 We
will remember always, those friends and colleagues who
have slipped away from our time...slipped away from the here and the now...and into the arms of eternity.
We shall preserve their love and knowledge
of the art and, find comfort in their spirit.
Farewell our dearly departed... fare
each of you
very well
indeed.
In Memory of John Henry Meyer
John was born January 28, 1921 in San Francisco, California and passed away
on September 7, 2007. He was the loving husband of Janet Meyer for over 50 years
until her passing in1995. John is survived by their two children, Carol Meyer
and Earl Meyer. He was very proud of his two grandchildren, Doug and Danny
Meyer. John is also survived by his brother, Stan Meyer, of Saratoga,
California.
John served in the U.S. Navy during World War 2, prior to going to work for
Westinghouse in Sunnyvale, California. After several years of service to
Westinghouse, he was persuaded by his father-in-law to join a small paint
manufacturing business he had started. John spend the remainder of his working
years in the paint business; the company was eventually bought by Benjamin Moore
and Co. After many years of service to Benjamin Moore, John retired as Western
divisional Vice-president. Friends jokingly referred to him as "Mr.
Paint."
After retirement, John took up, in earnest, the hobby of restoring and
repairing antique clocks and watches. His hobby soon became his passion--finding
old broken clocks at garage sales and restoring them to their original beauty.
He felt that half the fun was the "required exploration" to make a
"great discovery." He proudly carried home, boxes of parts only to
later turn them into beautiful works of art.
Being an ardent 49er fan, John held season tickets from the early 1950's
until his passing. He rooted for the 49ers before and after the "glory
days" of Super Bowls--truly a 49er faithful!
The family wishes to thank the staff of El Camino Dialysis Services for all
their loving care during Johns final days.
John will be greatly missed by family and many friends as he joins his wife,
Janet, in heaven.
In Memory of Arnold Charles Hillstrom
Arnold Charles Hillstrom Passed away on October 26, 2005, after a lengthy
illness. He was born in San Francisco and lived all his life in the greater Bay
Area. Arnie was a competitive ice skater, a Marine, an active member of his
church and a long time member of the Garden City Barbershop Chorus. He also
retired from Pacific Bell after 35 years of service, and was a member of the
National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors.
Arnie is survived by his wife, Anne, of 61 years, his son, Jeff (& Bonnie)
Hillstrom of Lodi, his three daughters, Noel Moritz and Kris Hillstrom of San
Leandro and Lisa (& Ben) Hankins of San Jose, and four grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m. at
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3151 Union Avenue, (408) 377-8930. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks for donations to the American Diabetes Association.
We say farewell to our friend. We wish you God's speed on your journey.
In Memory of Warren Allen Elsener 1908 - 2005
Entered into rest on February 22, 2005 in
Menlo Park, California, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Martha Lillian
Jones, deceased 1997. Loving father to Jeannette Nielsen of Palo Alto,
California. Brother
to Dorothea Ritter of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Born in White Plains, New York, he was a
pilot and salesman for Curtiss-Wright Flying Service and later joined the U.S.
Steamship Lines, sailing between New York and Europe.
Mr. Elsener served America in the U.S. Navy
at Pearl Harbor during the second World War; he later joined Pan American Airways until he retired. Mr.
Elsener was known to many notable people, among them Helen Keller, Charles
Lindbergh, Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe and His Imperial Majesty, Emperor
Akihito of Japan.
Mr. Elsener was a long time member of the
N.A.W.C.C. and Chapter 94. He served as an expert in the art and science of
Horology. He gladly accepted the role as mentor in our organization. Members
recall him and his wife as being kind and gentle. A wonderful person, Mr.
Elsener will be greatly missed; and, it is with our deepest regret and
hesitation that we say goodbye. We shall cherish the memories of your spirit and
your brotherhood and fellowship.
In Memory of Elmer Howard Chumney 1933 - 2005
Entered into rest on February 14, 2005, in
Santa Clara, California, at age 71. Beloved husband of 48 years to Esther
Chumney of Santa Clara. Loving dad to 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Carla and
Fred Sendig of San Jose and Karna and Scott Redman. Dear brother to Ray Chumney
of Phelan, California. He had many nieces and nephews and friends who will miss
him.
A long time member of Chapter 94, Elmer was
well known as The Clock Doctor in downtown Campbell for over 25 years. His love
for clocks made him a legend for his old world craftsmanship and expert clock
repairs. Clocks were his hobby and passion surpassed only by his love for his
family. Chapter 94 will miss you indeed.
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