Harry D. Stadille
April 20, 1944 ~ January 7, 2016 (age 71) 71 Years OldShare using:
Harry D. Stadille, 71, passed away January 7, 2016, with his wife, Marsella, by his side at their cabin in Julian, CA.
A celebration of his life and a funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, located at 14107 Lyons Valley Rd, Jamul, CA. A rosary service will be held at Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary, located at 321 12th Street, Ramona, CA on Friday, January 15th from 6-8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Harry was born on April 20, 1944, in La Mesa, CA to Donald C. and Rita M. Stadille. He was raised in Redding, CA. His parents were in the meat and grocery business, which included the well-known Bonita Store in Bonita, CA, as well as stores in El Cajon, Eureka, and Redding.
Harry was a lettered athlete in football, baseball, basketball, and track and Vice President of his class at Shasta High School. He attended Shasta Jr. College and San Diego State University. He entered into the golf business at Cottonwood Country Club as a cart boy, became a golf pro and then worked as General Manager at Fallbrook Golf Club. He returned to Cottonwood as the General Manager and owner, met his wife Marsella and eventually sold the golf course and retired at age 54.
After retiring, Harry became an avid real estate investor. His interests included fishing, politics, and current events, and he spent time returning to Redding to vacation. He was a published co-author of the book, Capitalism Returns. He was a passionate, fair-minded, and extremely giving individual who mentored his family and friends, and generously helped and employed many people.
He is survived by his wife, Marsella Stadille, his sister, Lynda Pittman, and his five children and their spouses, Jon and Claudia Stadille, Lisa Stadille, Elena and Daniel Healy, Jeremy and Gena Wallig, Jeneen and Joseph Garland, and 12 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Wounded Warriors Project or the ASPCA.
Bonham Bros. & Stewart Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
