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Lee Foster of Placentia
died on January 27 at the
age of 67 due to complications
from heart failure.
Lee was raised in
DuBois, Pennsylvania,
graduated from Grove
City College, and retired
in 2004 as a sales manager
for Bayer.
A loving father and
friend, Lee is survived by
his two children, Mike
Foster of Irvine and Kate
Foster Lengyel of New
York.
A memorial service was
held on February 1 at
McAulay & Wallace
Mortuary in Fullerton.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations can
be made to the American
Heart Association.
Susan (Tavajian) Jebejian
March 17, 1917 – February 1, 2011
Susan Jebejian passed away peacefully
February 1, 2011.
She is survived by her daughter, Ellen
(Larry), son, Richard (Barbara), six
grandchildren, Jeffrey, Susan, Peggy,
Jimmy, Elizabeth, Dickran, and 11
great-grandchildren, Lauren, Katelyn,
Taylor, Clay, Logan, Mollie, Alyssa,
Tyler, Trevor, Ellie and Delaney. Her
beloved husband, Dick preceded her in
death in 1986. In addition to her
immediate family, Susan leaves a loving
family of nieces and nephews.
Susan was born in Istanbul, Turkey
and immigrated with her family to the
United States in 1921. She grew up in
Detroit, Michigan and moved to Los
Angeles, California in 1936.
Susan and Dick were instrumental in
the planning and building of the Ararat
Home for the Armenian Aged located in
Mission Hills. She served as President
and Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Home. She took great pride in the
Home and the contributions of service
and dedication the Jebejian family made
to it. Susan was an active member of the
St. James Armenian Apostolic Church in
Los Angeles. She loved to cook and was
happy to volunteer her talents to the
Ladies Aide Society’s kitchen crew.
Her greatest joy was her family. She
loved family gatherings, especially at her
home on Melrose Hill. Her legacy of
kindness and generosity will live on in
the hearts and memories of all who
Lee Wayne
Foster
June 23, 1943 -
January 27, 2011
knew this gracious, loving and dignified
lady.
Services were held on February 5,
2011 in the Chapel at the Ararat Home
of Los Angeles, 15105 Mission Hills
Road, Mission Hills, CA 91345-1103.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the Ararat Home of Los
Angeles, or St. James Armenian
Apostolic Church, 4959 W. Slauson,
Los Angeles, CA 90056
Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills, 6400
Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA
90068
Bruce Brown Butler
Bruce Brown Butler, 90, was born July
9, 1920, in Fullerton. He passed away
December 25, 2010.
Bruce grew up on a citrus ranch in La
Habra. Growing citrus fruit and drinking
a glass of fresh-squeezed orange juice
became one of his life-long passions.
He graduated from Whittier College
and USC (MBA) and married the love of
his life, Clare (Griggs) Butler. They were
married for 62 years and she preceded him
in death. He continued through life with a
broken heart, after her passing.
He spent his life in service to others as a
lieutenant in the US Navy during World
War II, and as the Assistant
Superintendent of Business for the
Norwalk-La Mirada School District for 40
years. He also served on the school board
after his retirement. He enjoyed golfing
and gardening, and won multiple awards
for landscaping in the city of La Mirada.
He went to be with Jesus on Christmas
morning and was reunited with his wife,
Clare, and daughter, Anne Butler Schoene, in
heaven.
Bruce is survived by his son, Mark Butler;
daughter-in-law, Carol Butler; granddaughters,
Cortney (Butler) Pefia, Brooke Butler-
Angaga, Clare Schoene, and Elizabeth
Schoene; great grandchildren, Daynee Pefia
and Corson Pena; and many nieces and
beloved friends.
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Mary Francis Rochester, 92, a 45 year
resident of Fullerton, passed away on
January 21, 2011 at Anaheim Memorial
Hospital in Anaheim after a sustained
period of illness. She is survived by her
sons, Michael Samuels (wife Beatriz);
Harold Rochester (wife Margarite); and
Paul Rochester (wife Jaqueline), 10 grandchildren
(Fylicia, Louis, Rochelle,
Danielle, Tasha, Harold Jr., Johnny,
Aaliyah, Alexis and Christian), 5 greatgrandchildren
(Akeyl, N'Kyla, Mary,
Benjamin and Khalyd), a niece (Trisha)
and a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents,
all three siblings, her husband and her
beloved daughter, Alice.
Mary was born in the state of
Louisianna, but resided much of her life
in Port Author, Texas before relocating to
California with her husband, Doris
Rochester and four children.
Over the years, Mary worked as a seamstress,
a factory worker and a retail clerk in
the old Montgomery Ward's. She was
known as a hard worker with a humble
heart. She was an excellent seamstress
and often made clothes for her children.
Mary was a gentle spirit who kept God
first in her life and this showed in her
devotion to her family, friends and her
church, St. Mary's Catholic Church in
Fullerton. She was so dedicated to her
faith that even after her husband passed
and her children moved away, she would
walk to church in time for the early morning
mass on Sundays.
Poppy, may you be looking into the eyes of
the Savior and hearing the words, "Well done,
my good and faithful servant."
A celebration of his life was held on
February 12th at Rose Drive Friends Church
in Yorba Linda. In lieu of flowers, the family
asks that donations be made to "Butler
Memorial" at Rose Drive Friends Church,
4221 Rose Dr., Yorba Linda, Ca 92886.
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Mary Francis Rochester
MID FEBRUARY 2011
Mary was a great cook and always had
an extra plate of food for the frequent
family friends that would stop by to visit
her. She was an amazing grandmother,
doting on her grandchildren with her
warmth and solid presence. She was
small in stature, but large in heart. She
had a kind and encouraging word to all
who crossed her path.
Her departure leaves a void in all who
knew and loved her; and though we
mourn her absence, we rejoice that she is
no longer in a pain. We take comfort in
knowing that Heaven has welcomed one
of its most beloved Angels. Services were
held on February 2nd at McAulay &
Wallace in Fullerton and a funeral mass
was held at St. Mary's Catholic Church
on February 3rd. Internment followed at
Loma Vista Memorial Park.
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