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I he Sun SATURDAY, January 21, 1995 Octogenarian fitness guru dies Obituary The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Walt Stack, one of the early and best-known apostles of the fitness movement, has died. He was 86. Stack was a familiar figure to San Francisco Bay area residents, who saw him shuffling bare-chested across the Golden Gate Bridge every morning or swimming in the bay underneath in his bright red cap, part of a grueling exercise regimen that was the stuff of local legend. Stack died of natural causes Wednesday at a board and care home, family members said. Stack began bay swimming in the late 1960s at age 58 then took up running after reading several articles touting its health benefits.

His daily routine eventually Pioneer of early aviation mina. He just did it. He wouldn't stop and think about was it smart. He would just keep going until it was behind him, which is why I think a lot of people were inspired by him. He didn't know a lot about style," she said.

Stack often joked that he was the only Alcatraz prisoner ever to swim from the island prison to the shores of San Francisco and live to tell about it. He served time there briefly as a youngster for going AWOL from military service. He also appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson in the early 1980s, where he was "bleeped" repeatedly because his foul mouth, long-time friend Walt Schneebli said. He has been included in two books, "Over The Hill" and "Growing Old Is Not For Sissies." dies at 97 was Spencer's partner in the Spencer Amphibian Air Car Co. of Pacoima, which manufactured kits for homebuilt four-passenger amphibious planes between 1967 and 1990.

As a boy, Spencer made model airplanes out of pigeon feathers powered by rubber bands. He began flying homemade gliders in 1910 at 13, and four years later made his first solo powered flight in a Curtiss Type Flying Boat. He took off and landed on the Connecticut River near Hartford. the Army's program of moral and physical rehabilitation and can assist in promoting, supporting and becoming involved in local projects. This group would meet once a month and discuss the issues facing the Salvation Army in various cities throughout San Bernardino County.

For more information, call Mark Bassett at (909) 874-4450. The Salvation Army office is at 19059 Valley Blvd, Suite 317, Bloomington. Sun Staff In Memoriam Death notices in this column are prepared by The Sun's classified advertising department. For information please call (909) 888-3252. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL L.

SAUKAITIS passed away on January 21st, 1994. He is deeply missed by his family and friends. He was friend, confidante, and inspiration to all that knew him. Though nothing can bring back the hour of splender in the grass or the glory in the flower; we will grieve not, rather find strength in what remains behind. W.

M. Wordsworth JIM TOM HICKS, 62, of San Jacinto, died Fri. Jan. 6, 1995 of cancer at home. Hicks a native of Ken-sett, formerly lived in San Bdno.

Cnty. for 47 vrs. He was a deputy with the San Bdno. County Sheriff's Dept. for 21 yrs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ellen Aubrey O. Hicks. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; his son, Brian of San 2 daughters, Melanie Hicks-Smith of Garden Grove Merrilee Ekstrom of San Diego; a sister, Patsy Dolphin of Laguna, a brother, Jerry Gravenmier of Sacramento and 1 granddaughter, Dannielle of Garden Grove. A Celebration of Life was held on Mon. Jan.

9, 1995 in San Jacinto. included a 6-mile bike ride from home to the bridge, where he stripped to his shorts and ran 17 miles across the bridge and back. Then he jumped into the bay for a half-hour swim. By the age of 80, Stack figured he had put in 62,000 miles 2'2 times around the earth and enough to wear out 35 pairs of running shoes per year. During his lifetime, he ran in nearly 200 marathons; 15 50-milc events and three 100-mile runs, including the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon after the age of 70.

"I think everybody had gone home by the time he was done," his daughter, Mary Starvus Stack said Friday. "He finished by grit and sta Obituaries flew solo before 1916. The group called Spencer the clean of American pilots by designating him as having "the longest active flight record in aviation history." There are now only three surviving members of the Early Birds, according to Dale Anderson, a longtime friend and business associate of Spencer. Anderson, 84, of Sun' Valley, In brief Del Rosa residents to discuss crime SAN BERNARDINO Residents of Del Rosa will meet Tuesday to map strategies for fighting blight and crime. "Find out from the police what they're doing about crime in the area and what residents themselves can do," said meeting organizer Tom Murray.

Murray mailed 3,000 notices to area residents inviting them to attend the 6:30 p.m. gathering at Del Vallejo Middle School, 1855 E. Lynwood Drive. His goal: Clean up the neighborhood and halt declining property values. If each family pays a $10 annual fee mainly for postage volunteer organizers can create an effective self-help group called Del Rosa Neighborhood Action Group, Murray said.

