▰ John Philip Fowler Died January 01, … More Information |
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Obituary: John Philip Fowler, 86, of La Jolla said his long, last goodbye to his family on 1, 2014. Jack, as family and friends called him, was the devoted husband for 62 years of Mary and loving dad to Theresa Harrison, Cathy Calcagno, Michael Fowler, and John Fowler. He leaves a legacy of grandchildren, Michael Fowler, Jacqui Ignatova, Melanie Armour, Meghan Harrison, Alice Harrison, Samantha Harrison, Nicole Fowler, Jocelyn and Joshua Fowler, and four great grandchildren. The only son of Philip Lorenzo Fowler and Ruth Norberry Fowler was born on 5, 1928 and named after the composer, John Philip Souza. John’s earliest memories were of Highland Park, when it was orange and walnut groves. John once recalled about the Great Depression, “If you were going to starve, why not in a nice climate and beautiful area?” His father, Philip Fowler worked as an accountant with the Water and Power and under the direction of the legendary William Mulholland, and John’s mother, Ruth graduated from U.C.L.A. and taught art in the Los Angeles public schools for nearly 30 years. According to John, he never inherited his father’s musical talent, a radio baritone during the 1930s, “When they enrolled me in an accordion school, it wasn’t long before my father was playing the instrument and I was out playing Kick the Can.” John listened to “Jack Armstrong, the All American Boy” or the “Lone Ranger” or “Shadow” or “Jack Benny.” The three stations in L.A. broadcast major league games by reading tickertape play-by-play off the telegraph, with sound effects such as the crack of a bat for hits. John said it was “almost better than being there--almost.” John reminisced of watching a cartoon, news short, and full-length feature film for 25 cents at the local movie house, and even more exciting was when the movie studios set up “location” on the nearby campus of Occidental . According to John, “Word traveled quickly around the neighborhood, as local kids gawked at Laurel and Hardy and the Keystone Cops and dreamed of being discovered and made a star like the Our Gang kids.” In the 1930s, John’s family visit to the World’s Fair in San Diego ignited his interest in transportation, which would become his life’s work. John’s family moved in 1939 to a new home in East Hollywood and John thought this was a mansion, which even included rooms for renters. John explored Griffith Park, caught crawfish, and mowed lawns in summer. During WWII, John, who was in Junior High at the time, and his father, the Air Raid Warden for L.A., walked the streets at night checking for light leaks. By the summer of 1942, John’s resume expanded from soda jerk to gas station attendant to pin setter at the local bowling alley for 10 cents/game, and sometimes pulled in $1.50. One job was ushering for the NBC radio broadcast shows, which meant audience recruitment and keeping young girls from going wild over Frank Sinatra. In 1945, the war ended, but not the draft. John enlisted in the Navy, serving in Port Hueneme and Guam until 1948, when he returned on a Navy cargo ship with copra, chopped coconut, and a major infestation of black copra bugs. John explained, “ didn’t bite, but you couldn’t kill them. You just dusted them off you and your food. The bugs died when we got to colder northern Pacific.” It was on his return from duty that John met the “Little Red Haired Girl” down his street. A firecracker tossed in the palm tree near her house afforded him the chance to meet Mary Undercoffler. Their first date was stock car races in Gardena, and followed more dates at Nite Lite Café as breaks from college studies, and dancing to Big Bands of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Les Brown, Nat King Cole in ballrooms in Santa Monica, Venice, and Pasadena. However, the Korean Conflict interrupted this fun in 1950, when John received the call back to active duty. He proposed to Mary before he left, with a wedding date left open as the Navy controlled the calendar. John’s last minute reassignment to Adak meant not enough foul weather clothing to go around; he arrived in Alaska wearing dress blues, low dress shoes, and a pea coat. “Adak was cold but there was no shooting,” showed John’s positive attitude in any situation. John ran the power plant for communication and monitored the base. John returned to the “Little Red Haired Girl” of his dreams on 21, as he walked back Kenmore Avenue with a sea bag over his shoulder. John and Mary wed on 5, 1952 in Hollywood and their love affair lasted 62 years. During the next decade, John finished his B.S. in Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California, and worked as a surveyor for the of Los Angeles, while Mary taught kindergarten to support their growing family. In 1960, John secured a job with the City of San Diego and the family of six moved from Glendale to La Jolla. Their new home was adjacent to Camp Matthews, soon to become U.C.San Diego. John’s work at the City of San Diego, included positions as Street Superintendent, City Engineer, Director of Public Works, and Assistant City Manager, and projects such as Mission Valley Flood Control, Development of Mission Bay, San Diego Redevelopment Project, and the San Diego Trolley was his particular favorite. John felt strongly that mass transit should link all parts of San Diego and his hope was “to avoid the urban sprawl of Los Angeles.” Following a trip to Germany during the 1970s, John returned with a vision of fire engine red trolleys moving San Diegans everywhere. By 2009, John’s dream of connecting the city came true as his children and grandchildren rode the trolley to Petco Park and San Diego State. John served on numerous committees including the California Coastal Commission, the High Speed Rail Commission, Water Power Authority, Society of Civil Engineers, the Bishop’s Committees for overseeing St. Vincent De continued... |
▰ John Weldon Fowler Died February 15, … More Information | John Weldon Fowler, born September 16, 1937 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 15, 2021 in Garden Grove, California. John was 83. |
▰ John Robert Fowler Died May 23, … More Information |
John Robert Fowler, born January 20, 1980 joined the Lord May 23, 2019 in Citrus Heights, California. John was 39.
