PGHS 1947 chart and obits

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Class of 1947

Year Name Married Name Age YOB DOD Place of Death
1947* Phyllis Jean Abernathy Cardinelli 52 1929 7/2/81 Monterey Co, CA
1947* Ralph John Ashby Jr. 58 1927 7/29/95 San Mateo Co, CA
1947 Peggy Nola Ashton c 76
1947 Vivian Jean "Rosie" Bello 66
1947* Jeanne Marie Brentlinger 66 1929 7/6/95 Unknown (not CA)
1947 Katherine Estelle Carpenter 68
1947 Kenneth "Jack" Castleberry 73
1947 Leonard William Cerney 77
1947 Charles H. Chamberlain 73
1947 Adeline O. Colletto Setzer 45 1922 2/13/68 San Francisco Co, CA
1947* Nancy Ruth De Lude 50 1930 4/17/80 Pacific Grove, Mtry Co, CA
1947 Donald Maurice Enos 65
1947 Wayne Edwards Hauswirth 56
1947* Gladys Herlock Hicks 51 1929 11/25/80 Monterey Co, CA
1947k George Rouse Hinman 73 1929 7/13/02 San Pedro, LA Co, CA
1947* Richard Gustav Isaacson 56 1928 7/13/85 Sunnyvale, S Clara Co,
CA
1947 George Alfred King 62
1947 Shirley Lee "Xirli" Korf 61
1947 John Trueman "Jack" Leslie 67
1947* Jourdine Lyons Kimberlin 63 1929 10/23/92 Butte Co, CA
1947 Mary Louise Matthews 75? 2004
1947* Erma Jean Moore Chapman 63 1929 02/21/93 Monterey Co, cA
1947* Richard Nelson Nidever 62 1929 4/1/92 Tulare Co, CA
1947 Elizabeth "Bette" Reynolds 68
1947* Pauline Winifred Roberts Lingenfelter 72 1929 12/26/01 Bend,
Deschutes Co, OR
1947* Donald S. Showman 64 1929 8/10/93 Spokane, Spokane Co, WA
1947* Raylyn Mae Siddall Julian 65 1929 11/19/94 Santa Clara, S Clara
Co, CA
1947* Robert William Silveira 26 1930 8/14/56 Santa Clara Co, CA
1947* Robert Samuel Smith 43 1930 10/15/73 Los Angeles Co, CA
1947* Edna Lavyne "Boots" Sullivan Vercauteren 49 1929 6/22/79
Campbell, S Clara Co, CA
1947 George Porter Walker 73
1947* Jack Western 68 1928 1/28/97 Sacramento Co, CA

1947 Vivian Jean "Rosie" Bello (66)
Vivian Jean "Rosie" (Bello) Dalton
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Jan. 22, 1996, page 4A
Vivian Jean Dalton, 66, of Pacific Grove, a homemaker, died Friday at
her home. Mrs. Dalton was born Jan. 20, 1929, in Lemoore and had lived
in Pacific Grove for 60 years. She was formerly employed by Holman's
Department Store in Pacific Grove and was known for making handcrafted
jewelry boxes. She leaves her husband, James; a daughter, Cheryl Moreno
of Menlo Park; a brother, Robert Clement of Lemoore; her mother, Rose
Bello of Lemoore; and two grandchildren. No services are planned.
Private cremation will be at the Little Chapel by-the-Sea. The Paul
Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests that any
memorial contributions be sent to the Hospice of the Central Coast,
P.O. Box 1798, Monterey 93942.

1947 Katherine Estelle Carpenter (68)
Katherine Estelle (Carpenter) Poltrone
Monterey County Herald, CA Sept 2, 1998 pB3
Katherine Estelle Poltrone, a longtime Monterey Peninsula resident,
died Saturday at her Monterey residence. She was 68. Born Dec. 2, 1929,
in Carmel, she had lived on the Monterey Peninsula all her life. Mrs.
Poltrone is survived by her husband of 47 years, Joseph; a son, Skot
Poltrone of Monterey; two daughters, Sandra Young of Monterey and Linda
Poltrone of Warner Springs; a sister, Sally Tidd of Santa Maria; three
grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Her son, Joseph Poltrone Jr., died
in 1995. At her request, no services will be held. Inurnment will be in
Monterey City Cemetery. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Knockout II Spring 1999
Katherine Carpenter Poltrone, 68, of Monterey ('47, d Aug 1998) was a
native of Carmel and a lifetime peninsula resident. She is survived by
her husband of 47 years, Joseph, a son Skot of Monterey; two daughters,
Sandra Poltrone Young '81 of Monterey and Linda Poltrone '72 of
Warner Springs, CA and a sister, Sally Tidd of Santa Maria.

