Isabelle Ritchie Hawley, 94, passed away March 3, 2014 with family by her side. She was born Nov. 12, 1919 in Inverallochy, Scotland to James and Helen MacGlashan Ritchie.
She was greeted into eternity by her husband of almost 72 years,
Gilbert Pierce Hawley.
Isabelle graduated from Venice High School, in Venice, CA and attended business school in Santa Monica, CA. Pierce and Isabelle were married April 30, 1941 in the St. George, Utah LDS Temple and made their first home in Mar Vista, CA. Having spent many years as a Medical Receptionist, Isabelle enjoyed her final working years in partnership with her husband as Custodians for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Simi Valley, CA and Gridley, CA. Upon retiring they served an LDS mission in Atlanta, Georgia. Isabelle was active in her Church, always serving valiantly in a variety of positions and responsibilities.
Isabelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pierce; her parents; her brother, Louis Ritchie; a son, Steven Hawley; infant daughter, Marilynn Hawley; and one great- grandchild, Gianna Lyon.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Hawley (Sharon) of Rosemount, MN; daughters Marylee Hammerstrom (Tom) of Midvale, UT and Laurel Stubblefield (Lewis) of Yuba City, CA; as well as 24 grandchildren and 68 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services, under the direction of Bishop Michael Davis, will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints, 1470 Buttehouse Rd., Yuba City, CA, with burial to follow at Sutter Cemetery.
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Condolences to all of Isabelle's family. But I am happy that Isabelle and Pierce are together forever.
Carolyn Kuhnen
March 9, 2014
To my best friend Izzy, oh how I loved you from the first time I saw you. We had so many good laughs together. I know you are so happy to be with Peirce and Steve again and I smile at that thought but that doesn't mean I won't miss the way we recently connected and were able to visit again. I always loved hearing your "jolly" little voice. forever positive. You were my Angel on earth and now my Heavenly Angel. Please tell Pierce how much he is loved and missed also. Thanks again for doing what you did for my Susie. I will never forget that day and how you were my heros once again. I loved that her final ride was in a "Mercedes" she deserved that and you made it possible. My memories are many and all bring a smile to my face as the tears flow. Thank you for loving my family as your own and give Shyrl a hug and kiss from us. You will forever be my sunshine. Goodbye my little friend but only for a short time. Thank you to her loving family as well. You have my heart.
Gloria Huff
March 8, 2014
My Aunt Isabelle. Always a smile, a giggle, a laugh would be abound when she was around. The twinkle in her eyes, you knew there was a little bit of spunk dwelling there. She always had a kind word for me, and a sincere desire to know "how are you doing". So many wonderful memories of she and my Uncle Pierce. A bustling house with kids going here and there. Thanksgiving and Uncle Pierce mixing his famous Fudge. She leaves a legacy of true love only to greet the LOVE of her life,
Uncle Pierce. May peace be with her family. A reunion "a party" in Heaven I know has greeted her arrival. Love and condolences! Cousin Karen
March 8, 2014
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