19, 1916 just outside Abilene, Kansas. He had resided in San Diego County since December, 1944. Bruce was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise, who died in June, 2003. He is survived by his three daughters, Nancy Adams (Bill), Emily Andrade, and Marjory Simpson (Glenn), one grandson, Jim Nemecheck, and four granddaughters, Aimee and Allison Adams and Alicia and Amanda Andrade.
Bruce was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was admired as a longtime, active member of the Lakeside Presbyterian Church and a dedicated U.S. patriot who was a member of the American Legion for over 20 years. He loved to tell stories of his college years when he served as a pastor of a small Baptist church in Burlingame, Kansas and his service to our country as a Naval Pharmacist's Mate on the USS Boise in World War II.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008. Donations may be made to the Bruce P. Nemecheck Memorial Fund at the Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 9908 Channel Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
| top | E. Lee Neuenschwander passed away in Tennessee this morning, 4/11/07. He was a past Post 20 Commander and past District 15 Commander.
He is survived by his wife, Martha, of Scotts Hill, TN.
Respectfully submitted... Janet Price | top | Jack Nolen passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at his home from a heart attack.
Jack has been a long time member of the American Legion. He acheived Post Commander, District Commander, 40 & 8 Chef De Gare, Past Commanders Club President and served and several Department Commissions. He was presently the Post Judge Advocate. His knowledge and experience in the American Legion will be missed by all.
Funeral will be Monday, March 5, 2007 at the Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home, 901 W. Main Street, Merced. That is next door to Merced Post 83. Funeral is at 11:00 am. A viewing will be on Sunday at Ivers & Alcorn from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm.
Cindy has ask that in lieu of flowers, to make donations to the American Legion Disaster & Relief Fund. You may send checks directly, reference Jack Nolen, or to Merced Post 83 and reference Jack Nolen. The Adjutant will see that the donations are sent to the proper place.
Respectfully... William Dacus, Post 83 Adjutant
--- --- --- Published in the Merced Sun Star on 3/3/2007:
 Jack E. Nolen
1931 - 2007
Jack Nolen was born on June 28, 1931 in Oklahoma. He came to California when he was six months old and lived most of his life in the San Joaquin Valley. He was suddenly taken away from us on February 27, 2007.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents: Arthur and Ruth Nolen; brothers: Wayne Nolen, Floyd Nolen and Everett "Ed" Nolen; sisters: Wanda Burrows and Verna Wallace, and his first wife, Martha Nolen.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of sixteen years, Cynthia Nolen; sisters: Maureen Coker and Mary Ward; children: Denise Nolen, Nathan Nolen, Eric (Chris) Nolen, Kim (Diane) Nolen, Kelly Nolen De La Lastra, and Maurina (Tim) Erickson; grandchildren: Quinton Nolen, Sarah Erickson and Adam Erickson.
Jack retired in 1993 after many years as an accountant and apartment manager. He is veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. Jack was active with the American Legion, Post 83 and The Eagles, Aerie #2194. He enjoyed spending time with his family and bartending special occasions.
Friends and family are invited to attend the viewing on Sunday, March 4, 2007 from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. A Chapel Service will be held on Monday, March 5, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., at Ivers & Alcorn. Chaplain Steve Heath will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post # 83 Merced Honor Guard. Immediately following the service there will be a reception at the American Legion Hall in Merced. It was Jack's wish to be buried in the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make donations to the American Legion Disaster and Emergency Fund, P.O. Box 2083, Merced, CA. 95344. | top | Darrell Ellsworth Nelson Resident of Walnut Creek Darrell E. Nelson, 79, of Walnut Creek passed away in the afternoon of January 30, 2007 from cardiac arrest due to inflammation in his lungs. Darrell was born in Eureka, CA, on April 7, 1927. He was the son of Clarence and Rachel Nelson. He served in the Navy during World War II and graduated from the University of California, Berkeley. He completed his Master's Degree from Golden Gate College in Insurance and Risk Management. He was very active in the insurance industry for over 30 years.
A Vice President with Marsh, the world's leading Insurance Brokerage Firm, he was well known within the Engineers Club in San Francisco. He supported the American Legion, the Nature Conservatory, United States Navy Association, Defenders of Wildlife, DeMolay International, and many other charities. Darrell was one of the most interesting people you would want to know, his love of animals, his ethics, faith, and love of country and friends was a beautiful part of his being which will always be remembered by those who knew him well.