1947 (t) Kenneth "Jack" Castleberry (73)
Monterey County Herald, CA Feb. 28, 2002 pB5
Bradley - Kenneth Jack Castleberry, 73, retired, died Feb. 6 at his
home. He was born May 30, 1928, in Greenville, Texas, and lived in
Monterey County for more than 50 years. Mr. Castleberry moved to
California with his parents when he was a child, and attended schools
in Pacific Grove and Monterey. He graduated from the California
Maritime Academy and served in the U.S. Army for four years before his
honorable discharge in 1947. Mr. Castleberry worked for the Seaside
Fire Department for seven years before working as a crew foreman with
Ailing House Pest Control Co. of Monterey. In 1976, he retired and
bought a home on Bryson Hesperia Road near Lake San Antonio. He is
survived by his wife, Florence; two sons, Steve Webb of Illinois and
Michael Jones of Texas; two daughters, Carrie Strickland of California
and Lynette Holcomb of Colorado; a brother, Leonard Castleberry of
Pacific Grove; two sisters, Marion Labota of Aptos and Juanita Lanham
of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; 20 grandchildren; and 10
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, John Jones
and Gary Castleberry; and a brother, William Castleberry. At his
request, no services will be held.

1947 Leonard William Cerney (77)
Monterey County Herald, CA Mar 4, 2006
COTTONWOOD, CA - A celebration of life for Leonard William Cerney, 77,
will be at 6 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006 at the Riverfront Playhouse in
Redding. Mr. Cerney died Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at Shasta Regional
Medical Center in Redding. Born January 19, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska, he
moved to Shasta County in 1970 from San Francisco. He was a bookkeeper
for Lloyd Arnett, CPA in Anderson, a real estate agent in Redding, he
owned a liquor store and a laundry center - both in San Francisco, and
was a volunteer at the Riverfront Playhouse in Redding. He was also
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include
longtime companion, Lloyd Arnett; brothers Thomas of Redding, Frank of
Salinas and Reid of Lodi; and sister, Mary Len Wartenberg of Pacific
Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverfront Playhouse,
1620 E. Cypress Ave., Redding, CA 96002. Condolences may be posted at
www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl
Funeral Chapel in Anderson, CA.
Redding Record-Searchlight, CA Feb 25, 2006
COTTONWOOD -- A celebration of life for Leonard William Cerney, 77, of
Cottonwood will be at 6 p.m. Friday at the Riverfront Playhouse in
Redding. Mr. Cerney died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Shasta Regional
Medical Center in Redding. Born Jan. 19, 1929, in Omaha, Neb., he moved
to Shasta County in 1970 from San Francisco. He was a bookkeeper for
Lloyd Arnett, CPA in Anderson, a real estate agent in Redding, owned a
liquor store and a laundry center, both in San Francisco, and was a
volunteer at the Riverfront Playhouse in Redding. Survivors include
longtime companion Lloyd Arnett; brothers Thomas of Redding, Frank of
Salinas and Reid of Lodi; sister Marilyn Wartenberg of Pacific Grove.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverfront Playhouse, 1620 E.
Cypress Ave., Redding, CA 96002. Condolences can be posted at
www.allenanddahl.com. Arrangements are being handled by Allen & Dahl
Funeral Chapel in Anderson.

