Obituaries

Glenn D. Stubblefield Glenn (Stub) D. Stubblefield started a new journey in heaven on October 22, 2002 after a battle with cancer. He did not suffer and was in the comfort of his home with his family.If you knew Stub, you will always envision a smile on his face. A friend to all, Stub was a positive and hard working individual who enjoyed life to the fullest.Stub was born in Charleston, Arkansas July 27, 1926 and had been a California resident in Ventura County since 1940. He served in the Army from November 1944 to December 1946, being honorably discharged as a corporal.Stub loved his work as a captain for USN CBC Fire Department at Port Hueneme, where he served for 27 and a half years. He also loved building, and has left his mark on homes and apartments all over Ventura County. Many who knew him will remember his special talents in the work done on their homes.He was an avid golfer and fisherman. His favorite fishing and vacationing spot was Alaska, where he usually “caught the big one.” He belonged to the Ojai Soule Park Senior Men’s Golf Club, where he played religiously every week until close to the time of his passing.He is survived by his wife of 44 and three-quarters years, Louise, and daughter Sandra Therrien, as well as his grandson Christopher Hammond and granddaughters, Kelsee and Courtney Therrien. He was preceded in death by his son, William Dale Stubblefield.Stub was a “gentle giant” and perhaps the world’s greatest listener! He will be especially remembered for the deep, enduring love he had for his family. We love you, Stub.A memorial service was held Friday at the Ojai Presbyterian Church.Donations to his memory may be given to the Hospice or your favorite charity.Francis Westcott ThorpeFrancis Westcott Thorpe, 69, died October 24 of cancer at Mee Memorial Hospital in King City. Mr. Thorpe, born in Los Angeles on February 18, 1933, was the descendant of a pioneer Southern California family which was prominent in law and agriculture. He graduated from Ventura College in 1956, after serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and from Whittier College in 1965.He pursued two careers simultaneously, working as both a journalist and an educator. In Southern California he began his newspaper career as a reporter-photographer for the Whittier Daily News, working also for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and the Santa Paula Chronicle, while teaching in Bell Gardens and Whittier.In Northern California, he taught at Dublin High School for 10 years and in Calaveras County, where he also was editor of the Calaveras Enterprise and worked as a reporter for the Calaveras Prospect and Californian. He ended his lengthy teaching career at King City High School, where he was an instructor for 13 years, and his career as a journalist by writing occasional articles and features for the Monterey Herald.Mr. Thorpe usually served as a journalism instructor and school newspaper advisor at the high schools where he taught. His lifelong interests were California history and mineral prospecting. He was a member of the California Historical Society.He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Patricia Chartier-Thorpe; and two stepdaughters, Andrea Chartier Bain of Seattle, Washington, and Lisa Chartier Jewell of Minneapolis, Minnesota. From a previous marriage he is survived by three children, Jennifer Thorpe Coppinger of Santa Paula, William Thorpe of Ventura, and Margaret Thorpe Reifer of Oxnard, along with several grandchildren. Also surviving him is one brother, Maner L. Thorpe of Montecito, and numerous nieces and nephews.Mr. Thorpe was the grandnephew of Carlyle Thorpe, founder of the California Orchard Company in King City and founder and first president of the Diamond Walnut Growers in California. He was the son and grandson of noted Southern California attorneys Spencer Roane Thorpe and Spencer Guy Thorpe, all of whom preceded him in death.The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Visiting Nurse Association, 809B Broadway, King City.Arrangements are under the direction of the family-owned Skillin-Carroll Mortuary, Santa Paula.James E. BarringerBARRINGER, James E. “Jim”, Dr., age 59, of Tampa, passed away October 23, 2002. A native of Glendale, California and resident of Tampa for the past 32 years, Dr. Barringer was a History Professor at Hills- borough Community College for 32 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Shelly Ann Barringer; children, Lisa, Jimmy, Brianna and Rohan; step-mother, Katherine Barringer; brothers, John, Tom and Frank Barringer; and siblings, Edward Philip “Rusty” and Ann Heck. Funeral Services will be held Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at Oakwood Community Church, 11209 Casey Road, with the Rev. Paul Phair, Pastor, officiating. Cremation will follow. Reception will follow at church for family and friends. In lieu flowers, contributions may be made to Hillsborough Community College Foundation, c/o Dr. Adrienne Garcia, District Office, P.O. Box 31127, Tampa, FL 33631-3127 in memory of Dr. Barringer. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. until time of service at church. “Jim, Who will love me above all? Who will hold me dear? Who will dream about me? Your friend, your wife, your love. Who will cherish my kisses, My hopes and dreams to share, Who will walk beside me, On into the autumn years of life. Who will stand beside me, Each cry of mine to hear, Who will wipe away my tears, When the pain’s to much to bear. Good-bye my love, my heart, God grant you sweet repose and through whatever else fate may cast our way, I know we’ll meet again.” - SA Barringer. GONZALEZ FUNERAL HOME Julio Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D. Adolfo Gonzalez-Roel, L.F.D. 7209 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. (813) 931-1833