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40 | sun lakes lIfestyles | aPRIl 2014 | fRIends we wIll mIss fRIends we wIll mIss | sun lakes lIfestyles | aPRIl 2014 | 41 EILEEN CAVANAUGH 1919 to 2014. Eileen celebrated her 95th birthday February 10 and suddenly passed away February 15. Born in Rockford, Illinois in 1919, she attended the University of Illinois and married Frank Cavanaugh on April 18, 1942. In 1965 they moved along with their two sons to California. She worked for 20 years with her sister, Elaine, as nutrition consultants. In 1987, they retired and moved to Sun Lakes, one of the original founders. They were very active in the community, enjoying golf, trips with their RV and Sub Vets friends, joined many clubs and especially enjoyed Tuesday night bingo. She was an expert seamstress and cook, did upholstery, made stained glass windows and decorative pieces, a master of knitting, an avid reader plus she was well known for her specialty, making dried flower cards, which she sent to all of her adoring family and friends. She always had a sweet smile on her face. She never had a bad word to say about anyone. She was a very positive person, full of love and life. Most of all she was happy and grateful! She will be terribly missed by her beloved husband, Frank, her three children Patricia, Steven and Joseph and their spouses, Daniel, Ann and Linda; grandchildren Kathryn, Melanie, Michael, Aaron and Nolan; great-grandchildren Brandon, Nicholas, Jaime, Jake, Madison and Vivian. Teresa "Terry" Filas 1925-2014. Terry died peacefully at home on February 20, 2014 joining her husband of 65 years, Allan Filas, who passed away in 2012. She left behind daughters Kathy (Roy Owens) and Susan (Kim Barber); son Michael (Heather Polson); and sisters Blanche (George Dennis) and Elva (Hoy Mitchell). She also left behind granddaughters Ramona and Amie; grandsons Philip, Daniel (Breanna Staggs), Cameron, Jackson, Huxley, and Dashiell, and great-grandson Ibrahim. Beyond these family members, Terry left behind many important relatives and friends, and deep connections with her extended family, which is at the core of the her legacy. Terry grew up in a large family with many siblings, half-siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and she raised her family to value and attend to these relations. During the 1960s and 1970s when Terry was still raising her children, her mother Guadalupe "Boo" lived with the family. But Terry's home was also "home" to other family members as well. For many years, she looked after her grandnieces Debbie and Sharon five days a week, when they were small children. Terry took great pride in her family and the accomplishments of each of her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She also was gifted with artistic ability and worked in many media including oil paints, pastels, stained glass, knitting, sewing, embroidery, and ceramics. Terry studied piano in her youth and guitar in middle age, and always enjoyed dancing and singing as well. But her favorite pastime was to be in the company of her family and friends, playing cards, or social games, and visiting. She was known especially for her wonderful cooking and storytelling, both of which are the source of family traditions and our collective memory. The daughter and granddaughter of doctors, and a devout Catholic all her life, Terry worked for many years at the Catholic hospital, Little Company of Mary in Torrance, CA, where she took pride in contributing to the hospital's medical and religious mission and was honored once during the 1980s when nominated for Employee of the Year. When she and Allan retired they moved to Sun Lakes, where she was surrounded by relatives and close friends for more than two decades. Terry was known for her friendly and compassionate approach to people, and she set an admirable example of strength whenever she was faced with life's challenges. She will be missed, but she lives on through the family traditions, kindness, optimism, and warmth she shared with those who knew her. Ronald R. Flesher died from a sudden, unexpected heart attack on March 2, 2014. He was otherwise very active, vibrant, and upbeat until the very end. Born in Pontiac, Michigan on May 6, 1943, he grew up in the suburbs of Detroit. He attended Michigan State University, where he met his wife, Sallie, of nearly 49 years. When Sallie's parents moved to California in 1963, the couple followed them to the San Fernando Valley two years later. His father-in-law owned an auto dealership in San Fernando and Ron went to work for him as a bookkeeper. After doing the books for a while and seeing that the salesmen were making a lot more money than he was, he joined the sales department. This was the beginning of a 44 year career in the auto industry. He did everything from bookkeeper to working in the parts department, to being a salesman, Sales Manager, and General Sales Manager. He wholesaled cars, attended auto auctions, and in later years worked in the Internet department. His experience proved very valuable with each passing year. He worked all over Southern California and had many great stories to tell. In 1968, he and Sallie moved from the San Fernando Valley to Santa Clarita where they lived for 40 years. They have two sons, Jeff and Chris, and were very much involved in their sons' sports. He made many friends over the years, and have some that have stayed close for as long Friends we will miss Friends we will miss We want to remember your loved ones in the "Friends We Will Miss" section, above, but we need your help. Please be sure to get us the information about their passing. Turn in any obituaries to the Main Clubhouse reception desk or send them electronically to SunLakesNews@ yahoo.com as 30 and 40 years. Ron always loved golf, starting to play at a very young age. He was fortunate to have hit five holes in one in his lifetime, the first one coming at the age of 18. He also enjoyed bowling and tennis. He and Sallie have two grand-daughters, the second one being born on March 3, one day after he died. He also has one great-granddaughter, who is two. Sallie and Ron moved from Santa Clarita to Sun Lakes in 2008 and have enjoyed the lifestyle here very much. Ron worked briefly at Canyon Lanes as a desk attendant, then at the end of 2011, he joined the San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital's team of drivers for the Behavioral Health Department, which he thoroughly enjoyed and loved helping the patients. Many of us will miss his smile and his jokes. He always had something funny to say about everything. Gordon Morache age 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away February 28, 2014. He was born in Los Angles, grew up in El Segundo and lived in Fullerton before he and his wife moved to Edmond, OK in 2003 after they had both retired. They later moved to Sun Lakes due to Gordon's health problems to be closer to family and have lived there for the last 18 months. He was discharged from the US Army in 1967 and worked as a department head of customer service for Leadership Housing in Newport Beach until the that industry went bust in 1971. In 1997 he retired from the Transportation department of Hughes Aircraft (Raytheon) in Culver City after 26 years. Gordon loved RVing, mowing his acreage with his riding lawn mower (in OK), building and playing with Street Rods and antique cars before suffering a debilitating stroke in 2009. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by Lauri, his wife of 45 years, his son Michael, daughter Michele, grandsons Joseph and Eric, his brother Timothy, sister-in-law Ronni James and brother-in-law Vern James. continued on page 41 continued from page 40 Milton "Mick" Strief passed away February 17, 2014, at home in Banning after a long struggle with cancer. Born August 2, 1934, in Debuque, IA, he spent his early years on a farm in northeast Iowa. Mick graduated from Iowa State University majoring in Electrical Engineering. After retiring from a 30 year career in engineering, he and his wife Gloria retired to Sun Lakes. He spent his last years happily living his dream of RVing, traveling, golfing and spending time with his family. Besides his wife Gloria, he is survived by his four children, eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mick's friendly smile will be missed by everyone who knew him.

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