Patricia Gillespie EGGLESTON of Carmel, California was born September 25, 1931 and she died on October 26, 2015. An avid supporter of the arts, whose outstanding cross-stitching graces walls and Christmas trees across the world. Survived by friends and family who enjoyed her cooking, quick wit and generosity. She is missed.
Bonnie Gillespie FULTON, Accompanied by Angels, Bonnie Fulton went to the arms of her Maker on March 28, 2006, at 11:00 A.M. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Yuma, Arizona, on February 25, 1947, and settled with her family in Arcata in 1956. She attended Stewart Elementary School and graduated from Arcata Union High School with the Class of 1966. She had resided in the Arcata and Eureka area for more than fifty years. Bonnie worked many jobs- bartender, cook at Toni’s #1 and #2, Food Mart Delicatessen in McKinleyville, and took care of many seniors as a senior citizen herself- cleaning, shopping, and cooking (specializing in her own recipe and preparation of fish gravy). She is survived by her daughters, Valerie Zeller and husband Richard Zeller of Morocco, MaryKay Hinderman and her husband Al Hinderman of Redmond, Oregon, and Robyn Fulton of Eureka. Other survivors are her mother, Phylis Nunes and step-father, John Nunes of Eureka; brothers, Patrick and Marion Gillespie of Elk Grove, Richard Gillespie of Arcata; and a sister, Jackie Sherman and husband John Sherman of Arcata.
The love of her life were her grandchildren, Logan Fulton (3), A. J. Hinderman (2) and Rapsody Zeller (4). She will be missed by her special friends, Val, Rosie, Gwen, Linda, Dorothy, and good neighbor Beth! She was preceded in death by her father, Duncan Gillespie; her brother, Robert Gillespie; and her nephew, Jay Brauning. Memorial Services are pending. (Note: Bonnie’ s mother obituary is found under New Mexico deaths)
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Albert Arnold Gillespie, also known as Buddy Gillespie, birth Oct 14 1899 El Paso, El Paso Co, Texas. Death May 3, 1978 age 78, Los Angeles, California. Burial Glendale, California. Husband of Ruth King and Nell Gillespie. Father of William Trent Gillespie & Thomas Scott Gillespie. Occupation America cimema special effects artist. Husband of Ruth King and Nell Gillespie
Father of William Trent Gillespie and Thomas Scott Gillespie
Albert James Gillespie b Dec 25, 1909 d March 12, 1962 PVT USA , plot Z1853
Andrew Austin Gillespie b July 8, 1889 d Jan 14, 1962 PVT USA Plot 2A, 1138. Gold Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Ann Gillespie born Nov 28, 1899, died Aug 28, 1940, San Francisco, CA
Ann Gillespie, b 1901 d 1987 s/w Vernon. Arvin Cemetery, Kern County, CA. Son of Ann b Feb 11, 1903. d May 21, 1966. Together forever.
Anna Gillespie b 1904. d 1987. s/w Vernon, Mom. Sacramento City Cemetery, Woodmen of the World, Sacramento, CA
Rancho Bernardo. Anne Therese Gillespie passed away on April 15, 2022 in her home in Rancho Bernardo surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. Anne is survived by her husband Dennis, her three children Julie, Brian, and David, her eight grandchildren Emma, Peyton, Jase, Kaitlyn, Maggie, Nathan, Jacob, and Nash, her sisters Kathy, Elaine, and Marie, and her brother George. Anne was preceded in death by her father George Frangie Sr., mother Mary, and brothers Thomas and John.
Anne, the first of seven children, was born in Detroit Michigan on March 2, 1947. She later moved to Covina, CA where Anne attended Northview High School and met Dennis, her beloved husband of 52 years. Active in her high school, she was a song leader and involved in several sports. Together they graduated in 1965. Anne and Dennis then both attended Cal Poly Pomona, graduating in 1969. They were married in December of 1969 and moved to Rancho Bernardo in 1972. Anne began her 32-year teaching career in 1976. She worked at Valley, Los Penasquitos and Monterrey Ridge Elementary Schools where she taught nearly 1000 children. She was loved and admired by her students and colleagues alike. Anne was tireless in designing innovative lessons to not only educate her students, but inspire them to achieve their potential and become lifelong learners. She retired in 2008 and devoted herself to her family. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma International, supporting women educators.
Family was Anne’s treasure. She was mom to three children and Grammy to 8 grandchildren. She often held “Grammy School” for her grandchildren helping them with their studies. In recent years, Dennis and Anne enjoyed growing and pressing grapes to make wine. It was a family event with all children and grandchildren participating. They also enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and Europe.Anne was a woman of faith, wife, mother, grammy, sister, auntie, godmother, accomplished teacher, dear friend, gentle soul and a beautiful person inside and out. She is loved deeply by everyone who had the privilege to have her touch their lives. Her passing will leave a giant hole in our hearts, but we know there is another angel in Heaven now. Memorial service held at San Rafael Church in Rancho Bernardo on May 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM.
Archibald Hamilton Gillespie, born Oct 10, 1812 in New York City Died August 16. 1874, age 60, San Francisco, California. Married Elizabeth Duane. He was a Major in the Marine Corp and had a fascinating history as a soldier.
Ardith Gillespie, Jun 6, 1922 — Jun 2, 2023, Grover Beach, CA It is with our deepest sorrow that the family of Ardith Gillespie has to announce her passing on June 2,2023 at her home in Grover Beach CA. She was 4 days shy of turning 101 years old. Ardith was born in white south Dakota in 1922. She was predeceased by her husband Vern Gillespie and daughter Sheron Blake. Ardith has left behind her daughter Linda Stanley, her son Wayne Stanley, daughter in law Tracy Champion, grandsons and Michael and Steven and granddaughters Sandra, Tammy and Debbie. Our lovely Ardith is also leaving behind 5 generations of her family who feel so blessed to have been able to know their wonderful great grandmother who was always willing to share her knowledge and experiences which helped them all grow into the great adults they are today. Ardith was a great square dancer and also loved to travel the world getting to know many people. She was one of the strongest women we have ever known and taught us all to be ourselves and standup for what we believed in.
Arthur W Gillespie, b Aug 30, 1940 d April 1, 1989 US Army PVT res Los Angeles, CA Plot 280 2652. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
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Barbara Gillespie died age 40 in California. Buried March 1879 Calvary Cemetery, San Francisco, CA. Spouse Edward L Kelly married 1872 in Oakland.
Bernice M Gillespie b Aug 31, 1915. d Oct 6, 1989 US Army, PVT Res Banning, CA Plot 5 0 2930. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Bert Gillespie d Aug 29, 1937 PT SERV TR 11th Cav. Plot 88 16. Buried Sept 3, 1937. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Bill Gillespie, died of natural causes Dec. 10, 2020 at the age of 79. The beloved Laguna Beach philanthropist had spent his life handing out millions of dollars to all manner of Orange County arts programs, as well as veterans, animals and just about anyone else who asked for help. “Bill was one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and unpretentious individuals I have encountered,” wrote Pacific Symphony President John Forsyte in a blog tribute. “Throughout most of the life of the Symphony, Bill was always there—supporting us, cheering us on, celebrating with us, and enjoying the great music he loved so dearly. His spirit will fill the heart of the Pacific Symphony forever.” Gillespie inherited his wealth from a family fortune. Nevertheless, at 60 he took a job as a funeral service director at Pacific View Memorial Park in Newport Beach. And at age 69 he got his embalming license. He was also funny, she says, doing impersonations to make co-workers laugh. Marlon Brando in The Godfather was one of his favorites. “And he loved to put on disguises, funny hats, glasses, crooked teeth,” says Louis.
When Gillespie attended the performances of the musicians and ballerinas that he supported, though, it was typically in flashy high fashion, embroidered jackets and polished shoes. He never sought the spotlight for his philanthropy though, friends say. He didn’t like the fanfare surrounding his gifts. And there were many: Millions of dollars for the American Ballet Theater, Pacific Chorale, Pacific Symphony, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory, Philharmonic Society of Orange County, the Laguna Dance Festival and UCI (where three buildings bear his name). The glorious $2.5 million pipe organ at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall — he paid for that too. In 1994, Gillespie founded the William Gillespie Foundation, which has supported more than 100 non-art organizations, ranging from AIDS services and the environment to animals, the elderly and veterans. Gillespie spent 13 months fighting in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. in the late ‘60s. Gillespie had no children, but he spoiled his mischievous Savannah cats (a domestic/wild hybrid) like they were his kids. “They had the run of the house,” Louis says. “He even took them on vacation to Palm Springs where he had a home.” Gillespie was laid to rest at Pacific View after a private service.
Billy Bird Gillespie Jan 12, 1933 – Aug 25, 2024. California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. Section 3, Site 863.
Bob G Gillespie b Feb 20, 18656. d March , 1966, USN Plot 2C 376. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Bobbie Lee Gillespie, Born May 15, 1948 in Santa Ana, CA , Bobbie passed away Jan 14th, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Monica, daughter Roxanne and Tiffany, son Brian, two Granddaughters Marissa and Juliana, twin sister Betty Noel, brother Roger. numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Bobby was a Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Memorial service was held Wednesday, January 27th at 9:00 am Legacy Funeral and Cremation Care. Published in San Diego Union Tribune Jan 20th, 2010.
Bruce Gillespie born July 15, 1931. d Nov 7, 1940 Humboldt, CA
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Camille Antoinette Amestoy Gillespie March 5, 1935 – August 27, 2023 Camille , known as Toni to family and friends, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her long time home in LaCañada Flintridge, California. As one of the first 50 families to settle in Los Angeles in 1865, Toni was a 4th generation Angeleno, born to Louis and Camille Amestoy on March 5, 1935.
Toni grew up in San Marino. She graduated in 1953 from Mayfield Senior School where she was a Junior Olympics champion diver. She went on to USC, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. It was there that she met her true-love match, Mike, on a blind date. That blind date led to a 1956 wedding, a joy filled marriage of 67 years, 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A long-time parishioner of St. Bede’s Catholic Church, Toni’s faith was always unwavering. When first arriving in La Cañada in 1958, Toni and Mike were very involved with the Newcomer’s Club, where Toni eventually served as President. In 1975, she joined the Assistance League of Flintridge and later became a Life Member.
Toni’s greatest joy came from being with her family and friends. She had a smile that lit up any room, and a heart filled with love and compassion that shined even brighter. Whether it was swimming stroke for stroke as the sun set in Hawaii with Mike, traveling across the US in their motor home, or time spent with children and grandchildren, Toni was oh so happy.
Toni will be truly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and enjoyed her company. If she were here today, she would encourage you to talk to God, say your prayers, take a swim at sunset, always do your best; whatever your best is and be true.
A funeral mass was held at 11am on November 11, 2023 at St. Bede’s Catholic Church, La Cañada followed by a celebration of life.
Cassius M Gillespie b Oct 25, 1895. d Dec 5, 1960. PFC Cadet Det Air SVC. Flying School Post Field. Plot V 279. Buried Jan 13, 1961. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Catherine Ann Gillespie, a 61 year resident of California and a six year resident of Yucca Valley died August 8, 2011. She was 61 years old. The daughter of Carlton Wayne Hodges and Betty Helen Gower, she was born January 19, 1950 in Hemet, Calif. Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by her father, Carlton Wayne Hodges; and her son, Robert Carlton Gillespie. She is survived by her daughter, Mandy Ann McDanel; two sons, Derrick Todd Gillespie and Devin Heath Gillespie; and ten grandchildren. Mrs. Gillespie was a housewife for 43 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, looking at items on eBay. She was a great mother and advice giver. A Memorial Service was held at 3:00 PM, Saturday August 13, 2011 at Wiefels Funeral Chapel in Yucca Valley.
