Palisades-News-July-8-2015

Page 10 Palisades News July 8, 2015Adele Nadine Carroll, 89, died peacefullyat home on June 17. A 52-yearresident of Pacific Palisades, she wasa member of the Woman’s Club and thePalisades Garden Club.Adele enjoyed line dancing and her hobbiesincluded baking. She was known to herneighbors for her many baked items, especiallyher whiskey cake. She distributed herhomemade cookies at holidays and specialevents and most remember she made aheck of a Christmas ham and a Thanksgivingturkey.Adele was born in British Guiana on November23, 1925. She attended St. Joseph’sHigh School and married her husband,Lloyd, on February 8, 1943, when she was17 and he was 32.They migrated to the United States in the1950s, and moved to California when Lloydretired from his law practice. He predeceasedAdele in 1997.An avid hostess, Adele’s gracious hospitalitywas extended to friends and family atholidays throughout the year. Generous toa fault, she shared her talent for baking withPASSINGSAdele N. Carroll, 89;Active Club Memberseveral of the younger generation and alwaysasked visitors whether they were hungryor had eaten.In addition, she loved cats, saving manyover the years to live long, happy lives.She and husband Lloyd were goodfriends with Henry and Peggy Koster.Koster, a successful movie director whodied in 1988, did the sketch of Adele usedfor this obituary.Having no children, Adele is survivedby numerous relatives worldwide.Nephews include the Shepherds—Dr.John, Cpt. David, Alair QC and Myron—and Brian Camacho (West Indies). NephewBruce and niece Jacqueline Camacho livein Georgia and nephew Carlos Somerslives in Colorado.Nieces also include Margaret Camacho,Jennifer Cannon Williams and Judy CannonStierheim (Florida) and Joyce Somers andMargo Jorge Rogers. Plus nieces Maureen,Kathryn and Charmaine Jorge (Nevada)and Carolyn Camacho (North Carolina).Other nephews include Bruce, Markand Ivan Mattheson and nieces DebbieAdele Nadine CarrollIllustration by Henry KosterMattheson Patrick and Jane MatthesonStrayhorn (California).In recognition of the Martinez family,without whose dedication and 24-hourloving care Adele could not have remainedin her home: Aurelia, Erika, Flor and Ruth,you are now a part of Adele’s family.A memorial will be held at Adele’s homeat 380 Grenola St. on July 11 at 1 p.m.(neighbors are welcome). If you have anyquestions you may contact Kathryn, (909)260-9988.Summer WritingContest UnderwayThe Pacific Palisades Friends of theLibrary has launched its annualsummer creative writing contest.Youth and teens from first grade throughhigh school are invited to submit an originalshort story, essay, non-fiction article,dramatic scene, monologue or poem withthe theme “Rockin’, Rhythm and Rhymes.”Entries must not exceed three pages(double spaced) and may not have beensubmitted at school or in another contest.All entries must be received and recordedat the Palisades Branch Library by September8. Winners will receive gift certificatesto Diesel Books, and the winningentries will be performed by actors at afall awards ceremony.For more information, go to the libraryinformation desk or visit friendsofpalilibrary.org/Library-Programs.SMCCA to Meet July 14The next Santa Monica Civic CanyonAssociation board meeting is 7 p.m., Tuesday,July 14, at the clubhouse at RusticCanyon Park, 601 Latimer Rd. Maryam Zarwill give an update on the Pacific PalisadesHomeless Task Force. For agenda and priormeeting minutes, visit: smcca.org.SATURDAY, JULY 11th • 10 am - 5 pmP A C I F I C P A L I S A D E Ssidewalk SALEDEEP DISCOUNTS & FOOD TRUCKS!Benton’s The Sport ShopBOCA & BOCA ManBotham Plumbing & HeatingCarly KCollections AntiquesComfort Massageby Brian PanosianPARTICIPATING MERCHANTS:Denise CarolynGift Garden AntiquesKatie O’Neill’s Fine Art StudioLavender BlueMarc Michel Eyewear StudioMichele InternationalHair Salon & Beauty SupplyP2 PaliskatesPalisades Lutheran Church& Pre-SchoolPetite AmiRodeo RealtySpecial MomentsThe Yogurt Shoppe (Game Truck)“COMMIT TO THE PALISADES.” SPONSORED BY THE PACIFIC PALISADES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!