1970 Obituaries

Jamela Andonie Johnson

May 14, 1951 - January 6, 2000

Jamela died after a long battle with cancer. She was my best friend. We met in 8th grade at Horace Mann and remained friends through high school at Crawford. Shortly after graduation she left San Diego, eventually marrying, moving to Utah and raising a large family. She was a sweet girl and a wonderful woman. I miss her a lot. -- Roberta Goss Marino '70

Carol Arruda Watt

September 12, 1951 - September 20, 2003

My best friend in high school, who also graduated in 1970, was Carol Arruda. She married David Watt ‘71. David was in the Air Force and after getting out, they settled in Jefferson, GA. --
Sue Cleary Shive '70

Charles Dillaha

July 28,1952 - May 19,1990

Melody Eulette Jones

March 6, 1952 - March 5, 2006

Melody passed into the Lord's hands March 5, 2006 at Denver Swedish Medical Center, one day before her 54th birthday. Melody was the beloved and loving wife of Cecil Jones for 35 glorious years, and the adored mother of Melissa Smith and April Johnson. Melody was also the proud and loving grandmother to Bailey Smith, Amanda and Abigail Johnson. Her tragic death brings great sadness as her caring and exemplary life brought great joy and love to all friends and family who truly knew her. Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 3/10/2006.

Mary Gookin Hertager

August 19, 1952 - July 15, 1995

Christine Hoerger

January 1, 1952 - September 26, 1996

Christopher Montello

February 22, 1952 -- April 16, 1993

Randy Peskin

September 3, 1952 - October 16, 2000

Randy died of an apparent heart attack at his home in Culver City. He built a career representing such athletes as Bob Golic, Reggie Theus, Kurt Rambis, Vlade Divac and Freddie Jones, actors Dennis Haskins and Joyce DeWitt, and such corporate clients as Raymond Weil and Harley Davidson cafe. He helped develop the television series "American Gladiators", produced numerous specials, and had sold several film and television concepts following a partnership with former "Cheers" star John Ratzenberger. In 1996 he joined B/W/R Public Relations to create a new division, B/W/R Sports, after spending a decade as founder of ProMar International, an advertising, marketing, promotions and merchandising firm. Survivors include his mother, Norma Peskin of San Diego; sister, Joyce Caballero of Fullerton; and brother, Harold Peskin of Escondido.

Brian Porcher
(No photo in annual)

March 21, 1953 - March 4, 1995

Pamela Wayne Grubb

May 29, 1952 - December 29, 2006

Pamela was born in San Diego, California. She dedicated her life to the service of others through nursing and the field of health care. Pam was a loving Mother to Erika, Wife to Carl, Daughter to Roy and Gail and Sister to Rex and Lance. Pam received her Associates of Arts in Nursing from Grossmont College in 1973. In 1980 she went on to receive her Bachelors in Health Administration and in 1985 she received her Master degree in Health Administration
Her family requests donations in lieu of flowers be sent in her memory to: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, 2011 Palomar Airport Road #206, Carlsbad, CA 92011 (760) 944-7774 www.freshstart.org or Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10001 (212) 679-6800 www.doctorswithoutborders.org