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BOUSLOUGH-MCDONALD, Elizabeth "Betty" •May 15, 1920 to November 13, 2009 •‘What a Wonderful Life!’ Words cannot express the uncounted blessings that Jesus Christ brought over 89 years. A gifted pianist and Bible teacher, Betty was a Christian Education major at Wheaton College, Illinois. There she began a small group called Pioneer Girls which later became known as Pioneer Clubs. Over its 70 year history, thousands of boys and girls have been introduced to Jesus. A precious husband, Ed Bouslough, was her joy for 56 years. After growing up in the midwest through adulthood, they came to Santa Barbara with their 6 young children in 1955, for Ed to join the faculty of Westmont College.Betty accompanied Ed on numerous travels with the college's summer and semester-abroad programs. She loved her role as ‘mom’ to the students. She started WOWS (Wives of Westmont Students). Throughout her life she was actively involved in children and adult ministries. She was very honored to be named Santa Barbara's Mother of the Year in 1958. After Ed's death, Donald McDonald came into her life at the age of 79. A childhood friend and classmate, they continued travels and reconnected with many mutual friends and this past year celebrated his 90th birthday and their 10th wedding anniversary. Her children, extended family, church fellowship and worldwide friendships brought so much joy to her life. She left footprints on the heart of everyone she knew, as she valued each individual life as a treasured gift from God. A CELEBRATION service will be held at First Baptist Church, 949 Veronica Springs Rd, Santa Barbara, on Tuesday, November 24 at 1:30 p.m.

COOK, Sanford F. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to be with his Lord Monday, November 16, 2009. He was 74. Sanford was born December 23, 1934. He is survived by his wife of 54 yrs. Shirley Cook as well two children and their husband & wife. Daughter Sherri & Jeffrey Cassell and son Michael & Carlyna Cook. Sanford is also survived by three grandchildren Michael Cook Jr. and sister Jenna Cook, and Nicole (Nikki) Cassell. The Memorial service will be Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at 10 AM in Santa Paula, CA. at Skillin- Carroll Chapel followed by a graveside service. A eulogy will follow in your local paper.

JAMES, Marvin Sterling Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Santa Maria, California. His life journey came to an end but his kind and generous spirit will live forever in those who loved him so dearly. Marvin began his life journey on March 22, 1936 in Ventura. He grew up in Ventura County and attended Oxnard Union High School, graduating in 1954. He served four years in the United States Air Force as an Airborne Radar Operator, stationed in Korea and Sacramento. After serving in the armed forces, Marvin and family moved back to Ventura where he worked civil service at Point Mugu as an engineering draftsman and computer programmer. In 1963 he joined Mission Linen Supply in Santa Barbara. Marvin was instrumental in developing LINPAC, a computer system that was used not only by Mission Linen but also marketed throughout the textile rental industry. Marvin enjoyed the creative and ever-changing environment at Mission Linen and more importantly, the lasting friendships that were forged with many of his co-workers. He retired with 37 years of service at Mission Linen. Following retirement, Marvin, wife, Beverly, and beloved dog, Koko, moved to Los Alamos to enjoy the wine country and their large backyard. They worked tirelessly to create a beautiful retreat for themselves and family members. Marvin also enjoyed frequent trips to San Diego to visit his son and daughter. Whenever possible, he loved to work on his golf game and was very proud that he was able to break 100 as a septuagenarian! One of the great passions in his life was music. Marvin was a jazz devotee and played the piano and saxophone. Marvin is survived by wife Beverly, daughter Monica Stein, son Robert James, sisters Cheryel Bishop, Carolyn Brown, Susie Deets, special daughters Mary Drake and Felicia Santoscoy and son Tommy Mendoza, grandchildren Danny, Veronica, Ksen, Danelle, Ivana, Peyleya, Teshna, and Myriah, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Elizabeth James.

JORDANO, FRANK J. JR. •October 23, 1924-November 17, 2009 Frank Jordano died at age 84 after declining health for the past few years. He was born in Santa Barbara and attended local schools graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1942. •He served in the United States Army for a short time and was honorably discharged in 1943 suffering with viral meningitis. •Frank was a celebrity in the world of horse shows. He loved horses and as a child he rode in the old Santa Barbara National Horse Show at Pershing Park and was always a part of the Old Spanish Days Fiesta Parades. Frank became famous all over the Pacific Coast and Arizona as a premier show producer and manager. Some of his most successful shows included the Channel City Horse Show held for many years at the Earl Warren Showgrounds. He was the first horse show manager to recognize the Andalusian breed in the United States and to provide a venue for these horses to be shown. He managed the Andalusian horse shows held in California and Arizona during the years 1980-1994 and the Andalusian National Championship Horse show in Abilene, Texas in 1992 &1993. He was also one of the leading Saddlebred horse show managers for over 30 years, managing some of the countries biggest shows, including the Big "D" show in Dallas and the California Futurity in Pomona along with the Spring and Fall Classic Shows in Burbank, California. In 2003 the International Andalusian and Lusitano National Horse Show Association held in Fort Worth, TX at the Will Rogers Memorial Center was dedicated to Frank with great ceremony. He retired as horse show manager in the mid 1990's and lived in Santa Barbara until his death. In later years Frank turned his interests to the world of Indian Art and the art world of animals. Frank will be greatly missed by his many friends in the horse world as well as in the world of art. Frank leaves behind his brother Peter (Gerd), sister Jo (Terry) along with nieces, Kim Jordano, Erin Daly Marra, Kathy Daly Hames and nephews Jeff Jordano, Tim Daly and Mike Daly. The family wishes to thank a special friend, Adam McKaig, for his friendship and support of Frank for many years. Also, great appreciation for the care given by Dr. Kirk Gilbert along with the compassionate care by the staff at both Mission Terrace Convalescent Hospital and at Cottage Hospital. The funeral will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, November 21 at the Welch- Ryce- Haider Funeral Chapel, 15 E. Sola Street. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Donations can be made in his memory to the Santa Barbara Zoo.

