10-04-02obituaries

Sylvia Brambir, 81, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002, surrounded by family and hospice, from respiratory complications. Born on Dec. 1, 1920 in Manhattan, she lived in New York, then moved to Hallandale, Fla., in the 1960s, and to Ojai in 2000.
Although she spent many years managing a small business, the real focus of her attention was her family.
Mrs. Brambir is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Larry Shriberg, Jessica and John Grahm; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law Liz Shriberg and Andreas Stolcke, Kathryn and Matt Carrier, and Janet Shriberg and Sarah Cromarty; and great-grandson Tate Carrier.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Jacob Lieberman; four older siblings, Dora Lieberman, Ben Lieberman, Beatrice Satir and Rose Lieberman; and her husband, Lester.
Contributions may be made in her memory to the Hospice program at Help of Ojai, 111 W. Santa Ana St., P.O. Box 621, Ojai, CA 93024.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Dr. Robert V. Lashbrook

Dr. Robert V. Lashbrook, 84, of Ojai, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002 at Ojai Valley Community Hospital after a long bout with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was born July 9, 1918 in Los Angeles, Ca., and lived in Ojai for 30 years.
Dr. Lashbrook had been a chemistry professor at Ventura College. He graduated from Stanford University in 1951 with a doctorate in biochemistry. He was a member of the Ojai United Methodist Church and the Retired Professional and Business Men's Club.
He served in the South Pacific during World War II with the 15th Weather Corps and retired from the Air Force Reserves as a lieutenant colonel.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Lashbrook, of Ojai; sons Arthur Lashbrook of Vista, Calif., and Kenneth Lashbrook of Ione, Calif.; daughter Nancy Lashbrook of Seattle, Wash.; brother James Lashbrook of Murphys, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ojai United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Clarice Emma Kahle

Clarice Emma Kahle, 94, of Ojai, died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2002 at her home. She was born July 29, 1908 in Oklahoma, and had lived in Ojai since 1948.
Mrs. Kahle was a homemaker. She was very active in her church and as a volunteer at Little House for many years.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Jesse Kahle, of Ojai; son Ray Kahle; grandson Brent Kahle and wife Renee; granddaughters Carol Henning and Rebecca Henning; sisters Doreen Whitney and Letha Kirk; brother and sister-in-law Calvin and Mary Alice Baum.
Friends may call today from 2 to 8 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at The Thacher School Pavilion. A reception at Thacher School will follow the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ojai Valley Wesleyan Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Belva C. Edwards

Belva C. Edwards, 89, of Ojai, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 at Ojai Valley Community Hospital's Continuing Care Center.
She was born Aug. 30, 1913 in Shawnee, Okla., and had lived in Ojai for 40 years, coming from Salina, Kan.
Mrs. Edwards was a volunteer for Help of Ojai's R.S.V.P. for many years.
She is survived by her daughter, Cleo, and sons-in-law Roy and Richard; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford, daughter Oneta, and great-grandson Jonny.
Visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 3, from noon to 8 p.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai. Graveside services are being held today at 11 a.m. at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo, with Pastor Paul Bergmann officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.