Additional PGHS obituaries, 1924-1978
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Jan 14, 2008, 3:14:50 AM1/14/08
to Pacific Grove Obituaries
Newly-found obituaries for students of Pacific Grove High School, CA,
are posted here. My sincerest sympathies for the families of the
deceased.
1924 Olive Ruth Slocum (88)
Olive Ruth (Slocum) Vanderkamp Collins
Watertown Daily Times, NY January 10, 1994
Olive R. Collins, Formerly of California, Dies
Olive R. Collins, 88, of 9051B Bassette Drive, formerly of California,
died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Patricia Coats, with whom she
had lived for the past two years. The family formerly lived on the
Sandy Creek Valley Road. There will be no local funeral or calling
hours. A memorial service will be held later in San Jose, Calif.
Surviving besides her daughter, Mrs. David (Patricia ) Coats, are
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, and
several brothers and sisters died before her. She was born in Oakland,
Calif., on March 17, 1905, a daughter of George and Amanda Simmons
Slocum. She graduated from high school in Pacific Grove, Calif., and
from San Jose State College. She married Jack Vanderkamp. He died in
1936. Mrs. Collins was working as a secretary in San Francisco at time
of her marriage. She later married James J. Collins of Michigan. He
died in 1968. Mrs. Collins worked for more than 30 years as a school
secretary in Los Altos, Calif., retiring in 1972.
1927 Arnold James "Bud" Hitchcock Buttle (56)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Oct. 23, 1967 p2
Arnold J. "Bud" Buttle, well known Peninsula organist who played Santa
Claus to thousands of local children during the 1950s, died yesterday
of a heart attack. His death came during a vacation trip to Palm
Springs with Vic May, with whom he made his home at 885 17-Mile Dr.,
Pacific Grove. Born in Carmel, Mr. Buttle lived in Pacific Grove most
of his life except for a period during the 1930s, when he lived in the
Los Angeles area, and his Navy service during World War II. While a
student at Pacific Grove High School in 1924, he began playing the
organ at the local theater in Pacific Grove, and later played at
Monterey theaters and restaurants. He helped build an organ at one of
the Monterey theaters, then known as the Strand. During the 1950s, his
music was part of a Christmas display at his home, and in between
numbers he went outside, attired in a Santa Claus costume, to
distribute candy to children. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 202 of
Inglewood and the musicians union. He leaves his mother, Mrs. John J.
Buttle, a sister, Mrs. Mildred Huff, and an aunt, Mrs. Maude Stewart,
all of Monterey. Funeral services are pending at The Paul Mortuary in
Pacific Grove.
1928 Lois Gordon Furlong (74)
Lois Gordon (Furlong) Bratt
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Jan. 8, 1985 p4
Lois F. Bratt of Seaside, a former postmistress of that community,
died Thursday at Community Hospital following a brief illness. She was
74. Mrs. Bratt was born in Kerman, Feb. 28, 1910, and had been a
resident of Seaside for more than 50 years. Shortly after her arrival
there she became postmistress, a position which she held for seven
years, with the distinction of being the youngest postmistress in the
United States. She is survived by two daughters, Pati Whitley of
Seaside and Mary Kay Waller of Salinas; two sisters, Lydia Evans of
Fresno and Mabel Hitte of El Sobrante; five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Her husband, Robert, a former Seaside city
councilman, died in 1980. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at
2 p.m. at the Chapel of Seaside.
1929 (t) Allan Page (64)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Oct. 4, 1974 p4
Ex-P.G. Building Imposter Allan Page Dies
Allan Bird Page, who retired Sept. 25 as building inspector of Pacific
Grove, died yesterday at Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was 64. In addition to having served in the city's building
department, Mr. Page had been a Pacific Grove police officer from 1939
to 1945 and between 1931 and 1969 was a volunteer fireman. More than
70 firemen and friends honored Mr. Page when he retired as a volunteer
fireman. Mr. Page was born in Shandon (San Luis Obispo County) on July
27, 1910, and moved to Pacific Grove in 1924. When Mr. Page retired as
a volunteer fireman, he recalled that during the Depression the
department had 25 volunteers and that the truck couldn't roll until at
least one of them showed up at the fire station. There were only two
salaried firemen. Volunteer firemen, he said, received $1 per call. In
his early days in Pacific Grove, Mr. Page attended Pacific Grove High
School and worked in a service station. Mr. Page is survived by his
wife, Claire, of Pacific Grove; a son, James Allen Page of Pacific
Grove; brothers George and Harold Page, both of Pacific Grove, and
many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at
the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove with the Rev. Wayne
Adams officiating. Burial will follow in El Carmelo Cemetery. Memorial
bouquets should be sent to Community Hospital. The Paul Mortuary is in
charge.
1930 Ray Edward Powers (86)
RAY E POWERS 16 Mar 1913 30 Mar 1999 (V) 20705 (Beltsville, Prince
Georges, MD) (none specified) 545-10-3010 California
1932 (t) Helen Alderson (72)
Helen (Alderson) Wilcoxen
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Nov. 1, 1986 p4
Helen A. Wilcoxen, 72, of Carmel Valley, a Monterey Peninsula resident
for the past 55 years, died Friday at Carmel Convalescent hospital
after a brief illness. Mrs. Wilcoxen was born May 18, 1914, in San
Jose. Her husband, peter, died in December 1982. Surviving is a sister-
in-law, Marie Alderson of Carmel. In accordance with Mrs. Wilcoxen's
wishes, no services will be held. Cremation will take place at
Monterey City Cemetery and the ashes will be scattered at sea. The
Mission Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests
that memorial contributions be sent to the Monterey County SPCA.
1938 (t) Eleanor Davis (87)
Eleanor (Davis) Johnson
Columbia State, SC December 20, 2005
COLUMBIA - Eleanor D. Johnson, passed away on December 18, 2005, after
a brief but valiant fight with cancer. She was born on December 14,
1918, in Rochester, N.Y. and spent her childhood in Pacific Grove,
Calif. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Elmer G. Johnson
(U.S. Army, Ret.). As a military wife, she traveled to Taiwan, Japan
and throughout the United States. She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed
entertaining. She was involved in many activities such as: The
Officers' Wives Club, Tuesday Night Bingo, Thursday Bridge group,
Friday Bridge group and the Trivial Pursuit group. She enjoyed doing
crossword puzzles. Eleanor was called "Grandma J" by the children of
many other friends. She is survived by four nieces and nephews, eight
great-nieces and great-nephews and two great-great-nieces. Eleanor
left many friends who have wonderful memories of her. It was her wish
that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to her church, Forest Lake
Presbyterian Church, Palmetto Health Hospice or to a charity of one's
choice. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, at 11
a.m. at Forest Lake Presybterian Church, 6500 N. Trenholm Rd.,
Columbia, S.C. I, Susiene Royson, would like to thank the entire staff
and other personnel who cared for Eleanor on the 8th Floor Long term
Oncology Ward for the professional, loving and respectful care they
gave her. I will miss my "Columbia Mom".
1942 Betty Jo Bain (79)
Betty Jo (Bain) Owen
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, TX June 29, 2005
FORT WORTH -- Betty Jo Bain Owen, 79, a homemaker, passed away
Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Altamesa Church of Christ. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Memorials: Donations may be sent to Altamesa Church of Christ at 4600
Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76133; Abilene Christian University,
Abilene, Texas 79699; Southwest Christian School, 6795 Dan Danciger
Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133; and Christ's Haven for Children, 4150
Keller-Haslet Road, Keller 76244. Betty Jo Bain Owen was born Oct. 29,
1925, in Clarendon to Richard and Nola Bain. She moved to Pacific
Grove, Calif., where she attended high school and junior college.
Betty married Harrold Dean Owen Sr., a native of Fort Worth, on July
30, 1945, in Salinas, Calif. They returned to Fort Worth and resided
here for 57 years. Betty was a charter member of Altamesa Church of
Christ for 49 years. She was an "angel" of the Woman's Club of Fort
Worth, having served in the past on the executive board and as a
member of the Book Club and Sorosis Club. She was a member of the Fort
Worth Garden Club and past president of the Westcliff Elementary and
J.P. Moore Elementary PTAs. Betty was a patron of Fort Worth Symphony,
Bass Hall and various Fort Worth museums. Facilities have been named
in her honor at Southwest Christian School and Abilene Christian
University. Survivors: Husband, Harrold D. Owen of Fort Worth; son, H.
Dean Owen Jr. and wife, Marilyn of Fort Worth; daughters, Sharron
Drury of Fort Worth, Kim Williamson and husband, Martin of Bermuda;
grandchildren, Brooke Owen Goff and husband, Jerrod of Colleyville,
Harrold D. Owen III and wife, Sharon of Fort Worth, Derrek Drury and
wife, Laura of Fort Worth, Bryann Owen Bruckerhoff and husband, Josh
of Fort Worth, Daley Drury Miller and husband, Mitchell of The Colony,
Reif Chron and wife, Meagan of St. Louis, Denee Drury Swindle and
husband, Zach of Fort Worth, Beau Chron of Fort Worth, Bria Owen
Jordan and husband, Brent of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren,
Mitchell, Mary Kate, Meg and Mia Goff, Ainsley, Ava and Harrold D.
Owen IV, Ty Drury and Brinkley Bruckerhoff. Laurel Land Funeral Home
7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350 View and sign guestbook at
www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
1944 (t) Douglas Leroy Finley (79)
Pensacola News Journal, FL February 10, 2005
Douglas L. Finley, 79, of Gulf Breeze, passed away on Saturday,
February 5, 2005. He was born on January 26, 1926 in Pacific Grove, CA
and was a long-time resident of California and Nevada. Douglas was a
Navy veteran aboard the U.S.S. Palau and a member of Green Valley
Baptist Church in Henderson, NV. He was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by; his
parents, Alfred and Gladys Finley; brother, Alfred Finley, Jr.; and
son Nathaniel Samuel Finley. Survivors include; his wife, Marie Garmon
Finley; daughter, Sonya Finley (Jerry) Dobbs; grandchildren, Jennifer
Marie Butts, Jerry Allen Dobbs, Jr. and Jordan Alyssa Dobbs; great-
grandson, Cameron Douglas Butts; step-sons, Eddie (Samara) Floyd,
Donald (Aurora) Floyd and family, Kenneth Floyd and family; nephew,
David Finley and numerous long-time friends. Funeral service will be
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12:15 p.m. at Gulf Breeze United
Methodist Church with interment to follow at Barrancas National
Cemetery. TRAHAN MORTUARY SERVICES, 850-438-6235, in charge of
arrangements.
1952 Lenora Antoinette Keegan (59)
Lenora Antoinette (Keegan) Collins
Portland Oregonian, Portland, OR August 8, 1993
A rosary service for Lenore A. (Keegan) Collins will be held at 8 p.m.
Sunday in the chapel of Donelson, Sewell & Matthews Mortuary in
Hillsboro. Mrs. Collins died in her Hillsboro home Friday of
complications of lymphoma. She was 59. A Mass will be said at 10 a.m.
Monday in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Mrs. Collins was
born March 31, 1934, in Pacific Grove, Calif. Her maiden name was
Keegan. She attended grade school in Carmel, Calif., and high school
in Pacific Grove, where she married Ronald Collins on Dec. 13, 1953.
