Gerry K. Mueller

Gerry Mueller of Los Osos passed from the loving arms of her family Sunday evening, Sept. 26, 2010. She will be a forever young 64. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Hideo and Yukie Kawano and graduated from the University of Hawaii. She married Jay, a friend from UH in 1968, after stubborn fate directed that they meet once again by chance in Santa Barbara. They returned to Hawaii for a while after the birth of their son, Erik. Their daughter, Miki was born in Hawaii. A return to California led the family to their beloved Central Coast, where they settled in Baywood Park. Gerry worked at Cuesta College prior to joining the support staff at Cal Poly President''s office in1984. A dedicated employee, she was beloved by her coworkers and colleagues - she retired from Cal Poly in February 2008. Gerry was a member of the Krewe of Sybarites in Mardi Gras of San Luis Obispo for the past eight years, served on the Kouncil of Krewes and was Queen for the 2006 season. Retirement allowed her to spend more time with her grandchildren, volunteer tirelessly at Los Osos Library and probably best of all, discover her inner artist with classes at Cuesta Emeritus and San Luis Adult Schools. Her greatest love in art was to make original and altered books and fused glass pieces. She loved to cook and always sought out new ideas and recipes. A gentle supportive soul, Gerry was loved by many and remembered for her radiant smile. Ger is survived by her husband, Jay; son, Erik Mueller and daughter in-law Jenny Carcia of Petaluma, Calif.; daughter, Michelle "Miki" and son-in-law Ken Allen of Novato, Calif.; grandchildren Kayla and Colby Allen; brother, Wil and sister-in-law, Jewel Kawano of Honolulu; and mother-in-law, Theresa Mueller of Morro Bay. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Email lovetokayak@charter.net for information. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Los Osos Library, www.losososlibraryfriends.org.