James Collier Cummings, Jr., passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at the Irvine Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1942 to James Cummings, Sr. and Dona Raborn. James graduated from high school and went to the Army to serve his country.
He will be forever loved and greatly missed.
(Calimesa, CA) | Date of Publication: 04 Feb 2021
November 3, 1917- November 13, 2004
Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Lebanon St. Peter Cathedral, 333 S. San Vicente in Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 18 at 10 am, for Arline L. Tobey. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W. Slauson Ave. in Culver City. Visitation was at Ross, Burke & Knobel Mortuary in Reno, Nevada on Tuesday, November 16.
Born on Nov. 3, 1917 in Burbank to George and Hazel Thomson Stripe, Arline died on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno. She was 87.
Arline worked with her husband in the family business as a bookkeeper. Arline was a dedicated housewife who loved to travel. She enjoyed taking cruises with her husband and was very active with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Winifred Stripe Krause and brother, William S. Stripe.
Arline is survived by her husband, Nason A. Tobey of Reno; son, Richard Tobey of Missoula, Mont.; daughters, Dottie Bower of Idaho and Patty Lydick of Reno; sister, Margie Muterspaugh of Castaic; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The Inyo Register, Bishop, California, November 18, 2004
1944 - 2016
RUFFELL, Daniel Wain born May 22, 1944 Burbank, California. Passed away on April 30, 2016, Tucson Arizona. Leaving behind his loving family, Julie wife of 51 years; three children, Jaime, Christina, Geoff; five grandchildren,, Zachary, Savannah, Collin, Kealy and Jake; one great-grandson, Zachary.
Daniel and his wife owned a construction company for 50 years. Danny and Julie were in the process of building their dream home at the time of his passing. Danny loved music, dancing and spending time with his family and friends.
Honoring Danny's last wishes no services will be scheduled. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOME, Dodge Chapel.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 15, 2016.
7 November 1950 - 31 October 2004
Kay suffered from Lupus for many years. During her first few years of life she was diagnosed with melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. Because of her lupus, the doctors didn't really know how to treat the cancer, which rapidly spread to her lungs.
She underwent experimental treatment at the Norris Cancer Center as a last resort. This treatment was not successful and Kay died a week before her 54th birthday.
Kay was a special education teacher in the Burbank schools. I believe one of her last teaching jobs was at John Burroughs High School. When she was forced to retire early because of her lupus, she volunteered at the Burbank Temporary Aid Center.
Kay and I knew each other from the time we were 1 years old. She's now been gone for several years. I miss her very much. (sent in by Laurie Eisenberg to the Class of 1968)
Note: Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. See Kay's Find A Grave memorial here
October 2, 1940 - July 5, 2020
Late last night or very early this morning my dad passed away. The past two to three years he dealt with medical challenges that slowly took from him that which we take for granted. His name was Ronald M. Everett but was know simply as "Ron". Losing my blood father to a plane crash at a very young age, my mom remarried Ron and from that day forward, he has been my "Dad". In the beginning, it was he, my mom, me and my sister. And then soon came three more sisters. Something that impressed me over the years he raised the five of us, was that he always treated us equally.
"We were both of similar stature, broader in the shoulders and thicker in the chest. In years gone by more that a couple times someone had said, you look like your dad. We'd smile at each other and just say thank you.
"If there was a memorial/celebration of life that could have been done Pre-Covid, I'm quite sure there would be a good number of people in attendance. Not just because we come from a large family but because he touched many lives. Yes he was a husband, father and grandfather but also
-Involved in his church for decades
-Participated in leadership for the Walnut Valley School District
And
-Participated in city politics for his city of Diamond Bar, CA. He was a Councilman and then held the position of Mayor of Diamond Bar.
"It was some months back we were told that his time may be near and Debbie and I went out to see him at the care facility he was at. We made up a little photo album for him to flip through and hopefully trigger memories. My sister Marla shared later that there were two pictures we put in the book of he with his two brothers and he'd tap his finger and linger on. I was able to hold his hand we shared a gaze but the ability to share in give and take conversation, that time was gone.
"If this had been fast and sudden, there would be more sorrow. But given the road he had traveled to get here, my feelings today are more of joy knowing he is in heaven and is suffering no more.
"Blessings to my sister Marla and brother-in-law Steve Rickard, who for so many months drove up to my folks and cared for dad, daily. I am moved by their enduring care and love."
"Sho Fur"
February 11, 1949 - January 20, 2002
George was born in Culver City, California and grew up in Burbank, California where he graduated from High School and enjoyed driving the Pacific Crest Highway to his favorite surf spots. He served in the armed Forces for 3 years as a helicopter crew chief and mailman. He then went to work at Lockheed. George then married Gail and they had a daughter Melissa in 1976 when they all moved to Bakersfield, California. George served the Lord at Westside Church of Christ for many years doing many different tasks. People there will remember him for being in charge of communion preparation. He was a member of the Muedell Oildale Masonic Lodge #695, the Scottish Right of Bakersfield and Shriner with the Al Malaikah Temple of LA. He was best loved as a clown with Kern County Shrine Club Clowns. He sponsored many children for the Shriners Hospital. Along with all his accomplishments he was an inspiration to many. We will cherish the memories we had with him and remember all the wisdom he passed on.
George is survived by his loving mother, Anna Key, his wife Gail Key of 28 years, daughter Melissa and her husband Carl Powell, brother-in-law Gary Brown, devoted sidekick Hunnee, his Aunt Dot and Auntie Lolo. Along with numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and "the Caldwell Dr. kids."
Graveside services will be held at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at 3 p.m. Memorial services will be held at the Westside Church of Christ, 7300 Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield at 10 a.m. on Monday January 28.
Published in The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, January 24, 2002
