Daughter of Guy Francis and Chloe Margaret (Woods) Underwood; married Frederick Edward Starling, November 06, 1938, Upland, San Bernardino County, California.
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Obituary
Antelope Valley Press,
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
STARLING, Sylvia Gilbert
Age 90, passed away May 2, 2009. Born Sylvia Gilbert Underwood to Guy Francis Underwood and Chloe Margaret Woods, in Roswell, New Mexico, on March 17, 1919. Formerly a resident of Ontario and Simi Valley, Calif., she resided in the Lancaster area for the past 39 years with her husband Frederick Edward Starling, who preceded her in death in 1995. Sylvia was a homemaker, and she and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, serving in many capacities lastly with Grace Chapel of Lancaster, Calif. Sylvia is survived by three children; daughters Sheryl Colerick of Pomona, and Karen France of Lancaster, and son Edward Starling (Mary) of San Jose, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with Funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, both at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Chapel, Lancaster. Private graveside service to follow.
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Memorial Service
Sylvia Gilbert Underwood was born March 17, 1919 - with twin brother Gordon Mayhew Underwood at their parents' ranch in South Spring just outside Roswell New Mexico.
During her younger years she traveled frequently throughout Nevada, Arizona and California, Colorado and Wyoming on family road trips camping and fishing. In 1929, the family sold the ranch and moved to San Diego. They returned to Roswell briefly, but moved to California for good in July of 1931, taking up residence in Ontario, California.
Sylvia graduated from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario in June 1937, and attended Chaffey Junior College for one year. During this time she played violin in the school orchestra and at the Ontario Foursquare Church, where she met and fell in love with the young orchestra leader and trumpet player from Pomona.
She married Frederick Edward Starling, her husband of 57 years, on November 6, 1938, at The Cathedral of the Foothills in Upland, CA. They resided in North Hollywood for several years, during which time both of their daughters were born.
In 1947 Sylvia and Fred and family moved to Pomona, while still attending the Ontario Foursquare Church, but after their son was born in 1952, transferred their membership to the Pomona Foursquare Church.
In 1961 the family moved to Northridge, and later Simi Valley, where they joined and served in the First Baptist Church for many years. As Fred's work directed, the family finally moved to Lancaster, CA., where they lived and served in their church over the past 39 years. Sylvia and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, and served faithfully wherever they attended church, lastly at Grace Chapel.
Sylvia was committed to her family and home. She sewed clothes for her family, and loved trying new recipes. She was an artist, and excelled at presenting family holiday dinners. Area 51 near her Roswell home held a particular fascination for her. She loved crossword puzzles, red beets, pistachio ice cream, Coca Cola, "I Love Lucy" and the Blue Danube Waltz. And no matter the occasion, Sylvia was always in style.
Memories of Sylvia will live on far beyond today.
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Obituary
Antelope Valley Press,
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
STARLING, Sylvia Gilbert
Age 90, passed away May 2, 2009. Born Sylvia Gilbert Underwood to Guy Francis Underwood and Chloe Margaret Woods, in Roswell, New Mexico, on March 17, 1919. Formerly a resident of Ontario and Simi Valley, Calif., she resided in the Lancaster area for the past 39 years with her husband Frederick Edward Starling, who preceded her in death in 1995. Sylvia was a homemaker, and she and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, serving in many capacities lastly with Grace Chapel of Lancaster, Calif. Sylvia is survived by three children; daughters Sheryl Colerick of Pomona, and Karen France of Lancaster, and son Edward Starling (Mary) of San Jose, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with Funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, both at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Chapel, Lancaster. Private graveside service to follow.
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Memorial Service
Sylvia Gilbert Underwood was born March 17, 1919 - with twin brother Gordon Mayhew Underwood at their parents' ranch in South Spring just outside Roswell New Mexico.
During her younger years she traveled frequently throughout Nevada, Arizona and California, Colorado and Wyoming on family road trips camping and fishing. In 1929, the family sold the ranch and moved to San Diego. They returned to Roswell briefly, but moved to California for good in July of 1931, taking up residence in Ontario, California.
Sylvia graduated from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario in June 1937, and attended Chaffey Junior College for one year. During this time she played violin in the school orchestra and at the Ontario Foursquare Church, where she met and fell in love with the young orchestra leader and trumpet player from Pomona.
She married Frederick Edward Starling, her husband of 57 years, on November 6, 1938, at The Cathedral of the Foothills in Upland, CA. They resided in North Hollywood for several years, during which time both of their daughters were born.
In 1947 Sylvia and Fred and family moved to Pomona, while still attending the Ontario Foursquare Church, but after their son was born in 1952, transferred their membership to the Pomona Foursquare Church.
In 1961 the family moved to Northridge, and later Simi Valley, where they joined and served in the First Baptist Church for many years. As Fred's work directed, the family finally moved to Lancaster, CA., where they lived and served in their church over the past 39 years. Sylvia and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, and served faithfully wherever they attended church, lastly at Grace Chapel.
Sylvia was committed to her family and home. She sewed clothes for her family, and loved trying new recipes. She was an artist, and excelled at presenting family holiday dinners. Area 51 near her Roswell home held a particular fascination for her. She loved crossword puzzles, red beets, pistachio ice cream, Coca Cola, "I Love Lucy" and the Blue Danube Waltz. And no matter the occasion, Sylvia was always in style.
Memories of Sylvia will live on far beyond today.