1947 Charles H. "Chuck" Chamberlain (73)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, Nov. 8, 2002
Charles H. "Chuck" Chamberlain, 73, U.S. Army retired, died Oct. 19 at
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He was born Jan. 24,
1929, in Colorado and lived on the Monterey Peninsula for 65 years. He
also lived several years in the Sacramento area with his daughter
Christy. He lived in several places around the world while serving in
the U.S. Army. He was a 1947 Pacific Grove High School graduate. He
served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, including a tour in Vietnam,
before retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He earned the
Bronze Star, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star, National Defense Service
medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal. Mr.
Chamberlain worked for Monterey Savings and Loan for 10 years in real
estate development and as a branch manager. He was also a partner with
his brother, Pat, in Chamberlain Transport, and with his daughter in a
retail business. He was a member of the Pacific Grove Heritage Society
and the Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association. He enjoyed golf,
travel and spending time with family and friends. He is remembered for
his charm, laughter and spirit. Mr. Chamberlain is survived by his
wife, Susan Farris Chamberlain of Carmel; a daughter, Christy Jones of
Fair Oaks; his mother Louise Orchard, and stepfather, John Orchard,
both of Auburn; a brother, Ken Chamberlain of Auburn; two stepbrothers,
Jack Orchard of Carmel and Neil Orchard of Rancho Cordova; and a
grandson. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Lorraine
Chamberlain; a son, Jeff Chamberlain; his father, Charles Chamberlain;
and a brother, Pat Chamberlain. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Hacienda Carmel. Monterey Cremation Service will handle
the arrangements. The family suggests that any memorial contributions
be made to the Pacific Grove Heritage Society, 605 Laurel Ave., Pacific
Grove 93950.
Salinas Californian, CA Nov. 5, 2002
Charles "Chuck" H. Chamberlain, 73, of Carmel, died at the Community
Hospital of Monterey. He was born Jan. 24, 1929, in Colorado, and lived
on the Monterey Peninsula for 65 years, in the Sacramento area with his
daughter Christy and around the world while serving in the Army. He was
a 1947 graduate of Pacific Grove High School and worked for Monterey
Savings and Loan for 10 years in real estate development and as a
branch manager. He was a partner with his brother in Chamberlain
Brothers Transport and in a retail business with his daughter. He
retired as a lieutenant colonel in the Army and received a Bronze Star,
Gallantry Cross with a Gold Star, National Defense Service Medal with
Oak Leaf Cluster and an Army Commendation medal. He was preceded in
death by his former wife, Lorraine Chamberlain; son, Jeff Chamberlain;
father, Charles Chamberlain; and brother, Pat Chamberlain. Military:
Served in the Army for 22 years. Memberships: Pacific Grove Heritage
Society and the Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association.
Survivors: Wife, Susan Farris Chamberlain of Carmel; daughter, Christy
Jones of Fair Oaks; mother and stepfather, Louise (John) Orchard of
Auburn; brother, Ken Chamberlain of Auburn; stepbrothers, Jack Orchard
of Carmel and Neil Orchard of Rancho Cordova; and grandson, Charlie D.
Chamberlain of Salem, Ore. Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the
Hacienda Carmel. Cremation: Directed by Monterey Cremation Service.
Memorials: In his honor to the Pacific Grove Heritage Society, 605
Laurel Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
Morgan Hill Times, CA Nov 6, 2002
Charles "Chuck" H. Chamberlain of Carmel died at Community Hospital
in Monterey. He was 73. Chamberlain was born on Jan. 24, 1929, in
Colorado. He lived 65 years on the Monterey Peninsula and also in the
Sacramento area with his daughter Christy and many places around the
world while serving in the US Army for 22 years. He received the Bronze
Star, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star (Vietnam), National Defense
Service and Army Commedation Medal. He worked for Monterey Savings and
Loan for 10 years in real estate development and as a branch manager. A
partner with his brother Pat in Chamberlain Brothers Transport and with
his daughter Christy in a retail business. He was and active member of
the Pacific Grove Heritage Society and the Pacific High School Alumni
Association. He enjoyed traveling with friends and family and will be
remembered for his great charm, laugh, and spirit. Chamberlain is
survived by his wife, Susan Farris Chamberlain, of Carmel formerly of
Morgan Hill; daughter Christy Jones of Fair Oaks; grandson Charlie D.
Chamberlain of Salem, Oregon; mother Louise Orchard and stepfather John
Orchard of Auburn; brother Ken Chamberlain of Auburn; and stepbrothers
Jack Orchard, of Carmel and Neil Orchard of Rancho Cordova. He was
preceded in death by his former wife Lorraine Chamberlain, father
Charles Chamberlain, son Jeff Chamberlain and brother Pat Chamberlain.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Hacienda Carmel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Monterey Cremation Service. The
family asks that any donations be made to Pacific Grove Heritage
Society, 605 Laurel Ave., Pacific Grove, CA
Knockout II April 2003
Charles H. "Chuck" Chamberlain, 73 ('4 of Carmel, CA , U.S. Army
retired, died Oct 19, 2002, at CHOMP. He was born Jan 24, 1929 in
Colorado and lived on the Peninsula 65 years. He served 22 years in the
Army including Vietnam, and retired a Lt. Col. He earned the Bronze
Star, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star, National Defense Medal with Oak
Leaf Cluster and the Army Commendation Medal. He was an avid golfer and
played with his friends weekly. He will be remembered for his charm,
laughter and spirit. He is survived by his wife, Susan of Carmel, a
daughter Christy Jones of Fair Oaks; his mother, Louise Orchard and
step-father John Orchard '31 of Auburn; a brother Ken '62 of
Auburn; two stepbrothers Jack Orchard '54 and Neil Orchard '57. He
was preceded in death by his former wife Lorraine McAnaney Chamberlain
'46 and a brother Pat Chamberlain '57.

