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LAME 05-04-2008 13 B13 LA 1K TSet: 05-03-2008 21:19 CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2008 B13 Passings DeVan Shumway Tour open houses before the tour. the break-in that detailed continuing ties between the burglary suspects and the committee, Shumway called the charges "outrageously false and preposterous." They were later established as true. Born in Blanding, Utah, in 1930, Shumway attended the University of Utah and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a longtime West Coast bureau chief for what became United Press International and a White House assistant director of communications before joining the reelection committee in 1972. He left the committee in 1973.

From Times Wire Reports were denying charges without actually doing so. He was the main public contact for President Nixon's reelection committee while reporters tracked down who ordered the 1972 burglary of the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington. The cover-up led to Richard Nixon's resignation in 1974. When the Washington Post reported that the FBI had linked the burglary to political spying and sabotage by Nixon's reelection campaign, Shumway called the story in 1972 "not only fiction but a collection of absurdities." Reacting to a New York Times story months after I Nixon defender, panel spokesman DeVan Shumway, 77, the spokesman for the Committee to Re-Elect the President who staunchly defended the Nixon administration throughout the Watergate scandal, died April 23 of lung disease at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He was a resident of Fairfax County, Va.

Shumway employed what became known as "nondenial denials," in which administration officials sounded as if they Find out more at openhouses.com os Angeles (Times OBITUARIESFUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS CREW, Herbert A. Herbert A. Crew a resident of Pacific Palisades for 55 years, died peacefully April 23rd at St John's Hospital in Santa Monica after a struggle with cancer. He was 84. He was born to Herbert and Hallie Crew in Los Angeles in 1923.

His family traces their ancestry in California to the Gold Rush era. During the Depression, with his father often away, Herb worked many jobs while going to school in order to help support his mother and sister, including newspaper delivery, playground director, aircraft construction, and repo man. With the coming of World War II, he joined the Navy and served on the battleship USS Maryland in the Pacific from Tarawa to Leyte Gulf and Okinawa, surviving torpedo and kamikaze attacks while directing fire for the largest batteries. After the war, he graduated from USC and later worked on an MBA. He then went to work for Citizens' Bank, first in the Loan and then in the Trust Department.

He later became an independent investment manager and did philanthropic work. In 1946 Herb married Mildred Miles with whom he had four boys. After her death in 1964, he married Gail Beckwith who brought her own son to their marriage in 1967. Together they then completed the task of raising five not always cooperative sons. In addition, he was active for many years with the Palisades-Malibu YMCA, Pacific Palisades Baseball Association and the Methodist Church.

Once the boys were finally out the door, Herb and Gail enjoyed their lives together in the Palisades, along with occasional trips and cruises, until Gail passed away one year ago. Herb continued his active life around the Palisades until very recently, always a recognizable figure on the street with his jaunty bow tie. Herb is survived by his younger sister and fellow Palisadian, Catherine Tanner; his sons and their wives, Herb and Linda Crew of Corvallis, Oregon, Dick and Deanna (Hubbard) Crew of Scottsdale, Arizona, Don Crew and Laura Nichols of Victoria, British Columbia, John Crew and Sheila Gadsden of San Francisco, and Steve Beckwith and Ellen Breisachaer of Santa Rosa; 11 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A celebration of Herb's life will be held at Aldersgate Retreat Center, 925 Haverford Ave, Pacific Palisades, on Friday, May 9th at 12:30 p.m. Since philanthropy was always an important part of Herb's life, his family suggests that a fitting way to honor him would be through special gifts to charitable causes of the donor's choice, or to one of Herb's favorites such as The Norris Cancer Center at USC, St.

John's Health Center Foun-dation, or the Palisades YMCA. DAVIS, Kenneth John was born on June 20, 1950 in Omaha, NE to Kenneth John Davis, Sr. and Lillian (Spears) Davis. He was a top-notch salesman whose winning smile, charm, and tenacity made him a success. Ken came by these traits naturally; his late father was the founder of Ken Davis Products, headquartered in St.

