Friday Obituaries

11/4/05

DAVIS, Truman "Ted," Jr.

84, of Sun City - Georgetown, Texas formerly of Port Angeles, Wa. died Tuesday, November 1, 2005.

He was born on August 4, 1921 in Santa Barbara, Ca. to Truman E. Davis, Sr., & Irene S. (Haddow) Davis.

Ted was a W.W. II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army.

He attended San Francisco City College.

Ted married Elizabeth Martin on February 2, 1946 in Ellensburg, Wa.

He was a Baker, and owned his own Bakery in Santa Barbara, Ca. for over 35 years until retiring in 1981. Though Ted was a Baker by profession, he was also a very accomplished Artist. He created pieces of art in paintings, bronze sculptures, stained glass, and blown glass.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years - Elizabeth "Betty" Davis of Georgetown; son - Alan Davis of Saipan, North Mariana Islands; daughter - Lynn Davis of Alameda, Ca.; son - Barry Davis & wife Cathy of Breckenridge, Co.; grandsons Randal Davis & wife Jennifer of Murphy, Tx., Scott Davis & wife Mary of Seattle, Wa.; great-grandchildren - Jackson, Parker, Alex & Cate Davis of Murphy, Tx., Justin & Amanda Davis of Seattle, Wa., brother - Robert W. Davis & wife Judith of El Cerrito, Ca., sister - Nancy Seymour & husband Bert of Sacramento, Ca., & numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

A Memorial Service will be Friday, November 4, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Georgetown, 703 S. Church Street, Georgetown, Tx. (512) 863-3381, with Dr. Michael A. Roberts, officiating.

Memorials made be made to the Scott & White Hospice, Temple, Texas.

Arrangements by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel, Georgetown, Tx. (512) 869-8888.

EPPER, Heidi Jean

Born in Burbank, California, July 31, 1968, died at the age of 37 after a long illness. At a very young age, she moved to and grew up in Santa Barbara. She was a graduate of Santa Barbara High School. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of California at Los Angeles, focusing on her passion for acting, the arts, and culture. After college, she resided in Los Angeles until her passing.

Heidi was known for her gentle touch, pure heart and compassion for others. She loved children and worked with them in various capacities throughout her life. She loved to travel and had a great interest in other cultures, especially as they related to children. Her beloved cats, many of whom she had rescued, always surrounded her. Heidi was very thoughtful and sincere, yet she had a fun loving, goofy side that was very entertaining.

She is survived by her mother, Peggy Tingle-Campbell and stepfather Bruce H. Campbell, of Carpinteria; father Gary Epper; grandmother Gladys Tingle; sisters, Lisa, Danielle, Madison and Nicole; and her brother Gary.

She leaves us touched by her love and beauty. A memorial will be held in her honor. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of Cats, 15587 Old Hwy. 80, El Cajon, California 92021.

PENTECOST, Robert B.

died unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2005. Bob was born on August 21, 1940 to Robert and Caroline Pentecost. He moved to Santa Barbara in 1952. He attended local schools, graduating from Santa Barbara High School in 1958. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service, General Telephone, Tomark Paint and Art and Sherwin Williams before joining the Sheriff's Dept. in 1962. In 1964, Bob joined the Santa Barbara Police Dept. He worked in all the divisions. Retiring in 1979, he bought WBC Security Services and Associated Attorney Services. Bob retired in January 2005.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Lillian Frances (Carrozzo) who he married in 1962. Together they had four wonderful children, Robert III and Peter of Santa Barbara, Kathleen (David) Thursby of Sparks, NV, and Margaret (John) Santarossa of Mesa, AZ. Also surviving are his eight grandchildren, Krista and PJ of Santa Barbara, Justin, Nicole and Stephanie of Sparks, NV, Ashley, Jessica and Dominick of Mesa, AZ.

Bob loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting in California, Alaska, Montana and Baja. Bob was known for his fantastic BBQ.

There will be a Rosary Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Welch-Ryce-Haider on Sola St. A Mass will be said Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows.

If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Notre Dame School Scholarship Fund, 33 E. Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

WESTFALL, Renelda

Renelda Jacqueline Westfall passed away early Tuesday morning, November 1, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Born in Brockton, MA, in 1925, she was just 11 days short of her 80th birthday.

Rene moved to Santa Barbara as a child, attending local schools and graduated from Santa Barbara High School in 1943. She married Jack Westfall in 1944 and they shared 49 happy years together before he preceded her in death in 1993. During her children's school years, she was very involved in their activities and in PTA, as well as being a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star. In recent years, she enthusiastically served on her high school reunion committee and was a member of Santa Barbara Mothers Club.

She is survived by her children, daughter Cheryl Gregory and her husband, Chase, of Santa Barbara, and son, Kim Westfall and his wife, Barbara, of Walnut Creek. She also leaves three grandchildren, Kevin Chase Gregory, Jaclyn Marie Westfall, and Jonathan Plise. In addition are surviving brothers, Clarence Boynton, Phillip Boynton, and sister, Norma Logan.

Rene was happiest surrounded by family and friends. She laughed easily and often. She will be remembered always and missed greatly.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 4, 2005, at 11:00 am at Welch-Ryce-Haider.