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 Preston George Schiwitz Jr. December 30, 1933 - April 10, 2005 |
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| The following appeared in Sunday's (April 17, 2005) San Diego Union-Tribune | |||
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Preston George Schiwitz Jr., 71, of El Cajon died April 10. He was born in Houston and was a retired Navy commander. He was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War Survivors include his wife, Kathy; daughter, Windy; sons, John & Robert; sister, Betty; and five grandchildren. Services were pending. Donations:
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Preston never let on that he was sick. He was the most friendly person I have ever met. In his last year he decided not to let his health effect the quality of his life. He began expanding his horizons out here at the range by shooting more difficult sports. He just wanted to have fun end enjoy his life to the fullest. His emotional strength will always be remembered.
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Please send my thoughts of saddness by the loss of Preston. Very nice man, always a smile and a hello.
My prayers and thoughts for his family.
Joe Roby
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Preston was on my trap league team a few sessions ago and then we didn't hear from him. When he did return he said he had been going through chemo and although he didn't feel 100%, he felt better when he was out doing his passion; shooting. He even went out and bought a new Perazzi and had it fit to him. He was kind enough to let me shoot it a time or two. The gun was as kind to me while I was shooting it as Preston was to everyone he came into contact with. The one comment he told me about that was on his mind was - "Don't wait".
Preston, you will be missed and I am honored to have known you for the time I did. I look forward to seeing you again.
Perry JurancichAssociation Member |
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I remember reminiscing with Preston about the time we each spent in the diesel version of the submarine Navy. Preston and I knew some of the same people during our time in the sub Navy. You could always count on him being upbeat with a ready smile and ready to shoot.
Joe Matkovich
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I met Preston at the Grand American Shoot in Ohio. Although we were from the same gun club I really did not know him. It was my first time at the grand and Preston made the trip a joy. We became good friends. I will miss him as I know others will.
Farewell my friend. We will meet again
Lou Imbimbo
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Posted on 18 April 2005