Celebrating Life
Sally Carlson
Sally Ann Carlson, 86, passed away August 12, 2021, peacefully at home with her husband in Norco California. Sally Carlson was born May 9, 1935, in Hollywood California. She was the daughter of Julia Jones who was a Hollywood actress before movies had sound. She graduated from Hollywood High School and loved to sing and dance. She belonged to the Screen Children's Guild and performed children's parts in several productions. She Married Richard Dick Carlson September 15, 1963 and remained married almost 58 years. Sally is survived by her husband: Richard Carlson, of Norco. She is also survived by her three children: Mike Carlson, of Norco; Dana Czubakowski of Norco; and David Carlson, of Riverside. She is survived by her five Grandchildren: Larissa, Amanda, Trent, Dharma, Jacob, and Logan.
A personal tragedy early in her life took away her dream of having kids. She was heartbroken and depressed but her Christian faith and the inner strength that that provided led her to a new variation of herself by meeting, falling for, and subsequently marrying Dick. Thus embracing the opportunity to at last fulfill her dream, adopting a bucket full of kids and finally becoming a
mom. And so began the most meaningful and longest variation of her life… Mom.
I think it’s safe to say Sally was mom to a lot more people than just Mike, Dana and David; hands on and metaphorically. She was there with a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, a hand to help and reach out to and a voice of reason when it was needed most. She was a true Christian in every sense of the word, who followed the golden rule and gave of herself to the disaffected and wanting, with a lifetime of service to her church and her community.
Sally has dedicated her life in the service of others. It started at age 6 when she and a friend took their little red wagons door to door collecting shoes and coats for the Los Angeles Union Mission. They did this for several years. She has served for 10 years as President of the Board of Directors of Settlement House. Settlement House is an organization serving underprivileged
members of our community. And was a board member for 11 more years. For 25 years she cooked meals once a month for God's Kitchen where the homeless were fed. She was a literacy tutor. She Volunteered at CRC (California Rehabilitation Center) in the Hospitality Place for 15 years and was on the board for 10 years, twice as president and also as Secretary. She went
through the chairs of Job's Daughters and became Honored Queen. She was the music director for two years. Sally was the superintendent of Sunday school for approximately 20 years at the Corona United Methodist Church. She was President of United Methodist Women for 4 years. She directed a folk/rock musical group at her church for 9 years. She has sung in the choir for many years. She was Member of Corona Evening Kiwanis for 8 years; President for 3 years. She worked with the Indian Maidens YMCA for 4 years with her daughter Dana. Was a Big Sister to 4 girls in 17 years. She also ran the Orange County Chapter of Big Sisters as a volunteer director for 10 years. Was a 4-H leader in Norco for 10 years. She ran the snack bar for Norco’s Chet Nicholson Relay for 20 years.
Many have stories of how Sally affected their lives. That is her gift to us all. That is what she has left us. Those stories, those memories, those lessons learned. For at the end of her amazing life, that is what she was above all. A teacher. We will all carry her lessons with us for the rest of our lives. That was her gift and that is how her memory will never fade. “A Hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… But the world may be a little different because I was important to the life of a child.”
Please join us for the celebration of her life October 2, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Corona United Methodist Church 2880 California Ave, Corona, CA 92881. Reception to follow.
A personal tragedy early in her life took away her dream of having kids. She was heartbroken and depressed but her Christian faith and the inner strength that that provided led her to a new variation of herself by meeting, falling for, and subsequently marrying Dick. Thus embracing the opportunity to at last fulfill her dream, adopting a bucket full of kids and finally becoming a
mom. And so began the most meaningful and longest variation of her life… Mom.
I think it’s safe to say Sally was mom to a lot more people than just Mike, Dana and David; hands on and metaphorically. She was there with a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen, a hand to help and reach out to and a voice of reason when it was needed most. She was a true Christian in every sense of the word, who followed the golden rule and gave of herself to the disaffected and wanting, with a lifetime of service to her church and her community.
