Adele Tatum Ball

A long time Santa Barbara resident, passed away on August 30, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born in Santa Barbara on October 30, 1926. She attended La Cumbre Junior High School and graduated from Santa Barbara High School, class of 1944, a Gold Seal Bearer, California Scholarship Federation.

Adele attended Occidental College and later UC Santa Barbara, then on the Riviera Campus, graduating in 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She was an alumna of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. After graduation she moved to Hawaii where she worked for several travel agencies. In November 1970 she married Fred Ball, a fellow UCSB student, and they moved to Kona, latter settling in Waikoloa.

Adele later became a talented Yoga instructor. She was also a devoted member of many civic groups, particularly The American Association of University Women. Her community service included many volunteer hours to Hospice Care.

She is survived by her sister Elsie Tatum Whitaker, several nieces and nephews and many friends including fellow schoolmates and career professionals. She was predeceased by her husband of many years in 2005.

Adele is to be remembered for her charming wit, engaging personality and superior intellect. She will be missed by devoted family and many friends.