GUGGISBERG, IRIS LENORE JONES, FUHS 1948

IRIS LENORE (JONES) GUGGISBERG, FUHS 1948
1930 - 2013 | Obituary

 

(HUSBAND REX WAS FUHS 1944.)

Guggisberg, Iris Lenore, has gone home into the arms of Jesus. She was preceded by her two boys, Mark and Bradley, and her beloved husband, Rex Frederick Guggisberg. Born July 31, 1930, Iris grew up in Buena Park and graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1948. In December of that year she married Rex. They were joyfully married for 61 years.

They settled in Fullerton and had three children, Mark , Bradley, and Ann. She was one of God's miracles having been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2009. She outlived the doctor's diagnosis by 4 years of quality life and passed peacefully on August 12, 2013 at home, with family by her side. Iris had a sharp mind and a love of friends, food, books, and travel. Her love of work led her from Knott's Berry Farm to Del Piso Tile to the Anaheim Convention Center Red Coats. She was a woman of grace and courage who inspired everyone who knew her, with her love of God and zest for life. Iris leaves a legacy of love and laughter to her daughter Ann Guggisberg , her son in law, Rex Henry, her sister, Pinky Betz, and all her cherished family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Rose Drive Friends Church on Tuesday, August 27th at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society of the National Kidney Foundation. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary

Published in Orange County Register on August 20, 2013 (Available until Aug 20, 2014)

Connie,

Thank you so much for your FUHS information. You are appreciated. Unfortunately (old age, I guess) I was unable to comment directly on the FUHS Alumni Blog site. Pls. put up for me the following on Iris's comments:

 

I knew, and loved Iris as a wonderful person, and friend to all. Especially to me. From elementary school through our`1944-1948 years at FUHS, and later in life at certain events, it was always uplifting to be around her. After all these years I still vividly remember, and value, the good times, the good friends, and the high school pals and gals left behind on grad day June 1948. I am saddened that she is gone, but am heartened to know we will all see her, and each other, again one day.

 

John (Junior) V. Briggs

FUHS 1944-1948

Message from 1948 class rep Joan Grigsby Sorsabal

Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:00 AM

 

I just talked to Gwynn. She went to Iris’ Service yesterday. She said it was a beautiful service and there were a lot of friends and family there. They had a reception at the house afterward.

Gwynn Fulbright Moodie, Roberta Hamilton Ellis, Donna Johnson Shook and Genie LeVally Page attended from the Class of ’48. While visiting with others she heard that Frances Sorrells Crandall had passed away within the last couple of weeks. I haven’t been able to find out anything about Frances. Has anyone heard anything?

 

Joan