Sally has dedicated her life in the service of others. It started at age 6 when she and a friend took their little red wagons door to door collecting shoes and coats for the Los Angeles Union Mission. They did this for several years. She has served for 10 years as President of the Board of Directors of Settlement House. Settlement House is an organization serving underprivileged
members of our community. And was a board member for 11 more years. For 25 years she cooked meals once a month for God's Kitchen where the homeless were fed. She was a literacy tutor. She Volunteered at CRC (California Rehabilitation Center) in the Hospitality Place for 15 years and was on the board for 10 years, twice as president and also as Secretary. She went
through the chairs of Job's Daughters and became Honored Queen. She was the music director for two years. Sally was the superintendent of Sunday school for approximately 20 years at the Corona United Methodist Church. She was President of United Methodist Women for 4 years. She directed a folk/rock musical group at her church for 9 years. She has sung in the choir for many years. She was Member of Corona Evening Kiwanis for 8 years; President for 3 years. She worked with the Indian Maidens YMCA for 4 years with her daughter Dana. Was a Big Sister to 4 girls in 17 years. She also ran the Orange County Chapter of Big Sisters as a volunteer director for 10 years. Was a 4-H leader in Norco for 10 years. She ran the snack bar for Norco’s Chet Nicholson Relay for 20 years.
Many have stories of how Sally affected their lives. That is her gift to us all. That is what she has left us. Those stories, those memories, those lessons learned. For at the end of her amazing life, that is what she was above all. A teacher. We will all carry her lessons with us for the rest of our lives. That was her gift and that is how her memory will never fade. “A Hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove… But the world may be a little different because I was important to the life of a child.”
Please join us for the celebration of her life October 2, 2021 11:00 a.m.
Corona United Methodist Church 2880 California Ave, Corona, CA 92881. Reception to follow.
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The recording from Sally's Celebration of Life service is available for viewing.
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Guy Parks
We celebrate the life of Guy Parks, who passed away June 17, 2021 at 77 years of age. Guy's family was at his side singing, praying, and telling wonderful "Guy" stories. His last words to his entire family were, "I love you."
Guy leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Janet Sundberg Parks. He is also survived by his daughters: Laura Parks and Theresa Parks Morris, his sons: Michael Parks and Kevin Parks; then grandchildren: Emma Parks; Madalyn, Kyana, Tayte, and Jayden Morris and Mikayla Morris Ritchey-Brown; Riley, Matthew, Avery and Maya Parks, his daughter-in-law: Stephanie Cheek Parks, his son-in-law Joseph Morris, his new grandson-in-law Caleb Ritchey-Brown; and his cousins Robert and Carol Yutzy. Guy's parents, Hasaleah Yutzy Parks and Ellsworth Parks, and his cousin Margaret Yutzy preceded him in death.
Guy was blessed to have a varied and exciting life. Born in Maryland, he also lived in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida and finally California. Some of life's greatest adventures were had all over the country with Janet, their four children and later grandchildren in the family trailer...most especially, to Zion National Park.
Guy was born August 9th, 1943 to Hasaleah and Ellsworth Parks in Baltimore, Maryland. Guy attended Batavia High School in Illinois where he played 1st trombone, was catcher for the baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. Guy studied Music Education at Northwestern University. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, N.U. Sym.Orch, Fox Valley Sym. and taught brass in the Chicago area. While at Northwestern, Guy became friends with a freshman flutist who was in the orchestra. Her name was Janet Sundberg. During the winter seasons Guy and Janet played for the Florida Symphony in Orlando, where they fell in love and became engaged. After Guy's graduation, they were married at Garrett Theological Seminary where Dr. Sundberg, Janet's father, performed the ceremony. During his college years Guy worked as a machinist at Parker Manufacturing, his dad's company when he was free. Janet finished her Bachelor's Degree; Guy completed his Master's and they left for Eastern Baptist College in Pennsylvania, where Guy was hired as Assistant Professor and Director of Bands. In 1970, Guy and Janet's first daughter Laura Jeanne was born. She was so sweet and pretty and became the oldest of four.
