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Dan P. Parks
04/29/27 – 03/13/11
...It was another Viva La Fiesta back in 1975 for Realtor Dan P. Parks born 04/29/1927 in Burnt Hills, NY, and passed away in Santa Barbara on 03/13/2011. Dan and Renée step out to celebrate their 27th wedding anniversary in 1980 in the gold room at Harry’s Plaza Cafe where you can still find a picture of Dan on the wall. Viva la Fiesta Santa Barbara! Love, Renée & Gary A. Parks
At the age of 19, John flew in the right seat of Caroll Shelby’s DC-3. His love of aviation drew him to a career as a professional pilot and flight instructor. In 1987, John flew Twin Otters for Trans World Express, then in 1988, he flew with Wings West Airlines (an American Eagle commuter) where as captain, he flew the Metroliner, Jetstream and Saab 340, retiring as chief pilot in 2001. John owned and flew his own Cessna 182 and RV-8 and was active in the general aviation community for decades. John was chairman of the Santa Barbara Airport Commission (2006, 2007 & 2012) and served on the board from 1991-1997; his tireless service helped create the new Santa Barbara Airport Terminal building and many other improvements to the Santa Barbara Airport. He is survived by three cousins, Linda McGinnis, Loris Clark, and Linda Lee, as well as many dear friends near and far. John will be remembered and missed for his laughter, passion for beautiful cars and fast airplanes, love of life and appreciation of beauty, and mostly for his deep and abiding friendship and for always taking the high road.
Katie Burkard Gaston 03/04/52 – 06/21/15
ers and coworkers of the Safeway/ Vons store at Chapala and Victoria where she worked for over 30 years. She always had a smile and went out of her way to help anyone in need. It would not be unusual for Katie to bring groceries for neighbors who were unable to shop for themselves. She never forgot a birthday and she could always find the perfect gift for any occasion. She was a dear friend to many and those who received Katie’s compassionate generosity received a gift indeed. Above all else, Katie loved her children and her family. They will treasure many memories of Katie’s loyalty and kindness. She will be missed beyond measure. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Annabel and her beloved brother, Richard Burkard. She is survived by her son, Andrew (Wilmington, NC), her daughter, Leah Dallas (Santa Barbara) and her former husband, Ken Gaston. She is also survived by her sisters, Patricia Burkard, Martha Briare (Vince), and Dorothy Olivera, her brother, Michael Burkard (Paula), and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at San Roque Catholic Church on Monday the 10th of August at 1:00 pm. A celebration of Katie’s life will be held at Steven’s Park following the service.
Marlene (Chi-Chi) Bulfone
Carine Degli Esposti 4 AGOSTO 2008
Al mio solo, unico, immenso, incommensurabile AMORE. Per sempre, Guerrino
John S. Clark 1947 – 2015
Lifelong Santa Barbara resident John S. Clark passed away peacefully at Serenity House after a battle with cancer on July 20, 2015. John attended Santa Barbara and San Marcos high schools and Long Beach State University. An avid car enthusiast, he worked for Dripcut, then ran his own auto shop, Performance Engineering, and worked as service manager for Butts Mercedes. 14
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On July 21, 2015, we unexpectedly lost our mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Katie Burkard Gaston, a Santa Barbara native, died suddenly at her home in North Carolina. Born to Ben and Annabel Burkard at Saint Francis Hospital on March 4, 1952, Katie was the youngest of six siblings who grew up in the San Roque neighborhood. She attended San Roque Catholic School and graduated from San Marcos High School in 1970. She married Ken Gaston in 1985 and they joyfully raised their two children, Andrew and Leah, on the Westside of Santa Barbara. Katie could always be found at Monroe Elementary School where her children attended. She volunteered for everything! Often in the background, she offered tireless support wherever she was needed. Andrew and Leah followed in their mother’s footsteps, both graduating from San Marcos High School. Katie continued to volunteer for the marching band in which Andrew played the trumpet. Katie will be remembered as a radiant presence by the custom-
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In loving memory: It has been six years since you left us all and there is not a day that goes by that we all do not think of you and your laughter as we see you sitting on your deck looking at the ocean sipping your glass of wine. We remember all the goofy things that you use to do and laughing with you and at you at the outcome of those goofy things. There were times that were was a lot of joy, tears and happiness at what was going on and believe it or not, there still is just thinking of you. Neighbors still ask about you and say how much they miss you, again just like all of us. We all love you and miss you very much. Till we all see you again for the great party.