Cecellious Gillespie, Jr b Dec 14, 1927 d Dec 14, 1998 US Army PEC Res Los Angeles, CA. Plot 480 4811. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Charles Gillespie born July 11, 1859. Died March 19, 1940 Alameda, CA
Charles A Gillespie “Sandy” August 9, 1947 – August 19, 2008 Charles “Sandy” Gillespie passed away suddenly in his sleep on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at his home in Los Altos, CA. Sandy had two lifelong passions: his family, and golf. Born and raised in San Francisco, his parents Charles A. Gillespie and Aimee Field Gillespie predeceased him. Sandy was a graduate of the Hotchkiss School in CT, attended Claremont College and graduated from Menlo College. He was a well-known bay area insurance broker for the last thirty years. Among his many accomplishments, Sandy was a scratch golfer. He was a member of the San Francisco Golf Club, Burlingame Country Club, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Nairn Golf Club in Scotland. He won too many golf tournaments to list, and was club champion numerous times at many of these clubs. Sandy married his soul mate Jeanne Mitchell in 1982. He was a loving father to Kate Newby and Kevin and Anna-Christina Newby, and was a doting and adoring grandfather to Tate Mitchell and Chance Marie Newby. Sandy was known for his gentle nature, sense of humor, and easy smile. He touched many lives and will be desperately missed. We always will remember Sandy’s thoughtfulness, generosity and hospitality. He was a true gentleman and was often heard to say, “You can’t put a price on a good time.” In addition to Jeanne, Kate, Kevin, Anna-Christina, Tate and Chance Marie; Sandy is survived by his sister Jane Robbins and her husband Bill Robbins; his niece Alexandra Torre; his aunt Alexandra Lackey; his brother in law and sister in law Jim and Lora Mitchell and their children Ryan Mitchell and Melissa Rinker; and his beloved dogs Mulligan, Daisy and Rocky. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life at 4:00 pm, Sunday, September 14th, at San Francisco Golf Club, in San Francisco. Sandy was also passionately devoted to Pets in Need, where he served as president.
Charles A Gillespie Jr, born March 22, 1925 in Long Beach, California. He married Vivian Havens . She died in 2003. Children Charles & Kristen Gillespie and three grandchildren. He was a USA career diplomat, serving first in Grenada as Ambassador, then Columbia and Chile. He was also an Army Officer in Europe from 1958 to 1962. He retired in 1995. He died of cancer age 72 on March 7, 2008 in Calfornia. A memorial website is available.
Charles “Chuck” Gillespîe, of Ridgecrest, Calif., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, his wife Sharon, and their beloved pets. He was born July 19, 1934, and passed away on Nov. 12, 2022. Dad was born to Walton and Marion in Illinois and is survived by his brother Jack and Jack’s lovely wife Sylvia.
After finishing high school, Dad enlisted into the United States Navy as a sonar technician. After his military service, he entered college to study English, later becoming an English and Literature teacher for high school students. A man always up for a challenge and with a desire to give back, Dad found a calling in teaching troubled students in inner city schools. He was loved and adored by students from all walks of life. After moving from Oakland, Calif., to Ridgecrest, Calif., Dad decided to explore a new career in the automotive industry as a finance director. He would go on to join the local Ridgecrest chapter of the Elks Lodge (Chapter 1913) where he was elected twice as the Exalted Ruler. During his time serving the Elks, he met the love of his life Sharon, who he would go on to marry and spend 27 happy years with. Sharon was his world, his right arm, and his soulmate.
Dad loved his friends and was blessed with a large family, including his 10 children, 18 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. His family and friends will forever remember that he always kept a smile on his face, loved everything from Shakespeare to religious songs, and greeted everyone with a booming and warm voice.
Dad lived his life with passion; he had enough passion for several people. A true poet and wordsmith, his passion was evident in how he would assemble words thoughtfully in his daily speech, as well as for poems that were not only captivating, but moving. Through mastering the English language, he became skilled at crafting words together in a way that would touch even the hardest of hearts. It was pure love and joy for him to recite so many poems and songs, and it was an honor for those who were lucky enough to listen to them.
Charles Patrick Gillespie, January 17, 1970 – September 7, 2021. Chuck, loving brother, brother-in-law, son, friend, and uncle, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2021 at his home in Los Angeles, California. Chuck was born into a large, loving family on January 17, 1970 in Bristol, Pennsylvania to parents James Charles and Margaret Anna Gillespie. He lived in Levittown, Pennsylvania until the age of three when the family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Growing up as a child in Tulsa, Chuck was a Boy Scout and football player who loved the outdoors and practicing magic tricks. He moved to Anaheim, California at the age of thirteen. As a teenager, Chuck was part of the track and field and cross country teams at Katella High School. He enjoyed going to the beach, hanging out with friends, and having fun. After graduating from high school, Chuck attended Fullerton College. For decades, Chuck worked as a fire alarm technician for multiple companies throughout Southern California. He was an avid sports fan and his favorite teams were the Los Angeles Lakers, San Francisco Forty- Niners, and Crystal Palace. He was the number one fan at games played by his nieces and nephew. Chuck was an animal-lover, often offering assistance to neighbors by walking their dogs for them. Furry friends always greeted Chuck with wagging tails and excitement. Some of his favorite pastimes were yoga, bike riding, reading, eating food at family gatherings, spending weekends and holidays with loved ones, talking with friends, family, and neighbors, and watching sports. One of his greatest pleasures in life was his role as Uncle Chuck. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Kathleen, Patricia, and Joan. He is survived by his siblings, Peggy, James, Bernadette, Mary, Priscilla, and Christine and his nieces and nephews, Anthony, Alyssa, Amanda, Robert, Ryan, Nicole, Michael, Michelle, Matthew, Alex, Karl, Angela, Jimmy, Joseph, Misty, Patricia, Joani, Jennifer, Michelle, and Mark. Memorial Mass on Thursday, Sept 30th, 2021, 4714 Clark Ave.Long Beach, California 90808
Charles T Gillespie b Feb 18, 1916 d Jan 5, 1984 US Army TEC 4 Res Corona, CA. Plot 31 0 463. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Clifford Roy Gillespie b Oct 22, 1898. d April 12, 1958 PVT CO D 55th AMM TRN C A C Army, Plot 267 6. Buried April 16, 1958. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Cornelius Thomas Gillespie b March 12, 1923 d May 27, 1953 PVT Ist Cl 26 BOMB Sq Ste 11 BOMB GP AC, Plot 43106 Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
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Dale Gillespie age 67, beloved husband, father and grandfather has entered our Eternal Father’s loving embrace. Born in Bessemer, Alabama to John & Annie Gillespie, at age 8 they moved to Roseville, CA. Dale was first a family man who adored his wife, Debbie, of 50 years from the age of 16 when he first saw her in the HS office where she was the assistant to the counselor and he was student body president. He adored his three children, Liz, Nate & Katie, whom he never missed an opportunity to spend time with. Together the family enjoyed motor home trips to beaches, the South West, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Disneyland and cherished the annual trips to Maui where they had uninterrupted fun together. Dale never fell short to inject a witty comment to make everyone laugh in conversation. He was not only dedicated to his family but to his community that he helped build. Dale was a grand optimist always looking on the upside of things. For 33 years, Dale worked in Lodi as a real estate broker, commercial developer and project coordinator striving to bring the best to Lodi with a passion about the wellbeing of his community as illustrated by the countless hours served on various boards to benefit Lodi, the place he lived, was raising his children and grandchildren and would live, worship, play and work here. He served on the original committee that put together the ‘downtown revitalization’ plan giving downtown Lodi a fresh look. He worked as Director of Operations for the Geweke Corp and developed Lowe’s Shopping Center including negotiating the major restaurants and more. Additionally, while searching for land he attended 100’s of late-night city council & planning commission meetings where his quick wit and benevolent ways worked well with our caring city officials as well as the lead Geweke employees and everyone he got to know. For Geweke, he built many businesses including two auto dealerships and a dozen hotels from the bay area to Sacramento Airport area and later, Truckee.
Dale was inducted into Boys & Girls Club Lodi Community Hall of Fame. He served as chairman of a building addition that nearly doubled St Peter Lutheran School where he and his family attended church & school. He also served as chairman of the board at Lodi Chamber of Commerce, past chairman for Visit Lodi! and he loved working with their amazing staff dedicated to introducing the public to all of the wonderful aspects of this area that he loved so much. Dale also loved working with the amazing staff at LOEL (Lodi Elderly) and served as a past board member and chairman. He worked to raise money and locate county funds to build a commercial kitchen so that they could launch Lodi’s Meals on Wheels program. Prior to being asked to join Reynold’s Ranch Partnership, Dale worked for 7 years with Costco to come to Lodi. He also worked several years on relocating Blue Shield as they outgrew their building. The 220 acre site was perfect for Dale’s plan and successfully relocated the Blue Shield Call Center, saving 600 Lodi jobs that created 1,500 more Lodi jobs all of which were otherwise going to neighboring towns. After negotiating with Costco during some very hard economic times, they agreed to Lodi, the only Costco that was built across the entire US that year.
Dale is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Debbie; daughter Liz (Gillespie) Souza; son Nate Gillespie and wife Jill; daughter Katie (Gillespie) McMillen and husband Brian; brother Dave & wife Nancy of TX; his 6 grandchildren; Julia, Logan, Nora, Roger, Walt and baby Brooks. A private memorial service was held with immediate family.
Daniel Gillespie, Oct. 28, 1977 to Sept. 14, 1994 Remembering With Love…
Daniel Patrick Gillespie, September 6, 1925 – May 20, 2016 Daniel P. Gillespie was 90, when he passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2016 with his loving family by his side at his home, across the street from His Ocean in Huntington Beach, CA. Dan was born in Los Angeles, CA on Sep 6, 1925 to the late Raymond and Margaret (Gelhaus) Gillespie, as the youngest of five children. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1942 and enlisted in the U.S. Army at age 17, lying about his age. He served in the European Theater as a #1 machine gunner. Dan was part of the 42nd Rainbow Div; he fought courageously and earned both Silver and Bronze Battle Stars for his bravery. They were the first troops to arrive and liberate Dachau Concentration Camp.
Dan married Marjorie Gocke in 1947 and had five children. He graduated from Loyola Marymount in 1950 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Dan went on to become a Vice-President of Manufacturing for several Fortune 500 Companies. In 1977, Dan remarried Lee Watts Halbert and took on her three children. Dan and Lee traveled the world together, playing golf at all the greatest courses, living a life that most people only dream of. His sense of humor helped his family get through life’s toughest times, and his Catholic Faith never waivered. He was a great fan of Notre Dame Football, good books, good food and good times spent with family. A highlight of Dan’s life was meeting & befriending a Dachau survivor, Joshua Kaufman and his family. Dan will be missed by his wife Lee of 38 years; his sons, Dan, Tim and step, Jeffrey; daughters, Kathleen Moran, Patricia and Leanne; four grandchildren: Danielle, Meghan Moran, Bailey Afungia and Oona; three great grandchildren, two nephews, Patrick and John and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marjorie, his son, Michael and daughter, Lori; as well as brothers, Edward and Thomas and sisters, Mary and Mary Jo. A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Daniel P. Gillespie was held at 10am on June 10th, 2016 at St. Simon and Jude Catholic Church, 20444 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach, with an Honor Guard at 12:30pm at Davey’s Locker, 400 Main St., Newport Beach, followed by a 1pm departure Burial at Sea.
