Adele Webster

WEBSTER

Adele Mather



Adele Mather Webster, 91, passed away peacefully in La Jolla, California on April 15, 2015, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of the late Gordon M. Mather and Charlotte Boop Mather of Perrysburg, Ohio. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 7, 1923. She attended Maumee Valley Country Day School and Miss Hall's Boarding School before completing her degree and graduating from Sarah Lawrence College.

She married the love of her life, Philip G. Webster in 1947 and moved to California, eventually settling in La Jolla where they raised their 4 sons. She was a lifelong servant and advocate for serving others with her heartfelt philanthropy gracing countless lives, organizations and charities associated with Junior League of San Diego, La Jolla Las Patronas and St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church. She was blessed with a thirst for knowledge, the gift of storytelling, an insatiable curiosity, and contagious laughter.

She leaves behind a legacy of love as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her four sons, Philip, Rathbun, John, David, their spouses, 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and her sister, Catherine Webb. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and six siblings.

The family wishes to thank the countless individuals whose support and care made it possible for Adele to remain comfortable until her passing.

A celebration of life will be held at St. James by the Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla. Please contact a family member for more info.