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Wallace Laven Obituary

Wallace Earl Laven , aka Amanda Harley; Age 85 June 27, 1926 - February 27, 2012 Actress, singer, dancer; guardian ad litem. Much beloved wife and mother of the late Arnold Laven, daughter Barbara Laven, and son Larry Laven. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Rennie Skepner and nephew Bradley Skepner. She shared genuine mutual friendships with her caregivers, Betty Rodriquez and Maria Solis, and especially with her dear friend and caregiver, Ofelia Banuelos and close friend Maria Nava. She was adored by all her ?adopted? grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Bernie Nava, Christopher Taylor, Tabitha Taylor, Alma Solis, Jose Solis, Cynthia Ramirez, and Monica Alaya. We will always love and keep you close in our hearts, Mom, as you kept all of us. You were a rare and wonderful person. We will miss you so very much. There will be no funeral or memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Arthritis Foundation, The Alzheimer?s Association, or to a charity of your choice.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 4, 2012.

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ED

February 28, 2025

WALLY, IT'S BEEN SO MANY YEARS NOW AND THERE ARE ONLY TWO OR THREE OF US LEFT FROM OUR GENERATION. SORRY TO WRITE THIS ALL IN CARS, BUT i CAN'T READ THE SMALL PRINT HERE ANY MORE.

Ed

February 27, 2024

I still think of you regularly, wally.

David

February 19, 2024

Your gentleness on screen soothes my heart.
Thoughts to your family

Ed

February 27, 2023

Wally, another year has passed and there are so few of us left.

Ed

February 26, 2022

I still miss seeing you Wally.

Ed Dahlem

February 26, 2021

As the years have passed, Wally, I still think of you often.

Ed Dahlem

February 27, 2020

You are still missed.

Brenda Starkweather

March 14, 2012

My mother Sandra Boswell Starkweather spoke so highly of Wally. It is indeed a sad day for all. May she rest in peace!!

March 11, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about the death of my cousin, Wally. I have wonder what happened to her. After Arnold died, we heard no more.
She would call me several times a year. I miss talking to her about our family.
Sandra Boswell Starkweather, (York, PA)

Ed Dahlem

March 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I thought that we would visit together again before this day came.

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