Darlene Faye Gillespie born April 8, 1941 in Montreal, Quebec, became a US citizen and is remembered as a member of Mickey Mouse Club and was it lead female singer and dancer in the 1950s. She married Jerry Fraschilla in 1999. Darlene died 2008.
David “Dave” 57, of Fontana California, died January 31st unexpectedly, in Fullerton California. Dave was born in Pomona, and moved to Alta Loma shortly there after. Dave attended Alta Loma High School. He resided in Tustin for several years. He lived in Fontana at his time of passing. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Sue L. Hentz. Dave is survived by his daughter, Nicole Gillespie of Las Vegas Nevada, his father James E. Gillespie of Pomona, his brothers James Gillespie (Shirley) of Fontana and Michael Gillespie of Colton. Along with his nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces. Dave was a Sales Manager at McCoy Mills Ford, in Fullerton, CA. There was a viewing Sunday, February 10, 2019 from 2-3:30 pm, service 3:30 pm at Cornerstone Community Church, 13000 Pipeline Ave., Chino, CA. Celebration of life to follow from 5-8:00 pm, Ontario Elks Lodge 1150 W. 4th St., Ontario.
David T Gillespie d Jan 14, 1942 Cook, Bakery Co, 326 QMC Plot L B1 7204, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Deidra Gillespie Armstrong Family, Directors. Published Dec 25, 26, 2010. No other details.
Donald Gillespie b Nov 13, 1870 d April 18, 1945 PVT Co B Med Corps, NY. Vold, Plot 187 20. Buried April 23, 1945. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Donald Gillespie, 1917 – 1970. Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co, California
Doris was a high school special education teacher in Michigan. After moving to California with her family, she taught middle school at Huntington Jr. High School in San Marino. She was admired and loved by the faculty and her students.
Doris is survived by her husband, Dan Gillespie, sister, Sally McConaughy, daughter, Robin Clair Willis, son, David E. Gillespie III and her six grandchildren: William J. Willis, Chandler Clair Willis, Pablo D. Willis, Naomi K. Gillespie, David E. Gillespie IV and Zev R. Gillespie. Throughout her life, Doris cherished time spending with her charities, U.M.W. and P.E.O. She built a family rooted in love and strength. Doris shared 61 years with her devoted husband Dan Gillespie, whose steadfast love was a source of great joy. She was deeply caring and loving mother to her children Robin and David. Doris will truly be missed by her family and friends. Services was held at United Methodist Church, 1000 E Janss Road, Thousand Oaks CA.
Dorothy May Gillespie (Stewart) 1923 – 2017 Went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2017. She was born August 12, 1923 to Emmett Earl and Beulah Belle Stewart in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She moved to Bakersfield, CA as a young child. It was there that she met the love of her life, Jack W. Gillespie. They were married in 1953 and reared 3 children. They were married for 36 years until his death in 1989. Dorothy had many talents as a wife and mother. She worked as a seamstress to make ins meet. Dorothy accompanied Jack with their family on camping trips, fishing trips as well as hunting. She made mincemeat out of a buck that dad had brought home. She had a farmer’s heart and planted a small vegetable garden everywhere she lived, which her grandchildren and great-grans enjoyed. Dorothy was very active and involved in many organizations. She was a life-long member of Eastern Star and a former member of DAR. She had many interests. She pursued china-painting, Genealogy, and knitting. She was an astute and avid collector of dolls. She was once written up in The Napa Register for her doll collection. Dorothy’s first thing she did when she arrived in Eureka was to join Humboldt Dollectors, a local doll club which she loved dearly. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack, brother Robert Stewart and sister Francis Thacker. She is survived by her 3 children Janet (Bill) Thomas, Jack (Lyn) Gillespie and Robert (Lori) Gillespie. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Mathew (Emily) Thomas, Andrea (Jeff) Ball, Bethany (Dan) Branson, Carl Gillespie, Rachel Hefner and Brianna Ransom. She leaves 20 Great-grandchildren Stasia, Caralynn, Teleah, and Aurora Thomas: Jonathon (Jack), Amelia, Jonas, Garrison, Trevor, Ellen, Kendra, Anna-Rose, Alicia (Janine), Hailey and Linnea Ball; Jaedon Knutsen, Nari Branson, Aden Hefner; Drew and Dominque Hardin. A private remembrance is scheduled at a later date for family and close friends.
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Edith Genevieve Gillespie (Elliott) (93) Passed away on Christmas Day, 2002. Born September 9, 1909, Los Angeles, CA. Resident of Cypress, CA since 1966, prior to that, L.A., El Centro/Plaster City, San Francisco, San Diego and La Mirada. Edith was a California resident for all of her 93 years. She worked as an Executive Secretary for Patman Meats in Vernon, CA from the mid 1940’s until 1973, when she retired but went back to work as a bookkeeper until the age of 77. During the mid to late 1950’s Edith was an active member and past President of the Tau Mu Chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (South East Area Council). Sister of Major League Baseball’s 1947 MVP, Bob Elliott (Boston Braves, 3B), she was preceded in death by her only child, daughter Gwendolyn Lee Hurley, and husband Arthur Gillespie, as well as brothers Bob and Jack Elliott and sister Gwendolyn Elliott Willoughby. She is survived by 4 grandchildren, Jet (46), Morgan (42), Blaze (36), and Palmer (37) Hurley, two great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter, as well as a nephew, many nieces and cousins. She lived a very full, stylish, independent and illustrious life right up until the end, enjoyed traveling, the arts, culture, soaps, HSN, current events and sharing her mental catalogue of life experiences. Her grandchildren and other relatives will sorely miss this very classy and caring lady. Services was held Saturday, Jan. 4 at Hillside Chapel, Rose Hills in Whittier, Gate 17, with interment immediately following.
Edmond Stanley Gillespie, 79, died July 3, 2007 from the effects of a stroke. Born May 13, 1928 and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, he served in the Army for two years after high school. He graduated from Auburn University in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. From there he went to New Mexico to work at Sandia Corporation, where he met his wife Clara Louise (Rogers) Gillespie who died May 26, 2006. The family migrated to Los Angeles, CA in 1955, where he began working at Lockheed Corporation. During that time, he received his Ph.D. in Applied Electromagnetic Theory at UCLA. In 1965, he joined the faculty of California State University, Northridge teaching for 29 years until his retirement in 1994. A highly respected professor, he served as Chairman of the Department of Electrical Engineering and taught short courses attended by students from around the world.
Professor Gillespie was a member of the engineering honor society Sigma-Psi and was a registered professional engineer in the state of California . He was a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, a principal member of the IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society (IEEE AP-S) and a guiding light of the Antenna Measurement Techniques Association (AMTA). He left a legacy of internationally recognized standards on Antennas and Antenna Measurements.
Mr. Gillespie devoted the last years of his life taking care of his wife who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. He is survived by his sister Margaret Jo Whitfield and his children, Gail Boatwright, Denis Grady, Stanley Gillespie, Jr., and Frieda Gillespie, his grandchildren, Pamela Isaacs, Craig Boatwright, and Tealeesha Gillespie and great-grandchildren, Jared, Garrett and Tristan Isaacs and Kyle, Jeffrey and Jack Boatwright. A memorial service was held on August 18th, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park, CA 91303. Reception followed at the church.
Edna H Gillespie b Jan 23, 1886. d Nov 13, 1976. Plot R 276. Buried Nov 17. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Edward Gillespie born Oct 30, 1854 in Pennsylvania Died April 6, 1940 Los Angeles, CA
Edward Francis Gillespie, Born May 28, 1956, died on September 21, 2001 after a brief illness. He is predeceased by his father, John, mother Joan, and brother Michael. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane and infant son Lucas Michael. He is also survived by his brothers John, Joseph and Anthony, and sisters, Kathleen, Mary, Juliann, Joan and Ann. Ed’s warmth, generosity and joyful spirit impacted all of those who knew and loved him. He was Media Director of Century Direct, and those in the advertising community respected and valued his knowledge, integrity and good nature. Ed’s life was celebrated with a Memorial Mass on September 27, 10:00 AM at St. Monica’s Catholic Church in Santa Monica.
Edward Lathrop Gillespie born in Connecticut Nov 13, 1882. Died June 7, 1940 San Francisco, CA
Edward W Gillespie, A long time resident of Burbank, passed away on October 29, 2003. Two sons, one daughter-in-law, four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren survive him.
Edwin Grant Gillespie born in Iowa June 13, 1863, Died March 29, 1940 Los Angeles, CA
Eileen Lucille (Houston) Gillespie, 72, formerly of East Palestine, died Saturday, May 19, 2013 in
California after a lengthy illness. She was born in East Palestine on Oct 12, 1940, the daughter of the late Glenn and Letha (Hamilton) Hustin. She married Richard Gillespie in 1960 and they moved to Akron, returning to California in 1969. Mrs Gillespie was a medical staff services administrator with Adventist Health System for approximataely 35 years, retiring in 2003. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Teresa (Jess) Ryan of Vacaville, and Sheryl (David) Shyers of Miami, Okla. Four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased in death by two sisters, June Vargas and Doris Simmonds. Burial Salem Memorial Cemetery, East Palestine.
Elizabeth H Gillespie b Oct 17, 1897, d June 21, 1968 in San Leandro Plot T246. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA. Beloved wife of Peter G Gillespie; loving mother of Mrs Bernice Lanteigne of Hayward and Gregory Gillespie of San Leandro; mother in law of Frank Lanfeigne of Hawyard; dear sister of Martha Hewlett and Harold Finch, both of South Hampton, England. Also leaves four grandchildren: Jeanne, Owen, Michelle and Denise. A member and past president of the Daughters of St George of Oakland; past president of the Auxillary Order of Scottish Clans of Buffalo, New York. Ancient Order of Druids, Roma Circle. Past Chief Daugther of Scotia, both of Oakland. A native of South Hampton, England, age 70 years. Friends were invigted to services at Santos Robinson Mortuary, San Leandro, Monday, June 24th at 1:30 pm with Father Henry Praed and the Daughters of St George officiating. Interment at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Elizabeth Pauline Gillespie born Oct 23, 1887 in Texas, died Oct 12, 1940 in Orange, CA
Ellsworth P Gillespie d Sept 26, 1942. PVT CO C Med Corps, Plot 69 51. Buried Oct 5, 1942. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Emma Gillespie born in California July 28, 1869 Died Jan 11, 1940 in San Francisco, CA.
Emma B Gillespie b March 10, 1908. Died July 10 1965. Plot V 1300. Buried July 14, 1965. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Emma Jane Gillespie, born in Illinois Sept 6, 1866. Died Sept 11, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA
Eric Gillespie, age 51, of Cottonwood, CA died Monday, March 24, 2014 in Cottonwood. Arrangements are under the direction of Blair’s Cremation & Burial.
Ernest Gillespie d March 23, 1947 PVT Med Dept, Plot 13 B, Buried March 28, 1947. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Ernest Kenneth Gillespie b March 18, 1911 d May 14, 1959 US Army, Lt Col, Plot S O 69A Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Ethel M Gillespie b 1890 d 1919. Related to George & Sadie, Sacramento City Cemetery, Woodmen of the World, Sacramento, CA
Eugene Gillespie b Dec 18, 1920 d June 9, 1992 US Army PFC, Res Panorama City, CA. Plot 32 0 224. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Eugene F Gillespie (Gene) formerly of Lompoc died Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the age of 82 in La Vale, Maryland. He was a beloved husband, father and friend. Gene was born November 29, 1926, to Eugene and Verna Gillespie in Chicago, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Charline L. Gillespie.
