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Friends we will miss Jacquelyn Mary Wright On June 23, 2021 we lost our beautiful, feisty little redhead, Jacquelyn Mary Wright. Jacquelyn was born in England on June 16, 1931. She lived there with her parents John and Mary Wile and her siblings, Robert and Vivianne. She met her husband, Gordon Snelling, in the late 40s and together they had two daughters, Susan born in 1951 and Janis born in 1955. In 1959 they decided to come to the "New World." We boarded a ship and sailed away. We eventually settled in Costa Mesa, Ca and they went on to have a son, Jonathan Snelling. They bought their first home and lived there all their married lives. Our dad was a Plastering Contractor and our mom was a Purchasing Agent for the Perkin Elmer Corporation. Jacquelyn was a hard working, intelligent woman and loved her job. She gave it her all and her co-workers enjoyed working with her. After retiring in the late 80s, she moved out to Indian Wells and enjoyed her retirement to the fullest. She became a world traveler and loved every minute of it and saw much of the world. Eventually, she moved to Sun Lakes and began her new chapter. She enjoyed living there and she loved all the new friends she made. Thank you to all the lovely ladies for helping make our mom's last few years extra wonderful! Thank you to Susan for being there, especially during this most trying and difficult year, they had a lot of fun shopping and enjoying life. Jacquelyn will be best remembered as our loving mother, always there for her children, no matter what. She was a giver and found joy in everything she did. Just recently, at her 90th surprise party, she was asked by a friend, what is your secret? In her very proper English accent her response was "Well darling, I try to not drink a lot of water!" Her greatest joy were her grandchildren: Melissa Leigh Dippel Kenyon, Michael Scott Dippel, and Jeffrey Richard Dippel; she loved them with her entire being. She supported them in all endeavors, she was there for every milestone and was their biggest fan! Her great-grandchildren were also her pride and joy; she so enjoyed hearing about all their escapades and loved spending time with all of them. We will love you forever, Mummy, Grandma and favorite mother-in law. Your positivity, love, joy and zest for life is the living legacy you left behind; your family will cherish those memories forever. Cheers to you, Mother Dear and give Goldie a kiss from us! Jacquelyn is survived by her children Susan Hart (Michael), Janis Dippel (Steve), and Jonathan G. Snelling; grandchildren Melissa Leigh Dippel Kenyon(Ryan), Michael Scott Dippel (Kimberly), Jeffrey Richard Dippel (Aitana); great-grandchildren Avery Walker Kenyon, Addison Rose Kenyon, and Chloe Alyce Dippel. Robert Rothenberger, 81, went to meet his maker on Sunday, June 6, after a courageous 29-year battle with cancer. He was at home with his family by his side. Bob was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was also a graduate of the Los Angeles County Sheriff 's Academy. He spent many years with the Fountain Valley Police Department and also excelled in a very successful career in Food Service Management for over four decades. He was a pilot who truly loved acrobatic flight and a devoted family man who spent all his time boating, water skiing, snow skiing, skeet shooting and dirt bike riding with his wife and children. In his retirement, Bob loved golfing with his wife and friends as well as hopping on his motorcycle with his buddies for a long ride across Southern California, but his true love was when he learned to fly fish. This is where he found both joy and peace from life's chaos. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of 59 years, two sons, Robert Jr. and Michael, two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. In addition to his many other qualities, Bob was a true gentleman with an endearing positive attitude and was admired and loved by many. He was laid to rest at sea off the coast of Laguna Beach on July 29 surrounded by his loving family. Submit your Friends we will miss to sunlakesnews@yahoo.com | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | AUGUST 2021 | 71

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