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1923
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2015
Elton Fessier Obituary
Fessier, a retired physical education and math teacher at Sorensen and Dexter elementary schools, as well as founder of the Sorensen Park recreation program, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, from complications of Parkinson's disease.
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for Elton Fessier
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Rick Dominguez
October 17, 2016
I grew up in Whittier a couple of blocks from Sorensen park. We were so happy when they opened Sorensen Park. It was a cow pasture before. Although I went to St. Mary's school in uptown I played baseball and flag football at Sorensen Park. I remember Coach Fessier as a very kind and patient man. He taught us the fundamentals of sports and always stressed good sportsmanship. We goofed around a lot but he never yelled at us. He disciplined us fairly and in love. I also remember Mrs. Kelly who was in charge of all the Park activities.
February 13, 2015
My condolences are with your family. Take comfort in the words at Phillippians 4:6&7.
Renee Griffin
February 12, 2015
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, Bruce. I was touched in reading of the rich and inspiring life he led. How proud you must be and blessed to have grown up with a true example of magnanimity. May God embrace you and your family in comfort during this difficult time.
Marjean Rosen
February 11, 2015
Your father was a very good man that I had the pleasure of substituting for at Dexter. He was always pleasant and a true pillar of our community. He cared deeply for his students and will miss seeing him at the Teacher Retirement Tea's. I am so sorry that I did not know about his passing or I would have been at his funeral.
Joy Brown Meredith
February 11, 2015
May memories of happy times bring your family comfort....
M Wilks
February 11, 2015
Mr, Fessier
Thanks for being a good teacher. I attended Dexter 82-83. He was a no nonsense type of teacher , but fair. Rip. I think I will run a 440 in his memory.
February 11, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gayle hodges
February 9, 2015
So many men of the greatest generation are leaving us; Every time I see a World War II Vet I say Thank You, Bruce I am so sorry I did not get to meet your wonderful father. My Dad was 90 in Oct and landed on Normandy Beach and I was with him and I am thankful each day for these wonderful people who Are living history books. I send you loving supporting thoughts during this time of need. Gayle Hodges
Charlotte Rios
February 9, 2015
Peace manifests itself in many ways. We strive for it, pray for it, live and fight for it, and for some of us, welcome it at the end of life. I hope your Pop welcomed it and is resting in your memories, prayers, and heart. Thoughts and wishes, Charlotte Rios
Elizabeth & Bob Press
February 9, 2015
Bruce, Heartfelt condolences to you and family. His rich life reflects in your good years too for Palm Springs!
Tere and Dennis Britton
February 8, 2015
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the death of your father. What an amazing legacy he has left and you all are deeply apart of that.
February 8, 2015
Elton is joining Gabriel's trumpet section now. He'll be able to keep tooting now for the Lord. My condolences to you Bruce, Jane, Parker and trumpeter Clay..
>~iii<0 = Peace, Jimmy Ogden
Tom Zimmer
February 8, 2015
I was honored to have been chosen to give Mr. Fessier's retirement speech at the Whittier Hilton. I knew him as a student and teaching colleague of his. He was a person of great character who lived a fascinating life. The newsletter written upon his retirement read like a movie script. I fondly remember his teaching us to make a floating device out of a pair of jeans he had us bring from home. We had to tread water in the pool, tie knots in the legs, and blow air in the legs. His story about almost jumping in the water to disarm a mine until the ship he was on decided to use the mine for target practice instead was exciting. Few students or even faculty knew what an interesting life he had. They don't make men like that anymore. He taught for an amazing 51 years. When I asked him what he wanted to do after he retired, he said he wanted to tutor students at home. A few weeks after he retired we received flyers to pass out to students for just that purpose. Like he said,"he just wanted to help people."
Brad
February 8, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies go out to family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise found in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
Amy Hathaway
February 7, 2015
Dear Bruce and Lori so sorry for your loss i so remember all of you growing up your dad was the kindest man My he fly with the angels
Audley Upton
February 7, 2015
So sorry to hear this,Bruce. I know how special he was in your life. My thoughts are with you and your family.
February 7, 2015
Dear Bruce, Like my father was, I am now speechless with the sadness of hearing about your dad's passing....
We Marxes send our love to you and Jane to help you through this difficult and surreal time.....
B & B
Abi Sahile
February 7, 2015
Mr. FESSIER was my teacher in Dexter Middle School. He was a good man and loved his job. Thank you for your hard work. ABI
February 7, 2015
Wow. What an amazing legacy of hope, strength and love, all put into action. I am glad to know of this amazing man, only sorry that it is in the context of your loss. The hearts of you and yours are steadily in my prayers, as you adjust to this world with his incredible presence missing from it. You honor him beautifully.
Carol Brockman Castro
February 7, 2015
Our sincere condolences to the Fessier family.
David Suss
February 7, 2015
Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. David Suss & Sue Rappaport
Vincent Rosas
February 6, 2015
My condolences go out to the Fessier family.I was a student of Mr.Elton Fessier at Dexter Jr.High back in 1972.And years later as a contractor met with him at a property in Whittier.I was awarded the contract and as I worked on his property he asked where I attended school and to my amazement he remembered me.He was a man of integrity.My prayers go out to his family.
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