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OCEANSIDE - Ursula Marie Davidson, 74, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, in Oceanside.
Born June 20, 1925, in Red Lake Falls, Minn., she lived in Oceanside for six years. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Davidson is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lawrence Davidson of Oceanside; son Rodney Davidson of Torrance; daughters Pamela Soper of Stafford, Va., Sheila McCandless of Camarillo and Donna Davidson of Vista; brothers Andy Caillier of Newport Beach and Buster Caillier of Torrance; sisters Rita Ouellet of Gardena, Audrey Lemieux of Camarillo, Dore Sullivan and Madonna Spurlock, both of Fairfield; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held and a rosary recited Thursday, May 25, at Mission San Luis Rey Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. today, May 26, at Mission San Luis Rey Church. Interment
will follow at Mission San Luis Rey Cemetery.
Oceanside Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Fred Vanderheide, 50
OCEANSIDE - Fred A. Vanderheide, 50, died Monday, May 22, 2000, at his home in Oceanside.
Born April 17, 1950, in Grand Rapids, Mich., he lived in Oceanside for 11 years. He was assistant director of purchasing for Four Seasons Resort-Aviara in Carlsbad. He graduated from Troy High School in Fullerton.
Mr. Vanderheide was preceded in death by his father, Robert A. Vanderheide in 1995. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline J. Vanderheide of Fullerton; and brother Richard Vanderheide of Yorba Linda.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday, June 12, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Oceanside. A private cremation is planned.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Humane Society of North County, 2905 San Luis Rey Road, Oceanside, CA 92057.
Californian Funeral Alternatives is handling arrangements.
Wilma Blazer, 81
SAN MARCOS - Wilma Marie Blazer, 81, died Sunday, May 21, 2000, in Vista.
Born Sept. 1, 1918, in Moundsville, W.Va., she lived in San Marcos for 1 1/2 years and in Oceanside for 20 years. She organized and performed in several song and dance groups.
Mrs. Blazer was preceded in death by her husband, Fay W. Blazer, in 1973; four brothers; one sister; and two grandsons. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, William Blazer of Columbus, Ohio, and Thomas and Joanie Blazer of Oceanside; daughters and sons-in-law Elizabeth and Gene Long of San Marcos and Teresa and Hobie Griffin of Fort Wayne, Ind.; brothers Charles Kandis, Joseph Kandis and William Kandis, all of Moundsville; sisters Alice Hooker of Fort Wayne and Margaret Molinex of Monarch Beach; and 12 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Cavalier Mobile Estates Clubhouse in Oceanside, with James Patterson officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery in Frankfort, Ohio.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Phyllis Smith, 80
RANCHO BERNARDO - Phyllis Ripley Smith, 80, died Monday, May 22, 2000.
Born Feb. 29, 1920, in New York City, she lived in Rancho Bernardo for 20 years. She was a homemaker for 50 years.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughters, Linda Allen of Annapolis, Mo., and Phyllis Gibson of Goleta; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary Chapel. A private inurnment will take place at Santa Barbara Cemetery.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Bill Glendenning, 78
ESCONDIDO - Bill D. Glendenning, 78, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000.
Born Oct. 1, 1921, in Greeley, Colo., he lived in Escondido for 1 1/2 years and in San Diego for 45 years. He was self-employed for 63 years before retiring and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Mr. Glendenning is survived by his wife, Patricia Glendenning of Escondido; sons John Hartley of San Diego, Michael Cardoza of Bridger, Mont., Marcus Cardoza of Nampa, Idaho, and Brian DeForest Glendenning of Boise, Idaho; and five grandsons.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, at Citrus Gardens Senior Community Club House in Escondido. A private Interment will take place at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma.
Richardson-Peterson Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Arline Nelson, 83
ESCONDIDO - Arline G. Nelson, 83, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at Sunrise Vista Knolls.
Born March 30, 1917, in Kansas, she lived in Escondido for 60 years. She was a homemaker for 58 years.
Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, Larry B. Nelson, in 1985. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Sandy Nelson of Carlsbad; daughter and son-in-law Patty and Don Miller of Solana Beach; sister and brother-in-law Mary Francis and Gene Sandrope of Madison, Wis.; grandchildren Brynn Gaynor and Heather Carnes; and great-grandchildren Ethan Carnes, Brittany Eshbach, Mya Morris and Brett Gaynor.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m.
The family suggests memorial donations to the National Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, ILL 60601.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Jerome Dosek, 75
RANCHO BERNARDO - Jerome J. "Jerry" Dosek, 75, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, of a heart malfunction, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born March 14, 1925, in Ulysses, Neb., he lived in Rancho Bernardo for 30 years. He was an optician and owner of Prescription Optical Co. before retiring. He served as a medical technician for the U.S. Army and was an officer in the California Society of Ophthalmic Dispensers, involved in the Far Western Conference of Opticians and National Opticians Association of America. He was a founder of the Westwood Men's Club and a member of the Barbershop musical group and Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame.