Louis Park, MN. Ken loved stylish clothes, good food, and soulful jazz music, among many other things. He passed away April 22, 2008 and is survived by his wife, Carol, his son, Reuben, brother, Kevin, stepmother, Barbara, niece, Megan, nephew, Jahi, as well as many close friends and colleagues. DISALVO, Lillian Born July 4, 1921, she passed away on April 21, 2008 at her home in Arcadia at the age of 86. Lillian was a loving mother, nana, great-grandma, aunt and cousin.

She is survived by her three sons, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Monday at St. Luke's Catholic Church followed by a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery. Pierce Brothers Simone DuBois Funeral Directors (626) 287-0595 DOLL, Frank Michael (55), Thousand Oaks, Director of Photography, died April 26, 2008. Services on May 10, 2008 at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, Camarillo, (805) 482-1959.

We love you! EINSTEIN, Miriam Hillside Mortuary 800-576-1994 FRASER, Libby D. Aug. 12, 1929 Apr. 29, 2008 Libby Fraser of Hacienda Heights, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2008, complications from Parkinson's disease. Born in St.

Paul, Minnesota, Libby joined Western Airlines and relocated to California where she met and married Robert Fraser on June 28, 1958. She had a love for life and lived it fully. She will be missed by her friends and family. She is survived by her husband Robert, daughters Nancy and Susan, son Robby and grandchildren Alexis, Nick, Samantha, Ricky and Cleo, daughter-in-law Myla and son-in-law Richard. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at St.

John Vianney Church, 1345 Turnbull Canyon Hacienda Heights, CA 91745 at 10:00 a.m. "Polly" Passed on peacefully to her eternal reward on April 29, 2008 at her home. Polly was born September 1922 in Corona, CA. She will be remembered for her deep love for her family, friends and community, her boundless generosity, an angelic voice and cultivation of her beautiful roses. She is survived be her husband of 66 years, Cosme, her daughter, Esther Rodriguez (Jim) her son, Jim (Belinda) and her granddaughter, Elisha Echevarria.

Viewing will be held on Monday, May 5th from 3 p.m.- 7 p.m., followed by the Rosary at 7 p.m. at Calvary Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Lucy's Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 6th at 9 a.m. Followed by the burial at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family for the St. Lucy's Catholic Church Choir. CALVARY MORTUARY A subsidiary of Stewart Enterprises, Inc Las Angeles FD 1681 GREENBURG, Ruth E. Lived a wonderful life and was loved dearly. Born in 1918, in Bogota, New Jersey, she was raised with her sister, Bea and brother, Robert, by her father, Robert, a commercial printer, and mother, Francis.

She came of age in the Depression Era and worked for the British Government during World War II, later telling many stories about her time there. She married husband, Phil, and together they moved in 1953 from the North East to the Los Angeles area of California, eventually settling in Glendora, to raise sons Richard and Scott, now ages 55 and 53. In 1968 her husband Phil died in a TWA plane crash. She is survived by her sons, and six grandchildren: Ashley and Brooke, daughters of Richard and his wife Debrajoy, and Scotty, Will, Ian and Mackenzie, sons and daughter of son Scott and his wife Shannon. As her sons prepared to leave the nest, Ruth took in her husband's three granddaughters, Penny, Georgia and Wendy Fountain, raising them as her own and fulfilling her long time wish for daughters.

She loved her time as a Girl Scout leader and Sunday School teacher, and indulged her love of books as proprietor of her book stores, first House of Books and later The Book Cellar, in Glendora, Covina, Claremont and Azusa, California. She has lived in Glendora since 1955, lovingly cared for in her later years by Wendy Fountain. She was particularly fond of her niece, Walli Skrocki and Walli's son, Dan, loved her cats and dogs (even the psychotic ones), gardening and her pool. Her generosity and wry smile were her greatest assets, and what all will remember most. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Forest Lawn Mortuary.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Church of Our Heritage, Forest Lawn Memorial Parks Mortuaries Covina Hills, Covina, California. HERRERA, Danny F. (70), of Rowland Heights, CA, loving father of Leslie, Tay and Kelli, passed away on April 25, 2008. Viewing is on May 6th, 5:00 p.m., Funeral on May 7th, 11:00 a.m., both at Rose Hills Memorial Chapel Whittier, (562) 699-0921. ft TANNENBAUNI, Harriet Survived by daughter, Terry; son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Sarah; granddaughters, Jennifer, Stella, and Sam; many friends and many surrogate children.

