Foothills Sentry May 2021

Foothills Sentry Page 17 May 2021 My name is Pablo, and I’m 1.5 years old. I am finally ready to go to my very special forever home! As a tiny kitten, I was diagnosed with a heart murmur. I’ve been seen by a cardiologist and have medica- tion that I will be on forever. I am happily living in a foster home with other cats, but not all of them appreciate my kitten exuberance. My water bowl must be on a tray, because I play with the water. I like to plant one foot in the bottom of the water bowl while I drink. I enjoy looking out the window and playing with my toys. I like to be picked up and held and carried, but I’m not quite a lap cat. I am very helpful with the chores. I love helping sort the laundry and loading the dryer. I supervise the loading/unloading of the dishwasher. I inspect the con- tents of the refrigerator. Basically, if you open a door -- I am there. So always keep an eye on me. I have pulmonic stenosis and subaortic stenosis; because of this, I have an unknown life expectancy. Every six months, I will need a veterinary exam and ultrasound. If you are interested, please submit an application to Compassionate Animal Rescue for Medical Aid at carmaoc.org . Looking for love Marilyn M. Thompson 1932 - 2021 Marilyn M. Thompson, 88, of Orange, very sadly passed away on Feb. 5, due to complications of COVID-19 pneumonia. Marilyn was born on May 4, 1932 in Harvard, Nebraska to George and Verna Marsh. The family really struggled during the Great Depression and eventually moved to Santa Ana. The youngest of three sisters, Marilyn rode across the country to Southern California with her dad in an old jalopy. She would tell her daughters, years later, that one of her favorite movies, “Paper Moon,” reminded her of the cross-country drive with her dad all those years ago. Bright and energetic, Marilyn graduated from Santa Ana High School. She began working full time at age 18, first as a typist, and then as an accounts clerk for the Orange County Tax Collector- Treasurer. Marilyn met her husband, a young Marine named Don Thompson, at El Morro Beach in Laguna. The couple married in 1951, and lived in Santa Ana and Pasadena. Marilyn and Don had two daughters, Megan and Brooke. On the same day her husband, Don, received his graduate de- gree from Caltech, Marilyn was awarded a “Ph.T.” (“Put Husband Through”) diploma by the wife of the Caltech president. Marilyn, also called “Mow,” was known by her family and friends for her lifelong sense of humor and spirit. Marilyn was an avid reader and pinochle card player, and loved all animals. Marilyn also had an adventurous side, which included parasailing trips and whitewater rafting. In 1988, Marilyn began work- ing for the Diocese of Orange as the employee benefits insurance coordinator. She worked there for over 20 years, and made so many wonderful friends. Marilyn was predeceased by her parents and by her sisters, Mildred Looney and Marjory Young, and also by her niece, Pa- tricia DiCiolla. Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Megan Drake, of Or- ange, and by her daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Steve Howhannesian, of Tustin. Mari- lyn is also survived by her grand- son, Richard Drake, Jr., of Or- ange, and by her niece, Maureen Michel, of Austin, Texas. Amemorial service for Marilyn will be held this summer. Gerald Lee “Jerry” Sandberg 1936-2021 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gerald (Jerry) Lee Sandberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away on March 7, of a non- COVID related illness; he was 85. He was a resident of Orange Park Acres for over 75 years. Jerry was born on Jan. 9, 1936 in Hollywood, California. He at- tended Fairfax High School and went on to study at UCLA, where he received a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Jerry was not only extremely intelligent, he was ar- tistic, skillful at many things, and accomplished a lot in his lifetime. Jerry was a well-respected engineer, a master jeweler, pilot and a successful business owner. He built a seaworthy 26-foot Thunderbird sailboat, sabots, and beautiful wooden kayaks by hand; transformed a school bus into a motor home; designed microchips for various aerospace companies, including the circuitry for the Lunar Landing Module in the 1960s; and managed a thin-film coating company. At the age of 60, he and his wife Nona started Coatings By Sandberg (CBS), an international art glass company that was a first of its kind, and is still thriving today. Jerry and Nona have made a huge impact on the art glass community and have touched the lives of their employees and the artists that use CBS dichroic glass. Jerry loved his job and, thankfully, was physically and mentally able to work until the very end. Jerry had many hobbies. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, flying his Cessna airplane, sailing to Cata- lina, snow skiing, traveling, golf- ing, playing the organ, listening to classical music, designing and creating jewelry, and dancing. He and Nona were semi-professional ballroom dancers and danced reg- ularly with their dance group for many years. Of all the things Jerry created, the most enduring was his 59-year marriage to Nona, resulting in a large family that will continue to admire, respect, revere and love him. We feel blessed and are extremely proud to have been a part of his amazing life and to witness the incredible achievements he brought to this life, his family and his business. Jerry is survived by his wife, Nona, his six children, 11 grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. He leaves behind an incredible legacy that will live on in the lives of those he touched. He will be dearly missed. The Cowboy Easter service returned to Orange Park Acres, April 4, after the coronavirus shut it down last year. A crowd of some 300 people filled the lot and set forth an emergency donut and coffee run after the original supply was depleted. Pastor Larry Day spoke about the nature of man, God, horses and how they relate to each other. His talk followed recitations from Bob and Caroline Torrez, Bruce Ferguson, Sam Day and Jim Oliver. An empty saddle ceremony commemorated the neighbors who had passed in the preceding year. The service ended with a blessing of the animals and music by Margaret Steiner and Stacey McMillan and the No Name Bluegrass Band. Seen above are OPA board members, from left, Lance Mora, Laurel MaldonadoWykes, Sherry Pattanja, Kelley Chaplin, Kathy Bonnaud and Laura Thomas. Larry Day is at the podium. Cowboy Easter brought blessings to all