Family members and close friends: , Maria Rodriguez |
▰ John Wallin Fowler Died May 29, … More Information | John Wallin Fowler, born October 28, 1907 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 29, 1977 in Whittier, California. JOHN was 69. |
▰ John Michael Fowler Died July 10, … More Information | John Michael Fowler, born October 21, 1946 passed away peacefully July 10, 1996 in Whittier, California. John was 49. |
▰ John Charles Fowler Died March 27, … More Information | John Charles Fowler, born June 13, 1866 passed away peacefully March 27, 1943 in Whittier, California. JOHN was 76. |
▰ John Fowler Died October 05, … More Information | John Fowler, born August 12, 1882 entered into eternal rest October 5, 1960 in Whittier, California. JOHN was 78. |
▰ John Percy Fowler Died November 21, … More Information | John Percy Fowler passed away November 21, 1917 in Whittier, California. |
▰ John Jones Fowler Died September 04, … More Information | John Jones Fowler, born May 18, 1872 joined the Lord September 4, 1952 in Whittier, California. JOHN was 80. |
▰ John O Fowler Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ John "Jack" Philip Fowler Died October 01, … More Information |
John "Jack" Philip Fowler, born July 5, 1928 went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2014 in San Diego, California. John was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Rick Williams, Larry Hirsch, Cathy Calcagno, Karen Lese-fowler, Bc..., Ed Mendoza, Mike Calcagno, Alysson Barajas, Alice Harrison |
▰ Joe Vann Fowler Died November 10, … More Information | Joe Vann Fowler, born May 18, 1940 entered into eternal rest November 10, 1996 in Whittier, California. Joe was 56. |
▰ Joan Laurel (Squier) Fowler Died July 13, … More Information |
Joan Laurel (Squier) Fowler, 93, went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2019 in Visalia, California. Obituary published: July 14, 2019 in "San Diego U-T" |
▰ Joan S Fowler Died July 04, … More Information | Joan S Fowler, born November 26, 1925 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 4, 2019 in Bonita, California. JOAN was 93. |
▰ Joan Squier Fowler Died July 04, … More Information | Joan Squier Fowler, born November 26, 1925 entered Heaven's gates on July 4, 2019 in Visalia, California. Joan was 93. |
▰ Jettie C Fowler Died February 20, … More Information | Jettie C Fowler, born July 3, 1900 entered eternal life February 20, 1970 in Whittier, California. Jettie was 69. |
▰ Jerry Fowler Died January 01, … More Information | |
▰ Jerad Eugene Fowler Died April 24, … More Information | Jerad Eugene Fowler passed away April 24, 2018 in Bloomington, California. |
▰ Jerad Eugene Fowler Sr Died April 24, … More Information |
Jerad Eugene Fowler Sr, born March 8, 1980 passed from this life on April 24, 2018 in Bloomington, California. Jerad was 38.
Family members and close friends: , Regina Robinson, Regna Robinson_2@msn.com, Regina ( Mother ) Robinson |
▰ Jerad Eugene Fowler Died April 24, … More Information | Jerad Eugene Fowler, born March 8, 1980 died April 24, 2018 in Bloomington, California. Jerad was 38. |
▰ Jenny Angela Fowler Died November 29, … More Information |
Jenny Angela Fowler, born January 23, 1933 passed from this life on November 29, 2018 in Oxnard, California. Jenny was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Deborah Neri, Jim Fowler, Dessiree Garcia, Evelyn Mooney |
▰ Jennie G Fowler Died December 11, … More Information | Jennie G Fowler, born June 20, 1886 joined the Lord December 11, 1946 in Whittier, California. JENNIE was 60. |
▰ Jeffrey Eric Fowler Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Isabel Quasha, Tracy Fowler |
▰ Jeanette Mcf Fowler Died November 05, … More Information | Jeanette Mcf Fowler, born February 17, 1872 died on November 5, 1953 in Whittier, California. JEANETTE was 81. |
▰ Jean Anne Fowler Died May 24, … More Information | Jean Anne Fowler, born July 21, 1924 passed from this life on May 24, 1983 in Whittier, California. JEAN was 58. |
▰ Jayne Alice (Bader) Fowler Died June 27, … More Information |
Jayne Alice (Bader) Fowler, age 90 of California, passed from this world into the next June 27, 2000. Obituary published: June 28, 2000 in "San Luis Obispo T" |
▰ Jared Alan Fowler Died April 21, … More Information |
Jared Alan Fowler, age 20 of California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 21, 1999. Obituary published: April 22, 1999 in "San Diego U-T" |
▰ Jared Alan Fowler Died April 21, … More Information |
Jared Alan Fowler, age 19 of San Diego, California, went into the presence of the Lord on April 21, 1999. Obituary published: April 22, 1999 in "NC Times" |
▰ Janice Anita Fowler Died October 03, … More Information |
Janice Anita Fowler, born September 18, 1931 entered eternal life October 3, 2014 in Riverside, California. Janice was 83.