By 1971, the family returned to Illinois. Guy's father needed help building the Genex Cams his dad had designed for GM. Guy became Vice President of Parker Manufacturing, worked on machining and construction of the cams and helped install them at General Motors. By 1972, the little family was ready to receive a baby boy into the family. He was named Guy Michael, and he was full of curiosity and joy; Laura was ready to play big sister!
Profits from the GM Project allowed the Parks family to purchase LaPorte Foundry, relocate Parker Manufacturing, and move both families to LaPorte, Indiana. Two years later Michael was followed by a new baby sister, Theresa Dawn. He was so excited that he just sang at the top of his lungs. Theresa was all warm and cuddly. Everybody would climb into Guy's lap when he returned from work. The family was complete when Kevin was born in 1978. Everyone adored him. He was off and moving practically immediately and no one could stifle his energy. Life was good!
The foundry continued to flourish until 1984 when sabotage destroyed the quality of the grey iron. It was shipped all over the United States while Guy was attending to his dying father. Following the closing of the foundry and machine shop, with the encouragement of Janet's father, the Parks family moved to Corona, California, to pursue their first love, teaching, and to be near Janet's dad and stepmom. Guy's mom moved with them, where she could enjoy grandchildren all day long. For twenty three years Guy taught music and math for the Corona-Norco Unified School District at Raney Intermediate School and then at Buena Vista (Lee Pollard) High School and he was extremely happy. Students who had graduated, would stop him on the street to thank him for teaching them.
Guy and Janet retired in 2008. Guy enjoyed his retirement traveling (especially to Zion) with his ever expanding family, worshiping with his church and choir (he was Methodist all his married life serving in almost every capacity). As life became more difficult, going for rides, eating Dairy Queen, playing cards with Janet (cheating sometimes), watching tv, smiling and laughing (EVERY single day), and loving us all, ALWAYS.
Guy leaves his loving wife of 53 years, Janet Sundberg Parks. He is also survived by his daughters: Laura Parks and Theresa Parks Morris, his sons: Michael Parks and Kevin Parks; then grandchildren: Emma Parks; Madalyn, Kyana, Tayte, and Jayden Morris and Mikayla Morris Ritchey-Brown; Riley, Matthew, Avery and Maya Parks, his daughter-in-law: Stephanie Cheek Parks, his son-in-law Joseph Morris, his new grandson-in-law Caleb Ritchey-Brown; and his cousins Robert and Carol Yutzy. Guy's parents, Hasaleah Yutzy Parks and Ellsworth Parks, and his cousin Margaret Yutzy preceded him in death.
Guy was blessed to have a varied and exciting life. Born in Maryland, he also lived in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida and finally California. Some of life's greatest adventures were had all over the country with Janet, their four children and later grandchildren in the family trailer...most especially, to Zion National Park.
Guy was born August 9th, 1943 to Hasaleah and Ellsworth Parks in Baltimore, Maryland. Guy attended Batavia High School in Illinois where he played 1st trombone, was catcher for the baseball team, and a member of the National Honor Society. Guy studied Music Education at Northwestern University. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, N.U. Sym.Orch, Fox Valley Sym. and taught brass in the Chicago area. While at Northwestern, Guy became friends with a freshman flutist who was in the orchestra. Her name was Janet Sundberg. During the winter seasons Guy and Janet played for the Florida Symphony in Orlando, where they fell in love and became engaged. After Guy's graduation, they were married at Garrett Theological Seminary where Dr. Sundberg, Janet's father, performed the ceremony. During his college years Guy worked as a machinist at Parker Manufacturing, his dad's company when he was free. Janet finished her Bachelor's Degree; Guy completed his Master's and they left for Eastern Baptist College in Pennsylvania, where Guy was hired as Assistant Professor and Director of Bands. In 1970, Guy and Janet's first daughter Laura Jeanne was born. She was so sweet and pretty and became the oldest of four.
