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The Fallbrook Village News | villagenews.com | August 6, 2015

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It is with great sadness that the family of Bonnie Jean “BJ” Johnson announces her passing on July 28, 2015 in Fallbrook, Calif. at the age of 83. There are no words to adequately describe our loss, but there are many to describe the tapestry of her life and the quality of her character. Her life was spent in service to her family and the community. She was born Oct. 1, 1931 in Long Beach, Calif. She graduated from Lemon Grove High School, Visalia, Calif. in 1947. She was married to Kenneth John Wion on April 18, 1948 in Oakland, Calif. They had two daughters. He passed away on Feb. 15, 1966. Out of necessity, being recently widowed with two teenage daughters to raise, she managed a jewelry store in Montebello, Calif. for several years and she also worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon in Buena Park, Calif. She married Edward F. Johnson on July 1, 1968. She was very proud that both of her husbands served in the Navy during WWII. She moved to Fallbrook in 1975. She reluctantly retired from Alpha Beta in 2002 after 34 years of service at the age of 70. Our mom always blossomed with joy when her family was near. She loved Easter Egg hunts at her house, always ready for a family barbeque, loved Thanksgiving,

Kenneth Arthur Kooyman, 79, passed away July 30, 2015. He was a

and the traditional Christmas and her grandchildren loved fishing in her pond. What brought joy to our mom’s heart was making baskets for events that would help someone else; stuffing socks to take to the convalescent home at Christmas; making care packages for our soldiers overseas; and putting on baby showers for military wives. She played a big part in the community and served as president of the VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary for six years. She also served as president for the Fallbrook Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary for eight years. Survivors include her two daughters, Cheryl Manno and Linda Shirey; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. There will be a viewing on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at Berry-Bell & Hall Mortuary, 333 Vine St., Fallbrook from 4 to 8 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at Sonrise Christian Fellowship, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015 at 11 a.m. with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to the Fallbrook VFW Post 1924 Ladies Auxiliary, 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Please sign the guest book online at www.berry-bellandhall.com.

43 year resident of Fallbrook, Calif. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Shari Kooyman; daughter Kaylene (Kelley) Tracy of Spokane, Wash., and son Kenneth P. (Emily) Kooyman of Fallbrook. He was blessed with 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter Karen Ann Kooyman. A memorial service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 621 Stage Coach Lane, Fallbrook, CA 92028, on Aug. 7, 2015 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen, http://ww5.komen.org/.

Marcia Sue Dreher was born on August 5, 1939 to Jack and Bernice Champion in Santa Monica, Calif. She was called home by the Lord on July 27, 2015. Sue attended Alexander Hamilton High School in Los Angeles, graduating in 1957. After high school, Sue married and had three children. In 1969, the family

relocated to Fallbrook, where all three of her children were raised and attended school. Sue attended Palomar College in the mid-1970ʼs, earning an associate of arts degree in nursing, then worked as a registered nurse for many years at Fallbrook Hospital, where she particularly loved working in the maternity ward. One of her fondest memories was assisting with the delivery of her first grandchild, Christopher. Sue was a devoted Christian and was active for many years in the Fallbrook United Presbyterian Church. She also loved gardening, camping, traveling, and most importantly, spending time with family. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, quick to laugh, and generous beyond description. She had a wonderful personality, finding humor in nearly every situation, and exuding joy to all who knew her. She will be missed

dearly by all whose lives she touched. Sue is survived by Harris Bursey, whom she loved dearly, and who cared for her during the last years of her life. In addition, her survivors include sons David Dreher (and wife Linda), James Dreher (and wife Peggy), and daughter Nancy Dreher (and fiancee Rod Petersen), as well as four grandchildren, Christopher Dreher, Jessica Dreher, Kaitlyn Dreher, and Melanie Dreher, eight step-grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, Sueʼs family requests donations be made in her name to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, August 8, 2015, at the Temecula United Methodist Church, 42690 Margarita Rd., Temecula, CA.

Eileen Mary Shakespeare passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2015. She was born in

Cannock, England on September 27, 1920 to William and Millicent Weaving. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joyce Owen. Eileen and her husband Bill Shakespeare were married on October 24, 1942 in Wolverhampton, England. In 1952, they relocated to Montreal, Canada and in 1956 moved to Redondo Beach, Calif. Eileen and her husband retired in Fallbrook in 1987. She had always been a very active member of her community, and her Fallbrook involvements included long time membership in P.E.O. Chapter UH, Daughters of the British Empire, the Fallbrook Angel Society and the Fallbrook

Land Conservancy. Eileen was an avid tennis player and remained competitive until the age of 88. She also loved her weekly bridge game with special friends. She and Bill loved to travel and visited many countries in addition to frequently visiting friends and relatives in England. To know Eileen was to love her. She is survived by her husband of 72 years Bill; a daughter, Susie Page and her husband Dick; a son, Will, and two grandchildren, Kelsey and Spencer Shakespeare. The family will be holding a private service in her honor. Donations in her memory may be made to The Elizabeth Hospice of Escondido or the charity of your choice.

Alice V. Noble, born in Devils Lake, North Dakota on July 13, 1923, passed away in San Clemente, Calif. on July 25, 2015. Alice was married for 48 years to Robert “Bob” Noble and is survived by a son, Richard Noble, and daughters Janet Piorek and Sara Davis, both of San Clemente. She also had eight grandchildren

and eight great-grandchildren. Alice was a registered nurse for over 40 years. She lived in Fallbrook, Calif. for 33 years, residing at Valley Oaks Mobile Home Park. Alice attended Zion Lutheran Church in Fallbrook. Before her illness, she and best friends Pat and Ginny enjoyed going to garage sales, local outdoor

concerts, and theater. She said she was always the driver because she was the only one who could still make a left turn. She also had a great sense of humor and was loved by all. There will be a graveside service at Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery on Monday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m.

Lynn Moddelmog, born March 7, 1930, passed away Aug. 1, 2015 at Silvergate Retirement Community in Fallbrook. She

was a clinical social worker and homemaker for many years, retiring in 1992. Surviving are her husband of 62 years, three

daughters, one son, and seven grandchildren. Services will be private for the family at the Masonic Cemetery.

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