He is survived by his sons, Eugene C. Gillespie of La Vale, Maryland and Daniel M. Gillespie; three grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. He was a resident of Lompoc for 48 years. Gene served in the United States Air Force and retired after 20 years service. Following his Air Force service he worked for Martin-Marietta and retired after 20 years. He worked in the accounting field for most of his career and was fortunate to work in a field he loved. Gene attended church services at Chapel One on Vandenberg Air Force Base where he was active as Lead Usher for the Contemporary Service. He was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed playing at the Marshallia Ranch Golf Course at Vandenberg where he was a member. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and often said that he was blessed to have so many good friends and neighbors. Visitation was in the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North A St. in Lompoc, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Funeral service was conducted in the Starbuck-Lind Chapel on April 18 at 10:00 a.m. with Chaplain Captain Mark Robertson and Major Bill Hughen officiating. Interment will be in Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.
Eva Gillespie born in Illinois March 15, 1860. Died July 4, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA
Evelyn “Evie” S. Gillespie, 84, died Nov. 28, 2018 at her residence in Twain Harte. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 at Twain Harte Bible Church, 18995 Twain Harte Drive, Twain Harte. Private burial will be in Carter’s Cemetery, Tuolumne. Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Fannie M Gillespie, born in Texas Jan 18, 1849 Died Oct 27, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA
Fay Lee Gillespie b July 27, 1921 d Aug 6, 1995 US Army PFC, Res Corona. Plot 31 0 463. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Floyd Henry Gillespie b March 6, 1898 d May 9, 1965 At rest in Palo Alto. Husband of Selma Gillespie. PVT USA, Plot 2C 3181. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA. Father of Wayne Gillespie of San Francisco, Mrs Connie Ford of Upper Lake, CA, Billie of Florida, Mars Anne Sue Butler of Concord, CA. Son of Henry Gillespie of Cofferville, Kansas, brother of Mrs R. E. Whithington of Springfield, VA. Leverett Gillespie of Kansas City, MO; A native of Georgia, aged 66 years. Funeral service at 11:30 am Chapel of Roller & Hapgood, Palo Alto.
Frank Gillespie, age 86, born May 19, 1935, passed away January 29, 2022. Frank Gillespie, 86, passed away peacefully on January 29th, surrounded by family in Los Angeles, California. Francis Leo Gillespie was born on May 19th, 1935, in Cleveland, the son of Francis and Nora Gillespie. Frank was a 1953 graduate of Shaw High School in East Cleveland. In 1957 he received his Bachelor of Arts at Ohio University, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity and served as its President. After graduation, he worked as a teacher in the Cleveland area, then joined the Peace Corps as a member of their 2nd cohort in 1962. The Peace Corps took him to Thailand, where he met and fell in love with Urai Santitrakul, a fellow social studies teacher. Frank and Urai married in 1965. Frank’s career of public service in the field of international development took his family to Laos, where they narrowly escaped an attack by the Pathet Lao at their home in Kengkok. Frank’s further postings took the family to Thailand, Indonesia, and Egypt, and he took assignments on his own in Vietnam, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Among his proudest accomplishments were the community projects he spearheaded such as the playground built in war-torn Sarajevo and the lifelong friendships he created with the people he met in the countries where he worked. His family and friends will miss his sense of humor and wise counsel. Frank is survived by his brothers and sisters, Kathleen (Colacarro), Gerald, Nonie (Oriti), and James. He leaves behind his wife, Urai, and three children: Lisa (Dan Hodgdon), Russell (Ruth), and Roslyn (Ed Easton). He was also a proud grandfather to Alexander, Aydin, Maya, and Summer.
Frank C Gillespie b June 4, 1924 d Dec 24, 1944 S/SGT US Army WWII, Plot D 371. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Frank J Gillespie b Feb 7, 1935. d June 29, 1999 US Army PFC, Res San Diego, CA. Plot 50 0 5351. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Fred H Gillespie, b Oct 28, 1892 d March 8, 1959 Chauffer Sup Det 322 Fld Sig Bn Sig C, Plot J2, 37DGolden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
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George Gillespie. Passed away peacefully while sleeping in his home in Antelope, Calif., on August 27, 2006. Lovingly survived by his wife of 12 years, Renee, and son Kenneth. The friends and family he leaves behind will forever cherish his life and the influence he had on so many others. He was loved by everyone. Mathew 5:9. Memorial Services was held on August 31, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Iglesia Apostolic Nueva Vida, 7031 Watt Ave. in Antelope, Calif.
George A Gillespie b 1908. d 1984 On monument with Pearl Cross. See Row C10. Perris Valley Cemetery, Riverside, CA
George F Gillespie b 1888 d 1963 Related to Ethel & Sadie. Sacramento City Cemetery, Woodmen of the World, Sacramento, CA
George William Gillespie b March 22, 1907 d Jan 28, 1957 PVT 89th STA Comp SFDN AAF, Plot 211A. Buried Feb 4, 1957. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Gerald Doyle Gillespie b March 12, 1934. d June 12, 1996. US Navy AD 12 Res, El Cayon, CA. Plot CBC 406. Buried June 24, 1996. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Gerald F Gillespie b May 13, 1925. d Aug 17, 1965. FX USN. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Geraldine Patricia Gillespie, born Dec 16, 1945 in Sanger, California, died at home on March 4, 2021, age 75 years. Visitation was held Friday, April 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Lisle Funeral Home, 1605 L Street, Fresno, California. A private graveside burial followed. Pallbearers were: Danny Jones, Jeff Jones, Donald Applegate III, Michael Jones, Richard Wilson and Justin Wilson. Geraldine’s parents were Esaias James and Luella Mae (Gomes).
Geraldine was the mother of 8 children; Danny Eugene Jones, Charlotte Marie Jones, Sherry Jean Jones (Fitzgerald), Cindy Diane Jones (Wilson), James Louis Jones, William Esaias. Elias Jones, Jeffrey Laine Jones and Donald Eugene Applegate, III. Geraldine had 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren (Fitzgerald), Cindy Diane Jones (Wilson), James Louis Jones, William Esaias Elias Jones, Jeffrey Laine Jones and Donald Eugene Applegate, III. On July 5, 2008, Geraldine married Thomas Edwin Gillespie, who she would eternally describe as the “love of her life”. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2016.
Geraldine loved Gone With The Wind, Elvis Presley, and anything chocolate. She spent her free time crocheting blankets for the people that she loved and would go out of her way to make sure her loved ones were comfortable. Geraldine was very well traveled and loved to share stories of her trips to Kenya, Egypt, Rome, Ireland, Spain, Thailand, Germany, Canada, Mexico, London, and Scotland. She was a frequent traveler to Disneyland and Hawaii. She was a woman of strength and independence. She was beautiful, feisty, and outspoken. She loved time spent with family and friends, and had a wonderful sense of humor. Her family will miss her every day for the rest of their lives.
Geraldine is survived by her children and their spouses: Danny (Margie) Jones, Sherry Fitzgerald, Cindy Wilson, Jim (Jackie) Jones, Bill Jones, Jeff (Joanie) Jones and Donald (Emme) Applegate, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Geraldine is also survived by her sisters: Charlotte Gallyer and Victoria Gallyer and her brother, Joey Gallyer. Many cousins, nieces, nephews, and treasured friends also survive. Along with her husband, Tom, Geraldine was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Charlotte Jones, and her parents.
Grace Gillespie born Jan 1, 1895 died May 17, 1940 in San Francisco, CA
Grace E Gillespie, October 23, 1932 – November 7, 2012
Long time Mar Vista resident Grace E. Gillespie passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012, after a short illness. Grace served 12 years in the Air Force, then worked for Allied Signal, from 1963-1994. Beloved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed.
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Harry A Gillespie b Feb 14, 1895 d Jan 11, 1969 LDW E1 USN Plot 2B 4594D Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Harry Jackson Gillespie b June 19, 1890 d March 30, 1965. CPL USA, Plot A/B 705. Buried April 2, 1965. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Harry Robertson Gillespie, May 24, 1922 – February 9, 2013
Business executive, engineer, professor, writer, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Dr. Harry Robinson Gillespie died on February 9, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Margaret Weisskirchen Gillespie and Harry Robinson Gillespie, Sr. He met his future wife, Shirley Hodek, in the eighth grade at the Riverside Grammar School in Riverside, Illinois. Due to World War II, Harry graduated early from the Illinois Institute of Technology, with a bachelors of science degree in mechanical/aeronautical engineering in February, 1944. He and Shirley were married at the Riverside Presbyterian Church on June 21, 1944, and shortly thereafter he joined the Navy. He was proud of the book that he wrote on mathematics for the Navy and of the work that he did as part of the team tasked with solving the design problems of the F4U Corsair aircraft. It was in large part due to the work of this team that the Corsair became the most efficient aircraft of the war, and led to our country’s domination in the air in the Pacific Theater. While in the service, Harry and Shirley lived in Hartford, Connecticut and in Corpus Christi, Texas. After the service, Harry joined Cinch Manufacturing Company in Chicago and was shortly tapped to head up the company’s new southern California office. He moved his family to Pasadena in 1955, and they established their home on Inverness Drive in Linda Vista. Both Harry and Shirley were active in many community organizations and activities, and they formed life-long friendships with their Linda Vista and La Canada neighbors, including the Hatches, Detoys, Nelsons, Allens, Kennedys, Glasses and Parrishes. Thereafter, Harry accepted leadership positions in other manufacturing and furniture-making corporations, which led to their moves to San Clemente for several years and to La Jolla for more than twenty years. He was a life-long academician, earning a masters in business administration from Pepperdine University in 1975 and a doctorate in business administration from United States International University in 1980. He taught strategic planning and leadership strategies at several universities in the San Diego area. Later in life, he enjoyed writing mystery and science fiction novels which were published. He also wrote a book about his work with the Corsair, which is being submitted for publication. To the end, he enjoyed the companionship of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He delighted in the fishing and camping trips he took with his son Andrew in the last several years. Dr. Gillespie was preceded in death by his wife Shirley. He is survived by sons Andrew Scott Gillespie and Douglas Robinson Gillespie (Cynthia), daughter Anne Gillespie Brown, grandchildren Kristin Gillespie Mahoney (Hugh), Erik Robinson Gillespie (Allison), Andrew Edward Gillespie(friend Julie), and great-grandchildren Ava, Georgia, and Grant Mahoney. Services are pending.
Harvey A Gillespie b Jan 5, 1804 d Sept 28, 1964 PVT USQ Plot 2B 5769A Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Helen Mildred Gillespie, Jan 5, 1916 – Jan 23, 1998. Under care of Rose Hills Memorial Park. Buried Poplar Lawn Cemetery, Whittier, CA, Gate II, Section 2, Lot 1514, Grave 2.
Herbert L Gillespie b April 5, 1889 d Feb 21, 1964 CPL USA, Plot 2 C 4923. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Hollis Thor Gillespie, b Dec 10, 1919 d July 24, 1987 US Air Force MSGT Res Helmet, CA. Plot E 0 547 Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
H.W. (Don) Gillespie of Burlingame, CA passed away on November 3, 1997. Born in Calgary on January 30, 1910 to Anna and Robert Gillespie, educated in Calgary, he served in the R.C.A.F. from 1940 to 1946. Don began his career in the bakery industry in Calgary and became a well-known personality in that industry in the U.S.A., particularly in California, Hawaii and Illinois. A member of the Patricia Masonic Lodge of Edmonton, he was noted for his kind and gentle spirit, a true gentleman respected and well-liked by all who knew him. Don is survived by his loving wife of fifty-four years, Bettie; two sons, Donald (Lynn) of Wasilla, Alaska, and Thomas of Redding, CA; two grandsons, Joshua and Dustin of Wasilla; his sisters, Muriel Dowler of Calgary and Emily (N.B.) Cole of Greenbrae, CA; his brothers, Ted (Hazel) of Invermere, BC, and Roy (Boog) of Calgary. Private Funeral arrangements by the Neptune Society of California.