They moved to Hillsboro in 1961 and lived in the Bald Peak area for 14
years. Mrs. Collins was primarily a homemaker but had worked as an
operator for Pacific Telephone and was later secretary/treasurer of a
consulting company. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church
Altar Society and was a volunteer at St. Matthews School. She also was
a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a national social service sorority.
Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter, Wendy
Hehlen of Portland; sons, Craig and Eric, both of Portland, and Gary
of Hastings, Minn.; brother, Frank of Rim Rock, Ariz.; and five
grandchildren. The family suggests remembrances be contributions to
St. Matthews School, Hillsboro.
1953 (t) Katherine Ryan (50)
Katherine (Ryan) Sherman
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 3, 1986 p4
Kathryn Ryan Sherman of Monterey, a former longtime resident of Carmel
Valley, died Wednesday at Natividad Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was 50. Mrs. Sherman lived in Carmel Valley for 25 years,
prior to moving to Monterey three years ago. She was born May 8, 1935,
in Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Sherman is survived by three sons, Matthew,
Steve and Tim, all of Carmel Valley; and two daughters, Laura Waltrip
of Salinas and Denise Rembert of Redondo Beach. An informal gathering
of family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Community
Center in Carmel Valley Village. The family suggests that memorial
contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society.
1957 Suzanne Jane Harris (59)
Suzanne Jane (Harris) Sherwood
Reno Gazette-Journal (NV) - November 2, 1999
CARSON CITY - Suzanne Jane Harris Sherwood, 59, died Oct. 29, 1999, at
her residence. A native of Pacific Grove, Calif., she was born Dec.
17, 1939, to Klifton and Bonnie (Nelkirk) Harris and had lived in
Carson City for the past nine years, coming from South Lake Tahoe.
Mrs. Sherwood was a dealer for a casino. Her mother preceded her in
death. Surviving are husband, Phillip of Carson City father of Pacific
Grove brother, Mike Harris of San Luis Obispo, Calif. and two nieces
and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at
Hyatt Lakeside in Incline Village. Cremation will be at FitzHenry's
Crematory, under the direction of Reno Memorial Cremation and Burial
Society. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established with
Saint Mary's Hospice, 1155 West Fourth St., Suite. 122, Reno 89503.
1957 Judith Sandra Mann (47)
Judith Sandra (Mann) Bostick
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 7, 1985 p4
Judith S. Bostick, a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula,
died Saturday at her Seaside home following a brief illness. She was
47. Born in Pacific Grove on March 18, 1938, Mrs. Bostick had been
employed by the Monterey Fish Cannery for eight years. She was a
member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Bostick is survived by three
sons, Jay of Kingville, Texas, Vern of Washington D.C., and Darrin of
seaside; two daughters, DeDe Montana and Jenise Bostick, both of
Seaside. She is also survived by a brother, Allen Mann of Salinas;
three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Private family
services have been held, followed by cremation under the direction of
the Chapel of Seaside. The family suggests that memorial contributions
be sent to Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula.
1960 (dis) Don Wells Lyford (16)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 17, 1960 p1
Three Persons Killed in Two Auto Accidents on Peninsula
Three young men met death on Peninsula highways in two accidents last
night and early this morning. A 16-year-old Pacific Grove High School
student was killed and the driver of a second car seriously injured
about 10:20 o'clock last night on the Carmel-Pacific Grove cutoff.
Less than 2 1/2 hours later two men stationed at the naval Air Facility
died when their car went off the Salinas-Monterey highway and crashed
into a tree near San Benancio Canyon road. The dead: Don Wells Lyford,
the student, of 2901 Galleon Rd., Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
Vernon C. Drung, 19, of the Naval facility, Fred Walton, 26, also of
the Naval facility. Lyford was killed when his eastbound car crashed
into a westbound sedan on a curve about .6 of a mile west of Highway
1. The driver of the westbound vehicle, Ruth Burris of 684 Alice St.,
Monterey, was taken to Monterey Hospital with broken ribs, nose and
wrist, and cuts to the face. Her condition was not critical, according
to County Coroner Christopher Hill Jr. The California Highway Patrol
said Lyford was traveling at an apparent excessive rate of speed when
his vehicle went over the center line and hit the Burris sedan. Hill
said the Lyford car slid broadside into Mrs. Burris' vehicle. Lyford,
taken to Monterey Hospital by Monterey Ambulance, was pronounced dead
on arrival there. Hill said he died of a skull fracture. Both vehicles
were extensively damaged. The sailors' westbound convertible, driven
by Drung, crashed into a tree about .3 of a mile east of San Benancio
Canyon road about 12:35 a.m. Both Drung and passenger Walton were
taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital by A-1 Ambulance Co. of
Salinas, where they were pronounced dead. Hill said they died of head
and chest injuries. Drung's home was in Salem, Ore. Walton's was not
known at press time. Their bodies were taken to Healey Mortuary in
Salinas. The fatalities were the 17th, 18th and 19th on county
highways this year, compared to 27 at this time in 1959. Born June 15,
1943, in Los Angeles, Lyford lived with his stepfather and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph M. Drummond. He also leaves his father, Don Lyford of
Whittier; two sisters, Nancy and Susan Drummond of MPCC; his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells of Los Angeles; and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Lyford of Port Niches, Tex. Funeral
services are pending at Mission Mortuary.
1963 (t) Jerry Rae Raney (51)
Salt Lake Tribune, UT April 11, 1996
FARMINGTON--Jerry Rae Raney, 51, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in
Ogden. He was born January 31, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son
of Bailey Riley Mason and Betty Rae Bills Raney. He married Kathy
Rabern and later divorced. He married Susan Folkman and later
divorced. He married Vicki Arnold, October 24, 1988 in Sidney,
Nebraska. He attended high school in Pacific Grove, California. Auto
racing was a big part of his life. He is survived by his wife, Vicki;
four sons and four daughters, Chad Berry and Chris Berry, both of
California; Will Raney, Ogden; Eric Arnold, Georgia; Shawn Berry,
California; Kim Pierce, Ogden; Karena Arnold, Arkansas; and Michelle
Raney, Farmington; Also six grandchildren; two brothers and two
sisters, Terry Raney, Randy Minchey, Kirkland, Wash.; Pam Taft, Gig
Harbor, Wash.; and Kim Miya, Clearfield. He was preceded in death by
both parents and one sister, Judy Dusenberry. Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m., Friday, April 12, 1996, at the Farmington, Utah LDS
Stake Center, 347 South 200 West. Friends may call at the church
Friday 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Clearfield
Mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park, Layton
Deseret News, UT April 11, 1996
Jerry Rae Raney, 51, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in Ogden. He
was born January 31, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Bailey
Riley Mason and Betty Rae Bills Raney. He married Kathy Rabern and
later divorced. He married Susan Folkman and later divorced. He
married Vicki Arnold, October 24, 1988 in Sidney, Nebraska. He
attended high school in Pacific Grove, California. Auto racing was a
big part of his life. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; four sons and
four daughters, Chad Berry and Chris Berry, both of California; Will
Raney, Ogden; Eric Arnold, Georgia; Shawn Berry, California; Kim
Pierce, Ogden; Karena Arnold, Arkansas; and Michelle Raney,
Farmington; Also six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters,
Terry Raney, Randy Minchey, Kirkland, Wash.; Pam Taft, Gig Harbor,
Wash.; and Kim Miya, Clearfield. He was preceded in death by both
parents and one sister, Judy Dusenberry. Funeral services will be held
11 a.m., Friday, April 12, 1996, at the Farmington, Utah LDS Stake
Center, 347 South 200 West. Friends may call at the church Friday 9:30
to 10:45 a.m. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Clearfield Mortuary.
Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park, Layton
1965 Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup (39)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug. 12, 1986 p4
Coroner Reviews Man's Death
A Seaside man died Saturday at Community Hospital of the Monterey
Peninsula after he was taken into custody by Seaside Police, according
to the county coroner. Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup, 39, was taken
into custody after creating a disturbance in a local office, said
senior deputy coroner Paul Crossman. Dr. Robert Drye, a Seaside
psychiatrist, in whose office Kallerup was suffering some kind of
medical problem, said the police were called to assist in taking
Kallerup to the hospital for treatment. Police took Kallerup to the
Seaside police station to await an ambulance and a short time later,
Kallerup was found "unresponsive" in his cell, and was taken to
Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, Crossman
said. The case is under investigation and autopsy results are pending
microscopic studies and toxicology analysis.
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug. 13, 1986 p4
Services Planned Today for Frederick Kallerup
Memorial services for Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup, 39, of Seaside,
who died Saturday at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula,
will be held today. Born march 9, 1947, in Carmel, Mr. Kallerup is
survived by his mother, Lois Kallerup of Pacific Grove; two sisters,
Sandra Deal of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeanne Kallerup of Santa Cruz,
and two aunts. Today's services will be at 2 p.m. at El Estero Chapel,
Mission Mortuary.
1967 Thomas Stephen Culala (59)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Jan 10, 2008
September 1, 1948 ~ December 29, 2007 OLATHE, KANSAS - Thomas S.
Culala, 59, passed away on December 29, 2007, surrounded by his
family. A Celebration of his Life was held on Friday, January 4, 2008
at 7:00 p.m. in Olathe, where the family received friends an hour
prior to service time. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's
memory, contributions may be given to Cypress Recovery Inc., 230 S.
Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061 (a non-profit organization). Tom was
a graduate of Pacific Grove High School in 1967, and a graduate of San
Jose State University. Tom also served in the United States Navy. Tom
also received the Jefferson Award for Community Service for the State
of Kansas. Tom and his wife, Debbie, co-founded Cypress Recovery
Incorporated in March of 1989. Their dream of supporting those
suffering from substance abuse, and giving them "a chance for a
lifetime" has become a reality in the lives they have touched. Tom's
passion for his family, work, auctions, and friends, was evidenced in
his charismatic and caring spirit. He is survived by his wife, Debbie;
and their children, Aaron, Tera, Kristen, Heidi, Kari, Bo, Stephanie,
and Scott; grandchildren, Adrienne, Taylor, Tanner, Jena, Tatum,
Lauren, Ayden, and Olivia; his extended family members, Vickie, David,
Doug, Mandy, Deric, and Mike. Family in California includes his
brothers, Ben, Mikeal, and Scott; sisters, Sara Denmark and Annette
Groves; and his mother, Caroline, a lifetime resident of Monterey and
Pacific Grove. "I have lived, I have loved, I AM loved."
Kansas City Star, MO on 1/1/2008.
Thomas S. Culala, age 59, passed away on December 29, 2007, surrounded
by his family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, Jan.
4, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S.
Blackbob Rd., Olathe, where the family will receive friends an hour
prior to service time. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's
memory, contributions may be given to Cypress Recovery Inc., 230 S.
Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061 (a non-profit organization). Tom and
his wife, Debbie, co-founded Cypress Recovery Incorporated in March of
1989. Their dream of supporting those suffering from substance abuse,
and giving them "a chance for a lifetime" has become a reality in the
lives they have touched. Tom's passion for his family, work, auctions,
and friends, was evidenced in his charismatic and caring spirit. He is
survived by his wife, Debbie; and their children, Aaron, Tera,
Kristen, Heidi, Kari, Bo, Stephanie, and Scott; grandchildren,
Adrienne, Taylor, Tanner, Jena, Tatum, Lauren, Ayden, and Olivia; his
extended family members, Vickie, David, Doug, Mandy, Deric, and Mike.
