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Tuesday, 18 September 2007 |
Jay Warren Fansler
1952-2007
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at the Oasis of Grace Foursquare Church, 568 Central Ave., Bishop, for Bishop resident Jay Warren Fansler.
Born June 23, 1952 to Warren and Ellen Fansler in Bishop, Jay died on Sept. 4, 2007. He was 55.
Jay lived his life in Bishop. He loved the outdoors. Horseback riding, fishing, gardening and working in his yard were just a few of his favorite pasttimes. He was also a talented artist and was always sketching and drawing.
Jay was always willing to lend a helping hand to whoever needed him. He almost always had a smile on his face and a funny story to tell that would have everyone laughing. He cherished the times spent with family and friends. As his illness progressed, no matter how much pain he was in, he seemed to be able to keep a positive attitude.
His smile and laughter will be missed by everyone.
Jay was preceded in death by his father, Warren Fansler.
He is survived by his mother, Ellen Fansler of Reno; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Toni Fansler of Reno; sisters, Carolyn Williams and Sherri Fansler of Reno; nieces, Katie Fansler, Richelle Taylor, Cindy Hall, McKenzie Williams and Gina Fansler; nephews, Larry Williams, Greg Williams, Trevor Williams and Eric Fansler; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He also had very special people in his life that he considered family which include Venneida, Shane, Zachary and Brendan Wade of Citrus Heights, and Dick and Donna Pride of Bishop.
Arthur W. Naylor
1927-2007
A private family memorial service was held on Sept. 11, 2007 (Patriot Day) for 17-year Bishop resident Arthur W. Naylor.
Born in Glendora on Jan. 31, 1927, Arthur died Sept. 6, 2007 at the Bishop Care Center.
His parents chose to settle in Bishop in the late 1950s because they loved to fish. Art became a permanent resident himself when he retired in 1989.
He loved gardening, doing crossword puzzles and fishing the Owens River and nearby lakes. His quiet strength and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Arthur is survived by his first wife and lifelong friend, Alberta Gregory; daughters, Trudy Naylor of Bishop, Vicky Ellis of Costa Mesa and Kathy Summers of Redlands; son, Vance Naylor of Powell, Wyo.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Diane Lea Smith
1932-2007
A small, private family service has already been held in honor of Diane Lea Smith.
Born Nov. 11, 1932 to Ernest Sansome and Juanita Walsh Sansome in Hawthorne, Diane Lea Smith died on Sept. 3, 2007 after waging a courageous battle with cancer.
As a young girl Diane moved to Bishop where she spent happy summers water skiing and playing baseball. She spent the winters skiing and ice skating in the High Sierra. As a member of the Bishop Union High School ski team, she was selected as a 1948 alternate to the Far West Ski Association and competed in Alta, Utah.
Diane married her high school sweetheart, Vern “Smitty” Smith, in 1950. She raised her three children while working part-time as a waitress and hostess. In 1971, Diane and her family moved to Reno where she continued her love of sports, becoming a competitive bowler. She also began her second career in 1973, graduating from Ponce School of Cosmetology and moving into the field of hairdressing where she flourished for 35 years until her retirement in April 2007.
Diane leaves behind a lifelong circle of friends in Bishop and Reno.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Vern Smith, and her sister, Patricia Laxague.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Sheryl Smith of Sparks, Nev.; daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Chuck Farlow of Verdi, Nev. and Janie and Chip Courtois of Reno; brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Donna Sansome of Arizona; granddaughters, Jaymi Miller, Erin Roach, Danielle Smith and Melanie Courtois; grandsons, Josh Farlow and Levi Smith; as well as many more much loved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank her doctors and the Circle of Life Hospice for their wonderful care.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a cancer research or hospice organization of one’s choice.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )
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