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Ira Lee Gillespie, male, born in Kentucky June 9, 1877. Died Dec 2, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA
Iva Glen DelRe Gillespie, Nov 29, 1929 – Nov 2, 2001 Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co, California.
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Jack Gillespie b July 15, 1916 d May 11, 1965 TECS Army, Plot 2C 4625. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Jack Gillespie b Oct 1, 1923 d Nov 8, 1989 US Army PFC, Res Gresham, OR. Plot 14 0 1205. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Jack Wiley Gillespie b April 24, 1936 d Dec 7, 1961. Basic Airman 3720 Basic Military Training GP USAF. Plot 81073. Buried Dec 132, 1961. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
James Earl Gillespie was born on October 19, 1955 and passed away on September 5, 2015. Bastian and Perrott, Oswald Mortuary.
James Francis Gillespie, Jim was born on September 10, 1946 in Los Angeles, California. Jim went to Catholic school for 12 years. At one time he was an alter boy, which he did not care to do. He spent most of his time at Venice Beach learning how to surf, and became very good at it. He moved to Fresno and worked at several jobs before landing a job at PG&E, which he loved. He worked there for 32 years until he retired. He loved to read, go fishing, bungee jumping and river rafting. Jim was a good man, willing to help anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Mary Gillespie of Friant, his step-son, Derrick Thompson of Friant, 4 grandchildren, Brody Thompson of Clovis, Laney Garcia of Clovis, Skyler Thompson of Fresno and Roxy Thompson of Clovis. He also leaves behind his nephews, Chris and Danny and his niece, Katie. He was preceded in death by his mom, Wilburta C. Orris, dad Colonel James J. Gillespie, sister, Patsy and brothers, Tim and Terry.
James Haven Gillespie born in New Jersey, Mother Ann who raised 9 children in poverty, including James’ brother Irwin Gillespie who died Sept 18, 1934, James became a dance band leader on a paddle wheeler, Island Queen, which transported people from Cincinnati upriver to Coney Island. Gillespie wrote the words to the famous song, Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town. Freedie Coots wrote the music. James died March 14, 1975 and is buried with his wife, Corene, in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, California.
James Jr Gillespie d Nov 11, 1942. CPL 9th Co, 152nd D B. Plot 166 C1. Buried Nov 16, 1942. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
James J Gillespie b 1921 d July 6, 1992 SSGT USA, Hayward, Almeda, CA. Plot C-2. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
James Joseph Gillespie b Oct 9, 1918. d March 29, 1961 S1 USNR Plot Y 69. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
James Oscar Gillespie b Aug 17, 1894 d Dec 8, 1951. MMC USNR. Plot N 224. Buried Dec 10, 1951. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
James P Gillespie b June 10, 1906. d Aug 4, 1963. PVT Army. Plot 8 1300. Buried Aug 9, 1963. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
James R Gillespie b 1911. d 1944 son, brother, Rose Hill Annex, asleep in Jesus. Greenlawn Cemetery, Kern Co, CA
James Robert Gillespie was born on May 22, 1914 and passed away on January 28, 1979. Mausoleum of the Valley, Whittier, California
Jennie M Gillespie b Jan 12, 1899 d Feb 22, 1990 Plot T 4470. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Jerry S Gillespie b June 23, 1928 d Sept 19, 1985 US Air Force A/C, Res Costa Mesa, CA. Plot 20 0 1228. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Jimmy Logan Gillespie b Aug 2, 1918 d Aug 3, 1981 US Army SSFT Reg San Diego, CA. Plot 4 0 1445 Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
John Gillespie born Nov 3, 1855. Died Oct 13, 1940 in San Francisco, CA
John Gillespie b March 4, 1886. d Jan 24, 1960 SGT BKRY Co & QMC Plot K 4783. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
John Gillespie b Nov 10, 1910 d Nov 8, 1996 US Army PVC, Res La Puente, CA. Plot 47 0 4286. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
John Gillespie b June 14, 1923 D Oct 24, 1998 US Army PVT, Res Helmut, CA. Plot 46A 0 2773. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
John B Gillespie b Aug 18 1918 d June 14, 1983 US Army PFC Res Los Angeles, CA. Plot 3 0 1056. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
John C Gillespie, Jr, 1921 – 1949. Greenlawn Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern Co, California.
John Jerome Gillespie b April 11, 1894. d Nov 15, 1976 CY USNR Plot 2C 3555. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
John Paul Gillespie b Jan 22, 1928 d Sept 19, 1979 US Air Force PCT, Res Long Beach, CA. Plot 7 0 285F. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
John Robert Gillespie b April 23, 1893. d July 2, 1951. PTR 2C USN, Plot 171 E/1. Buried July 6, 1951.
John Russell Gillespie b May 7, 1949 d June 26, 1992 SP4 USA, Baldwin Park, Los Angeles, CA. Plot 32 734. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co, CA
Jon C Gillespie (Jack) Feb. 27, 1934 ~ May 9, 2011 Resident of Portola, CA Formerly of Concord, CA Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away with his wife and children by his side. Jack was born in Aurora, Illinois. He was preceded in death by parents Eugenia and Robert Gillespie of Illinois and his brother Steven Gillespie of Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis M. of Portola, CA; daughter Roberta Simmonds (Bob) of Antioch, CA; son Jon Michael Gillespie (Sheila Brummett) of Discovery Bay; and daughter Laura Smethers (Jack, preceded him in death) of Oakley, CA. He is survived by his sister, Gayle Hartman (Jack) of Princeton, IL and sister-in-law Roberta Buckingham (Roy, preceded him in death) of Tempe, AZ. He is survived by his grandchildren Kaytlan and Justin Brown of Oakley, CA, Taylor Gillespie of Carmichael, CA, Pvt. 1st Class Jon Blake Smethers, serving in South Korea, Bobby Simmonds of Antioch, CA, Sydney Brummett of Concord, CA, Jason Smethers of Oakley, CA, and JV Smethers of Phoenix, AZ; and his great-granddaughter Jyntry M. Smethers; several nieces; nephews; an aunt; and many cousins. Jack retired from AT&T in 1987 after 33 years of dedicated service as Operations Manager 2nd Level. After retiring Phyllis and Jack moved to their newly built home in the beautiful Sierra Mountains.
Jack served as Commanding Officer of the California Civil Air Patrol, Nevada Wing from 1997-2001. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force and was discharged in 1956. Jack had a passion for his family and a love of woodworking. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, June 4th at 11:00am at the Portola Station Baptist Church, 171 S. Gulling Street, Portola, CA 96122.
Jonathan Crawford Gillespie born Aug 8, 1862 in New Jersey, died Dec 1, 1940 in Winfeld, California
Joseph Gillespie b Nov 28, 1867 Michigan. Died March 21, 1940 San Diego, CA
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Karl Alvin Gillespie passed away on February 21, 2014 following complications of a stroke. Karl was born in San Francisco on July 7, 1940 to the late Alvin and Marion Gillespie and grew up in the Sunset. He attended San Francisco City College and Moler Barber College. He became a professional barber and worked at the commissary in the Presidio. He was a lover of cigars, gambling and having good times with family. He had a good sense of humor, was quite a jokester and had a great fun-loving laugh. He enjoyed reading and had a love of acting. He was a wonderful caregiver to both of his parents and took care of friend’s parents as well. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his brothers Paul Gillespie of South San Francisco, David Gillespie and nephew Lee Gillespie of Santa Rosa, his cousins Beverly Peace (Larry) of Sacramento and John Peace of Los Angeles. As requested there will be no funeral service
Katherine Gillespie d Sept 13, 1945. Plot H B1 K 1178. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Kathleen Ann Buongiorne Gillespie, age 74, died at home in San Diego, CA on June 24. Her death was a “Medical Aid in Dying” (MAID) death. She had endured cancer for eight years. The pain ultimately could not be controlled.
Kathy was born in Brockport, NY as was her husband, David. The high school sweethearts were married for 55 years. She lived most of her life in Virginia most recently in Rockville, VA from 1997 to 2014. She was a graduate of Brockport State and Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a software engineer at a time when very few women were in technical positions. She designed and implemented control systems for equipment as diverse as aircraft and industrial ventilation systems.
She is survived by her husband, David, daughter Laura Gillespie of Arlington, VA, son Aaron of Beaverton, OR, son Patrick of San Diego, five grandchildren, four sisters and a large extended Family.
Kay Romaine (Pleshe) Gillespie, 74, died Jan 13, 2013 of pulmonary failure. She was born Nov 28, 1939 in Aberdeen, Wash, d/o Margaret (Elliot) and Mack (Matthew) Romaine. She was often called Mary Kay after her grandmother. Her family moved to California in 1952. Her father was a building contractor and her mother started the San Francisco Magazine. Kay married Jim Gillespie on Dec 19, 1959 in Danville. T where Kay was a volunteer librarian at a school. They lived in Sacramento . They were married 49 years when Jim died in 2008. She is survived by sons Chris and Tim Gillespie, a grandson, and sister Carmen Hook and Cynthia Walsh.
Ken Gillespie died, age 87, in 2011 (?Dec). Along with his wife, Bunny, he was devoted to preserving Daly City’s history in San Mateo Co, California. The husband and wife team primarily was responsible for the creation of the Daly City Museum and encouraged the identity of their home town.
Kenneth E. Gillespie, b Jan 12, 1960. d Dec 2, 1986 US Marine Corps, PFC, Residence Fullerton, California, Plot 19 0 2983 burial Dec 8, 1986. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Kimmie Tara Gillespie, b Sept 30, 1952 d May 2, 1998, residence Riverside, CA. Plot 48 0 400. Buried May 7, 1998. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
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Larry E. Gillespie, 62, born June 19, 1943. of Santee died Dec. 28, 2005. He was born in Bremerton, Wash., and was a welder for A.M. Ortega. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his wife, Natalie Gillespie; daughter, Cindy Crouse; son, Greg Gillespie; stepdaughters, Rhonda Mayer and Karen Sheehan; stepson, Jeff Sams; mother, Joan Gillespie; brothers, Bill, Merle and Mark Gillespie; and five grandchildren. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, club house, 9255 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee.
Lee R Gillespie b July 23, 1898 d July 24, 1959 SADDLER SUP Co 44 Inf 13. Plot 2B 3356. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Leo George Gillespie born Utah Sept 29, 1869 d Soland Sept 22, 1940. Chief water tender USN Plot 77 F/1. Buried Sept 27, 1940. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Leona Evelyn Gillespie, passed away Friday, July 27, 2007, after suffering many years with Alzheimer’s. Leona was born May 1, 1910, on the tail of Halley’s comet in Salem, Ore. She married Harold Gillespie in 1932. She was a successful business woman through the years and a volunteer for Lion’s club, Boy Scouts and PTA. Her hobbies were golf and cards. Her gifts were gardening and taking care of her family. They lived in Salem until 1963, when they moved to Oxnard and started a drive in called “Bob’s 19 cent Hamburgers” on Saviers Road. After their retirement in 1972, they purchased a house in Hueneme Bay. Leona was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years in 1990.
