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Deanna Alisa Vazquez 06/02/78-09/06/98
Labor Day 17 years ago turned into a day you became "FOREVER YOUNG" Your time with us was all too brief. Emptiness and wonderful memories are what we have left. Memories of the silly things you did, the times we laughed, the times we cried. We're haunted by the life unfulfilled. We love you and will always remember you. Mom and Dad
Ron Robertson Sr. 12/22/38-08/19/16
Ron Robertson Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 19th surrounded by his loving wife, Nanci, his children and grandchildren. After battling Parkinson’s disease for over 26 years, he was blessed to be set free. Even as Parkinson’s began to take his physical abilities, he would continue to live his life to the absolute fullest. He cultivated the values of integrity and principles, and truly epitomized the American dream. Ron was born on December 22, 1938, in Santa Barbara at St. Francis Hospital. As a young boy, he would visit with his father, Robert and stepmother, Rose, and play with other seven-year old children, including his future wife, Nanci Browning, on Olive Mill Road in Montecito. They met again at Santa Barbara High School, and quickly fell in love, attended UCSB together and married. In 1960, Ron and Nanci 14
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moved to San Francisco to attend University of the Pacific Dental School, graduating with honors in 1964. While managing a heavy course load, he worked as a bouncer and a bartender at the Red Garter Saloon, as well as various other jobs and supported his young family. They were able to return to Santa Barbara to open his dental practice on Islay Street, where he practiced dentistry for 22 years. Both of his sons entered the dental profession and like their father, graduated from UOP. Ron Jr. became a general dentist, taking over his father’s practice, and Ron’s youngest son, Sean, specialized in endodontics. During Ron’s dental career, he invested in real estate— starting with duplexes in Montecito, and then apartment buildings, and finally purchasing the Balboa Building in 1978. Ron was an avid sportsman, with a true love of the great outdoors. He cherished his fishing and hunting trips to Montana, Alaska, and Mexico. Additionally, he played senior men’s volleyball, tennis, golf, bicycling, horseback riding and triathlons with his sons. He especially enjoyed traveling the western United States with his family, and bought a cabin on the Blackfoot River in Montana. For many years, he took his family sailing or power boating to the local Channel Islands where they went fishing, kayaking and exploring underwater. In 1987, Ron’s passion for adventure led him and Nanci to sail to Cabo San Lucas and around Baja, Mexico for three months. Ron was a member of the Valley Club of Montecito and of the Rancheros Visitadores (Vaquero Camp). He also served as President of Knowlwood Tennis Club, president of Montecito Trails Foundation and was a member of the Santa Barbara Trail Riders. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nanci; daughter Rosalind; son, Ron Jr. and daughter-inlaw Barbara; son, Sean and daughter-in-law, Sunnie; halfsister, Sharon Kussman; sistern-law, Natalie Clark Harpham; and brother-in-law Richard Harpham. Ron was the proud grandfather of Grant, Brooke, and Evan Robertson; Vail and Jackson Cook; and Emily and Taylor Robertson. The Robertson family would like to thank Pavel Herrera for his nine years of dedication to his friend and companion, Ron. The family would also like to acknowledge Genaro Leon, who assisted Ron last year. If desired, the family
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requests that donations in Ron's memory be made to The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, 2253 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. A Celebration of life is being, scheduled for Saturday, October 1st. Please e-mail robertsonmemorial2016@ gmail.com for specific details.
Audrey Louise Davis 02/08/26-08/22/16
Scoggin, both in 2014. She is survived by her two children Kristi (Dave) Morris and Scott Davis, her 6 grandchildren Ryan (Rona) Morris, Devon Morris, Caleb (Haley) Davis, Alison (Cameron) Chapman, Mackenzie (Aaron) Bilane, Ethan Davis, and her 2 greatgrandchildren, Kaela and Colin Morris. A celebration of Audrey’s life will be with her immediate family.
Daniel J. Foy, DDS 05/05/22-08/14/16
watch events as significant as the Indy 500, the Rome Olympics and several Super Bowl Games. But, just as important to Daniel were high school track and field events, minor league baseball games and other less notable contests. Every Fall, Dan and Lil would travel to Northern Idaho to watch the small high schools play 8 man football. He said it was exciting to watch. In all honesty, he would watch snail races as long as they were competitive. Daniel passed away peacefully after leading a long life full of personal enjoyment and service to his fellow man. He leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Private services will be held.
Remembering Mack Mack Stanton 02/05/37-09/07/09 Audrey Louise Davis passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016, in Santa Barbara. At 90 years old, she spent the last two years living with dementia. Audrey was born on February 8, 1926, in Portland, Oregon, to Ivan and Beatrice (Chaneay) Wood. She attended schools in Portland and majored in art at the University of Oregon. There she met Al Davis, who also attended Grant High School with her in Portland. They were married August 29, 1948, and lived in Portland raising their two children, Kristi and Scott. They enjoyed the outdoors, but the rain encouraged them to move to Santa Barbara. Audrey taught school and worked at Westmont. In retirement she pursued her art, painting beautiful watercolors. A memorable experience was traveling to Giverny and painting where Monet created his famous "Water Lilies." Audrey and Al enjoyed traveling and spending time with their seven grandchildren, always encouraging a love of the outdoors and each grandchild’s interests. They were active members of Community Covenant Church. Al passed away in 2007, and Audrey continued painting and helping others. She could be counted on to drive a friend to an appointment or prepare a special meal for each of her grandchildren. Known for her smile, her encouragement, and sense of humor, she always added a sparkle to situations. Audrey was preceded in death by her husband, Al, in 2007, her grandson, Rob Morris in 2011, and her two sisters, Miriam Johns and Kay
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Daniel J. Foy died peacefully on August 14, 2016 at Cliffview Terrace, following a brief illness. He was 94 years old, and had been a well-loved resident at Cliffview for three years. Daniel was preceeded in death by his parents, Daniel and Minnie Foy, siblings Stephen, Harold and Kathrine, and his beloved wife of 64 years, Lillian. He was the only member of his family to have been born in America. His father was from Ireland, his mother from Russia, and his siblings were Canadian born. Daniel spent his youth in Sacramento. After graduating from Sacramento High, he attended the University of California, Berkley, graduating with honors. He then entered the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry. After receiving his DDS degree, he spent two years in the military before establishing his dental office in Antioch, CA. With his wife Lillian as his dental assistant, Daniel practiced in Antioch over 40 years before retiring to travel. One of Daniel and Lillian’s journeys took them through Santa Barbara and they decided to relocate, moving to the one and only Santa Barbara home they would share for decades. After Lillian’s death in 2007, Daniel remained in the home until health conditions necessitated a move to assisted care. Daniel was an avid fan of all sporting events, and believed you had to see the event in person to fully appreciate the ability of the athletes. And that's what they did – together he and Lillian traveled to
You've been gone for seven years now, but I still see you in the oak trees.
Francis Scafidi 09/10/20-08/29/16
Death Notices Barbara K. Chaney, 09/02/26-08/14/16 (89) Santa Barbara, CA. Ronald Grant Robertson, 12/22/38-08/19/16 (77) Carpinteria, CA. Joseph Patarak, 02/20/2008/20/16 (96) Santa Barbara, CA. Betty Stephens, 10/09/4908/27/16 (66) Santa Barbara, CA. Manuel Orozco, DOD 08/28/16 (85) Santa Barbara, CA. Gerald Michael McGrath, 04/15/41-08/29/16 (75) Santa Barbara CA.