Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 21, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, November 21, 2015 


REMEMBRANCES 

JAMES GARCIA

August 28, 1922 - November 14, 2015

JAMES GARCIA Of Sierra Madre, passed away 
Saturday, November 14, 2015, due to complications 
from Parkinson’s Disease. Jim was surrounded by 
his loving family at the time of his passing. Born 
on August 28, 1922, in Arcadia, CA Jim grew up 
in San Gabriel. Jim was one of eight children, and 
lived most of his adult life in Sierra Madre, CA. 

 In 1942, Jim answered the call of his country, 
and went into the U.S. Army - where he served 
in an anti-aircraft battery. On June 6, 1944, Jim 
was among those brave men to hit the beaches in 
Normandy, France, and was actually in the second 
wave at Omaha Beach. Jim went on to serve in 
several major battles in Europe, and after the 
war in Nuremberg, Germany, for which he was 
awarded five (5) Bronze stars, as well as various 
other medals. Jim was honorably discharged in 
December 1945, and – shortly after his return 
home -- met Esther Reyes. Jim and Esther 
remained married for 68 years, until Jim’s passing. 

 Jim worked for Lee & Daniel as an ironworker 
for 30 years. After retiring, Jim continued to 
remain active and had a successful landscaping 
business throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Jim 
also remained dedicated to serving his country, 
and was active member of VFW Post 3208 and 
The American Legion. He enjoyed socializing 
with family and friends, music and good food. 

 Jim is survived by his wife Esther, son Stephen 
James, and daughter Elizabeth Garcia Kelchner, 
both of Sierra Madre; one grandson Brandon Scott 
Kelchner, sister, Connie Acevedo; sister-in-law, 
Edwina L. Garcia, and many nieces and nephews. 

 A mass for Jim will be held at 11:00 a.m., 
Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Rita Parish, 
Sierra Madre with Father Richard Krekelberg, 
officiating. Graveside service will follow 
immediately at Pioneer Cemetery in Sierra Madre, 
and a reception will conclude the remembrance 
gathering at the Thomas O’Malley Hall at St. Rita.

 Arrangements are by Douglas & Zook in 
Monrovia, CA. Contributions may be made to The 
National Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson.
org.

CHARLES WIMMER


May 7, 1958 - November 11, 2015

CHARLES EDWARD WIMMER, beloved husband, father, 
son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, was a third generation 
Californian, born at St. Luke’s Hospital, Pasadena, Ca. He 
passed away after a long and painfull illness at his home in 
Lake Arrowhead, Ca. on November 11, 2015.

 Named for his great grandfather, Charles Edward Graber 
(born Stratford, Ontario, Canada), Charles is survived by his 
wife Kimberly Joy (Smith), children Ryan Charles, Timothy 
Otho, Joseph Carl III, mother Rosemary Lord Wimmer, 
brothers Joseph Carl and Martin Lord, nephew Richard D. 
Wimmer (Courtney), nieces Whitney Elyse, Lindsey Claire 
and Alyssa Rose and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

 Charles attended Mayflower Elementary School in Monrovia, 
Ca. and La Salle High School in Pasadena, Ca. He went on to 
receive degrees from Cal State Long Beach and Humboldt State 
University. He earned his Masters Degree in Administrative 
Education at Cal State San Bernardino and in Counseling at 
Azusa Pacific.

 Charlie began his teaching career in San Bernardino where 
he was much loved and appreciated by his students, their parents and his friends and professional 
associates. Charlie’s biggest concern when he became ill was for his young students, as he wouldn’t 
be there with them through the end of the school year.

 Charlie fought a long and painful battle, but he maintained a positive attitude until the end when 
we said our goodbyes and let him know we would be there to love, support and care for each other 
through our grief.

 Charlie is pre deceased by his father, Joseph Carl Wimmer, his brother Richard Otho, his maternal 
grandparents, Alma and Otho Lord, and his paternal grandparents Anna and Joseph Wimmer.

 Services for Charlie will be graveside at Rose Hills Cemetary, 3888 South Workman Mill Road, 
Whittier on Monday, November 23rd at 11:00 am, followed by a Memorial Mass at Ascension 
Church, 25 East Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow the Service at the 
Church.

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, November 8th, to 
Sunday, November 15th, the Sierra Madre Police 
Department responded to approximately 249 calls 
for service. 

Thursday, November 12th

 
At 11:36 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to 
the 00 block of North Baldwin Avenue regarding 
a theft report. Upon arrival, the victim informed 
Officers that the day before while working at 
the local gas station, two male suspects pulled 
in the station and asked her to break a $100 bill 
for smaller bills. The woman took the $100 bill 
and handed the suspect five twenties, to which 
he pulled out another $100 and asked her to 
break it as well. After breaking the second bill, 
the man handed her two twenties and purchased 
gas. After filling up the tank, one of the suspects 
returned and asked the clerk to break another 
$100, which she complied. After the men left, 
the clerk realized that the last $100 bill felt and 
looked different. The following morning the 
manager called in the clerk and informed her at 
all three $100 bills were fake. In all the suspects 
stole over $250 cash and $40 gas. This case has 
been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

Friday, November 13th 

 
At 12:54 am, Sierra Madre Police were patrolling 
the area of Auburn Avenue when they noticed 
a suspicious vehicle with two occupants parked 
in front of a residence. Officers noticed out of 
state plates and decided to approach the vehicle. 
Upon their approach they discovered a man 
who was partially undressed and woman who 
appeared to be sleeping. Officers woke the pair 
and immediately the man began yelling and 
erratically moving his hands while the female 
complied with Officer’s commands to roll down 
her window. Both the man and woman informed 
Officers they did not have any identification and 
when Officers informed the man that they were 
being detained due to their suspicious activity, 
the man turned on his vehicle and drove off. 
While the vehicle drove away Officers could hear 
the woman yelling for the man to stop. The male 
led Officers on a vehicle pursuit reaching speeds 
of up to 45 mph in residential streets. During 
the pursuit the passenger door kept opening 
and closing, as the woman attempted to exit the 
vehicle but was unable due to the reckless driving 
of the man. The man finally came to a stop on 
Coburn Avenue and Officers initiated a high 
risk stop. Officers safely detained both the man 
and woman without incident. When Officers 
questioned the man why he fled, he stated that he 
was annoyed by not being able to sleep. Officers 
determined the woman was attempting the exit 
the vehicle but the man kept telling her to shut 
the door. The man was arrested and charged with 
felony evading, kidnapping, and driving on an 
expired license. The woman was released at the 
scene. 

Saturday, November 14th 

 At 1:01 am, Sierra Madre Police were patrolling 
the area of 100 W Sierra Madre when they 
observed two male subjects fighting and one 
male subject attempting to break up the fight. 
When Officers approached the men, one of the 
fighting males took off. Officers detained the two 
other men while waiting for back up, and shortly 
after sitting the two men on the ground, the third 
man came back into the area. When Officers 
instructed the man to come over to the scene, 
he began screaming profanities and took off 
running again. Officers searched the immediate 
area but were unable to locate the man. Officers 
continued to speak with the two other subjects 
and quickly realized one of the subjects who 
was seen fighting was arrested a few weeks prior 
for public intoxication. The subject was clearly 
intoxicated with slurred speech and having 
trouble maintaining his balance. Officers arrested 
and cited him for Public intoxication. The second 
man detained at the scene spoke clearly and did 
not appear to be intoxicated and was released at 
the scene. 


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