Speakers will be San Bernardino Police Chief Dan Bobbins, sheriffs Capt. Tom Denham, and police Lt. Dave Snell. Salvation Army looks for advisory panelists The Salvation Army in Bloomington is seeking local business men and women to become members of its advisory council. The advisory council is a group of local citizens from various professions who believe in Mark MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1525 N.

WATERMAN AVENUE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92404 (909) 889-0173 Ruth Press Monday, 1:00 P.M. Temple Emanu El 3512 No. E. Street San Bernardino Obituaries Service will be private. Interment will be in Wisconsin.

Aaron Cremation and Burial is directing. HAROLD J. GENTRY SR. Fontana resident Harold Jesse Gentry 72, of Fontana died Friday of cancer at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Gentry, a native of Greenfield, lived in Fontana 71 years.

He worked as a truck driver for Riverside Cement Co. for 32 years, lie was a U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran. Survivors include two sons, Harold Jr. of Fontana and Joe Diaz ol'Alta Loma; his daughter, Cathy Davis of Kingman, five grandchildren; and nine great -grandch i Id ren Graveside services will be at 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday at Riverside National Cemetery, Staging area No. 2, 224S)5 Van Buren Riverside. The family suggests donations to Loma Linda University Medical Center, 11234 Anderson Loma Linda. DONALD R.HANSON Lockheed design specialist Donald R. Hanson.

65, of Rialto died Friday of cancer at home. Hanson, a native of California, lived in Rialto Hi years. He worked as a senior design specialist for Lockheed Air Service in Ontario. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the Engineer and Scientist Guild, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Flks Lodge 1130 of San Bernardino and the San Bernardino Golf Mens Club.

Survivors include his wife, Diane; his son, Edward of Colorado; two stepsons, Douglas Taylor of San Jacinto and Mark Taylor of Oklahoma; two daughters, Kristi Wilkcrson of Redlands and Kara Millar of Australia; his stepdaughter. Pamela Ahlslrom of Oregon: three brothers, Kenneth, Dennis, and Michael, all of Minnesota; and 14 grandchildren. Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at McNearnev Family Mortuary Chapel, 130 S. Willow Rialto.

Interment will follow at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Riverside. STEPHEN E. KANCHY JR. San Bernardino resident Stephen Edward Kanchy 24, of San Bernardino died Monday at San Bernardino County Medical Center. The cause of death is unknown, pending a doe-tor's report.

Kanchy, a native (r Pomona, lived in San Bernardino for 13 years. He worked as a furniture mover in Redlands. Survivors include his wife, Sandra; his son, Jeremiah Allen of San Bernardino; his daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth of San Bernardino; his brother, Patrick Eric of Redlands; and his grandparents, Vincent and Connie Car-pio of Pomona. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a rosary at 7 p.m., both at Mt.

View Mortuary and Cemetery, 570 E. Highland San Bernardino. Burial will be at 1 1 a.m. Tuesday at Mt. View Cemetery.

HELEN M.KISTLER Colton resident Helen Marie Kistler, 75, of Colton died Thursday at Loma Linda University Medical Center. The cause of death is unknown, pending a doctor's report. Kistler, a native of Banner, lived in Colton 14 years. Survivors include her son, Charles A. of Moreno Valley; two daughters, Catherine L.

Austin of Houston and Patricia A. Shadd of Pittsburgh; her brother, Amos Klein of Scdalia, four sisters. Pearl Stunner, Emily Klein, and Delia Kanenbly, all of Sedalia, and Mary Stuhn-er of Colecamp, and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Arlington Mortuary, 9045 Magnolia Riverside.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Christopher's Catholic Church, 13510 Perris Moreno Valley. Interment will folllow at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Riverside. The family suggests donations to American Heart Association, 1250 E.

Cooley Drive, Colton 92324. CORAL. LESMERISES Rialto resident Cora L. Lesmerises, 90, of Rialto died Thursday of cardiac arrest at Crestview Convalescent JUVENTINA AGUAYO Barstow resident Juventina "Jerry" Afjuayo, 71, of Barstow died Thursday of cardiopulmonary arrest at Kim-rock Convalescent Home in Barstow. Afjuayo, a native of San Bernardino, lived in Barstow for 50 years.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Phillip of Barstow; her daughter, Delia Munter of Cooley Dam, her mother, Benita Ilo-bles of Barstow; two brothers, Chuck Robles and Felix Uobles, both of Barstow; four sisters, Mickey Hios of Yuma, Mary Zendejas of Colton, Angle Mercado of Barstow and l.upe Olvera of Uipon; live grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, with a vigil at 7 p.m., both at Mead Mortuary Chapel, 3930 Irwin Road, Barstow.

Burial mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 505 Mt. View Barstow. Burial will follow at Mt.