When he was working at Marsh, among his many other duties, he was responsible for the insurance coverage for Koko. Who is Koko? He was a tiny, undernourished baby gorilla named Hanabi-Ko at the San Francisco Zoo. A long process of nourishment and experimentation was taken to teach a language to another species, within a year the gorilla was using correct signed gestures for food and drink, today drawing on vocabulary of more than 1,000 words. This is how Darrell became fond and involved in the Gorilla Foundation.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Susan Nelson; daughter, Marsee Skidmore of Seattle, WA; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Nelson; and three grandchildren, Brandi Nelson, Breanna Nelson and Clarence Joseph Nelson of Roseville.
Visitation: Wed., 2/7/07, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Struve and Laporte Chapel 41 W. San Luis St. Salinas, CA 93901.; Service, Wed., 2/7/07, 2 p.m., in the Chapel; burial to follow at Garden of Memories, 768 Abbott St., Salinas, CA 93901.
In lieu of flowers, please donate your gifts to the Gorilla Foundation, P.O. Box 620530, Woodside, CA 94062 or visit the Gorilla Foundation website to make an on-line donation:
http://www.koko.org/friends/donate.koko.html or http://www.koko.org | top | Aldo Bruno Nerelli, died peacefully Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. He was born April 6,1917, on York Mountain to Lorenzo and Cesarina Nerelli, owners of Templeton Winery, which was the first area winery to be bonded after prohibition. A life-long resident of West Templeton, he was a true pioneer of what is now the thriving local wine industry.
After graduating from Templeton High School, he entered the Army where he served during World War II in both the Japanese and European theatres, attaining the rank of chief warrant officer. He was a proud 60-year member of the American Legion.
Upon his return from serving his country, he married his sweetheart Silvia Pesenti; they had three children. In 1947 he joined his father-in-law Frank Pesenti and brother-in-law Vic Pesenti in a Pesenti winery partnership that lasted 53 years. During his tenure, he saw and helped inspire the wine industry develop from a modest also-ran to the dominant force in Paso Robles agriculture. Al was a charter member of the Paso Robles Vintners and Growers Association and was a quiet leader in the industry. He was named Winegrower of the Year by his peers shortly before he and his partners sold Pesenti Winery to Turley Wine Cellars of St. Helena, Calif.
Al spent his retirement years overlooking the winery he loved so much with his bride Silvia, who he loved so much more. He will be remembered as a kind, understanding and loving man of few words, but the words he spoke were worth hearing as the thousands of people who met him through the years can attest.
He is survived by his loving wife Silvia Nerelli; son Frank Nerelli and wife Connie of Templeton; daughter Ann Kirby and husband John of San Rafael, Calif.; daughter Terisa Sarbeck and husband Dave of Templeton; granddaughter Charity MacGillivray and husband Bob of Templeton; grandson Jaysson Reno and wife Sharlee of San Jose, Calif.; grandson Bryson Nerelli ofTempleton; granddaughter Alexandria Reno of Santa Barbara, Calif.;granddaughter Carina Sarbeck of Templeton; grandson Aidan Sarbeck of Templeton; step grandson Johnny Kirby of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister Mary Ferry of Paso Robles; brother Elmer Nerelli of Idaho and half sister Alice Fortini of California. He was preceded in death by his brother Email "Irish" Nerelli and half brother Ray Branca.
A Rosary shall be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007, at Kuehl-Nicolay Funeral Home in Paso Robles. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at St. Rose Church, with a reception immediately following.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity that is close to your heart. | top |
Margery Madeline Newman (Roach)
Unit 558, Los Altos
April 17, 1923 - December 26, 2006
Our dear Mother passed away on December 26, 2006, after a long illness. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on January 11, 2007 at 2 p.m., Spangler Mortuary, 399 S. San Antonio Road, Los Altos. After the service, please join us for light refreshments in the Club Room of the American Legion Los Altos Post 558, 347 N. First Street, Los Altos.
Respectfully... Kenneth W. Newman
Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William J. Newman (obituary below) and her daughter, Janet (1976). Survived by her son, Kenneth W. Newman (Cynthia), daughter, Katherine G. Kinnamon (Michael), granddaughters, Anna and Leah Kinnamon; brother, William Roach (Lillian), sister-in-law, Ginger Newman (Pat) and many nieces, nephews and their families.
