We would like to say Happy 99th Birthday to our mother, Viola Norman for the many years of happiness she has given us. For her birthday, July 26, she received a proclamation from Long Beach 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews. Pictured left to right are Hattie Norman-Bass, Delois (Dee) Norman, Viola, Elnora Norman-Cosey, and Andrews. Not pictured is her son William James Norman Sr.We love you Mom,
Your family
Your family
Happy 100th Birthday to our mother, Lucy Martinez Arce. She was born August 15, 1911 in El Paso, Tx. and raised in Wilmington, Ca. She graduated from Phineas Banning in 1931. She and her husband Charlie, have raised their family in East Long Beach since 1944.
Lucy will have her Centennial Celebration at Our Lady of Refuge Church on Aug 14, where she has been a lifelong parishioner.
What a legacy for her Family. Happy Birthday Mom, Nana, Great Nana, sister, Tia, neighbor and friend
Submitted by Charlie Arce
Pictures: Mom's at age 20 in 1931 and Mom and Dad, June 1990
Mom with her great-grandchildren. Pictured left to right are: Mia, Paker,Jess,(mom Dolores) Dilon, Colin(in front) Preston, Katelyn, Mikayla, and Joel.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM
By Janet Faria
By Janet Faria
My mom, Dolores Lounsbury, is the epitome of a mom. She turned 90 on July 1. She was raised on a farm in Minnesota, and was the 5th child of eight. At a very young age, she stood on a box and learned to cook on a wood stove. She left home for Long Beach in 1938 at 17. When she got here, she started working in restaurants and in the homes of Naval Officers and the wealthy of Long Beach. In 1943, she married my dad, and continued working in private homes cooking for luncheons and dinner parties. This led to her starting a catering business.
I was born in 1945 and we moved into our first and only home in the Wrigley Area on Daisy Avenue. Between 1945 and 1961, my folks had six children including twins in 1959. Mom volunteered at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, was involved in PTA six times over, bowled at least once a week, and entered the CWBA State Tournament every year. Her catering business kept us all together through tough times; really hard times; and good times. She weathered all the storms raising six kids, including the 4 a.m. Sunday wake-ups when the four youngest kids and my dad got up to deliver Press-Telegram newspapers. Speaking of the Press-Telegram, Mom's name appeared on the society page a few times because she was the one in the kitchen producing the wonderful looking and delicious tasting food for the party. Once after doing a fund raiser for Nancy Reagan who was campaigning for her husband, Ronald, Mom was invited to Sacramento to do some catering for the Governor and Nancy. She couldn't go because of all of us, but it sure was a testimonial to her catering excellence.
Dolores is still active in bowling two times a week at CAL, volunteering at St. Cornelius Church, playing pinochle with a card group on Mondays, and still keeps her hands in catering. She also does her own cooking and house cleaning, and still has family dinners for all our birthdays.
Dad passed away in 1979. She married again to Charles Lounsbury in 1981. Chuck passed away in 2005, and she has been alone ever since. Alone? How can you be alone with six children, seven grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren. She has been a fantastic role model, a pillar of society, and certainly on the highest pedestal for all of us.
Happy 90th birthday Mom. You go girl!
Submitted by Janet Faria
Happy Birthday wishes to former Long Beach residents,
Wilma Bryan, 100 and Dorothy Andrist 101.
Wilma Bryan, 100 and Dorothy Andrist 101.
Quaker Gardens honors '100's'
Quaker Gardens Senior Living in Stanton California honored seven residents whom own the distinction of being centenarians: living to the age of 100 or older. They were honored in a celebration in May.
May McBath, 103, Cecilia "Bobbie" Wilder, 102, Dorothy Andrist, 101, Clara Donna "Shane", 101, Josephine "Josie" Still, 100, Beulah Edwards, 99-1/2, all wore crowns and enjoyed the warmth and appreciation from their fellow residents.
Dorothy Andrist a long time resident of Long Beach lived there for 52 years. She and her husband owned "Ball & Frank Sporting Goods Store" on Long Beach Boulevard between 3rd and 4th Streets.
Wilma Bryan lived in North Long Beach for 60 years with husband Ros Bryan. Ros was an independent trucker hauling for Owl Rock and Wilma worked in the meat department at Cole's Market on Atlantic Avenue. She was active in the North Long Beach Brethren Church.Andrist attributes her long life to making smart decisions. "Clean living," she said, has been the secret to her success, "I never drank or smoke, lots of garlic and no red meat." She does however admit one weakness: "I'm a bona fide, choc-a-holic."
Submitted by Zina Quigley
Director of Marketing
Quaker Gardens Senior Living
Director of Marketing
Quaker Gardens Senior Living
Eighty years to celebrate
Patricia Ann Marshall, (Layman)
Patricia Ann Marshall, (Layman)
Most people know Pat as a world traveler. Whether it's viewing the glaciers in Alaska, walking the cobblestone streets of Tallinn, Estonia, or cruising the Kiel Canal, Pat's passion is travel. But Pat is also known for her dedication. For 37 years she worked at Pacific Telephone serving many times during national disasters. Married to James Edgar Marshall for 50 years, she raised two children, Michael Marshall and Danni Shuman, encouraged three grandchildren, James Marshall, Sarah Jones and Abby Shuman, and enjoys two great-grandchildren, Chase and Cassidy Jones.
For 77 years Pat has lived in California. She was born in Kansas, Missouri on July 27th. Pat is known to be a great neighbor and friend. What an inspiration you are to all of us! Happy 80 Years Mom, Grandma, and Great-grandma (Granny). We love you, Your Family.
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