By 1971, the family returned to Illinois. Guy's father needed help building the Genex Cams his dad had designed for GM. Guy became Vice President of Parker Manufacturing, worked on machining and construction of the cams and helped install them at General Motors. By 1972, the little family was ready to receive a baby boy into the family. He was named Guy Michael, and he was full of curiosity and joy; Laura was ready to play big sister!
Profits from the GM Project allowed the Parks family to purchase LaPorte Foundry, relocate Parker Manufacturing, and move both families to LaPorte, Indiana. Two years later Michael was followed by a new baby sister, Theresa Dawn. He was so excited that he just sang at the top of his lungs. Theresa was all warm and cuddly. Everybody would climb into Guy's lap when he returned from work. The family was complete when Kevin was born in 1978. Everyone adored him. He was off and moving practically immediately and no one could stifle his energy. Life was good!
The foundry continued to flourish until 1984 when sabotage destroyed the quality of the grey iron. It was shipped all over the United States while Guy was attending to his dying father. Following the closing of the foundry and machine shop, with the encouragement of Janet's father, the Parks family moved to Corona, California, to pursue their first love, teaching, and to be near Janet's dad and stepmom. Guy's mom moved with them, where she could enjoy grandchildren all day long. For twenty three years Guy taught music and math for the Corona-Norco Unified School District at Raney Intermediate School and then at Buena Vista (Lee Pollard) High School and he was extremely happy. Students who had graduated, would stop him on the street to thank him for teaching them.
Guy and Janet retired in 2008. Guy enjoyed his retirement traveling (especially to Zion) with his ever expanding family, worshiping with his church and choir (he was Methodist all his married life serving in almost every capacity). As life became more difficult, going for rides, eating Dairy Queen, playing cards with Janet (cheating sometimes), watching tv, smiling and laughing (EVERY single day), and loving us all, ALWAYS.
Georgianna Kelly
We celebrate the life of Georgianna Kelly, who passed away February 9, 2021.
Georgianna was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She loved telling stories about her childhood. They moved a lot during her early years. Georgianna loved to read and she loved learning new things.
Georgianna met Don, her husband of 58 years, when she was 13 and he was 15. They married shortly after graduation. They had 4 children, Michael, Diana, Dale and Willow. Georgianna loved her family and caring for children.
Georgianna had a full life. She was very active in the Methodist Church, participating in the United Methodist Women, Faith Journey and interfaith work. We will always cherish our memories and feel blessed to have had her all these years.
Many of us remember Georgianna’s beaming smile, which was always present on Sunday mornings. She was a gifted encourager. We all remember her words, “I love you and I appreciate you.”
Georgianna, we miss you. We love you and appreciate you.
Celebration of Life and Memorial for Georgianna Kelly
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:00 am PST
The Kelly family invite us to join them live for a Celebration of Life / Memorial that will begin with a slideshow and some favorite music. Sign the guest book in the chat box. Bring songs and stories to share, a candle and something to light it with (imaginary candles work, too!)
If you click on this link and then click on the heart just below Georgianna's portrait, you’ll get updates and be able to participate remotely.
https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/georgianna-kelly/6729
Georgianna was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She loved telling stories about her childhood. They moved a lot during her early years. Georgianna loved to read and she loved learning new things.
Georgianna met Don, her husband of 58 years, when she was 13 and he was 15. They married shortly after graduation. They had 4 children, Michael, Diana, Dale and Willow. Georgianna loved her family and caring for children.
Georgianna had a full life. She was very active in the Methodist Church, participating in the United Methodist Women, Faith Journey and interfaith work. We will always cherish our memories and feel blessed to have had her all these years.