Daughter of Guy Francis and Chloe Margaret (Woods) Underwood; married Frederick Edward Starling, November 06, 1938, Upland, San Bernardino County, California.
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Obituary
Antelope Valley Press,
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
STARLING, Sylvia Gilbert
Age 90, passed away May 2, 2009. Born Sylvia Gilbert Underwood to Guy Francis Underwood and Chloe Margaret Woods, in Roswell, New Mexico, on March 17, 1919. Formerly a resident of Ontario and Simi Valley, Calif., she resided in the Lancaster area for the past 39 years with her husband Frederick Edward Starling, who preceded her in death in 1995. Sylvia was a homemaker, and she and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, serving in many capacities lastly with Grace Chapel of Lancaster, Calif. Sylvia is survived by three children; daughters Sheryl Colerick of Pomona, and Karen France of Lancaster, and son Edward Starling (Mary) of San Jose, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with Funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, both at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Chapel, Lancaster. Private graveside service to follow.
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Memorial Service
Sylvia Gilbert Underwood was born March 17, 1919 - with twin brother Gordon Mayhew Underwood at their parents' ranch in South Spring just outside Roswell New Mexico.
During her younger years she traveled frequently throughout Nevada, Arizona and California, Colorado and Wyoming on family road trips camping and fishing. In 1929, the family sold the ranch and moved to San Diego. They returned to Roswell briefly, but moved to California for good in July of 1931, taking up residence in Ontario, California.
Sylvia graduated from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario in June 1937, and attended Chaffey Junior College for one year. During this time she played violin in the school orchestra and at the Ontario Foursquare Church, where she met and fell in love with the young orchestra leader and trumpet player from Pomona.
She married Frederick Edward Starling, her husband of 57 years, on November 6, 1938, at The Cathedral of the Foothills in Upland, CA. They resided in North Hollywood for several years, during which time both of their daughters were born.
In 1947 Sylvia and Fred and family moved to Pomona, while still attending the Ontario Foursquare Church, but after their son was born in 1952, transferred their membership to the Pomona Foursquare Church.
In 1961 the family moved to Northridge, and later Simi Valley, where they joined and served in the First Baptist Church for many years. As Fred's work directed, the family finally moved to Lancaster, CA., where they lived and served in their church over the past 39 years. Sylvia and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, and served faithfully wherever they attended church, lastly at Grace Chapel.
Sylvia was committed to her family and home. She sewed clothes for her family, and loved trying new recipes. She was an artist, and excelled at presenting family holiday dinners. Area 51 near her Roswell home held a particular fascination for her. She loved crossword puzzles, red beets, pistachio ice cream, Coca Cola, "I Love Lucy" and the Blue Danube Waltz. And no matter the occasion, Sylvia was always in style.
Memories of Sylvia will live on far beyond today.
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Obituary
Antelope Valley Press,
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
STARLING, Sylvia Gilbert
Age 90, passed away May 2, 2009. Born Sylvia Gilbert Underwood to Guy Francis Underwood and Chloe Margaret Woods, in Roswell, New Mexico, on March 17, 1919. Formerly a resident of Ontario and Simi Valley, Calif., she resided in the Lancaster area for the past 39 years with her husband Frederick Edward Starling, who preceded her in death in 1995. Sylvia was a homemaker, and she and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, serving in many capacities lastly with Grace Chapel of Lancaster, Calif. Sylvia is survived by three children; daughters Sheryl Colerick of Pomona, and Karen France of Lancaster, and son Edward Starling (Mary) of San Jose, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 a.m., with Funeral service at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 7, 2009, both at Halley-Olsen-Murphy Chapel, Lancaster. Private graveside service to follow.
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Memorial Service
Sylvia Gilbert Underwood was born March 17, 1919 - with twin brother Gordon Mayhew Underwood at their parents' ranch in South Spring just outside Roswell New Mexico.
During her younger years she traveled frequently throughout Nevada, Arizona and California, Colorado and Wyoming on family road trips camping and fishing. In 1929, the family sold the ranch and moved to San Diego. They returned to Roswell briefly, but moved to California for good in July of 1931, taking up residence in Ontario, California.
Sylvia graduated from Chaffey Union High School in Ontario in June 1937, and attended Chaffey Junior College for one year. During this time she played violin in the school orchestra and at the Ontario Foursquare Church, where she met and fell in love with the young orchestra leader and trumpet player from Pomona.
She married Frederick Edward Starling, her husband of 57 years, on November 6, 1938, at The Cathedral of the Foothills in Upland, CA. They resided in North Hollywood for several years, during which time both of their daughters were born.
In 1947 Sylvia and Fred and family moved to Pomona, while still attending the Ontario Foursquare Church, but after their son was born in 1952, transferred their membership to the Pomona Foursquare Church.
In 1961 the family moved to Northridge, and later Simi Valley, where they joined and served in the First Baptist Church for many years. As Fred's work directed, the family finally moved to Lancaster, CA., where they lived and served in their church over the past 39 years. Sylvia and Fred were dedicated to their Christian faith, and served faithfully wherever they attended church, lastly at Grace Chapel.
Sylvia was committed to her family and home. She sewed clothes for her family, and loved trying new recipes. She was an artist, and excelled at presenting family holiday dinners. Area 51 near her Roswell home held a particular fascination for her. She loved crossword puzzles, red beets, pistachio ice cream, Coca Cola, "I Love Lucy" and the Blue Danube Waltz. And no matter the occasion, Sylvia was always in style.
Memories of Sylvia will live on far beyond today.
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