Memorial Service Saturday, May 10th, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to UCLA Foundation, Office for Students With Disabilities. TOLONEN, Polly Mae Born May 13, 1974, in Ann Arbor, Ml, to Clare and Mary Beth Tolonen, taken suddenly from her loving family and friends May 1,2008, in L.A. Upon graduation from Grand Valley State, Allendale, Ml, in 1997, Polly moved to L.A. to pursue her dreams.

She was a shining light to all who knew her, always with a smile and kind words to share. Polly was a singularly caring and loving person and that care and love was returned many times over. She leaves her parents, brother Larry Tolonen of Grand Rapids, Ml, sister Heidi Bonetti of Dallas, TX, brother Chris Tolonen of Seattle, WA, three nephews and a niece whom she dearly loved, and scores of friends she touched along her journey. Polly, we miss you and will always remember your grace. Memorial service to be held at The Galley, 2442 Main Santa Monica, Monday, May 5, from 6-8 p.m., followed by funeral services in Michigan later this week.

Please sign guestbook at www.legacy.com VIOLA, Glenna Of Studio City, wife of deceased Jazz guitarist Al Viola passed away after complications from surgery, April 30, 2008. She is survived by sons Dan and Jeff and granddaughter Natalie and extended family Robin. Glenna was born in 1927 in Oklahoma and years later met her forever love Al in Sacramento during his brief station in the Army during WWII. In addition to being a home-maker she partnered with Al in support of his career. Glenna has been very active in the community, volunteering at the Encino Hospital for over 15 years.

Services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2008, at 3 p.m., at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in the Faith Chapel, 6300 Forest Lawn Los Angeles, CA 90068. WAHEED, Mohammed The Great Debater. Mohammed Waheed, aka Barrington Waugh, passed away on March 26, 2008 and was buried at Inglewood Park March 31, 2008. He met and married Webberly while attending college and had two children, Yvette and Booker. Mohammed was very outspoken and loved to explore new ventures.

He leaves behind his wife, two children, three grandchildren, a sister, and a host of relatives and friends. In Memoriam ROXANNEPAUL 9-13-78 to 5-4-07 Your family friends miss you so much. We will always love you. Forever in our hearts Mom, Cathy, Lisa Your beautiful sons, Joshua Brandon BRYONK. MILLER 2201957 512003 May you always play in God's band.

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Bob was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 4, 1925. On his 17th birthday Bob enlisted in the United States Navy. During his military training in the South the naive Midwesterner encountered the cruel realities of the Jim Crow South. His war experience and witnessing of indignities imposed on fellow African American soldiers enraged him the rest of this life. After the War Bob resumed his education at the University of Minnesota and became a journalist.

His career first took him to New York where he worked for the Associated Press. In 1953 he went to Washington, D.C. to work for the Washington Post. In 1957 he became Washington correspondent for the Buffalo Evening News. He covered Congress, Supreme Court, the White House and presidential campaigns.

On November 22, 1963 while meeting with Senator Hubert Humphrey he learned of President John Kennedy's assassination and left immediately to find Senator Edward Kennedy who was presiding over the Senate that day. Bob later joined Senator Humphrey's staff as press secretary. On August 6, 1965 the former Lt. Jensen then saw the Voting Rights Act of 1965 signed into law. It was the proudest moment of his life seeing legislation enacted to protect the voting rights of former fellow soldiers and their descendants.

In 1971 he went to the Los Angeles Times where he oversaw the Letters to the Editor page until his retirement in 1987. In his later years he enjoyed the company of his family, various canines and many Sunday dinners at his daughter's home. He is survived by his former wife Catherine "Timmie" Jensen of Washington, D.C. and Cobb Island, MD; daughter Maria Burrington, son-in-law David Burrington and granddaughters Rachel and Ingrid, all of Hillsborough, CA. His son Charles predeceased him in 2003.

His family wishes to thank the staff at the Atria Bur-lingame for their kindness in his last days. Bob insisted that his remains be donated to the Willed Body Program of the University of San Francisco Medical School. Services will be private. JOHNSON, Charles B. Armstrong Family, Directors JONES, Mary Lou Armstrong Family, Directors KAHN, Joe Home of Peace Mortuary (800) 300-0223 KIRSCH, William Mount Sinai Memorial Parks, Simi Valley.

