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1938
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2015
Nona Tindall Obituary
Santa Cruz County
Nona Tindall (Maddock) beloved mother, stepmother, grandmother, and friend passed away in her home last week at the age of 77. She is survived by her son Rick Smiley and 5 grandchildren. Born in Santa Cruz, the only child of Ethel and Newt Maddock, Nona spent the first 60 years of her life in Santa Cruz County. The Maddocks were descendants of Santa Cruz County pioneer Thomas Maddock, who settled in what is now Big Basin State Park. Her father and grandfather were part owners and founders of San Lorenzo Lumber.
Nona graduated from Santa Cruz High in 1955. After high school she married Chuck Smiley and had her son Rick. She later married, and was sadly widowed by, Bob Steenstrup, "Doc" Jordan, and Frank Silva. Her last spouse was Bob Tindall.
Nona always enjoyed socializing, whether it was through clubs, work, or simply entertaining from her home. After graduating high school Nona was employed through the Steenstrup Candy Company. Over the years she worked for a local flower shop, Mailboxes Etc. and Cattleman's Steakhouse. She was a member of the Santa Cruz Women's Club and the Cabrillo Lanes Bowling League. Around 2002 she relocated to Selma and retired there. Nona will always be fondly remembered by friends and loved ones. Private services will be held at a later date.
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Deanna Smiley
October 13, 2015
Nona and I were friends in High School. After High School,I married George Smiley and she married Chuck Smiley. We had so many wonderful times together. Our sons, Rob and Rick, always loved to be together. My deepest sympathy to Rick and family.
kandi carbone-lippert
October 13, 2015
Nona and my mother Ginger Carbone worked together for many years at Steenstruyp candy in soquel. she was so full of life and fun to be around, just loved her and I have fond memories of Nona, her son Rick was very little then, my aunt shirley littlefield worked there as well and they would all come over for lunch at our house along with ruby, fun times. RIP Nona i know my mom and aunt are greeting you up in heaven, behave yourselves. lol my condolences to you Rick and your family
Terri Smiley
October 13, 2015
She was a very precious lady. I liked her from the moment I first met her.
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