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B2 Friday, July 13, 2001 The Desert Sun For the record OBITUARIES TODAY IN HISTORY 194th day of the year There are 171 days left in the year morej John Laster Jr. John Henry Laster 64, a 62-year resident of Cathedral City, died July 3, 2001, in Palm Springs. He was born Nov, 15, 1936, to John and Ida Mae Chatham Laster in Carthage, Texas. He married Addie Ruth Morgan on July 18, 1959, in Las Vegas, Nev. He was self-employed as a contractor and belonged to the Rising Sun Motorcycle Club.

He is survived by his wife, Addie of Cathedral City; four sons, Kir-by of Banning, Kelvin of Washington, D.C., Bernell of Desert Hot Springs and Jonathan of Rudy Boisvert Rudy Boisvert, 82, of Thousand Palms, died July 1 0, 200 1 in Thousand Palms, He was born June 16, 1919, to Wilfred and Florenda Lauzon Boisvert in Quebec, Canada. He married Allene Turner on Aug. 28, 1965, in Los Angeles. He was a printing estimator for 41 years, retiring from Jeffries Bank Note Corp. in Los Angeles.

He was president of the Los An-geles Club Printing House Craftsmen, and volunteered with Food In Need of Distribution and the Thousand Palms Library. He is survived by his wife, Allene of Thousand Palms; and two sons, Nick of Walnut Creek and Paul of Las Vegas, Nev. Nicheside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Palm Springs Mausoleum in Cathedral City under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuary of Cathedral City. The family suggests donations to the Friends of the Thousand Palms Library or the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, Palm Desert.

Albert Smith chairman Henry Ford II. In 1979: A 45-hour siege by Palestinian guerrillas began at the Egyptian Embassy in Ankara, Turkey. In 1985: "Live Aid," an international rock concert in London, Philadelphia, Moscow and Sydney, took place to raise money for Africa's starving people. Ten years ago: Soviet and American negotiators meeting in Washington wrangled over a treaty to reduce long-range nuclear missiles. Five years ago: After battering the Carolina Coast, the weakened remnants of Hurricane Bertha moved north, spawning tornadoes and dumping rain from Maryland to Massachusetts.

One year ago: Fellow Democrat Bill Bradley endorsed Vice President Al Gore for president, four months after conceding their fight for the White House. Fiji's coup leaders released their remaining 18 captives, ending a 2-month hostage crisis. Today's Birthdays: Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp is 66. Actor Patrick Stewart is 61. Actor Robert Forster is 60.

Actor Harrison Ford is 59. Singer-guitarist Roger McGuinn (The Byrds) is 59. Actor-comedian Cheech Marin is 55. Actress Didi Conn is 50. Singer Louise Mandrell is -47.

Actor-director Cameron Crowe is 44. Tennis player Anders Jarryd is 40. Country singer-songwriter Victoria Shaw is 39. Bluegrass singer Rhonda Vincent is 39. Actor Michael Jace is 36.

Country singer Neil Thrasher is 36. Singer Gerald Levert is 35. Rhythm-and-blues singers Lovell and Laval Jones (Twice) are 30. Singer Deborah Cox is 28. Thought for Today: "Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted." Aldous Huxley, English author (1894-1963).

GAMBLERS' HELP Gamblers Anonymous, Coachella Valley: 325-2808 National Council On Problem Gambling Helpline: (800) 522-470CT In 1787: Congress enacted an ordinance governing the Northwest Territory. In 1793: French revolutionary writer Jean Paul Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday. In 1863: Deadly rioting against the Civil War military draft erupted in New York City. In 1878: The Treaty of Berlin amended the terms of the Treaty of San Stefano, which had ended the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. In 1960: John F.