Love you always, Linda, Ed, Danielle, Stephanie, Daniel, Nathan, Jackson, Cristina, Merced, Frank, Michael, Barbara and many, many more.
Stanton J. Peale
01/23/37 – 05/14/15
Stanton died May 14, 2015, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital from complications of a fall. He had been undergoing treatment for a rare form of leukemia since January. He was 78 years old. Stan was born January 23, 1937, in Indianapolis, IN, the youngest of five children born to Robert F. and Edith Mae Murphy Peale. He attended schools in Southport, IN, and graduated from Southport High School in 1955. In 1959 he received his B.S. degree in Engineering sciences with highest distinction from Purdue University. Stan received an M.S. in 1962 and a Ph.D. in 1965 from Cornell University. He met Priscilla L. Cobb in 1959 at Cornell, and they were married in Boston, MA, on June 25, 1960. Sons Robert and Douglas were born in Ithaca, NY, in 1961 and 1963 respectively. In 1964 he was a research associate at Cornell’s Center for Radio Physics and Space Research. In September 1965, he became an assistant professor in the Department of Astronomy and the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at UCLA. He transferred to the Department of Physics at UCSB in September 1968, and retired from UCSB as professor emeritus in 1994. He continued as a research professor mentoring postdoctoral fellows and actively doing research until his death. His last paper was submitted to a scientific
journal for publication on May 11, just three days before his death. His research included the prediction of widespread volcanism on Jupiter’s moon Io, the derivation of a general theoretical framework that governs the rotational states of bodies subject to tides, the study of tidal evolution in satellite systems, and the development of an ingenious procedure to determine the size and state of Mercury’s core. He was also a pioneer in the study of extrasolar planets, both in terms of their dynamics and their detection by microlensing. Stan’s work illustrated the power of physics to probe the interiors of planets. He was honored by being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1981, Fellow of the American Geophysical Union in 1988, and by having an asteroid named Peale 3612 also in 1988. His research was recognized by the Newcomb Cleveland Prize of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 1979, the NASA medal for exceptional scientific achievement in 1980, the James Craig Watson award of the National Academy of Sciences in 1982, the Dirk Brouwer Award of the Division of Dynamical Astronomy of the American Astronomical Society in 1993, and membership in the National Academy of Sciences in 2009. Stan was preceded in death by his parents, sister Wilma Mills, and brothers Robert J. and John C. Peale. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Priscilla of Goleta, son Robert E. Peale, daughter-inlaw Melinda A. Wright, grandson Christian Alexander Peale all of Winter Park, FL, and son Douglas A. Peale of San Jose, CA. Other survivors include his sister Virginia of Indianapolis, IN, sister-in-law Mildred Peale of Thousand Oaks, CA, two nephews, and three nieces. On Friday, August 14, 2015, there will be a graveside service at Goleta Cemetery, 44 S. San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA, at 2 p.m., and a celebration of life reception will follow at the family home at 3 p.m.
Death Notices Marilynn Marie Seekins, 95, of Santa Barbara passed away on July 28, 2015. Private services. Adeline Hazard Georgi, 92, formerly of Santa Barbara, passed away on July 12, 2015. Service Information: A Funeral Service will be held at Santa Barbara Cemetery Chapel on Monday, July 27, at 11:00 a.m. Walter G. Lormer, Jr., 90 of Santa Barbara, passed away on July 12, 2015. Funeral Service - Wednesday, July 22, at noon at Welch-Ryce-Haider Goleta Chapel. Interment to follow at Goleta Cemetery.
Maria Cervantes, 81, of Santa Barbara, passed away July 3, 2015. She was born November 16, 1933. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424. Jeannette Mills, 92, of Santa Barbara, passed away July 8, 2015. She was born November 21, 1922. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424. Rachel Gonzales, 74, of Santa Barbara, passed away July 9, 2015.Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424
Scott Warwick, 54, of Goleta, passed away July 10, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424. Charles M. Everett, 88, of Carpinteria, passed away July 12, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424. Margit Hagberg, 94, of Carpinteria, passed away July 13, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to McDermottCrockett and Associates Mortuary, (805) 569-2424.