By Brian Harmon LW Contributor Michelle Steel, chairwoman of the OC Board of Supervisors and a candidate running for Congress this year, stated her opposition to defunding the police during the Republican Club’s Zoom meeting on Aug. 12. Steel went on to emphasize that she supports law enforcement, the police officers who are doing their best to deter crime and arrest lawbreakers. Steel

Mary Kathryn Withrow 1929-2020 Mary Kathryn Withrow ( Holsapple/ Shake), was born in Washington, Indiana, on Dec. 23, 1929, to Emmett and Mary Luona Holsapple. She had a big brother William (Billy), who preceded her in death; they were very close and shared many fun memories. Mary went by many names. Most people called her Katie, however her husband, Dale Withrow, introduced her as “My Bride” for 53 years. Katie moved to California in 1951 and became a fashion model, which kept her busy for 40 years! She was involved in the Mannequins Association and could often be seen in the newspaper, on the runway, or in a Princess Cruise Catalog. In 1953 Katie went to Catalina and fell in love with Dale. He was working at the St. Catherine Hotel in Avalon during his summer holiday. They married on February 14, 1954. People say that Katie and Dale were lucky because they got to marry the love of their lives! Soon afterward their daughters Luana Rose and Tina Rae arrived. Mama and Daddy brought the girls up in a traditional, loving home. Family, fun, and vacation were always at the top of their list. Returning to Avalon was a yearly event, along with road trips to Indiana, and visiting lakes to camp and water ski. In her later years, Katie took several trips to Europe, Italy being her favorite destination. Katie loved to sing and be involved in anything musical. She attended and performed at LBCC for many years. She moved to Leisure World in 2011. Katie was patient, generous, silly, faithful, encouraging, kind and gave unconditional love to all. Katie’s husband Dale passed away in 2007, and her daughter Luana in 2012. Katie is survived and missed by her daughter, Tina Rae; her granddaughter, Jenna Rose; Jenna’s husband, Dennis Masuda; her great-grandchildren Reese and Raiden; and her son in law Jeff Hutton. At 90 years young she has a long list of extended family and friends who love and adore her.

Dao Thi ( Nguyen) Trimble, 70, of Moorpark and Seal Beach, California, passed away on July 14, 2020, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with uterine cancer. She was born to Cung Nguyen and Mung Thi Nguyen, on September 13, 1949, in Hue, Vietnam. Dao grew up the seventh of 10 children in the “Imperial

Jo Gordon July 1933 - June 2020 Jo Gordon passed peacefully into the next life a few weeks ago, after losing the battle with congestive heart failure. Jo was a friend of the Mutual 7 gang and was grateful to all of those who her made her feel welcome in LW. She enjoyed the many outings and gatherings with friends and family. She also traveled for years in her RV with her motor coach clubs, touring the USA. She has left us to join her husband Ken who preceded her. She is survived by her daughter Jodie Jenkins and her husband Bob; her son Robert Gordon and his wife Cary; her grandson Bryan Gordon and his wife Tiffany; two great grandsons and her sweet pup Coco. Due to the unusual situation of the coronavirus there will be no formal service. She will be missed and her wish is that you will think of her fondly when you see the ocean where her remains have been laid to rest. Until we meet again... Bon voyage and RIP! •••