Mount Sinai Mortuaries. (866) 813-8100. KRAUSE, Betty Born July 10, 1913, Betty Price Krause, wife of Max and mother of three, passed away in the Motion Picture Home, Woodland Hills, CA on April 18, 2008. Betty is survived by her sister, Margaret Herten, daughter, Carol Norton, son-in-law, Gary, and daughter-in-law, Stuie Krause. Both sons, David and Bradley, preceded her in death.

Betty leaves three grandchildren: Matthew Norton, Kelly Renquist, Melinda Lambert and their children, Shastre Norton, Max and Ian Renquist, Skyler, Riley and Abbygail Lambert. Betty graduated from USC and was an active Kappa Delta and later became a PEO. She served as KD Provence President during the 70s and was honored for her 50-year membership in 2007. A private memorial was held in Arizona at her daughter's home. Donations may be made to Braille Institute for the Blind.

LEVINE, Albert Home of Peace Mortuary (800) 300-0223 MARTINEZ, Dora A long time resident of Montebello was born December 24, 1934 in Los Angeles and passed away April 30, 2008 in Downey. Dora is survived by her husband Edmundo, daughter Gina Madrid of Pico Rivera, sons Larry of Fontana and Eddie of Bel Air, six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, and sister Emma Martinez of El Monte. Funeral Rosary will be Monday at 8:00 p.m. and Mass will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m., both at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Catholic Church in Montebello with interment following at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello. Funeral services under the direction of Risher Montebello Mortuary (323) 728-1261, www.rishe rmortua ry.com To place an Obituary Notice Call Ms.

Ryan or Ms. Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241 or Ext. 77242 0oe Angeled Sftmcfi McEWEN, Sylvia Ann March 6, 1947-April 15, 2008 Born Sylvia Ann Gutierrez on March 6, 1947 in Whittier, California, died after a long battle with cancer at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach on April 15, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia's immediate family includes: her husband David, three sons, Stephen, Mark and Gregory, her daughter-in-law Catherine, her three grandchildren, Patrick, Sean and Margaret Mary, her father and mother, Ernest and Faye Gutierrez, her sister Patricia, brother-in-law Robert Adams, nieces Jamie and Laura, her mother-in-law, Ruth McEwen, her brother-in-law, Bruce McEwen, his wife J'Ann and nephews Michael and Keith, and her aunts, uncles and cousins. Sylvia earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from UCLA in 1969 and a Masters Degree in Speech Therapy from Whittier College in 1984.

At UCLA, Sylvia was an active member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. Sylvia resided with her husband and children in Whittier until they moved to Irvine in 1979 where they lived for over 25 years. During this time she was an active volunteer in numerous organizations involving her children's schools, charities and church. Sylvia and her husband moved to Newport Beach in 2004 where she enjoyed quiet walks on the beach and entertaining her family and friends. Sylvia devoted herself to her family and friends and was most happy when surrounded by all.

She was especially fond of spending time with her grandchildren. Her guidance, counsel and love will be missed by all. Sylvia is interred at Pacific View Memorial Park. In lieu of sending flowers, the family asks those who would like to contribute in Sylvia's memory to donate to one of the following organizations: Hoag Hospital Foundation Fund: lung cancer, or the American Heart Association. Died May 2nd, 2008 in Los Angeles from complications due to a kidney transplant.

She was 72 years old. Ms. McKinsey was an actor best known for roles in daytime television. She created the character Iris Carrington on NBC's Another World, and played the part from 1970- 1979. She also created the role of Alexandra Spaulding on CBS's Guiding Light, and performed it from 1984-1992.

In 1980, NBC developed the program Texas to capitalize on the popularity of her character, Iris Carrington; and Ms. McKinsey was the first and only performer in the history of daytime drama to receive star billing. In 1998, the editors of Soap Opera Magazine voted her the best actor in the history of daytime television. TV Guide's, Michael Logan, wrote of her in 1992, "For my money, Beverlee McKinsey is the greatest actress ever to grace daytime drama." Ms. McKinsey performed the lead role of Corie on Broadway in the original production of Neil Simon's, Barefoot in the Park, where she was directed by Mike Nichols, and co-starred with Robert Redford.