1947 Donald Maurice Enos (65)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Nov. 1994
Donald M. Enos, 65, of Soquel, a native and former resident of
Monterey, died of heart falure yesterday at Dominican Hospital in Santa
Cruz. Born March 19, 1929, he attended Pacific Grove schools and
graduated from Hartnell College and San Jose State University with a
degree in business administration. He was a member of Alpha Tau Omega
fraternity at San Jose State. Mr. Enos was with Owens Illinois Glass
Co. for 35 years, retiring in 1985 as director of purchasing and
traffic. After his retirement, he became a real estate agent for ERA
Real Estate Center in Santa Cruz and had lived in Soquel for the past
eight years. He was a member of the Certified Traffic Society, Santa
Cruz Elks Lodge No. 824, the California State Board of Realtors and the
Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association. Mr. Enos is survived by
his wife, Lillian; a son, Don of Capitola; two daughters, Karen
Enos-Moyers of Scotts Valley and Terri Kidd of Benicia; a brother,
Raymond of Van Nuys, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the
Paul Mortuary from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be
held at the mortuary's chapel at 11 a.m. Saturday. Emtombment will
follow at San Carlos Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests that any
memorial contributions be sent to the Pacific Grove High School Alumni
Association, 743 Marino Pines, Pacific Grove 93950; or Santa Cruz Elks
Lodge No. 824, 150 Jewel St., Santa Cruz 95062.

1947 Wayne Edwards Hauswirth (56)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug 12, 1985
Wayne Hauswirth, 56, a former Pacific Grove resident, died Monday at
Kaiser Permanent Hospital in Garden Grove after a short illness. Born
June 13, 1929, Mr. Hauswirth lived in Pacific Grove from 1941 to 1950.
He served in the navy from 1947 to 1950, and again from 1952 to 1954.
After his second military discharge, he moved to Southern Californian,
finally settling in Garden Grove. Survivors include his wife, Audrey;
two brothers, Robert and John of Pacific Grove; and two sisters,
Elizabeth Scranton of Hughson and Donna Nair of Pacific Grove. The
Neptune Society will arrange cremation, and the ashes will be scattered
at sea.

1947 George Rouse Hinman (73)
Knockout II Nov 2002
George Rouse Hinman, 73, died in Alhambra, CA in July. He was President
of Colby Poster Printing and had been a printer in the family business
for 52 years. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Hinman, daughter
Kristi Ervin of West Covina; 3 sons, Lee of San Pedro, Glenn of
Whittier and Larry of San Pedro and his sister, Sue Hinman Hall '50
of Pacific Grove.

