Friendly, honest and fair, William Bernard “the Dood” Eastman was a supportive father, husband and local business proprietor. As the owner of A-1 Home Appliance, he earned a reputation as a trustworthy and likable employer. He passed away October 8 at the age of 92.
Bill was born in Porterville, California, and grew up in Pasadena. […]
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William Eastman was a devoted volunteer, proprietor
October 23rd, 2008 · No Comments
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Caves was influential advocate, volunteer
August 28th, 2008 · No Comments
After more than 20 years of serving as a heroine to local people living with HIV/AIDS, Suzanne Caves has passed.
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Mabel Jongewaard leaves a century-long legacy
August 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment
By Rachael Rifkin
Memoirist
Mabel Jongewaard was always eager to lend a hand or an ear to anyone that needed it. Her strong work ethic and gentle nature often came in handy as one of the original owners of the family-run Bake ‘N Broil. A devoted grandmother, mother and wife, she passed away July 25, 2008, at […]
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Long Beach police officer remembers friend Terry Madison
August 15th, 2008 · No Comments
By Richard Austin Jr.
Detective, LBPD
For those who remember me writing about my good friend Steve (Strichart), know that I have learned a lot from these officers who are now retired and live a life, mostly free of the horrors of when they were on the job as a police officer.
I remember when I was about […]
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Retired LB police officer Terry Madison remembered
August 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Retired Long Beach police officer Terry L. Madison died July 21. Madison was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served on the Long Beach police force for 30 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, desert trips with his ATV, RV trips and watching NASCAR and the Outdoor channel. His biggest obsession was gardening at the Long […]
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Obituary: Services to take place for Robert Lee on Friday
April 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
Robert “Bob” W. Lee, community supporter, husband and family member, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 29 of heart failure at the age of 84. An astute and self-taught businessman, Lee came to Long Beach and invested in two of its booming businesses—real estate and oil. Lee is survived by wife of 48 years, Aurora.
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Obituary: Mary Catherine Lovelace
April 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments
Passed away Monday March 31 at the age of 80. Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward; sons, Jeff (Liz), Mark, Matt (Joan), Richard,
Mitchell, Bill (Sue) & Terry (Gabby); daughter Mary Jo (Mark); her brothers Bill, Jim, John, & George; sisters Sally, Trudy, Pat, & Barbara; 18 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren.
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