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RobertJ.Mackin,Jr.,Ph.D.
December 4, 1925 - October 17, 2019
Robert J. Mackin, Jr., Ph.D., died October 17,
2019 in Pasadena, California. Born in Little Rock,
Arkansas, December 4, 1925, Bob is survived by his
beloved wife Merrilee Fellows; his daughter Dana
Mackin Pilchik, son-in-law Evan Pilchik and their
daughter Evie; daughter DeeDee Vanderwater;
daughter Suzanne Goulding; sister Beverly Baetge
and her sons and families. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Robert James and Gladys
Mackin, and his son, Robert J. Mackin III.
He grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas where he
claimed to have enjoyed such boyhood activities
as squirrel hunting at the town dump. As a child
he delighted in numbers and set out to write
down ALL the numbers. He even made his car
odometer milestones a family affair. This love of
numbers took him far beyond Little Rock to Yale
University where he received a bachelor’s degree
in electrical engineering. His college education
was interrupted to serve in the US Army infantry
during World War II. He received both the Purple
Heart and the Bronze Star and served during the
Ardennes Offensive.
After graduation from Yale, Bob received his
Ph.D. in nuclear physics from Caltech. He worked
for the Office of Naval Research in Washington,
D.C. and at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in
Tennessee before joining NASA’s Jet Propulsion
Laboratory in Pasadena, California in 1962, retiring
in 1995. At JPL he managed the Space Sciences
Division and later, programs in biomedical and
energy technologies and in military research and
development. He was a mentor to many women
rising in the ranks at JPL, taking a sincere interest
in their professional growth. He wrote one book,
Current Knowledge of the Moon and Planets,
co-edited another, The Solar Wind, and authored
numerous articles.
He served on the Board of Huntington Medical
Research Institutes for 45 years and spent many
years on the Board of Directors for SRO Housing
(Single Room Occupancy Housing) in Los Angeles.
Bob enjoyed travel and was always actively
engaged with friends. His closest friends are those
with whom he skied, enjoyed wine tasting, played
tennis, sailed, backpacked, and attended musical
events and Caltech lectures. He and Merrilee
travelled to all continents except Australia and his
adventures include soloing as a private pilot and
touching whales in Baja. Throughout his life he
daily knew the current phase of the moon.
Bob was devoted to his family, especially his
daughter, Dana. His pleasure in everything she did- including her academic achievement becoming
a Clinical Psychologist at Dartmouth Hitchcock
Medical Center and faculty at the Medical School -
was exceeded only by his pleasure in her marriage
to Evan and the arrival of their daughter, Evening
(Evie).
Bob was a gentleman, a friend, a hero. He
passed away quietly with Merrilee and Suzanne at
his side, with a view of his treasured San Gabriel
Mountains and Pasadena architecture.The world is
better for the presence of Bob Mackin in it.Although
part of that light has gone out, his magical being
will guide us forever.
In lieu of flowers, we encourage you to consider
honoring Bob’s legacy with a gift to Huntington
Medical Research Institutes (HMRI) located at 686
S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105. Please
make your checks payable to HMRI or give online
at: http://www.hmri.org/give-now/.
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1-800-234-August 31, 1939 - October 25, 2019GOLDSHER, Joseph
MandellJoseph Mandell Goldsher, born
August 31, 1939, passedaway on
October 25, 2019. Loving and strong
husband, father, grandfather, brother,
uncle and friend. He had a great sense
of humor and an easy way of relating
to people from all walks of life. He
enjoyed sports, history and, more than
anything, Joe loved spending time
with his immediate and extended
family. He is survived by his wife of 49
years, Doreen, and his three children:
Hy, Genny, and Gregory. He is also
survived by his sister, Sherry Goldsher
Marsh and her family. Joe will be
deeply missed by any and all of us who
were touched by his life.Mount Sinai Memorial Parks -
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Mount Sinai Memorial Parks -
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http://www.mountsinaiparks.orgDAVIS, Joseph
(91), passed away on October 17,
2019 in Culver City. She is survived
by her children, Linda (Robert)
Popovich, Nancy (Paul) Sanders, Carol
(Santos) Echevestre, and Scott (Iris)
Aiboshi; grandchildren, Mark and
Brian Popovich, Nicolas (LaCrista)
Echevestre, Allyson, Leann, and
Camryn Aiboshi; great-grandchildren,
Aiden and Tyson Echevestre; and other
relatives.
