The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society, Inc. (VGMS)

Deaths 1997 Archive.

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1. JANUARY - IN MEMORIUM-OMA DECKARD;
2. FEBRUARY - IN MEMORIUM-BILL BOGNER;
3. AUGUST - IN MEMORIUM-ETHEL MEYERS;
4. DECEMBER - IN MEMORIUM-VERLING RAMAHLO.

January.

IN MEMORIUM-OMA DECKARD.
     Former member Oma Deckard passed away December 4, 1996. She was 92 years old, and had been in reasonably good health until recently. Oma and her husband Joe joined VGMS in 1960, and Oma dropped out in 1985 when they no longer could attend meetings. Both of them were great workers for the club, and especially at the club shows. We extend our most sincere sympathy to Joe and to the family.

     Contributed by Florence Meisenheimer.

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February.

IN MEMORIUM-BILL BOGNER.
     We were very sorry to learn of the passing of former member Bill Bogner recently. He and his wife Claredith joined VGMS in 1955 and were very active. They especially enjoyed the field trips and Bill was the night guard for our shows for many years. You can send a card to Claredith Bogner at 85 Maxine Street, Oakview, CA 93022. Our thoughts and prayers are with Claredith and family.
     Contributed by Opal Benson.

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August.

IN MEMORIUM-ETHEL MEYERS.
     Former member Ethel Meyers passed away July 15th. She was 92 years old. Although Ethel did not join the club until 1980 (to 1988) she was a frequent guest from the 1950s. Ethel enjoyed the field trips and never found a hill too steep or too high to climb, and rarely found a rock or gem too large to bring down. She usually then gave it away.
     Ethel did not do much cutting and polishing, but she enjoyed the beauty of her rocks and stones.
     Rest in peace, Ethel!
          Contributed by Florence Meisenheimer.

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December.

IN MEMORIUM-VERLING RAMAHLO.
     Former VGMS member Verling Ramahlo died October 29. She was 87. She was a member from 1958 to 1964. Known as Sally, she was active in gems and minerals, bird watching, sports cars, and gardening. She was also an author, having poems and stories published. She studied mythology, philosophy and religions of the world. She kept very busy.
          Contributed by Florence Meisenheimer.

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