Sandy Everhart

Sandy Everhart entered into eternal life on August 30, 2010, peacefully at her home in Santa Paula.
She was born October 19, 1942 in Elmhurst, Illinois, and moved to California in 1959 with her family.
Sandy moved to Ventura County in the early 1970’s, where she able to fulfill her dream of living in the county and having horses. She passed her love of horses on to her daughter, Stacy. Sandy took pride in her garden and was happiest when spending time with her family and friends.
Throughout the years she was a member of SCSA, Fillmore Women’s Service Club and the Santa Paula Lions Club.
Sandy worked for the Santa Paula School District for 30 years. After retirement she wanted to do the Lords work and became employed at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Paula, were she was the office manager, faithful deacon and a bright light to whoever crossed her path. She will be remembered for her smiling face and helping hand to those she met.
Sandy was strong in her faith, always had a positive outlook and enjoyed living her life to the fullest.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Everhart) Patterson of Sacramento; brother Burt Edwards and wife Irene of Whittier; sisters Laurie Wirtjes and her husband Kenny of Covina, Connie Griffiths and her husband Cliff of Santa Paula and Robin Kittle and her husband Craig of Bakersfield; as well as numerous nieces and nephews who she loved and adored very much.
A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held Saturday September 11, 2010, 11:00 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church, 121 Davis St, Santa Paula.
Memorial donations may be made in honor of Sandy to the Deacons Fund at the First Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Ted Mayr Funeral Home, Ventura.
Condolences may be left at www.TedMayrFuneralHome.com.

Elizabeth (Betty) Lee Logan of Annapolis died July 16 at John Hopkins Hospital.
Betty was born on September 15, 1922, in Chehalis, Washington, to Maude and Edwin Furbush.
She graduated from Fillmore High School (Class of 1940) and attended University California, Berkeley for several years until the advent of WWII when she left to work in support of the war.
She was a Navy wife who took great pride in meeting any challenge that crossed her path. During her husband's post-Navy career with the U. S. Agency for International Development, she relished being a diplomat's wife and experiencing the adventures of living in foreign countries. She made life-long friends in France, the Philippines, and Indonesia, to name a few.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Wesley Logan, whom she married in 1947 and her grandson, John Wesley Logan, III.
Surviving are her children, Tracey Lee Logan of St. Mary's County, MD, John Wesley Logan, Jr. of Wilton, CT and Michelle Logan Mazanec of Arnold, MD and two grandchildren, Logan and Warren Mazanec, Jr.
A memorial Service was held on July 26 in St. Andrew's Chapel, USNA, Annapolis.

FHS Alumni Obituary courtesy Conway Spitler

Martha Jane Fanning

Martha Jane Fanning went to the Lord on July 10,2010 in Woodward, Oklahoma with family members at her side. Martha was born to Bert and Claudia Hubbell on April 19,1922 in Parsons, Kansas. She married Jess Fanning on June 5,1939.
Before moving to Woodward 10 years ago, Martha lived in Fillmore for almost 50 years. She attended the Assembly of God Church faithfully. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren and attending to her garden.
Martha is survived by her 5 children, daughters - Glenda (Dewey) Holdeman of Fort Supply, Okla., Donna (Burl) Womack of Woodward, Jessie Dittmer of Woodward, Judy (Dennis) Mackey of Ridgecrest, Cal., and son Mike (Brenda) of Piru, Ca. 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jess, her brother Jack Hubbell, her sisters Lola Davis, Cleota Trammel and Wilberta Fletcher. Also by her granddaughter Susan Baxter and great granddaughter Jessie Baxter.
Visitation will be at the Skillon-Carroll Mortuary in Fillmore on Friday July 16,2010 between 10:00am-12:00pm followed by graveside services at 2:00 pm at the Barsdale Cemetary with Brother Guinn officiating.
Following the service everyone is welcomed to join the family at Mike's house, 4311 Center St, Piru, to share their memories of Martha.

Trent Alane White

February 11, 1993 10:58 p.m. – May 16, 2010 5:19 a.m.
Mother - Amy Enriques, Step Father – Ray Enriques, and Grandmother – Madge Morris.
His hobbies included skateboarding, filming, hanging out skating with friends, making skate videos, and loving on his cat Bella.
A valuable asset taken so suddenly!
Memorial service will be held at Fillmore’s Two Rivers Skate Park - Saturday May 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

Elisa Jimenez Alcocer

Elisa Jimenez Alcocer of Piru, CA passed away on May 13, 2010 in the Santa Paula Hospital at the age of 84. Elisa was born in Los Angeles, CA to Elena & Augustin Jimenez on October 28, 1925. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gonzalez Alcocer, brothers Ramon Jimenez and Augustin Jimenez, sisters Belia Casarez and Maria Elena Rosales, and grandson Felix Oseguera Jr.

