B-5 FIRST 5 19:26 Ronnie Burns Son of George Burns and Gracie Allen LOS ANGELES Ronnie Burns, the son of George Burns and Gracie Allen who played himself on his par- TV show in the 1950s, has died. He was 72. Burns died of cancer at his Pacific Palisades home Wednesday, accord- ing to his wife, Janice. Born in Evanston, he was adopted when he was 3 months old. He grew up among the elite of Hol- lywood and the privileged of Beverly Hills, but never was a preferring a more low-key life, ac- cording to friends and family.
could have been a casualty or a jerk and he was his wife said Thursday. a flashy guy. He Burns appeared as himself for sev- eral seasons on George Burns and Gracie Allen which aired from 1950 to 1958, and later on George Burns got into it because of his par- ents, and they wanted him on the Janice Burns said. He also appeared on a few other shows, including and but never was comfortable with fame, his wife said. He quit acting in the early 1960s, although he worked behind the cam- eras with his father in 1964, produc- ing the sitcom and John W.
Firor Sounded alarm on climate change John W. Firor, 80, whose clearly stated analysis of the impact of in- creasing carbon dioxide on the cli- mate sounded an alarm about global warming, died Nov. 5 in Pullman, Wash. He had disease. Firor, who led the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boul- der, from 1968 to 1980, was skilled at translating scientific re- search into language that could be understood by the public.
problem with global warm- ing is not having a warmer he told the Los Angeles Times in 1992. we need to do is make sure we force a climate change that is too fast for natural systems to adapt His 1990 book, Changing At- mosphere: A Global was translated into nine languages. Al- though longtime New York Times science writer Malcolm Browne called it as agreeable as a dose of he also said it was because it is based more on evenhanded analysis than on ad- Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Phone (209) 578-2326 or Fax obituaries to (209) 578-2046 To sign online guest books or to submit your obituary go to www.modbee.com/obituaries All submissions become the property of The Modesto Bee.
By submitting material for publication, a person represents that he or she is authorized to submit material to The Modesto Bee, and that the newspaper may use it or republish it in any format for any purpose without compensation to the owner. OBITUARIES ARTHUR EDWARD WESTMORELAND JAN. 21, 1923 NOV. 8, 2007 Arthur Edward Westmoreland passed away November 8, 2007. Art was born January 21, 1923 in the family home on McSwain Rd, just outside of Merced, to George and Margurite (Davis) Westmoreland.
A third generation Californian, he attended local schools graduating from Merced High School in 1941. In high school he lettered three years in football and two years in baseball and track. He received an AA in Modesto Junior College and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 as an apprentice seaman. He went on active duty on February 14, 1944.
During his aviation cadet training Art married his high school sweet- heart, Edith Palm, on November 9, 1944. He received his wings as a Naval Aviator in January 1946 and had fighter pilot duty in San Diego, Alameda, Pensacola and Moffet Field and shipboard duty in the Mediterra- nean and Caribbean. Sandwiched in between was a year each at U.S.C. and Monterey Postgraduate School. He had a tour of duty in the Far East during the Korean conflict and a round-the-world cruise in 1953.
He was in the Caribbean during the Cuban Crisis in 1962. He became the seventh pilot to survive a high altitude Super Sonic Mach 1.2 bail out when he was forced to eject from his F8U off Cuba. His parachute opened prematurely and he suffered dislocations of all four of his limbs. He spent a year in the Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia. He became a training squadron commander in Meridian, Mississippi, then a tour on the carrier USS Lexington, and tours at the War College in Newport, Rhode Island and Washington D.C.
He became the executive officer of Naval Air Station Lemoore. His final assignment was as commanding officer of the Naval Air Engineering Ground Support Center in Philadelphia. Art has 14 military decorations headed by the Air Medal with 9 battle stars. He retired as a Captain USN and he and Edie returned to their home town, family and friends. Art was a member of Merced Rotary Club and received the Paul Harris Medal.