She is survived by a son, Gerrard and his wife Sally; daughter, Janice Mirchrina and her husband, Andy; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Joel and James Bishop, Andy and Michael Gillespie and Sarah Doucet; great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Natalie, Andria, Kimberly, Keith, Shea, Paige, Ava, Tom, Philip, Rochelle, Danielle, John, Joseph; and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service was held 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Interment of cremated remains was in Belcrest Memorial Park, Salem, Ore., at a later date.
Lewis W Gillespie b Oct 12, 1915. d Jan 21, 1961 CA, RT 2nd Field Army, WWII Garden of Memory. Greenlawn Cemetery, Kerr Co, CA
Lillian M Gillespie b 1888. d 1973. See Row K8. Perris Valley Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Lillybell Gillespie “Bunny” July 4, 1926 – December 10, 2017 Lillybell Dorothea “Bunny” Gillespie, retired journalist and Daly City’s Historian, died in South San Francisco on December 10, 2017 at the age of 91. Bunny is survived by her daughter Perky (Bill) Ramroth of Millbrae, granddaughter Stephanie (Adam) O’Dea of Millbrae, grandson Andrew (Karen) Ramroth of Redwood City, three great-granddaughters and several nieces. She was the daughter of the late Lillian D. and Reuben E. Fletcher, and the sister of the late Leon C. Fletcher. She was preceded in death in 2011 by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth J. Gillespie. Together they enjoyed travelling throughout the world, hosting and attending family parties, and attending civic events and association meetings. Bunny was born on the Fourth of July 1926 at home in Daly City. She was proud to be a true native of Daly City, and had served as Daly City’s council-appointed Historian with her husband since 1987. She was the author of several history books about Daly City, and wrote articles about Daly City’s history for the city’s newsletters for many years.
Employed in the 1940s by Scripps-Howard Publishing Co. in the Editorial Department of the San Francisco News, she wrote society and financial news under the by-line Lillybell Fletcher. She went on to be an entertainment news columnist and women’s editor for the Daly City Record under the publishing ownerships of John D. Marchbank, Day-Lake Corporation and Industrial City, and had a lengthy career in public relations.
Bunny was the last PTA president of James L. Snell PTA in Daly City, and the charter president of the Margaret Pauline Brown School PTA. She also held PTA District and California Congress PTA offices, and received an Honorary Life Membership in the California Congress of Parents and Teachers in 1962. Bunny had been a member of Broadmoor Presbyterian Church since the early 1950s where she was an ordained Elder and Deacon, a Women’s Association officer, a Circle leader, Vacation Bible School aide and family camp organizer and teacher. She was a fan of the Choir.
With her husband Ken, she was an organizer of the History Guild of Daly City/Colma, served as a board member, secretary and program chair, and spearheaded the establishment of the Daly City History Museum. Her other memberships included the Colma Historical Association, the San Mateo County Historical Association, Westerners, the Press Club of San Francisco and the Crocker Chapter #382 Order of the Eastern Star. Upon her request, no service was held.
Loran V Gillespie filed for his military pension. He served with Companies B and I, 2nd Louisiana Infantry. On Jan 12, 1903, he was admitted to the Sawtelle Branch Home for Disabled Veterans. He was described as 5 ft 7 1/4 inch, sallow complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, Protestant and a telephone repairer. Next of kin recorded as his father, George M Gillespie of Shreveport, Louisiana. Also recorded were Mr & Mrs J. A Childress of Los Angeles. On May 19, 1898, New Orleans, Louisiana, Loron had enlisted for the Spanish War. On Oct 12, 1898 he was discharged at Savannah, Georgia. Loron passed away from tuberculosis and was buried in the Sawetell Home Cemetery, Section 8, Row B-7 (Home For the Disabled Veterans Admissions).
Louis Josquin Gillespie b Jan 8, 1911. d June 28, 1966. Major USA. Plot L 5200. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Louis Merrill Gillespie b July 26, 1892 d Oct 25, 1954. 1st Sgt USA. Plot 226A. Buried Oct 29, 1954. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
L.V Gillespie d Feb 12, 1903 1/B 2nd LA Inf. Plot 8 B/1 Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
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Maggie Gillespie b 1874. d 1969 Our mother, grandmother, Rose Hill Annex, Greenlawn Cemetery, Kern Co, CA
Margie Mae Gillespie b Aug 15, 1921 d Jan 21 ,1999 US Army SPA, Residence Hemet, CA. Plot E 0 547. Buried Feb 10, 1999 Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Marjorie “Joyce” Gillespie, 94, of Danville passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 22, 1931 to Carl and Jenny “Edith” Petersen. She moved to Oakland, California when she was 15, traveling by train with her mother and older brother Ronald. In high school, she met the love of her life, Ray Gillespie, who she was happily married to for over 74 years. Besides husband Ray, she is survived by her children: Karen Pearsall (Randy), Randy Gillespie (Debbie), and Kim Foxworthy (Bill). She cherished and excelled at her role as grandma to her seven grandchildren, Mandy Gillespie, Randi Gillespie, Jenna Page (Alex), Jillian Pelayo (Marc) Kyle Pearsall (Jessica), Wyatt Pearsall (Candice), and Caitlin Pearsall. She was a beloved great grandma to eight. She also leaves behind a well-loved brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Maggie Petersen.
Joyce and Ray lived in Castro Valley for almost 40 years. Joyce started married life as a homemaker, but later took classes at UC Berkeley and founded and coordinated a parent volunteer program at Stanton Elementary School. While raising her kids, she and Ray took the family on camping trips, boating and water skiing excursions, as well as winter skiing in Tahoe. Joyce had many interests. Besides being a great cook (renowned for her delicious gravy at family Thanksgivings), she was an avid golfer (two hole-in-ones!), a bingo fanatic (with family crew beside her), and tireless shopper (just ask the grandkids). After moving to Danville, where she lived for 36 years, she delighted in having sleepovers for the grandkids at “Papa and GG’s house” where they shared fun adventures. Joyce cherished her Danville neighbors, especially Carol and Bob, Suzanne and Greg, and Debbie and Charlie, with whom she shared many great times. Joyce and Ray, especially Joyce, loved traveling. They took numerous trips to Lake Tahoe for gambling and sunbathing, travelled to Sweden and Denmark to visit family with Ron, Maggie, and Joyce’s mom, Nana, went parasailing in Mexico, and enjoyed the tropical paradises of Tahiti and Hawaii.
Joyce was truly the heart of our family. For many years, both in Castro Valley and Danville, she and Ray hosted annual Christmas Eve parties for family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Joyce and Ray were both gracious and fun-loving hosts who warmly welcomed guests into their home. Our family is blessed with so many fond memories of Joyce that limited space could not fit them all in. Besides being a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, Joyce embraced her son-in-laws and daughter-in-law as integral and cherished parts of the family. Her illness in these last few years dimmed, but could not extinguish, the vibrant, fun-loving, compassionate person that she was. The family especially wants to thank her wonderful caregivers, Nica and Mac, who, in these last few years, took loving care of her. Their compassion and gentleness toward Joyce were much appreciated.
Mark A Gillespie b Nov 12, 1888 d Oct 28, 1964 CPL USA Plot 28 1435. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Mary Gillespie b Jan 12, 1861. d Santa Cruz, California Sept 14, 1940.
Mary Gillespie b Jan 26, 1891 d Dec 16, 1966. Plot Y 4783 Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Mary Eloise Collier Gillespie, Beloved wife of 55 years of Walter Scott Gillespie. Mary was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky April 17, 1926. Died February 4, 2002, age 75, Los Angeles California after a long illness. After high school Mary worked for at a defense plant, Clayton Lambert making anti aircraft shells for the war effort. She married in 1946 and moved from Kentucky to California in 1947 with her husband and infant daughter. A wonderful and involved at home mother, Mary became active in politics and served as a Golden Girl for the Democratic Delegation from Kentucky during the Kennedy campaign in the 1960’s. An avid reader and crossword puzzler, Mary and Walter enjoyed extensive world travel for several years before her illnesses. She is survived by her daughter Shalimar Gillespie Vavra and her two grandchildren, Severin Scott Vavra and Sabina Sebik Vavra. Words can not convey how much she will be missed. Service was held at Kiefer and Eyerick Mortuary 314 E. Harvard Street in Glendale Ca. on Saturday, February 9th at 11:00 am. Phone (818) 243-1124.
Mary Louise Gillespie, A steadfast, strong, loving, humble Christian, died on September 28, 2012 in Sylmar, California. She was 83 years old. Ms. Gillespie was born in Marion, Indiana on September 8, 1929. After losing her sight in 1940, she attended Indiana State School for the Blind in Indianapolis until she graduated high school. Married in 1954, Mary Lou gave birth to Catherine Estelle Stockstill in 1955 and Connie Lucille Stockstill in 1957. Shortly thereafter, Mary Lou lost her hearing and became deaf. By putting her trust in God (whom she always referred to as “The Proper Authority”), Mary Lou maintained a positive outlook on life despite the multiple tragedies she endured. Since she could no longer hear, she developed a communication system whereby people could talk to her by writing letters in the palm of her hand. This very unique way of communicating made it possible for Mary Lou to talk to anyone who knew how to spell English. Mary Lou conquered and overcame all of the tragedies in her life with the help of “The Proper Authority”. She loved camping, bicycling on a tandem bicycle, and volunteering at Braille Institute. She lived independently in Highland Park up until shortly before her death. She loved her family, her guide dogs, and her independence. She is survived by her daughter Cathy, her son-in-law Art, and her three grandchildren.
Her funeral was held at Callanan & Woods Scovern Mortuary at 511 S. Central Ave. in Glendale on Saturday, October 6 at 10:00 a.m. A reception followed thereafter at Commission on Compassion 6819 N. Figueroa, Los Angeles, 90042.
Mary Ann Gillespie born Jan 12, 1865 Minnesota. d Jan 27, 1940 Los Angeles, California
Maurice Edward “Moe” Gillespie, MD. May2, 1941 – July 23, 2016. California Central Cost Veterans Cemetery. Section 2, Site 779. US Navy. Served in Vietnam. LT. (Catholic Celtic Cross). His spouse Margaret F “Dede” Galvin Gillespie 1914 – 2006.
Mave B Gillespie b July 20, 1894 d Aug 10, 1977. Plot 2B 1435. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Merle E Gillespie b July 18, 1930 d March 22, 196? SGT USA Plot H 345. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Michael Dennis Gillespie was born on May 1, 1954, in Yuba City, CA, and passed away on April 12, 2025, in Marysville, CA. A lifelong resident of this area, he grew up in the towns of Yuba City, CA, and Biggs, CA, graduating from Biggs High School in 1972, and then California State University, Chico, CA, in 1979, with a bachelor’s degree in business. He was the eldest child to three sisters.
Before college graduation, Mike worked at the Radio Shack on Bridge Street in Yuba City, CA. Michael later joined Sweco Products in Sutter, California, where he took great pride in delivering exceptional customer service, designing agricultural machinery for specific needs of his clients. The only instance of a non-agricultural project was probably when Mike had the opportunity to design the hydraulic cylinder lifts used for the torch lighting ceremony at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, CA. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Michael grew up riding dirt bikes and eventually competed in speedway racing. He was a lifetime member of the American Motorcycle Association. His modes of transportation included his pick-up, his Harley, his Buell, and even his bicycle which he rode to work from Yuba City, CA, to Sutter, CA.
