LUCY KRUSE, FUHS 1948

Kruse, Lucy, was born on March 28, 1929 in Owensmouth, California. 

She is the twin sister of Oda Hatten. They grew up together in an orphanage until the age of 12 when they were adopted by Otto and Emily Idso. 

Lucy grew up in Fullerton, went to Fullerton High School, Fullerton College, and received her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Cal State Fullerton. 

Around 1945 she met Bill Kruse and in 1950 they were married at First Lutheran Church in Fullerton. She worked as a third-grade teacher at Fern Drive Elementary School and later worked at Western State College of Law in the financial aid department. Lucy and Bill loved traveling to many countries throughout the world, including Russia, China, Europe, and an African safari. 

She was very proud of her two sons James and Daniel and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill. She is survived by her twin sister, Oda Hatten; her sons, Jim and Dan; and her grandchildren, Perri, Rachel, Corbett and Cade. 

A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church of Fullerton at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 2, 2016 with interment to follow at 2:30 P.M. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Cypress. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

Published in Orange County Register from Mar. 29 to Mar. 30, 2016

- See more at: http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=lucy-kruse&pid=179431925#sthash.hybZtHs6.dpuf

PHYLLIS BOLINGER MUNN, FUHS 1949

To Connie Van Horn FROM SHARON GREGORY MCCONNELL, FUHS 1950

I just received this email today-- Phyllis maiden name was Bolinger and she was in class of '49.

MESSAGE TO PHYL’S FRIENDS:

March 22, 2016 at 2:29:16 PM EDT

 This is Phyllis Munn's daughter.   Mom passed away 3/16/2016 and I was not sure if you saw the posts on Facebook or received an email notice.     She passed away peacefully on 3/16 after suffering since 2/23/2016 with Advanced Progressive Dementia.  We are glad that she did not have to suffer 2-3 more years of Advanced symptoms like her brother did years ago.

She had a great 4 years here with me in Arizona and we are celebrating her life on Facebook so please check out her profile or mine.

Sorry to notify you this way

Lori Munn

From: Connie Van Horn <cvanhorn@pacbell.net>

To Phyl’s daughter

Wed, Mar 23, 2016 at 7:19 PM
Subject: Fw: Phyllis Munn

TO PHYL'S DAUGHTER:

A classmate of your mother forwarded this to me because I have a blog that posts FUHS news.

Do you have an obit or a comment that you would like me to post?

I worked with Phyl on the Pow Wow committee for many years.

Connie Stafford Van Horn, FUHS 1953

To: cvanhorn@pacbell.net

Fri, Mar 25, 2016 at 2:06 PM

Hi - this is Phyllis Munn's Daughter and below is a link to the Obituary and thank you for writing :)

Hugs

Lori Munn

http://messingermortuary.com/html/obits/obituaries.asp?listing_id=198137

And if you need any pictures - here are a few we used in the posting on Facebook :) of Mom , Mom and Dad Roger Munn, and then Mom and me Lori Munn :) and then my favorite is of them dancing :)

Thank You

Lori Munn

OBITUARY:

Phyllis Munn

Born: January 09, 1931

Died: March 16, 2016

Services: None

Visitation: None

Mom passed away very peacefully on Wednesday morning, we are blessed that she didn't have to suffer. Her last 4 years were happy and she was comfortable, safe and loved.

Please hold in your mind and heart that Mom had an absolutely wonderful life and has been loved by so many. I know she wants you all to think of happy times whether it be at the beach, high school, reunions, Fullerton Savings happy memories or just her and Dad cleaning up the dance floor with their endless matching outfits.

She is now being greeted by family and friends who are on the other side. Like so many believe it takes an earthly period of 1-3 weeks where they transition. They have discovered it is a beautiful loving and learning time no matter the faith. It is common practice for all faiths in India to use those 3 weeks (and especially when she comes to your mind too if you want) to thank the person for their life and all that they did and recall specific happy times saying thank you to them. It is known during that 1-3 week earthly time transition time they often travel to loved family, friends and locations so if you feel her near.... it's wonderful to say to her your special memory and say thanks. I find their ceremonies to be beautiful, respectful with hope, guidance for the transition and much thanks. Many many times to be thankful for and 100’s plus of times at gorgeous, uncrowded, and pristine beaches or our hangout at Newport 31st street where all I can think of is absolute extreme fun that she and Dad created for family and friends. Thank you, Mom and Dad.

RON VALENZUELA,

FUHS?  1983?

Valenzuela, Ronald Cooney 62

April 24, 1953 - March 14, 2016

As a young boy growing up in Fullerton, California, Ron was quite the salesman and hard worker, going door-to-door selling everything from his own homemade candy wreaths during Christmas time to Amway home care products throughout the rest of the year. He had his own newspaper route with the Orange County Register and that was how he earned the money for his own brand new Schwinn bike which helped him carry his two heavy bundles of newspapers every day on the handlebars. He had a lot of friends and they would play everything from "tops" with baseball cards (we can remember the front yard covered in cards) to marbles, to kick-the-can. There are a lot of fond memories of Ron. He was always honest. And he tried to be fair and kind. As he got older his life got a little harder. He had a disability that made his life rather difficult. He tried many different jobs from being responsible for running his own ice cream truck to even getting his license in electrical wiring and then wiring houses. But his disability proved to be quite debilitating and the last 30 years of his life was especially difficult. He will be missed but our prayers are that God, along with our Dad A.C. Valenzuela, our Mom Darlene Valenzuela, our sister Teresa "Rene" James, and our brother Steve Valenzuela, have all welcomed him to a new and better life. Ron leaves behind his sister Cherie (John) Witkowski, and his brother Tom (Sherrie) Valenzuela. He also leaves behind five nieces: Teresa Witkowski, Alicia (Arthur) Gharakhanian, Clorinda Witkowski, Mary Anne Walker and Anne (Iman) Shamsian; along with five great-nephews and one great-niece. We love you Ron. 

