R. Isabelle Chenoweth

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R. Chenoweth Obituary

R. Isabelle Chenoweth, R.N. Resident of Concord 82 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 25, 2007. She is survived by her three children, William (Bill) of Las Vegas, NV; Regina (Gina) of Concord, CA; & Susan (Sue) of Lompico, CA; and her younger sister, Shirley Lytle of Live Oak, FL. A 1947 graduate of the University of Maryland's Nursing Program. The same year, Isabelle married William (Bill) G. Chenoweth, who preceded her in death in 1958). In 1954, Isabelle, began working in the then Concord Community Hospital (now John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus). She worked in many capacities, including floor nurse, charge nurse, operating room nurse, In-service Director, and in her last years of active nursing, CCU and ICU nurse. Isabelle retired from active nursing a year after being elected to the Mt. Diablo Medical Center Board of Directors in 1993. Isabelle was the first nurse elected to this position, and was a member of the Board until her retirement in 2006. Isabelle's strong beliefs in professionalism and involvement led her to join, & subsequently lead, many professional and charitable organizations including: California Nurses Association (pre-unionization), American Nurses Association, Zonta International, Parliamentarians, Mt. Diablo Medical Center Board of Directors, Mt. Diablo Hospital Foundation, Mt. Diablo Medical Center Chaplain's Committee, Candy Stripers at Mt. Diablo Medical Ctr., Community Health Foundation, Share, Western Healthcare Credit Union, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Monument Community Partnership, the League of Women Voters, Boy Scouts, 4-H & Toastmasters. A Vigil for R. Isabelle Chenoweth will be held at Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Concord on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 6:00pm, with visitations beginning at 4:00pm. The funeral mass will be Friday, May 4, 2007 at 11:30 with a reception at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Memorial donations can be made in honor of R. Isabelle Chenoweth to the Nursing Scholarship at California State University, Concord Campus, Department of Nursing, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road-LB138, Concord, CA 94521 Ouimet Bros. Chapel 925-682-4242

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Apr. 29, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for R. Chenoweth

10 Entries

Su Gange

May 9, 2007

Gina, Sue, Bill - while I never met your mom in person, I did speak to her on the phone several times. She was a always friendly and a little feisty (which was so much fun). I know you and all of her friends will miss her. My thoughts are with you.

Grace Ellis

May 7, 2007

Gina, Sue, and Bill
Remeber the good times and you won't be lonely...she is close by.
I miss her too.

Margaret (Chappie) Chapman

May 4, 2007

per request here are the addresses of your mothers friends:
Nadine Montgomery
144 Holm Rd. #62
Watsonville CA 95076
Jane Pratt
P.O. Box 27
Fall River Mills, CA 96028
Millie Kelley
1750 Eureka Rd. Apt. 42
Roseville, CA 95661-7736

Joan Lee-Bridgman

May 2, 2007

Isabelle and I have been exchanging Christmas cards for the past 25-30 years. I always looked forward to her card. It gave me a smile. I remember her fondly from the days growing up in Concord. I will miss her. Keep your memories and she will never truly be gone. She will live in your hearts forever. Love. Joan Lee-Bridgman

Tim Fowlar

May 1, 2007

Isabelle was like a second mother to me, growing up. She was always there with a warm heart and a firm hand...and a bar of soap, if we got a little too mouthy.

She was fair and strong and had one of the biggest hearts of anyone I have ever met. She was truly one of a kind and will never be forgotten.

She gave her all to her two loves. Her children and her work. She was always the first to help in an emergency and dedicated her life to the care and healing of others.

We were all privileged to know this magnificent woman.

To my other family, Bill, Gina and Sue, my love and fondest of memories of your (our) mom, Isabelle.

Tim (Ymmit) her pet name for me.

Doug Scott

May 1, 2007

I wish to extend my condolences and sympathies to all of Mrs Chenoweth's family. I remember her fondly from when I was dating her daughter, Sue, many years ago.

Patricia Koonce

April 30, 2007

I met your Mom through Mt. D Board of Directors. She had a quick wit and I enjoyed the many stories that she would tell me about Gina. I will miss her and my deepest sympathies to the her family.

Pat Koonce

Sharon Heath

April 30, 2007

When I was a very young woman and wanted to be a nurse, I called Isabelle to get her advice. Needless to say, she led me in the right direction. After 39 years as a nurse, I remember her fondly and will always value her wisdom. She was such a wonderful example to follow.

Lucille Sterling

April 29, 2007

Isabelle was a kind and caring nurse
and her professional standards were
exceptional, I knew her through work-
ing with California Nurses Association,
also as a delegate from Region Nine to
many ANA conventions. She will be greatly missed.

Susan Turner

April 29, 2007

I only knew Mrs. Chenoweth through our conversations about the health care district, but she was always concerned about her duties in making sure the district was run properly. She was always sweet and kind when she asked questions and helping her was always something that I enjoyed doing. She will be missed.

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