Danny (Dan) Lee Ballinger 1936-2023 Danny (Dan) Lee Ballinger was a resident of LW since 1994, where his wife, Norma, still resides. Dan was born on Sept. 7, 1936, and passed away at home on April 21, 2023. He is also survived by three children, four grandsons, nine great-grandchildren and one brother. A graveside service was held on April 30 at Forest Lawn in Long Beach with all survivors except two great-grandchildren present. Dan was an ordained Christian Church minister, graduated from Redlands High School in 1954, married Norma Louise McNutt in 1956, received a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Christian College/Hope International University, along with Norma, in 1958 and a master’s degree in theology from Eastern New Mexico University in 1966. He was accredited by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors in 1984. Dan pastored churches here in Leisure World, and also in Indiana and New Mexico. He was until recently, associate pastor of LW Assembly of God. Music and singing were a great part of his life, and he led the monthly Hymn Sing here in LW for several years.

Frank Douglas Destra Memorial Service A memorial reception for Frank Destra will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. All of Frank’s friends and fans are welcome. People can RSVP to Martha at marthad111442@icloud.com or by calling 562-225-0037.

Lynda Elmer 1942-2023 Rev. Lynda Elmer was born in Reading, Pennsylvania on March 15, 1942 and died in LongBeach, on April 15, 2023. She held a bachelor of arts degree from Wilson College, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She taught classical languages on the secondary level for 10 years, during which she married Cedric N. Elmer, also from Reading. In 1976, she and her husband adopted a baby girl whom they named Carolyn, and Rev. Elmer became a stay at home mom for 10 years, during which she returned to active participation in her local Lutheran (LCA) congregation. In 1986, she received the call from the same congregation to serve professionally as Lay Assistant to the Pastor, later Associate in Ministry, into which she was rostered through the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod in 1989. Her position ignited her life-long calling to enter the ordained ministry of word and Sacrament which necessitated a four-year seminary education. In 1993, she entered the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, graduated in 1997 with a Masters of Divinity degree and was ordained on Aug. 3, 1997. She served a rural parish for three years and a suburban parish for 10 years in the Reading area retiring from parish ministry December 2010. She and her husband moved to California in March 2014 because of family: Carolyn and husband Matthew Grayson in Seal Beach and sister, Marcia Gehris. Lynda led Bible studies at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Leisure World where she drew a crowd of 25 residents. Lynda preached, sang solos and in the choir and played piano duets with her husband Cedric during her retirement years at Redeemer Lutheran Church. In 2015 she became a grandmother to Tabitha Grayson. Services will be held in Seal Beach, CA on a date to be determined. Details for funeral services and a link to join via Zoom to come.

David Yoon Kie Song 1934-2023 David Yoon Kie Song was born in the city of Seoul, Korea, on May 14, 1934. He passed away peacefully at his home on a Saturday morning, April 15, 2023, in the company of his loving family at the age of 88 years old. He is survived by his wife, Angela Kyung Ok Song, and is the father of Michelle Kim, Mee Lyu and Darrin Song, and grandfather of Elizabeth Rutkowski, Crystal Woo, Jonathan Lyu, David Lyu and Elias Joon-ho Song. He was a devoted family man who immigrated to the United States to provide a better life for his children. With grit and determination, he created three generations of successful children. He is a true example of fulfilling the American Dream. He is leaving a legacy of hard work, the determination to succeed and his love to his family extending to his great grandchildren. He was passionate about golf, cold beers and his grandchildren up to his final days. During his retirement, he was one of the oldest players at his local golf course. His joy of a cold beer after playing nine holes continued to his last days. He was a good husband, a great father, and had a wonderful life.

Madolyn Virginia Lacy 1932-2023 Madolyn Virginia Lacy, a dearly loved, mother,grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend to many, passed from this earth and into the arms of her savior early March 14, 2023, after a brief illness. She will be missed deeply by her friends and family, both of which were of great importance to her. She is survived by her two daughters: Stephanie (Lacy) Isbell and Denise (Lacy) Brown and their husbands; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on June 10 at 11 a.m. at Parkcrest Christian Church, 3936 Woodruff Ave., Long Beach, CA, 90808 in the main sanctuary.