04-26-02obituaries

James B. "Brad" Beckett, 59, of Grass Valley, Calif., died Friday, April 19, 2002, at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 29, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif., and grew up in Ojai. He graduated from Nordhoff High School in 1960.
In 1981, Mr. Beckett was employed by Mechanics Choice and he and his wife moved to Grass Valley. In 1983, he started his own business, Dicon Industrial Supply.
His interests included golf, gardening, camping and fishing. Mr. Beckett was also an artist, with the majority of his works honoring the Native American people.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Connie Beckett, of Grass Valley; daughter Jamie Young of Chico, Calif.; parents James B. and Hazel Beckett of Ojai; brothers and sisters-in-law Chris and Brenda Beckett, and Tom and April Beckett, and sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Dennis Jackson, all of Ojai; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Denny and Margo Stenson and mother-in-law Maxine Stenson, all of Aurora, Neb.; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Hospice of the Foothills in Grass Valley, for their care.
A memorial service is being held today at 1 p.m. at Chapel of the Angels in Grass Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either Cancer Aid Thrift, 317 S. Auburn, Grass Valley, CA 95945, or Hospice of the Foothills, 12399 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley, CA 95945.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Angels, Grass Valley.

Bill W. Sisk

Bill W. Sisk, 77, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., died Saturday, April 13, 2002 at Havasu Regional Medical Center. He was born Dec. 27, 1924 in Springer, Okla., and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
The Sisks were 18-year residents of Ojai. Mr. Sisk was was a maintenance supervisor for Shell Chemical in Ventura until 1972. He then transferred to Shell Chemical in Belpre, Ohio. After 40 years with Shell Chemical, he retired 19 years ago and moved from Belpre to Lake Havasu.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Sisk, of Lake Havasu; daughters Wanda Martin of Ojai, and Gail Mastright of Lawndale, Calif.; sons Larry Sisk of Lake Havasu, and Gary Sisk of Tucson, Ariz.; brother Higgins Sisk of Provo, Utah; and five grandchildren, Brian, Ryan and Miles Sisk and Wendy and Kyle Martin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements were under the direction of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu.

Vernal R. Lightfoot

Vernal R. Lightfoot, 69, of Ojai, died at his residence Tuesday, April 23, 2002. He was born Aug. 16, 1932 in Newton, Iowa, and was a 34-year Ventura County resident.
Mr. Lightfoot was retired, having been a lineman for 35 years with Southern California Edison Company. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lightfoot, and son David Lightfoot, both of Ojai; seven grandsons; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Frank Kenneth Lightfoot and Daniel Lightfoot.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m. at Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home, 757 E. Main St., Ventura.
Arrangements are under the direction of Joseph P. Reardon Funeral Home.

Roy Bonnie Stallings

Roy Bonnie Stallings, 86, of Ojai, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. He was born Dec. 24, 1915 in Atwood, Okla., and lived in Ojai for 65 years, coming from Oklahoma.
Mr. Stallings was a driller-foreman for Shell Oil Company for 34 years. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and his interests included traveling and fishing.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, James L. and Mardee Stallings, of Ojai, and Todd A. and Clela Stallings, of Tehachapi; daughters and sons-in-laws Jane and Earl Sandefur of Ojai, Charlene and Ray Miller of Henderson, Nev., and Linda and Chester Necochea of Oak View; brother and sister-in-law Jack and Evelyn Stallings of East Port, Idaho; sisters Leta Briggs of Grants Pass, Ore., and Euna Krein of Escondido, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada Stallings, in 1999.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m. at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura.
Memorials may be made to Little House of Ojai.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.