She also originated the role of Honey in the London production of Edward Albee's, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? She guest starred on multiple prime time television series, including The FBI, Hawaii Five-0, The Mod Squad, Mannix and The Defenders. She appeared in films for Clint Eastwood (Bronco Billy), Sidney Pollack (They Shoot Horses, Don't and Mark Rydell (The Reevers). Ms. McKinsey was nominated four times in the lead actress category for a National Daytime Emmy Award. She is survived by her son, Scott, (who directed her on Guiding Light), and her grandson, Marley.

No memorial service is planned. MEYER, Melissa L. Dr. Melissa L. Meyer, of Los Angeles, CA, age 53, died on April 9, 2008.

She was wife of Dr. Russell Thornton and loving mother of Tanis Meyer-Thornton and Zane Meyer-Thornton, all of Los Angeles; daughter of Helen L. Meyer and the late Albert F. Meyer and sister of Diana Meyer-Margeson, all of Ohio. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati and the University of Minnesota, she was currently a Professor of History at the University of California at Los Angeles and a specialist in the field of Native American History.

Memorial contributions may be made online to the Cincinnati Nature Center at www. cincynature.org where she seemed the most at peace. MILLER, Mary (88) Died May 1, 2008. Loving wife of Jonas; daughter, Helaine; son, Stephen (Pauline); and grandson, Craig. She was everything to us.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make donations to a charity of your choice. Services are private. Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994. For Obituary Notices Call Ms. Ryan or Ms.

Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241 or Ext. 77242 CoeAnaclce Sftmee MORRIS, Richard G. www.guerragutierrez.com www.guerragutierrez.com PERRY, Thomas Leon July 18, 1923 -April 22, 2008 Born in Holly-wood, Tom graduated in 1941 from Beverly Hills High School and served as a flight engineer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He met his wife, Peggy Pryor Perry, at USC, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Married in 1951, Tom and Peggy lived in La Canada Flintridge, California, from 1953 to 2007.

Tom is survived by Peggy, now of University Village in Thousand Oaks, California; children, David, Bruce, Diane (Mark) Monreal, and Steven (Ajano); grandchildren, Megan, Scott, Lisa, Linda, Emily, Jacob and Charlotte; his brothers, Harry and John (Sheri), sister-in-law, Sally (Bob) McClure, and their families. Services will be held Monday, May 5th at 2:00 p.m. at the La Canada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. Memorial gifts may be contributed to Habitat for Humanity, Mississippi, in care of the La Canada Presbyterian Church, or to a charity of your choice. REDDING, Marilyn Marilyn, a 55-year resident of Torrance and parishioner of Nativity Catholic Church, passed away on April 16, 2008.

She was born in 1924 in Rock Island, Illinois, the second of six children. Following the death of her father in 1936, she moved with her mother and siblings to Los Angeles. After graduating from Dorsey High School, she worked as a secretary to the screenwriters at MGM Studios. She met and married Jack Redding to whom she was married for 59 years until his death in 2006. They had five children and five grandchildren.

The family matriarch, she was always there for those who needed her, raising her family, helping with the grandchildren and being a constant caregiver to her daughter Terry during Terry's 32-year illness. Her quiet, capable strength provided her family with love and security. She will be remembered for her gentle, easy manner that made everyone feel welcomed and at ease. Her open-mindedness and non-judgmental nature were remarkable. "Live and let live" could have been her motto.

She and Jack enjoyed going on ocean cruises, singing at piano bars, golfing, playing bridge with friends, bowling, and even roller skating for a brief time while in their fifties. She was an avid reader, crossword puzzler, seamstress, and knitter, and also played the ukelele and piano. She is preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, her husband Jack, and her daughter Terry. She is survived by her children John, Michael, Kathy (Tim), and Trish (Alan); and by her grandchildren Ron, Corey, Jeff, Archer, and Kyra. Marilyn once commented that no one should be sad at her passing because her life was full and that she was happy and content with all that she had accomplished and experienced.

She lived her life well! Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Hospice at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 230, Torrance, CA 90505 or www.trinitycarehospice.org. Loving mother, sister, tia, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away on April 27, 2008 after a brave three year battle with cancer. She was 73 years young, born on Dec. 3, 1934, in Los Angeles, CA.

