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Mary Jo Wendorff

Mary Jo "Jody" Wendorff passed away on April 11, 2017. She was born in Ohio
on June 3, 1928 and eventually settled in Southern California with her husband, Dr. Ted Wendorff, and their four children; Teri, Judi, Todd and Dave. Jody loved her children, their spouses, her 15 grandkids and three great grandchildren more than anything. She had a deep and abiding faith in God which she sought to live out every day. Jody loved her friends, loved people, and generously volunteered her time to those in need in our community. If you had the privilege of meeting her, she was the life of the party and lit up the room. She was fun, daring, adventurous and elegant all at the same time. Her grandchildren adored her and she never missed an opportunity to attend a special event for anyone in her family. She was up for almost anything and even into her late 80's played golf and bridge several times a week, went to the Red Onion and out to Palm Desert. Amazingly, she never seemed to age. She stayed young to her very last step on this earth. She went out the way she lived her life, full of joy and with a bold tenacity to live through pain and hardship for another glorious day with her family and friends, and with an absolute assurance that the Lord was waiting for her the moment she took her last breath. This life ended and her eternal life began. She will be greatly missed. A celebration service will be held on Monday, April 24 at 11 AM in the Norris Pavilion, 501 Indian Peak Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits

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Published by Daily Breeze on Apr. 20, 2017.

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Melanie Real

August 21, 2017

Dear Judi and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you be surrounded and comforted by the love of family and friends during this challenging time.
With sincere sympathy,

April 24, 2017

Jody always had a smile on her face and she was very sweet to be around. I remember growing up with the Wendorff family, she was always the life of the party.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jody Stewart Benton

April 22, 2017

She was my sister in Christ and we were baptised together in the
Jordan River in Israel. We traveled together, skied together, played
Tennis and golf, and prayed together. We will spend eternity
Together. A loving friend...Bonnie Toll McClain

April 20, 2017

It was a joy to know Jody in Bible Study! She will be missed, but a joy to know where she is, in His arms!

Bill and Bev Bailey
Lomita, CA

Jeff and Twyla Burger

April 20, 2017

So very very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. -Jeff, Twyla, Lilah and Willow Burger

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