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OBITUARIES VN B13 LOSANGELESTIMES By Jocelyn Y. Stewart Times Staff Writer James B. Davis was only 12 years old when he founded the Dixie Hummingbirds gospel singers in 1928. But it take long for him to figure out that survival required more than a great sound. During the golden age of gospel, the audience was all black, the venue was often a church, and the expectation for conduct of any artist singing for the Lord was high.

As an adult Davis laid out the rules: No women in the car, except wives of the members. No whiskey. No showing up tardy to rehearsals if you did, be a fine. And even when cops stopped their car, harassed and arrested them, as they were known, did not strike back. Instead they sang their harmonies for the Lord in jail.

through the years, the group has tried to carry ourselves in a way that the people would respect the aggregation and we be doing anyone else any Davis said in a 1998 interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer. through the South from time to time, we were mistreated to some degree, but we always took everything in stride because we want to mess up for anyone Davis died April 17 in Philadelphia, the group announced without specifying a cause of death. He was 90. The group Davis so carefully tended changed personnel and names over its more than seven decades of existence, but it remained committed to ideals. The Birds influenced generations of vocalists with their harmonic arrangements, improvisational skills, passion and visceral sound.

Dixie Hummingbirds, the Blind Boys of Alabama, the Swan Silvertones, the Mighty Clouds of Joy these are the people that other quartet gospel groups, in my opinion, have tried to said Walt Love, author of Gospel According to Rev. Walt and disc jockey of asyndicated gospel radio program. The group left itssound print on a long list of artists, including Bobby Bland, Hank Ballard, Paul Simon, the TemptationsandDenieceWil- liams. In those early years, people noticed more than the sound. really looked up to gospel great Albertina Walker said in a 1998 segment of that was dedicated to the group.

thought they were the finest young men to have been so nice and so respectable and carried themselves in such a If proper conduct was a requirement for singing for the Lord, quiet praise was not. The men came out of a church tradition that allows for a full range of expression. They could sing in sweet harmony, shout, moan, posture and gesture. The members dressed as if they had a meeting with the Lord and wanted to look their best. Decked out in white ties and tails, they sang in the 1950s at a church in Detroit.

In the early years, the group performed on a circuit of mostly small churches near hometown of Greenville, S.C. Born June 6, 1916, Davis learned to appreciate music from his father, who sang religious music. Faith was an important component of his upbringing, taught by the elders in his segregated community. got everything we wanted within the black he said in Jerry book God The Dixie Hummingbirds: Celebrating the Rise of Soul Gospel give all the credit to my mother. She used to say, yourself and you have to bow down to As the popularity grew, the list of venues available to itexpanded.

Over the years they sang at the Society, an integrated nightclub in New York; the Apollo the Newport Jazz Festival. Davis retired in 1984. Davisis survived by five children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife, the former Hortense Eddings, died in 1993. Ayoung Stevie Wonder heard the group on the radio and thought, impossible for those voices to sound like can it be that clear and he said during the 1998 program.

The Dixie Hummingbirds recorded numerous albums and collaborated with other artists. In 1973 Simon invited the group to sing on his record Me Like a The record was a hit and the group won a Grammy with its own version of the song. The group declined an offer to tour with Simon. knew that was instant money, instant money, big Davis said on the 1998 segment. we were booked in five states.

And as far as I was concerned, our word was our jocelyn.stewart@latimes.com group has tried to carry ourselves in a way that the people would respect we be doing anyone else any James B. Davis James B. Davis, 90; founded Dixie Hummingbirds Inquirer archives JAMES B. DAVIS His group influenced generations of vocalists with its passion and visceral sound. The new online Open House and By Appointment Directory.

