14 December 2022

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James Leo Duncan  1941-2022 ….

James Leo Duncan 1941-2022 ….


James Leo Duncan 1941-2022 James “Jim” Leo Duncan, AKA “Papa,” went home to be with the Lord on Thu r sday, Dec. 1, 2022, surrounded by his family in his home in Seal Beach. Jim was born on Jan. 25, 1941, to James Arthur Duncan and Bessie Lee Bewley Duncan and was the younger brother of Bob and Oleta. He is survived by his wife, Janis Elaine Ledbetter; his six daughters: Kristin, Staci, Jamie, Laura, Julianne, Elizabeth; his five sons-in-law: Matt, Mark, Chris, Vic, Brett; and his 13 grandchildren: Chace, Jayla, Michael, Naomi, Simone, Gabriel, Gianna, Elle, Leo, Lila, Theo, Mavis and Celma. Jim was very proud of his large, loving family. Jim Duncan was the broker of the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, formerly Prudential, real estate office for the past 15 years. He touched so many people’s lives throughout the years. Not only did his agents all adore him, people would stop in the office just to talk to him. He was a very warm, kind person so people just liked being around him. Jim was known by all to be a moral, honest man with uncompromising values. He had an unparalleled sense of humor, loved the spotlight and was often appointed to be the master of ceremonies at community events. Jim loved the Lord and faithfully attended Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in Los Alamitos. We have peace knowing he was welcomed into Heaven hearing the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” A celebration of life service will be planned for early January. —Paid Obituary

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Blackboard Bistro. On the morning ….

Blackboard Bistro. On the morning ….


Blackboard Bistro. On the morning of his first day in California, the fog was so thick that when he and his brother ventured out to find the ocean, they ended up walking a mile inland, only realizing their mistake when the sky cleared. The Smith family later moved from Seal Beach to Compton, where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1950. He worked as a lifeguard for Los Angeles County and
07 December 2022

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Friends of Library tree edges out competitors

Friends of Library tree edges out competitors


CLUB TREE DECORATING CONTEST The Recreation Department selected five LW groups— The Quilting Bees, the LW Garden Club, the Friends of the Library, the Art League and the Korean Christian Reformed Church—to decorate trees in the clubhouses for the annual GRF tree decorating contest. This year’s theme was “LWSB’s Got Talent.” Clubs were instructed to deck out their trees to reflect

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Lapidary Club—It’s never too late to begin anew

Lapidary Club—It’s never too late to begin anew


FINDING PURPOSE IN LW Story and Photos by Emma DiMaggio Six weeks ago, John Beckham found a new lease on life and in an unlikely place—he became the newest member of the Lapidary Club. Prior to his initiation as an official lapidarist, Beckham was a caregiver to his wheelchair-bound wife, Doris. After 64 years of marriage, Doris died earlier this year—just three years after the couple

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2023 LW calendar has been delivered

2023 LW calendar has been delivered


FROM THE GRF The 2023 calendar produced by the LW Weekly has been delivered to all LW households. A limited number of copies are available at the LW Weekly office adjacent to the Amphitheater. The calendar features resident and staff photographs of Leisure World and the Seal Beach area. Happy holidays to all from the GRF.

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HOLIDAY DEADLINES 
	 Holiday deadlines ….

HOLIDAY DEADLINES Holiday deadlines ….


HOLIDAY DEADLINES Holiday deadlines for LW contributors are as follows: Dec. 22 (Christmas edition) • Classified ad deadline: Fri., Dec. 16, noon • Editorial submissions deadline: Wed., Dec. 14, 4 p.m. Editors will be unable to accommodate late submissions.