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Obituary: Janice was born on 18, 1931 and passed away on , 3, 2014. Janice was a resident of Riverside, California at the time of passing. Janice was married to Jack. |
▰ Janet Virginia (Simi) Fowler Died October 18, … More Information |
On October 18, 2016, Janet Virginia (Simi) Fowler, 62, of Seaside, California left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home. Obituary published: October 19, 2016 in "Monterey Herald" |
▰ Janet L (Thompson) Fowler Died March 18, … More Information |
Janet L (Thompson) Fowler, age 58 of San Diego, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 18, 1997. Obituary published: March 19, 1997 in "San Diego U-T (CA)" |
▰ Janet Fowler Died August 16, … More Information |
Janet Fowler, of California, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord August 16, 2001. Janet was 67. Obituary published: August 17, 2001 in "SO BAY D-B" |
▰ Janet Virginia Fowler Died October 14, … More Information | Janet Virginia Fowler, born January 8, 1954 entered Heaven's gates on October 14, 2016 in Seaside, California. Janet was 62. |
▰ Janet Denise Fowler Died December 29, … More Information | Janet Denise Fowler, born November 11, 1954 passed from this world into the next December 29, 2014 in Vacaville, California. Janet was 60. |
▰ Janet Lee Fowler Died October 03, … More Information |
Janet Lee Fowler, born August 12, 1937 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 3, 2017 in Roseville, California. Janet was 80.
Family members and close friends: , Lavonne Danzeris-right At Home |
▰ James William Fowler Died June 11, … More Information |
James William Fowler, age 64 of San Jose, California, entered Heaven's gates on June 11, 1997. Obituary published: June 12, 1997 in "San Jose M-N" |
▰ James William Fowler Died June 10, … More Information |
James William Fowler, age 64 of San Jose, California, joined the Lord June 10, 1997. Obituary published: June 11, 1997 in "San Jose M-N" |
▰ James W "Jim" Fowler Died April 24, … More Information |
James W "Jim" Fowler, of California, born in Sarasota, Florida, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 24, 2012. James was 84. Obituary published: April 25, 2012 in "Sacramento Bee" |
▰ James W Fowler Died June 10, … More Information |
James W Fowler, age 64 of San Jose, California, joined the Lord June 10, 1997. Obituary published: June 11, 1997 in "Modesto Bee" |
▰ James Sr "Jim" Fowler Died December 01, … More Information |
James Sr "Jim" Fowler, age 60 of California, born in New Castle, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2003. Obituary published: December 02, 2003 in "Mtca Bull" |
▰ James Sr "Jim" Fowler Died December 01, … More Information |
James Sr "Jim" Fowler, 60, of Tracy, California, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 1, 2003. Obituary published: December 02, 2003 in "Stockton Record" |
▰ James Sr Fowler Died December 01, … More Information |
James Sr Fowler, of California, born in Indiana, went into the presence of the Lord on December 1, 2003. James was 60. Obituary published: December 02, 2003 in "Modesto Bee" |
▰ James Rollins "Jim" Fowler Died July 16, … More Information |
James Rollins "Jim" Fowler passed away July 16, 2008 in Torrance, California. Obituary published: July 17, 2008 in "SO BAY D-B (CA)" |
▰ James M "Jim" Fowler Died August 28, … More Information |
James M "Jim" Fowler, age 92 of California, went into the presence of the Lord on August 28, 2006. Obituary published: August 29, 2006 in "Contra Costa" |
▰ James M Fowler Died August 28, … More Information |
James M Fowler, age 92 of California, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before James August 28, 2006. Obituary published: August 29, 2006 in "SF Chronicle" |
▰ James Joseph Fowler Died November 08, … More Information |
James Joseph Fowler, of Thousand Oaks, California, went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2003. James was 90. Obituary published: November 09, 2003 in "Ventura C-S" |
▰ James Joseph Fowler Died November 07, … More Information |
James Joseph Fowler, of California, born in New Jersey, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2003. James was 90. Obituary published: November 08, 2003 in "NC Times" |
▰ James G Fowler Died June 09, … More Information |
James G Fowler, of California, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2006. James was 87. Obituary published: June 10, 2006 in "San Mateo T" |
▰ James G Fowler Died June 10, … More Information |
James G Fowler, of California, born in Iowa, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 10, 2006. James was 87. Obituary published: June 11, 2006 in "SF Chronicle" |
▰ James G Fowler Died June 09, … More Information |
James G Fowler, of California, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, entered eternal life June 9, 2006. James was 87. Obituary published: June 10, 2006 in "SF Chronicle" |
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