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The eldest of five children of Louis and Sadie Fingerman, survived by son Bill and Muriel Berks, daughter Joan and Les Karp, five grandchildren Andy (Deloria), Sue (George), Alex (Denise), Alan, Sharon (Rich) and nine greatgrandchildren: Tania, Julia, Jackie, Joshua, Emily, Peter, Noah, Ethan and Jeremy. Celia lived in Leisure World for 38 years and had a reputation as an energetic, giving person. A natural leader, she was active in ARMDI serving as president and treasurer, skills learned from years as a bookkeeper. Celia, a member and officer in many clubs and charitable organizations, also enjoyed sewing, traveling, and painting. Her secret to longevity was worry, be happy" and let problems get her down." As nephew Jerry said "she lived a long life and she had a good time; what more can you ask for?" Services 11am today Hillside.

H. Armstrong Family Mortuary Callos Armstrong Family Mortuary M. (aka Ron Michael) Age 71. A long term furtniture rep. and manufacturer passed away April 23, 2007 at his residence in Las Vegas.

He is survived by four children, Ronald David, Jason and Michael. A private ceremony will be held in Las Vegas for family. W. Passed away April 26, at age 75. She is survived by her daughters, Naomi Pollack, Debbi (John) Landsberger, Terri (Larry) Novak, Judie Aronson, and JacquelineAronson; sister, Judie (Soron) Litman; grandchildren, Tiffany (Bryan) Campbell, Dovid Pollack, Brent, Brandon and Jessi Goldman and Hannah Landsberger.

Services will be held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park Hollywood Hills, Sunday, April 29th, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Guardians," The Jewish Home for the Aged in Reseda, CA. Armstrong Family Mortuary Walters Passed away on April 24, 2007. She was born in Stowen, AL in 1943.

Funeral services are 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 3, 2007 at Sunrise Chapel, Mountain View Mortuary 2400 N. Fair Oaks Altadena. Sylvia Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994 Elaine Armstrong Family Mortuary S. (96) of Pasadena died on April 20. He is survived by one son, Alan, and two grandchildren.

He was born in Glens Falls, NY and moved to California in 1954. A U.S. Army Ordnance Officer in World War II, Mr. Clarke was a graduate of Columbia University, Rutgers University Graduate School of Banking, and New York Law School. Beginning in 1933 he became an executive specializing in Personal and Pension Trust banking in New York and California.

He was Corporate Secretary of Trust Company of the West from its inception until his retirement in 1986. He was also a Real Estate Broker and an Arbitrator for the National Association of Security Dealers and the American Arbitration Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Founders Memorial Park Fund, Town of Old Saybrook, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475. Arthur Entered into rest, suddenly, April 23, 2007 in Norwalk, CA. James was born on November 7, 1973, in Harvey, Illinois.

James moved to California with his family in 1978. James Carlson, will be laid to rest beside his father, Jackie C. Carlson. His mother, Cornelia (Carlson) Stockwell and his stepfather MalcolmE. Stockwell, his brothers Timothy Carlson and wife, Linda; John Carlson and wife Rhonda as well as his stepbrother Jason Stockwelland stepsister Janeri Stockwell will miss him.

His large family including ten nieces and nephews, his grandmother, Georgia Johnson, aunts and uncles: Lyndon Jones, Martha Sierota, Don and Veletta Jones, James L. Jones, and 14 first cousins as well as extended family in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Texas will miss him. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, with a viewing on May 1, from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made to Metropolitan State Hospital thru L.A.

County Dept. of Mental Health. Engel (70), died Sunday morning, April 22, 2007. Beloved mother of Sheryl Canter, Neil Canter, and Nina CanterFresco, and adored grandmother of Maia, Chloe and Melina Canter, and David and Eli Fresco, Lenore was an extraordinary, gifted woman. She loved the theater and her native New York City, and touched hundreds of lives through her love, friendship, and work as an astrologer.

She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service will be held at The Village Temple, 33 East 12th New York City on Sunday May 20 at 11a.m. Forassistance regarding ObituaryNotices CallMs.Ryan orMs.Smith forunderstanding andhelpfulservice 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241orExt.77242 Jon Armstrong Family Mortuary J. Long term resident of Palos Verdes Estates, California, passed away on April 17, 2007.

