EULA TOWNSEND Obituary

EULA TOWNSEND

Eula was born July 20, 1943 in Antioch, CA. She was the daughter of Haskel E. and Louise Combs.

Eula is survived by her husband, Charles Townsend of Oroville, CA; her mother, Louise Combs of Roseburg, OR; two daughters, Penny Favaloro of Antioch, CA, and Cynthia Townsend of Moses Lake, WA; two sisters, Wanda Gaston of Roseburg, OR and Kathy Rhyne of Oroville, CA; a brother, Dennis Combs of Roseburg, OR; five grandchildren, Nicholas and Christian Favaloro, both of Antioch, CA, Dana and Charlie Green both of Rosevile, CA, and Gary Genthner Jr. of Moses Lake, WA. She was preceded in death by her father, Haskel E. Combs.

Eula was a member of Palermo Bible Family Church in Palermo, CA. Eula served 52 years in church ministry, specializing in music as a pianist and organist, piano teacher, Bible teacher and children's choir director in various churches in the East and South Bay Area.

Eula made her home in Brentwood, Gilroy, and later in Oroville at retirement.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2009 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Scheer Memorial Chapel, 2410 Foothill Blvd., Oroville and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Palermo Family Bible Church in Palermo.

Friends and family may call Scheer Memorial Chapel at 530-533-5255 for more information.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for EULA TOWNSEND

8 Entries

Penny Favaloro

October 23, 2020

Thinking about you so much lately, Mom. So many changes in our family: two great grandchildren, your grandchildren progressing in their individual adult lives successfully. Yes, I've been thru many changes also since your passing. I've learned more patience during the changes in the world and looked to your example as to handle physical hardships with grace. You would be so proud of Horace. He's stood by my side and helped me to accomplish the many hard tasks I've had to complete this past year as always. He is indeed a great blessing to our family. Missing you & Dad.

Dana Green

July 6, 2010

Still missing my Mehmeh so much. Love you always!

Penny Favaloro

July 18, 2009

Mom was involved in many activities both church & school thru out her life--
Church pianist & organist
Wrote music including an original song
Created & led pre-teen church youth choir & group
Bible school teacher
Room mother @ school
Sewed Letterette uniforms @ Edna Hill
Worked retail & later became a notary

I was amazed @ her memorial at how many people came up to me and told me she was their best friend. She touched so many lives both young & old. She always had words of encouragement & always had time to 'just talk'. During her illness over the past several months, I began to understand what it was going to be like to miss her as she was starting to have problems w/her hearing due to the chemo & radiation & could not last on the phone like she would always do before. It was not unusual for her to spend an hour plus on the phone w/me. Longer if I was actually having a problem!

I MISS YOU MOM

Dana Green

July 16, 2009

My Grandma known as Mehmeh, who provided much love, guidance and wisdom to her granddaughter when she needed it most. Mehmeh always knew what to say in times of need, sometimes without even knowing it. We where ALL so important to her. I will never forget what she told me when her battle with cancer began; "Dana, if I beat this I get to spend more time with my family, but if god takes me, I get to go to Heaven. So, I win either way!"

I LOVE YOU MEHMEH!!!

Matt Stephens

July 15, 2009

Aunt Kathy's son says the following:

"Aunt Do-Duh in Heaven with a new body" and "I Duh-Do Aunt Do-Duh".

Penny Favaloro

July 14, 2009

No one can ever replace the specialness of a mother in your heart--especially when she devoted her life to the entire wellbeing, both physically & spiritually, to my sister & I. The sacrifices, joy, concern, and total involvement she made can never be repaid only honored & returned in kind to our own children. Her grandchildren were her special joy--all boys, Nick & Christian of Antioch, Charlie of Roseville, Gary Jr. of WA; & a special blessing, one granddaughter, Dana of Roseville. Her life was constantly filled by the love of serving God thru her music which she shared & taught wherever she went. I was grateful to be by her side thru her last days & felt it an honor not only to have her as my mother but also as my best friend. I knew I had indeed been blessed to have her as a teacher, mentor, & example of womanhood & motherhood. I mourn the loss of her presence but look forward to our reunion as I have no doubt that she already has a new song.
By the way, even tho Eula was born in Antioch she was a Brentwood resident for the majority of her life.

Kathy Rhyne

July 13, 2009

My sister and friend.

My prayer partner

One who made me laugh, shared funny moments, and jokes.

Taught me music,the things of God, and His Holy Word.

You took me to Vacation Bible School when I was 10 years old and there I realized that I needed the Lord.

The Mouthpiece and Servant of the Lord who dwelt in the House of the Lord and was furnished unto good works.

I will see you again...via the resurection/Rapture...that blessed event and looking for the blessed Hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

"I Love You Eula"

Wanda Gaston

July 9, 2009

Eula was my sister here on earth and also in the hereafter. It just doesn't get any better than that.There will be alot of rejoicing when we meet up again!!

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