Obituaries Obituaries (December 23, 2005)

Richard Irby

Richard Irby, a Pleasanton resident for 68 years, died Dec. 12 at his residence in the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Livermore. Irby was featured in The Pleasanton Weekly's May 27, 2005 cover story, "In service to his country," where he and his wife, Jeanette Irby, discussed his experiences in WWII and the importance of the VA Hospital.

He was born March 11, 1917 in Beggs, Okla. where he was raised. He served in the Army and the Air Force as a member of the 15th AAF and Captain and bombardier on B-17s during WWII. He flew 50 missions over European Theater. Later in life, he was self-employed as the owner of Irby's Milk and Eggs in Pleasanton.

He was a member of the Alisal Masonic Lodge of Pleasanton for 50 years and a member of the Eastern Star Castro Valley Chapter and Second Bombardment Association. He volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America in his early years. He liked to travel, play cards and read.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Irby of Pleasanton; son Rick Irby and his wife Debi of Pleasanton; daughter Evelyn McKinney and her husband Lewis of Georgetown, Texas; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Memorial services were held at Graham-Hitch Mortuary. Donations may be made to the charitable donation of your choice. Bette Ann Bostrom

Bette Ann Bostrom, 59, died Dec. 2 in her Pleasanton home.

She was born Aug. 12, 1946 in Buffalo, N.Y. where she lived for five years before moving to San Lorenzo. She graduated from Arroyo High School in San Lorenzo in 1964. Later she moved to Pleasanton where she lived for 33 years.

She was a fan of the San Francisco Giants and enjoyed fishing, animals, crafts and baking for friends and family.

She is survived by her son Jeff Bostrom of Pleasanton, her partner of 20 years, Richard McHugh of Brentwood and brother Rick Winzinreid of Cayucos, Calif.

Private services will be held this summer in La Paz, Mexico.

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