Elisa is survived by her son, Joseph Alcocer and wife Josphine of Piru, CA; daughter, Olivia Magallon and husband Joe Magallon of Fillmore, CA; daughter, Sonia Oseguera and husband Felix Oseguera residing in Orcutt, CA.

She will be missed dearly by her grandchildren; Joseph Alcocer and wife Julia of Ventura, CA; Sunshine Gray and husband Jeremy of Moorpark, CA; Mike Alcocer of Piru; Joe Magallon and wife April of Bakersfield, CA; Crystal Magallon of Fillmore, CA; Johnny Magallon and wife Clarissa of Bakersfield, CA; Nicole Oseguera of Orcutt, CA; Nathan Oseguera of Orcutt, CA; Briana Oseguera of Orcutt, CA.. There are 18 great-grandchildren that have been blessed with a gift of having spent time with their great-grandma Elisa.

She also leaves her sister Carolina Perez and husband Gabriel Perez of Westminster, CA and brother Roberto Jimenez and wife Delia of Pomona, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elisa had been a resident of Piru for over 60 years. Elisa worked for the Piru Citrus Association and for different nurseries and ranches in the area. When her husband passed away in 1967 she stayed at home and dedicated her life to raising her family. Elisa was a good cook and used to make her own cheese and bread at home. She liked the outdoors and enjoyed trips to Lake Piru and to the beach. She had an appreciation for nature and liked gardening and taking walks. Elisa loved shopping and was always ready for an outing to any store. Elisa was happiest when family came to visit and gather in her home.

We will hold close to our hearts the memories that we each have of Elisa. We thank her for her unconditional love and for always making us feel welcomed in her home.

The Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at 7:30p.m. at San Salvador Mission Church in Piru. The Funeral Mass Service will be held on Friday, May 21, 2010, at 9:00a.m. also at San Salvador Mission Church, 4045 E. Center Street, Piru, CA. Burial will take place immediately thereafter at Piru Cemetery. A potluck reception will follow funeral services at the San Salvador Church hall for family and friends.

Bobby Joe Buckman, born January 7, 1957 went home to be in Heaven April 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and two brothers and two sisters who will be there with open arms to great him.
He is survived by his brother Don Buckman and wife Earleen, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was born and raised in Ventura County.
Although Bobby had a very hard life he was always there when anyone needed him. He will be missed and always loved by all. May he rest in peace.
Memorial services will be Saturday May 8th at 2:00 pm at Heritage Valley Christian Fellowship 241 N. Mill St. in Santa Paula. Pastor Chip Northup officiating. Please come and say goodbye to Bobby.

Richard M. (Toolie) Palmer

Richard M. (Toolie) Palmer, age 94, went home to his Lord, Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Toolie was born on April 16, 1915 in Fillmore, Ca. to George and Tulip Palmer. He had one brother, Lawrence, who preceded him in death. While attending U.C. Santa Barbara, he met, fell in love with, and married Katherine Smith, his wife of 72 years.
Toolie loved sports and wanted to be a coach and educator. He attended Ventura College, University of San Francisco, and U.C. Santa Barbara. His first job after college was at the McKinley Home in Van Nuys where Toolie was a counselor and recreation director. Later, he was a physical education instructor, counselor, and coach for 32 years at Fillmore High School where he touched many students' lives. He was inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.
In retirement, Toolie got interested in Australian Bark Pictures. He has sold and given away many pictures that hang in Fillmore homes as well as homes around the world. Toolie and his wife Katherine traveled extensively and loved learning about new places and people. Slide shows of their travels have been a cherished and entertaining family tradition for many years.
Toolie is survived by his loving wife, Katherine, his son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Lois Palmer of Australia, his daughter, Paula Suttle of Fillmore, his grandchildren; Randy Suttle and his wife Lisa, Matt Suttle and his wife Linda, Kym Suttle Peritore, Justin and husband Ross Temby, great-grandchildren; Brina, Arin, Tate, Lauren, Christian, Thomas, William, Elizabeth, and Madeline.
Toolie will be greatly missed by his family and all the friends and students who were touched by his life. A memorial celebrating his life will be held at Faith Community Church, 355 D Street, Fillmore, Ca. 805-524-5564 on Saturday, May 1, at 11 a.m. When you've learned all you can learn, and taught all you can teach, you graduate. Happy Graduation, Toolie!