He is survived by his wife Leah Bonnickson and his son Rory Crookshanks. Mr. Rex J. Crookshanks was born in Exeter, California on November 22, 1926, and spent most of his early years in Visalia, California. Mr.

Crookshanks served in the Navy during World War II, and then received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Southern California in June 1954. Also he obtained credentials in Mechanical and Electric Engineering. Mr. Crookshanks was hired as an engineering consultant at Hughes Aircraft to create a detailed design solution for a challenging satellite communications system requirement that no one else was able to accomplish. Later, he transitioned to the Hughes staff as a Senior Scientist.

Accompanying his creative mind was amazing desire to help others become creative and more successful in various fields of endeavor than they had thought they could be. Mr. Crookshanks was an avid inventor with credit for more than 200 patents across a broad range of engineering and mathematical areas while he was working at Hughes Aircraft. Mr. Crookshanks was also an active real estate investor which included buying, developing and remodeling properties both within and outside of the United States up until his death.

Born October 8, 1946. Died March 28, 2007. Married to Clair Carsman. There will be a memorial service at Long Beach Museum of Art at 5:00 p.m. on May the 5th.

Donations can be made to the Long Beach Public Library. Jean Dolores (Dee) J. Gaspard was born in Houston, Texas in 1931, the daughter of Ruby and Floid Mooney. She died suddenly on April 16, 2007 of a coronary occlusion while on vacation in Mexico. When she was only weeks old, the Mooneys moved to Northern California where she graduated from Lowell High School in San Francisco.

She matriculated first to COP (now UOP) then to the University of California in Berkeley, from which she graduated in 1953. Following graduation she joined the Foreign Service of the Department of State of the United States and was posted sequentially to Paris, Havana and Bangkok. While in Cuba she witnessed the Castro Revolution. In Bangkok she met Capt. Donald J.

Gaspard, M.D., USAF who was assigned as a Medical Officer to the United States Embassy in Thailand. Don and Dee Gaspard were married in Pasadena in 1965. During the subsequent forty-two years of marriage and residence in Los Angeles she acquired a wide acquaintance. She was a member of the Assistance League and of the Medical Faculty Wives and Friends of the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Additionally, she was active in support of programs of the Huntington Hospital in Pasadena and as a member of the Womens Committee of the Society of Graduate Surgeons of the University of Southern California.

Although not a graduate of USC, she was a loyal and devoted Trojan. Dee Gaspard is survived by her husband Dr. Donald J. Gaspard and by her son Dr. Scott F.

Gaspard. Services will be private. Memorials are suggested to the Center for Trauma Care, Development Office, Huntington Hospital, P.O. Box 7013, Pasadena, CA 91109-7013 or a charity of choice. H.

Age 81, born in Hawaii, passed away on April 23. Beloved mother of Robin K. (Kathleen Fujii and Gwendolyn H. Shigeoka of Hawaii; grandmother of Rachel S. Fujii, Ross K.

Fujii, and Tiffany R. Shigeoka of Hawaii; sister of Jane (Alan) Beldin of Hawaii; she is also survived by many other relatives here, in Hawaii and Colorado. Public Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2007, 1:00 p.m. at Fukui Mortuary Chapel, 707 E. Temple Los Angeles, CA.

www.fukuimortuary.com (213) 626-0441 Hillside Mortuary (800) 576-1994 Armstrong Family Mortuary Yuri (39), born in Durango, Mexico and raised in Los Angeles. He attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA and UCLA. A professional photographer and writer, ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether on film or pen to paper, made his work impassioned, unique and beautiful. He leaves behind an extensive body of work that humbles soul. (yurielizondo.com) Yuri passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007.

