Harriet Hughes

1937 - 2018

Harriet Hughes obituary, 1937-2018, Dana Point, CA

Harriet Hughes

1937 - 2018

Harriet Hughes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 21, 2018.
Harriet Marbach Hughes, age 81, of Dana Point, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2018. Harriet was born June 2, 1937 in Chicago, IL. to Ernest and Elizabeth (Diehl) Marbach. She graduated from Amundsen High School in 1955 and UCLA in 1960. She married Roland Hughes on November 11th, 1962; they had two children, Greg (Kay) Hughes and Valerie (Jim) Stephens. Following Roland's ordination into the Presbyterian Church they served many congregations during their 43 years together notably in Newbury Park and S. Korea. Harriet was an exceptionally talented and vibrant Pastor's wife with a quick wit and inspirational truths. Harriet received her Master's in Counseling and became a Licensed Therapist. She was widowed on May 2, 2004 and moved to Dana Point in 2007. She was determined to make every day good. She was an active leader at San Clemente Presbyterian Church and passionate about missions, even helping build homes in Mexico at 76! She was a wonderful mother and devoted grandmother. She's survived by her brother, Herbert Marbach, 2 children, 6 grandchildren, 3 nieces and 2 nephews.Memorial Service will be Saturday, September 29 that 3:00 at Malibu Presbyterian Church, 3324 Malibu Canyon Rd, Malibu.

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Jacqueline Argento Pontius

December 7, 2018

I just learned today 12/7/18, of Harriet's passing! I listened online to her son Greg's sermon from last Sunday where he shared in his sermon he had lost his mother this year. Harriet was a gift from God to me in my time of need, in the 80's she guided me in raising my 3 now adult kids myself and I have a success story because of her role in my life, at the toughest time in my life she was there for me! I look forward to seeing her when I get to Heaven. I would have been at her service if I had known. I trust her daughter Valerie is doing OK cause I know Harriet loved her family dearly. I live in Camarillo and have volunteered at Los Robles Regional Medical Center for more than ten years. Sending my love to all her family! Jacqueline Argento Pontius

Deborah Mayhew

September 28, 2018

It was an honor to first work with Harriet when she was our Pastor Nominating Committee co-liaison...then on Committee on Ministry and in Los Ranchos Presbytery. I know I speak for many others when I express my deep sadness at her passing, and my gratefulness for her loving service to us all.

Linda Flatley

September 25, 2018

God rest her soul. I served with Harriet on PCUSA presbytery committees. She was compassionate and wise. She will missed.

Donald Travis

September 21, 2018

I have known her through the Presbyterian Church but more so as the Mom of a former pastor of ours, Greg. Nora and I wanted to acknowledge her passing. Our prayers are with the family. What a wonderful lady!

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