View Memorial Park, 37()(7 Irwin Koad, Barstow. ANDREW J. ARTERBURN Yucaipa resident Andrew James Arterburn, 9(. of Yucaipa died Dec. 2.

of congestive heart failure at Yucaipa Valley Convalescent Home. Arterburn, a native of Milsap, Texas, lived in Yucaipa for 2H years. He worked as a superintendent of Hammond umber Co. for HO years. He was a member of I'nited Methodist Church of Yucaipa.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the I'nited Methodist Church, 35177 Beach Yucaipa. The family suggest clonal ions to the United Methodist Church of Yucaipa, 155177 Beech Yucaipa 912399. REBECCA KAY ASHTON Moreno Valley resident Hebecca Kay "Becky" Ash-ton, 17, of Moreno Valley died Thursday of cancer at home. Ashton, a native of Fontana, formerly lived in Bloominglon four years.

She was a student at Moreno Valley High School and a member of the school's Diamond (lirls Softball. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Debbie and Tom Page of Moreno Valley: her father and stepmother, Tom and Hose of Bloomington; her brother. Tom of Mead Valley; three sisters. Rhonda Harmon of Texas, Sally Bahl of Washington and Robin Brawner of Virginia; three stepbrothers, Troy Brass of Bloomington, Mike Brass of Washington and Tom Page of Banning; and her grandparents, Tom and Thelma of Moreno Valley and Nigel and I.ila Brass of Oregon. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday at Green Acres Mortuary. 11715 Cedar Bloomington. Chapel service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Green Acres Chapel. Interment will be in Green Acres Memorial Park.

MARGUERITE BOILEAU Sportswear shop owner Marguerite Boileau, 7(i, of Ocean Hills died Wednesday of ovarian cancer at home. Boileau. a native of Sioux City, Iowa, lived in Lake Arrowhead lift years. She was an owner and operator of Fay Boileau's Sportswear in Lake Arrowhead and Blue Jay years. She was a charter member of Soroptimist International of Lake Arrowhead and for two years was president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Lake Arrowhead Country Club.

She helped qualify the club's membership in the Women's Southern California Golf Association. Survivors include her husband. Fay; two daughters, Linda Taylor of Detroit, and Sharon Allen of Chicago; two sisters, Jeanne Zander of Ocean Hills, and Moni(ue Gaskill of San Marcos; and four grandchildren. A service of thanksgiving will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at New-Venture Christian Fellowship, 4000 Mystra Drive, Oceanside.

Neptune Society is directing. MARIANNE B. BONESKE San Bernardino resident Marianne B. Boneske, 30, of San Bernardino died Tuesday of ataxia telangiectasia at Loma Linda University Medical Cen-. ter.

Boneske, a native of Illinois, lived in San Bernardino 14 years. Survivors include her mother, Barbara of San Bernardino. Hospital in Rialto. Lesmerises, a native of Manchester, N.H., lived in Rialto 17 years. She worked as a top stitcher for Thorn McKann Shoes for 24 years.

She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Rialto. Survivors include her brother, Alphee M. Lemay of Columbia, and her sister, Aurore Bernier of Rialto. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m.

Monday, with scripture service at 6 p.m., both at Mc-Nearney Family Mortuary, 130 S. Willow Rialto. Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 339 N.

Sycamore Rialto. Interment will follow at Rialto Park Cemetery, 200 N. Willow Rialto. RUTH PRESS Crestline resident Ruth Press, 75, of Crestline died Thursday of leukemia at Heche Canyon Convalescent Center in Colton. Press, a native of New York, lived in Crestline for 18 years.

She was a member of the Congregation Emanu El, Sisterhood of Congregation Emanu El, Crest Forest Senior Citizens, Mountain Communities Senior Center, Golden Oaks Senior Center, American Association of Retired Persons, Humane Society, Crestline Critters, City of Hope, Parkinson's Foundation, Municipal Advisory Council for Crest Forest Area, Friends of the Library, Literacy Group, Women's Club, Save our Forest Association Mountain Jewish Community and Alzheimers Research Foundation. Survivors include her husband. Judge David; her son, Irving of Pasadena; her daughter, Estaire of Crestline; her brother, Leonard Greiner of Santa Ana; her sister, Mildred Rothschild of Pasadena; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Congregation Emanu El, 3512 N.

San Bernardino. Interment will follow at Home of Eternity Cemetery, Ninth Street and Sierra Way, San Bernardino. Mark B. Shaw Mortuary is handling arrangements. The family suggests donations to a charity of your choice.

