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A PRAYER to the Holy Spirit, You who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me. I in this short dialogue want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank you for your love toward me and my loved ones. Persons may pray the payer 3 consecutive days without asking your wish. After third day wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Then promise to publish this dialogue as soon as this favor is granted D.E.F.

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AIJIAN, MD, Haig Schuyler •Was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1919, and went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2009. He will be greatly missed by his family, Paul and Carolyn Aijian of Santa Barbara; Mark and Patty Aijian of Goleta; Peter and Jan Aijian of Arroyo Grande; Maria and Joe Eagan of Paso Robles. He leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He is survived by his older brother, Paul M. Aijian PhD of Canyon Country. He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Ethel Aijian M.D. Schuyler (Sky to his friends) lived a truly blessed life. He enjoyed a rewarding career in medicine as a Pathologist, raised 5 children who pursued him into the professions, and enjoyed good health till his dying day. He passed his love of the Lord Jesus on to his children as well as to many young people who lived in his home when they had trouble or no where else to go. He remained mentally active till the end of his life, learning French in his 80’s and traveling to France. He enjoyed visiting Yosemite National Park annually for 30 plus years with his family, and remained an active reader. We will all miss him, and are comforted that we believe, as he did, that this time on earth is just a prologue to eternal life in the presence of the Lord, spending eternity in the company of family and friends who preceded us there. A memorial service is planned at El Montecito Presbyterian Church, at 2 PM Sunday Nov 29. Carpooling is requested. Private interment will be November 30 at Santa Barbara Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to El Montecito Presbyterian Church.

GARY, Bob •10/10/1941 – 10/25/2009 • Bon vivant, anchorite, cerebral class clown, •Appreciator of the ladies, poet, and wit renown, •Caught the Cardiac Arrest Express, destination •unknown, •On Sunday October 25th this life now outgrown. Robert, Bob, Jaguar Bob and now Posthumous Bob died Sunday, October 25, 2009. He leaves many sad people who are invited to console themselves at ASHOH, Saturday, November 21st at 3:30 pm. Please bring food to share; cutlery and libations provided. If further information is needed, email PB@pacinfotech.com or call 730-1565, ext. 17.

JANDT, Jerry E. •Burbank, CA on September 7, 1938, died quietly at his home on November 5, 2009, in Santa Barbara, after a 7-year battle with colon cancer. He was 71. He had his family around him as he passed. •Jerry attended Burbank High and served in the US Air force in Japan where he was also a member of the Triumph Motorcycle Club of Japan. He married his wife of 32 years, Ann Derk, originally of Iron Mountain, Michigan in 1977. He was Sales Manager and Operations Manager of Renco Encoders in the early ’70s.•Jerry was a founder of BEI, Industrial Encoder Division in Goleta and served as its original VP and General Manager.• He spent 18 years building the division into a very successful enterprise and retired in 1995.• Jerry had diverse interests and loved to keep busy.• He was a pilot, and a ham radio operator (KD6YPB) who was often on the air.• He was an avid photographer, RVer, boater, diver and fisherman with boats Refugio and Knot-Yet in the Santa Barbara harbor and the Thunderbird at his Palapa in Tripui, Loreto, Mexico where he loved to spend weeks at a time.•Very computer savvy, he posted info and pictures on his blog and was very open and courageous communicating about his battle with cancer, posting his progress at regular intervals. He was also very supportive of his wife’s antique business. He spent much time traveling with his wife in a specially designed RV hunting for treasures around the country.• Jerry was an amazingly strong spirited individual, who remained extremely active even as the disease progressed, never giving into depression or self-pity and always finding ways to remain engaged. He leaves behind a loving wife Ann (Betsy), brother Harry T, (Tom) Jandt of Indio, daughter Jennifer Jandt-Holzer and son in law Jeff of Goleta, CA, son Eric Jandt and Photini (Tina) Varkonyi of Berwyn, Il, step-son Dirk Dole and wife Samantha of Atascadero, CA, and 5 grandchildren Jake, Matt, Selena, Grayson and Douglas and loving sidekick Annie, his golden retriever. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marge Jandt of Burbank who passed away in 2006. The family would like to extend thanks to Natalia Bliss, caregiver for the last three months of his battle and Hospice of Santa Barbara who helped to make the last few days more comfortable and enabled Jerry to spend that time at home with family. In lieu of flowers it is the family’s wish that anyone wanting to remember Jerry take a friend or a loved one out to dinner and celebrate the value of relationships. Information on a memorial celebration will be communicated privately.• Notes to the family may be sent to his daughter at jenjandt2@aol.com