Mr. Dosek is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol A. Dosek of Rancho Bernardo; son and daughter-in-law Maksymiljan Robert and Lorelei Dosek of Oceanside; daughter Mary Frances Dosek of Los Alamos; brother Edwin F. Dosek of Crofton, Md.; sisters Rita Maria Evans of Dalton, Okla., Mary Alice Mickle of Shenandoah, Va., Joanne Scoville of Sioux City, Iowa, and Philomene Marak of Kansas City, Mo.; and grandchildren Andrea and Sarah Dosek.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, at San Rafael Catholic Church in Rancho Bernardo.
The family suggests memorial donations to Young Men in Harmony Fund, c/o Jim Shillady, 1263 Crystal Springs Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91915.
North County Cremation is handling arrangements.
Eloise Cross, 79
POWAY - Eloise Cross, 79, died Monday, May 22, 2000, in Escondido.
Born Nov. 20, 1920, in Berwyn, Ill., she lived in Poway for 20 years. She was a housewife.
Mrs. Cross is survived by her husband, James Cross of Poway; sons David Cross of Des Plaines, Ill., and Thomas Cross of Huntington Beach; daughter Barbara Cross of Arvada, Colo.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
McLeod Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Jeanne Doughty, 77
BONSALL - Jeanne Carr Orchard Doughty, 77, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000.
Born Dec. 13, 1922, in San Diego, she lived in Bonsall. She graduated from Grossmont High School and worked as an accountant. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mrs. Doughty is survived by her sons, Melvin Orchard II and Paul Orchard; daughters Karen Orchard, Rebecca Orchard and Cathleen Orchard; brother George Carr; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Bonsall home, 5918 Redondo Drive. A reception will follow. Call Cathleen Orchard at (760) 631-7719. A private cremation is planned with ashes to be scattered at sea.
Katherine Doebler, 90
VISTA - Katherine D. Doebler, 90, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, in Vista.
Born July 29, 1909, in Reinbeck, Iowa, she lived in Vista for 36 years. She was a private duty nurse for 15 years.
Ms. Doebler is survived by her nephew, Fred Doebler of Mount Horeb, Wis.; and niece Catherine Latham of Independence, Iowa.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Inglewood Park Cemetery in Inglewood, with the Rev. Stephen Stewart officiating. Interment
will follow.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Neil Brown, 76
SAN MARCOS - Neil Cole Brown, 76, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at his home.
Born Dec. 7, 1923, in Douglas, Ariz., he lived in San Marcos for 13 years. He was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force, retiring June 30, 1970, after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and the 55th Strategic Wing and Air commando Special Forces.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rita R. Brown of San Marcos; sons and daughters-in-law Lance M. and Tammy Brown of Chester, S.C., and Neil C. Brown II and wife Rajini of San Ramon; grandchildren Alex, Austin and Aric Brown, all of Chester; and stepgrandson Brandon Beach of Chester.
A private cremation is planned with scattering of ashes at sea.
The family suggests memorial donations to Vitas Hospice, 1880 Rio San Diego, Suite 950, San Diego, CA 92108.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, San Marcos Chapel, is handling arrangements.
Milson Smith, 68
ESCONDIDO - Milson Madonna Smith, 68, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, of a cerebrovascular accident, at Palomar Medical Center.
Born Nov. 27, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Okla., she lived Sulphur, Okla., before moving to Escondido eight months ago. She was a homemaker for 53 years.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her father, Adolph Johnson, in 1971; mother Myrtle Johnson in 1991; son-in-law Billy Roy Factor in 1989; and grandchildren Mark Honn on 1988 and Heather Lehr in 1995. She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law Dallas Smith of Escondido and Merrill C. and Stacy Smith of San Francisco; daughters and sons-in-law Gloria and Terry Reese of Miami, Okla., Donna Factor and Claudette and Dan Lamb, all of Oklahoma City, Ayron and Paul Casey of Peoria, Ill., Jacquline Smith of Sulphur, Gwendolyn and Jeffrey Cline of Escondido and Merrily Smith of Onalaska, Wash.; and 16 grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Margarito Galicia, 69
FALLBROOK - Margarito Raymundo Galicia, 69, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in Fallbrook.
Born April 2, 1931, in Oaxaca, Mexico, she lived in Fallbrook for 40 years. She was a farm laborer for North County Growers.
