Deceased And Missing Classmates

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The Following Information About Some of Our Deceased Classmates and Friends of the Class of 1956 Was Sent to Us in Memory of Those Who Have Preceded Us. Thank You For Your Thoughtfulness and For Sharing.

Caroline Carballo Means, Larry D. Firebaugh, Fred Regis Kushon, Phillip Dean Ritter and Carole Skelton Murphy's husband, Bill Murphy, Peter Arnold Bunch, Elmer Raymond Carr

Bill Murphy loses his battle against melanoma at 65

By Ed Zieralski
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

May 18, 2004

Perhaps the truest testament to Bill Murphy is the
area at Lake Wohlford simply known as Murphy's Rocks.

Jack Murphy once had a stadium named after him.
"Lunker" Bill Murphy had his rockpile, where the
fishing legend once caught the huge bass that earned
him his celebrated nickname.

Murphy, who owned and operated a dental lab in Santee,
died Sunday at his home in El Cajon after a courageous
battle with melanoma. He was 65 and was at home with
his wife and family when he died.

"He was unconscious, in a coma, but he suddenly woke
up and looked at me before he died," Carole Murphy
said. "It was like a blessing. He turned and looked at
me as he was dying."

Murphy's last fishing trip was in December at Wohlford
with his good friend Gene Dupras, a man Murphy always
praised for catching that 20-pound, 4-ounce bass in
1985 at Lake Hodges, a nontrout lake. Murphy's best
bass was a 17-pound, 1-ounce largemouth from San
Vicente, but he spent his fishing career searching for
a world-record bass.

"Bill Murphy was a legend, and he'll be sorely missed
here," said Jay Cowan, supervising ranger at Lake
Wohlford. "He had such a unique way of fishing, more
like a scientist than a fisherman. I've been here 30
years, and I've never seen anyone approach fishing the
way he did. He was old school. He never showboated his
catches. He didn't have a fancy bass boat. He just
knew how to catch bass."

Longtime friend Don Smith of Point Loma said Murphy
"is the guy who made San Diego lakes famous."

"Bill's influence on bass fishermen all over the world
is incalculable," Smith said.

Smith said Murphy's book, "In Pursuit of Giant Bass,"
recruited devoted disciples to big-bass fishing.
Murphy poured all of his fishing secrets learned over
a lifetime into what is considered today as the Bible
for big-bass angling.

The late Henry "Red" DeZeeuw, a mentor of Murphy's,
once said Murphy had the two qualities necessary to be
a big-bass fisherman – "patience and consistency."

Jim Brown, who retired last year as city lakes
manager, said Murphy learned his bass-fishing lessons
well from the likes of Brown's father, Mike, along
with DeZeeuw and Bill "Pappy" Wade.

"There was a huge period of time there from the 1960s
to the 1980s when Bill Murphy was recognized as the
most dominant big-bass fisherman in the country,"
Brown said.

Larry Bottroff, who recently retired as the city lakes fisheries biologist, said: "He was one of the best fishermen I can remember. There was a time when every time he came in, he had a 7-, 8-, or 9-pound bass. It was amazing. He was fishing structure and spots before there were graphs. He just really knew the lakes and the fish."

Carole and Bill Murphy celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary on May 5. He is survived by his wife and four children, Suzi (Murphy) Sardina, 42, of Santee; Gary Murphy, 33, of San Diego; Linda Saffer, 41, El Cajon; and Kristi Murphy, 19, El Cajon.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
the Chapel of Roses at Glen Abbey Mortuary and
Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road in Bonita. A Navy
veteran, Murphy will be buried with full military
honors at a site near the Lake of Dreams, Carole
Murphy said.

Peter Arnold Bunch
Born in California on Jun. 19, 1937 Departed on May 12, 2004 and resided in Williamsburg, VA.

Visitation:	Monday May 17, 2004
Service:	Wednesday Jul. 14, 2004
Cemetery:	Arlington National Cemetery
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RADM Peter Arnold Bunch, US Coast Guard (Retired)

Rear Admiral Peter Arnold Bunch, US Coast Guard (Retired), 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, at Hospices House of Williamsburg. A native of Oxnard, CA, he had been a resident of Williamsburg for the past ten years.

