I have been visiting my Aunt Angie for over 40 years or more. I always enjoyed her kind spirit and her spirited laughter. She always loved her cats and when she lived in her own home she would feed stray cats and adopted a few into her home.
She was kind enough to let me park my trailer in her backyard when I lived in San Diego. When I stopped off to leave my trailer she always offered me a home cooked meal. After our meal together I would sit with her while she watched TV.
One year I drove her out to Queen Creek, Arizona to visit her brother Tony. Tony had health issues and she wanted to visit him while he was in relatively good health. I remember how excited she was when we stopped at her favorite ice cream store, Dairy Queen.She was full of tears when she had the reunion with her brother. She was so grateful to have had that opportunity to visit with him.
Angie's life was not easy, especially in her latter years. She felt isolated living in Ramona, CA, after the passing of her husband, Tony. Fortunately her daughter, Marion, lived nearby and would visit often .
The last few years were very hard for aher s she experienced the trials of old age with decreasing eyesight and hearing. Her biggest problem was back pain which prevented her from going on long walks.
I will always have warm memories of Angie. Being with her always reminded me of my mother, Mary, her sister.
Angies's body may be gone, but her spirit lives on, especially in my heart.