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On August 1, Wendell Kaufmann turned 90 years young. Wendell has lived in Long Beach for 59 years and is originally from Indiana. Wendell and Maxine raised three lovely daughters Kristin, Karen, and Linda. Gathering together to join in on the celebration were the Phelps, Rudd, and Hammond families along with family friends.
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.
This beautiful lady is Jeanelle Booth. As a special guest she attended the Long Beach Poly Retired staff's luncheon on May 2nd. Jeanelle graduated from Poly in 1935. She spoke at the luncheon about her memories of Poly during the 1933 earthquake and other memories of her school days. Everyone was so impressed by her that people kept asking the committee where we found her. We found her right here in Bixby Knolls where she has lived most of her life. Jeanelle played the violin in the Poly Orchestra under director Anthony Gill. After graduating she played with the Women's Symphony which was invited to play at the World's Fair in San Diego. She later became a member of the Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Robert Resta. She is active in Bethany Baptist Church of Long Beach. No one would guess that she will be celebrating her 94th birthday in August. She is quite a lady and has made Poly proud.
Long Beach Poly Retirees Group
On April 30, Nenita Aragon celebrated her 70th birthday with her beloved husband Amado; children Arlene and Ben; three grandchildren, Ian, Roman,and Aldrich and a number of family and friends. The celebration was at El Dorado Park.Nenita Aragon recently retired after 22 years of service from The Long Beach Police Department's Booking Division.
Happy birthday Mother and Grandma!
We love you!
On April 16, Quevetta Powell Robinson surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and a multitude of family and friends celebrated her 99th birthday in Carson.On April 16, 1912 one of the most beautiful and loving people was born, our Matriarch, "Mother" also known as "Aunt Koot." She has been blessed by God the Father to have powered through the Civil Rights Movement, watch the fall of great leaders and witness history being made.
She has watched her family blossom and multiply into an exceptional and well-favored group of people. She has taught the women to be strong-willed in the face of adversity, and how to be determined and beautiful at the same time. She taught the men in her family the true definition of the word man.
Mother, your faithfulness to the Word of God has inspired us to be plentiful in the work of the Lord and to revel in his goodness and mercy. No one can comprehend the immensity of the love we have for you, our Precious Jewel.
Happy Birthday Mother, We Love You!
Marguerite Purcell, a long time resident of Bell, celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at the Richard Nixon museum in Yorba Linda. She had a wonderful time moving from table to table visiting and joking with all of her guests.
Submitted by James Matson, a friend
Who would ever think that teaching at Long Beach Unified Lincoln Elementary School over 30 years ago would lead to long lasting friendships and celebrating birthdays almost every month? Well, we did it!Pictured left to right around the table: Marian Boyer, Maryann Johnson, Gloria Baron, Natalie Sellers, K.D. Delmar, Betty Crain, Sharon Lahr, Claire Vincent, Eileen Barnhart, and Nancy Mauger. We plan to celebrate 30 more!
Mary Dothage and her daughter Cindy. Mary celebrated her 97th birthday on Dec. 3, 2010. Mary has lived in California for many years after moving here from Missouri where she was born. Her day was spent with many family and friends visiting her. She still has a wonderful sense of humor, and we laugh and joke most of the time.
Submitted by Pat Bowers, neighbor
Helena Antoinetta Bartels Vissia was born Dec. 27, 1907. She was born on a farm near a one intersection small town called Carmel, Iowa. She is the second child of eight. Only her youngest sister, 90, is still living and lives in Texas. Helena is the mother of three. Her husband George Vissia died in 2000. They had been married 67 years. Five years after her husband's death Helena moved into a retirement home in Artesia where she has been awarded a certificate for the oldest citizen in that city.
Submitted by Donna Glenndinning, daughter
Recently, seven girlfriends got together in Lakewood to celebrate their 80th birthdays and over 62 years of friendships. Nellie Young, a Lakewood resident since 1950, hosted the event. Pictured from left to right are; Shirley Wood, Nellie Young, Shirley Chaffers, Anita Stafford, Joyce Willey, Carolyn Marchi and Juanita Johnson. The seven friends met at Fremont High School in Los Angeles and graduated together in 1948. Carolyn and Nellie, have been friends since the 4th grade. The luncheon in July celebrated their significant milestone birthdays which all occurred in 2010. It was also noted that everyone married has been with their husbands for over 60 years. Each of the ladies has strong ties to Long Beach and Lakewood. Shirley Wood and Carolyn worked at CSULB for many years. Nellie has lived in Lakewood for 60 years, while Shirley Wood and her husband lived in Long Beach for 43 years. A great time was had by everyone, and all are looking forward to many more years of friendships, birthdays and get-togethers.