He retired from the U. S. Coast Guard in June of 1994 after a career that spanned thirty-five years. After graduating from the Coast Guard Academy in 1959, he continued his education and received a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA. Tours of duty included ten years aboard the cutters home ported in Boston and San Francisco; shore duties included being Chief of Coast Guard Naval Engineering, San Francisco, and Chief of Staff Coast Guard District Honolulu, HI. He was promoted to Flag Rank in 1989 serving as Commander Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific and subsequently, Chief, Office of Engineering, Logistics and Development, Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington DC. Throughout his career he received numerous awards including the Coast Guard Legion of Merit.

One of his favorite hobbies was golf. He was an avid golfer and served on the executive board of the Home Owners Association in his local community.

Surviving members of his family include his wife, Lynne Bunch; children, William Charles Bunch of Scottsdale, AZ, and Lisa Bunch Martin of Monroe, ME; grandchildren, Jenna Loren, Tyler William, Abigail Jeanne, and Kashmir Nicole; and mother, Rita Bunch of Cocoa Beach, FL.

A memorial service will be held Monday evening, May 17, 7:00 pm at Nelsen Funeral Home in Williamsburg, VA. There will be a reception and visitation, at the funeral home, until 9 pm.

Interment in Arlington National Cemetery on July 14 at 9 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Suite 154, 895 Middle Ground Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606, attn: Williamsburg Unit.

Dean Ritter, Class of 1955, Dies of Cancer.

Were sorry to report the sad news of the passing of

Dean Ritter on August 5th. He will be buried in

Poulsbo, Washington, next to his mother.

Sincerely, all of Dean’s family

You probably knew Dean.....he was a year ahead of us.

He died of cancer. He was married for years to my

best friend from high school. I don't want anymore

people to die.........Carole

In Memory Of A Good Teacher And A Good Friend Of The Class of 1956:

Joan G. Bahns

'Flights of angels have sang thee to thy rest.' -Author unknown

Joan Gertrude Bahns, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, died peacefully at home on Aug. 25, 2004. She joins her husband, Kenneth, who journeyed before her in 2002. Heaven is a little brighter now. Joan was born in Gardner, Maine, on March 21, 1932. She took on life with ferocity and a positive attitude that inspired all of us who had the honor of knowing and loving her. She loved a good tan, gardening, the beach, her friends and the English language.

At the age of 22, she graduated from Boston University and drove from the East Coast to California, where she went to work at Oxnard High School and taught English literature for the next 35 years. She received a master's degree in journalism from USC in 1962. William Shakespeare was her man; no doubt they are exchanging some excellent slings and arrows. Joan leaves behind her daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell of Salinas, Margaret Jensen of Weiser, Idaho, and Susan Bahns of Oxnard; and five grandchildren, Travis and Jacob Mitchell of Salinas, and Paige, Turner and Sarah Jensen of Weiser, Idaho.

The Bahns family would like to thank the many friends of Joan who nurtured her life and spirit as the end drew near, with special thanks to Sonia Nickolaus, Jack and Marlene Martin, Doug and Jean Jereska, and Grace Peters. Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. An appreciation of English literature and Joan's desire to enlighten the next generation may be passed on in the form of donations to the Joan G. Bahns Memorial Scholarship, c/o Oxnard High School, 1690 Universe Circle, Oxnard, CA 93030.

David Core, 66, died at his home in Ingleside, Texas, of an apparent heart attack on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004.

Mr. Core came to Oxnard as a child in 1947 from Paris, Ark., and was a graduate of Oxnard High School. He was a plumbing contractor in Oxnard before moving to Texas a few years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie of Springfield, Mo., and their daughter, Amy; sons Danny and Kenny of Nevada, Andrew of Lompoc, Calif., and Billy of Virginia; daughters Caroline Brousseau of Reno, Nev., and Jennifer Abram of Port Hueneme; brother, James of Bishop, Calif.; and grandchildren, Tera, Tonya, Tiffany and Ethan Core, Shawn Brousseau, and Trevor, Shelby and Evon Abram.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura.

Personal Note: David's big smile is what most of us remember. It was a warm, sincere smile that brightened our days. There is no doubt that his family and close friends will miss him greatly. I haven't seen David since High School; I am unable to explain why I have this feeling of great loss. David was a good guy. I do not believe that he ever had a single enemy in High School. From personal experience, I can tell you that was an incredible accomplishment. May God rest his soul.

