History
Tony originally joined the League as a member of the BANANAS bar that was eventually named C-FRENZ located on Reseda Boulevard. Tony joined teams sponsored by (but not exclusively) In Touch East, Jox, Rawhide/Shooters and the Lodge. He was a high performer, primarily as an Open Individual capturing the League Open title multiple times and the West Coast Challenge Open title TWICE.
His untimely passing occurred on 04 December 2010 due to lung Cancer.
08 August 1949 - 02 October 2012
First woman in the L.A. Pool League. First woman elected to the Board of Governors.
A Captain and longtime member of the Westside teams.
Richard E. "Rick" Price
Richard Eston "Rick" Price, age 62 of Rensselaer passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 in Rensselaer. Rick was born October 26, 1951 in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of Rollo Eston "Bud" Price and Mary Louise (Dickerson) Price, both deceased. He is survived by two siblings, William Gene Price (wife Terri) of Greenwood, Indiana, and Dr. Patti Price of Menlo Park, California, along with one niece, Lisa and two greatnieces. Rick graduated Rensselaer Central High School with the Class of 1969. He attended Indiana University, Bloomington, obtaining his B.A. in Psychology in 1974 and continued, and completed his M.A. in School Psychology in 1976. Rick worked as School Psychologist for Iowa Department of Education, then moved to Houston, Texas and worked for HISD until 1978 as a School Psychologist. He began work on his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology and completed his Ed.D. in 1987 from University of Houston.
Rick lived in Marshalltown and Ames, Iowa, and Springfield, Missouri, and returned to Rensselaer from Los Angeles, California in October, 2005, and lived with father until his death May, 2007. He was a member, Ordained Elder, and Session participant of First Presbyterian Church of Rensselaer. He was also a member of the Northside Pool League and the Men’s Bridge Club.
Rick enjoyed exercising, jogging, weight lifting, and music. He was a DJ at Clubs in Iowa, Houston, and L.A. He also enjoyed dancing, bicycle riding, hiking, and camping, among other activities. Friends will be received at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 2-5 P.M. CST. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Rensselaer Monday, January 20, 2014 at 10:30 A.M. CST with Pastor James Dougans officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Rensselaer. Rick asks that in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to A.S.P.C.A., American Heart Fund, or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Hello LAPL members,
Two people who were close to the league have passed recently. Rod Lansing passed away a few weeks ago and John Cochran's mother just passed. The email below was sent by the family of John Cochran. All of us knew how much he loved his mother.
"Our mom, Margaret, passed away on Saturday, January 4. We were fortunate to have celebrated a beautiful Thanksgiving and Christmas with her. She became ill after Christmas and we had many loved ones with her in the final moments. I find comfort in knowing she will be cared for by John.
Please notify John's friends, as she would want them to know how much she cared for them. Your continued prayers and thoughts are appreciated. The services will be as follows:
Fri 1/10 7 PM Rosary at Cabot & Sons in Pasadena, 27 Chestnut Street, Pasadena 91103, 626-793-7159
Sat 1/11 11 AM Mass at Holy Redeemer Church in Montrose, 2411 Montrose Avenue, Montrose 91010
Wishing each of a you a safe and prosperous new year.
Thank you. Emily, Errol, Steve and Liz (family of John Cochran)"
Also Vern Addison's long time partner Georgia has passed.
Flowers are requested for her services which will be held next Wed January 15, 2014.
Vern would like for the flowers to be sent to her home:
Vern Addison
4048 1/2
W. 21st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90018
For anyone wishing to attend her memorial service, the service will be held on:
Wednesday January 15, 2014 @ 11:00 am
Spalding Mortuary
3045 S. La Brea
Los Angeles, CA 90016