1947 George Alfred King (62)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Nov. 15, 1988
George A. King of Monterey died Tuesday at Community Hospital at the
Monterey Peninsula after a lengthy illness. He was 62. Born Sept. 27,
1926, in Los Angeles, Mr. King served as a corporal in the Army Air
Corps during World War II. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal,
Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was a
switchman for Pacific Telesis for 35 years. He was also a member of the
Sam Champion Council of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and of Local
9426 of the Communication Workers of America. Mr. King is survived by
his wife, Mary Ann King; a daughter, Stephanie Ann King of Eureka; a
brother, Arthur King of Monterey; his mother, Harriet King of Pacific
Grove; three nephews and one niece. At his request, no services will be
held. Mission Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family
suggests that any memorial be sent to the Hospice of the Monterey
Peninsula, the American Cancer Society, or to the donor's favorite
charity.

1947 Shirley Lee "Xirli" Korf (61)
Shirley Lee "Xirli" (Korf) Gannon
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA Aug 29, 1990
Shirley Lee Gannon, 61, a Pacific Grove artst, died Wednesday of heart
failure at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Mrs. Gannon,
who was known as Xirli, was born on Nov. 14, 1928, in Gorin, Mo. She
lived on the Peninsula most of her lfe, graduating from Pacific Grove
High School in 1947. An artist, mother and homemaker, she was a member
of the California First Theater, Monterey Firemen's Wives Auxiliary
and the Pacific Grove Art Association. As an artist, Mrs. Gannon
painted with colored sand, using it as her primary medium. Her work was
exhibited in galleries around the Peninsula, as well as in Paris and
other cities throughout the world. She won numerous awards for her
work, including some first prizes at the Monterey County Fair. One of
her best-known pieces, "Madonna and Child," was featured all over
the world. Mrs. Gannon also created the mosaic lettering for Safeway at
the store's Munras Street location. She is survived by her father,
Herman Korf of Ojai; a daughter, Pennie Hernandez of Pacific Grove; a
son, James Cavin of Vallejo; a sister, Katie O'Neil of Bakersfield;
and two granddaughters. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m.
Saturday at Otter Point in Pacific Grove. The Paul Mortuary is in
charge of arrangements. The family suggests that any memorial
contributions be sent to Alzheimer's S.H.A.R.E. Program, 1295 LaSalle
Ave., Seaside.

1947 John Trueman "Jack" Leslie (67)
Monterey Peninsula Herald, CA April 1, 1997
John Trueman Leslie, 67, of Reno, Nev., a former Monterey Peninsula
resident, died of lung cancer Tuesday at his home. Born April 26, 1929,
in Monterey, He lived in Pacific Grove for 45 years before moving to
Reno in 1974. Mr. Leslie, who was known as Jack, was a 1947 graduate of
Pacific Grove High School. A Navy veteran, he was a retired driver for
Standard Oil Co. in Monterey. He is survived by his wife of 43 years,
Julia; three daughters, Pamela Dickson, Sheila Leslie and Deborah
Brock, all of Reno; a sister, Mary Jane Bailey of Santa Maria; and six
granddaughters. No services are planned. Reno Memorial Mortuary in Reno
was in charge of arrangements. The family suggests that any memorial
contributions be sent to the Hospice of Northern Nevada, c/o Saint
Mary's Foundation, 1155 W. Fourth St., Suite 122, Reno, Nev. 89503
Knockout II April 1997
John T. "Jack" Leslie, 67, ('47) of Reno, NV, a former Monterey
Peninsula resident, died of lung cancer at home in April 1997. A native
of Monterey, he lived in PG for 45 years before moving to Reno in 1974.
John was a board of director of our association from 1968-971 and vice
president under the late "Gertie" Ernest '22 from 1971-1973. He
was also a Navy veteran and a retired driver for Standard Oil Company
of Monterey. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Julia, three
daughters, Pamela Leslie Dickson '72, Sheila Leslie '73, Debra
Leslie Brock '74; a sister, Mary Jane Leslie Bailey '42; and many
granddaughters.