JENSEN, Clarice Rita Gibson •Went peacefully to be with the Lord on the morning of November 10, 2009. •She was born in Guernsey, Wyoming on May 11, 1931. Her family moved to California where she immediately fell in love with the ocean. First they lived in Mission Bay and later landed in Santa Barbara. •She graduated from Santa Barbara High School and Knapp College of Nursing where she earned her lifelong nickname, Gibby.•While in nursing school, Gibby met Roland (Roy) J. Jensen and they married in 1954 at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. •They built their home in 1955 in Montecito and together raised four daughters, Kristi, Kerri, Kelli and Kimberly. •During her 62 years in Santa Barbara, Gibby was actively involved in her community. •She served in Bible Study Fellowship and Honeycomb Bible Study for 35 years. •She was a participating member of El Montecito Presbyterian Church and supported the church's ministries. •She volunteered in The Soup Kitchen and was a long-time Girl Scout leader. She was a mentor and inspiration to many young women. •Gibby enjoyed swimming, shell collecting, bowling, fishing, camping, golfing and was an avid tennis fan both on and off the court. •Gibby and Roy were world travelers. Remembered by many for her faithful commitment to family and friends as well as her ability to nurture and encourage, she will be dearly missed. •In addition to her husband and four daughters, she will be remembered fondly by sons-in-law Jeff McLoughlin, Don Hedden, Stan Nunn and Kevin Bumen, and ten grandchildren, Jessica and Russell McLoughlin, Kati, Donnie and Daniel Hedden, Jake, Sam and Hailey Nunn, Cole and Zoe Bumen. A memorial service and celebration of Gibby's life will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 2 p.m. at El Montecito Presbyterian Church. •In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Gibby to the El Montecito Presbyterian Church Youth Ministries Program. Arrangements by Welch- Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

KEENAN-JIMENEZ, Jessica Michelle ••8/16/1974-10/29/2009. ••She was only 35 years old when she died of breast cancer in her loving husband’s arms, surrounded by family and friends. Everyone she met fell in love with her. She was beautiful, talented, bubbly, friendly, positive, confident, and determined. She made things happen, never procrastinating. She had a zest for life and was a hero to her friends and family. We were all better people for knowing her. Jessica leaves behind her loving husband Kurt, her adoring mother Jennifer, and numerous family and friends, and pets. God bless all the many people and organizations that have helped her. •Her burial is on November 20, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr., Santa Barbara,CA 93108, followed by a reception at the Cabrillo Arts Center, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. To assist with burial costs the family requests that in lieu of flowers a donation be made to the Jessica M. Keenan Memorial Fund at SB Bank & Trust. Jessica, you will always be the light of our lives; and forever in our memories.•

