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Frances Isabel Schmidt 1925-2016
Frances Isabel Schmidt, 91 peacefully passed away September 15, 2016 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She is survived by her children Carol and Janet Schmidt, Kathryn LePage who live in Santa Barbara, and Robert Schmidt of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She is also survived by her brother Frank “Bud” LePage of Dallas, Texas, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is pre- deceased by her husband Joseph J. Schmidt. Frances moved to Santa Barbara in 2015 after relocating from Chicago, Illinois. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Glenview, Illinois. She loved to learn and cherished friends, her children, worldwide travel and played competitive bridge with her companions at Maravilla Senior Living.
mother with his whole heart. Even from a young age his heart’s desire was to protect her and provide for her. He was a wonderful son, the best his mother could ever hope for. Jacob was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother, four sisters, three nieces, six nephews, and faithful companion Luna. He blessed all of our lives and we are so much richer for having him as a son, brother, uncle and friend. We are brokenhearted. Lord, help us to let go, knowing that he is in Your presence. “Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” Psalm 61:1-2. We will never forget you Jacob; your memory will live on and you will always be in our hearts. God be with us until we meet again. Please join us in remembering Jacob and celebrating his life on Friday, October 7th. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara at 12:30 pm, followed by a burial service at Santa Barbara Cemetery at 2:00 pm and reception at Shalhoob Meat Company. Gifts of flowers may be brought to the service.
Pat Durham
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Jacob David Franks 10/02/86-09/28/16
Jacob David Franks passed away on September 28th, in Carpinteria in a motorcycle accident, just four days before his thirtieth birthday. Jacob was born in Santa Barbara on October 2nd, 1986, to Lisa and Kevin Franks. Jacob occupied a special place in the family as both the youngest of five children and the only boy. While Jacob’s sisters, Rhondi, Nicole, Shawna and Marisa, were not exactly prepared for a little brother, they did their best, even if it meant using Jacob to play dress up. Jacob loved and adored his sisters and grew to be their protector. Jacob was raised in Goleta and attended Kellogg Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High and Dos Pueblos High School. Jacob’s brilliant blue eyes shone with life when he smiled and his presence could light up a room. Jacob was beloved by his family and many friends, who knew him to be a kind, considerate and caring man. Jacob was a consistent source of strength to those close to him. He was generous with his time and resources and was always ready to listen and offer thoughtful advice. His big heart and care for people were rooted in part from the personal pain of a dif difficult relationship with his father. Jacob worked very hard to forge his own path as a man who demonstrated love by faithful and selfless service to his friends and family. He loved and cherished his 16
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Pat Durham (born Patricia Jane Eisler on January 5, 1933) died Monday, September 26, 2016, in the Hospice Serenity House in Santa Barbara, California. She is survived by her sons Matt and Andrew, as well as her grandchildren Travis, Cayman and Tashi and daughter in-laws Victoria and Natalie. Pat was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Henry and Louise Eisler and moved to Greenview, Ohio when she was in elementary school. It was here that she began lifetime friendships with a tight group of neighbors and classmates. After graduating from Indiana University, Pat met Jim Durham through Jim’s brother Laird, a colleague at GE. They married in Sausalito, California and then moved to Berkshire, Massachusetts to begin a career in education. While there, they had two children, Matthew and Andrew, before moving out to California to begin a lifetime of work and service at Cate School in Carpinteria. They worked and lived and raised their children in this beautiful community for 50 years, in which time they developed countless, wonderful relationships. Pat’s professional experience included working as a kindergarten instructional assistant at Canalino School, office manager for an architect, and assistant to the counselor and college counselor at Cate School. In her retirement years, Pat was on the executive board of the Breast Resource Center and served as its secretary for over 15 years. She was a member of the City of Carpinteria’s Host program,
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was an active member of the Friends of the Carpinteria Library, and was a loyal volunteer for the library’s used bookstore. Pat was an avid tennis player and a member of the Polo and Racquet Club. Pat will always be remembered as a kind soul who loved her friends, family, pets, and the magical place she lived. Goodbye Pat! A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at her home (5137 Cambridge Lane, Carpinteria) on Saturday, October 22, from 1 to 5 PM.