Family in California includes his brothers, Ben, Mikael, and Scott;
sisters, Sarah and Annette; and his mother, Caroline. "I have lived, I
have loved, I AM loved." To leave a message for the family, please
visit www.Penwellgabel.com.
Olathe News, KS Friday, Jan. 04, 2008
Small in stature, big on life
Culala dies at age 59
By Kristin Babcock
Tom Culala, who established a center of support in Olathe for those
suffering from substance abuse, died Dec. 29. He was 59. He died of
complications related to a hereditary vascular disease. Debbie, Tom's
wife, said on the day he died, he was surrounded by his family and his
dream of a lifetime had been realized. "Cypress Recovery was Tom's
dream. He was a man of action," Debbie Calula said. "We incorporated
Cypress long ago to make sure that if something happened to us, it
would continue." The center opened in 1989. They had two clients. No
advertising. The center was in a little house on Santa Fe Street, and
they named it Cypress Recovery. Tom Calula loved the image of a
cypress tree. He grew up in California and often saw the Lone Cypress
on Pebble Beach. This old tree grows out of a cliff among rocks. It
remains planted with the help of a sturdy cable. "Even if it needs
support, it doesn't make it any less important," Debbie Culala said.
"It was a sign of strength to him." Now Cypress Recovery, Inc. offers
support to individuals and groups. They provide day services, relapse
prevention and outpatient treatment. "We can teach them tools and they
can try right away to see if it works," Debbie Culala said. "He
couldn't cure the disease, but give people things to keep it in
remission." Tom Calula was a people person. He sang to his co-workers.
He sang to employees at the grocery store where he shopped. There,
he'd walk in and give a serenade of a favorite Tony Bennett or Barry
Mannilow song. They asked about him often when he was sick this
summer. "He got a get well card from the grocery store," Debbie Culala
said. "I've never heard of anyone getting a get well card from a
grocery store." A person who walked into Cypress is required to show
respect. Baseball caps are taken off. Feet are kept off the furniture.
If someone messed up, Tom asked them to apologize. He wouldn't let
anyone talk back to his employees. "So you messed up. What's the next
thing to do?" Tom would ask the client. His lessons were about how to
move forward. It centered around the belief that people could achieve.
Even beyond abuse, the individual deserved dignity. Through the pain,
respect. "(Substance abuse) impacts family, it impacts work. People
cause harm to themselves and other people. Families become scared,"
Debbie Culala. "No one wakes up in the morning and says they want to
cause a lot of pain and suffering. He knew inherently everyone
deserves a chance for a lifetime." He "wouldn't play games" with
clients, Debbie said. He taught in the way they understood. He made
sure to teach visually, auditorily, kinesthetically. He taught by
example. Amy Sheldon, an employee at Cypress, said he had a unique way
to get people to think about their values "Anybody can learn how to
help people," Sheldon said. "But he had a true talent. He had the
gift, and he gave that gift away." He'd ask clients: If he could show
them a better life, would they work for it? Tom Culala was short in
stature, but he'd impact those much taller, much louder, much bigger.
Those who thought they were tougher, those out of prison, those who
kept coming back for help. "It didn't matter what path got them here.
If they show us a willingness, that gives us something to work with,"
Debbie Culala said. "Some may not have needed outpatient help, but he
would stop and talk to that person. Even if they didn't need treatment
here." Tom was diagnosed last summer with a hereditary vascular
disease. Even over the last few months of his life, he did work for
Cypress Recovery at home. Carmelle Lowe, an employee at Cypress, said
the staff began to do their best without him there. This summer she
talked to an individual about Tom. "I told him Tom hasn't been in
since June," Lowe said. "He said, 'Who is Tom?' I realized he'd never
met Tom. I remember thinking there is already a client who doesn't
know, won't know Tom." Recalling the story brought tears to Lowe's
eyes. "The thing is, they will know Tom through us," Debbie Culala
said. "I have seen him through the staff. When I see them work with
clients, I see Tom. This was a dream come true for him." The staff at
Cypress serves an average of 150 to 200 people every month. They will
continue to help individuals at their location on South Kansas Avenue.
For anyone who has concerns about problems or has problems related to
alcohol or drugs, contact Cypress House by phone at 764-7555.
1969 Donald Jeffrey "Jeff" Norman (56)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Nov 11, 2007
September 19, 1951 ~ October 31, 2007 BIG SUR, CA - Jeff Norman died
too soon, at the age of 56, from complications following heart
surgery. He was born in Oakland, CA and moved to Pebble Beach in 1962
with his parents, Don and Kathy Norman. A naturalist from a very young
age, at 14, he discovered a fern unknown in Monterey County at Pico
Blanco Boy Scout Camp and at age 15, he was the youngest person hired
as a lab technician at Hopkins Marine Station, launching his career in
biology. He graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1969. He
attended UCSC, where he was an avid student of Gandhi's teachings,
studied Non-Violence for Social Change, and was prepared to declare
himself a conscientious objector in the draft for the Vietnam war.
Jeff's life work and passion was preserving the integrity of the Big
Sur Coast. He lived in Palo Colorado and Bixby Canyons, and on the
Post Ranch before acquiring his home, Alta Vista, a unique, handsplit
redwood cabin that was built in the 1920's by the Overstroms, a
homesteading couple. For 28 years Jeff lived in his beloved remote
sanctuary on the South Coast of Big Sur, three miles above the highway
with no road access. As a consulting biologist, cultural historian,
and author, he was fiercely protective of both the biological habitat
and the social culture unique to the region. His enthusiasm for
gathering information, seeking answers, and solving puzzles was
insatiable, whether in finding a new species of clover, or swapping
wild tales with an old timer, or locating an historic photo in
someone's family album revealing a piece of unknown history about the
coast. His knowledge of the natural and cultural history of Monterey
County was phenomenal. He was an expert botanist, working for the U.S.
Forest Service, State Parks, UC Santa Cruz, Big Sur Natural History
Association, Esalen Institute, Monterey County Planning and Building
Inspection Department and others. In 2002 he served as botany leader
for the Peninsula Geology Society's trip in the Northern Santa Lucia
Mountains. An active member of the California Native Plant Society, he
was consultant for the Big Sur Land Trust and the Monterey Pine Forest
Watch. He was a friend and chronicler of the larger-than-life
characters of Big Sur, including homesteader families such as the
Posts, Harlans, Ewoldsens, Pfeiffers, and Trotters, artists and
bohemians, including Jaime DeAngulo and Harry Dick Ross,
intellectuals, conservationists, ranchers, and just plain folk. Jeff
himself was one of the biggest characters of them all, living a
feisty, vigorous life. He was in his element when he was lecturing on
local history and natural history at libraries, museums, Pacific
Valley School and Big Sur Elderhostel or presenting talks on Robinson
Jeffers for the Tor House Foundation. He was a charter member of the
Big Sur Historical Society and past president and member of the
Friends of the Big Sur Library. In 2004 Jeff co-authored Images of
America: Big Sur with the Big Sur Historical Society, a book that
traced the history of the coast from the days of the homesteaders with
numerous never-before-seen photographs of the coast. He also co-
authored Big Sur Observed with Kip Stewart in 1994, and was a major
contributor to Donald Clark's Monterey County Place Names (1991), and
to numerous newspapers, magazines, and local publications. At the time
of his death he was energetically at work on a new book about the
bohemians of Big Sur and Carmel. Jeff's death is an enormous loss to
his friends, his family, and the Big Sur community. He was a powerful
voice for the people and the habitats of Big Sur. Jeff is survived by
his sister, Cynthia Hubbard; his brother-in-law, Bob Tripp; his
nephew, Joaquin Hubbard; and Joaquin's daughter, Marissa, all of
Friday Harbor, Washington. A gathering to commemorate his life will
take place in Big Sur in the near future. Please send an email to
tanbarkce...@gmail.com to leave a memory about Jeff and to be
contacted about the gathering.
Carmel Pine Cone, CA Nov. 9, 2007
Big Sur historian Jeff Norman dies
Noted botanist, historian and writer Jeff Norman passed away Oct. 31.
A colorful local personality who was widely known for his expertise on
Big Sur's cultural and natural history, he was the author of "Big
Sur," an Images of America book that tells the story of Big Sur
through historical photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book that
pairs Norman's words on Big Sur's history and folklore with local
artist Kipp Stewart's paintings of the region. Norman was also a major
contributor toward Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names."
For much of the past three decades, Norman lived more than 3,000 feet
above sea level on a piece of Big Sur property that can only be
accessed by trail. Norman had a history of heart trouble, and about
two years ago, he underwent a bypass operation. Health problems had
recently required him live in Carmel Valley part-time.
Carmel Pine Cone, Nov. 16, 2007
With Norman's passing, Big Sur loses treasure trove of knowledge
By CHRIS COUNTS
WHEN JEFF Norman died Oct. 31 at the age of 56, the Big Sur community
lost more than just a colorful and engaging personality. A biologist,
a historian, a writer and a storyteller, Norman was perhaps the
world's foremost authority on his favorite subject -- Big Sur. "When
Jeff was in the mood to share his passion for the natural and cultural
history of this area, I felt completely inspired and enthralled," said
Magnus Toren, director of the Henry Miller Library and a longtime
resident of nearby Big Sur's Partington Ridge. "I am really bemoaning
the loss of Jeff. He was such a treasure trove of knowledge." To many
locals, Norman was best known as the resident who had to hike several
miles to reach his doorstep. He lived more than 3,000 feet above sea
level in a hand-hewn redwood cabin built in the 1920s. Surrounded by
parkland, the property afforded Norman a bird's-eye view of the Big
Sur Coast. But Norman was not a hermit. He was actively involved in
local politics and land use planning, serving on the Big Sur Multi-
Agency Council. As a biological consultant, he worked for developers,
nonprofits and government agencies. A lover of books, he was a past
president of the Friends of the Big Sur Library. And a passionate
voice for preserving open space, he often collaborated with the Big
Sur Land Trust on conservation issues. After battling Hodgkin's
disease in his 20s, he had health problems the rest of his life. He
reportedly died of heart failure. 'Enthusiastically shared' "Jeff
Norman was a dear friend and a beloved and trusted advisor to the Big
Sur Land Trust for more than 20 years," offered Rachel Saunders, BSLT
director of communications. "Jeff was a passionate and captivating
storyteller of 'all things Big Sur.' He craved knowledge of Big Sur's
natural and cultural history, and enthusiastically and generously
shared what he learned. He spent countless hours with land trust staff
hiking the hillsides, volunteering his knowledge of plants, wildlife,
people and history." He served for many years on the BSLT advisory
board and authored a series of articles on Big Sur's people and places
-- "Names on the Land" -- in the BSLT newsletter. Norman was the author
of "Big Sur," an Images of America book that tells the story of Big
Sur through historical photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book
that pairs Norman's words on history and folklore with local artist
Kipp Stewart's paintings of the region. Norman was also a major
contributor to Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names." "His
love for the old-timers and his closeness with so many of them allowed
him to really dig into their lives," said Kathy MacKenzie, a onetime
Big Sur resident and longtime friend who helped to care for Norman
during his final days. "He was able to get so much of the personal Big
Sur history because he was so close to them. The stories would just
come bubbling out of him when he talked. But so much of it was in his
head, and there was not enough time time to get it all on paper."
