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Juanita Martin
October 8, 2022
Always remembered and cherished as a beautiful soul.

Juanita Martin
October 8, 2021
Von, you and Bob are still missed as if it were yesterday. I so enjoyed our friendship and knowing you both was such a blessing. Love and prayers....

Greg and Juanita at a jazz affair....
Juanita and Greg Martin and Johnson
October 8, 2020
Von, we continue to miss you and treasure your memory. You were one of a kind, and we were blessed to know you.
Juanita Martin
October 8, 2019
You are still missed, Von.
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Anna Petrocelli
October 8, 2019
We still miss you and talk about you in our jazz circles. You have left a void.
October 28, 2012
Our Dear Von: How we will miss your smiling face, our fun and interesting conversations and having you "there" for our jazz events. There will be a definite void in our lives -- but wasn't it fun while it lasted! Our sympathy to you, Bob, -- you certainly were a wonderful couple.
Peggy Marks
October 26, 2012
Lavonna, you will be missed so very much--you alway had that wonderful smile on your face--dear one--start planning the parties in your new abode,love PeggyAnn Rowe Marks

Von Alter with husband Bob and jazz friends Sandy, Ann and Ron at the 2007 San Diego Jazz Party
Mike and Sandy Wilson
October 23, 2012
Von, we feel very privileged to have known you, if only for too short a time. We regret not having had the opportunity to meet you much earlier. You were such an intelligent, witty, fun lady and a lover of the music we loved - swing style jazz. We will miss you immensely and hope that your husband and jazz companion, Bob, will be able to overcome the sadness created by the sudden tragedy of losing you.
Frank & Vanita Gallo
October 19, 2012
We will miss the lovely and gracious Von who so faithfully attended the Silver Wings Fraternity meetings over the years and graced us with her presence. Our heartfelt sympathy to Bob.
October 17, 2012
We were so fortunate to have you in our circle, what a neat friend, always had a smile, God bless Bob for taking such good care of you, Luv ya Peggy
October 16, 2012
We will always remember Von and her sweet smiling face when she greeted us at the jazz events. For years, she has always "been there" for us and made us feel welcome. God bless you, Von and our hearts go out to Bob as we are sure he will miss her so much, as will we!! Lovingly, Dave and Sue Vandegriff
Ann Petrocelli
October 15, 2012
My dear friend, Von. The entire day yesterday was for you at the Second Sunday. But, of course you knew it. You were there, among all of us who knew you, loved you and miss you... Our hearts will be remembering you, forever, and another glass will be turned over in your honor, every time we get together. So.... "With a Song in My Heart" I salute you and bid you goodbye, my Friend.
October 15, 2012
Bob, our hearts go out to you in the loss of Von. Too soon, the best among us are gone and we will miss her beautiful presence. Juanita Martin and Greg Johnson
Betty Berry-Sutton
October 14, 2012
Saddened at the loss of my "Birthday Twin" !!! Will always treasure the good times we have shared!!7
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