Dr. Gerald Ray White (Jerry) 1930-2016
Corinne Marie Underwood
Nancy Jean Salvucci
06/24/21-09/14/16
Corinne Marie Underwood, age 95, died peacefully on September 14, 2016. She was a loving presence in the lives of her family and friends. Corinne was born on June 24, 1921 in Jackson, MN, the daughter of Leo and Mathilda Berg. She was raised in New Ulm, MN. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis and went on to become a lieutenant in the US Army at the end of WWII. She was stationed in MN, CO and Germany. Corinne was extremely proud of her service to her country. She continued nursing as a civilian in Santa Monica, CA, in OBGYN/Labor and Delivery. Corinne was married to Bill Underwood in 1949 until their divorce in 1999. The family spent most of their free time cruising to Cherry Cove on Catalina Island. She and her husband were seasoned travelers. Business took them frequently to Europe and Asia. Corinne had many skills and interests. She was a gourmet cook, a dedicated bridge player at Santa Barbara Yacht Club and Little Town Club. She was a volunteer docent at the Santa Barbara Art Museum and Lotusland. She enjoyed hiking, swimming and yoga. Reading, listening to classical music, knitting, and enjoying a glass of wine or a martini with her family and friends were all high on her list. Cheers to you, Corinne!! Corinne was predeceased by her sister, Mary McGuirk. She is survived by her brothers, Leo and Richard Berg and by her sister, Rita Robertson; son, Wm. “Jack” Underwood (Janet) of Los Altos, CA and daughter, Chris Hurwitz (Ken) of Mill Valley, CA as well as four beloved grandchildren; Miles Hurwitz, Dayna Underwood, Paige Hurwitz and Russell Underwood. The family would like to thank the people who cared for and visited Corinne during her last years while she resided at Vista del Monte. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Santa Barbara. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Resource Center 55 Hitchcock Wy, Santa Barbara CA 93105 or the Wanda Gag Monument Project POBox 362, New Ulm, MN 56073
Unitarian church where Jerry sang in the choir and participated in a men’s counseling group. A strong baritone, Jerry sang with the Santa Barbara Choral Society, the Barbershop Society and several barbershop quartets. And finally, Jerry was an artist. His sculptures and stained glass will live on to remind us of the amazing person who was Jerry White. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to the Jerry and Gary White Memorial Scholarship Fund thru the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation.
Dr. Gerald Ray White (Jerry), 86, of Santa Barbara, California, passed away early Sunday morning September 4, 2016 at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. A celebration of his amazing life will be held on November 13th at 3pm at the Unitarian Church, 1535 Santa Barbara St. Jerry was born in Delevan, Illinois in 1930 to Rev. Urvin and Mildred White. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Dolores (Dodie) Bader and two daughters Sheryl Nichols and Cynthia Gorski. He is also survived by five grand children: Kendra Chase, Sean Gorski, Ryland Chase, Mathew Gorski and Zachary Gorski. He was preceded in death by his son Gary White, who passed away in 1988, and his sister, Eleanor and brother, Wayne who passed away several years earlier. Jerry was a ministry and army brat, following his parents through towns and states across the country as his father developed a Baptist ministry and served as an Army Chaplain during World War Two. A good part of his youth was spent in Kansas where he spent most summers working on his uncles’ farms. He went to Redlands College where he met Dodie, the love of his life and they were married on June 12, 1951. Jerry went on to earn a Masters in Speech Therapy at the University of Denver, served as an ensign in the Navy during the Korean War and completed a PhD. in Psychology at UCLA in 1962. Jerry is perhaps best know for his 50 years of Psychology and Family Counseling in Santa Barbara. He moved his young family to Goleta in 1963 and went to work at the County Mental Health Hospital. A few years later he established what would become a life long partnership with another psychologist, Norm Jacobs and they went into private practice. Jerry was truly a prince among men. He helped hundreds of men and women through life and relationship crises. In his caring and compassionate way, he believed in the power of forgiveness to help people understand their history while finding a way forward. In retirement he took on the role of counselor to many graduate psychology students at UCSB. Family was always the center of Jerry’s life. He and Dodie bought a cabin on Lake Almanor when their children were very young and made it a haven for family and friends for many years. After the loss of their son, Gary, Jerry and Dodie established a scholarship with the Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation and have served on the selection committee for the Foundation for several years. Jerry also served on the Board of the Foundation. The Whites are members of the
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Nancy Jean Salvucci, 61, passed away peacefully at home in Santa Barbara, California, on September 20th, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 16, 1954, in Santa Barbara to Mary and Gene Forssell. She was the youngest of three children. Nancy married Angelo Salvucci, M.D. in 1989. They had two children, Oryx and Lia Salvucci. As a family, they traveled to many different countries visiting museums and gardens, historic architecture, and experiencing other cultures and cuisines. A lifetime resident of Santa Barbara, Nancy grew up in Mission Canyon surrounded by majestic oaks, old stonewalls and the Santa Barbara Mission. Inspired by Santa Barbara’s natural beauty, Nancy’s interests led her to volunteer at Lotusland and serve on the Board of Directors at Casa del Herrero. Nancy established Garden Lane, an estate touring company showcasing local architects, interior designers and landscape architects’ projects. She was Home and Garden editor for many local magazines. In 2004, Nancy founded her own online publication, SB Digs, a popular Santa Barbara lifestyle magazine. Through her businesses, Nancy formed meaningful relationships with local artisans and business owners. The Salvucci family thanks Dr. Gregg Newman, Dr. William Hahn, Dr. Julie Chacko, oncology nurse Adriane Butler, Dr. Trautwein and Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care. No memorial services are planned.
Death Notices David Lee Herrick, 07/31/5009/26/16 (66) Santa Barbara, CA. Georgia Winifred Young, DOD 09/29/16 (89) Santa Barbara, CA. James Douglas Martin, DOD 10/03/16 (72) Fresno, CA.