William Roy Spurrier 1924-2025 William “Bill” Roy Spurrier was born on Sept. 30, 1924 in Burbank, California. He grew up on his family’s chicken ranch in Chatsworth, California, with his parents Leta and Fred Spurrier and sister Betty Barksdale. They later moved to Long Beach, California. After graduating from Poly High School, Bill was drafted into WWII as a radio operator/ gunner on B-26 Marauders. Bill met his future wife, June Meckley, at Long Beach Community College. They were married in 1950 and raised three daughters, Cheryl, Gail and Karla. Bill was a firefighter with the Long Beach Fire Department for 29 years, retiring as deputy Chief. He was a co-founder of the Long Beach Search and Rescue and volunteered as an advisor for 35 years. Bill and June retired to Los Osos, California. Their retirement included golfing, traveling and time with family and friends. In 2005, Bill and June moved to Leisure World. June passed away in 2006. In 2008, Bill married Janet Bennett, a longtime family friend. They enjoyed traveling, WWII reunions and family dinners. In 2024, Bill celebrated his 100th birthday with his family. On Jan. 25, 2025, Bill passed away. Janet passed peacefully 12 days later. Bill is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Bailey, Gail (Mark) Curtis and Karla (Brian) Gibbons, two grandchildren Charley (Brooke) Curtis and Sarah (Matt) Harris, and three great-grandchildren Emily and Hazel Curtis and Adrian Harris. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of William Spurrier to the Long Beach Search and Rescue and Long Beach Firefighters Museum. A Memorial will be held to celebrate Bill’s life at Leisure World, Clubhouse 4, March 21, at 2 p.m.

In Memoriam Edith Sprauge-Sessa Edith Sprague-Sessa passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2025, at age 97 after a long battle with cancer. She resided in Mutual 10 for the past 11 years. Always wanting to volunteer and meet new friends, she became a building captain, joined The Woman’s Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and worshiped at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Her friends knew her as Dee. She especially loved her best friend, Juanita Thompson. Per her wishes, she was cremated and will be put to rest in the family plot in Long Island.

Richard “Dick” Walter Cooper Sr. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard (Dick) Walter Cooper, Sr. of Seal Beach, California. Beloved husband of Elva Maria Cooper, devoted father to Marie Celeste Campbell, Richard Walter Cooper, Jr., Katherine Elaine Erickson, cherished grandfather to Sarah Marie Campbell, Katherine Campbell Guidry, Joshua Erickson, Isabella Erickson, and great grandfather to Kenneth (Turtle) Grant, and Campbell Claire and Mary Grace Guidry. Dick passed surrounded by his loving family at Orange County Medical Center in Irvine. Dick was an accomplished aerospace engineer and was known for his commitment to developing colleagues and exemplary service to clients. He was passionate about golf, bowling, travel, reading, and sports. He loved his Giants and the 49ers! He took great pride in his military exploits in Taiwan (formerly Formosa), having worked on safely landing the Surveyor, the first unmanned mission to the moon, and serving as the Senior Docent at the Ronald Reagan Library. He will be remembered for his hospitable demeanor and his unwavering love for his family. The memorial service will be held at Gates of Heaven Los Altos cemetery on March 29, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Roy Lutzi It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Roy Lutzi who left us on Dec. 26, 2024, at the age of 83. He found his feet moving on every dance floor, his spirit drawn to every wave and mountain, and an opportunity to teach and help all around him. At Leisure World he would be frequently seen riding his bike and playing water volleyball, always with a smile on his face. Above all else was his profoundly deep love for his wife, Barbara, sister Jeanne, daughters Holly and Juliana, son-in-laws Anthony and Rob, and grandchildren Audrey, Michael, and Robbie, step children Amy and Jeff with their spouses Travis and Kerry and their children Abigail, Madeline, and Liv. His passion for life and his unwavering devotion to family and friends will forever be remembered. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3.

Harold E. Bonnema Harold E. Bonnema was born Jan. 22, 1933 in Hawarden, Iowa to Peter and Leafy Bonnema. He was the youngest of seven children. Harold met the love of his life, Millie Miens. They were married on Feb. 14, 1952, after dating two years. They were blessed with four daughters and two sons. After several years of farming, Harold and Millie relocated from Northwest Iowa to Southern California in 1959. He had family in California to help them get started. Harold was a hard worker and had several different jobs, which included working at Artesia Implement Shop, a garage mechanic, Artesia Feed and Grain, a driver delivering Tupperware, and then retiring from West Coast Sand and Gravel. But you couldn’t hold him down; he started painting and doing odd jobs to help out family and friends for many years. When he wasn’t working he enjoyed traveling to Iowa, going on cruises, and camping and fishing trips with his family. He also enjoyed woodworking projects. This California farmer raised a calf in the backyard of the Artesia house, just two doors down from Trinity Church. God blessed Harold and Millie with 64 years of marriage, 17 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren, representing five generations. Harold raised his family to love the Lord, and they regularly attended and served at Trinity Christian Reformed Church for over 55 years. Harold moved from LW to live the last year of his life at the Artesia Christian Home in Artesia, California. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Millie, and daughters Sandra, Bonnie and Pamela.