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Penny Ann Balicki

1947 - 2019

Penny Ann Balicki obituary, 1947-2019, Ventura, CA

Penny Balicki Obituary

Penny Ann Balicki

Ventura - Penny Ann Balicki, 72, of Ventura, California passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, in her home in Ventura. Penny was born in San Diego, California to Henry and Lois (Sally) Balicki on February 26, 1947.

She attended Hueneme High School in Port Hueneme, CA and graduated in 1965. She went on to earn a degree in Home Economics from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Penny's passion in life was the ocean, but more specifically, surfing. Her friends would call her the "Original Gidget", sometimes walking miles with her longboard under her arm to surf at Silver Strand beach when she was 17 years old. She also enjoyed travelling, gardening and anything to do with animals. She was given the title of Living Treasure in 2004, an honor and award bestowed upon her by the Ojai Rotary Club for her work with Help of Ojai and her endless community work.

Penny is survived by her daughter, Brandee Cate, son-in-law, Bill Cate both of Rock Hill, SC, granddaughter, Olivia Cate of Laramie, Wyoming, brother, Dan Balicki of San Luis Obispo, sister, Kathleen Messecar of Ventura, brother Bruce Balicki, sister-in-law, Jana Balicki both of Clearwater, FL, nephew, Nate Balicki of San Luis Obispo, niece, Meg Balicki, of Harlem, NY, nieces Savannah and Morgan Balicki of Clearwater, FL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SPAN, 110 N Olive St., #B, Ventura, CA 93001. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Los Robles Home Health Services, Hospice Care and to her 4 very special caregivers who treated her with dignity and love in her final weeks. Her family and friends send this special mermaid off into the beautiful blue ocean to live the rest of her life among gods sea creatures.

A celebration of life will be held in the future at a location and date to be determined. Arrangements are under the direction of JOSEPH P. REARDON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 757 E. Main Street, Ventura.

Published by Ventura County Star on Jun. 23, 2019.
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I miss you Penny. You were my inspiration to life. I miss your humor, your zest for life, and your smiles. Loves you my friend
Marlene Wait

Marlene Wait

June 17, 2023

Penny, May your smiles and love surround us as you reside in your heavenly home. I miss you.

Marlene Wait

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June 17, 2022

I miss you my beautiful friend. Memories of you flutter around my being whenever I see the ocean!
Marlene Wait

Marlene Wait

Friend

June 17, 2021

I am so sad to see this! As others have said, I too lost contact with Penny. I worked with her for at least six or seven years at Security Pacific Bank/Bank of America in the 1990's in Ojai. She was always charming, witty, and delightful to be around. She was someone who epitomized 'beautiful inside and out!' The staff and customers at the bank all loved her. I knew that she also worked for ARC and even traveled to other countries at times to help with Special Education. She dearly loved her daughter...and I know she loved all of her family. God bless! I have missed Penny for years and have the hope of seeing my friend again one day...a real angel!

Jeane Carter

April 24, 2020

Met Penny at Hollywood by the Sea, Silverstrand Beach, Oxnard CA., maybe in 1963. I had been living in the Philippines and had just moved to Oxnard. I knew no one! As I walked the beach I saw a group of people surround a young woman who was sitting on the sand. She had hurt her ankle and was in discomfort/pain. I stopped to speak with her then asked if she could wiggle her toes...she did so. Then I asked if she could move her foot up/down and side to side. She was afraid it was broken. All ended well but I did not see Penny again until late 1970 when we both worked together at VCAR, Camarillo. She was a very sweet person.....Her voice was sweet and her approach to people was genuinely gentle. Sending her love.....Aloha Penny !

Jim Tanner

Friend

July 6, 2019

I loved Penny. She was a dear friend who supported me so well at a difficult time in my life. Sadly we had been out of touch, but I thought of her often and fondly. My loss that I didn't keep in touch. I will miss knowing she is on the planet.

Judith Johnson Martinez

June 27, 2019

Penny may you Rest In Peace in the arms of our Almighty. Condolences to your family and friends.

Rosie Whipple

June 24, 2019

Dear loved ones of Penny,
I am so sorry to read of my friends passing.
We had not talked for several years but My thoughts always wandered to Penny. She and I worked for VCAR in 1975-76. She was a joy to all who worked with her. Penny was kind, loving, and somewhat a mystery, always searching! I would like it very much if some one in the family would text me. I love Penny. [email protected]
I am sorry for your loss. Marlene Wait ....

Marlene Wait

June 23, 2019

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