Kennedy won the Democratic presidential nomination at his party's convention in Los Angeles. In 1967: Race riots that claimed 27 lives broke out in Newark, N.J. In 1974: The Senate Watergate Committee proposed sweeping reforms in an effort to prevent another Watergate scandal. In 1977: A blackout lasting 25 hours hit the New York City area. In 1978; Lee lacocca was fired as president of Ford Motor Co.

by 321-Q994 Bei, Suzanne Services Pending Boisvert, Rudy Nichside Service: Palm Springs Mausoleum, Cathedral City Carbone, Frank Services Pending Forrest, Leora i Memorial Service: Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City Gearheart, Sheri Ann Memorial Services: Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City, Entombment: Palm Springs Mausoleum. Johnson, Wilkes Private Services O'Brien, John Services Pending Probst, Helen Services Pending Queen, Erica Private Services Smith, Albert Visitation; Services: Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City Wall, James Memorial Services: Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City ments. Nancy Flaherty Nancy Tyrrell Flaherty, 69, of Palm Desert, died July 5, 2001, in Raleigh, N.C. She was born Feb. 18, 1932, to James and Vandalia Warg Tyrrell in Chicago.

She married Robert E. Flaherty on Aug. 25, 1951, in Milwaukee. She was chair and co-founder of the annual MS ProAm golf tournament in Palm Desert, and a founding member of Southern California VIMS, or Volunteers in Multiple Sclerosis. She and her husband received the President's Award of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for lifetime service in 1989, and an award for raising more than SI million through their golf tournament in 1998.

She was a charter member of Ironwood Country Club. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly F. Beattie of La Canada; two sons, Kevin J. of Cary, N.C, and Patrick C. of Bakers-field; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 1997. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in Palm Desert. The family suggests donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Redlands.

Sheri Gearheart Sheri Ann Gearheart, 54, of Palm Desert, died July 8, 2001. She was born Jan. 25, 1947, to John P. and Dorothy M. "Reed Taylor in Ontario.

She married Ray Gearheart on April 12, 1963, in Spokane, Wash. She was a homemaker for 38 years. She is survived by her husband, Ray ofPalm Desert; her daughter, Sondra of Bellingham, two sons, Gary of Sacramento and Todd of Twin Falls, Idaho; her brother, Ron Keeler of Reno, her sister, Judith Miller of Salt Lake City; Utah; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City, followed by inurnment in Palm Springs Mau soleum's Tranquility Falls.

Palm Springs Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests donations to the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, AIDS SERVICES Desert AIDS Project: 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, Dr. Carreon Suite 3, Indio. 342-4197 AIDS Assistance Program: 216 Arenas, Palm Springs, 325-8481 State hot lines: South California: (800) 922-2437 Spanish: (800) 400-7432 Hearing Impaired: (800) 553-2437 Chester Brewer Chester Robert Brewer, 71, of Palm Desert, died July 10, 2001, at home.

He was born Dec. 20, 1929, in Los Angeles. He married Patricia Voinch'e on Dec. 27, 1987, in Westminster. He was an engineer who worked for manufacturers, and served in the U.S.

Navy during World War II. He was a member of Gamblers Anonymous for more than 27 years, was on the National Council for Problem Gambling for more than three years and was a mentor at Indio Continuation School. He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Palm Desert; his daughter, Teresa Lami of Diamond Bar; his son, Mike of Bakersfield; two stepdaughters, Dawn Wilson of Ontario and Diana Reinhardt of Placentia; two stepsons, Greg Miller and Guy Miller, both of Virginia; and 15 grandchildren. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. today at Wiefels Mortuary Chapel in Palm Springs.

Interment will be in Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Brea, with Wiefels and Son Funeral Directors in charge of arrangements. The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society in Palm Desert or Gamblers Anonymous in Palm Springs. Robert Weddle Robert W. Weddle, 51, of Moreno Valley, a former resident of the Coachella Valley, died July 10, 2001, in Moreno Valley. He was born Jan.

16, 1950, to Robert L. and Genevieve Ostenak-Weddle in Kansas City, Kan. He married Susan Foster on Dec. 14, He was a registered civil engineer and worked as city engineer for the city of La Quinta before" working as city engineer for the city of Fontana for 1 1 years. He belonged to the American Society of Civil Engineers.

