My grandmother Eunice "SUSIE" was a wonder and a most interesting person. As a child I was not particularly fond of her as she was of the opinion that "Children should be seen and not heard" and she lived by that motto! Even during my high school years I begged out of the trips to visit and always stayed with friends when she came to our home.
But then I grew up, and guess what, I adored her beyond imagining. I never made a trip to CA that I did not go out of my way to spend a few days in Lompoc with she and my grandfather J.P. Irwin. J.P. had always been a favorite, he was my ONLY grandfather and he had a super collection of comics which he shared with us kids. As they got older I took over doing some deep cleaning every time I came to visit at least 2-3 times a year. She appreciated me making her crystal and dining room cabinet shine again....as well as any other chores she needed.
I also made a point of also visiting my, only uncle, Ray who lived not far away on my drive out of town. When my father passed away in 1990, my Uncle Ray rode from Northern CA back to Lompoc with me. He shared wonderful stories from his own and his mother's childhoods there in Lompoc. After hearing those stories I had a better understanding of why it was so difficult for my grandmother to have patience with all of her grandchildren.
The past is the past and I am so thankful I got to know her when I was an adult and I had the chance to see how wonderful, bright and loving she really was.
She had traveled and lived all over the United States, during WW-II she worked as a fire ranger and lived in a fire tower. She lived in Japan for a number of years.
She had sacrificed so much, and struggled against all odds when as a young woman her 1st husband passed away during the depression years and left her with a son and 5 little girls to raise. Bless You Always Grandma and I love you! Carrie
I just found your Obituary, Feb 13 2023 and so I will post it here.
EUNICE IRWIN
LOMPOC-Eunice "Sue" Irwin a Lompoc resident died Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Mrs Irwin was born Jan 6 1905 in Utica, NY. She originally came to Lompoc in 1919 and lived there until 1942. She then traveled with her husband wh was in the armed forces. She returned to Lompoc in 1967.
She was a past member of the Eastern Star, Miguelito Chapter No 176 and had belonged to the Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of Eastern Star No 566 in Solvang. Mrs Irwin played the organ for both chapters. She was also a charter member of Karam Court No 93 Oriental Shrine of North America.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John P Irwin of Lompoc; four daughters, Marjorie Bias of Antioch, Beatrice Beam of the Philippines, Joyce Howell and Vivien Van Niel both of Oakland; two sons Raymond Howell of Orcutt and Timothy Irwin of Lompoc; a sister Alice Schuyler of Lompoc; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11am Monday at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, the Reverend Ernst Freund of First Presbyterian Church and the Santa Ynez Valley Chapeter of Eastern Star No. 566 officiating. Her Ashes will be scattered at sea.
But then I grew up, and guess what, I adored her beyond imagining. I never made a trip to CA that I did not go out of my way to spend a few days in Lompoc with she and my grandfather J.P. Irwin. J.P. had always been a favorite, he was my ONLY grandfather and he had a super collection of comics which he shared with us kids. As they got older I took over doing some deep cleaning every time I came to visit at least 2-3 times a year. She appreciated me making her crystal and dining room cabinet shine again....as well as any other chores she needed.
I also made a point of also visiting my, only uncle, Ray who lived not far away on my drive out of town. When my father passed away in 1990, my Uncle Ray rode from Northern CA back to Lompoc with me. He shared wonderful stories from his own and his mother's childhoods there in Lompoc. After hearing those stories I had a better understanding of why it was so difficult for my grandmother to have patience with all of her grandchildren.
The past is the past and I am so thankful I got to know her when I was an adult and I had the chance to see how wonderful, bright and loving she really was.
She had traveled and lived all over the United States, during WW-II she worked as a fire ranger and lived in a fire tower. She lived in Japan for a number of years.
She had sacrificed so much, and struggled against all odds when as a young woman her 1st husband passed away during the depression years and left her with a son and 5 little girls to raise. Bless You Always Grandma and I love you! Carrie
I just found your Obituary, Feb 13 2023 and so I will post it here.
EUNICE IRWIN
LOMPOC-Eunice "Sue" Irwin a Lompoc resident died Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Mrs Irwin was born Jan 6 1905 in Utica, NY. She originally came to Lompoc in 1919 and lived there until 1942. She then traveled with her husband wh was in the armed forces. She returned to Lompoc in 1967.
She was a past member of the Eastern Star, Miguelito Chapter No 176 and had belonged to the Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of Eastern Star No 566 in Solvang. Mrs Irwin played the organ for both chapters. She was also a charter member of Karam Court No 93 Oriental Shrine of North America.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John P Irwin of Lompoc; four daughters, Marjorie Bias of Antioch, Beatrice Beam of the Philippines, Joyce Howell and Vivien Van Niel both of Oakland; two sons Raymond Howell of Orcutt and Timothy Irwin of Lompoc; a sister Alice Schuyler of Lompoc; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11am Monday at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, the Reverend Ernst Freund of First Presbyterian Church and the Santa Ynez Valley Chapeter of Eastern Star No. 566 officiating. Her Ashes will be scattered at sea.
