Pauline Ferrell

Family and friends will gather on January 25, to say farewell to a beloved wife and mother and devoted friend, Pauline Ferrell who passed away at Dominican Hospital at the age of 88. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee she married Ed Ferrell in 1972 and the couple lived on Button Street in Santa Cruz for their entire married lives. They owned and operated Ferrell's Donut Shop on Mission Street for many years. Pauline cherished the many friendships that were made at the shop including Clark Kerr, former president of the UC Systems and his wife Kay who would stay and talk with Pauline while Clark attended meetings. Many musicians (some who later became famous) were frequent patrons of the donut shop and Pauline enjoyed sharing stories with them too.Following the sale of the donut shop, Ed went to work for the County Office of Education and was the commissioner for middle school sports for 26 years. For more than 20 of those years, Pauline volunteered her time, working at the gates for sporting events at Harbor High. In her younger years, she and Ed loved to travel. They were avid hikers and enjoyed the times spent with family at their home in Lake Tahoe. She loved dogs and cats, and never met an animal that she did not like. She was a #1 San Francisco Giants Fan, and she and Ed would travel to Arizona for spring training games. One of Pauline's favorite memories was meeting Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera at a time her grandson was playing for the New York Yankees. Pauline's graciousness and generosity held no bounds. Many fond memories will continue to be shared of the Christmas bags stocked with food that she and Ed donated to Harbor High Families who were facing struggles and had little to eat. Pauline truly enjoyed giving these groceries to these families. Her favorite tagline, "Please everyone, let's get along" will continue to resonate with all those whose lives she touched. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ed Ferrell, her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sally Carrithers of Molalla, OR; her daughter, Charlotte Carrithers of Portland, OR; stepdaughter, and step-son-in-law, Pam and Doug Coke of Sonora, CA; and her stepdaughter, Carrie Pavon of Livermore, CA. Her parents Leonard and Della Smith and her siblings preceded Pauline in death. A visitation will be on Wednesday January 25 at Benito and Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. She will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Oakwood Memorial Park.