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Harold L. "Bing" Crosby, 79, died Monday at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. He was born January 28, 1925, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Chester and Ura (Rorabaugh) Crosby. Bing graduated from West High School, Denver, CO, and enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1942. He saw combat duty during WW II and was part of a crew that sank a German submarine. He was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard in 1945 and then reenlisted in the US Army Air Corps.

Bing served for 24 years before retiring as a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. His tours of duty included Germany, Kansas, Hawaii, Wyoming, California, Labrador, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Upon retirement, Bing started a 17-year career in Civil Service - first as the Purchasing Agent at the Job Corp in Nemo, SD, and then as Chief of Material Control for the Civil Engineering Squadron at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

He retired in 1987. In 1943 he married Kathryn Ryan of Deadwood, SD. They were married for 61 years. He was a member of the Rapid City Elks Lodge #1187 and the Deadwood Masonic Lodge. Bing loved to read and spend time with his family. He was a renowned Bingo caller while in the Air Force. Bing served his country proudly and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, Rapid City; a son, Mike Crosby (Lt. Col., USAF, Ret) and his wife, Marsha, Long Beach, CA; a daughter, Pat Quist, and her husband, Hal, Sheridan, Wyoming; three granddaughters: Kelly Crosby, Sacramento, CA; Heather Sorensen, Sunnyvale, CA; Laura Quist, Sheridan, WY; and two grandsons: Adam and Jeremy Quist, Sheridan, Wyoming. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at Osheim-Catron Funeral Home in Rapid City. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2004, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. David Cameron officiating. Interment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors by The Retired Enlisted Association under the direction of Osheim-Catron Funeral Home. 

Ronald Wayne Fahey passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in Santa Rosa, to join his parents Hansine and Michael on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at the age of 72.

A native of San Francisco, he graduated from the University of San Francisco and Hastings Law School. He moved to Santa Rosa in 1964, worked as a district attorney for many years and later as a special prosecutor in high profile cases. He loved reading, driving, and listening to jazz. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran.

He is survived by his brother Robert "Snook" Fahey, loving children Anne Schillings, Ronald W. Fahey, Jr., Michele Fahey, and four grandchildren.

Harry Edward Landis Jr. died at his home in Laguna Niguel of Parkinson’s Disease. A fifth generation Californian, he was born in Los Angeles. Harry’s perpetual smile was a source of joy to his family and friends alike. At thirteen, he was voted “Healthiest Boy in Hollywood”. After graduating from Hollywood High, he went on to attend Occidental and UCLA and then enlisted in the marines. In 1979, he retired as the Western Region Sales Manager for Georgia Pacific’s Royal Oak Charcoal Division. Harry moved to Long Beach, California, with his first wife, Ellen Martin Landis (deceased), where they raised their two sons. An athlete who enjoyed playing tennis and golf, he will be missed by his loving wife of 28 years, Phyllis Norris Landis; sons, Steve (Jill Marie) Landis, Jim (Diana) Landis; daughter, Jennifer (Bob) Hochstadter; five grandchildren, Jeff rey and Ellen Marie Landis, Nancy and Sara Rawlins, and Kevin Hochstadter. 

Michael passed away on Monday, December 1, 2003, of Arlington, VA. Loving brother of Stephen A. Kushnick. He is also survived by a nephew, Gordon Kushnick and two nieces, Andrea Kushnick Rubin and Laura Kushnick. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. at Agudas Achim Congregation, 2908 Valley Dr., Alexandria, VA. Interment Agudas Achim Cemetery. Arrangements by Jefferson Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Susan was born June 18, 1941, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of the late Clifford and Veola Berry. Her family relocated to the general Los Angeles area in 1943. Sue graduated from Rosemead High School in 1958. She continued her education by taking night classes at Pasadena City College. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Larry Emlet; her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Barry Jensen of Bakersfield; two sisters, Sandra Joy and Sharon Broderick.

Sue and Larry Emlet were married in June 1963 in Bellflower, CA. Over the years they lived in Corcoran, Ventura, Bakersfield, and Fresno, California. Sue worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, City Clerk, and as an Avon Lady.

Sue was a gracious lady who loved her family, friends, to entertain, travel, play bridge, snow ski, water ski but most of all loved to play tennis. All of which she participated in until she developed Parkinson's Disease in 1995.

Her family would like to thank the staff of Dr. William Baker Jr., the various caregivers from Alternative Care who helped care for Sue through several difficult years, and Hoffmann Hospice for their gracious help through Sue's final year.

A memorial service will be held at the Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1660 Pine Street, at 4 p.m. Family and friends will be encouraged to share their memories of Sue.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Parkinson's Resource Organization, 74-090 El Paseo Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4135

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle and friend. Herb arrived on the streets of Brooklyn, NY on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1927. Herb served in the Navy during WWII as a radio gunner. Herb's coming of age was experienced in the warm winter months in Miami and during the steamy dog days of summer in the Catskills. Herb caught the fashion bug early and had great success in all aspects of the Menswear Industry. Herb was a hard worker and took pride in what he did. Herb was a happy man who really enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest, a passion he passed down to his children and grandchildren. In recent years Herb suffered from Lewy Bodies Disease. Every time the disease tried to knock him down, Herb would put up a fight. His spirit didn't give up. That's why loved one's fondly referred to him as the "Come Back Kid". Herb passed away early Tuesday morning, September 23, 2003. Herb is in peace.

