Class of 1974

Daniel Patrick Minshew, 53, died on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at home. Born on December 6, 1955, in La Jolla, CA, he grew up in Encinitas and graduated from San Dieguito High School with the class of 1974. For the past 22 years he resided in Valley Center with his wife Debbie. He was an Ironworker for 35 years and co-founded and co-owned Minshew Brothers Steel Construction Inc. in Lakeside with his brothers John and Jim. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at his vacation home he built in San Felipe, Baja. His passions included driving and showing his classic car collection, listening to music, golfing, and attending and watching Nascar and offroad racing events. He raced a class 1-2/1600 car for Brawley Steel Racing from 1978 thru 1980 including the Baja 1,000 placing 2nd, and a 1st in the Baja 500. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah Minshew, of Valley Center; brothers, John Minshew (Cheryl) of Lakeside, James Minshew (Cheryl) of Alpine, Victor Minshew, of San Diego; sisters, Frances Ardent (Robert) of Valley Center, Delores Thweatt (Larry) of Escondido, Mitzi (Ed) of Gold Beach, Oregon, Christine Pederson of Pomeroy, Washington, Nancy Doherty (Terry) of Oceanside; sister-in-law Margie Minshew of Valley Center; brother-in law Alvin Allen of Valley Center; Wilburn (Stan) Dunlap of Carlsbad, many nieces, nephews and close and dear friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lois Minshew; brother Charles A. Minshew; sisters, Billie Jean Allen and Sally M. Dunlap. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center.

—San Diego Union-Tribune, published July 21, 2009.

Robb E. Peterson, 44, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Leucadia, died Saturday. He was born in San Bernardino. Mr. Peterson was a graduate of San Dieguito High School and Lambuth University in Tennessee. He belonged to the San Dieguito Tennis Club.

Survivors include his daughter, Autumn; son, Dane; mother, Maudie Kalman; and brother, Tim Peterson.

Services will be held at a later date.

Donations: Hospice of North County.

Arrangements: Horizon Funeral Home, Fort Meyers, Fla.

—San Diego Union-Tribune, published September 28, 2000

Robert Daniel Roy

Daniel Robert (Dano) Roy, 52 CARLSBAD — Daniel Robert Roy, 52, passed away of natural causes, Sunday, July 27, 2008. Born Dec. 24, 1955 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in LaJolla. He remained in California all of his life. A 1974 graduate of San Dieguito High School, he went to work for the Carlsbad Water District. After 20 years, he retired. He went to work for Harloff BMW in the Parts Dept., where he remained for six years. He left Harloff to pursue his dreams of a drum school for children, and devoted his time to playing in the band, Sauge. He leaves behind his love of music and all his good friends, his parents, Rob and Anne Roy of Carlsbad; sister, Kim Roy, sisters and brother-in-laws, Robbie and Bill Dittberner of Madison, Nebr., and Vicky and Keith Felix of Salix, Pa. A celebration of life will be held between 3 – 5 p.m., Friday, Aug 8, at The Grand Avenue at 752 Grand Ave., Carlsbad.

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