Pauline Cullen

1931 - 2021

Pauline Cullen obituary, 1931-2021, Riverside, CA

Pauline Cullen

1931 - 2021

BORN

1931

DIED

2021

Pauline Cullen Obituary

Published by The Press-Enterprise on Jun. 20, 2021.
November 26, 1931 - June 15, 2021 A wonderful loving person who touched the lives of all. Thoughtful, caring, and dedicated to her family and friends. Proud Italian descendant of John and Mary Stella. Born and raised in Columbia, UT with her brothers Laurence and George, along with sisters Mary, Tressa, and Rose. Graduated from Carbon High School where she excelled in academics and was crowned Homecoming Queen. Married Don Cullen July 19, 1952 and enjoyed 69 years of togetherness. Her children were one of her biggest accomplishments: Don Cullen (wife Cherie); Brenda Murillo (husband Bob, deceased) and Karen McFarland (fianc‚e Stephen Fairweather). Loved her 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren immensely. Resident of Riverside since 1959 and lived in the Meadows Mobile Home Park for 42 years where she had a great group of friends who enjoyed exercising and social activities. Worked for 28 years as the Supervisor of the Data Control Department for the Superintendent of Riverside County Schools. Mentored her staff diligently and developed life long relationships with many. Retired in 1993.Enjoyed fishing trips to Lake Crowley with her husband; cooking for family and friends; crafts and puzzles; Jeopardy; and her cat, Herman. All who knew her will miss her dearly. Private interment will be at Riverside National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at the Meadows on July 30th at 12 PM.

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Jane Cassidy

June 14, 2022

Pauline, we miss you and think of you often. We are all back to Aqua Club and have talked about you and all good times we had!

Jane Cassidy

June 21, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Pauline had such a kind and caring spirit. We loved her at The Meadows for her friendship; and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

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