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Bertha O'Neill Obituary
Bertha Ellen O'Neill of Chula Vista, CA, passed away October 27, 2007, at Balboa Naval Medical Center. She is survived by Captain John W. O'Neill, U.S. Navy (Ret.), her husband of 64 years, son John W. O'Neill Jr. and daughter-in -law Susie of LaJolla, CA, daughter Norah Ellen of Seattle, WA, and daughter Peggy Ann of Chula Vista, CA; four grandchildren, John Paul, Wendy, Cammie, and Bren, and five great-grandchildren. Bertha was born August 28, 1922 in Kingman, AZ the daughter of John A. Moore, a cattleman, and Betsey Doris Williams, whose mother participated in the Oklahoma Land Rush and was a pioneer in every sense of the word. Bertha was an alumnus of Broadway High School in Seattle and also attended the University of Washington. She was a devoted Navy wife for over thirty years and contributed greatly to her husband's successful Navy career. She was an ex-member of the Ladies Golf Groups at Bonita, Chula Vista Municipal, and Admiral Baker Golf courses. No services are scheduled. Bertha will be inurned at the U.S. National Cemetery at Fort Rosecrans. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com
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for Bertha O'Neill
Darrell & Nancy Catherman
November 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy and Kevin Reidy
November 19, 2007
Dear Jack,
We are saddened by the loss of your beloved Bertha. May your wonderful memories give you strength at this time.
Jerian and Al Crosby
November 13, 2007
We shall truly miss Bertha, Jack, and will be comforted by fond memories of her. Our hearts remain with you and your family.
Warren & Virginia Messick
November 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jack Whitely
November 7, 2007
To Captain Jack with our most sincere condolences for the passing of Bertha. We will keep you in our prayers.
Jack and Kit Whitely
Don Porter
November 5, 2007
Capt. O'Neill
Deepest Sympathies to you and your family. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Jane Porter your Parks family( Battle Creek,Mi.)
James Bender
November 4, 2007
Captain Jack
Our condolences go out to you and the rest of your family,Bertha will truly be missed.
if there is anything that my wife and i can do Please contact us.
I was a crewman on the Floyd B. from Jul69-Jan72.
sincerest regards
James&Carol Bender
BT2 John Denk
November 4, 2007
Capt. Jack
I was on the Parks after you left. The Parks family seems to be soo much larger than time. Please know my Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Larry & Kate White
November 4, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Larry and Kate
JOAN ODOM
November 3, 2007
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
JOAN ODOM
NAMPA, IDAHO 83687
John Heidt
November 3, 2007
Captain Jack,
Although I never knew you or your wife, as a member of the Parks family (1963-65) I send my deepest condolences in your loss.
John Heidt, Captain, U.S.Navy (Ret.)
Ron and Charlotte Woodring (Navy Friends)
November 3, 2007
We were sad to hear to news of Mrs. Bertha, she will really be missed.
We are sooo glad that we got to know her at the Navy reunions. You are in our prays.
Tom and Linda Kotulski
November 3, 2007
Capt Jack,
Please accept our sympathy. You and Bertha had a wonderful life together and many memories.
Tom and Linda (USS Floyd B Parks)
JIM AND MAGGIE HIGHTON
November 3, 2007
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THINKING OF YOU...THE REUNION WILL MISS HER DEARLY..
JOAN ODOM
November 3, 2007
My sincere sorrow for the loss of your wife. Every thing I said in the letter I sent I sincerely ment. I did mistake you for Capt Neely but I did mean every word. Your dear wife is with Jesus now and so happy and well. Take comfort in that please. I know how hard that is, God Bless,
JOAN ODOM
Harry and Lois Brantley
November 3, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time. We shall cherish our memories of this fine lady!
R. David & Bonnie Ritch
November 3, 2007
Bonnie and I are saddened by your loss of the lady of your life. We know that she is now safe in God's everloving hands. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you.
Sam Villa
November 3, 2007
To Captain Jack O’Neill and family.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences…Bertha was truly loved and admired by all who new her. She made us feel special and welcomed at our first visit to a Parks’ reunion.
Sam & Linda
(Parks Webmaster)
Gertrud Herrmann
November 1, 2007
With loving thoughts and deep sympathy
George and Gertrud Herrmann
Bob Bahler
November 1, 2007
We all Love you Jack and Bertha will be missed to all and with Deepest Sympathy.
CWO Tom Turpin
November 1, 2007
Captain Jack, my sincere condolonces and well wishes. May God be with you in these trying times.
Harold Golden
November 1, 2007
Harold and I feel blessed that the two of you were able to share our perfect wedding day. I tear up as I write this because of the long and loving life you experienced; so few immortalize their vows today as you did your entire lives. You know the meaning of love and everlasting. We both will always cherish the picture we have of the four of us. You are in our hearts and tears.
Love,
Phyllis & Harold Golden
FBP 1958 - 1962
November 1, 2007
You're in our thoughts and prayers,
Clyde & Helen Williams
Parks 57-61
Springfield, Mo.
Keith and Darla Knoblock
October 31, 2007
You are very much in our prayers, Jack. Bertha will be missed by all.
With deepest sympathy and condolences,
Keith and Darla Knoblock
Lyn/Earl Baughman
October 31, 2007
We were so sorry to read about Bertha's demise in the paper today. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. She was the sister I never had. Lam
Bill & Sue Birdsong
October 31, 2007
Jack and family...we will soooo miss her and we extend to you our greatest sympathies.....if any of you need anything please let us know...we will help in any way that we can....Captain Jack, we will once again do lunch with Bertha watching over us. Love to you all...Bill & Sue Birdsong
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