I'm trying to help a friend, Dan Alstead, find his birth family. The information I have to go on is as follows. Father: Adolph (Rudy) Allstead b abt 1915 Place unknown. Possibly deceased now. Mother: Hazel Nora Freeman b 9 Sep 1917 d 13 Dec 1956, Hawaii, buried in a cem. near Los Angeles Adolph was a chief petty officer in the Navy during WW II, stationed in Hawaii at time of Hazel's death. He worked for Los Angeles Co. & Railway Express. Hazel was possibly from OK, and had sisters Isaebelle & Mary who married a Horton. Brother: John David Allstead grew up in El Monte, CA area, was a jet engine mechanic in the Air Force. Worked for St. Fletcher tool & die in El Monte. Possibly married a woman named Pat. Dad was adopted by his aunt & uncle at age 10 or 11 in CA. Donald Lester Smith. Don also had a son named Donald Lester, graduated El Monty HS abt 1958/9. Did Radar Repair in Air Force, worked at one time for Pacific Bell Telephone. Also had an Aunt named Gloria who worked at the West Covina Court House & married Dick Powell. Any help greatly appreciated. Donna [email protected]