MICHAEL F.RITTER Redlands resident Michael F. Ritter, 29, of Red-lands died Thursday of cancer at home. Ritter, a native of Lynvvoocl, lived in Redlands 17 years. He was a sales manager with TCI Cablevision for five years. He earned a degree in business administration from California State University, San Bernardino.

Survivors include his wife, Janie his mother and stepfather, Mary and Rich Retterer of International Falls, his father, Francis, and his brother, Steve, both of Huntington Beach; his half-brother, John Steffens of Yucaipa; his stepbrother, Todd Retterer of International Falls, and his grandparents, Earl and Jo Retterer of Aurora, 111. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cortner Chapel, 221 Brookside Redlands. A funeral mass will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 115 W.

Olive Redlands. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Park, 1540 Alessandro Road, Reel-lands. The family suggests donations be made to California State University, San Bernardino, in care of the California State University, San Bernardino Foundation, 5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, 92407. Make checks payable to Mike Ritter Memorial Fund, Attention Mary Colacurcio. The Sun publishes free obituaries for residents or former residents of San Bernardino County.

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The Associated Press TORRANCE Early aviator Percival "Sperice" Spencer, who made his first solo flight in 1914 and was a licensed pilot through 1987, has died. He was 97. Spencer died in his sleep Sunday night at Del Amo Gardens Convalescent nursing home. In 1986, at age 89, he was honored by the Early Birds of Aviation, a society whose membership is restricted to those who Settlement delayed in breast surgery suit VICTORVILLE A settlement in a medical malpractice suit against two Apple Valley physicians has been continued to Feb. 8 in Victorville Superior Court.

Former Victorville resident Paula Sanford, 31, who claims breast reduction surgery has left her disfigured for life, is seeking $500,000 in damages from Dr. Rahul Thacker and his wife, Dr. Swati Thacker. Attorneys Maria Aarvig of Riverside and Bill Ritner of San Bernardino, who represent the physicians, say the allegations are unfounded. A jury trial is tentatively scheduled for March 6 in Victorville Superior Court if no settlement is reached or the allegations are not dismissed, said Attorney Terry Goldberg of En-cino, who represents Sanford.

New superintendent to arrive today BARSTOW City and county officials will welcome the superintendent of the new Mojave National Preserve and his staff at a public reception today at the Holiday Inn, Main Street and Interstate 15. The reception, hosted by Citizens for Mojave National Park, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Among the speakers will be preserve Superintendent Marvin Jensen, formerly superintendent of Glacier Bay National Preserve in Alaska. Peter Burk, president of the citizens' group, said the National Park Service plans to open its administrative headquarters for the preserve at the Mercado Mall in downtown Barstow in about a month. Causes of death These are the causes of death for obituaries that appeared recently in The Sun.

Shirley M. Bland, 59, of Fontana died Jan. 5 of heart disease. Buster Brown, 83, of Bloomington died Jan. 4 of head injuries sustained in an accident.

Forrest A. Chase. 77, of Highland died Jan. 6 of diabetes. Loren K.

Clark, 30, of San Bernardino died Dec. 25, suicide. Mark J. Cordero, 26. of Victorville died Aug.

25, 1994, of heart disease. Wayne Franklin Fitts, 60, of Fontana died Jan. 12 of alcoholic liver disease. Fanno Freseman, 89. of San Bernardino died Jan.

7 of chronic obstructive airway disease. Robert C. Frey, 60, of Mentone died Jan. 6 of a heart attack. Hazel M.

Griffith, 96, of Yucaipa died Dec. 31, 1994 of heart disease. Leta Ruth Halverson, 88, of San Bernardino died Jan. 4 of hypertension. Gary M.

Hansen, 50, of Fontana died Jan. 5 of heart disease. Gussie Lee Harper, 55, of Upland died Jan. 6 of stomach cancer. KiyokoKeedy, 64, of San Bernardino died Jan.

9 of diabetes. Byron E. Kearne. 93, of Yucaipa died Jan. 2 of hardening of the arteries and blood vessels.

Julian G. Lopez, 76, of San Bernardino died Dec. 31, 1994 of heart disease. Lucille Owens, 89, of San Bernardino died Jan. 6 of heart disease.

LonnieM. Page, 71, of Bloomington died Jan. 8 of heart disease. Daniel Anthony Perez, seven months, of San Bernardino died Oct. 10, 1994, of sudden infant death syndrome.

Marie Isabel Perry, 88, of Colton died Jan. 12 of pneumonia. Emily Evelyn Pyle, 63, of Fontana died Jan. 1 of pneumonia. David Allen Slagle.

42, of Fontana died Jan. 2 of suicide. Isidra Vilches, 86, of Colton died Jan. 3 of heart disease. James D.

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