According to MacKenzie, Norman possessed extraordinary amounts of
curiosity and persistence. "He was just relentless about wanting to
find out everything he could about something," she added. "He would
chase every trail that he came across." A graduate of Pacific Grove
High School, Norman is survived by his sister, Cynthia Hubbard; his
nephew, Joaquin Hubbard; and Joaquin's daughter, Marissa. While a
date has not been set for a memorial celebration of Norman's life,
plans are in the works. Anyone interested in learning more about the
celebration is encouraged to send an e-mail to
tanbarkce...@gmail.com. Friends are also invited to send their
stories and memories, which will be compiled and presented at the
memorial.
Carmel Pine Cone, CA Sep. 14, 2007
Miracle rescue from remote Big Sur ridge
By CHRIS COUNTS
THERE ARE few people in Monterey County who live as far away from
civilization as historian and botanist Jeff Norman. So when Norman
suffered what appeared to be a heart attack Sunday, Sept. 9, at his
remote home -- about halfway between the Ventana Inn and the Esalen
Institute -- the longtime Big Sur resident was in a truly perilous
situation. Yet, thanks to a cell phone, a weak but usable signal from
a distant antenna and the persistence of emergency workers, Norman
survived his life-threatening ordeal and is now at Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital, where he is listed in fair condition. For much of
the past three decades, Norman has lived more than 3,000-feet above
sea level on a piece of property that can only be accessed by trail.
Health problems have recently required him live in Carmel Valley part-
time, but he was home in Big Sur Sunday morning when his health took a
severe turn for the worse. After becoming ill, Norman was somehow able
to make his way to a spot below his house where he believed he could
get cell phone reception. California Highway Patrol officer Art
Carbonel said his agency received a 911 call from Norman and
dispatched a helicopter from Paso Robles at 10:13 a.m. At 10:39, the
pilot arrived in the area and soon spotted Norman "lying down in his
front yard waving one hand," reported James Barrow, assistant chief of
the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, who responded to the incident.
Since very little of Norman's property is on level ground, two
emergency workers -- who drove up a fire road and walked on a trail for
another 30 minutes to reach him -- cleared brush and created a landing
site for the helicopter. Norman was then transported to a turnout on
Highway 1, where he was reloaded and flown to Salinas. California
State Parks and U.S. Forest Service personnel, and the Monterey County
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, also responded to the emergency.
Norman has a history of heart trouble, and about two years ago, he
underwent a bypass operation. He is the author of "Big Sur," an Images
of America book that tells the story of Big Sur through historical
photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book that pairs Norman's words
on Big Sur's history and folklore with local artist Kipp Stewart's
paintings of the region. Norman was also a major contributor toward
Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names." "In my opinion, Jeff
is the leading authority on Big Sur history and one of the leading
authorities on Monterey County flora," said Dave Nelson, a longtime
friend, neighbor and fellow botanist.
1969 Michael Burton Stubbs (34)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Feb. 20, 1985 p4
Salinas Man Found Dead at His Home
Salinas - A 34-year old man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the
bedroom of his Harrison Road home where he had hanged himself,
coroner's deputies said. Michael Burton Stubbs left a note and was
despondent over personal problems, deputies said. He was found at 1
p.m. by sheriff's deputies who were sent to the residence at 678
Harrison Road to check on Stubbs' welfare when he did not show up at
his work place Tuesday morning.
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Feb. 21, 1985 p4
Memorial Service Planned for Michael B. Stubbs
A memorial service for Michael B. Stubbs, 34, of Salinas, who died
Tuesday at his home, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's By-
the-Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove. The Rev. Dwight Edwards,
rector of St. Mary's, will lead the service. Cremation will be at the
Little Chapel by-the-Sea with inurnment at El Carmelo Cemetery. Paul
Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Born Jan. 18, 1951, in Salinas,
Mr. Stubbs lived in the Monterey area most of his life and attended
schools in Pacific Grove. He was employed at the ABC Glass Co. at the
time of his death and worked for various other glass companies in the
area for about 16 years. He was a member of St. Mary's By-the-Sea
Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove. Survivors include a son, Matthew of
Pacific Grove; two sisters, Leslie Russo of Monterey, and laura Bewley
of Carmel Valley; parents, Bud and Murlo Stubbs of Salinas. The family
suggests that memorial contributions be sent to the Monterey County
SPCA.
1970 Michelle Marie Cowan (31)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA April 10, 1984 p4
Michele Marie Cowan, known as Myka, died Saturday at Community
Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula after extensive treatment for
cancer. She was 31. Born Oct. 1, 1952 in Oakland, she spent her early
years in France, where she studied piano and ballet and attended
L'Institut de la Tour, a Catholic Montessori school. She sang with the
school's choral group. In 1961 her family returned to California,
living in Garden Grove until 1964, then moving to the Monterey
Peninsula. She attended Pacific Grove Junior and High schools, Santa
Catalina School, Monterey Peninsula College and the Monterey Institute
of Foreign Studies, where she studied French, art and literature. She
also attended the University of Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara City
College. She is survived by her mother, Harriette mason Schofield of
Carmel, her sister, Charlotte Cowan of Monterey; and her stepfather,
Richard Schofield of Carmel. Her father, Dr. Charles Cowan, a
physician, died in 1964. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 4
p.m. at the Church of Religious Science, Monterey, with the Rev. Bill
Little officiating. Private cremation has been held at the Little
Chapel by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of
arrangements. The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent
to the Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula, Living memorial Fund,
Carmel.
1972 Glenn Alan Richards (53)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Dec 21, 2007
February 21, 1954 ~ December 4, 2007 RIFLE, CO - Glenn Alan Richards,
53, formerly of the Monterey Peninsula, died December 4, 2007 after a
short battle with cancer. Glenn was born February 21, 1954 in
Chincoteague, VA. With his father in the Navy, Glenn lived around the
country and the world during his youth including England and Morocco.
His family moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1965. He graduated from
Pacific Grove High School in 1972. Glenn loved playing sports,
especially basketball and football. He was inspired by the Beatles and
taught himself how to play the guitar. He was active in YoungLife and
the Mayflower Church during high school. In 1974, he joined the U.S.
Navy and served three years as a member of the first crew of the USS
Nimitz aircraft carrier. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA and went on
the ship's first Mediterranean cruise. He returned to Monterey, where
he worked for a number of years at Hodges Rent-All and Robles del Rio
Lodge; he also worked as a DJ at KOCN and as a cabinet maker. Glenn
moved to Rifle and worked in the construction industry for 16 years.
He learned to ski in Colorado and liked to explore the amazing
landscape and the Native American culture and history of the area.
Glenn's optimism, quirky humor and generous spirit will always be
remembered. He is survived by his daughter, Alison Tifanny Richards of
Rifle; mother, Joy Melrose Richards of Coupeville, WA; brothers, Stacy
Richards of Monterey, CA and Mitchell Richards of Coupeville; and
sister, Elizabeth Papadopoulos of Athens, Greece. Glenn was preceded
in death by his father, Kenneth Glenn Richards on November 27, 2007.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
1978 Martin George Skelin Jr. (48)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Dec 13, 2007
Martin George Skelin, Jr. September 9, 1959 ~ December 4, 2007 TUCSON,
AZ - Surrounded by his loving family, God called home His special son,
our beloved Marty, after a long courageous battle. Always larger than
life, a positive, happy man; the kind you loved to laugh with, his
trademark smile on his face, a tease or joke to make you feel good,
just happy to be with him, even in the midst of his suffering. With
his booming voice, living life to the fullest surfing Hawaii or the
coast of California, camping, white water rafting or just a last
minute party with the many friends he so easily made along the way. He
saw the good in everyone and the world around him blossomed with his
amazing green thumb. Marty's own spirituality, sincere in his quest
for truth, found something very special in his Native beliefs,
especially in birds and animals. Born in Tucson and raised in
Monterey, Marty graduated from Pacific Grove High School, attended
Monterey Peninsula College and Pima College in Tucson. A man of many
artistic talents, he was a carpenter by trade until an industrial
chemical poisoning in 1993 caused his health crisis. He is survived by
his beloved wife, Jennifer Stone Skelin; sons, Jon Lotz and Alec
Skelin of Tucson and Joshua Skelin of Monterey; his loving parents,
The Hon. John and Marilyn Anton; brother, Nicholas Anton; sister,
Alissa Anton of Monterey; sister, Dianna (Jim) Lowell of Pebble Beach;
nieces, Sarah Beth and Alexis Anton, Rachelle Farnese, Sophie Lowell
and nephew, Luke Lowell. A Celebration of Life will be announced and
held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund for Alec C.
Skelin has been set up at First National Bank, c/o Raylene Poitz. "AND
IN THE END, THE LOVE YOU TAKE IS EQUAL TO THE LOVE YOU MAKE." (The
Beatles)
Tucson Arizona Star, AZ on 12/10/2007
Martin G. Skelin, Jr. September 9, 1959 - December 4, 2007 Surrounded
by loving family, Marty peacefully passed after a long courageous
battle. Always larger than life, his extraordinary presence is going
to be terribly missed. He loved to tease and make people laugh with
his trademark smile on his face. Born in Tucson, raised in Monterey,
California, he lived life to the fullest whether he was surfing up and
down the coast of California or Hawaii, or camping with his many
friends. A graduate of Pacific Grove High School, Marty attended
Monterey Peninsula College and Pima Community College. A man of many
artistic talents, he was a carpenter by trade until a chemical
poisoning in 1993 caused his health crisis. Preceded in death by
Martin G. Skelin, Sr. and his grandparents Richard and Leila Hart of
Tucson. He leaves behind his loving parents The Hon. John and Marilyn
Anton of Monterey, his brother Nicholas Anton, sisters Alissa Anton
and Dianna Lowell (James), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marty will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Jennifer, sons Jon
Lotz and Alec Skelin of Tucson and son Joshua Skelin of Monterey. The
family is deeply grateful to St. Joseph's Hospital CCU East and the
nursing staff of angels, including Marnie Roberts and Father Al for
their wonderful support. His incredible doctors: Dr. Fredy Toiber, Dr.
Francisco Pacheco, Dr. Gregory Sneep and most recently, his dedicated
surgeon Dr. Mordechi Twena. We thank you all from the bottom of our
hearts. In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to the Alexander
"Alec" Skelin scholarship savings fund at any Chase Bank. A
Celebration of Marty's life will be held Saturday, December 15, 4:00
p.m. at the family home with a sunset vigil. His loss will be felt by
all of us as well as his beloved dogs, fish and beautiful garden (not
to mention his Meyer lemon trees). "And in the end, the love you take
is equal to the love you make" (The Beatles)
are posted here. My sincerest sympathies for the families of the
deceased.
1924 Olive Ruth Slocum (88)
Olive Ruth (Slocum) Vanderkamp Collins
Watertown Daily Times, NY January 10, 1994
Olive R. Collins, Formerly of California, Dies
Olive R. Collins, 88, of 9051B Bassette Drive, formerly of California,
died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Patricia Coats, with whom she
had lived for the past two years. The family formerly lived on the
Sandy Creek Valley Road. There will be no local funeral or calling
hours. A memorial service will be held later in San Jose, Calif.