Mike also spent many hours playing racquetball at the Kangaroo Courts/Body Express and took part in many tournaments. Mike was a passionate Sacramento Kings fan, following the team faithfully through the years with their ups and downs. He also enjoyed dining, traveling, and volunteering. Michael was a devoted blood donor, making 343 donations, or 24 gallons, during his lifetime, which embodied his generous and caring spirit. He was a grateful member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church and a regular at their Men’s Luncheon group.
Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Iverson; stepfather, Milton Iverson; first wife, Donna Gillespie; and stepson, Brian Waling. He is survived by his wife, of 23 years, Bonnie Burrows-Gillespie of Yuba City, CA; his sisters, Cheryl (Charles) Nelson of Yuba City, Kathryn Bristow of Biggs, CA, and Carolyn Iversen (Rob Krampitz) of Biggs; his stepdaughter, Erin Sims (Don) of Yuba City, CA; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a niece; seven nephews; and two grand nieces. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1390 Franklin Road, Yuba City, CA 95993. Arrangements were handled by Ullrey Memorial Chapel.
Michael J Gillespie, Jr. b Nov 15, 1915 d Dec 24, 1991 US Army SGT. Residence Fountain Valley, CA Plot 26 0 2622. Buried Dec 30, 1991
Michael James Gillespie “Mike” was an American College baseball coach. 2008 to retirement in 2018. He was born May 1940 in Los Angeles, California and died at his home in Irvine July 29, 2020, age 80. His wife Barbara Gillespie. Four children: Kelly, Mitch, Matt, Tiffany.
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Norma Louise Gillespie Dec 14, 1886 – Jan 1, 1911. Norman Elias Scofield, May 8, 1833 – April 11, 1912. Buried in same plot but no stone: Nellie May Jacobs, 1894. Truckee Cemetery, Plot Jacobs.
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Olin Wickham Gillespie b Dec 13, 1887 d March 1, 1958 CPL Hq TRD 16th Div. USA. Plot R 276. Buried March 6, 1958. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
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Patricia Ann Gillespie On Saturday, July 19, 2025, in a burst of yellow and blue, Patricia Ann Gillespie joined loved ones in the Heavenly Kingdom. Born April 11, 1933, in Monmouth, Illinois, to Arvid and Edythe Johnson, Pat grew up on the family farm in the community of Larchland. She was an active 4-Her, winning ribbons for pigs and calves at the Warren County Fair. A cheerleader and homecoming queen for Monmouth High’s Zippers, she later attended Blackburn College and the University of Illinois, majoring in Sociology. In 1954, a blind date with Sam Gillespie over a Coke at Prin’s changed her life–they were inseparable from that day forward, marrying on August 27, 1955. After early years in Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Elmo, Illinois, the couple returned to Champaign and the University of Illinois for Sam’s PhD, during which Pat worked as a social worker. Their children Sam A., David, and Abby completed their family.
In 1967, Mr. Sam Gillespie became Dr. Sam Gillespie and joined the faculty of Texas A & M University as a Marketing professor. The Gillespie family moved to Bryan-College Station and began a lifelong love affair with Texas A &M, the State of Texas and Willie Nelson. Pat became a pillar of the community, supporting the Bryan Boys Club wrestling team, leading the Newcomers Club, and working in Texas A&M’s admissions office. Known as the “Social Chairman,” she connected people everywhere she went. Family vacations to the Texas Hill Country inspired the purchase of five acres near Canyon Lake in 1978. Twenty years later, on the same spot, Pat oversaw construction of “Sommar Stuga” (Swedish for Summer House), the family’s beloved gathering spot for 14 years.
Pat’s love for family and her Swedish heritage led her to organize the first Johnson Family Reunion in 1980, a tradition held every five years in locations nationwide. In 2017, she brought the reunion to Kalmar, Sweden, uniting American and Swedish cousins at her father’s childhood home, still standing in Smaland. Her entrepreneurial spirit shone in Brazos Valley Tours. Her travel business organized day and overnight trips to historical sites or shopping destinations. She also poured her energy into Family Outreach of Brazos Valley, supporting young mothers in need.
In 2011, Pat and Sam moved to The Tamalpais in Greenbrae, California, north of San Francisco to be near Abby’s family. True to form, she quickly became involved, managing The White Elephant gift shop, earning “Volunteer of the Year” honors, and helping organize the “Golddiggers”. A devoted sports fan, Pat cheered for the Monmouth Zippers, Bryan Vikings, Fighting Illini, Texas Aggies, Chicago Cubs, her beloved San Antonio Spurs, Coco and Rory. She went to Bay Area baseball games well into her 90s.
Pat passed peacefully with Sam and Abby at her side. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Samuel Mabry Gillespie; children Samuel Arvid (Lori) of Dallas, David Karl of Atlanta, and Abby Lyn Hoffman (John) of Mill Valley, CA; grandchildren Sam and Wilson Gillespie, and Brooks and Cooper Hoffman; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ken, Jim, Jean, and Liz.A celebration of life was held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8th at Marin Art and Garden Center in Ross, CA, followed by a reception at The Tamalpais.
Paula Innes Gillespie, (nee Donly) passed away at Sutter Hospital in Oakland California on May 28, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on January 23, 1933 at Norfolk Heights, her family home, to Margaret I. and Paul H. Donly (a woolen manufacturer in Simcoe Ontario Canada). She attended Simcoe South School and graduated in 1951 from Bishop Strachon School in Toronto. Paula graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University in Montreal Quebec in 1954. After traveling in Europe, she headed to San Francisco California where she worked as a commercial artist.
There she married Donald Gillespie, an Oakland native and architect, on April 10, 1964 at Swedenborgian Church, not far from her apartment on Nob Hill. The couple lived in Tahoe City for a short time, then in the Richmond District of San Francisco before finding their forever home in Berkeley. In 1985, she lost Donald to cancer. After that, Paula continued to reside in their Russell Street community for many years, spending countless hours in her beloved courtyard, tending her roses and magnolia tree.
As an artist, Paula had an eye for colour. She enjoyed travelling with fellow artists on many water colour painting retreats in Europe and Central America. Closer to home, Paula’s favorite subjects were neighborhood houses, coastal vistas and her favorite spot, Mendocino. She later took up pastels, joining local artists groups to sketch models. This all led to a plethora of art that could be found in every nook and cranny of her home.
She is remembered by her family, Robin Vincent, Hal Donly, Cam Donly and Gwen Gillespie, and their families. Cam and his wife Carol were particularly close to Paula, enjoying trips touring all around California with her over many years and eventually helping her transition from her Berkeley house to her new home at Belmont Village Albany. They were by her side when she passed away.
Pearl M Gillespie b 1819 d 1988. On monument with George Gillespie. Cross. See Row C10. Perris Valley Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Peter Gillespie born Jan 24, 1893 d March 5, 1940 Los Angeles, California
Peter Gillespie d March 5, 1940 QM 2/C Us Navy. Plot 83 A/1. Buried March 8, 1940. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Peter G Gillespie b Nov 17, 1891 d Feb 27, 1977 CPL USA Army. Plot T 2646. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
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Ralph L Gillespie, born in Missouri November 21, 1924. Passed away November 7th, 2002 in Santa Monica, CA. Ralph was a long time resident of Venice, CA. He served in the U.S. Army and was a P.O.W. in World War II. After returning home he went to work for Rocketdyne until his retirement in 1987. Ralph is survived by his aunt Hester Fields and cousin Bob Fields. Viewing Gates, Kingsley Gates Funeral Home, 1925 Arizona Ave., Santa Monica, CA, Monday, November 11th, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Service November 12th, 12:30 p.m.
Raymond ONeill Gillespie b Jan 32, 1930. d Aug 25, 1966. AA USN Plot G 291. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Raymond W Gillespie d Jan 1937 PVT H 7th CA N G, Plot 91 C. Buried Feb 24, 1937. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Richard D Gillespie 1947 – 2019 Age 72. Loving brother, father, son and husband. Survived by his loving wife Darlene Gillespie; 1 brother, 2 sisters, children, and grandchildren. (I have soared a million miles and I have seen Things that you have yet to see and danced amongst The clouds and touched the hand of god.) * No service at his request.
Robert Gillespie born May 24, 1939 California d in San Francisco March 1, 1940
Robert A Gillespie b June 23, 1893. d March 20, 1948 PHRMS Mate 1st CL USA Navy Plot 6 H 195 Buried April 4, 1949. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Robert G Gillespie b Jan 17, 1929 d Oct 29, 1992 TEC 5 USA, Residence Huntington Beach CA. Plot 44 32, Burial Nov 3, 1992. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Robert H Gillespie b Aug 8, 1914. d Nov 13, 1998, US Navy S1 Residence San Jacinto, CA. Plot AH G 28, Burial Dec 1, 1998. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Rev Robert J Gillespie, III, was born in Millville, New Jersey on Aug 19, 1928 to Robert Joseph Gillespie, Jr and Ray Bell Stinson Gillespie. He was ordained to the ministry in 1956 as a Presbyterian minister, where he served in Ohio, Delaware, and New York. In 1976 he moved his family to California. He retired in 1992. Bob married Rev Mary Wright Gillespie, and they raised two children: Gail E and Thomas W Gillespie. Bob died in Medford, Oregon on Aug 5, 2011.
Robert Joseph Gillespie, III Robert was born in Millville, New Jersey on August 19, 1928, to Robert Joseph Gillespie, Jr. and Ray Bell Stinson Gillespie. His early education was in Millville and he graduated from Millville Memorial High School. He received his B.A. from Bloomfield College in New Jersey, attended Princeton Seminary and graduated from Andover Newton Theological School in 1956. He was ordained to the ministry on September 18, 1956. He served Presbyterian Churches in Cincinnati, Ohio; Wilmington, Delaware; directed Garden Valley Neighborhood House in Cleveland, Ohio; served as Associate Pastor at Third Presbyterian Church in Rochester, New York; directed the Southeast Ecumenical Ministry in Rochester, NY. In 1976 he moved his family to California where he served on the staff for the Golden Gate Mission Area for the Synod of the Pacific and from 1981 he was the General Presbyter for the Presbytery of the Redwoods until his retirement in 1992. In 1995 he was designated Executive Presbyter Emeritus. In retirement he served as interim pastor and chaplain with Marin Aids Interfaith Network in California. Bob was married and is survived by the Reverend Mary Wright Gillespie and their two children: Gail E. Gillespie of Windsor, CA and Thomas W. Gillespie (Veronica Gillespie) of Roseburg, Oregon and two grandchildren Jonathan and Jenna Gillespie. He is survived by his brother Michael Gillespie and his sister-in-law Linda; nieces: Alix Gillespie, Shawn Kahn and Sherry Arnes, a cousin, Doris Cervino, and great nephews and niece in New Jersey and Florida. He also is survived by a large extended family of in-laws. His sister, Janet Miskelly, preceded him in death. In 2002 they retired to Medford, Oregon. He was an active member of the Presbytery of the Cascades serving on several committees. He worked at the Food Bank at First Presbyterian Church, and was chairman of the religious activities at Rogue Valley Manor. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and colleagues across the country. The Memorial service for the Reverend Robert J. Gillespie who died in Medford, Oregon on August 5, 2011, was held at 1:00 PM on September 17, 2011 at First Presbyterian Church, 72 Kensington Road, San Anselmo, California.
Robert K Gillespie, Sr. Passed peacefully on February 3, 2024 at The John Muir Hospital in Concord, California and was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. Robert was born in San Francisco, California to Sonia Marie Mero and the late Andrew James Gillespie, SR. Robert attended Saint Patrick’s elementary school, John McLaren elementary school, Luther Burbank Middle school and Graduated from Balboa High school in San Francisco. Upon graduating from high school Robert worked as a bicycle messenger and delivered important documents throughout San Francisco, Robert worked for the Bank of America as a technical advisor and eventually left and worked for the Saturn corporation as a sales associate.
