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Colleen Mary Kegg
Colleen is survived by her husband of years, Bob Simon and by her daughter Katie, , a budding comedian in New York City. Other survivors are her sisters, Karen Kegg (Tim Johnson) in Santa Barbara, Kathleen Price in Houston and Diane Schroeder in Austin. Sadly, Colleen’s son Jeff Simon died in at the way too early age of . Colleen will be remembered for those magnetic, beaming eyes and smile, her never ending organizing of a new project, activity or trip and her ability to make you feel as enthusiastic as she was about every one of these activities. A memorial is planned for PM on December at the Carrillo Recreation Center, East Carrillo St. Dress is “Colleen Casual”. Donations may be made to curepsp.org (the umbrella organization for CDB, PSP and other similar neurological disorders) or to the charity of your choice, but she’d probably rather you just take your dog to the beach and watch the sun set or go for a swim.
Colleen, , died Wednesday, November , after a long battle with a rare neurological disorder known as Cortical Basal Degeneration (CBD). Colleen was born in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Rice University before moving to Santa Barbara in . Here she worked for the US Geological Survey doing stream flow measurements while she obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UCSB. Colleen had a way of meeting life totally head-on, and she usually had a crowd right behind her feeling privileged to be on her activities train. It might be in her work as an engineer at Vetco dealing with deep sea tasks or at Able Engineering developing hardware to hold solar panels in position on the International Space Station. Or it might be in her involvement in her children’s activities - PTA President at Foothill School or helping out with the Santa Barbara Seashells Youth Sailing program. She was always on the go, and whether you were family or friend or co-worker or soccer or biking or swim buddy or travel companion, you just wanted to be included. She made it all so much fun.
James A. Main
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James Main passed away on October rd just after his th Birthday at his home in
Santa Barbara surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Santa Maria on September , , attended Santa Maria High School, Allan Hancock College and BYU. He married his high school sweetheart, Edwina Forrester, had a family, and after a number of years in Santa Maria, they moved to Santa Barbara and together became successful in the art and antique business. Their business spanned years with antique shops in several locations in downtown Santa Barbara, including Casa de la Guerra, El Paseo and the Oreña Adobe. Jim was greatly respected by his peers for his knowledge, honesty and integrity, and for his kindness and willingness to help others. His business and his life were intertwined and many of his clients became lifelong friends. Jim loved poetry (particularly the Beat poets) and music, from rock to folk and country. He never missed the Fiddlers’ Convention or Summer Solstice drumming circles. He also enjoyed working in his ever-changing messily-Zen garden. He loved nature and the serenity of Big Sur and the deserts of the Southwest, and communing with the hawks, bobcats, deer, quail and other wildlife at his cherished Mission Canyon home. He returned to his hometown Santa Maria every few weeks to ‘eat beans’ at Casa Mañana with his brother-inlaw and friend, Jimmy Forrester. He also loved his cats, and they loved him. On his daily walks in the neighborhood or on the Breakwater, Jim met and befriended many people. He had a kind heart and touched many in the community. He had a twinkle in his eye and a unique sense of humor (he and his son Joel spontaneously recited lines from the movie Young Frankenstein when the opportunity arose). Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. He
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was authentic and generous, not to mention a really cool dude. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, peers and his Santa Barbara community. He is survived by his wife Edwina; three children, son Jim, daughter Sharyn (Jim Hodgson) and son Joel; granddaughter Caitlin; sister Charlene (Gary Cossa); niece Susan Allsop and her son Jake; and many beloved cousins, in-laws and friends. No services will be held at this time. As he wished, his ashes were scattered by his family in the river in Big Sur.
Betty Temple Howell –
Betty Temple Howell ( – ) passed away on November , . Betty will continue to be an inspiration to family and friends, who often heard her exclaim, “We have so much to be grateful for!” She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and caring friend to everyone she met. Betty grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she graduated from Jackson High School in and was described in her senior yearbook as “Grace in all her steps. Heaven in her eye. In every gesture - dignity and love.” Betty gradu-
ated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Nebraska. Betty and her husband, Weldon U. Howell, raised their family in Dallas, Texas where they enjoyed participating in a wide variety of community and social activities. They also travelled extensively throughout the world. Through teaching Sunday school and tutoring, Betty helped children and teenagers reach their full potential. Throughout her life she enthusiastically encouraged her students and her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to broaden their horizons. After the passing of her husband, Betty moved to Santa Barbara, California, to be close to her children and their families. She enjoyed attending cultural programs and Christian Science church services in Santa Barbara, frequently using Easy Lift, a community-based transportation service. Betty will continue to be treasured by her children and their spouses, Weldon U. (Joe) Howell, Jr. and Barbara, Sally Howell, Susan and David Howell, and extended family members and special friends. Betty’s grandchildren Robert Howell, Amy Howell Wagner, Sarah Colmaire, Ben Howell and Sarah Howell Natalini, as well as her great-grandchildren Kobe and Hunter Wagner, Devan, Kylie and Hayden Howell, Beckett and Cleo Howell, will always remember family gatherings with their beautiful, joyful and appreciative Grandmother Betty. Those who wish may send donations in Betty T. Howell’s memory to: Easy Lift Transportation c/o Ernesto Paredes Cass Pl # D Goleta, CA - www.easylift.org