Surviving besides her daughter, Mrs. David (Patricia ) Coats, are
three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Richard, and
several brothers and sisters died before her. She was born in Oakland,
Calif., on March 17, 1905, a daughter of George and Amanda Simmons
Slocum. She graduated from high school in Pacific Grove, Calif., and
from San Jose State College. She married Jack Vanderkamp. He died in
1936. Mrs. Collins was working as a secretary in San Francisco at time
of her marriage. She later married James J. Collins of Michigan. He
died in 1968. Mrs. Collins worked for more than 30 years as a school
secretary in Los Altos, Calif., retiring in 1972.
1927 Arnold James "Bud" Hitchcock Buttle (56)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Oct. 23, 1967 p2
Arnold J. "Bud" Buttle, well known Peninsula organist who played Santa
Claus to thousands of local children during the 1950s, died yesterday
of a heart attack. His death came during a vacation trip to Palm
Springs with Vic May, with whom he made his home at 885 17-Mile Dr.,
Pacific Grove. Born in Carmel, Mr. Buttle lived in Pacific Grove most
of his life except for a period during the 1930s, when he lived in the
Los Angeles area, and his Navy service during World War II. While a
student at Pacific Grove High School in 1924, he began playing the
organ at the local theater in Pacific Grove, and later played at
Monterey theaters and restaurants. He helped build an organ at one of
the Monterey theaters, then known as the Strand. During the 1950s, his
music was part of a Christmas display at his home, and in between
numbers he went outside, attired in a Santa Claus costume, to
distribute candy to children. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 202 of
Inglewood and the musicians union. He leaves his mother, Mrs. John J.
Buttle, a sister, Mrs. Mildred Huff, and an aunt, Mrs. Maude Stewart,
all of Monterey. Funeral services are pending at The Paul Mortuary in
Pacific Grove.
1928 Lois Gordon Furlong (74)
Lois Gordon (Furlong) Bratt
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Jan. 8, 1985 p4
Lois F. Bratt of Seaside, a former postmistress of that community,
died Thursday at Community Hospital following a brief illness. She was
74. Mrs. Bratt was born in Kerman, Feb. 28, 1910, and had been a
resident of Seaside for more than 50 years. Shortly after her arrival
there she became postmistress, a position which she held for seven
years, with the distinction of being the youngest postmistress in the
United States. She is survived by two daughters, Pati Whitley of
Seaside and Mary Kay Waller of Salinas; two sisters, Lydia Evans of
Fresno and Mabel Hitte of El Sobrante; five grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. Her husband, Robert, a former Seaside city
councilman, died in 1980. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at
2 p.m. at the Chapel of Seaside.
1929 (t) Allan Page (64)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Oct. 4, 1974 p4
Ex-P.G. Building Imposter Allan Page Dies
Allan Bird Page, who retired Sept. 25 as building inspector of Pacific
Grove, died yesterday at Community Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was 64. In addition to having served in the city's building
department, Mr. Page had been a Pacific Grove police officer from 1939
to 1945 and between 1931 and 1969 was a volunteer fireman. More than
70 firemen and friends honored Mr. Page when he retired as a volunteer
fireman. Mr. Page was born in Shandon (San Luis Obispo County) on July
27, 1910, and moved to Pacific Grove in 1924. When Mr. Page retired as
a volunteer fireman, he recalled that during the Depression the
department had 25 volunteers and that the truck couldn't roll until at
least one of them showed up at the fire station. There were only two
salaried firemen. Volunteer firemen, he said, received $1 per call. In
his early days in Pacific Grove, Mr. Page attended Pacific Grove High
School and worked in a service station. Mr. Page is survived by his
wife, Claire, of Pacific Grove; a son, James Allen Page of Pacific
Grove; brothers George and Harold Page, both of Pacific Grove, and
many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at
the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove with the Rev. Wayne
Adams officiating. Burial will follow in El Carmelo Cemetery. Memorial
bouquets should be sent to Community Hospital. The Paul Mortuary is in
charge.
1930 Ray Edward Powers (86)
RAY E POWERS 16 Mar 1913 30 Mar 1999 (V) 20705 (Beltsville, Prince
Georges, MD) (none specified) 545-10-3010 California
1932 (t) Helen Alderson (72)
Helen (Alderson) Wilcoxen
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Nov. 1, 1986 p4
Helen A. Wilcoxen, 72, of Carmel Valley, a Monterey Peninsula resident
for the past 55 years, died Friday at Carmel Convalescent hospital
after a brief illness. Mrs. Wilcoxen was born May 18, 1914, in San
Jose. Her husband, peter, died in December 1982. Surviving is a sister-
in-law, Marie Alderson of Carmel. In accordance with Mrs. Wilcoxen's
wishes, no services will be held. Cremation will take place at
Monterey City Cemetery and the ashes will be scattered at sea. The
Mission Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests
that memorial contributions be sent to the Monterey County SPCA.
1938 (t) Eleanor Davis (87)
Eleanor (Davis) Johnson
Columbia State, SC December 20, 2005
COLUMBIA - Eleanor D. Johnson, passed away on December 18, 2005, after
a brief but valiant fight with cancer. She was born on December 14,
1918, in Rochester, N.Y. and spent her childhood in Pacific Grove,
Calif. She was predeceased by her husband, Lt. Col. Elmer G. Johnson
(U.S. Army, Ret.). As a military wife, she traveled to Taiwan, Japan
and throughout the United States. She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed
entertaining. She was involved in many activities such as: The
Officers' Wives Club, Tuesday Night Bingo, Thursday Bridge group,
Friday Bridge group and the Trivial Pursuit group. She enjoyed doing
crossword puzzles. Eleanor was called "Grandma J" by the children of
many other friends. She is survived by four nieces and nephews, eight
great-nieces and great-nephews and two great-great-nieces. Eleanor
left many friends who have wonderful memories of her. It was her wish
that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to her church, Forest Lake
Presbyterian Church, Palmetto Health Hospice or to a charity of one's
choice. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 7, at 11
a.m. at Forest Lake Presybterian Church, 6500 N. Trenholm Rd.,
Columbia, S.C. I, Susiene Royson, would like to thank the entire staff
and other personnel who cared for Eleanor on the 8th Floor Long term
Oncology Ward for the professional, loving and respectful care they
gave her. I will miss my "Columbia Mom".
1942 Betty Jo Bain (79)
Betty Jo (Bain) Owen
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, TX June 29, 2005
FORT WORTH -- Betty Jo Bain Owen, 79, a homemaker, passed away
Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Fort Worth. Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday at
Altamesa Church of Christ. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park.
Memorials: Donations may be sent to Altamesa Church of Christ at 4600
Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76133; Abilene Christian University,
Abilene, Texas 79699; Southwest Christian School, 6795 Dan Danciger
Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133; and Christ's Haven for Children, 4150
Keller-Haslet Road, Keller 76244. Betty Jo Bain Owen was born Oct. 29,
1925, in Clarendon to Richard and Nola Bain. She moved to Pacific
Grove, Calif., where she attended high school and junior college.
Betty married Harrold Dean Owen Sr., a native of Fort Worth, on July
30, 1945, in Salinas, Calif. They returned to Fort Worth and resided
here for 57 years. Betty was a charter member of Altamesa Church of
Christ for 49 years. She was an "angel" of the Woman's Club of Fort
Worth, having served in the past on the executive board and as a
member of the Book Club and Sorosis Club. She was a member of the Fort
Worth Garden Club and past president of the Westcliff Elementary and
J.P. Moore Elementary PTAs. Betty was a patron of Fort Worth Symphony,
Bass Hall and various Fort Worth museums. Facilities have been named
in her honor at Southwest Christian School and Abilene Christian
University. Survivors: Husband, Harrold D. Owen of Fort Worth; son, H.
Dean Owen Jr. and wife, Marilyn of Fort Worth; daughters, Sharron
Drury of Fort Worth, Kim Williamson and husband, Martin of Bermuda;
grandchildren, Brooke Owen Goff and husband, Jerrod of Colleyville,
Harrold D. Owen III and wife, Sharon of Fort Worth, Derrek Drury and
wife, Laura of Fort Worth, Bryann Owen Bruckerhoff and husband, Josh
of Fort Worth, Daley Drury Miller and husband, Mitchell of The Colony,
Reif Chron and wife, Meagan of St. Louis, Denee Drury Swindle and
husband, Zach of Fort Worth, Beau Chron of Fort Worth, Bria Owen
Jordan and husband, Brent of Fort Worth; great-grandchildren,
Mitchell, Mary Kate, Meg and Mia Goff, Ainsley, Ava and Harrold D.
Owen IV, Ty Drury and Brinkley Bruckerhoff. Laurel Land Funeral Home
7100 Crowley Road, (817) 293-1350 View and sign guestbook at
www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
1944 (t) Douglas Leroy Finley (79)
Pensacola News Journal, FL February 10, 2005
Douglas L. Finley, 79, of Gulf Breeze, passed away on Saturday,
February 5, 2005. He was born on January 26, 1926 in Pacific Grove, CA
and was a long-time resident of California and Nevada. Douglas was a
Navy veteran aboard the U.S.S. Palau and a member of Green Valley
Baptist Church in Henderson, NV. He was a beloved husband, father,
grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by; his
parents, Alfred and Gladys Finley; brother, Alfred Finley, Jr.; and
son Nathaniel Samuel Finley. Survivors include; his wife, Marie Garmon
Finley; daughter, Sonya Finley (Jerry) Dobbs; grandchildren, Jennifer
Marie Butts, Jerry Allen Dobbs, Jr. and Jordan Alyssa Dobbs; great-
grandson, Cameron Douglas Butts; step-sons, Eddie (Samara) Floyd,
Donald (Aurora) Floyd and family, Kenneth Floyd and family; nephew,
David Finley and numerous long-time friends. Funeral service will be
Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 12:15 p.m. at Gulf Breeze United
Methodist Church with interment to follow at Barrancas National
Cemetery. TRAHAN MORTUARY SERVICES, 850-438-6235, in charge of
arrangements.
1952 Lenora Antoinette Keegan (59)
Lenora Antoinette (Keegan) Collins
Portland Oregonian, Portland, OR August 8, 1993
A rosary service for Lenore A. (Keegan) Collins will be held at 8 p.m.
Sunday in the chapel of Donelson, Sewell & Matthews Mortuary in
Hillsboro. Mrs. Collins died in her Hillsboro home Friday of
complications of lymphoma. She was 59. A Mass will be said at 10 a.m.
Monday in St. Matthews Catholic Church in Hillsboro. Mrs. Collins was
born March 31, 1934, in Pacific Grove, Calif. Her maiden name was
Keegan. She attended grade school in Carmel, Calif., and high school
in Pacific Grove, where she married Ronald Collins on Dec. 13, 1953.
They moved to Hillsboro in 1961 and lived in the Bald Peak area for 14
years. Mrs. Collins was primarily a homemaker but had worked as an
operator for Pacific Telephone and was later secretary/treasurer of a
consulting company. She was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church
Altar Society and was a volunteer at St. Matthews School. She also was
a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a national social service sorority.
Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter, Wendy
Hehlen of Portland; sons, Craig and Eric, both of Portland, and Gary
of Hastings, Minn.; brother, Frank of Rim Rock, Ariz.; and five
grandchildren. The family suggests remembrances be contributions to
St. Matthews School, Hillsboro.
1953 (t) Katherine Ryan (50)
Katherine (Ryan) Sherman
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 3, 1986 p4
Kathryn Ryan Sherman of Monterey, a former longtime resident of Carmel
Valley, died Wednesday at Natividad Medical Center after a brief
illness. She was 50. Mrs. Sherman lived in Carmel Valley for 25 years,
prior to moving to Monterey three years ago. She was born May 8, 1935,
in Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Sherman is survived by three sons, Matthew,
Steve and Tim, all of Carmel Valley; and two daughters, Laura Waltrip
of Salinas and Denise Rembert of Redondo Beach. An informal gathering
of family and friends will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Community
Center in Carmel Valley Village. The family suggests that memorial
contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society.
1957 Suzanne Jane Harris (59)
Suzanne Jane (Harris) Sherwood
Reno Gazette-Journal (NV) - November 2, 1999
CARSON CITY - Suzanne Jane Harris Sherwood, 59, died Oct. 29, 1999, at
her residence. A native of Pacific Grove, Calif., she was born Dec.
17, 1939, to Klifton and Bonnie (Nelkirk) Harris and had lived in
Carson City for the past nine years, coming from South Lake Tahoe.
Mrs. Sherwood was a dealer for a casino. Her mother preceded her in
death. Surviving are husband, Phillip of Carson City father of Pacific
Grove brother, Mike Harris of San Luis Obispo, Calif. and two nieces
and nephews. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Nov. 17 at
Hyatt Lakeside in Incline Village. Cremation will be at FitzHenry's
Crematory, under the direction of Reno Memorial Cremation and Burial
Society. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established with
Saint Mary's Hospice, 1155 West Fourth St., Suite. 122, Reno 89503.
1957 Judith Sandra Mann (47)
Judith Sandra (Mann) Bostick
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 7, 1985 p4
Judith S. Bostick, a native and lifelong resident of the Peninsula,
died Saturday at her Seaside home following a brief illness. She was
47. Born in Pacific Grove on March 18, 1938, Mrs. Bostick had been
employed by the Monterey Fish Cannery for eight years. She was a
member of the Women of the Moose. Mrs. Bostick is survived by three
sons, Jay of Kingville, Texas, Vern of Washington D.C., and Darrin of
seaside; two daughters, DeDe Montana and Jenise Bostick, both of
Seaside. She is also survived by a brother, Allen Mann of Salinas;
three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Private family
services have been held, followed by cremation under the direction of
the Chapel of Seaside. The family suggests that memorial contributions
be sent to Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula.
1960 (dis) Don Wells Lyford (16)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA May 17, 1960 p1
Three Persons Killed in Two Auto Accidents on Peninsula
Three young men met death on Peninsula highways in two accidents last
night and early this morning. A 16-year-old Pacific Grove High School
student was killed and the driver of a second car seriously injured
about 10:20 o'clock last night on the Carmel-Pacific Grove cutoff.
Less than 2 1/2 hours later two men stationed at the naval Air Facility
died when their car went off the Salinas-Monterey highway and crashed
into a tree near San Benancio Canyon road. The dead: Don Wells Lyford,
the student, of 2901 Galleon Rd., Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
Vernon C. Drung, 19, of the Naval facility, Fred Walton, 26, also of
the Naval facility. Lyford was killed when his eastbound car crashed
into a westbound sedan on a curve about .6 of a mile west of Highway
1. The driver of the westbound vehicle, Ruth Burris of 684 Alice St.,
Monterey, was taken to Monterey Hospital with broken ribs, nose and
wrist, and cuts to the face. Her condition was not critical, according
to County Coroner Christopher Hill Jr. The California Highway Patrol
said Lyford was traveling at an apparent excessive rate of speed when
his vehicle went over the center line and hit the Burris sedan. Hill
said the Lyford car slid broadside into Mrs. Burris' vehicle. Lyford,
taken to Monterey Hospital by Monterey Ambulance, was pronounced dead
on arrival there. Hill said he died of a skull fracture. Both vehicles
were extensively damaged. The sailors' westbound convertible, driven
by Drung, crashed into a tree about .3 of a mile east of San Benancio
Canyon road about 12:35 a.m. Both Drung and passenger Walton were
taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital by A-1 Ambulance Co. of
Salinas, where they were pronounced dead. Hill said they died of head
and chest injuries. Drung's home was in Salem, Ore. Walton's was not
known at press time. Their bodies were taken to Healey Mortuary in
Salinas. The fatalities were the 17th, 18th and 19th on county
highways this year, compared to 27 at this time in 1959. Born June 15,
1943, in Los Angeles, Lyford lived with his stepfather and mother, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph M. Drummond. He also leaves his father, Don Lyford of
Whittier; two sisters, Nancy and Susan Drummond of MPCC; his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wells of Los Angeles; and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Lyford of Port Niches, Tex. Funeral
services are pending at Mission Mortuary.
1963 (t) Jerry Rae Raney (51)
Salt Lake Tribune, UT April 11, 1996
FARMINGTON--Jerry Rae Raney, 51, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in
Ogden. He was born January 31, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son
of Bailey Riley Mason and Betty Rae Bills Raney. He married Kathy
Rabern and later divorced. He married Susan Folkman and later
divorced. He married Vicki Arnold, October 24, 1988 in Sidney,
Nebraska. He attended high school in Pacific Grove, California. Auto
racing was a big part of his life. He is survived by his wife, Vicki;
four sons and four daughters, Chad Berry and Chris Berry, both of
California; Will Raney, Ogden; Eric Arnold, Georgia; Shawn Berry,
California; Kim Pierce, Ogden; Karena Arnold, Arkansas; and Michelle
Raney, Farmington; Also six grandchildren; two brothers and two
sisters, Terry Raney, Randy Minchey, Kirkland, Wash.; Pam Taft, Gig
Harbor, Wash.; and Kim Miya, Clearfield. He was preceded in death by
both parents and one sister, Judy Dusenberry. Funeral services will be
held 11 a.m., Friday, April 12, 1996, at the Farmington, Utah LDS
Stake Center, 347 South 200 West. Friends may call at the church
Friday 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Clearfield
Mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park, Layton
Deseret News, UT April 11, 1996
Jerry Rae Raney, 51, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in Ogden. He
was born January 31, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Bailey
Riley Mason and Betty Rae Bills Raney. He married Kathy Rabern and
later divorced. He married Susan Folkman and later divorced. He
married Vicki Arnold, October 24, 1988 in Sidney, Nebraska. He
attended high school in Pacific Grove, California. Auto racing was a
big part of his life. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; four sons and
four daughters, Chad Berry and Chris Berry, both of California; Will
Raney, Ogden; Eric Arnold, Georgia; Shawn Berry, California; Kim
Pierce, Ogden; Karena Arnold, Arkansas; and Michelle Raney,
Farmington; Also six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters,
Terry Raney, Randy Minchey, Kirkland, Wash.; Pam Taft, Gig Harbor,
Wash.; and Kim Miya, Clearfield. He was preceded in death by both
parents and one sister, Judy Dusenberry. Funeral services will be held
11 a.m., Friday, April 12, 1996, at the Farmington, Utah LDS Stake
Center, 347 South 200 West. Friends may call at the church Friday 9:30
to 10:45 a.m. Funeral directors, Lindquist's Clearfield Mortuary.
Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Park, Layton
1965 Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup (39)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug. 12, 1986 p4
Coroner Reviews Man's Death
A Seaside man died Saturday at Community Hospital of the Monterey
Peninsula after he was taken into custody by Seaside Police, according
to the county coroner. Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup, 39, was taken
into custody after creating a disturbance in a local office, said
senior deputy coroner Paul Crossman. Dr. Robert Drye, a Seaside
psychiatrist, in whose office Kallerup was suffering some kind of
medical problem, said the police were called to assist in taking
Kallerup to the hospital for treatment. Police took Kallerup to the
Seaside police station to await an ambulance and a short time later,
Kallerup was found "unresponsive" in his cell, and was taken to
Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, Crossman
said. The case is under investigation and autopsy results are pending
microscopic studies and toxicology analysis.
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug. 13, 1986 p4
Services Planned Today for Frederick Kallerup
Memorial services for Frederick Von Selchau Kallerup, 39, of Seaside,
who died Saturday at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula,
will be held today. Born march 9, 1947, in Carmel, Mr. Kallerup is
survived by his mother, Lois Kallerup of Pacific Grove; two sisters,
Sandra Deal of Nashville, Tenn., and Jeanne Kallerup of Santa Cruz,
and two aunts. Today's services will be at 2 p.m. at El Estero Chapel,
Mission Mortuary.
1967 Thomas Stephen Culala (59)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Jan 10, 2008
September 1, 1948 ~ December 29, 2007 OLATHE, KANSAS - Thomas S.
Culala, 59, passed away on December 29, 2007, surrounded by his
family. A Celebration of his Life was held on Friday, January 4, 2008
at 7:00 p.m. in Olathe, where the family received friends an hour
prior to service time. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's
memory, contributions may be given to Cypress Recovery Inc., 230 S.
Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061 (a non-profit organization). Tom was
a graduate of Pacific Grove High School in 1967, and a graduate of San
Jose State University. Tom also served in the United States Navy. Tom
also received the Jefferson Award for Community Service for the State
of Kansas. Tom and his wife, Debbie, co-founded Cypress Recovery
Incorporated in March of 1989. Their dream of supporting those
suffering from substance abuse, and giving them "a chance for a
lifetime" has become a reality in the lives they have touched. Tom's
passion for his family, work, auctions, and friends, was evidenced in
his charismatic and caring spirit. He is survived by his wife, Debbie;
and their children, Aaron, Tera, Kristen, Heidi, Kari, Bo, Stephanie,
and Scott; grandchildren, Adrienne, Taylor, Tanner, Jena, Tatum,
Lauren, Ayden, and Olivia; his extended family members, Vickie, David,
Doug, Mandy, Deric, and Mike. Family in California includes his
brothers, Ben, Mikeal, and Scott; sisters, Sara Denmark and Annette
Groves; and his mother, Caroline, a lifetime resident of Monterey and
Pacific Grove. "I have lived, I have loved, I AM loved."
Kansas City Star, MO on 1/1/2008.
Thomas S. Culala, age 59, passed away on December 29, 2007, surrounded
by his family. A Celebration of his Life will be held on Friday, Jan.
4, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S.
Blackbob Rd., Olathe, where the family will receive friends an hour
prior to service time. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Tom's
memory, contributions may be given to Cypress Recovery Inc., 230 S.
Kansas Avenue, Olathe, KS 66061 (a non-profit organization). Tom and
his wife, Debbie, co-founded Cypress Recovery Incorporated in March of
1989. Their dream of supporting those suffering from substance abuse,
and giving them "a chance for a lifetime" has become a reality in the
lives they have touched. Tom's passion for his family, work, auctions,
and friends, was evidenced in his charismatic and caring spirit. He is
survived by his wife, Debbie; and their children, Aaron, Tera,
Kristen, Heidi, Kari, Bo, Stephanie, and Scott; grandchildren,
Adrienne, Taylor, Tanner, Jena, Tatum, Lauren, Ayden, and Olivia; his
extended family members, Vickie, David, Doug, Mandy, Deric, and Mike.
