WILLIAM POORE, FUHS 1942

Poore, William M., on March 10, Bill passed away after months of health struggles and is now in the loving embrace of his savior, Jesus Christ. Bill was born in 1923 in Pasadena, the second of 5 children, and grew up in Fullerton. In 1942, on his 19th birthday, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. While in school he had worked at an aircraft factory, and so he was assigned to the aviation unit. After flight training, he became a 1st lieutenant and served in the South Pacific as a dive bomber pilot. Bill was proud to have earned 3 Distinguished Flying Crosses and 9 Air Medals during his combat duty, all by the age of 22. He was discharged from active duty in 1946 and served as a Captain in the Reserves until 1958. Bill was a lifetime member of the VFW. In 1947 he and his college sweetheart, Doris, were married. Bill worked as a chemist at Leffingwell Chemical Corp. and resumed his education, graduating from Whittier College with a BS and 3 MS degrees -- in chemistry, math, and physics. He was the first chairman of the chemistry department at Goldenwest College when that school opened and also taught at Orange Coast College, spending 32 years as a teacher in the Coast Community College District. Bill also coached football at Long Beach City College. From 1958 to 1972, he and Doris operated a concession stand on the waterfront at Huntington Beach. They moved to Lake Forest in 1977 and began attending Lake Hills Community Church soon after, where they made many friends. A military graveside service was held in Anaheim. Bill is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Jim, Sonny, Gene, and Viola. Bill was optimistic, generous, honest, willing to help anyone in need, and had a great work ethic. He liked football and to travel, to do any kind of home improvement project, and to spend time with friends - but most of all he loved his country and his wife. Memorial donations to
Alzheimer's Association or to UCI Medical Center, for Alzheimer's research, would be appreciated. View/Sign Guest Book
Published in the Orange County Register on 3/18/2009
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DONALD EDWARD BRYAN, FUHS 1945

Bryan, Donald Edward, 81, of Fullerton, passed away on March 10, 2009. Born on November 16, 1927 in Garden Grove, Don was a lifelong Orange County resident. He graduated from Fullerton High School, San Jose State and Cal State Long Beach. He served in the United States Navy and was a member of the El Bekal Shriners and Free Masons. Before retiring he worked as the Project Manager for the city of Fountain Valley. He is preceded in death by his wife, Grace and son, Gary. He is survived by daughter, Sue Van Dyke; son-in-law, Russell (of Anaheim), and grandson, Randy Van Dyke of Fullerton. Don spent his free time on hobbies such as cooking, electronics and woodworking.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 19 at Memory Garden Memorial Park in Brea at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Memory Garden Memorial Park
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Published in the Orange County Register from 3/14/2009 - 3/15/2009
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BONNIE HARDMAN STORY, FUHS '59

I received the following email Sunday, March 1 from Lee Ann (Haslam) Cameron - FUHS '59.

Bonnie's obituary notice is in today's North County Times, which I thought all might want to see.

Here is the obituary:

Bonnie Mae Story, 67 ESCONDIDO -- Bonnie Mae Story, 67, passed away Wednesday, February 25th, 2009. Bonnie was born in Los Angeles on July 7th 1941. She attended K-10 in Fullerton. Her family moved to Fallbrook in 1957, where she graduated from Fallbrook High. She met the love of her life, Cliff Story, and they were married in 1961. They moved to Escondido, where they raised their family. They resided there until they passed away. Bonnie worked for a brief period at SDG&E and Freeway Trailer Sales. For many years she volunteered as a student aide for Conway School. She was involved in many activities, including Jaycee wives and the Las Ramada Camper Club. She enjoyed bowling, camping, casino, coin collecting, throwing great parties and spending time with her close friends. She will be truly missed by all. Bonnie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Clifford Story. She is survived by her son, Craig (Kathy) Story; daughter, Daphne Story; Grandson, Brain Clark; step-granddaughter, Cherie Huitt; step-grandson, Kyle Davis along with many nieces and nephews and her number one companion Scooter. Burial will be Oak Hill Memorial Park, in Escondido, on Friday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com
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