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Josie Angeline "Angel" Malcolm

Josie Angeline "Angel" Malcolm obituary

Josie Malcolm Obituary

Josie Angel, 27, died on August 30, 2017, of respiratory failure and congestive heart failure, caused by polysubstance use. Her mother, Judy, was by her side. Angel was born in August, 1990 in San Diego, California. After two years, her birth mother Samantha, realizing she could not provide the life she wanted for her Angel, made the painful decision to arrange an adoption. Josie Angel came to live with Judy in Visalia December of 1992 and they moved to Shell Beach in 1996. Angel attended Shell Beach Elementary, Judkins Middle School and Arroyo Grande High. Shortly after graduation in 2008, Angel survived a car accident in which her best friend died. This huge loss was something Angel carried with her the rest of her life. Angel suffered from the disease of addiction and had many struggles in her short life. During periods of recovery, she made lifelong friends. She had a unique and powerful ability to tell her truth. How do you put into words how her smile could light up your world, and her zest for life and joyful spirit glowed in her eyes? Angel was preceded in death by her grandparents, David Malcolm and Virginia Flanagan; and her godfather, Glenn Frantz. She is survived by her adoptive family: mother, Judy Malcolm; aunts and uncles: Bonnie Malcolm, River Malcolm, Chris Downing, Scott Malcolm, Carol Engel and Bob and Madeline Flanagan; cousins: Annmarie Hurd, Elliot Malcolm, Matthew, Gabriel, and Rebecca Flanagan; by her biological family: mother, Samantha Beaudoin; and siblings: Julianne, Alex and Michelle McPhail; and by her large family of friends, her brothers and sisters both in recovery and in survival on the streets. We will Celebrate her Life at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Congregation Beth David, 10180 Los Osos Valley Rd., San Luis Obispo. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Casa Solana, or 5 Cities Homeless Coalition. Finally, in Angel's own words, "Please everyone have a blessed day and reach out to someone you necessarily wouldn't or do a random act of kindness for me." Sign her guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 1, 2017.

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hattie

September 26, 2022

Not a single day goes by I don't think of you my sweet friend. The only thing that brings me peace is your finally at peace and watching over all of us. You mom makes sure to keep your memory alive and with us all the time. <3 you were such a special person and now your our very special guardian angel. <3

Jeff Hasner

September 25, 2019

Josie A - within us and without us...fully free...light and air...no burdenz!

Levina Vido

October 26, 2017

Angel, I still can't believe your gone you are my best friend and I can still see like it was yesterday standing out with you waiting for the paramedics to arive holding onto you I know your not in pain anymore. I hear your voice still it's beautiful as always . You are missed by many and not forggotten. I love you my bestie.

Marina Rowe

October 10, 2017

Angel Kitty,

from the very first moments I faced my own disease head on you were right by my side. you cheered me on and were there when I felt my world was Falling apart. when you left to San Diego, I followed shortly after. San diego is a much bigger place than our little home of SLO but the moment I arrived I called you. you were only 5 minutes away from me! go figure! I loved every moment with you and I miss you dearly. I feel you watching over me. kitty gang for life!
I will never forget you, rest in paradise!


Marina

October 10, 2017

Dear Judy,
We have many good memories of Angel and you at Meeting long ago. We hold you in the light.
Love,
Bill and Beth Lovett

Sherry Davis

October 10, 2017

Such a beautiful young lady. Fun and full of life. You will be greatly missed. Love you Malcolm

Dana Vicars

October 4, 2017

Judy Im so sorry for your loss and her families loss. I cannot even imagine. I remember what a good child she was and have many memories with her at the YMCA May god give you strength and bless your heart.

Noel Nocchi

October 3, 2017

My dear friend you will be forever missed. My heart aches that I will never see you again. Love Nono

Merlie

October 3, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Angel, Judy. Just know that you have family and friends who are here with you through this very painful time...with my love and prayers,

October 2, 2017

Angel, you will be missed! So many great times when you were younger. You and Alyssa were inseparable. Fond memories of holiday celebrations, camp good news, camp melodrama, vacations with us to a Palm Springs and Palm Desert, and so much more! Be at peace!

My beautiful god daughter Angel

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

My dear God daughter Angel/Josie, I only knew you for a couple of short years in my everyday life just after you were born, but took the honor of being made your god mother seriously and you were in my heart all of these years. I'm so glad we have been in touch through facebook the last 7 years or so. I had hoped to get to meet you in person again. I'll keep you in my heart always-until we meet again. My love to Judy and her family and Samantha and her family. My heart breaks for you all. Angel touched us all and always will. Thank you!

A sweet little lamb on Halloween 1990

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

My Beautiful God daughter Angel

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

1990

Ziva Gottesman

October 1, 2017

Holly Anderson

October 1, 2017

May she rest in peace.

Lori Jones

October 1, 2017

Judy, we send you our love and will keep the memories of Angel close to our hearts. We know she will not be forgotten. With love Lori & Buddy

Michele Lyons

October 1, 2017

I had the blessing to be Josie's ex-Aunt by the way of having been married to her stepfather's (Glenn) brother. She and Judy are in my prayers and thoughts.
~Michele Lyons, San Diego, California

Amy Peters

October 1, 2017

Thank you for sharing her with me. Not having known her I have gotten to know the love you shared with her through your stories of love and loss. Hugs and support. Amy

October 1, 2017

Angel,
I know you through your Aunt River who loved you so much. I love your words..."do an act of kindness for me". I will carry your request with me daily. Bonnie

Marn Reich

October 1, 2017

A very beloved child taken by drugs.

Hattie Davis

October 1, 2017

I'm blessed to have had my life touched by Josie. My heart aches everyday with the thought of her loss. I know truely in my heart that she is finally not suffering and is in a better place. Her memory will forever live on for she was unforgettable!❤

Jeff Hasner

October 1, 2017

Sending LUV...really,what else do we have to give one another?

Doug Robinson

October 1, 2017

A short but important life. Much love to you, Angel. May your next life be peaceful.

Georgie Skover

October 1, 2017

Judy, that was a beautiful remembrance of the short life of your Angel. I'm sure she will live on in the hearts of many, as she made her unique mark on the world. Love you always, my forever friend!!

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