In 1955, with the help of friends, Les designed, contracted and did the finish work on our family home on Princeton (in Clairemont), which was built just above Morena Blvd. We had a fabulous view that extended all the way to the ocean. Les and his wife Peg enjoyed many activities that included bowling, square dancing, camping and motorcycle adventures. Most importantly, they enjoyed doing things together. Les was a natural at sales and thus was a sales representative for 37 years. His hobbies were too numerous to mention. Those who knew him well were well aware that he knew something about everything; we say with a smile. A few of those hobbies included motorcycles (owned 37 in his lifetime), antique guns, antique clocks, wood working and machines. Owen Lester Cade's donations to the New Craftsmanship Museum (http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/index.html) can be viewed in person at the museum in Vista or seen online at http://www.craftsmanshipmuseum.com/Other.htm . He loved all things that were different and unusual, which could be seen in the cars he drove. He owned one of the first Volkswagens in San Diego, a Borgward, a DKW and 7 Citroens that had been imported from France. Of course, unusual habitats too! Les acted as contractor and built a geodesic dome in 1987 where he and Peg have lived ever since. Lester and Margaret loved to travel and once we girls were raised this became a huge part of their lives. They’d traveled by R.V. to all but one state in the USA, that being Alaska. Oh, and of course Hawaii, which they visited via plane. They toured Europe twice, purchasing BMW motorcycles while there and traveling throughout the country side visiting all the 'out of the way 'places. When finished with those trips, the BMW’s were shipped home for further travels in the USA. Owen Lester Cade passed away September 7, 2011 at 1:45 a.m., with his family by his side. This was quite appropriate as he had always been there for each of us girls throughout our lives. He was loved, not only by his family, but by his many friends. We can honestly say that Dad had no enemies. He lived by the golden rule, most importantly, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. He was not critical or judgmental, loved to laugh, loved a party, loved his daughters, grand-daughters, great grand-daughter and loved and honored his wife. Dad’s last words were to Angela on Monday, September 5, as she was holding his hand, crying at his bedside…….he said “Oh sweetheart don’t cry, if I were to go in 10 minutes, I’ve lived a wonderful life. You girls (as he shook his head)...you’re my pride and joy…….”