Pauline Estella (Johnson) DE BRA
DE BRA, Pauline Estella (Johnson) age 90 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born on February 19, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer E. and Bessie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George A. DeBra, of 49 years. Pauline is survived by one daughter, Sandra Focht and her husband, Duane of Beavercreek; two grandchildren, Jeremy Focht (Heather) of Lebanon, Ohio and Jennifer Focht of Kettering; one great grandchild, Eliana Focht; one brother, Elmer Johnson (Jan) of Cape Coral, Florida; one sister, Betty Tyler of Victorville, California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline graduated from Stivers High School in 1939 and worked at WPAFB for several years until becoming a full time homemaker. She and George moved to Santa Monica, California where Sandra was born. When George returned from the Philippines after WWII, they returned to Dayton then moved to Beavercreek in 1954. George and Pauline enjoyed wintering in Florida for 19 years. They also enjoyed their motor home and traveling to FMCA rallies. Pauline also enjoyed playing bridge in several clubs, including the Huber Heights Senior Center. She had been a member of the Green Valley Garden Club and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. Her cats were very special to her. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Her family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Beaver Cemetery. If desired, contributions in honor of Pauline may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News on November 9, 2011
DE BRA, Pauline Estella (Johnson) age 90 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born on February 19, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer E. and Bessie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George A. DeBra, of 49 years. Pauline is survived by one daughter, Sandra Focht and her husband, Duane of Beavercreek; two grandchildren, Jeremy Focht (Heather) of Lebanon, Ohio and Jennifer Focht of Kettering; one great grandchild, Eliana Focht; one brother, Elmer Johnson (Jan) of Cape Coral, Florida; one sister, Betty Tyler of Victorville, California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline graduated from Stivers High School in 1939 and worked at WPAFB for several years until becoming a full time homemaker. She and George moved to Santa Monica, California where Sandra was born. When George returned from the Philippines after WWII, they returned to Dayton then moved to Beavercreek in 1954. George and Pauline enjoyed wintering in Florida for 19 years. They also enjoyed their motor home and traveling to FMCA rallies. Pauline also enjoyed playing bridge in several clubs, including the Huber Heights Senior Center. She had been a member of the Green Valley Garden Club and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. Her cats were very special to her. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Her family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Beaver Cemetery. If desired, contributions in honor of Pauline may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News on November 9, 2011
Pauline Estella (Johnson) DE BRA
DE BRA, Pauline Estella (Johnson) age 90 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born on February 19, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer E. and Bessie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George A. DeBra, of 49 years. Pauline is survived by one daughter, Sandra Focht and her husband, Duane of Beavercreek; two grandchildren, Jeremy Focht (Heather) of Lebanon, Ohio and Jennifer Focht of Kettering; one great grandchild, Eliana Focht; one brother, Elmer Johnson (Jan) of Cape Coral, Florida; one sister, Betty Tyler of Victorville, California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline graduated from Stivers High School in 1939 and worked at WPAFB for several years until becoming a full time homemaker. She and George moved to Santa Monica, California where Sandra was born. When George returned from the Philippines after WWII, they returned to Dayton then moved to Beavercreek in 1954. George and Pauline enjoyed wintering in Florida for 19 years. They also enjoyed their motor home and traveling to FMCA rallies. Pauline also enjoyed playing bridge in several clubs, including the Huber Heights Senior Center. She had been a member of the Green Valley Garden Club and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. Her cats were very special to her. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Her family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Beaver Cemetery. If desired, contributions in honor of Pauline may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News on November 9, 2011
DE BRA, Pauline Estella (Johnson) age 90 of Beavercreek, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011. She was born on February 19, 1921 in Dayton, Ohio to Elmer E. and Bessie Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George A. DeBra, of 49 years. Pauline is survived by one daughter, Sandra Focht and her husband, Duane of Beavercreek; two grandchildren, Jeremy Focht (Heather) of Lebanon, Ohio and Jennifer Focht of Kettering; one great grandchild, Eliana Focht; one brother, Elmer Johnson (Jan) of Cape Coral, Florida; one sister, Betty Tyler of Victorville, California; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline graduated from Stivers High School in 1939 and worked at WPAFB for several years until becoming a full time homemaker. She and George moved to Santa Monica, California where Sandra was born. When George returned from the Philippines after WWII, they returned to Dayton then moved to Beavercreek in 1954. George and Pauline enjoyed wintering in Florida for 19 years. They also enjoyed their motor home and traveling to FMCA rallies. Pauline also enjoyed playing bridge in several clubs, including the Huber Heights Senior Center. She had been a member of the Green Valley Garden Club and enjoyed gardening and watching birds. Her cats were very special to her. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Her family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Beaver Cemetery. If desired, contributions in honor of Pauline may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be expressed to her family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News on November 9, 2011
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