09-27-02obituaries

Margie Leon Werber, 91, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2002 in Fresno, Calif. She was a former resident of Ojai for 42 years.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Clovis First Baptist Church.
Remembrances may be made to the Clovis First Baptist Church, 2080 E. Tollhouse Road, Clovis, CA 93611 or to the First Baptist Church of Ojai, 930 Grand Ave., Ojai, CA 93023.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Neptune Society of Central California, Fresno.

Svea Poulson

Svea Poulson, 79, of Ojai, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 in Ventura of natural causes. She was born Sept. 1, 1923 in New York, and lived in Ojai for 21 years.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Mary Poulson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Philip Poulson, and her son, Peter Poulson.
Graveside services will be held at a later date, with interment at Nordhoff Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai

Ardases "Onnig" Bardizbanian

Ardases "Onnig" Bardizbanian, 55, of Ojai, died suddenly Friday, Sept. 20, 2002, of heart failure. He had been a 30-year resident of Ojai. He was born June 22, 1947 in Romania, raised in Argentina until he was 16, lived for a few years in Brazil, and came to the United States in 1971.
Mr. Bardizbanian was an artist, architect, building contractor and landscape designer and was well-known for his architectural and landscaping designs throughout the Ojai Valley. He was interested in philosophy and during the 1970s he gave philosophical talks on the local television channel.
He is survived by his brother, Edward Bardizbanian, of Los Angeles; and many friends.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at 187 Oak Glen Ave., Ojai. For all information, call Michael at 646-0804.

Delores Patterson

Delores Patterson, 80, of Westlake Village, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002. She was born May 31, 1922 in Blackwell, Okla. She married Ralph "Pat" Patterson on June 10, 1939.
Mrs. Patterson owned and operated Delores's Beauty Salon in Ojai until her retirement in 1987, when she relocated to Oroville, Calif.
She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Linda Patterson of Abderdeenshire, Scotland, and Bob and Mary Patterson of Agoura, Calif; and four grandchildren, Jennifer, John, Justin and Jason.
A celebration of her life was held Saturday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, 1996 Eastman Ave., Ventura, CA 93003.

Bessie "Taminie" Forney

Bessie "Taminie" Forney, 75, of Oak View, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 14, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pa., and lived in the Ojai Valley since 1992, coming from Santa Barbara.
Mrs. Forney was a homemaker and also worked as a retail clerk for local grocery stores. She was a member of the Oak View Women's Club and volunteered at Second Helpings.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Bill Sweetland, of Oak View; son William Forney and his partner David L. Seymour of Studio City; brother and sister-in-law Eugene K. and Deanie Sallie of Sebring, Fla.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai, with Pastor Lyn Thomas officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

James L. Hames

James L. Hames, 80, of Ojai, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002 at Ojai Valley Community Hospital of heart failure. He was born Jan. 7, 1922 in Ratcliff, Ark. He was a resident of Ojai for one year, coming from Oxnard, and had been a 50-year Ventura County resident.
Mr. Hames was a member of the Oxnard Baptist Church for more than 30 years.
He is survived by his son, David Hames, of Ojai; stepson Jim Burns and wife Jody of Tulsa, Okla.; stepdaughter Ann Smith and husband Kenneth of Broken Arrow, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and his great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Hames.
The family thanks Dr. Gross, Dr. Halverson and Dr. Nelson and the nurses in intensive care at OVCH for their kindness, concern and gentle care.
Visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, from noon to 6 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.
Graveside services will be held Monday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at Ivy Lawn Memorial Park in Ventura.
Memorial contributions may be made to Help of Ojai.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Memorial Service

Bonnie Williams died Aug. 14, 2002 at her home in South Newfane, Vt., after a battle with cancer. Co-founder of Oak Meadow School and a healer, counselor and friend, she touched the lives of many people throughout the world.
A memorial service to celebrate her life and spirit will be held in Ojai, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. at an outdoor location. Participants will be given an opportunity to share an anecdote, poem, reading or song and are invited to bring a small item to place on a remembrance table in the gathering circle at the service. The service will be followed by refreshments and a slide show of Williams' life at a private home. For information and directions, contact Becky Lowe at 646-5163.