6 Thursday, April 27, 2017
Coastal View News • Carpinteria, California
Obituaries
Mary Ann Minger 10/15/1923 – 3/23/2017
Mary Ann Minger, 93, our beloved, beautiful, intelligent Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, peacefully left this world on March 23, 2017 after a short stay at Cliff View Terrace in Santa Barbara. She handled the challenges of age related health issues with courage and grace. Mom was born in Seattle, Wash. on Oct. 15, 1923 and grew up in Ojai and Santa Barbara after her father, Ray Felton, accepted the position of managing editor of the Santa Barbara News-Press, relocating with his wife Laura and second children. Mom loved recounting her youth in Santa Barbara, with memories of horseback riding through Hope Ranch, swimming at East Beach and fishing with her little brother Billy off of Stearns’ Wharf. She graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1941 with a natural talent for creative writing and theatre. After high
school her adventurous nature took her from Santa Barbara to live with her sister in upstate New York, eventually moving to New York City working as a fashion illustrator’s model and working at Grand Central Station. Despite her love for New York, Mom joined the Marines where she was deployed to San Francisco and served in World War II. She was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1945. Mom married Sgt. William C. Minger III in 1945 at Lemoore Field in California. The couple settled in Santa Paula, Calif., raising four children. She co-partnered a successful pre-school for several years before going to work for many years as the administrative assistant to the General Manager of the Ventura County Sunkist Citrus Exchange. Her love of work kept her busy until she retired at the age of 82 as an assistant for the Daily Ranches of Camarillo. In 2012 she moved to Carpinteria, coming full circle by returning to her beloved Santa Barbara. Mom, a voracious reader, was passionate about literature, the arts and the Dodgers. Even though she regretted not achieving a college degree, her articulate use of the English language and interest in politics and current affairs was an education for all of us. Mom had an uncanny, incredible connection with children; it was very special to see. Children, and indeed all who met her would gravitate to her kind, warm, loving personality. Mom is survived by her son Geoff Minger and partner Michael Davis of Carpinteria, Calif.; daughters, Diane Retter (husband Dave) of Kennewick, Wash., and Sue Sheridan (husband John) of Beaumont, Calif.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her passing was preceded by that of her husband William C. Minger III in 1994 and her oldest son William C. Minger IV in 2002. Mom’s ashes will be scattered into the blue Pacific from the Double Dolphin on the morning of Saturday, May 13, 2017. A celebration of her life will take place the same day at 2 p.m. at the Geoff Minger residence in Carpinteria. Mom was everybody’s Mom or Grandma. Her beautiful loving spirit touched so many lives; it sparkles like the sea. We love her so much and she will be in our hearts forever. A celebration of Mary Ann Minger’s life will be held on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. at the residence of Geoff Minger, Carpinteria.
Richard Wayne Russell 1/18/1927 – 4/7/2017
Richard Wayne Russell, age 90, died in Carpinteria, Calif. on Friday, April 7, 2017. Born Jan. 18, 1927 in Gravette, Ark. to Sam and Nora Russell, he joined the United States Army Medical Corps in 1952 and was a part of the Korean Police Action until he was honorably discharged in 1954. Richard worked in welding for Bemco until retiring in 1983. Richard was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carpinteria and enjoyed spending his free time woodworking. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Helen F. Russell, of Gravette, Arkansas, sister Beth Thompson of San Pablo, Calif., sister Mary Francis Bénedict of Hayes, Kan. and numerous nieces and nephews from California, Colorado, Arkansas and Kansas. A funeral service held by Pastor Joe Epley was held on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Carpinteria, located at 5026 Foothill Road in Carpinteria. Memorial contributions are welcome at First Baptist Church of Carpinteria. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” -John 3:16 (KJV) Arrangements entrusted to McDermott Crockett Mortuary.
Previously published obituaries may be read online at coastalview.com
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Ernest Levy 6/10/1929 – 4/18/2017
Ernest Levy, born June 10, 1929, passed away in his sleep on April 18, 2017, just eight weeks shy of his 88th birthday. He is survived by his loving wife, Kay. Ernie was the proud father of four children, Cynde, Steve, Derek and Alex, with first wife Laura Geller, as well as stepfather to Kay’s three children, Rick, Jeff and Gina. His legacy includes 10 grandchildren and one great-grandson. One of three sons born in Brooklyn, Ernie moved to Los Angeles in 1943 with his father, Louis, his mother, Anna, and his younger brother, Marv, while his eldest brother, Howard, served overseas during World War II. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, Ernie completed his degree in Pharmacy at USC in 1952. Shortly after, Ernie was called to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. His duties included working as a military policeman in the 59th Military Police Company and later, as a pharmacist in the 123rd Medical Detachment. He married Laura Geller in 1955 and began his family and career in Glendale, Calif. In 1972, Ernie moved to Carpinteria, where he owned and operated Mills Pharmacy with his brother Marv until its closing in 1992, when it was folded into Vons Supermarket. He continued working for Vons as a pharmacy manager until his retirement 10 years ago. Ernie participated in many community events and acted as “Post Surgeon” for Carpinteria’s VFW Post 5656 for more than a decade. In addition to his love of music, art and photography, Ernie was a talented stained glass artist. He created 142 scenic and abstract panes of glass from his home garage in Ojai and took great pleasure in presenting them as gifts to family and friends. These pieces of art will forever serve as a reminder of the joy that he brought to our lives. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A private ceremony took place on April 23, 2017.
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