He is survived by his wife, Susan of Moreno Valley; two daughters, Wendy of Las Vegas, and Tracy of Fort his brother, David of Cathedral City; his stepmother, Ruth of San Bernardino; and his grandmother, Mable of Kansas City, Kan. Memorial services will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today and from 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Weddle residence in Moreno Valley.

The family suggests donations to American Cancer Society. Donald Iodice Donald John Iodice, 49, of Desert Hot Springs, died July 9, 2001, at home. He was born Jan, 9, 1952, to John and Theresa Travis Iodice in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He was the showroom captain at the MGM Grand Hotel in Reno, for 15 years, and a professional drummer for more than 30 years. He is survived by his compan ion, Barbara Krivoshi of Desert Hot Springs; his sister, Pamela Calhoun of Las Vegas, and his father, John of Las Vegas.

Services will beat 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Desert Hot Springs. Interment will be private, with Rose Mortuary of Desert Hot Springs in charge of arrange- (760) 341-3438 Palm Desert Cathedral City; two daughters, Cynthia of Cathedral City and Lesa Randolph of San Fernando; his brother, Dave Allison of Pa-coima; two sisters, Earline Oliver and Ola B. Jenkins, both of Indio; 15 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Wiefels Mortuary Chapel, Palm Springs. Services will be at 1 1 a.m. Saturday at Wiefels Mortuary Chapel. Interment will be in Coachella Valley Cemetery, Coachella, with Wiefels and Son Funeral Directors, Palm Springs, in charge of arrangements.

Harry Graves Harry L. Graves, 69, of Palm Springs, died July 6, 2001, in Palm Springs. He was born Aug. 25, 1931, to Jamie L. and Ruby Waller Graves in St.

Joseph, Mo. He married Joyce E. Graves on March 25, 1961, in Las Vegas, Nev. He owned and operated Ad Space Inc. in Pomona, a manufacturer of mobile and modular space, foP35 years'," and Space Leasing for 25 years before retiring.

He belonged to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Mont-clair; Redhill Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga; Covina Power Squadron in Covina; and Travelers Aid in Ontario. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Palm Springs; four stepsons, John Ramstead and Mark Ram-stead, both of Upland, and Jay Ramstead and Todd Ramstead, both of Palm Springs; his stepdaughter, Lisa Di Benedetto of Upland; two sisters, June Ver-meer of Oakhurst and Linda Gat-tey of Los GatoS; and eight step-grandchildren. Graveside services were held July 1 2, 200 1 at Forest Lawn, Covina Hills. The family suggests donations to a charity of choice. ALMANAC TODAY Welwood Murray Memorial Library, 100 S.

Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. Ongoing book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Portola Community Center, 45-480 Portola Palm Desert. Free meditation education from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

341-6649 Coachella Valley Woodcarvers, 12:30 to 3 p.m, at the La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta. 771-5682 Mlzell Senior Center, 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Yoga classes. 328-6247 Albert Milton Smith, 78, of Palm Desert, died July 10, 2001, in Palm Desert.

He was born Aug. 10, 1922, to Milton and Jessie Kane Smith in Minnesota. He married Rita Mazur on Sept. 15, 1962, in Oak Park, 111. He owned and operated Limousine Services for 13 years and served in the U.S.

Army. He is survived by his wife, Rita of Palm Desert; three children; and four grandchildren. Visitation will be at 1 1 a.m. and services at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Ramon Chapel, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City.

Entombment will be in Palm Springs Mausoleum under the di rection of Palm Springs Mortuary. The family suggests donations to the Orphan Pet Oasis in Palm Springs. Herbert Drabandt Herbert George Drabandt, 74, of Palm Springs, died July 6, 2001, in Palm Springs. He was born April 9, 1927, to Herbert Emil and Mabel Peder-son Drabandt in Illinois. He was self-employed as a florist in Chicago for 1 5 years and served in the U.S.

Army during World War II. He is survived by his mother, Norma Zick of Shelton, two sisters, Beverly Thompson of Granite City, 111., and Shirley Strickland of Troy, and his brother, Donald of Westport, Ore. Private arrangements are under the direction of Palm Springs Mortuary in Cathedral City, with burial in Riverside National Cemetery. The family suggests donations to a charity of choice. CRIME TIPS Crime Stoppers: 341-7867.