He is survived by his parents and Bertha Elizondo; his siblings, Maria Mayela Elizondo Mendoza, Elizondo Hugo Elizondo, George Martin Elizondo; and his nephews and nieces: Natalie, Nicole, Jordan, Lauren, Analise, and Elias. Yuri will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends. Catholic Rosary will be held at the Mission Hills Catholic Mortuary on Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at San Fernando Rey Mission Church in Mission Hills, on Friday, May 4, at 9:00 a.m. 818 361-7387 Devon Carrington, actor, died at his Los Angeles home April 17.

He was 35. Mr. Carrington, born August 25, 1971, in Framingham, was the son of Janice DiVitto Blackler of Milford, and Timothy J. Fullum of Hopedale, Mass. A 1990 graduate of Milford High School, the former Timothy Arthur Fullum moved to California upon graduation to pursue a career in acting.

He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild and appeared in numerous commercials, including national campaigns for Toyota, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Nike. He attended Santa Monica College and the University of California at Los Angeles. An avid traveler, Mr. Carrington spent time with friends in England, Australia, Singapore, India, Russia, Spain, Turkey and Hawaii. Besides his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kimberly Fullum Martinez, and her husband, Jose Martinez, nephew Vladimiro Martinez, niece Sandrine Martinez, all of Newton, his grandmother, Philomena Fullum, of Milford, stepfather James Blackler, of Milford; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A funeral Mass was held April 20th in Los Angeles. Burial was private at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Hollywood Hills. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to Care Unlimited Health, 1025 Arrow Highway, Suite 105, Glendora, CA 91740. ForObituaryAssistance call1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241or77242 Schoenstadt Passed away on April 23, 2007 in Sarasota, FL at age 85. He was preceded in death by parents Louis and Bertha Lindenthal, and a brother Myron Lindenthal.

He was a well known Interior Designer and was a Fellow in the American Society of Interior Designers, which is the highest honor given to a member. He is survived by daughter Robin (Mark) Born, grandson Jason L. Stroud all of Nashville, TN, and many loving caregivers. Contributions may be made to the Tidwell Hospice in Port Charlotte, FL or the Foundation. Private interment in Chicago, IL.

(84) Lost her 20-year battle with passed away April 4, 2007. The beloved mother of Susan Kraut, mother-in-law of Jeffrey Siroty, grandmother of Mathieu, and loving companion to her sweet dog Buster, will be greatly missed. Edna touched all that she met in a way that will never be forgotten. Her loving spirit will live on forever. Donations in name are to be made to the Association, 323-936-3379.

Bard April 28, 1918 April 27, 2007 Predeceased by beloved husband Irving, son Philip and grandson, Brian F. Rose. Survived by Dale K. Rose, and Loren B. Kellogg (Denise), Andrew S.

Rose, Karen Rose Jacob (Brian), Elizabeth Kellogg and James Kellogg; great- grandmother of Adam B. Jacob. The family greatly appreciates the unending devotion of Deloris Luckman, Anna Rivera, Nora Quintanilla, Yolanda Grijalba, Angie Angeles, Eleanor Santana. Services will be on Mon, April 30, Mount Sinai Hollywood Hills, 2 p.m. Evelyn was active in various community charities and would appreciate that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the charity of your choice.

"Red" Born September 28th, 1921in Los Angeles. He passed peacefully at home with his loving family at his side on April 19th, 2007. Private services will be held for the family. Donations can be made in his name to the charity of your choice. JOHNSON, Cornelius Armstrong Family Mortuary A life-long resident of Reseda, recently retired to Arizona, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and dogs, on April 24, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was 54 years young. Sandy will be remembered for her unselfish caring, loving and giving nature. Sandy is survived by her husband, Ed Horst; daughter, Amy Horst; son, Brian Horst; brother, Ron Olocki; and sister, Joann Floyd; and her loyal dogs Nike and Misty. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Lucille Olocki, and brothers Larry and Ken Olocki. A celebration of her life will begin with a visitation between 4:00 p.m.

9:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 at Lorenzen Mission Chapel, 19300 Sherman Way, Reseda. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at St.

Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 18115 Sherman Way, Reseda. Interment will immediately follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City. A reception will follow. Lorenzen Mortuary, Reseda, Directors A. (97) passed away April 26, 2007.

He was a lifelong Presbyterian minister, seminary professor, missionary in the Philippines (1947-69) and long-term resident at Monte Vista Grove Homes in Pasadena. Graduate of University of California at Berkeley, and San Anselmo Theological Seminary (ThD). Son of, father of, and grandfather of Presbyterian ministers. Memorial Service will be held at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Monday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Jane Died April 4, 2007.

Born September 22, 1916, Chicago, IL to George S. and Anita R. Harmon. A lifelong member of Blessed Sacrament Church, Hollywood, attended the parish school, Immaculate Heart High School, UCLA, and USC, with degrees in History and Library Science. Personal obsessions involved books and reading, the arts and music, and world travel.

Career pursuits led to the libraries at Ramona Convent, Los Angeles County, and back to UCLA, ultimately serving as Bibliographer for African Studies from 1962 to retirement in 1980. Travel in 1963 and 1967 included extended journeys to the African continent, establishing invaluable resources for the library, for which she was highly commended. Survived by sister Phoebe H. Beesemyer, brother Roger J. (Margaret)Harmon, and seven nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass at Blessed Sacrament Thursday, May 10, celebrated by Rev. Michael J. Mandala, S.J. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. K.

(1908-2007) Myrtle Kinsman Norton, recognized for her prize chrysanthemums and blue-ribbon iris, died April 22 in Fullerton. She was 99. Mrs. childhood affinity for the delicate looking iris resulted in a life-long hobby. In 1954, she began her plantings with half a dozen rhizomes.

By the sixties, one hundred fifty varieties of bearded iris created a profusion of color annually on the grounds of the WilliamF. Norton home in Whittier. Visited by garden clubs from all over southern California, the displays of over two thousand plants were arranged in graceful curved borders and fluid free form groupings providing a kaleidoscope of visual delight. Myrtle was born in the territory of Arizona in the spring of 1908. Her parents emigrated there from End in England, bringing many Cornish traditions with them.

After attending Noftsgher Hill Elementary School and distinguishing herself at Globe High, she won college scholarship money from the Knights of Pitheous. With their generosity and a student loan, Myrtleattended Normal School at Tempe, now known as Arizona State University. She was class secretary there each year, worked on the annual, participated in the Hiking Club, Zetetic, and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta. After graduating in 1927, she returned to Globe to instruct at Hill Street School, teaching tap dancing after hours. Her "Kute Kiddie Review" productions won acclaim for creativity and lively entertainment.

In December of 1931, Myrtle marriedher University of Arizona roommate, Bill Norton, teaching on an Indian Reservation until her husband graduated in June of 1932. Shortly after, they relocated to southern California where Bill had a wonderful career with Ceco Steel Products, Inc. and where she became an avid and skilled bridge player. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband William F. Norton and her brothers Joseph Kinsman, WilliamKinsman, and Simon Kinsman.

Her strong work ethic and value system have been passed on to surviving daughters Ann Norton Porterand Sharilyn Norton Derby Davidson and Dr. Dena Davidson, and great-grandchildren Jasmine Davidson and Jadzia Davidson. Additional survivors include step- grandchildren Alison Porter Porter Caswell, and five step-great-grandchildren. Cremation was at Rose Hills in Whittier, California. "Arkey" (86) Van Nuys resident Arnold "Arkey" Miller, 86, passed away on April 23, 2007, surrounded by his family.

A service celebrating his life was held Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at Eden Memorial Park. Arkey was born Dec. 3, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Carl and Lillian Miller. He was married to Tresa Givant Miller for 49 years. He moved his family from Omaha, Nebraska to California in 1954, and lived in Van Nuys for 53 years, where he worked as a General Contractor, and then as a City Building Inspector until his retirement.