A memorial service will be held
on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at
10:00AM at South Bay Community
Church, 2549 W. 190th St., Torrance.
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Rose Weiss: A Life Well Lived
Rose Beverly Weiss, born January
28, 1921, passedaway peacefully in
her home on August 22 2019. Rose’s
parents, Sam and Sadie Friedman,
emigrated from Lithuania during the
turn-of-the-century. Rose was the
third of four siblings and is survived by
her youngest brother, Ray Friedman.
All were born and raised in Detroit,
Michigan.
After meeting her soulmate David
Weiss in Detroit, they moved to
Southern California to raise a family.
She is survived by two sons: Cary and
Brian; a granddaughter Sarah Blum
Weiss; Sarah’s mother, Judi Blum Weiss,
two beautiful great-granddaughters,
Mya and Zoe; and Cary’s wife Kristin
Glover.
Rose started her creative
entertainment career in Detroit as a
puppeteer, singer and actress. She
also acted in musicals at the Jewish
community center in Detroit where
she met David. After moving to
Southern California, she continued her
entertainment career at Santa Monica
City College as an actress, make-up
artist and in wardrobe.
Rose was a pioneer as a make-up
artist in television when it was still in
black and white. Rose later became
ABC’s head costumer and wardrobe
artist for the Lawrence Welk show on
ABC TV. She worked there for 30 years
and considered the cast and crew as
her extended family. Each Christmas,
during the 1960s, Rose would go
with the Bob Hope USO tour as the
wardrobe and costume artist. While
with ABC, she had the privilege to work
on the Academy Awards show with
costume designer and wardrobe artist.
After her retirement, she
continued working into her 80s doing
commercials and reunion shows for
Lawrence Welk in Branson, Missouri,
and Escondido, California. During the
last 10 years, Rose became a member
of the Santa Monica emeritus gospel
choir and the Santa Monica emeritus
writing group. Rose was an exceptional
woman, and spent her final years
writingher autobiography called,
“My Unexpected Life.”Robert C. Markowitz
July 7, 1962 - October 29, 2019
Robert (Robbie) Markowitz passed away
suddenly in San Francisco. Born in Los Angeles,
the family moved to the San Fernando Valley
where he graduated Birmingham HS and earned
a degree from CSUN. He left the tech industry and
enjoyed his new life as MotoTireGuy.
He will be lovingly remember as the son of Marcia
& Joel Markowitz; big brother to Barrie (Markowitz)
Benton and Lauren (Markowitz) Neymark, uncle
to Dylan Neymark, boyfriend of Amonrut (Jenny)
Siriyarn, father figure to Anthony Shumskas, and
Zeta Beta Tau Gamma Beta Brother.Share a
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latimes.com/guestbooks(73), loving, dedicated, and much
beloved husband, father, uncle, friend,
and coach, passed away on October
26, 2019, in Los Angeles. Perennially
upbeat, he devoted his life to his
family, friends, and youth sports in
the local community. He is survived
by his wife, Patty Nakamura; children
Trisha and Melissa Nakamura; siblings,
Beatrice Mayetani and Gail (Dr. Robert)
Higashiyama; sister-in-law Arlene
Nakamura; nieces and nephews, Curtis
(Stephany) Nakamura, Kevin (Robin)
Mayetani, Traci (Wes) Toyofuku,
Holli (Curt) Holstein, Jessica (Richard
Otera) Higashiyama, and Dr. Nicole
Higashiyama; numerous great-nieces
and nephews, and other relatives.
A funeral service will be held on
Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:30 PM
at Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W.
166th St., Gardena. Also, the family
invites all friends for a Celebration, on
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 1:
PM at North High School Gym, 3620 W.
182nd St., Torrance.
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MitsuruJanuary 27, 1931 - October 29, 2019JOHNSTONE, JR., William
StevensonBeloved husband, father,
grandfather and friend, William
Stevenson Johnstone, Jr., 88, passed
away on October 29, inGlendale, CA,
after a long and brave battle with
Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was born in
Glendale on January 27, 1931, the
only and much-loved child of Bill
and Dorothy Johnstone. He attended
Glendale High School, graduated from
USC in 1952, and received his Juris
Doctorate from USC in 1957. He served
as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from
1952-1954.
Bill was deeply devoted to his
faith, his family, his friends, and his
USC Trojans. His greatest pride and
joy was always his family. Being an
avid outdoorsman, Bill shared with
them his love of fishing, hiking,
camping, and skiing in both the Rocky
Mountains and the High Sierras, along
with swimming and snorkeling in
Hawaii.
