11-08-02obituaries

Charlotte Edith Gresham, 68, of Ojai, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 12, 1934 in Arcata, Calif., and moved with her family to Ojai at the age of 4. She attended Ojai schools, graduating from Nordhoff High School in 1952.
She worked for several years at Security Bank, both in Ventura and Ojai. She met and married James "Jim" Gresham and together they built and worked at Double J Market in Meiners Oaks from 1971 until they sold it in 1993.
Mrs. Gresham was known by many as she spent hours daily working alongside her husband in all aspects of running the market. Her smile and hospitality are remembered by all who shopped at Double J Market.
She is survived by her husband, James V. Gresham of Ojai; brother Leonard Taylor of Colfax; sisters Gail E. Hansen of Easton, Evelyn J. Wallace of Tulare, and Karen Liller of Ventura; and a niece, Sarah Liller of Ventura, who Charlotte helped raise as her own; and other nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her care giver of six years, Nancy Vernand of Ojai.
Visitation will be at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai on Friday, Nov. 8, from 2 to 8 p.m.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. at Clausen Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Dora Constance Tracy

Dora Constance Tracy, 88, of Ojai, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, surrounded by her family. She was born Sept. 1, 1914 in Stoughton, Mass.
She was a supervisor for Prudential Insurance in Boston, Mass., for 12 years. Shortly after retiring, she moved to Ojai with her family, and was a resident of Ojai for 20 years.
Mrs. Tracy was a volunteer at the Oak Tree House in Ojai. Her interests included movies, shopping, cooking and knitting.
She is survived by her daughter, Carol Tracy; daughter and son-in-law Diane and Butch Dykeman; sons and daughters-in-law Kenneth and Karen Tracy, and Paul and Leone Tracy; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many more relatives.
There will be an informal reception to celebrate Mrs. Tracy's life and share memories on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at her granddaughter's house, 818 Jose Drive, Ojai.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai.

Marti Cadenasso

Marti Cadenasso, 58, of Ojai, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002 at her home.She was born April 4, 1944 in Portland, Ore., and had lived in Ojai for one year, coming from Laguna Hills, Calif.
Mrs. Cadenasso was a sales manager for Encore Corporation.
She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Tamra and Greg Mundia of San Clemente, Calif., and Stacy and Kevin Davis of Ojai; parents Dave and Eleanor Reynolds; five siblings; and four grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Clausen Funeral Home in Ojai, with Pastor Paul Bergmann officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Ojai Valley Community Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clausen Funeral Home, Ojai.

Ann Winston

Ann Winston, one of the first members of the Meditation Mount group, and the accountant for many years, died Sept. 22, 2002 in Santa Maria, Calif.
There will be a memorial celebration of her life on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. in the auditorium at Meditation Mount, located at the top of Reeves Road in Ojai. All are welcome.