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fDi57l Of Iff i David Service 10am Sat Baptist Owen Stanley M. Thurman 1 I September 26, 1923 -June 30, 2001 I CALIFORNIA Stan Thurman passed away peacefully the morning of June 30th at Stevens Hospital in Edmonds, Washington from congestive heart failure. Stan was born on i farm in Clark County, Washington, where he was raised, until moving to Kelso, when he was eight. Stan remained in Kelso until graduating from Kelso High School in June 1941. Seeking adventure, he moved to Seattle and worked for the Fisher Flour Mill until the war with Japan started si months later.

Stan immediately enlisted In the Navy and departed for duty on Christmas Eve, 1941. He served in the North Pacific and participated in the defense of Dutch Harbor, Alaska during the Japanese air raids in June 1942. After the War's end, Stan finished bis six year enlistment aboard the destroyer USS Cyatt, which was based on the East coast. The Navy trained Stan to be an electrician and he gives the Navy much credit for his later success. LEARN QuickBooks FAST Upon discharge in 1947, Stan moved electrical wholesaling business until opening business in 1953 with his brother, Bob.

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The chain was. at the time, the leading home improvement chain in the Pacific Northwest. Stan was the Chairman and CEO when the company first sold stock to the public in 1970. During the time that Stan was building the business, from 1953 until 1970, he was known as a generous man that would help many of his friends and employees start their own businesses. Many of these people have gone on to great success and have created several successful chains.

Stan did not find running a public company to his liking and soon left to start new chain of stores. Seattle-based Thurman Industries, and several other ventures in real estate and the fishing industry. He is known in the national home Improvement Industry as one of the major L. Computerworks, In Memory Of Chester Brewer Funeral Service: Today, Wiefels 4 Son Chapel. Interment: Saturday, Memory Gardens, Memorial Park, Brea, CA John Laster Visitation 4:00 to Today.

Funeral Service: Saturday, Wiefels I Son Chapel. Interment: Monday, Coachella Valley Cemetery. Margaret Williams Funeral Service: Monday, Ajaton Baptist Church, Palm Springs Avis Henket Memorial Service: 1000am, Monday, Wiefels 1 Son Chapel James Molioy Private Inurnment Ann Gottesman Private Inurnment James Cleary Private Inurnment Harriet Russell Private Inurnment Inc. Dally DerbyThursday 1st place 4. Big Ben 2, Lucky St 8, Gorgeous George 3rd place Race time 1:44:69 Match winners and time for top prize.

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He and his brother, Bob, were one of the first in this type of business. Many of their ideas were copied by other major chains that dominate the business today. During his long business career, Stan became involved in many community activities and had many Interests. He was Involved to politic', a one time candidate for the State House of Representatives, a member of several boards, involved in the horseracing community, an avid boater, an accomplished pilot, he loved to fish and hunt, enjoyed golfing and was member of the Mill Creek and Indian Wells Country Clubs. He also served on the 441 foundation and was a director of the Horseman's Benevolent i Protective Association Stan retired from Thurman Industries 199S but stayed active in several community activities.

Stan is survived by bis wife of 36 years, Jacqueryn and five children: sons Kenton Thurman of Kirk land. WA; Rodney Thurman of Longview, WA; and stepchildren Edward Jennings of Rente. WA; William Jennings of DuvaR, WA, and Mishal Jennings Brown of Tucson, AZ; twefc grandchildren and fn grandchildren Stan was receded to death fey twin daughters Pamela and Patricia and his brothers Elton Thurman and Robert Thurman. A memorial service wi be neM Monday, July 16. 2 00 pm.

at Canyon Hilts Community Church, BotheR, WA. located In the Canyon Business Park (take Eur! 26 off 1-405 go east). Aha, a remembrance ami be beld on Wednesday, July It, 10 00 m. at the Kelso Red lion, Mso, Washington. k) ieu of Bowers, donations may be made to the "Stan Thurman Patient Goruolo.

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