Hope died peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 17, 2016, at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center, Redding. She was born in Los Angeles on May 20, 1937, to George and Eileen Daly Harney. Hope joined older brothers Richard and David to complete the family.
Hope's father was a cartoonist for Walt Disney. After the Second World War, when Hope was in the 3rd grade, her family moved to Marysville, CA, for her father to pursue his career as an architect/ artist. Hope was an excellent student and attended Notre Dame Elementary School and Notre Dame High School in Marysville. Hope went to college at UCLA and at UC Berkeley.
In 1958, Hope married Richard (Dick) Stubbe and they had five children: Shannon (Ray), Shawn (Steve), Susan, Sara (Chuck), Barrett (Melisa), and 13 grandchildren: Andrew, Maggie, Holly, Molly, Rachel, Tess, Sarah, Erin, Claire, Jack, Charlotte, Jasper and Owen.
With a strong work ethic, a keen appreciation for excellent customer service, and an artistic eye, Hope was a natural at her successful career in retail and in home decorating. She also felt a calling and responsibility to volunteer in the performing arts, with seniors, the Catholic Church, and the Democratic Party.
In 1995, Hope married Paul Brewer. They enjoyed every moment of their 21 years of marriage. They first met as children in Marysville, CA, nearly 70 years ago. This long-term history created a deep bond between Hope and Paul. Paul was the love of Hope's life and devoted to her beyond words.
During Hope's retirement years, she and Paul lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Lake County, CA. During this time, Hope rekindled her hobby of painting, and she and Paul enjoyed volunteering, traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren. Family was Hope's greatest joy and is her proud legacy.
Hope is preceded in death by her parents, George and Eileen Harney, and her brothers Richard and David.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Marysville, California, on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mercy Foundation North in Redding or St. Anthony's Dining Room in San Francisco.
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My most sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Hope. What a great name and I'm sure live expressing that to people the feeling of Hope. Please keep in mind the following g words by John 5:28 to help you thru these times
November 30, 2016
Paul,Shannon, Sara, Susan,Shawn and Barrett and all that loved our Hope so much help,please know all our love and prayers are with you as you begin the journey of healing.
We know she's in heaven with all her family.
Love, Brian and Cathy Harney
November 30, 2016
Paul: I am so sorry to hear about Hope. I remember her as an Upper classman at Notre Dame Hi.
Marilyn (Hamma)Miller, 530-541-8213
Marilyn (Hamma) Miller Miller
November 28, 2016
Dear Paul, I am so sorry to read of Hope's passing.You have my sincere condolences. Your families will be in my prayers. I wish I had known that you were here in Redding, as Redding is once again my home. I called my sister and let her know as well. Marilyn lives in
South Lake Tahoe. Stephanie Hamma Griffin, 530-605-0830
November 28, 2016
With deepest sympathy, may the power of prayer ease your sorrow, give you peace and provide much comfort for you during this difficult time. (Matthew 21:22)
D. Wilmington-California
November 28, 2016
Paul, I am so sorry to hear of Hope's passing. I think of you often and recall our period of friendship with great fondness.
Wes Branaman
November 27, 2016
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