My grandmother Eunice "SUSIE" was a wonder and a most interesting person. As a child I was not particularly fond of her as she was of the opinion that "Children should be seen and not heard" and she lived by that motto! Even during my high school years I begged out of the trips to visit and always stayed with friends when she came to our home.
But then I grew up, and guess what, I adored her beyond imagining. I never made a trip to CA that I did not go out of my way to spend a few days in Lompoc with she and my grandfather J.P. Irwin. J.P. had always been a favorite, he was my ONLY grandfather and he had a super collection of comics which he shared with us kids. As they got older I took over doing some deep cleaning every time I came to visit at least 2-3 times a year. She appreciated me making her crystal and dining room cabinet shine again....as well as any other chores she needed.
I also made a point of also visiting my, only uncle, Ray who lived not far away on my drive out of town. When my father passed away in 1990, my Uncle Ray rode from Northern CA back to Lompoc with me. He shared wonderful stories from his own and his mother's childhoods there in Lompoc. After hearing those stories I had a better understanding of why it was so difficult for my grandmother to have patience with all of her grandchildren.
The past is the past and I am so thankful I got to know her when I was an adult and I had the chance to see how wonderful, bright and loving she really was.
She had traveled and lived all over the United States, during WW-II she worked as a fire ranger and lived in a fire tower. She lived in Japan for a number of years.
She had sacrificed so much, and struggled against all odds when as a young woman her 1st husband passed away during the depression years and left her with a son and 5 little girls to raise. Bless You Always Grandma and I love you! Carrie
I just found your Obituary, Feb 13 2023 and so I will post it here.
EUNICE IRWIN
LOMPOC-Eunice "Sue" Irwin a Lompoc resident died Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Mrs Irwin was born Jan 6 1905 in Utica, NY. She originally came to Lompoc in 1919 and lived there until 1942. She then traveled with her husband wh was in the armed forces. She returned to Lompoc in 1967.
She was a past member of the Eastern Star, Miguelito Chapter No 176 and had belonged to the Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of Eastern Star No 566 in Solvang. Mrs Irwin played the organ for both chapters. She was also a charter member of Karam Court No 93 Oriental Shrine of North America.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John P Irwin of Lompoc; four daughters, Marjorie Bias of Antioch, Beatrice Beam of the Philippines, Joyce Howell and Vivien Van Niel both of Oakland; two sons Raymond Howell of Orcutt and Timothy Irwin of Lompoc; a sister Alice Schuyler of Lompoc; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11am Monday at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, the Reverend Ernst Freund of First Presbyterian Church and the Santa Ynez Valley Chapeter of Eastern Star No. 566 officiating. Her Ashes will be scattered at sea.
But then I grew up, and guess what, I adored her beyond imagining. I never made a trip to CA that I did not go out of my way to spend a few days in Lompoc with she and my grandfather J.P. Irwin. J.P. had always been a favorite, he was my ONLY grandfather and he had a super collection of comics which he shared with us kids. As they got older I took over doing some deep cleaning every time I came to visit at least 2-3 times a year. She appreciated me making her crystal and dining room cabinet shine again....as well as any other chores she needed.
I also made a point of also visiting my, only uncle, Ray who lived not far away on my drive out of town. When my father passed away in 1990, my Uncle Ray rode from Northern CA back to Lompoc with me. He shared wonderful stories from his own and his mother's childhoods there in Lompoc. After hearing those stories I had a better understanding of why it was so difficult for my grandmother to have patience with all of her grandchildren.
The past is the past and I am so thankful I got to know her when I was an adult and I had the chance to see how wonderful, bright and loving she really was.
She had traveled and lived all over the United States, during WW-II she worked as a fire ranger and lived in a fire tower. She lived in Japan for a number of years.
She had sacrificed so much, and struggled against all odds when as a young woman her 1st husband passed away during the depression years and left her with a son and 5 little girls to raise. Bless You Always Grandma and I love you! Carrie
I just found your Obituary, Feb 13 2023 and so I will post it here.
EUNICE IRWIN
LOMPOC-Eunice "Sue" Irwin a Lompoc resident died Thursday at her home after a lengthy illness. She was 86.
Mrs Irwin was born Jan 6 1905 in Utica, NY. She originally came to Lompoc in 1919 and lived there until 1942. She then traveled with her husband wh was in the armed forces. She returned to Lompoc in 1967.
She was a past member of the Eastern Star, Miguelito Chapter No 176 and had belonged to the Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of Eastern Star No 566 in Solvang. Mrs Irwin played the organ for both chapters. She was also a charter member of Karam Court No 93 Oriental Shrine of North America.
Survivors include her husband of 48 years, John P Irwin of Lompoc; four daughters, Marjorie Bias of Antioch, Beatrice Beam of the Philippines, Joyce Howell and Vivien Van Niel both of Oakland; two sons Raymond Howell of Orcutt and Timothy Irwin of Lompoc; a sister Alice Schuyler of Lompoc; 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 11am Monday at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, the Reverend Ernst Freund of First Presbyterian Church and the Santa Ynez Valley Chapeter of Eastern Star No. 566 officiating. Her Ashes will be scattered at sea.
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