Frank Edward Floyd has lost his lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Frank's wife, Freda Morgan Floyd, was a member of the class of 1955.

Frank Edward Floyd

Frank Edward Floyd, 65, of Escondido passed over on Dec. 27, 2004, after a lengthy illness of Alzheimer's disease, at Edgemoor Hospital in Santee, Calif.

Dad was born in Charleston, Ark., in 1939. From there, he and his family moved to Ventura, where they lived until 1972. He then became a resident of San Diego County until his death. At the age of 16, he joined a car club, the Motor Monarchs of Ventura. Dad graduated from Ventura High School in 1957. His passion was restoring old cars and for many years he raced midget cars all through Southern California. He retired as an operating engineer in 1996.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Freda Floyd of Escondido, Calif; children, Shelly Ann Ortiz of Scio, Ore., Terry Lynn Sanders of Escondido, Calif., Tammy Dean Pauley of Escondido, Calif., Tom Ray Floyd of Ventura, Scott Edward Floyd of Oak View, and Dorianne Maurer of Lebanon, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Dad will be greeted at the gates of heaven by his mother, Doris Floyd; father, TB Floyd; and brothers, Bill Floyd and Thomas Ray Floyd. He will be cremated.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, Ivy Lawn Memorial Park. He had a good run and will be greatly missed.

12-30-04

· Jerry Edwards passed away after being diagnosed with malignant melanoma with metastases and only lived two weeks after diagnosis. Kay Drummond Hensley provided this sad news.

Bobby Glenn O'Quinn

Bobby Glenn O'Quinn, 66, of Oxnard passed away suddenly on Feb. 24, 2005.

Bobby was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Everton, Ark., to Ona and Berta O'Quinn. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather will be missed dearly. He was an awesome father and grandfather; we love you!

Bobby is survived by his wife, Abigail O'Quinn; sons, Danny O'Quinn (Maria) of Oxnard, Mike O'Quinn of Camarillo, Rafael Roman (Kelly) of Oxnard, Javier Roman of Oxnard, and Ignacio Roman of Oxnard; brother, Ward O'Quinn of Missouri; sisters, Joyce Rivers and Virginia Weatherman, both of Missouri; grandson, Alijah Roman; and numerous friends.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at Conrad-Carroll Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 1, at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park, Ventura. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary, 401 W. Channel Islands Blvd., Oxnard, 1-805-487-4911.

Joseph Eugene Kershaw, Class of 1956

Joe Kershaw died on May 26, 2005, after a brief illness.

Joe was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo. He moved to Oxnard with his mother and father in 1945 just after World War II. He graduated from Oxnard High School in 1956 and received an athletic scholarship from University of Southern California to play baseball. After accepting the scholarship, he reconsidered and signed a professional baseball contract with the Kansas City Athletics. He played for two years until an injury forced him to retire.

In 1959, he joined the Oxnard Police Department and worked there until 1965. In 1965, he became an investigator for the District Attorney's Office of Ventura County. Shortly after joining the DA's Office, he went back to school and earned his bachelor's degree in psychology and criminal justice from La Verne College. He then went on to earn his master's degree in criminal justice from California Lutheran University. After 27 years with the DA's Office, he retired as a senior investigator in 1992.

He moved to Coarsegold, Calif., with his wife, Judy, in 1992 and resided there until his death. Joe was a longtime hot-rodder and enjoyed working on cars. He was also an avid airplane enthusiast. He loved to travel and considered Yosemite his favorite place to visit. Through his life, Joe met many people and made a great number of friends. On behalf of Joe, his family would like to sincerely thank those who offered their prayers, cards, phone calls and e-mails during his short battle. Joe was loved by us all and will be missed tremendously.

Joe is survived by his wife, Judy Kershaw of Coarsegold, Calif.; daughters, Kathy Kershaw of Las Vegas, Nev., and Nancy Yamamoto (Dean) of Oxnard; son, Scott Kershaw (Patsy) of Oxnard; sister, Mary Louise Mullen (Barry) of Oxnard; grandchildren, Melissa Herrera, Joey Herrera, Deidre Davis, Anthony Yamamoto, DJ Taylor, Mykella Kershaw, Michael Taylor, Joseph Kenji Yamamoto; and four great-grandchildren.