MOTTARELLA, Remo A former resident of Lee, Massachusetts passed away on November 13, 2009•in Santa Barbara, California at the age of 88 after a short illness.•Remo was born in 1921, the son of Dominic and Mary Mottarella (nee Sitara). He resided in Lee until 2007.•As a young man, Remo worked with his father Dominic, a master stone mason, on the stonework at many historic properties in Berkshire County including the Marian Fathers National Shrine and Naumkeag gardens in Stockbridge.•Later, in his career as a designer draftsman for the General Electric Company, Remo worked on large power transformers for use in hydroelectric dams all over the world. He retired from GE in 1986 after forty-one years of service.•Remo•leaves his wife of 55 years, Doris; two daughters, Teresa and Katherine; a son, John and his wife Maggie; and his grand-daughter, Nicole; all of Santa Barbara.•He also leaves two brothers, Victor of Grass Valley, California and Peter of Lee, Massachusetts;•and one sister, Mabel Hurley also of Lee.•He was•pre-deceased by two brothers (Richard and Edward) and three•sisters (Elda, Dora and Diana). Remo will be remembered for being•a great family man, having a good sense of humor and for his love of sports, gardening and•traveling.

PENSA,Thursie •On November 18, 2009, Thursie Pensa, much loved Mother and Grandmother peacefully passed on the beautiful sunny morning of her 85th birthday. Born in Havana, Arkansas on November 18, 1924, her Grandfather had moved the family to Arkansas as a result of Sherman’s march to the sea. The family struggled to make a living at farming, living in the dust bowl for a period of time before finally arriving in Lompoc when Thursie was 15 years old. She graduated from Lompoc High School the next year, attended business college, and at the tender age of 21 was in charge of payroll for the Johns Manville plant which employed 3,000 people. She met her future husband Dante V. J. Pensa on December 21, 1945, three days after he returned from the war, and they married on February 26, 1949. She was a remarkable woman who approached life with a strong conviction. She had many admirers of her quick wit and respect for her accounting prowess. Her direct approach never left you wondering where she stood! She created a warm family home, formed the first Cub Scout troop in Buellton, and was a 4-H leader. Her family has many happy memories of growing up on Ballard Canyon Road in Buellton. She is survived by son and his wife, Gregory and Jackie Pensa, daughters, Susanne and her husband Bill Powell, and Lisa and Melanie Pensa. Her grandchildren will cherish the special attention from Grandma that was just theirs, be it playing UNO games or taking care of them when chicken pox appeared, but especially her loving, direct, encouragement to pursue their goals. Her surviving grandkids are Lyndsay Jackson, Dante and Kaela Pensa, and Allison Merrick, Andrea and Lauren Huyck and Adrianne Pensa. She was preceded in death by her husband Dante V.J. Pensa in 1981, her grand-daughter Cara Maria Pensa in 2005 and previously her sister Irene Haven and brother David Dill. The family gives heartfelt thanks to all of the Solvang Lutheran Home staff for the loving care they provided her in her final days-- you truly are angels. Private interment @ Lompoc Cemetery. Arrangements handled by Loper Funeral Chapel.

SANCHEZ, Theodore "Ted" Alphonso •Theodore "Ted" Sanchez, brother to Debbie Corral, father to Tracie Padilla, Teddi Lee Sanchez and James Rey Sanchez and grandfather to Joey, Taylor, Kylie and Aiden Padilla and Reggi Lee Drew, died on November 18, in Santa Barbara, California after a lengthy illness. •Ted was born in San Francisco on September 20,1950. Soon after-his birth, Ted's parents, Alphonso and Lucy Sanchez moved to Santa Barbara. Ted attended Dolores School and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1969. •For years, Ted owned and managed Car Color Craft Auto Body and Courtesy Auto Glass. While he enjoyed traveling to exotic destinations and playing golf, he truly loved spending weekends and extended vacations in the company of family and friends at Lake Nacimiento.He was an accomplished water skier and boater. Ted also enjoyed an extensive network of friends and associates. To family and friends, "he was the life of the party. In addition to his children, grandchildren and sister. Ted also is survived by his son-n-Iaw Joe Padilla, brother-in-law Ed Corral, nieces Taryn áand Tatelyn Corral and his dog, Scooter. His parents, AI and Lucy, pre-deceased him. Many Thanks to all the compassionate nurses at Cottage Hospital on 6 Center. We would like to thank Alex Carranza for the loving care you showed to our father. We will always remember with gratitude the time, effort, and loving care that you extended to make the quality of his life so much greater in his time of need. A Rosary will be held at Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary on Friday, November 20, at 7:00 pm, a funeral mass will be held at San Roque Church on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 am, and interment will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 :00 to 7:00 at Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels downtown.

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