Class of 1942
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17 Feb 1923 — 15 Jan 1949
11 February 1993
STURDEVAN, BETTY JEAN Aug. 9, 1924 to June 9, 2011
On Thursday morning, Betty “Baba” Sturdevan, a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away, and was at long last re-united with her beloved Garth. She had dedicated her life to both her family and the pursuit of her art, specializing in primarily water colors and pastels.
She was preceded in death by her husband Garth and sister Kay, and she is survived by her four children, Kip, Kerry, Kim and Kelli, and by 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Encinitas Humane Society or Alzheimer’s research.
10 March 1924 – November 1986
Harry Phillips had prepared to be an engineer when he graduated from college in 1949, but instead of dealing with formulas and mathematics, his future turned out to be filled with lilies, tulips and orchids.
Not that his life was a bed of roses — he was widowed twice and survived a serious fall from a second-story balcony — but his business skills and creative flair brought him success as owner of Adelaide’s, a longtime La Jolla flower business.
Mr. Phillips believed that local businesses should support the community, and he often donated floral arrangements or funds for local charity and civic events.
Mr. Phillips died of complications from Lewy body dementia July 22 at his La Jolla home. He was 83.
Adelaide’s and Mr. Phillips have been part of the fabric of La Jolla since 1949, when his mother… (read the rest here).
—Harry Phillips; Flower shop owner considered pillar of the community,” by Blanca Gonzalez, San Diego Union-Tribune, published July 29, 2009
31 Aug 1924 – 19 Mar 1998
5 May 1925 – 28 May 2000