A private memorial service will be held on Friday, June 3. A gathering will be held on Saturday, June 4, at the home of Mary Louise Mullens to celebrate Joe's life. All friends and family are invited. For more information, call 1-805-485-7128 or 1-805-988-1264. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Lung Association in the name of Joseph Kershaw.

Thomas H. Russell, O.U.H.S. Class of 1950

GLASGOW - An open house will be held Saturday at the residence of Thomas H. Russell, 416 West Cherry Street, Glasgow, in his memory. Mr. Russell will be cremated.

Mr. Russell died sudden at his home on Wednesday, June 29, 2005. He was 74.

Mr. Russell was born Feb. 1, 1931 in Parsons, Kan. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Upon retirement, the Russell family moved to Glasgow, where they have lived for almost 20 years. Mr. Russell was a Kentucky Colonel and a pioneer family of Barren County. His ancestor was Henry Dixon for whom Dixon Cave in Mammoth Cave is named.

Mr. Russell is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Russell; two daughters: Vicki Gail Russell of Glasgow, and Ruth Russell of Atascadero, Calif.; one grandson: Jason Russell of Glasgow; one granddaughter: Margaret Ann Russell-Spaethe of Atascadero, Calif.; one brother-in-law: James C. Harkey of Glasgow; two nephews: Daniel Russell of Illinois and James Harkey III of California; and several cousins.

Max Lundberg, Class of 1955, O.U.H.S.

Max Lundberg passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Camarillo on Aug. 19, 2005, two days shy of his 69th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Pat Lundberg, and brother, Jon.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gayle; children, Thomas (wife Helen) and Wendy (husband Craig); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Robert Hernandez, Desiree, Robert Zamora, Christine, Ian and Sarah.

Max worked for GTE for 42 years. He often said, "How lucky I am to have a job I love." The job brought him in contact with new and interesting people, which is what he enjoyed. When Max was a young man, he enjoyed camping and target shooting with his buddies. Over the years, he grew sick of sleeping on the ground and said he should build a cabin that he, his family and friends could enjoy.

In 1962, Max and friend Ted Hammond found a spot in the mountains of Lockwood Valley, and with the help of his family and friends, he was able to build his cabin. He shared his love of nature, target shooting, snow play, motorcycle riding and great meals.

Max retired from GTE in 1999 and continued to enjoy the mountains. He volunteered his time helping at barbecues and barn sales, raising funds for the Ridge Route Museum Historical Society. He was also planning to attend his 50th Oxnard High School class reunion.

He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29, at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park, 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo, CA 93010; phone 1-805-482-1959.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ridge Route Museum Historical Society, P.O. Box 684 Frazier Park, CA 93225.

08-25-05

George catching fish.

George R. Jackson, 1938-2005

George R. Jackson passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband and father with a quick wit and will be remembered with love by his family and friends.

George was born in Rhode Island. His family moved to California in 1953. George graduated from Oxnard High School in Oxnard, CA; Ventura College in Ventura, CA and SFSU in San Francisco, CA.

His career included positions with Raytheon, Pan American World Airways at the Nevada Test Site and a 30 year career with Bechtel, Inc. His favorite position was with the Central Artery/Tunnel project in Boston, MA (AKA: the Big Dig). He received recognition for his work using graphic design systems from many places including the Smithsonian.

George was very active in the communities where his career took him. Among his activities were representing the city of Pleasant Hill, CA, on the Airport Advisory committee for seven years; president of the Old Colony Sportsman Club in Pembroke, MA; and chair person for SCLH Community Association’s board nomination committee.

George was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed sport and fly fishing, duck hunting, skeet shooting, trap and sporting clays. George achieved many awards for skeet shooting including a championship at the Pacific Rod and Gun Club in San Francisco.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia; daughters, Judy Anderson of Reno and Jill Kiar of Concord; his son, George B. Jackson of Phoenix, AZ; his mother, Evelyn Jackson of San Andreas, CA; brother, Donald F. Jackson of Paradise, CA; his sister, E. Doreen Brown of Brookings, OR; and his Grandchildren: Jahan P. Marcu, Jessica Jensen, Jason Jackson, Jonathan Jackson, Briel Anderson and Jeffery L. Anderson II;

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, August 14, 2005, in the Presentation Hall at the Kilaga Springs Lodge in Sun City Lincoln Hills.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations, in George’s name, to be sent to Vitas Hospice 3841 N. Freeway Blvd. Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95834, or the American Cancer Society.