In retirement, he enjoyed woodworking, cabinetry, and continued to pursue his passion for architecture and construction, working free-lance for many years as a Building Consultant. He will be most fondly remembered for his kindness and generosity toward his large family, and was forever thankful they all lived in such close proximity. Arkey was preceded in death by his wife Tresa, and daughter Marcia. He is survived by his companion and love Mary Fussell, brothers Gene and Stan, and sister Etebelle, his son and daughter-in-law Mark and Susan Miller, and his son and former daughter-in-law Bruce Miller and Laura Miller. He also leaves behind his grandson and wife Harvey and Shannon Landy, grandson and wife Michael and Diane Miller, granddaughter and husband Michelle and Dylan Freiberg, granddaughters Kira, Desiree, Tara, and grandsons Aaron and Adam, as well as great- grandchildren Rayna, Kylie, Brenna and Cadin Orr, and Sky and Eric Miller.

He will be always remembered for the lives he touched and the ways in which he touched them. He lived honestly and lovingly without selfishness, and gave his love and his trust unconditionally. "Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument which shall endure until the sun grows cold." George Fabricius Born May 1, 1908 in Brooklyn, NY and died April 20, 2007 in Santa Monica, California. Predeceased by Nat Lorins, her husband of 61years; sister, Sylvia Novak; brothers, Malcolm and Stanley Pearl; and grandson, John Baruch.

She will be missed by her daughter, Betty (Jack) Baruch; granddaughter, Jeanne Baruch; grandson, William Baruch; and great grandson, Zachary Statler; and many other relatives and friends. A prolific painter and poet, author of three collections of poetry and Poet Laureate of Pacific Palisades, Ruth was an avid reader, student of several languages and talented dancer well into her nineties. Toplacean ObituaryNotice CallMs.Ryan orMs.Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241orExt.77242 S. Of Glendale and Palm Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2007. She is survived by her loving daughters, Margaret Lake of Glendale and Sue Barham of Calabasas, and a granddaughter, Tanya Sue Steffen of Dallas, TX.

Born in Sioux Center, IA, January 13, 1903, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Dewey N. Steffen, and son, Dr. Frank H. Steffen.

Graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1712 South Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 4, 2007. 323-340-4685. Karl Services Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Armstrong Family Mortuary Harrison Ronald Harrison Rhoads (Ron) passed away peacefully on April 12, 2007. He leaves his wife, Martha, his daughter, Carolee, her husband, John, and granddaughter, Nancy.

He is also survived by his brother, Roger Rhoads (Linda), brother, Rick Rhoads (Joan), sister, Lorraine Greenburg (Ray) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Virginia, in 1996. A native of Southern Californian, Ron graduated from Beverly Hills High School and The University of Southern California. He married his high school sweetheart, Martha. Ron was able to spend his career playing the game he loved; he was the head golf professional at Saha- lee, Riviera, Sherwood and North Ranch Country Clubs, as well as the golf coach for his alma mater, U.S.C.

Ron was devoted to the game of golf and touched many people with his expertise, work ethic and caring attitude. Ron also enjoyed fishing and hunting and divided his time between homes in Whitefish, Montana and Malibou Lake, California. He was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle and will forever be missed by family and friends alike. A private memorial will be held on May 12th. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation would be appreciated.

Bertha Armstrong Family Mortuary I. (95), a 1933 graduate of the NYU School of Commerce, passed away on Wednesday, April 25. Beloved husband for 62 years of the late Helen Kurtz Orland. Survived by his loving children, Laura (Franklin) Adler and Malcolm (Andrea) Orland and cherished grandchildren Amy and Gabrielle Adler and Daniel and Adam Orland. Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m.