MORTON, Hughes Gregory Beloved father, son, husband, brother and friend Hughes Gregory Morton was taken from us on Tuesday, November 10. Hughes was born in Los Angeles in 1963 to Hughes Gregory Morton and Mary Evans Morton. Hughes attended The Harvard School in Los Angeles, Cate School in Carpinteria and graduated from University High School in Los Angeles, in 1981. Hughes graduated from the University of Southern California in 1986. Hughes worked for WSJP, in Los Angeles, before moving to Santa Barbara where he started the real estate firm, Del Mar Group. He married Cecilia Cord, in 1991, at All-Saints-by-the-Sea Church in Montecito, California. Hughes spent many happy summers at his parents’ house in Carpinteria. Many joy-filled weekends were spent surfing with his own family at Miramar beach and golfing at the Valley Club. Hughes was a very active member in the Santa Barbara community. He was a past vice-president of the board of the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation. He was executive producer of the documentary ‘Backstage at the Bowl’ which was a featured film at the Santa Barbara Film Festival. He was a participant and supporter of the Friendship Paddle, an organization that raises money for the families of cancer victims. He was a proud supporter of Heal the Ocean. And Hughes was an active supporter of CORE, an organization that helps at-risk children at the Santa Barbara Junior High School. Hughes lost his battle with depression. He was a brave warrior and fought for as long as he could. We will remember Hughes for his courage, bravery, love and passion for the time he was given. Hughes is survived by his wife, Cecelia, and their children, James and Caitlyn; his brother William Marmaduke and his wife Jennifer Knickerbocker; his sister Mary Gladys Morton and her husband Keith Forman; his father and mother-in-law, Chris and Katrina Cord; and his brothers and sisters-in-law Christopher and Georgia Cord, Michael and Julia Cord, William and Angela Cord; and five nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Friendship Paddle, 920 Garden Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, California, 93101. The memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 17th at 11:30 am at All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito, California.

OBERS, Walter (Wladislaw) A. •November 11, 2009 •Born on March 15, 1917 Wally Obers, 92 years young, left our world at approximately 7:00 a.m., to be with the Lord and with his wife Dotty who passed away May 19, 2007.• Wally, the son of a baker, grew up in Cleveland Ohio. He was a decorated air force officer who served in France during World War Two. On his return he married his sweetheart Dorothy Ann Kish. Their honeymoon found them in California and kept them both in the temperate climate until their calling. •Wally worked hard to provide for his wife and two sons, working his way up to Senior Vice President for California Federal Savings and Loan. He enjoyed golf and being a dedicated husband and father. Being a devote Catholic, he was very close to the Lord. Wally, a resident at Maravilla, brought a warm feeling of self worth to all who encountered his smile. Others always welcomed his unselfish presence and sense of humor. The world is a better place, for his many contributions on many different levels Wally is survived by two sisters Myn and Tess and his two sons Christopher and Jeremy.

POTTER, George T. Was born on November 18, 1927. He died in Santa Barbara at home on October 31, 2009. His wife, Laurie, of 36 years was with him at the time of his death. He was ill for 14 months with Mesothelioma. George was born in Barking Essex, England. He served in the British Army after WW II. He graduated from Oriel College, Oxford University. George helped found colleges in Canada and Michigan. In 1969, he became the founding president of Ramapo College in Mahwah New Jersey. He was the first employee of the State College. He found the site, hired faculty and staff, formed a Board of Trustees, instructed architects to build the buildings barrier-free. He established an institution of Higher Learning renowned for International programs and accessibility to students with disabilities. In 1980 George and Laurie enrolled in the Fielding Institute and received their doctorates after several years. George was a student member of Fielding’s Board of Trustees and later a Member at Large. The Potters moved to Santa Barbara in January 1991. Since then George has been active in many organizations in SB, The Men’s Garden Club, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, Sister Cities, Continuing Education Instructors Association, and Treasurer of the Barranca Homeowners Association. He taught at the City College, reviewed books about the European Community for Choice Magazine. President Myers and Fielding Graduate University honored George’s contribution to higher education in October 2009. George will be recognized for his contributions to Ramapo College on November 18, 2009, when the college celebrates Founder’s Day. Relatives and friends in England and Germany mourn his passing especially his wife Laurie, his children Ralph and Beth, Laurie's children Kathy and Paul, his grandchildren Kelly, Steven and Ryan.• There will be a Celebration of Life gathering at the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara 1535-Santa Barbara Street on Wednesday November 18 at 3PM. Memorial contributions can be made to the George T. Potter Scholarship Fund c/o Ramapo College Foundation, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430 or to the Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara.••