Bill was an active member of the
community,volunteeringhistime
and expertise to many organizations.
He was a partner at Hahn and Hahn
Law Firm in Pasadena (1957 – 2017),
joined the Tournament of Roses in
1960 and after 36 years of service was
selected as President (1996-1997)
and later as Chairman of the Rose
BowlManagement Committee.In
addition, he served as President of
the International Academy of Estate
and Trust Law,Chairmanofthe
California Estate Planning, Trust and
Probate Law Section of the California
State Bar, President of the Pasadena
Bar Association, President of the USC
Law Alumni Association, President
of the USC Student Bar Association,
and President of the Pasadena Girl’s
Club. He was co-author of California
Conservatorships and Guardianships,
wasamemberofKappaSigma
fraternity, and most proudly, he was an
Eagle Scout.
By example,Bill taughtthese
lessons: work hard and persevere,
be fair and honest, be helpful and
always look for the good in others, be
appreciative and respectful of all, live a
life of integrity, and leave every place
you go a better place than when you
arrived. In his life here on Earth, he did
just that.
Bill will be remembered by his
family for all of these qualities, but
mostly for his constant love and
devotion. He is survived by his wife
Lynne, daughters Jerrilynn Kline and
Jacquelyn Ratto, sons-in-law Jim Kline
and Anthony Ratto, grandchildren Kelli
Sarna (husband Lex), Jamie Kline (wife
Krysty), Kacie Kline, Andrew Ratto,
Alec Ratto, great-grandchildren Cooper
and Charlotte Sarna, step-son Mike
Hagedorn, and former wife Shirley
Johnstone.
Details of a memorial service will
be announced later. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to: Pasadena
Tournament of Roses Foundation, 391
S. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA
91184 or Yosemite Conservancy, 101
Montgomery Street, Ste. 1700, San
Francisco, CA 94104.latimes.com/placeobituaryTo place an obituary ad
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latimes.com/placeobituaryAugust 3, 1921 - October 25, 2019MATHESON, Kathryn Marie
Kathryn Marie Matheson, 98,
affectionately known as Kay by family
and friends, went to sleep peacefully
in the arms of Jesus on October 25,
surrounded by her family at home in
La Cañada. She was born on August
3, 1921 in St. Helena, California, to
Herbert and Anna White, and was
a great-granddaughter of Ellen and
James White,co-foundersofthe
Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Kay’s life of adventure began in 1923
when her missionary parents went
to China. For six years she and her
beloved baby sister Dorothy enjoyed
the exotic grandeur of the Orient. In
1929 the family returned to St. Helena
and enjoyed wonderful, joyous times
with the extended White family.
Herbert and Anna traveled across
the United States lecturing on Chinese
culture. They landed in Berrien
Springs, Michigan, at Emmanuel
Missionary College where Kay
attended high school. Sparks flew
when she met Barney Matheson who
was attending Adelphian Academy.
Kay’s family moved back to California
where she attended La Sierra College
and Barney soonfollowed.They
graduated in 1943. They also joined
their lives in marriage.
In 1950, Kay and Barney were called
to manage the Foods For Life health
food store in Glendale. In 1959 Kay
and Barney started their own business,
which became one of the most famed
and iconic of its kind, Full O’ Life
Natural Foods Market and Restaurant
in Burbank. It flourished for a half
century, closing earlier this year.
The restaurant’s Full O’Life
Vegeburger became a local legend. The
store was a go-to meeting place for
health-minded celebrities who would
visit from the nearby film studios. Kay
and actress Gloria Swanson became
fast friends and travel companions.
Shopping sprees in Beverly Hills and
spa days in Palm Springs were among
their frequent adventures.
Kay was full of life in so many ways.
She was a tireless health crusader
who lived to be almost 100 years
old. And, during her long lifetime,
she helped countless others to live to
their own full potential. She was an
early and lifelong champion of organic
gardening, pioneered by her father
Herbert C. White, and she helped
popularize the “Blue Zone” lifestyle of
healthy nutrition and fitness that is so
much in the news today.
Kay was a gourmet cook and she
and Barney often turned their La
Cañada home into a noisy banquet
hall for epic holiday dinners and other
get-togethers for family and friends.
Picnics at the beach or in the local
mountains were also prominent on the
Matheson family schedule.