William T. "Billy" Dean, Class of 1955

William T. Dean, 69, of Camarillo passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005, in the comfort of his home.

Our dad was born in Portsmouth, Va., on Feb. 3, 1936, and had been a resident of the Oxnard area for more than 50 years. He graduated from Oxnard High School in 1955, and had a lifelong career as a lather in the construction business. He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957, and was stationed in Germany.

He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Jean and Henry Fellow; sister, Virginia Vizena; and son Billy.

He is survived by his daughter, Karla Dean of Los Angeles; son Michael and wife Julie of Camarillo; and brother-in-law, Nicolas Vizena of Oberlin, La. Additionally, he is survived by three granddaughters, Atiya, Priscilla, and Maria; and one grandson, Eric; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In accordance with our father's desires, no memorial will be held.

We will have his ashes spread in the ocean near Mugu Rock, where his son Billy's ashes were spread.

A donation can be made to the American Heart Association in memory of our father. We thank you all of you who have ever been a friend to our father.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 629 South A St., Oxnard; phone 1-805-486-9148.

09-17-05

Nancy Corridon Wallis, Class of 1956.

Nancy E. Wallis, 67, passed away on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, in Ventura. Nancy was born April 2, 1938, in Burbank, Calif. She had been a Ventura County resident for 50 years, coming from Burbank. Nancy worked as a loan officer and as a business manager. She loved to raise and show cocker spaniels.

Nancy was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Edith Wallis; brother, Robert Molloy; and mother, Nancy Young.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Robert S. Wallis; daughter Linda Brassfield; son-in-law, Chris Brassfield; brother George Corridon; sister-in-law Carol Corridon; brother Harold Molloy; sisters-in-law Arlene Molloy and Hanna Molloy; granddaughter, Shawna Morgan, and her husband, Kelly Morgan; great-grandson, Cayden Morgan; son, Robert Wallis Jr.; daughters Shani, Shellie and Shannon; sister- and brother-in-law Patricia Ramey; brother-in-law, Robert Chaffee; father-in-law, Sherman Wallis; brother-in-law Steven Wallis; six nephews; and five nieces.

I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day.

If my passing has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much. Good friends, good times, A loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free.~author unknown

Memorial donations can be made to the American Spaniel Club Foundation, 30 Cardinal Loop, Crossville, TN 38555-5899.

Arrangements are under the direction of Conrad-Carroll Mortuary, 401 W. Channel Island Blvd., Oxnard.

David M. Hoslett, Class of 1956

Hoslett, David M.
1937 - 2005

David M. Hoslett died suddenly in his home in Camarillo Springs on Dec. 10, 2005. David was born on Aug. 2, 1937, in Los Angeles to Harry and Gertrude Hoslett. He was raised as a farmer on the Oxnard Plain. He was a very outgoing person and loved his family and horses. He enjoyed his many travels throughout the world. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Diana; son, Christopher (wife Rebecca) Hoslett of Fillmore; daughter, Deborah Brown-Gutierrez of Oxnard; grandchildren, Caitlan and Chelsey Hoslett of Fillmore and Vanessa, Veronica, Davina, Demetrio, and Mariah, all of Oxnard; brother, Al Warren (wife Lorrie) Hoslett of Stockton; as well as four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, in the Camarillo Springs Country Club Village Clubhouse, 801 Camarillo Springs Road. Published in the Ventura County Star from 12/14/2005 - 12/17/2005.

Calvin Beverage, Class of 1956

"Calvin W. Beverage passed away June 22, 2007, after a brief battle with cancer. Cal was born Dec. 28, 1938, and was a lifetime resident of Oxnard.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Karin; son Brad, and his family; wife, Wendy; son Zachary; daughter, Taylor; sister Patsy and brother, Sandy and their families.

A graduate of Oxnard High School in 1956, he had many careers but was most proud of his time as an industrial mechanics and math teacher at Oxnard College, where in 1985 the Board of the Ventura County Community College District honored him with the Wallace Stevens Award for excellence in teaching. No services are planned. Please sign the guest book at obits.VenturaCountyStar.com"