Born and raised in Benkelman, Nebraska, Marge moved to California after high school where she met and married William J. Newman in 1945. The couple moved to Amarillo, Texas and bore 3 children before settling in Cupertino in 1957. Once her children started school, Marge managed the medical offices of Drs. Wallace and Sheriff for more than 15 years.
But her real "work” and life-long avocation was service to others. Marge enjoyed volunteering and received numerous awards for her leadership and extensive volunteer service hours with the American Legion Auxiliary, Los Altos Unit 558. Marge also served for many years as a monthly volunteer at Agnew State Hospital, and was a very active member of the Mountain View Christian Church, Raynor Park Christian Church, and Cupertino Union Church.
One aspect of her avocation, about which her children are very proud, is that following the death of her oldest daughter from multiple sclerosis, Marge turned grief into service by learning how to transcribe books into Braille for blind and sight-impaired individuals. She was certified by the Library of Congress as a Braille Transcriber in 1980, and volunteered for the Santa Clara Center for the Blind Braille Transcription Project. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but is finally back in the perfect embrace of God, who welcomes her home.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2 p.m. on January 11, 2007 at the Spangler Mortuary, 399 S. San Antonio Road at Lyell, Los Altos. (parking on-site and on streets) Please join the family for light refreshments at the American Legion Hall Clubroom (in rear of bldg)
347 1st Street at Whitney (parking on streets, Draeger’s and in free public parking lots)
Memorials may be given in Marge’s name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Santa Clara County Chapter, 2589 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050. | top |
William “Bill” Newman
Lt. Col. John Howard Post 558, Los Altos
February 5, 1923 - November 15, 2006
 Bill passed away unexpectedly at home in Cupertino at the age of 83. Born in Gypsum, Colorado, he was raised in Amarillo, Texas, and enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1942. He served as a B29 radar operator in the 20th Air Force in India, completing 21 missions over “The Hump” from India to China during WWII. He received his first Distinguished Flying Cross from Supreme Allied Commander Admiral Lord Mountbatten. He later received the Air Medal and two Oak Leaf Clusters. He also received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained after bailing out of a disabled B29 over China. He was rescued by Chinese locals after spending two weeks in the jungle.
He was very active in the American Legion over the past 60 years, holding the positions of Post Commander of the Los Altos Post, and Adjutant of the 13th District. He was a past Chef De Gare and Correspondant in the American Legion’s Honor Society (“Forty & Eight”). While a member of Voiture 365 in Santa Clara, he and a group of other members converted a small school bus into a “locomotive,” a symbol of the Forty & Eight. The locomotive is featured in parades in Los Altos, Mountain View and San Jose. Bill also volunteered many hours with Cupertino Boy Scout Troop 479, leading Russian River canoe trips and backpacking in the Trinity Alps. An active gardener, Bill dried apricots picked from the 10 trees in his yard in once-rural Cupertino. Customers came from as far away as Carmel to purchase “cots” during the 1960-70’s. During his career, he worked for Santa Fe Railroad, Kaiser-Permanente Cement Plant, and the Cupertino Post Office, retiring from the post office in 1983 after 20 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Margery (Roach) Newman, son Kenneth W. Newman (Cynthia), daughter, Katherine G. Kinnamon (Michael), grand daughters Anna and Leah Kinnamon, sister-in-law Ginger Newman (Pat), brother-in-law Bill Roach (Lillian) and many nieces and nephews and their families. Preceded in death by daughter, Janet E. Newman (1976), brothers Pat and Robert Newman.
Bill was a man who loved and served his family, friends and country. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Friday, November 24, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post 558, 347 First Street, Los Altos. The memorial service will be followed by a reception in the Club Room.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boland Nurse’s Training Scholarship Fund of the Forty and Eight Society, Voiture Nationale, 777 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, a nonprofit charity serving De Anza and other local college nursing programs.
| top |  It is with a heavy heart that I report that a really true and dear friend and comrade, Sam Nevels, passed away this morning, Sam was Fourth District Grand Cheminot of the 40/8.
Respectfully... Henry Hicks, Baldy 104 - 40/8
I am reporting the above, which I received Wednesday morning from Henry Hicks, past Vice Commander Representing the Sixth Area for the Department of California. Henry speaks of the passing of Sam Nevels this morning, Wednesday, September 20, 2006.
Sam was a stalwart of both The American Legion and the Forty & Eight and a friend to many in both organizations. For at least ten years, prior to turning in their Charter, Sam was the Commander of Altadena Post 470-18, and currently, the Fourth District Grand Cheminot for the 40 & 8 du California.
