Lester and Ada B. Thurstin married December 27, 1909, in Fayette County, Ohio. To this union, 2 daughters, Dorothy Eleanor and Kathryn Leone "Billie" were born. By 1920, they had moved to San Diego, California. He had worked at unskilled jobs during his life. One such position had been working for The San Diego Zoo. Little else is known about Lester, other than an article which appeared in The San Diego Union newspaper.
He had been an amateur vaudeville entertainer, most of his life. He played banjo, was a singer and had a love for the stage. After his retirement, he belonged to a group called the Sunsetters, who met at the Sunset Club at 308 G Street, San Diego a haven for senior citizens. The club was founded in June 1963, by the Volunteers of America. They played for groups, from Imperial Beach to Long Beach. He wrote, what was then called, ditties, giving a book of them to his only granddaughter.
He lost his wife and two daughters within 11 years of one another, believed to be tuberculosis. He had been living in a hotel with other seniors. One day, he didn't appear, someone knocked on his door and it was discovered he had passed away.
Left to mourn his death was his beloved granddaughter. His wife Ada, daughters Kathryn and Dorothy, parents, and brother Guy preceded him in death.
He had been an amateur vaudeville entertainer, most of his life. He played banjo, was a singer and had a love for the stage. After his retirement, he belonged to a group called the Sunsetters, who met at the Sunset Club at 308 G Street, San Diego a haven for senior citizens. The club was founded in June 1963, by the Volunteers of America. They played for groups, from Imperial Beach to Long Beach. He wrote, what was then called, ditties, giving a book of them to his only granddaughter.
He lost his wife and two daughters within 11 years of one another, believed to be tuberculosis. He had been living in a hotel with other seniors. One day, he didn't appear, someone knocked on his door and it was discovered he had passed away.
Left to mourn his death was his beloved granddaughter. His wife Ada, daughters Kathryn and Dorothy, parents, and brother Guy preceded him in death.
Lester and Ada B. Thurstin married December 27, 1909, in Fayette County, Ohio. To this union, 2 daughters, Dorothy Eleanor and Kathryn Leone "Billie" were born. By 1920, they had moved to San Diego, California. He had worked at unskilled jobs during his life. One such position had been working for The San Diego Zoo. Little else is known about Lester, other than an article which appeared in The San Diego Union newspaper.
He had been an amateur vaudeville entertainer, most of his life. He played banjo, was a singer and had a love for the stage. After his retirement, he belonged to a group called the Sunsetters, who met at the Sunset Club at 308 G Street, San Diego a haven for senior citizens. The club was founded in June 1963, by the Volunteers of America. They played for groups, from Imperial Beach to Long Beach. He wrote, what was then called, ditties, giving a book of them to his only granddaughter.
He lost his wife and two daughters within 11 years of one another, believed to be tuberculosis. He had been living in a hotel with other seniors. One day, he didn't appear, someone knocked on his door and it was discovered he had passed away.
Left to mourn his death was his beloved granddaughter. His wife Ada, daughters Kathryn and Dorothy, parents, and brother Guy preceded him in death.
He had been an amateur vaudeville entertainer, most of his life. He played banjo, was a singer and had a love for the stage. After his retirement, he belonged to a group called the Sunsetters, who met at the Sunset Club at 308 G Street, San Diego a haven for senior citizens. The club was founded in June 1963, by the Volunteers of America. They played for groups, from Imperial Beach to Long Beach. He wrote, what was then called, ditties, giving a book of them to his only granddaughter.
He lost his wife and two daughters within 11 years of one another, believed to be tuberculosis. He had been living in a hotel with other seniors. One day, he didn't appear, someone knocked on his door and it was discovered he had passed away.
Left to mourn his death was his beloved granddaughter. His wife Ada, daughters Kathryn and Dorothy, parents, and brother Guy preceded him in death.
Gravesite Details
Buried in paupers grave.