She was a member of the San Gabriel Arcangel Mission Church. Teri, or "Guera" as she was known to family, will be greatly missed and leaves behind her children Maria Elena Rivera, Charles and wife GiGi Rivera, Rick and wife Mariann Rivera, Albert Rivera, Rose and husband Richard Sandoval, Mary Lou Chico and Terry Flores, as well as 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and her comadre "Shorty" and goddaughter Becky. The interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in East L.A. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that a donation be made to City of Hope, Duarte CA, in her name, at www. cityofhope.orgdonate.

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There he took part in developing WWII bombers, cargo, and transport planes. For eight years he worked at the Rand Corporation in Santa Monica, where as head of the aircraft division he made recommendations to the Air Force on aerial refueling and low-altitude and supersonic aircraft. In 1956 he was employed by Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, where as assistant director of development planning he was involved in Lockheed's entry into the fields of space operations, rocket engines, nuclear products, and vertical take off and landing aircraft. In 1961 he served as chief scientific advisor to the Pacific Missile Range, the top civilian job at Point Mugu. He returned to Lockheed in 1962.

As director of development planning, he advised senior management on long-range trends, growth patterns, and forecasts. He retired in 1980. Dr. Schairer was an associate fellow in the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, a member of Sigma XI, an honorary scientific society, and Sigma Tau, an honorary engineering fraternity. He was dearly loved by his wife of 60 years, Mary Treanor Schairer, and by their children Elizabeth, Catherine, Edward, William, Robert, and Laura, and grandchildren Suzanna, Jaccen, William, John, Rosemary, Thomas, Emilie, Robert, Sung Joo, Brian, Mary, and Amy.

He also leaves daughters-in-law Cary Wyant-Schairer, Wendy Maruyama, Kyeong Eui Schairer, and Kathleen Cray, and son-in-law Philip Foster. We are blessed with the memory of his kindness and generosity, his honesty and acceptance of differences and his own great modesty. Most of all we are grateful for the love and care he gave us all. SEIDL, Henry William Passed away on April 4. He was born in December 1924 to his loving parents Sarah and Henry William Seidl Sr.

A decorated Korean War bombardier, a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, an esteemed advertising executive with the outdoor firm Foster and Kleiser, a humorist, artist and loving husband to Amy, loving father to daughters Julie and Kim, he will be dearly missed by all those who loved him and were touched by his compassion and wit. SEWARD, William Eugene Armstrong Family, Directors SHADJamara Passed away on May 1, 2008. Loving mother of Robert Apatow, Judd (Leslie Mann) Apatow and Mia (Michael Hurst) Apatow. Cherished daughter of Molly Shad and the late Robert Shad. Devoted grandmother of Olivia, Quincy, Iris, Maude, Sarah and Sophia.

Dear sister of Samantha (Dennis) Swarthout. Beloved partner of Don Hyde. She was vibrant, strong, funny and tenacious. She had rich life; she loved her family, tennis and running the family business, Mainstream Records. She will be missed dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Center, Development Office, 2700 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 or The UCLA Jonsson Cancer Foundation, Factor Building room 8-684, Box 951781 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1781. Services to be held today at 9:00 a.m. at Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries-Hollywood Hills, 800-600-0076. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 10:30 a.m., May 5, 2008 at San Fernando Mission Rey.

Crawford Mortuary, directors SIRKEGIAN, Annette Sept. 11, 1938 April 27, 2008. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and she will always be remembered for her kindness, laughter, and devotion to her family. She is survived and greatly missed by her husband, daughters, grandchildren, friends and family. A celebration of Annette's life will be held at the family home on May 17th.

STRICKLER, Edward "Strick" Born Elyria, Ohio and moved to L.A. in 1946. Married Mim in 1951 and moved to Huntington Harbour in 1969 where he enjoyed the Good Life until his passing April 21 at the enviable age of 93! Was owner of Lakewood Housing Corp, Strickler Realty and Around the Globe Travel. Survivors: Mim, children Scott, Sandy, Steve; grandchildren Niki, Ryan, Sarah. Donations may be made in his name to La Familia Aux.

or H.H. Yacht Club Building Fund. For Obituary Notices 1-800-528-4637 77241 or 77242 Hoe Atigelee Qftmes BENNETT, Robert (97), was born March 6, 1911 in Trenton, Tennessee and passed away April 29, 2008 in Laguna Woods, CA. He is survived by two sons, one stepson, one stepdaughter, four grandsons and three great-grandsons. A visitation will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008 from 5 p.m.