Many of us remember Georgianna’s beaming smile, which was always present on Sunday mornings. She was a gifted encourager. We all remember her words, “I love you and I appreciate you.”
Georgianna, we miss you. We love you and appreciate you.
Celebration of Life and Memorial for Georgianna Kelly
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 10:00 am PST
The Kelly family invite us to join them live for a Celebration of Life / Memorial that will begin with a slideshow and some favorite music. Sign the guest book in the chat box. Bring songs and stories to share, a candle and something to light it with (imaginary candles work, too!)
If you click on this link and then click on the heart just below Georgianna's portrait, you’ll get updates and be able to participate remotely.
https://www.gatheringus.com/memorial/georgianna-kelly/6729
Pat Harns
We celebrate the life of Patricia Stephens Harns (Pat), who passed away on January 4, 2021. She had long-term health issues but tested positive for COVID-19 prior to her death. The family urges us to be cautious and careful in this time. Pat was born October 3, 1930 in Fort Smith, AK and grew up in Tahlequah, OK. In 1952, she left the area to teach home economics at Rock Springs Junior High School in Wyoming. That’s where she met Jim Harns. They were married in 1955 in Puerto Rico. We all know Pat for her enthusiasm, passion, laughter and her keen mind and wit. An accomplished painter, Pat was very involved in church and community in Salt Lake City, UT. When they moved to Corona, CA, she became a faithful member of the United Methodist Church and was active in the community in Corona. For years, Pat hosted a women’s book club. Pat’s keen mind and interest in matters of faith made her a beloved participant in the Adult Christian Education class at Corona United Methodist. In recent years, she and Jim hosted a monthly Bible study in their home, which grew from five participants to fourteen. Pat loved spending time with her friends at church. We will miss her very much. There are no services set at this time.
Beulah Hensien
We celebrate the life of Beulah Hensien, who passed away December 16, 2020.
Beulah was born in Tower Hill, a small farming community in Illinois. As a young adult she worked at the Henry Ford Plant in Michigan on B-52 Bombers at the beginning of World War II. She was one of the Rosie the Riveter's that worked on the hydraulic systems in the wings. A few years later, she was urged by her younger sister Betty to move to California because the wages were higher. After the war, she met Edward, her husband of 58 years. They had 2 children, Judy and James. Beulah had 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Beulah had a wonderful and healthy life. We will always cherish our memories and feel blessed to have had her all these years. We know she is at peace and in the Arms of our Lord and Savior. Many of us remember Beulah’s gentle smile, which was always present on Sunday mornings. She was gracious, elegant and soft-spoken, but always made everyone feel welcome. Beulah will be missed. There was a viewing and graveside service for family on Friday, January 22nd at Rose Hills mortuary and cemetery.
The Zimprich Family would like to thank all of you for your kind thoughts, prayers and beautiful cards for Beulah. Your thoughtfulness and support are truly appreciated. Blessings to you all, Judy
Beulah was born in Tower Hill, a small farming community in Illinois. As a young adult she worked at the Henry Ford Plant in Michigan on B-52 Bombers at the beginning of World War II. She was one of the Rosie the Riveter's that worked on the hydraulic systems in the wings. A few years later, she was urged by her younger sister Betty to move to California because the wages were higher. After the war, she met Edward, her husband of 58 years. They had 2 children, Judy and James. Beulah had 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Beulah had a wonderful and healthy life. We will always cherish our memories and feel blessed to have had her all these years. We know she is at peace and in the Arms of our Lord and Savior. Many of us remember Beulah’s gentle smile, which was always present on Sunday mornings. She was gracious, elegant and soft-spoken, but always made everyone feel welcome. Beulah will be missed. There was a viewing and graveside service for family on Friday, January 22nd at Rose Hills mortuary and cemetery.
The Zimprich Family would like to thank all of you for your kind thoughts, prayers and beautiful cards for Beulah. Your thoughtfulness and support are truly appreciated. Blessings to you all, Judy