Kay was full of fun as well as life. In
the 1960s, when many parents were
horrified by their children’s adoration
of the Beatles, Kay and Barney bought
tickets and went to see the Fab Four at
the Hollywood Bowl. They stood and
cheered along with the kids.
They avidly followed the Dodgers
and Rams. They owned horses and
took part in equestrian events. They
loved family vacations in Hawaii and
for many years owned their own
summer place at the foot of Diamond
Head in Waikiki. The Mathesons didn’t
confine their travels to the United
States. Kay and Barney and the kids
toured thewhole world,visiting
almost every continent.
Kay was strong and fit for almost
every day of her life. Even in old age
she was walking laps around the pool
at her house. When mobility became
an issue, she used a walker and kept
going. The last photograph of her,
taken just days before her death,
shows a woman who still is beautiful,
with bright mischief in her eyes and a
gorgeous smile on her face.
Kay was an active member of the
Community Adventist Fellowship in
Sierra Madre.
Her survivors include her children
and their spouses, Jim and Vicki
Matheson, and Cindy and Gary Moon,
and also her five grandchildren Mark,
Rochelle, Krista, Chris and Shannon,
and her five great-grandchildren
Chase, Leila, Tanner, Finley and Jack.
Kay was predeceased by her husband
Edward Byron (Barney) Matheson and
her daughter Patti.
Services are being arranged by
Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills. Viewing
is 3-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 3 at Forest
Lawn Mortuary at Hollywood Hills.
Services are at 12:30 pm, Monday, Nov.
4 at Church of the Hills, Forest Lawn
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May 26, 1942 - October 23, 2019MORCOS, Darlene Ann
It is with great sadness that the
family of Darlene Morcos announces
her sudden passing on Wednesday,
October 23, 2019 in Santa Monica.
Darlene will be lovingly remembered
by her husband of 57 years, Atalla
Morcos, and their 4 daughters and
grandchildren.Darlene grew up in Venice, CA, and
graduated from Santa Monica High
School in 1960. Raising her family
in the San Fernando Valley, she also
spent over 35 years working alongside
her husband at their Santa Monica
business, Westwood Appliance.A Memorial for Darlene will be held
on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at
11:00 a.m. at St. John Eudes Catholic
Church.July 22, 1924 - October 15, 2019MILLER, Robert W.
Born in Buhl, Minnesota, Bob Miller
died of Alzheimer’s at age 95 in Palos
Verdes, CA. A Harvard Physics major at
18, a cellist for the Harvard Orchestra
at 19, a WW2 weather-radar research
lieutenant for the Army Air Corps in
his early 20s, and a cum laude Harvard
Business School graduate at 25, Bob’s
life began with discipline and zeal and
never let up. For his first 35 post-war
years, Bob served in a multitude
of high-technology management
positions with Ford Motor Company,
Raytheon and TRW. Upon professional
retirement in his early 60s, Bob spent
the next 30 years of his amazing
vocational lifeas anon-salaried
founder and president of the Chamber
Orchestra of the South Bay, nurturing
that institution from infancy into a
nationally-recognized professional
symphony that thrives to this day. Bob
is survived by his sons Philip, Stephen,
and Peter, and his daughter-in-law
Angie. As so justly deserved for a man
of such remarkable accomplishments,
Bob was blessed with his last wish: to
die peacefully in his home, under the
compassionate care of two full-time,
live-in family caregivers.
A memorial service will be held
Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 1
PM, at The Neighborhood Church, 415
Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates,
CA 90274. In lieu of flowers, please
make a donation to The Neighborhood
Church.September 3, 1939 - October 23, 2019MILLER, John Michael
John Michael Miller (Johnny, Mike,
J.M.) was born in Glendale, California,
to Ann Fitzpatrick Miller and W.
Owens Miller.John Michael died at
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
after surgery for cancer following a
brave nine-month fight. A private
burial service was held at Holy Cross
Cemetery in Culver City.John Michael grew up in La Jolla and
learned to love the ocean and went
surfing, body surfing and skin diving
constantly. He helped instill the love
of the ocean in his brothers, sisters and
friends.John Michael graduated from Loyola
High School class of 1958 and later
from San Diego State University. He
was a life-long SDSU Aztec fan.John Michael married the love of
his life Dorothy Grace King (Dottie)
in 1981. They traveled the world and
enjoyed sharing wine and food with
family and friends. They resided for
many years on the beach in Playa Del
Rey and later split their time with a
winter home in the desert.After college John Michael
embarked on a career in marketing
and advertising, first with Proctor and
Gamble then with J. Walter Thompson.
