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ANNE ELIZABETH GAW

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Gaw, Anne Elizabeth, age 77, left us on November 21, 2012. Beloved by many and the best mom in the world, she is survived by her 3 children, Elizabeth Finney (Adam), Carolyn Little (Edward), and Jonathan Gaw (Amanda), and her 4 grandchildren, Patrick Dennis (Akima), Shannon Finney, Emily Little, and Thomas Finney. Anne also leaves behind by her brother, Walter Parks (Elizabeth). Anne was a long time resident of Fullerton where she taught Elementary and Junior High School for many years. She was also a woodworker, creating beautiful Christmas tree ornaments, and an artist, who displayed her works in local galleries. In retirement she was active with the Friends of the Fullerton Public Library and the Fullerton Arboretum.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 11:00 Lindendale, Fullerton at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: "All the Arts for all the Kids" 1401 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833, a local charity supporting art in the Fullerton Elementary School District.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 30, 2012.

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Karen Cheng

January 23, 2020

Mrs. Gaw was my 4th grade teacher at Sunset Lane and she encouraged me to become an avid reader, kind to my fellow students and that it was not only ok to be myself, but to be proud of being me. I still have my 4th grade copy of Where the Red Fern Grows that we read in her class. There is always that one teacher who believes in you and gives you the confidence to be the best version of yourself. For me, that teacher was Mrs. Gaw. Thank you Mrs. Gaw.

Monica Kirkland

November 21, 2013

In my heart, I knew she had passed, but I didn't want to acknowledge it. Anne was so special to me. We were roommates at San Jose State College and reconnected when we both had children. I loved her. Monica Kirkland (Parenti)

Martha Leonard

January 29, 2013

So sorry for the passing of your mother and grandmother. I wish I had a picture of her so I could have put it in the Friends of the Library Newsletter. It so sad time goes by all too soon before we reallly get to know people. How interesting she did woodworking. I took classes in it but never knew others who liked it too. I would have loved to have talked to her about her hobby.How she will be missed.

Carolyn Little

December 14, 2012

I love you Mom

Ann Rawlins Gallagher

December 3, 2012

I cherish many happy memories of my friend,Anne. We met in Sunday School when we were first graders. Our friendship continued to the present. She even visited us at our home here in Washington State a few years ago. I will miss her. Ann Rawlins Gallagher

Pam Montgomery

November 30, 2012

Anne was a great friend and a great teacher who cared about each one of her students. I was having trouble getting my boys to read. She said give them something they will enjoy, back then it was Mad Magazine. Today they are all avid readers and one is a high school teacher. Thank you Anne. Rest in peace...............

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