He has served as Board Member and Military Affairs Chairman Merced Chamber of Commerce, President United Way, Chairman 1976 Bicentennial Committee, Daedalion Flight Captain, President TROA (The Retired Officers Association), Merced Pilots Association, Chairman Merced Fly-In, Commander American Legion Post 83 and Chairman Merced Planning Commission. He was a founding member of Castle Air Museum and enjoyed his morning coffee group. Art married Carmen Sanchez on December 5, 2002. After the loss of both their spouses in February of 2001, Carmen and Art found joy and happiness traveling and exploring Florida, Texas, Hawaii and Alaska together. Art is survived by his wife Carmen Sanchez Westmoreland; Brother Fred Westmoreland of Merced; son Bill (Kris) Westmoreland of Honolulu, Hawaii; daughter Diana Westmoreland (Joe) Pedrozo of Merced; step daughters Julie (Mike) Nawrocki of Merced; Kathy (Daniel) Dugan of Merced; and Susan (Daniel) Schneider of Modesto; grandchildren Janice Brinker, Kristen Wenaas, Lara Duguid, Joey and Billy Pedrozo; step-grand- children: Eugenie Putney; Laura Blancq; Ashley Mike Nawrocki; Jessica, Tony and Angela Dugan; Christopher Chavez; Sofia and Daniela Schneider; and six great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Janice Lynn Westmoreland; his wife, Edith Palm Westmoreland; and his brother Ted Westmoreland. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather with a wonderful story to match every occasion. He taught us all the value of family, community and service. He definitely lived life He was the epitome of a professional fighter pilot and Naval Officer serving his country for 32 years. Art loved to work with wood making furniture, plaques, and accessories for family and operated a cabinet and door shop for over 18 years.
He helped assemble dozen of fair booths that won many blue ribbons. He never understood why you would plant a tree unless it would give you fruit or nuts. He had a great sense of humor and will be forever remembered for his twinkling blue eyes as well for that steely eyed stare. Visitation will be from 2:00 6:00 pm at Stratford Evans Funeral Home, 1490 Street, Merced on Friday, November 16. A rosary will follow at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church on 13th Streets.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 17, at Our Lady of Merced Church on 21st Canal Streets. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Art name to: Sacred Heart Church, Our Lady of Mercy School, California Women for Agriculture or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home. www.modbee.com/obituaries OBITUARIES OBITUARIES IN MEMORY OF MARIA EVA SANTANA OCT 14, 1932 NOV 16, 1995 been 12 years Mom.
Life is not the same without you. We miss you Mom. Santana, Rosie, Lisa, Valerie, 5 grandkids and 8 grandkids www.modbee.com/obituaries Deaths As a courtesy to families, The Bee will publish a free 10-line death no- tice on any resident of Stanislaus, Merced, San Joaquin, Tuolumne, Calaveras and Mariposa counties. Information is accepted from fami- lies and mortuaries until noon each day for next-day publication. The Ad- vertising Department handles death notices running longer than 10 lines.
Call (209) 578-2326, fax (209) 578- 2046 or e-mail News obituaries At the discretion, The Bee will publish news obituaries on promi- nent and well-known residents. If fam- ily members believe a loved one should have a news obituary, they or the mortuary may submit more in- formation to the newsroom. Call (209) 578-2335, fax (209) 578-2207 or email notices and will advise on charges for 577432 This event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited. Please call The reservation line at (209) 578-2177 to reserve your seat at this informative seminar. Saturday, Nov.
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We invite you to attend this free, hands-on event, where you can ask questions and receive valuable advice. Learn: How to deal with a foreclosure notice What loan options are available to you How to sell a home in market How to avoid real estate scams Dawn Golik U.S. Dept. of Housing Urban Development Topic: FHA Secure Loan program, designed to aid those facing foreclosure, and other HUD programs Patty Amador Ambeck Mortgage Associates Topic: Tips for people facing foreclosure. What to do if you fall behind in mortgage payments.
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