Family in California includes his brothers, Ben, Mikael, and Scott;
sisters, Sarah and Annette; and his mother, Caroline. "I have lived, I
have loved, I AM loved." To leave a message for the family, please
visit www.Penwellgabel.com.
Olathe News, KS Friday, Jan. 04, 2008
Small in stature, big on life
Culala dies at age 59
By Kristin Babcock
Tom Culala, who established a center of support in Olathe for those
suffering from substance abuse, died Dec. 29. He was 59. He died of
complications related to a hereditary vascular disease. Debbie, Tom's
wife, said on the day he died, he was surrounded by his family and his
dream of a lifetime had been realized. "Cypress Recovery was Tom's
dream. He was a man of action," Debbie Calula said. "We incorporated
Cypress long ago to make sure that if something happened to us, it
would continue." The center opened in 1989. They had two clients. No
advertising. The center was in a little house on Santa Fe Street, and
they named it Cypress Recovery. Tom Calula loved the image of a
cypress tree. He grew up in California and often saw the Lone Cypress
on Pebble Beach. This old tree grows out of a cliff among rocks. It
remains planted with the help of a sturdy cable. "Even if it needs
support, it doesn't make it any less important," Debbie Culala said.
"It was a sign of strength to him." Now Cypress Recovery, Inc. offers
support to individuals and groups. They provide day services, relapse
prevention and outpatient treatment. "We can teach them tools and they
can try right away to see if it works," Debbie Culala said. "He
couldn't cure the disease, but give people things to keep it in
remission." Tom Calula was a people person. He sang to his co-workers.
He sang to employees at the grocery store where he shopped. There,
he'd walk in and give a serenade of a favorite Tony Bennett or Barry
Mannilow song. They asked about him often when he was sick this
summer. "He got a get well card from the grocery store," Debbie Culala
said. "I've never heard of anyone getting a get well card from a
grocery store." A person who walked into Cypress is required to show
respect. Baseball caps are taken off. Feet are kept off the furniture.
If someone messed up, Tom asked them to apologize. He wouldn't let
anyone talk back to his employees. "So you messed up. What's the next
thing to do?" Tom would ask the client. His lessons were about how to
move forward. It centered around the belief that people could achieve.
Even beyond abuse, the individual deserved dignity. Through the pain,
respect. "(Substance abuse) impacts family, it impacts work. People
cause harm to themselves and other people. Families become scared,"
Debbie Culala. "No one wakes up in the morning and says they want to
cause a lot of pain and suffering. He knew inherently everyone
deserves a chance for a lifetime." He "wouldn't play games" with
clients, Debbie said. He taught in the way they understood. He made
sure to teach visually, auditorily, kinesthetically. He taught by
example. Amy Sheldon, an employee at Cypress, said he had a unique way
to get people to think about their values "Anybody can learn how to
help people," Sheldon said. "But he had a true talent. He had the
gift, and he gave that gift away." He'd ask clients: If he could show
them a better life, would they work for it? Tom Culala was short in
stature, but he'd impact those much taller, much louder, much bigger.
Those who thought they were tougher, those out of prison, those who
kept coming back for help. "It didn't matter what path got them here.
If they show us a willingness, that gives us something to work with,"
Debbie Culala said. "Some may not have needed outpatient help, but he
would stop and talk to that person. Even if they didn't need treatment
here." Tom was diagnosed last summer with a hereditary vascular
disease. Even over the last few months of his life, he did work for
Cypress Recovery at home. Carmelle Lowe, an employee at Cypress, said
the staff began to do their best without him there. This summer she
talked to an individual about Tom. "I told him Tom hasn't been in
since June," Lowe said. "He said, 'Who is Tom?' I realized he'd never
met Tom. I remember thinking there is already a client who doesn't
know, won't know Tom." Recalling the story brought tears to Lowe's
eyes. "The thing is, they will know Tom through us," Debbie Culala
said. "I have seen him through the staff. When I see them work with
clients, I see Tom. This was a dream come true for him." The staff at
Cypress serves an average of 150 to 200 people every month. They will
continue to help individuals at their location on South Kansas Avenue.
For anyone who has concerns about problems or has problems related to
alcohol or drugs, contact Cypress House by phone at 764-7555.
1969 Donald Jeffrey "Jeff" Norman (56)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Nov 11, 2007
September 19, 1951 ~ October 31, 2007 BIG SUR, CA - Jeff Norman died
too soon, at the age of 56, from complications following heart
surgery. He was born in Oakland, CA and moved to Pebble Beach in 1962
with his parents, Don and Kathy Norman. A naturalist from a very young
age, at 14, he discovered a fern unknown in Monterey County at Pico
Blanco Boy Scout Camp and at age 15, he was the youngest person hired
as a lab technician at Hopkins Marine Station, launching his career in
biology. He graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1969. He
attended UCSC, where he was an avid student of Gandhi's teachings,
studied Non-Violence for Social Change, and was prepared to declare
himself a conscientious objector in the draft for the Vietnam war.
Jeff's life work and passion was preserving the integrity of the Big
Sur Coast. He lived in Palo Colorado and Bixby Canyons, and on the
Post Ranch before acquiring his home, Alta Vista, a unique, handsplit
redwood cabin that was built in the 1920's by the Overstroms, a
homesteading couple. For 28 years Jeff lived in his beloved remote
sanctuary on the South Coast of Big Sur, three miles above the highway
with no road access. As a consulting biologist, cultural historian,
and author, he was fiercely protective of both the biological habitat
and the social culture unique to the region. His enthusiasm for
gathering information, seeking answers, and solving puzzles was
insatiable, whether in finding a new species of clover, or swapping
wild tales with an old timer, or locating an historic photo in
someone's family album revealing a piece of unknown history about the
coast. His knowledge of the natural and cultural history of Monterey
County was phenomenal. He was an expert botanist, working for the U.S.
Forest Service, State Parks, UC Santa Cruz, Big Sur Natural History
Association, Esalen Institute, Monterey County Planning and Building
Inspection Department and others. In 2002 he served as botany leader
for the Peninsula Geology Society's trip in the Northern Santa Lucia
Mountains. An active member of the California Native Plant Society, he
was consultant for the Big Sur Land Trust and the Monterey Pine Forest
Watch. He was a friend and chronicler of the larger-than-life
characters of Big Sur, including homesteader families such as the
Posts, Harlans, Ewoldsens, Pfeiffers, and Trotters, artists and
bohemians, including Jaime DeAngulo and Harry Dick Ross,
intellectuals, conservationists, ranchers, and just plain folk. Jeff
himself was one of the biggest characters of them all, living a
feisty, vigorous life. He was in his element when he was lecturing on
local history and natural history at libraries, museums, Pacific
Valley School and Big Sur Elderhostel or presenting talks on Robinson
Jeffers for the Tor House Foundation. He was a charter member of the
Big Sur Historical Society and past president and member of the
Friends of the Big Sur Library. In 2004 Jeff co-authored Images of
America: Big Sur with the Big Sur Historical Society, a book that
traced the history of the coast from the days of the homesteaders with
numerous never-before-seen photographs of the coast. He also co-
authored Big Sur Observed with Kip Stewart in 1994, and was a major
contributor to Donald Clark's Monterey County Place Names (1991), and
to numerous newspapers, magazines, and local publications. At the time
of his death he was energetically at work on a new book about the
bohemians of Big Sur and Carmel. Jeff's death is an enormous loss to
his friends, his family, and the Big Sur community. He was a powerful
voice for the people and the habitats of Big Sur. Jeff is survived by
his sister, Cynthia Hubbard; his brother-in-law, Bob Tripp; his
nephew, Joaquin Hubbard; and Joaquin's daughter, Marissa, all of
Friday Harbor, Washington. A gathering to commemorate his life will
take place in Big Sur in the near future. Please send an email to
tanbarkce...@gmail.com to leave a memory about Jeff and to be
contacted about the gathering.
Carmel Pine Cone, CA Nov. 9, 2007
Big Sur historian Jeff Norman dies
Noted botanist, historian and writer Jeff Norman passed away Oct. 31.
A colorful local personality who was widely known for his expertise on
Big Sur's cultural and natural history, he was the author of "Big
Sur," an Images of America book that tells the story of Big Sur
through historical photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book that
pairs Norman's words on Big Sur's history and folklore with local
artist Kipp Stewart's paintings of the region. Norman was also a major
contributor toward Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names."
For much of the past three decades, Norman lived more than 3,000 feet
above sea level on a piece of Big Sur property that can only be
accessed by trail. Norman had a history of heart trouble, and about
two years ago, he underwent a bypass operation. Health problems had
recently required him live in Carmel Valley part-time.
Carmel Pine Cone, Nov. 16, 2007
With Norman's passing, Big Sur loses treasure trove of knowledge
By CHRIS COUNTS
WHEN JEFF Norman died Oct. 31 at the age of 56, the Big Sur community
lost more than just a colorful and engaging personality. A biologist,
a historian, a writer and a storyteller, Norman was perhaps the
world's foremost authority on his favorite subject -- Big Sur. "When
Jeff was in the mood to share his passion for the natural and cultural
history of this area, I felt completely inspired and enthralled," said
Magnus Toren, director of the Henry Miller Library and a longtime
resident of nearby Big Sur's Partington Ridge. "I am really bemoaning
the loss of Jeff. He was such a treasure trove of knowledge." To many
locals, Norman was best known as the resident who had to hike several
miles to reach his doorstep. He lived more than 3,000 feet above sea
level in a hand-hewn redwood cabin built in the 1920s. Surrounded by
parkland, the property afforded Norman a bird's-eye view of the Big
Sur Coast. But Norman was not a hermit. He was actively involved in
local politics and land use planning, serving on the Big Sur Multi-
Agency Council. As a biological consultant, he worked for developers,
nonprofits and government agencies. A lover of books, he was a past
president of the Friends of the Big Sur Library. And a passionate
voice for preserving open space, he often collaborated with the Big
Sur Land Trust on conservation issues. After battling Hodgkin's
disease in his 20s, he had health problems the rest of his life. He
reportedly died of heart failure. 'Enthusiastically shared' "Jeff
Norman was a dear friend and a beloved and trusted advisor to the Big
Sur Land Trust for more than 20 years," offered Rachel Saunders, BSLT
director of communications. "Jeff was a passionate and captivating
storyteller of 'all things Big Sur.' He craved knowledge of Big Sur's
natural and cultural history, and enthusiastically and generously
shared what he learned. He spent countless hours with land trust staff
hiking the hillsides, volunteering his knowledge of plants, wildlife,
people and history." He served for many years on the BSLT advisory
board and authored a series of articles on Big Sur's people and places
-- "Names on the Land" -- in the BSLT newsletter. Norman was the author
of "Big Sur," an Images of America book that tells the story of Big
Sur through historical photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book
that pairs Norman's words on history and folklore with local artist
Kipp Stewart's paintings of the region. Norman was also a major
contributor to Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names." "His
love for the old-timers and his closeness with so many of them allowed
him to really dig into their lives," said Kathy MacKenzie, a onetime
Big Sur resident and longtime friend who helped to care for Norman
during his final days. "He was able to get so much of the personal Big
Sur history because he was so close to them. The stories would just
come bubbling out of him when he talked. But so much of it was in his
head, and there was not enough time time to get it all on paper."
