FINGAR, Darlene M. Born August 8, 1938 in San Pedro, Ca. - Darlene passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2014 at the age of 75 after struggling with heart disease.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Wendell. She was a loving mother to her son Bruce and daughter Susan. Darlene is also survived by her brother William Anderson Jr. and aunt Arlene Winship, her grandson Christopher, and her Westies Max and Molly. Darlene was a graduate of San Pedro High School.
She had been retired after many years as a clerical supervisor by the Ca. Board of Equalization and the State Employment Department. Darlene was very active in the local PTA and served as its president at Coyle Ave. School where her children attended.
Darlene and her family greatly enjoyed camping at Yosemite National Park and after retiring, often traveled in their motor home to the western states in addition to taking cruises to Alaska, Caribbean and Mexico. She had a beautiful spirit and a big heart and loved animals.
Sacramento Bee July 13, 2014