Monday at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations requested to the charity of your choice. Malinow Silverman Mortuary Directors E. (88) passed away quietly and unexpectedly in his home Monday, April 23, 2007. He lived a long and fulfilling life with Mary, his loving and devoted wife of almost 60 years.

He leaves behind Mary and three adoring children: Kathleen Humason of Newbury Park; Robert of Pittsburgh PA and Maureen of Fillmore; and three grandchildren: Sean Ferguson of Manhattan Beach; Julianne Humason of Newbury Park and Camille of Pittsburgh. Robert was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, the seventh of nine children to Michael and Julia He came to California in 1936 to attend Loyola University, receiving a scholarship to play football and ice hockey, graduating in 1940 with a degree in finance. He worked as an accountant before joining the U.S. Army prior to Pearl Harbor. He attended Officers Training School and received his license.

He flew light reconnaissance "spotter" planes in the Pacific as an Artillery Forward Observer, serving in the Army Air Corps. At the end, he returned to Los Angeles and while working for the Housing Authority he met Mary Rosso who would become his wife in November, 1947. Robert spent the next 25 years working for the Los Angeles city government, eventually rising to the position of Assistant City Administrator under Mayors Sam Yorty and Tom Bradley. He spent his retirement in Newbury Park where he was happiest surrounded by his family, his books and his financial papers. According to his wishes, Robert requested no funeral or memorial service, preferring to be remembered at Sunday Mass in his parish church in Newbury Park.

His ashes will be scattered at sea. Eternal rest grant unto him Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace, Amen. ForObituaryNotices CallMs.RyanorMs.Smith 1-800-528-4637 Ext.77241orExt.77242 omeof eace HP Mortuary ProvidingJewishFuneral ServicesInAllCemeteries 800-300-0223 LosAngeles MOUNT SINAI MEMORIAL PARK Dbl. plot "overlooks entire Valley" Reduced to $20k, 213-220-4486pp FOREST LAWN- HOLLYWOOD HILLS- REMEMBRANCE 2 adj.

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Beloved wife of Bob Weibley of 46 years. Memorial Services at Rose Hills Memorial Park on April 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Chapel, Gate 17. Viewing on April 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Mortuary State Room, Gate 1.

(81), passed away on April 26. George was born on March 15, 1926 in Isleton, California and served in the army during World War II. Beloved husband of Ruby Watanabe for 47 years, brother of Anne Sugiyama (Tad). Also survived by many other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, 11:00 a.m., at Ascension Lutheran Church, 17910 Prairie, Torrance.

Halverson, Stone Myers (310) 328-1223 Marie Armstrong Family Mortuary M. www.guerragutierrez.com L. Dick was born in Pasadena May 2, 1930 and passed away at his home April 10, 2007. He attended San Marino schools, South Pasadena High, and the University of Southern California, including the USC School of Law. He was a life member of Cardinal Gold at USC.

Dick served in the Army Air Force during the Korean War. He married Virginia Lent of Tucson Arizona in 1951and they celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary last August. After the war he went into business and was affiliated with E. F. Hutton Co.

in their Corporate Finance Department. He left the brokerage business to join National Medical Enterprises, where he served as a member of the Board of Directors and was Executive Vice President. He was a member of Chevalier du Tastevin, the Hollywood Wine Food Society, The California Club, and The Valley Hunt Club. He was active with the Pasadena Symphony, Planned Parenthood and served as President of Pasadena Hospice. Upon his retirement he and his wife Virginia traveled extensively throughout Europe and Asia, including six trips to South America where their daughter and her family were living.

He is survived by his loving wife Virginia, children Robin Stever of Pasadena, CA, Kimberly Stever of Anchorage, AK, Remington Stever of Seattle, WA, and Richard Lee Stever, Jr. of San Francisco, CA, and two grandchildren, Marco Ricardo Barrantes and Christina Therese Barrantes of San Francisco, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1131Fairfax, VA 22038-1131..