According to MacKenzie, Norman possessed extraordinary amounts of
curiosity and persistence. "He was just relentless about wanting to
find out everything he could about something," she added. "He would
chase every trail that he came across." A graduate of Pacific Grove
High School, Norman is survived by his sister, Cynthia Hubbard; his
nephew, Joaquin Hubbard; and Joaquin's daughter, Marissa. While a
date has not been set for a memorial celebration of Norman's life,
plans are in the works. Anyone interested in learning more about the
celebration is encouraged to send an e-mail to
tanbarkce...@gmail.com. Friends are also invited to send their
stories and memories, which will be compiled and presented at the
memorial.
Carmel Pine Cone, CA Sep. 14, 2007
Miracle rescue from remote Big Sur ridge
By CHRIS COUNTS
THERE ARE few people in Monterey County who live as far away from
civilization as historian and botanist Jeff Norman. So when Norman
suffered what appeared to be a heart attack Sunday, Sept. 9, at his
remote home -- about halfway between the Ventana Inn and the Esalen
Institute -- the longtime Big Sur resident was in a truly perilous
situation. Yet, thanks to a cell phone, a weak but usable signal from
a distant antenna and the persistence of emergency workers, Norman
survived his life-threatening ordeal and is now at Salinas Valley
Memorial Hospital, where he is listed in fair condition. For much of
the past three decades, Norman has lived more than 3,000-feet above
sea level on a piece of property that can only be accessed by trail.
Health problems have recently required him live in Carmel Valley part-
time, but he was home in Big Sur Sunday morning when his health took a
severe turn for the worse. After becoming ill, Norman was somehow able
to make his way to a spot below his house where he believed he could
get cell phone reception. California Highway Patrol officer Art
Carbonel said his agency received a 911 call from Norman and
dispatched a helicopter from Paso Robles at 10:13 a.m. At 10:39, the
pilot arrived in the area and soon spotted Norman "lying down in his
front yard waving one hand," reported James Barrow, assistant chief of
the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, who responded to the incident.
Since very little of Norman's property is on level ground, two
emergency workers -- who drove up a fire road and walked on a trail for
another 30 minutes to reach him -- cleared brush and created a landing
site for the helicopter. Norman was then transported to a turnout on
Highway 1, where he was reloaded and flown to Salinas. California
State Parks and U.S. Forest Service personnel, and the Monterey County
Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team, also responded to the emergency.
Norman has a history of heart trouble, and about two years ago, he
underwent a bypass operation. He is the author of "Big Sur," an Images
of America book that tells the story of Big Sur through historical
photographs; and "Big Sur Observed," a book that pairs Norman's words
on Big Sur's history and folklore with local artist Kipp Stewart's
paintings of the region. Norman was also a major contributor toward
Donald T. Clark's "Monterey County Place Names." "In my opinion, Jeff
is the leading authority on Big Sur history and one of the leading
authorities on Monterey County flora," said Dave Nelson, a longtime
friend, neighbor and fellow botanist.
1969 Michael Burton Stubbs (34)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Feb. 20, 1985 p4
Salinas Man Found Dead at His Home
Salinas - A 34-year old man was found dead Tuesday afternoon in the
bedroom of his Harrison Road home where he had hanged himself,
coroner's deputies said. Michael Burton Stubbs left a note and was
despondent over personal problems, deputies said. He was found at 1
p.m. by sheriff's deputies who were sent to the residence at 678
Harrison Road to check on Stubbs' welfare when he did not show up at
his work place Tuesday morning.
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Feb. 21, 1985 p4
Memorial Service Planned for Michael B. Stubbs
A memorial service for Michael B. Stubbs, 34, of Salinas, who died
Tuesday at his home, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's By-
the-Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove. The Rev. Dwight Edwards,
rector of St. Mary's, will lead the service. Cremation will be at the
Little Chapel by-the-Sea with inurnment at El Carmelo Cemetery. Paul
Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Born Jan. 18, 1951, in Salinas,
Mr. Stubbs lived in the Monterey area most of his life and attended
schools in Pacific Grove. He was employed at the ABC Glass Co. at the
time of his death and worked for various other glass companies in the
area for about 16 years. He was a member of St. Mary's By-the-Sea
Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove. Survivors include a son, Matthew of
Pacific Grove; two sisters, Leslie Russo of Monterey, and laura Bewley
of Carmel Valley; parents, Bud and Murlo Stubbs of Salinas. The family
suggests that memorial contributions be sent to the Monterey County
SPCA.
1970 Michelle Marie Cowan (31)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA April 10, 1984 p4
Michele Marie Cowan, known as Myka, died Saturday at Community
Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula after extensive treatment for
cancer. She was 31. Born Oct. 1, 1952 in Oakland, she spent her early
years in France, where she studied piano and ballet and attended
L'Institut de la Tour, a Catholic Montessori school. She sang with the
school's choral group. In 1961 her family returned to California,
living in Garden Grove until 1964, then moving to the Monterey
Peninsula. She attended Pacific Grove Junior and High schools, Santa
Catalina School, Monterey Peninsula College and the Monterey Institute
of Foreign Studies, where she studied French, art and literature. She
also attended the University of Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara City
College. She is survived by her mother, Harriette mason Schofield of
Carmel, her sister, Charlotte Cowan of Monterey; and her stepfather,
Richard Schofield of Carmel. Her father, Dr. Charles Cowan, a
physician, died in 1964. Memorial services will be held Thursday at 4
p.m. at the Church of Religious Science, Monterey, with the Rev. Bill
Little officiating. Private cremation has been held at the Little
Chapel by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of
arrangements. The family suggests that memorial contributions be sent
to the Hospice of the Monterey Peninsula, Living memorial Fund,
Carmel.
1972 Glenn Alan Richards (53)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Dec 21, 2007
February 21, 1954 ~ December 4, 2007 RIFLE, CO - Glenn Alan Richards,
53, formerly of the Monterey Peninsula, died December 4, 2007 after a
short battle with cancer. Glenn was born February 21, 1954 in
Chincoteague, VA. With his father in the Navy, Glenn lived around the
country and the world during his youth including England and Morocco.
His family moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1965. He graduated from
Pacific Grove High School in 1972. Glenn loved playing sports,
especially basketball and football. He was inspired by the Beatles and
taught himself how to play the guitar. He was active in YoungLife and
the Mayflower Church during high school. In 1974, he joined the U.S.
Navy and served three years as a member of the first crew of the USS
Nimitz aircraft carrier. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA and went on
the ship's first Mediterranean cruise. He returned to Monterey, where
he worked for a number of years at Hodges Rent-All and Robles del Rio
Lodge; he also worked as a DJ at KOCN and as a cabinet maker. Glenn
moved to Rifle and worked in the construction industry for 16 years.
He learned to ski in Colorado and liked to explore the amazing
landscape and the Native American culture and history of the area.
Glenn's optimism, quirky humor and generous spirit will always be
remembered. He is survived by his daughter, Alison Tifanny Richards of
Rifle; mother, Joy Melrose Richards of Coupeville, WA; brothers, Stacy
Richards of Monterey, CA and Mitchell Richards of Coupeville; and
sister, Elizabeth Papadopoulos of Athens, Greece. Glenn was preceded
in death by his father, Kenneth Glenn Richards on November 27, 2007.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
1978 Martin George Skelin Jr. (48)
Monterey County Herald (online ed.), CA Dec 13, 2007
Martin George Skelin, Jr. September 9, 1959 ~ December 4, 2007 TUCSON,
AZ - Surrounded by his loving family, God called home His special son,
our beloved Marty, after a long courageous battle. Always larger than
life, a positive, happy man; the kind you loved to laugh with, his
trademark smile on his face, a tease or joke to make you feel good,
just happy to be with him, even in the midst of his suffering. With
his booming voice, living life to the fullest surfing Hawaii or the
coast of California, camping, white water rafting or just a last
minute party with the many friends he so easily made along the way. He
saw the good in everyone and the world around him blossomed with his
amazing green thumb. Marty's own spirituality, sincere in his quest
for truth, found something very special in his Native beliefs,
especially in birds and animals. Born in Tucson and raised in
Monterey, Marty graduated from Pacific Grove High School, attended
Monterey Peninsula College and Pima College in Tucson. A man of many
artistic talents, he was a carpenter by trade until an industrial
chemical poisoning in 1993 caused his health crisis. He is survived by
his beloved wife, Jennifer Stone Skelin; sons, Jon Lotz and Alec
Skelin of Tucson and Joshua Skelin of Monterey; his loving parents,
The Hon. John and Marilyn Anton; brother, Nicholas Anton; sister,
Alissa Anton of Monterey; sister, Dianna (Jim) Lowell of Pebble Beach;
nieces, Sarah Beth and Alexis Anton, Rachelle Farnese, Sophie Lowell
and nephew, Luke Lowell. A Celebration of Life will be announced and
held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund for Alec C.
Skelin has been set up at First National Bank, c/o Raylene Poitz. "AND
IN THE END, THE LOVE YOU TAKE IS EQUAL TO THE LOVE YOU MAKE." (The
Beatles)
Tucson Arizona Star, AZ on 12/10/2007
Martin G. Skelin, Jr. September 9, 1959 - December 4, 2007 Surrounded
by loving family, Marty peacefully passed after a long courageous
battle. Always larger than life, his extraordinary presence is going
to be terribly missed. He loved to tease and make people laugh with
his trademark smile on his face. Born in Tucson, raised in Monterey,
California, he lived life to the fullest whether he was surfing up and
down the coast of California or Hawaii, or camping with his many
friends. A graduate of Pacific Grove High School, Marty attended
Monterey Peninsula College and Pima Community College. A man of many
artistic talents, he was a carpenter by trade until a chemical
poisoning in 1993 caused his health crisis. Preceded in death by
Martin G. Skelin, Sr. and his grandparents Richard and Leila Hart of
Tucson. He leaves behind his loving parents The Hon. John and Marilyn
Anton of Monterey, his brother Nicholas Anton, sisters Alissa Anton
and Dianna Lowell (James), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marty will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Jennifer, sons Jon
Lotz and Alec Skelin of Tucson and son Joshua Skelin of Monterey. The
family is deeply grateful to St. Joseph's Hospital CCU East and the
nursing staff of angels, including Marnie Roberts and Father Al for
their wonderful support. His incredible doctors: Dr. Fredy Toiber, Dr.
Francisco Pacheco, Dr. Gregory Sneep and most recently, his dedicated
surgeon Dr. Mordechi Twena. We thank you all from the bottom of our
hearts. In lieu of flowers a contribution may be made to the Alexander
"Alec" Skelin scholarship savings fund at any Chase Bank. A
Celebration of Marty's life will be held Saturday, December 15, 4:00
p.m. at the family home with a sunset vigil. His loss will be felt by
all of us as well as his beloved dogs, fish and beautiful garden (not
to mention his Meyer lemon trees). "And in the end, the love you take
is equal to the love you make" (The Beatles)
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oops! my bad. Mr. Page was a building inspector not a building
imposter. Typed too fast and proofed too little. Sorry.
imposter. Typed too fast and proofed too little. Sorry.
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