Wednesday morning while driving a friend’s daughter to school, Sam slumped over the steering wheel of his truck and rolled into tree. His passenger was unharmed, but Sam had left us succumbing to what is believed was a heart attack. Sam was preceded in death by his wife and had no immediate family close by. At this time, there is no information as to when a service will be held.
Pictured above is Sam addressing the Voyageurs Militaire at the Grand Promenade du California in Palm Springs on July 15, 2006. Comrade Nevels was a member of East Pasadena Post 280-18 and Baldy Voiture 104.
Service will be on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. and will be at Mountain View Mortuary located at 2400 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, California, telephone number (626) 794-7133. Immediately following the service interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.
If it is within your purview, flowers will be embraced as a final and fitting salute to a Legionnaire and Voyageur Militaire who made his commitment to our organizations a path down which we all should endeavor to tread. Farewell, Sam.
Respectfully... Pete Duncan, PR Guy for Sixth Area Vice Cmdr. Larry Van Kuran
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Loyd Brice Nesbitt, Sr.
Willow Glen Post 318 - San Jose
Loyd Brice Nesbitt, Sr. died Saturday, July 8, 2006 in San Jose, CA after a brief illness.
He was born July 9th, 1924 in Fargo, ND, only son of Loyd Lyle Nesbitt and Ruth Elaine (Wheeler) Nesbitt. He graduated Fargo HS 1942 and was a Master Mason, a member of Shiloh Lodge in Fargo, ND.
Enlisting in the Army Air Forces in January 1943, Loyd served in the Pacific theater in 1945-6, reaching the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He was released from active duty in July 1946, and remained in the AAF Reserves until 1953. He married Ruby Lee Parr of Gadsden, AL, December 23, 1946.
He earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ in 1950. He and his family moved to Alplaus, NY where Loyd went to work for GE, spending 17 years as a Physicist at the Low Temperature Physics Laboratory in Schenectady, NY. He served in the Alplaus Volunteer Fire Department as Fireman and as Chief, and was a member of Alplaus United Methodist Church.
He transferred to the Nuclear Energy Division in San Jose, CA. in 1968, where he worked as a Chemical Engineer specializing in off-gas systems for nuclear power plants. Retiring from GE after 46 years, he was back in his office a week later as an independent contractor working part time at the same desk for another 5 years.
Loyd was intensely involved in hunting and shooting sports. He taught Hunter Safety, Marksmanship and Home Firearms Safety to adults and youth organizations, including 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Demolay for over 35 years. He was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association, California Rifle and Pistol Association, and the Santa Clara Valley Rifle Club.
Loyd was a member of Post 318 of the American Legion and of the Forty and Eight. He was Post Commander in 1997. He was also active in Post 344 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in his community of Willow Glen, in San Jose.
He is survived by Ruby Lee Nesbitt, his wife of 59 years; three children: Loyd Jr. (57), Margaret (56), Matthew (47); and 5 grand children: Edwin J. Fountaine III (21), Robert Nesbitt (20), Danielle Phillips-Nesbitt (19), Shannon Nesbitt (17) and Joshua Loyd Nesbitt (11).
Friends are invited to a Celebration of his Life on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1504 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The hall is located between Meridian Ave., and Hicks.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Diabetes Association. | top | Jerry was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, May 30, 1921. Passed peacefully in Santa Rosa, on February 14, 2004. Survived by his loving wife, June of 62 years, their two sons; Rick (Pam) and Bruce (Helene) and grandkids; Adam (Glori), Brook (Dan), Josh and Trevor and great grandkids: Jonah and Ella.
Jerry was a 20 year member of Theodore Roosevelt Post 21 who was very active in many post activities and the 40 & 8. Jerry always greeted you with a smile and was a member of the Post 21 Award Winning Drum & Bugle Corps along with his wife, June, for many years. Jerry grew up in San Francisco, attending Poly High School and was in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Jerry's smiling face will be sorely missed.
He was a rancher in Petaluma since 1960 and was an active 4-H leader. His ranch provided a home for his family for 4 generations. He was a light-hearted, very friendly person with a great sense of humor who loved the outdoors, fishing, camping and above all spending time with his family. A celebration of Jerry's life will be held at the ranch in the spring.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Legion, Post 21 or the 40 & 8, PO Box 9191, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. | top |
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