WILLIAM EDWARD JOHNSTON -- A resident of Woodland Hills, California, since 1964, died April 19, 2003, in his home after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was 84. Mr. Johnston was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on November 15, 1918, to William Johnston and Louise McGrath. He studied electrical and helped develop the first in-flight recorders for pilots of B-25s while working for Gray Manufacturing. He is the holde r of several patents in this area and others. He was a member of the Los Angeles County R.A.C.E.S., the Radio Amateur Communications Emergency Service, and regularly provided radio communications for the Tournament of Roses Parade. He was a member of the Woodland Hills Country Club, the Al Malaikah Shrine Amateur Radio Staff, and the Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Johnston was an engineer for Audograph, Incorporated, and later for Stenocard Dictations Systems of Los Angeles. In 1972, he formed Magnetic Communications Systems. He and his wife, the former Charlotte Thompson, were active in the Woodland Hills Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife; three children, William E. Johnston, Jr. of Richmond, Helen Johnston Conway of Moorpark, and Robert Allen Johnston of Pleasanton; and his younger brother, Harold Johnston of Eules, Texas.

Charles D. Stein, born June 10, 1922. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away April 18, 2003. Cherished husband of Debora; father of Nancy (David Futransky) Liebman, Theodore (Susan) Stein, David (Tamara) Stein, Susan Stein, Jill (Robert) Dyck and Dana Snyder; grandfather of Josh and Rebecca Liebman, Robert and Julie Stein, Rachael and Sam Dyck, Ethan Stein, Emily, Jill and Laura Futransky; husband of the late Edith, nee Ginzburg.

Chuck graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1947 after his service in the U.S. Army (1943-46) European Theatre as a combat infantry lieutenant, 36th Division and also the Counter Intelligence Corp., participating in numerous high-level missions in thepost-WW II denazification program.

Chuck practiced law in Chicago from 1948-82, with the firm of Gottlieb and Schwartz where he was managing partner and as trial counsel for the firm of Katten, Muchin and Zavis. He served as special master to U.S. District Court Judge James Parsons for four years. He traveled with Adlai Stevenson as a member of staff of the presidential campaigns. He moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and formed the firm of Stein, Berman and Blanchard. He was also general counsel, vice chair and secretary of Carpetland USA. His fine wit and warmth were felt by many.

Chuck was completely loyal to his family and many friends. He will be dearly missed and always remembered as the loving head of his devoted family, for his outspoken views, generous nature, his numerous and always wonderfully told stories.

Services held Monday, April 21, 2003, at HillsideMemorial Park Chapel, Hillside Mortuary

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Parkinson’s Resource Organization:

Parkinson’s Resource Organization
74-090 El Paseo, Suite 102
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Born Leslie Entwisle Edwards, July 3rd, 1921, in Los Angeles. One of his greatest virtues was his enthusiasm for life, and the knowledge and wisdom that flowed from him seemed to be boundless so that his many friends were enriched and rewarded simply by knowing him. His patience and perseverance, facing the debilitating effects of Parkinson's Disease should well be a source of inspiration for many, as they shared a sense of admiration for his gentle good humor, his cheerful attitude, and his unfailing warmth.

Fred attended Beverly Hills High School and USC until the onset of WWII when he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He fought in the Pacific Theater of Operation with the P-38 Fighter Squadron. He was decorated with merit for the battles of New Guinea, Southern Philippines, and Borneo. A Master Mason, Fred received the Golden Veteran's Award commemorating his fifty years of Masonic service. He was a 32nd Degree Brother of Scottish Rite Freemasonry, and his charity and generosity were known to all his brethren as well as to all who had the privilege and pleasure of knowing him, socially as well as in business.

Fred is survived by his loving wife, Trudy, who supported him valiantly in his battle against Parkinson's through the last 20 years of their marriage, and by his children - his daughter, Jennifer and her husband Barry, as well as his son, Stephen, his wife, Patricia, and Fred's two beloved grandchildren, Heidi and Zachary.

It can truly be said of Fred Edwards that throughout his lifetime, despite the loss of his health, but not his vitality, he always found blue skies above his head, good friends to surround him, and laughter and joy aplenty. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Resource Organization, 74-090 El Paseo, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260-4135 - (877) 775-4111.

Upland Alfred Eugene Wagner, 82, of Upland died at Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center on Feb. 27, 2003. He had battled Parkinson’s and Alzheimer for the past seven years. He was born on Feb. 29, 1920 in St. Louis. He moved to Los Angeles when he was three. He had lived in Upland for 16 years. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1938, where he lettered in basketball and baseball all four years. He served in North Africa, Italy, and France during WWI I. He attended LA Trade Tech then went to work with his father at Blake Moffitt & Towne Paper Company and later Ingram Paper Company. He worked in the paper industry for 48 years. He played AAA fast pitch softball for many years and set records. He pitched eight perfect games in a row. After playing several years he umpired for 20 years. He umpired and refereed the first exhibition game for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Lakers. He loved sports, big band music, and playing cards. He is survived by his wife Charlotte of 54 years, three sons,Bob and his wife Nancy of Orange, Jerry and his wife Sharon of Upland, and Rick of Shasta Lake, one sister Floreine Minklein of Burlingame, five grandchildren Cindy Slay and her husband Eric Slay of Costa Mesa, Jeff Wagner and his wife Niki of Tustin, Tim and Ron Wagner of Upland, and Lucas Wagner of Shasta Lake, and two great-grandchildren Zack and Emily Wagner of Tustin.