After retiring from his advertising
career John Michael co-founded and
operated a textile fabrication business,
High Life.JohnMichael graduallybecame
an expert in wines and educated his
family and friends.He hosted wine
seminars and tastings at Mission Hills
Country Club in Rancho Mirage where
he and Dottie were members.John Michael is survived by his wife,
sisters, brothers and numerous grand
and great-nieces and nephews. The
world will be a smaller place without
John Michael.August 27, 1923 - October 14, 2019STINSON, Kenneth Thomas
Kenneth Thomas Stinson, age 96,
of Thousand Oaks, CA, passedaway
on October 14, 2019. He was born
August 27, 1923, in Clark, SD. Kenneth
and Leila Mae Smith were married on
April 8, 1949 and were together 51
years until her death in 2001. Ken
graduated from CSUN with a Masters
in Education and had a successful
careeras ascienceteacher and
counselor at Cleveland High School.
He was a WWII Navy veteran, husband,
father, and a consummate host and
storyteller. He took great pleasure in
his handyman work and playing golf.
He will be dearly missed. Thanks to
Robyn Berkenfeld of Pacific Senior
Care for her loving companionship
and Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara
Memory Care for their extraordinary
care. Surviving family members: sister
Alice Holman, daughters Sheri Stinson
Auty (David), and Karen Sue Sorg
(Michael); grandchildren Melisa Janay
Gleason(Joseph), Brianne Naomi
Snook (Christopher),and Delaney
Leila Stinson; and great-grandchildren
Rylan Paul Gleason, Camden Kenneth
Gleason, and Beckett Michael Snook.
Predeceased family include wife Leila
Mae Stinson and son Brian James
Stinson.
A private graveside service will be
held on November 18, 2019 at the
Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in
Camarillo, CA.September 1928 - October 2019SCHNEIDER, Frank Phillip
Frank passed away peacefully after
complications during a heart valve
replacement procedure at a vibrant age
of 91. He grew up in Venice, CA, with
parents Harriet and Phillip Schneider.
Frank was a proud graduate of Cal
(UC Berkeley) earning both bachelors
and masters degrees in Architecture.
Frank married Carol Diem and spent
most of his life raising 4 children, and
managing his own firm, Schneider
Architects & Associates in Hollywood,
CA. They loved tennis & bridge and
were longtime members of the LA
Tennis Club. They later retired to the
home Frank designed, a tasteful post
& beam barn inspired contemporary,
in Newport Beach, CA, where they
loved spending time with family on
and off the court. In recent years,
Frank enjoyed pickleball, painting and
maintaining his lovely gardens. Frank
is survived by his loyal daughters, Tracy
and Lisa, and cherished grandchildren,
Brittany, Laura, Lauren, Skyler, and
Katie, having lost his adored sons,
Randy and Cliff, and recently Carol, his
beloved wife of 68 years.Mount Sinai Memorial Parks -
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June 17, 1966 - September 10, 2019PEIMAN, Michele Suzanne
Michele put up a good fight but
went to be with the Lord on September
10, 2019. She is survived by her father,
Nate Peiman; daughter, Taira Graves;
grandson, Kyler Graves and numerous
family members.
Michele spent most of her career in
Human Resources and was very good
at her job. Most currently working for
Sunkist as the HR Director. She had a
passion for life and loved her family
very much.
Michele’sCelebration ofLifeis
being held on November 3 at Oak Park
Community Center located at 1000 N.
Kanan Road in Oak Park from 12pm-
4pm. In lieu of flowers, Michele’s family
is requesting donations be made in her
name to any animal charity.(58), passed away on October
26, 2019 in Huntington Beach. She
was predeceased by her father, Art
Nishisaka, and her brother, Randy
Nishisaka, and is survived by her
mother, Yuriko Nishisaka; sister,
Merrie Nishisaka, and brother, Scott
(Aileen) Nishisaka; nephews, Brent
and Mark, nieces, Kylie and Morgan;
great-nephews, Brandon and Ryan;
and great-niece, Ava Nishisaka, Aunt
Haruko Sanada; also survived by many
relatives.
A funeral service will be held on
Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 3:00PM
at Senshin Buddhist Temple, 1311 W.
37th Street, Los Angeles.
