Therese Marie Poe

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Therese Marie Poe on October 31, at the age of 52, in Arroyo Grande, California. A loving wife, daughter and sister, Therese, or "Tia", will always be remembered for her generous, thoughtful nature and her love of all living things.

Born on April 8, 1972, in Redwood City, Therese grew up the daughter of William and Margaret Pardini, and sister to Will. In reality, countless "siblings" regularly relied on Therese for her love and support. She blessed the Pardini and Schoenstein families with their first grandchild, Benjamin, on April 3, 1996.

A graduate of California State University, Fresno, in 2002, Therese worked many years as an Administrative Executive specializing in both company payroll and taxes. Many of her younger years were spent with family in Redwood City and Fresno, and she made memorable trips to see relatives in the United Kingdom. As a military spouse, Therese made significant impacts on countless families, loved ones and spouses of young servicemen and women. She could often be found tending to her amazing gardens or volunteering her time to many churches, animal shelters and homeless organizations.

On August 19, 2015, Therese married the love of her life, Mike Poe, and she finally ventured outside California; living in Rhode Island, Florida, and Mississippi before returning to California in 2021.

Therese is survived by her husband, Mike, her mother, Margaret West, and her brother, William Pardini, as well as her expansive Schoenstein and Pardini family. She was preceded in death by her son, Benjamin Patrick, her father, William F. Pardini, and her beloved dogs Adolph, Halyard, and Pictou- and too many cats to accurately name.

We will gather to honor Therese at 11:00am on November 22 at Saint Paul the Apostle Church in Pismo Beach, California, followed by a celebration of life nearby at Ventana Grill. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Canine Academy in Atascadero, California.