Sat, Jan. 11, 2003
H. Leroy Weaver
H. Leroy Weaver, 80, a retired bartender, died Monday in Monterey. He was born July 10, 1922, in Murphysboro, Ill.,and
lived in Monterey County for 44 years. Mr. Weaver tended bar on the Monterey Peninsula and Santa Cruz for 48 years.
Mr. Weaver served in the U.S. Navy for 15 years. He loved golf and classic cars. He published a book, "Oh
For the Life of a Bartender." He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors and a former member of the Elks
Club. He is survived by his wife, Louise Williams-Weaver of Seaside; five sons, Michael Lee Weaver of Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii, Claude Lee Weaver of Phoenix, John Douglas Weaver of San Jose, Stephen Vincent Weaver of Scottsdale, Ariz.,
and Robert Williams of Seaside.Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Mission Memorial Park, Seaside. [Submitted by Judy Neu]
Thomas John Eich Thomas "John" Eich, 62, who lived the majority of his life in Monterey County, passed away peacefully Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at his home in Los Banos, where he had recently moved.John was born June 12, 1945, in Hull, Iowa. He grew up in southwestern Minnesota. After completing his service to his country in the U.S. Navy, he became a truck driver and heavy-equipment operator. John was a member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 3, a voluntary fireman with Marina Public Safety and a lifetime member of American Legion Post No. 694. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, as well as watching Viking football games and NASCAR.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Viola Eich; and brothers, Larry and Leroy Eich. Military service: He served in the U.S. Navy.Survivors: Wife of 40 years, Joan Eich; and his son, Thomas (Tammie) Eich of Hollister.Visitation: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29, and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Struve and Laporte Funeral Home, 41 W. San Luis St., Salinas.Funeral service: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, in the Struve and Laporte Chapel.Burial: Will follow with Military Honors at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Way, Salinas.Memorials: Can be made to American Cancer Society, 1184 Monroe St., No. 1, Salinas, Calif. 93906.Arrangements: Struve and Laporte Chapel.Information: (831) 424-0311
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