8 p.m., Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. and a Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. All services will be held at Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary 714-893-2421. BUCHMAN, Wilbert B. Born April 13, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois.

Passed away on April 30th after a very coura geous battle with cancer. He grew up in Chicago and graduated from Northwestern University, was part of "The Greatest Generation" serving in the U.S. Army proudly earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in The Battle of the Bulge. "Buck," as he was known to his buddies and friends, loved to travel, was a voracious reader, a member of Mensa, loved tennis and a good meal. He is survived by nephews Jeremy (Mary Ann) Strauss of Edison, New Jersey, Jonathan (Leslie) Strauss of Chicago, and his Los Angeles "family" of more than 40 years, Joyce and Dan Goodstein, Randi, Erin and Kate Lieberman, Wendy, Westley and Matt Allen.

Along with numerous friends and acquaintances, Buck will be sorely missed. BURRIS, Louis J. Former Group Director of Cos-k metics Chemistry Research for Revlon, Inc. Louis J. Burris, a resident of Great Neck, New York and Camarillo, California, died of natural causes at the age of 92 12 on April 2, 2008 in Great Neck.

Mr. Burris, an honors graduate of CCNY, was a lifelong chemist whose specialization was the development of hair coloration and other women's cosmetics products. He was well known in the chemical industry for his work as a Group Director of Cosmetics for Revlon, Inc. at the company's headquarters in the Bronx, New York during the 1950's and 1960's. During this period Revlon was emerging as a leading manufacturer of women's cosmetics products and became well-known to the American public as the prime sponsor of the hit television program "The $64,000 Question." Mr.

Burris, an Army Veteran, relocated to Los Altos, California with his beloved wife, Alma W. Burris, in 1973 to work as a research chemist for Syntex, Inc. After retiring from that company he and his wife moved to Camarillo, California. His wife of sixty-four years passed away in 2004 and Mr. Burris subsequently moved one last time to Great Neck to be near his daughter, Jacqueline Burris.

Mr. Burris was an athlete as well as a scholar, and was buried with military honors. He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline, and her partner, Richard Canin, residents of Great Neck; his son, Donald and daughter-in-law, Patricia, of Santa Monica, California; two grandchildren, Darren Burris, who lives with his wife, Sheila; and Mr. Burris's greatgrandchildren, Sierra Fino and Reef Burris, and Tamar Burris and her husband, Richard Moorehead of Petrolia, California. Mr.

Burris will be greatly missed by everyone who crossed his path in life and were affected by his sunny disposition and friendly smile. COLLINS, Martha E.W. Beloved Mother Jan. 6, 1920-Apr. 29, 2008 Born in Monett, MO to Gilbert and Nellie Withers.

Martha moved to California in 1940. She married Rb. "Red" Collins in 1947. She was a long term resident of Pomona. Widowed in 1974, she was President of the Pomona Ebell Club in 1980-82, and President of the Board of Trustees of the Claremont Church of Religious Science.

Martha moved to Leisure World in Laguna Woods in 1985. She was active in her community and a world traveler, she was President of the Board of Trustees at the Church of Religious Science. She moved to Glendora in June, 2000. She will always be admired and remembered for her adventurous spirit, courageous, supportive and gracious attitude and ready smile. She is survived by her sons, Ronald L.

W. Collins of Saratoga, Chuck G. Collins of Carlsbad and daughter, Kristina M. Collins of Glendora, five grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 11 a.m., Sanctuary for Spiritual Living, 5446 N.

Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91722. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sanctuary for Spiritual Living. CREIGHTON-ADAMS, Sharon (67), passed away May 1 2008. A Memorial Service will be held at Rolling Hills Covenant Church at 2222 Palos Verdes Drive North, Rolling Hills Estates on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary.

Interment will be private. Green Hills Mortuary, 310-831-0311. For assistance regarding Obituary Notices Call Ms. Ryan or Ms. Smith for understanding and helpful service.

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