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Joseph Stone OORAH! Job well done! OCEANSIDE -- Joseph Stone died Thursday, August 13, 2009. he was born July 9, 1930 in Kansas City, Mo., and made Oceanside his home for 45 years. Mr. Stone retired from the Marine Corps in 1974 as a Veteran of the Korean and Viet Nam wars. He opened the first Urban League office in North County that same year and became a community activist. He served on many commissions for the City of Oceanside including Human Relations, Public Relations, Crime Taskforce, and the Youth Commission. For more than four years, Joe was a member of the Trauma Intervention Program, School District Personnel Commission, as well as serving as a Reserve Deputy Probation officer for the County of San Diego. He received awards for his work with the youth he mentored. He was dedicated to helping others. Joe is survived by his children, Donna, Ross, and Noreen; grandchildren, Diondra, Joseph, Joseph, Jason, and Dana; great- grandchildren, Jordan, Jonah, Jaylyn, and Justyn; daughter-in-law, Carla; grand daughters-in-law, Julie and Summer; grand son-in-law, Chris; stepchildren, Kimberly and Joe; step-grandchildren, Derek, Natalie, Wyatt, and Talitha; step daughter-in-law, Joanie; brothers, George and Kenneth, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Flora and Virginia; nephew, Kenneth, Jr.; and niece-in- law, Glenda; and so very many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myonia Gibbs-Stone. Thank you Father, Mentor, Colleague, and Friend for a job well done. Semper Fidelis! Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Aug. 30, 2009.

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Sharan Terry

September 16, 2009

Noreen and to the Stone Family! Mr. Stone was a legend all to himself and touched many people's lives. My heart is with you all and I will continue to lift you up in prayer. Hold on to the memories and he will continue to live on... God Bless You All!

George & Karen Griego

September 10, 2009

To the Stone family:

Joe's a good man and had a great run. I'm sure the lord has a special place for him. God Bless your family.

Lou Lane

September 5, 2009

We are deeply sadden for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts, and forever in our hearts.

Jim O'Tool

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Joe and his family. I met Joe over 30 years ago, and will remember him as a man of compassion who was always interested in the lives of others.

Trish (Bowen) Norris

September 3, 2009

To the Stone family,
My prayers are with you during this trying time of your loss. I pray you will find strength in knowing that your dearly departed father now rests in the arms of the Lord.

Stay Blessed

OSCIE OC TATE

September 2, 2009

GOD BLESS MR.JOE STONE WHO LOVED ME LIKE HIS OWN SON. MAY GOD ALSO BLESS AND PROTECT HIS FAMILY MAY GOD COVER YOU WITH LOVE.OHHRAH JOE FROM ONE U.S. NAVY MEDIC TO ANOTHER TOUGH MARINE CORP SOLDIER.MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU NOREEN

Ed Davis

September 2, 2009

To The Stone family.
We're truly sorry for your loss,another good man has gone on to meet his maker.
Joe was a good friend to our family for many years and worked with my DH at the Urban League here in O'side.

He will be greatly missed,but he has touched many lives.We last saw him at the oncologist office while he was fighting the battle of his life.We wished him well at that time.
Semper Fi
Ed & Kathi Davis

Phyllis Brumfield

September 2, 2009

To the entire Stone family, mainly Noreen, my dear friend, my prayers are with you all at this time and always.

EVELYN TUBBS

September 2, 2009

Dear Noreen, may God keep you and your family strong until you met your dad again. Love you, Your friend always Evelyn Tubbs

September 2, 2009

To my long time friend Noreen, my prayers are with you and your family.
Your dad will always be with you in spirit. You are a devoted daughter
and God will bless you for your care of both your parents. My grandson loved Mr. Stone (Big Brother)and he sends his best wishes to you and the family. Call Me. I love you Evelyn Tubbs(Oceanside)

Benita Spano-Parsons

September 1, 2009

OORAH! yourself, Joe Stone! Darn, but we'll be missing you! (Make a little space for me, wouldja, please?) Love ya-

Karen Thomas

September 1, 2009

Noreen and The Stone family, my deepest sympathy and many prayers. He will be missed but he is now with the Lord. God bless you all.
Karen Thomas

Joseph M. Belfield

August 31, 2009

Noreen My Condolence's to you & The Family .

Kimie Mauhili

August 30, 2009

Another angel has made his way home,but his legacy will live on. For the many lives he has touched, this world is made a better place. To his family be strong, for you are, his legacy. NES, look at the sand there, is but one set of footprints. God keep you.

Cornelius Ashton

August 30, 2009

Mr. Stone,

I never met you but had the opportunity to meet your grandson Jason Stone and his family. I have to say that they are a very beautiful, loving family that I am for surely convinced that you will always be proud of. It seems that you lived a long and fulfilling life and I know that you are with your family everywhere they go. God bless you and thank you for your contributions to those in your life and the positive impressions you have left them with.

Cornelius Ashton

George Oakley

August 30, 2009

You have recieved your final orders, and i wish you a happy journey.

August 30, 2009

joseph you will be missed by many.You will always be remembered. larry campbell

August 30, 2009

Joseph: You will be missed by all Your Friends from the Exchange, both at Camp Pendleton and 100 Harrison St. San Fran. (both active duty and Civilians.
H.K. (Mike) Hammer

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