RESPECKE, Charles F. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of much-loved son, brother, uncle and friend, Charles F. Respecke on October 17, 2009, in Lompoc, California. Chuck was born on May 23, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to Charles & Alice Respecke. The family moved from Indiana to Goleta in 1965. Chuck’s great love of nature prompted his move to Kauai, Hawaii shortly after graduation (DPHS Class of 1973), where he pursued his passion for horticulture at the Allerton National Botanical Gardens. Family and friends were elated upon his return home to the Santa Barbara area in 1976, as they could pursue their relationships with him on a daily basis. Chuck’s relaxed and friendly personality made it easy to be his friend. Chuck had a gentle soul with an extremely kind and loving heart. He will be greatly missed by his friends, many of which were ‘life-long’ friendships, in addition to his family. Chuck is survived by his parents, Charles and Alice Respecke (Santa Maria, CA); brother, David Respecke (Sunnyvale, CA); sister and brother-in- law, Nancy and Dale Gehr (Scottsdale, AZ); sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Doug Grover (Lompoc, CA); and sister, Kathy Crowell (Santa Maria, CA); as well as many nieces and nephews. In Chuck’s honor we invite those who knew and loved him to memorialize him with us through thoughts and stories at Sands Beach. (Isla Vista, CA - meet in parking area, where Del Playa Dr. meets Camino Majorca) on November 21, 2009 at 11 am. Donations may be made in Chuck’s name to the NTBG - Allerton Garden Trust, 3530 Papalina Rd., Kalaheo, HI 96741.

WRIGHT, John Hughes John Wright passed peacefully on November 9, 2009 at his home in Santa Barbara with dear friends by his side. John Hughes Wright was born to Butler and Rena Wright on March 13, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana. John and his parents later moved to Santa Barbara. John’s partner of 46 years, Marvin Velishek, predeceased John this past May. John studied Sociology in college and served honorably in the U.S. Army for three years in the mid 1950s. Most of John’s military service was in Germany and he toured much of Europe at that time. John worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, mostly in administrative positions. In his last job there, which he held for approximately 20 years, John was responsible for the procurement and management of all the supplies used by all the postal facilities in the Santa Barbara area. John loved music, especially classical music, and always stayed current on the most up-to-date stereo and TV equipment. He was also an avid art collector and, up until a few years ago, enjoyed all things Fiesta, as well as a Manhattan or glass of red wine of two. John was even more passionate about his dogs and birds and saw that they received only the best in food and care. John was loved and will be greatly missed by his dear friends Becky and Bob Betancourt. Services for John will be held Monday, 10:00 a.m., November 16 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 1300 East Valley Rd. in Montecito; arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Mortuary. A celebration of John and Marvin’s lives will be held in early 2010.

YOUNG, MD, Robert L. •(5/9/42 to 11/6/09) was •Born in Chicago to Lawrence Young and Dolly Casier Young. Shortly there after the family moved to Portland where his father practiced medicine. Both Bob's father and grandfather were physicians. At the age of four he lost his father then his mother returned to SB to be close to other family members. Bob went to Harding Elementary and La Cumbre Junior High then SB HS. After graduating from SB HS Bob attended UCSB. In 1965 he attended USC School of Medicine. He was one of the original MD's at the Cottage Hospital ER. He then started his private practice, due his diverse interests, he remained a Generalist, specializing in Travel Medicine, Preventative, Alternative, and later Integrative medicine. Bob was an avid tennis player, member of Rotary for 15 years and an active participant of the band "Glendassary Jam". He played the guitar, as well as many other musical instruments. He also enjoyed the practice of magic to the delight of his friends and family. Bob was proud of his four children - Maggie, Suzy Robinson and husband Jason, Robert and wife Robin, and Kat. He loved his granddaughters Haylie and Devon Rain. In 2002 Bob met and later married the love of his life Terri Eddy. They traveled extensively enjoying each day together as soul mates. They both felt very blessed to have found each other. He loved life and fought a tenacious and courageous two-year battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Bob had a loving network of good friends and many lives were touched by his kindness and generosity. He was brilliant, gentle, curious, and always energetic in his attempts at making the world a better place. Memorial will be 11/22/09 at the SB Natural History Museum at 1:00. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice of Santa Barbara (2050 Alameda Padre Sierra, 93103) are appreciated. Arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

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