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1931

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2023

Bobbie Thompson Karr Gorzeman Obituary

Chloe has three daughters, Kristy, Vicki, and Terri. She has four bonus children, Steve, Curtis, Julie, and Scott. She has many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Chloe was born in Bokchito, Oklahoma, and moved to California when her family moved West. She graduated from Bell Gardens High School, and then attended Pasadena College. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with her bachelor's degree.

She spent her adult life dedicating her time and love to many organizations benefitting children. She was the Executive Director for the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation. She was actively involved with her volunteer work with the Women's Club of Cypress.
Chloe was a member of the Los Alamitos Medical Center Auxiliary and spent tireless hours volunteering there. She was awarded for those multiple hours of volunteer work yearly. She was the founder and owner of Karr and Associates in Cypress and continued her work dedicated to children, raising funds for National Charity Organizations.

Chloe passed away less than two months shy of her ninety second birthday. She was a brilliant tapestry of altruistic and personal endeavors.
She tirelessly supported causes close to her heart. She was always eager and ready to lend time and resources to improve her community, especially those involving children. She had a zest for reading, a joy for her dogs, and most of all the unselfish love for her family, especially her grandchildren. She will leave a big gap with her support for Cypress and sorely missed by her love for her family and friends who she loved unconditionally.

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Published by Event-News Enterprise from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2023.

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Joyce Bailey

June 27, 2024

Chloe was our neighbor for over forty years. I have many fond memories of our chats and times together. She was probably the most kind & caring person I have ever known. She loved her gardening and her pets and was always interested in learning something new. She was an active volunteer in our community and was always eager to share or lend a helping hand. I know she is doing her best to organize and help in any way she can among the angels she has joined. I love you Chloe. You will always be in my memories & heart. Love Joyce (& Don) Bailey

Gini Roney

October 18, 2023

To the many folks that Chloe "Auntie" met during her nearly 92 years, I'm sure instinctively knew that she was a sweet soul, beautiful inside & out. Auntie's sweetness & kindness seemed to be immeasurable. I'm sure as well that those of us lucky enough to have her in our lives were also aware that we were in the presence of grace & brilliance. Auntie's compassion & unconditional love & acceptance went beyond any earthly bounds. Those of us who were lucky enough to be a part of her family & be graced with her presence & never-ending devotion will find it easy to carry on that grace in our hearts & extend it in her love & in her memory to all we meet. Save me a seat Auntie, because I know you are an honored guest in Heaven & that your undying Love will always shine through in the memories of the delightful & many heartfelt conversations we had when times in my life were dark, you brought me to the light. Forever grateful in your grace & I'll always remember the saying "it's better to light a candle then curse the darkness". Love you to the moon & back.

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