Jacqueline Garlock

With a heart filled with love, Jacqueline Garlock passed away peacefully in her home on 28 February 2025 at the young age of 78 years. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Known for her creativity, cleverness, and unwavering kindness, Jacqueline touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed.

Born in Portsmouth, England in October 1946, Jacqueline and her Mum and Dad immigrated to the United States of America in November 1957. They were a family of three, carrying only a few precious items (a key, a locket, a pound in their pockets) and a dream in their hearts. Ultimately the family landed in Westchester, California where she graduated from high school, did some modeling, and took acting classes. Jacqueline married twice and had seven dear children. In 1979, Jacqueline and her family moved to Oceanside, California where she lived out the rest of her life. Above all, she loved her family and put her faith in God - "Always Trust in God."

So who was Jacqueline and how can you possibly wrap someone's life into a few mere paragraphs.... Impossible! This certainly will not do her justice, but will be a heartfelt attempt to capture her vivacious personality, passions, and whimsical nature. Of course, those that have been touched by her will smile in recognition as they read through this very short tribute and reflect on her life imprint.

Jacqueline had a passion that kindled hope and imparted a magic that opened infinite possibilities. She loved and appreciated the simple things - the outdoors, the ocean, art, music, singing, laughing, cooking, and walking. She used to walk 7 miles a day, one mile for each of her children. She fondly became known as the walking lady of Oceanside. As her mobility declined she took up other interests to include crafting, writing, drawing, and enjoying various television shows (Monk, Matlock, Mama's Family, Beaver, The Nanny, her nightly lifetime movie...). There was nothing she couldn't do when she put her mind to it....tree removal (as she said, we all remember that), wall papering, painting, and entertaining at her Dad's senior center. She was cleaver and quirky. She loved her car washes, glasses, gloves, paper plates, and a good Pall Mall Gold. She supported and defended her family and always made you smile with her witty humor when you were down in the dumps. She spoke the Queen's English and used words like rubbish, buggered-up, miffed, mad money, and TTFN.... She relished the holidays and birthdays. She deeply loved her grandchildren and was also a very proud great-grandmother. "Nanny" or "Nanniers" always had some extra "pocket money" for her grandchildren.

Most importantly, we must remember that those we have loved live on within us. Jacqueline is part of all whom she touched and will resonate in our hearts, laughs, and stories for generations to come.

"A hint of immortality awaits those who live lives of love...."

So for now I'll end with "See Ya Mom!"

With the greatest love and utmost respect....

We love you Mom!