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Elda Lockhart Obituary
Redding, CA
1924 to 2016
Elda Lockhart was born in San Francisco, CA on February 22, 1924. She passed away in her home on February 15, 2016 one week prior to her 92nd birthday.
She is survived by three children: James Lockhart Jr, Susan Foley and Lorene Gannett; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Elda served in the US Marine Corps from April 1, 1944 to February 27, 1946. She lived in Redding for 65 years and loved it here. She volunteered at St. Joseph's Elementary School; managed the Garden Department at Montgomery Wards for 23 years; was a Pink Lady at Mercy Hospital and a Charter Member of the Rambling A's Model A Club.
Elda was a feisty and spunky lady. Her sense of humor would keep us rolling with laughter. She had a full life which included traveling through out the US and Canada with Jim, her husband, in their 1929 Model A. She was a giving soul and will be missed. Her absence leaves an emptiness that cannot be filled.
Memorial Services are at Redding Cemetery, 1275 Continental Street in Redding at 10:00 am on Friday, March 4.
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Lavenia Koot
March 1, 2016
I remember her with fondness as a fellow volunteer at Mercy Guild. Guild Historian
Jim Solie
February 29, 2016
One of my fondest memories of Elda was the times she would bring my family a plate of raviolis that she would bring back from her visits to her family up in Weed. They were the best tasting raviolis that I have ever had in my life. She was always a great friend to our family. After my father passed away, Elda always made sure my mom was doing okay. We will all miss her. She was a great lady.
buddy carson
February 28, 2016
god has you in his arms now,he will love you and care for you now and forever.
Jimmy Krieger
February 28, 2016
I first met the Lockhart family when I was a little kid. We moved in down the street from them. The whole family were nice people. I am sorry for your sorrows.
Bud and Tina Carson
February 28, 2016
A woman of compassion,who loved her family, with a sense of humor many will miss. So very glad to have known her. She will be sorely missed.
February 27, 2016
we know eldas daughter loreen, but never met elda but heard wonderful things about her. Marilyn & marsh callen. in sympathy & love you loreen.
Christine Berge
February 26, 2016
I first met Elda as Mrs. Lockhart, Lorene's mom. That was in the 50s when Lorene and I were in elementary school. I reconnected with the family our freshman year in high school. Elda was always kind to all of us girls and made us feel at home. She was a great lady and witty throughout her lifetime. She will be greatly missed by her family.
Barbara (Lewis) Haley
February 24, 2016
I was in my first year at Shasta College during the Fall of 1965 and got a job at Wards. Elda made my first job a delight. We hauled a lot of steer manure together and she taught me love plants. I have not seen her for 45+ years. I am so please she had a long and full life. I am sorry for your loss of this delightful lady.
Barbara (Lewis) Haley
February 24, 2016
I was a 1st year college student and got a job at Wards in the garden department. Elda was so kind and made my first job a delight. We hauled a lot of steer manure together and she taught me to love plants. I haven't seen her in 45 years. I am so pleased she had a long and full life. I am sorry for your loss of this delightful lady.
Shannon Preisendorfer
February 24, 2016
I worked with Elda at Wards during the '70's. She was so informative, spunky and a joy to be around! I still have recipe cards for her favorite dishes to bring to the company potlucks that she wrote out for me. What a wonderful lady and legacy. A pleasure to have known and worked with her. Sincere condolences to her family. Shannon(Cantrell) Preisendorfer
Jaime Meredith
February 24, 2016
Incredible lady that was excellent at her word puzzles! They had the best tangerine tree in town, if she would part with them:-)
brandon splawn
February 24, 2016
Sean,Cindy I'm so sorry for your lost she will be missed!!!
Sue Lockhart/Lee
February 24, 2016
She was my one constant in my young life. I came to look to her for guidance, acceptance and ultimately love. I loved and respected her then and love, respect and miss her now.
Donna Townsend
February 24, 2016
You are very missed and very loved.
Heide Rocco
February 24, 2016
Elda was a beautiful lady, it takes a strong woman to raise a wonderful family. Foley family is close to my heart, my love and condolences.
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