Elizabeth Rita Bridge, 92, passed away at her home on August 11, 2010. She was born in Fall River, Ma., on October 21, 1917 to William and Elizabeth Quinn Smeaton. Mrs. Bridge was a Civilian Management Analyst for the USAF for 33 years and was part of the first group of people to start Vandenberg AFB. Elizabeth was a Member Gold Star Wives of America and NARFE. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Philip Bridge. Survivors include daughter, Jean Schirard and husband Joseph; 2 grandchildren, Brian Schirard and his wife, Kim, Lisa Buchanan and her husband, Mark; 4 great-grandchildren, Josh Schirard, Jackie Cason and her husband Craig, Doug Buchanan and Neal Buchanan. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 16th at Sparkman Hillcrest Northwest Highway Chapel. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the SPCA.
