11 November 2020

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26 August 2020

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Joyce Elaine Pfingston

Joyce Elaine Pfingston


Joyce Elaine Pfingston 1951-2020 Joyce Elaine Pfingston from Mutual 3, passed away peacefully at the age of 68 at her sister’s home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, while surrounded by her family. Joyce Pfingston was born Dec. 11, 1951, in Torrance, California. She was a native Californian and stayed in California most of her life except for a short time living with her family in Hawaii, Kwajalein, and then a year in Virginia after marrying Michael Lynn Pfingston in 1969. She graduated from Phineas Banning High School in 1970 where she was an Honor Roll Student, active on the football drill team and developed lifelong friendships. She moved to Leisure World in November 2010 and loved living there. Joyce had a full life and enjoyed traveling. She had the chance to visit several countries in Europe and multiple states in the United States, including New York and Alaska. She often traveled with her friends Judi and Cheryl and also loved traveling to Jamaica with her son, Tim and her granddaughter, Brodie. Since moving to Leisure World, she enjoyed many activities such as attending shows at the Amphitheater, playing cribbage with the Leisure World Cribbage Club, Shuffle Board, Bingo, Pickle Ball and loved hearing Abilene play at Clubhouse 2. She also delivered the Leisure World paper on Wednesdays and enjoyed talking with customers as much as they enjoyed talking to her. She had a lovely group of friends from her Mutual and church that she enjoyed monthly dinners and birthday celebrations with. She had lovely neighbors who miss her very much but she left everyone with great memories. Joyce is preceded in death by her ex-husband Michael Lynn Pfingston, mother Charlotte Louise Crader and father Willard Roscoe Crader and many other family members. She had a large group to meet her when she passed. Joyce is survived by her sons, Michael and Tim; her granddaughter, Brodie; grandson, Mason; her sister, Sharon; her niece, Christina, and her husband, Jim; and their two children, Jimmy and Ruby; and Joyce’s wonderful boyfriend, Bob, who also has a very large extended family whom she loved very much. Her family and friends will all miss her very much and are so thankful for all the wonderful memories she left them with.
19 August 2020

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Mary Kathryn Withrow

Mary Kathryn Withrow


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.

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12 August 2020

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05 August 2020

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Dao Thi (Nguyen) Trimble Sept. 1949 – July 2020

Dao Thi (Nguyen) Trimble Sept. 1949 – July 2020


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

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29 July 2020

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Jo Gordon

Jo Gordon


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! •••

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