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LIGHTBODY, Effa Jean (36521)

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Birth

  • Born on February 09, 1917 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA

Death

  • Died on May 05, 2014 in Cupertino, Santa Clara Co., CA

Marriages

Children

Notes

  • Obituary: February 9, 1917 - May 5, 2014 Resident of Cupertino With her family by her side, Effa-Jean (Effie) Arms of Cupertino passed away early Monday, May 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard A. Arms of 83 years and their sweet daughter, Susan of 3 years. Effie is survived by two of her three children, Sherrill Arms and Audrene (Arms) Rossi with spouse, Thomas Rossi; grandchildren Lamar Baker and Shannon Sackett with spouse, Eric; great-grandchildren, Madison and Riley; and many nephews and nieces. Effa-Jean Arms was born in Palo Alto, CA. to Villa Amos and Victor Lightbody. She was sister to Lola, Elinor and Mildred. She graduated from Sequoia High School, Redwood City, CA. Effie would catch the bus from Menlo Park to Albany, CA to play violin in the symphony; she graduated from beauty school and established herself as a well-known beautician on University Avenue in downtown Palo Alto. She met her husband, Dick on a blind date in San Francisco and they were married in 1939. Effie and her husband (the 5th employee of Hewlett Packard), made their home in Menlo Park where they raised their family. In 1975, Effa-Jean and Dick retired to their beloved Sierras to enjoy over 20 years of living on the Yuba River in Sierra City. They loved riding snow-mobiles in the snow, fishing, gardening, appreciating nature and volunteering. Effie won an award at the Sacramento State Fair for her beautiful, handmade, king-size quilt. She enjoyed all kinds of needlework, while Dick would recycle materials making fishing lures and other novelties. In later years, Effie devoted herself to being the sole caregiver to her husband prior to his death. They were married for 61 years. After 2000, Effie returned to the Bay Area to be closer to family. Our family wishes to thank Optimal Hospice Care and especially Effie's friends and caregivers at The Forum for their friendship, understanding and loving care. Effie knew she was safe with all of you, she trusted you and you made her happy--that gave her peace. In loving memory, she is forever in our hearts. As Effa-Jean wished, no services were held. Any memorial contributions in her honor can be made to Lucille Packard Children's Hospital or Optimal Hospice Care.
  • Occupation: Beautician

Sources

  • Newspaper Obituary: Los Altos Town Crier Los Altos,CA Obituary May 28,2014