The Wake will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 6:30 PM followed by the Rosary, 7:00 PM at McAulay & Wallace Fullerton Mortuary Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Fullerton. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

Published in Orange County Register on Mar. 18, 2016- See more at: http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=RONALD-COONEY-VALENZUELA&pid=178097560#sthash.hwkGKcOI.dpuf

MIKE GOOSMAN, FUH 1969

Goosman, Robert Michael "Mike", 65, of the Crescenta Valley, passed away on March 1st, 2016 due to natural causes. Born in Colorado, Michael and his family moved to Southern California in the early 1950s. A graduate of Fullerton Union High School, he attended college in Colorado. After returning to Southern California, he pursued his interest in furniture design and carpentry. In the late 1980s, he began work for the Disney Stores, supervising the installation of set pieces for the fledgling store chain in the US, Europe and Asia. His production skills led him to similar work within the entertainment industry. During his free time, he enjoyed taking road trips throughout the western US, visiting the country's spectacular national parks and stopping to visit lifelong friends. Michael was a gentle and generous spirit with a quick wit and boundless energy, devoted to his family and friends. Michael is survived by his sister, Christine Goosman of Colorado Springs.

Published in Orange County Register on Mar. 23, 2016

See more at: 

http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=robert-michael-goosman-mike&pid=178336033#sthash.5oDU7RA1.dpuf

MARION "HALO" SARRANO, FUHS 1953

Email from Anson Worley, FUHS 1953

 March 14, 2016

Connie, don't know if you have heard that Marion "halo" Sarrano has passed away. He died from double pneumonia last week after a long illness. Sorry I have no further information.

CHARLIE HASS, FUHS 1953

CHARLES PHILLIP HENRY HASS (1935 ­ 2016) 

Hass, Charles Phillip Henry Westlake Village, CA. (Fullerton High School­ 1953) 

Charles Hass, the last surviving child to Rudolf Hass, creator of the HASS AVOCADO, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2016. Charles was born to Rudolf and Elizabeth Hass in 1935. He married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Foster in 1953, shortly after graduation from Fullerton High School. Charles graduated from Loyola University and later obtained his CPA license.

They moved their family to Westlake Village in 1968 and lived there until 2012. Charles is survived by his sons, Jeff (Nancy) and Ed (Maryanne); daughters, Judy Dee and Mary (Gary) Goldstone; grandchildren, Scott (Jill) Hass, Megan (Mick) Harlan, TJ (Samantha) Dee, Tim (Caryn) Hass, Michael (Jaime) Hass, Cody (Kimmy) Dee, Ashley (Matthew) Thomason, Tammy Dee (soon betrothed to Steve Kreft), Garrett and Danielle Goldstone; and seven great grandchildren. Charles began his career at Ernst & Ernst, before moving onto Controller/CFO positions at Anthony Pools, Northrup, Vinnell and Xontech.

He was always proud of his family heritage and that his father, a postman by trade and farmer by hobby, grew and patented the rough, black­skinned avocado which now accounts for almost 90% of the world's avocados.

The family would especially like to give their blessing to the staff of Royal Gardens residential care facility in Camarillo. There is no way we can express our gratitude for their care and companionship to our father and our family. 

The family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Charles and Shirley Hass's honor to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1528 Chapala, Suite 204, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

 Published in Orange County Register on Mar. 6, 2016

http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?n=charles-phillip-henry-hass&pid=177960189

Comment from Connie Stafford Van Horn, class of '53:

(At a 1953 class reunion meeting one year, Charlie told us that it was the kids in the family that stopped their father from destroying the avocado tree that his father thought was too ugly to keep and continue to develop - the kids convinced him to keep it because the avocados were delicious even though  they were not pretty. The patent ran out before the family received much money from it. When Charlie would go to owners meetings in later years, people would shake his hand and thank him for making them millionaires.)

Posted on Sharon Smith Gibson's FUHS website too: 
Dear FUHS Class of 1953,

Earl Gibson sent this obituary notice for one of your classmates who recently passed away. Please see the IN MEMORY page for Charles Hass at the following link:
http://www.fuhsconnect.com/class_profile.cfm?member_id=7424960

Sharon (Smith) Gibson, website administrator
www.FUHSconnect.com
fuhs1961@gmail.com
808-742-2512 (HST)

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Michael Harris Johnson, Sr., FUHS 1958

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart

that I am sending this email on the passing

of my husband and best friend Michael Harris Johnson, Sr.

Mike passed this morning peacefully surrounded by his family

 after a long battle with COPD, emphysema, and pneumonia.

Viewing will be this Friday, March 4 between 5:00 - 9:00 PM at:

  Memorial Gardens

  455 W. Central Ave.

  Brea, CA 92821

  714-529-3961

Please no flowers as Mike always said they die with no lasting memory.

Instead, please send a donation to the

Orange County Council Boy Scouts of America,

1211 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Tel: (714) 546-4990.

God Bless,

Clare Johnson

OBITUARY PUBLISHED LATER ON APRIL 23, 2016:

http://fuhs-all-alumni.blogspot.com/2016/04/johnson-michael-harris-sr-mikie-fuhs.html