Mrs. Galicia is survived by her son, Carlo Galicia of San Diego; daughters Anna Rodriguez, Margarita Galicia and Linda Galicia, all of San Diego, Adriana Galicia of San Ysidro, Agustina Galicia of Tijuana, Mexico, and Margarita Reyna Galicia of Oaxaca; 26 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation and a funeral service will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today, May 27, at Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary Chapel. A private cremation is planned.
Berry-Bell & Hall Fallbrook Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Richard Lettan, 79
OCEANSIDE - Richard H. Lettan, 79, died Monday, April 10, 2000, of cancer, at his home.
Born Nov. 2, 1920, in New York City, he lived in Oceanside for 12 years. He graduated from Lawrenceville School in New Jersey and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and managed the MIT radiation lab during World War II. He worked for Norden, General Precision Lab Division and was a project engineer for Eastman Kodak Co. for 22 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Lamba Chi Alphi fraternity.
Mr. Lettan is survived by his wife of 27 years, Wanda Lettan of Oceanside; sons Richard Lettan Jr. of Ashburn, Vt., Robert Lettan of Rochester, N.Y., and Gary Lettan of Charlottesville, Va.; and three grandchildren.
Interment will take place at the Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, N.Y.
Accu-Care Cremation handled arrangements.
Janet Artiano, 77
RANCHO BERNARDO - Janet Francis Artiano, 77, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000.
Born Oct. 21, 1922, in New York City, she lived in Rancho Bernardo for 16 years. She was a homemaker for 58 years.
Mrs. Artiano is survived by her husband, Carl Artiano of Rancho Bernardo; sons Martin Artiano of Saratoga and Ray Artiano of San Diego; daughter Dale Reich of New York; brother Herb Rubin of Florida; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A private family service was held.
The family suggests memorial donations to the Children's Hospital Oncology Unit, 8001 Frost St. San Diego, CA 92123.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Myra Kosta, 74
RANCHO BERNARDO - Myra Catherine "Cathie" Kosta, 74, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000.
Born April 5, 1926, in Sydney, Australia, she lived in Rancho Bernardo for 32 years. She was a homemaker for 55 years.
Mrs. Kosta is survived by her husband, Kenneth P. Kosta of Rancho Bernardo; sons Thomas P. Kosta of Temecula and Kenneth L. Kosta of Oceanside; daughter Jennifer Licavoli of Poway and Patricia Ross of San Diego; brothers Laurence Dickson, Thomas Dickson and James Dickson, all of Australia; sisters Ellen Howard, Patricia Blayney and Gweneth Baxter, all of Australia; and three grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 26, at San Rafael Parish of Rancho Bernardo.
The family suggests memorial donations to the American Lung Association, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego, CA 92128.
Poway-Bernardo Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Agnes Hill, 78
VISTA - Agnes E. Hill, 78, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000.
Born April 19, 1922, in Alton, Ill., she lived in Vista. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Hill is survived by her daughters, Mary Irene Strong of Pahrump, Nev., Barbara Jean Hamilton of Dana Point, Lily E. Frahm of Vista, Joyce Cote of Oceanside, Melba Anderson of Huntington Beach and Nicola Grayling of Kankakee, Ill.; brothers Morris Leland Ervin of Sparks, Nev., Morris Lee Ervin of Alton and Butch Ervin of Missouri; and sister Phylomine Calvin of Alton.
Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Vista.
The family suggests memorial donations to Tri-City Medical Foundation, Mental Health, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92056.
Caring Cremation Services is handling arrangements.
June Steinberg, 81
VISTA - June L. Steinberg, 81, died Sunday, May 21, 2000, in Vista.
Born June 8, 1918, in Wisconsin, she lived in Vista for 11 years. She worked for the city of Torrance before retiring and was past president of the American Marters and a member of the Shadowridge Lady's Golf Club.
Mrs. Steinberg is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jack Steinberg of Vista; son Jack E. Steinberg of Oregon; daughter Janis White of Nevada; brother Carl Wall of Wisconsin; sister Marie Sungalia of Florida; and five grandchildren.
Eternal Hills Mortuary is handling arrangements.
Samuel McCallister, 73
OCEANSIDE - Samuel L. McCallister, 73, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, at VA Medical Center.
Born Oct. 5, 1936, in Baltimore, he lived in Oceanside for 32 years. He was a special representative for Farmers Home Insurance Group in Vista and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a life member of Monrovia Elk's Lodge and Veterans of Foreign War Post 7041 in Vista.
Mr. McCallister is survived by his wife of 35 years, Grace McCallister of Oceanside; daughter and son-in-law Linda-Kay and Morris Johnson of Fredricksburg, Va.; brother William McCallister of Baltimore; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation and a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, with the Rev. William F. Gold officiating. A private burial will take place at Riverside National Cemetery.
Allen Brothers Mortuary, Vista Chapel, is handling arrangements.