1947 Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Matthews
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" (Matthews) Nichols
Monterey County Herald, CA Dec 17, 2004
Mary Lou Nichols, passed away Dec. 14 following a lengthy illness.
Caring mother of Jeff, Wendy, Steve, Ronnie Larry and Missy. Hardship
need in family. Any memorial contributions may be made to Jeff Nichols
C/O First National bank acct. 41107640, 495 Washington St
Knockout II March 2005
DECEMBER 2004 Mary Lou Matthews Nichols 1947 Monterey CA - Mary Lou
Matthews Nichols passed away after a lengthy illness on December 14,
2004 in Monterey CA. She is predeceased by her father Roger Matthews,
PHGS Faculty 1941-1953, her mother Norma Matthews, and two sisters
Marcia Matthews Smith '49 and Beverly Matthews Koontz '53.

1947 Peggy Nola Ashton (76)
Peggy Nola (Ashton) Relac
King City Rustler, CA Dec 14, 2005
Peggy Relac, 76, of Yuba City, and a long time resident of King City,
died Dec. 7. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Roy
Relac. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Broadbent of Yuba City, and
a son, Michael Relac of Limington, Maine. Peggy was born in Phoenix,
Ariz. In 1950 she and Roy were married in Monterey. Peggy and Roy soon
moved to the Mee Ranch. They moved to King City several years later
where they made their home and raised their family. She worked at the
King City Police Department for 17 years before retiring in 1995. In
2000 Peggy decided to move closer to family, and bought a home in Yuba
City near her daughter. She was happiest, caring for her two dogs and
two cats and managing her beautiful home.

1947 Elizabeth "Bette" Reynolds (68)
Elizabeth "Bette" (Reynolds) Hefling
Monterey County Herald, CA Nov. 22, 1998
Bette Hefling, a 43-year Pebble Beach resident, died Sunday at her
home. She was 68. Born Feb. 5, 1930, in Salinas, she had lived in
Pacific Grove before moving to Pebble Beach. She graduated from Pacific
Grove High School and attended Hartnell College and Monterey Peninsula
College. Mrs. Hefling, a homemaker, formerly worked in the accounting
department of Silas B. Hays Army Hospital on Fort Ord. She was a member
of the Funchasers R.V. Club in Monterey and a former member and past
president of the Lone Cypres R.V. Club.Mrs. Hefling is survived by her
husband, Tom; and two sons, Jeff Hefling of Seaside and Mark Hefling of
Sacramento. At her request, no services will be held. Her ashses will
be scattered at sea at a later date. The Paul Mortuary is in charge of
cremation arrangements. The family suggests that any memorial
contributions be sent to the donor's charity of choice.
Knockout II Spring 1999
Bette Reynolds Hefling, 68, a 43-year resident of Pebble Beach, passed
away at her home in November 1998. A native of Salinas, she lived in PG
before moving to Pebble Beach. An RV enthusiast she also worked at the
Silas B. Hays Hospital at Fort Ord. She is survived by her husband,
Tom; two sons, Jeff Hefling '85 of Seaside and Mark Hefling '85 of
Sacramento. Her ashes will be scatted at sea.

1947 George Porter Walker (73)
Monterey County Herald, CA July 9, 2002, Page B5
George Porter Walker, 73, a retired furniture industry worker, died
July 1 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, S.C., of
complications from heart surgery. He was born April 23, 1929, in
Pacific Grove and graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1947. Mr.
Walker served as master counselor of the Monterey Chapter of the Order
of the Demolay in 1946.He had been a member of the Pacific Grove
Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Pacific Grove High
School Alumni Association. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Jeanie
of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three daughters, Diane Walker Anest of San
Antonio, Texas, Debra Peterson of Hercules and Carolyn Samuels of North
Myrtle Beach; two sisters, Wynette Cowen of Pacific Grove and Roberta
Bodine of Brentwood; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Elbert and Carol Walker. A memorial service was held
July 3 at the family home in North Myrtle Beach. Local memorial
services will be held at a later date.
Monterey County Herald, CA October 24, 2002, Page B5
George Porter Walker, 73, a retired furniture industry worker, died
July 1 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C., of
complications from heart surgery. He was born April 23, 1929, in
Pacific Grove, and was a 1947 Pacific Grove High School graduate.
Memorial celebration will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at his
sister Wynette Cowen's home, 507 Beaumont Drive, Pacific Grove.Flu shot
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