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RitsukoHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City,
CA, Grave 21, double plot, care &
maintenance, 2 entombment upper
and lower, 2 vaults, flower vase, Holy
Rosary Section F, Hollywood Catholics
Resting place, must be catholic or
baptized catholic. Near Bing Crosby,
Jimmy Durante, Fred McMurray,
Rosalind Russell, Dennis Day,
Lawrence Welk, and many, many more
Hollywood celebrities. Asking $12,00 0
or best offer. Call 310-600-3953.Cemetery Lots/CryptsS. William Yost (Bill) passedaway
peacefully on October 29th, 2019.
Bill will be deeply missed by Anne,
his beloved wife and best friend of 33
years, and their special dog Hercules.
Survived by sister, Lee Sax (Don) and
children Julie Vicari (Jim), Nancy Yost
(Virginia Thackwell), Jan Lastort (Mike)
and Todd Yost. Preceded in death by
parents Marian and Stewart Yost and
son, Steven.
As an adjunct professor at The
Anderson School of Management at
UCLA, Bill was named Outstanding
Teacher of the Year 7 times and
Businessweek named him one of the
best professors of entrepreneurship in
the U.S. Before teaching, Bill’s career
spanned 30+ years in officer-level
positions in industries ranging from
energy exploration to aerospace
engineering, plus 4 years as a
presidential appointee under Gerald
Ford. Bill received his BA in Geology
from UC Berkeley, MBA from UCLA
and Doctorate from Harvard. Bill may
be best known for his booming laugh,
ebullient personality and handlebar
moustache. He and Anne loved to
travel, hike, ski, sail, play with their
dogs and celebrate life. They both say
they made each other better people.
In lieu of flowers,memorials
preferred to the Palm Springs Animal
Shelter (www.psanimalshelter.org).YOST, S. William
December 16, 1925 - October 7, 2019VRANA, Richard William
RichardVrana (93),
beloved husband, father
and grandfather passed
away on October 7, 2019
after a brief illness with loved ones by
his side.
A true member of “The Greatest
Generation,” Richardwasbornin
Wahoo Nebraska. A veteran of WWII,
he proudly served in the USMC in the
Pacific.
After the war he returned to NE for a
brief time then moved to CA where he
worked in Aerospace for more than 45
years, retirng in 1992.
He married the love of his life, Linda
in 1962. Together they raised two sons
in Simi Valley, CA.
Richard loved life, his family, music,
animals, gardening and nature. He
was an avid hobbyist, and collector.
He loved to travel and took his family
on trips throughout the US and
overseas. He is survived by wife Linda,
sons Daniel and David, grandsons
Aaron (Megan), Nicholas, Joshua and
Matthew.He is predeceased by his
parents and infant brother.
Memorial service will be held Nov.
2, 2019 at the Old Simi Valley Church
located at the Strathearn Park, in Simi
Valley CA.Interment December 16,
2019 at Riverside National Cemetery,
Riverside CA. In lieu of flowers please
consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s
Association or Veterans of Foreign
Wars.Dr. Arlene Belinda Towns was born
January 12, 1961 in Los Angeles,
California. She died peacefully in her
sleep on August 19, 2019 at the age of
58 after a long fight against metastatic
breast cancer.
Belinda’s early life was in Los
Angeles.She shared a loving home
with her parents Bernadine and Walter
Towns and her brother Rick. Her family
encouraged excellence in education.
She attended Stanford University,
September 1978-June 1982,
graduating with a Bachelor’s degree.
Later, atthe UCLA School of
Medicine, she received her Doctor of
Medicine (MD) degree on December
11, 1987. On June 10, 1988 she
received a Master of Public Health.
Dr. Towns served as the Director of
the Urban Initiative at Charles R. Drew
University and Regional Director for
HOPE Worldwide’s “HOPE for Kids”
Program.
In 2001 she was appointed as part
of the Los Angeles County Department
of Health Services to the South Service
Planning Area (SPA) as the Area Health
Officer serving the cities of Compton,
Lynwood, Paramount and the Leimert
Park, Watts,Hyde Park, Adams,
Jefferson Park, south Vermont and
Crenshaw District communities of Los
Angeles.
She married the love of her life,
Douglas Jackson, in 2005 and moved to
Seattle. They have one son, Nicholas.
Arlene Belinda Towns was a woman
of faith and deep religious conviction
that, along with family and friends,
sustained her throughout her life.
She is survived by her husband and
son, herparents, her brother, aunt,
nephew, cousins and a host of beloved
relatives and friends.TOWNS, Arlene Belinda,
M.D.