Robert was in search of a career that would be interesting, fun and fulfilling, he noticed that the San Francisco Municipal Transit Association in the City and County of San Francisco was hiring Transit Operators. As a youth Robert rode the various Muni lines throughout the city and was excited about the opportunity to become a Transit Operator for the City and County of San Francisco. He applied for the position and was hired. Robert made close friendships with many of his co-workers and they remained close until his passing. Robert drove the San Bruno “Owl” bus and he loved his job and he cared about the people he served, all of the riders who boarded onto his bus he treated with care and respect.
Robert was awarded several awards for his outstanding work and professionalism and he was very proud and honored to receive these awards and was very grateful and thankful for this recognition for the job that he loved. Robert worked as a SFMTA Transit Operator for 15 years until his passing.
Robert had many hobbies, as a youth he collected comic books and hot wheel cars, etc., as an adult he continued to collect various memorabilia that brought him back to his many happy childhood memories. Robert was also a great photographer and archived many happy family memories and had a vast collection of family photos from the 1920’s until 2023. Robert loved to spend quality time with his family and with his children. Robert also loved to hike and and at times would run the Bay to Breakers event. Robert was a kind, gentle and loving soul and although he is no longer with us, we know that he is in heaven with “God” for eternity and he will forever be in our hearts until we meet him again in heaven.
Robert was preceded in death by his father Andrew James Gillespie, SR., his stepfather Alberto E. Alabanza, SR. his daughter Angelique Cassandra Gillespie, his sister Geraldine L. Babcock, his aunts; Amanda Becker and Elita Mitchell. ert is survived by his mother Sonia M. Mero, his son Robert K. Gillespie, JR., his granddaughter Marisa Tercero, his sisters Narda M. Gillespie, Regina F. Gillespie, his brothers Christian G. Smith and Alberto Alabanza, JR., his aunt Abigail Gudgin, his cousins, Nina Collosi-Martinez, Jacquline Nelson, Ronald Collosi, JR., Valerie Collosi, and Stephanie Collosi, his Uncle Glenn O. Becker, his cousin Owen A. Becker, his nephew Henry J. Foster IV, his nieces Gabriela Diaz, Maribel Jimenez, Gavin Vallejo, and his beloved best friend Sandra L. Green, and his supervisor, classmate and close friend Aleta Washington from SFMTA.
On Tuesday, February 20, 2024:The viewing was at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary from 4:00pm until 8:00pm in the St. Francis chapel.
Robert Lee Gillespie b June 25, 1928 d Feb 28, 1983, US Marine Corps, SSGT, Residence San Bernadino, CA. Plot 6 0 2687. Buried March 3, 1983. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Robert Oscar Gillespie b Feb 22, 1906. d Jan 21, 1960. ENO/2C USNR. Plot V 2527. Buried Jan 27, 1960. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Robert William Gillespie 94, died peacefully at his home in the early morning of January 5, 2025. His wife of more than 50 years, Netta, predeceased him. He is survived by a brother, Bruce Gillespie, and three children: Meg Gillespie (Matt), Becky Dey (Bill), and William Gillespie (Kathy). He also leaves three grandchildren, Alex (Yuanyuan), Adam (Anya), and Heather, and two great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Jeffrey. May his memory be for a blessing. According to his wishes, he was cremated and no funeral service was held. Bob’s children will host a Celebration of Life for him on Saturday, March 22 at 1 p.m. in the Activity Room at ClarkLindsey in Urbana, IL.
Bob was born in 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Carl and Agnes Gillespie. He was an alumnus of Stanford University, where he met his wife Netta, and of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received his Ph.D. At various times in his life, he was active in local Democratic Party Affairs. He was curious about the world, and during his lifetime visited Japan, Iceland, England, Scotland, Spain, France, Mexico, Galápagos Islands and Ecuador, New Zealand, Canada, Bangladesh, China, Austria, Germany, and Hungary, among other countries. Bob also widely in the continental U.S., and also visited Hawaii and Alaska. A naval aviator who flew reconnaissance missions during the Korean War, he was an active member of the Illini Glider Club, both as glider pilot and tow plane pilot, until he reached his 80s. Before his retirement some years ago, he was a Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Roc Elmer Gillespie b April 4, 1893 d July 16, 1962 FI USNRT Plot X756. Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
Roe Eugene Gillespie b March 6, 1896. d June 21, 1954 SFC Co A 6th Sig BN 6th Div. Plot 250 A. Buried June 23, 1954. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
Roy A Gillespie b Dec 27, 1888 d Aug 3, 1966. USA. Plot A1-69. Buried Aug 9, 1966. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
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Sadie Gillespie b 1894. d 1969. Related to Ethel & George. Sacramento City Cemetery, Woodmen of the World, Sacramento, CA
Seselia Gillespie b May 29, 1930 d Oct 2, 1983 Residence San Diego, CA Plot 11 0 728. Burial Oct 6, 1983. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Susan Elizabeth Gillespie b April 20, 1882 d March 31, 1960 Plot 2A 1137.Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Mateo, CA
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Teresa H Gillespie b Oct 13, 1902. d March 29, 1972 Plot V 2559. Buried April 3, 1972. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Rev. Thomas Gillespie, July 29, 1932 – March 21, 2016. Arrangements were in the care of Montecito Memorial Park & Mortuary, Colton, California.
Thomas C Gillespie born March 17, 1868 Virginia. d March 21, 1940 Los Angeles, California
Thomas Joseph Gillespie b Jan 17, 1921 d Sept 9, 1999, US Navy EM2. Res Long Beach, CA. Plot 46A 0 3707. Burial Sept 24, 1999. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Thomas Hamilton Gillespie b May 9, 1918 d Dec 23, 1993. US Army T/SGT. Reg La Mesa, CA. Plot CBO 3 177. Buried May 27, 1994. Fort Rosecrons National Cemetery, San Diego, CA
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Valyrie Terrell Gillespie of Turlock, California, who passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 77.
Velma Gillespie, January 20, 1931 — April 7, 2023. Velma Gillespie, 92, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. Her final moments were spent surrounded by family. She loved the ocean and the Long Beach area. Velma loved to travel, especially to Hawaii in the middle of the cold winters. She loved people, the coast, board games and spending time with family and friends. She loved Jesus and looked forward to be leaving this broken world and life of pain. She is survived by two sons, a daughter-in-law, a grandson and a granddaughter.
A memorial service to celebrate Velma’s life was held at her home church of Ocean Beach Christian Fellowship in Seaview on Saturday, May 13th at 2pm. A memorial service was also be held at Milwaukie Covenant Church in Milwaukie, Oregon on June 10th at 2pm.
Vernon Gillespie b Feb 11, 1903. d May 21, 1996. s/w Anna. Sacramento City Cemetery, Woodmen of the World, Sacramento, CA
Vincent Charles Gillespie, b April 30, 1905. d July 15, 1953. PVT Army. Plot 273 B. Buried July 20, 1953. Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, CA
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Wanda Elaine Gillespie, McKinleyville, CA was born on March 9, 1936 and passed away on October 22, 2010. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Elder and Rose McLaughlin, her daughter Lorri Ann Gillespie, sisters Bessie and Percy, her brother Hutch, and her long time friend Norma Offins. She is survived by her children Linda Alvarado, Elaine, Faron, Darrell and Anthony Gillespie and her brothers Delmar, Floyd and Harold McLaughlin and her sisters Delores Nova and Carolitta Allen, numerous grand children, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She will be missed and her memory will live on. There was a private family viewing at Paul’s Chapel in Arcata on Friday October 29th at 10am-12pm.
Wanda J Gillespie b June 10, 1918 d Jan 30, 1998 US Army PFC Res: Rancho Santa Margani, CA. Plot 14 0 1205, Buried Feb 6, 1998. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Wilburta Gillespie. Mass Saint Monica Parish Church Friday 3:00 p.m. Jan. 20, 2006, 725 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA. Armstrong Family Funeral Directors.
Willard Gillespie b June 3, 1933 d Sept 17, 1985 US Army PVT Res Los Angeles, CA. Plot 20 A 0 1470. Buried Sept 24, 1985. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
William Gillespie, born Jan 24, 1894 in Aberdeen, Scotland. He became an actor in Hollywood during the silent era 1915 – 1938 to his death age 44. Married Ann Monaghan. Died June 23, 1938 in Los Angeles, California. Burial Calvary Cemetery
William Gillespie b May 8, 1898 California. d Jan 18, 1940 San Francisco, CA
William A Gillespie, “Bill”, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA, June 3, 2005 at age 87. A native of WI and a longtime resident of St. Paul, MN. A WWII veteran, US Navy Seabees and a member of the International Operating Engineers Union Local #49. Loving husband of the late Margaret M. Gillespie & beloved father of William Allen (Janet) Gillespie, Jr., of St. Paul, MN, Diann Gillespie of Salem, OR, and Candy Weinke of Santa Rosa; dear grandfather of Meggan (Matt) Casarotti of Santa Rosa; uncle of Gayle Ballinger and great uncle of Toby and Troy; uncle of many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held in Santa Rosa, CA. If desired, donations in his memory may be made to Bill’s Foster Kids c/o P.O. Box 2038, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Lafferty & Smith Colonial Chapel, 707-539-2921
William Gordon Gillespie b April 25, 1918 d Nov 17, 1992 US Navy CPHM. Residence Los Angeles, CA. Plot 13A 0 643. Buried Dec 4, 1992. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
William H Gillespie b March 11, 197 d Oct 24, 1996 US Army PVT, Residence San Diego, CA. Plot 47 0 4244. Buried Nov 5, 1996. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
William Henry Gillespie born Feb 8, 1872 Louisiana. Died Sept 21, 1940 Los Angeles, CA
William Patrick Gillespie, “Willie” 56, of Northridge, California – one the world’s special people – passed away on November 20, 2024 after a fearless 18-month battle with cancer. His infectious laugh can still be heard from the Bronx, New York to the beaches of California and everywhere in between. Willie is survived by the love of his life, Rosemarie Cordero, his three sons Liam, Jack, Aidan, his brothers Tommy and Eddie, his labrador Guiness, and countless family members and friends who adored him greatly.
Willie loved road trips, YouTube channels, the Yankees, coaching his boys, the ocean and the occasional slot machine, but most of all, he loved people. Willie took a heartfelt interest in everyone he encountered. He would always listen, help and uncover rays of sunshine with passion and compassion. Willie began work in finance and accounting, and spent most of his career at NBC Universal, bringing his insights and managerial skills as Controller, Vice President of TV Distribution and most recently Vice President of Master Data and Fulfillment Operations. While he shined at work, he was even more proud of his job as dad, and spent years supporting Santa Clarita Warrior Football.
Willie now joins his mom (Fran) and dad (Ray) in heaven. Willie’s life will be celebrated in California and New York at dates to be announced.
William R Gillespie b Aug 26, 1927 d Jan 11, 1984 US Army PFC, Residence San Jacinto, CA. Plot 5 0 2931. Buried Jan 16, 1984. Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, CA
Anna Elizabeth WALL, born Feb 17, 1863 Illinois, father Gillespie, mother Donaldson, died Oct 9, 1949 Glenn County, California
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Source of Records: Online cemetery listings; Mormon website. Online obits. ColoradoGenweb; Geni; Westerly Journeys. Funeral Home obituaries, Wikipedia; Dignity Memorials; Legacy. North Coast Journal; Find A Grave
