Francine Marilyn or "Lyn" as known to all, graduated from Mt. View High School. She then married the love of her life, William Newton Pardee III. Theirs was a marriage blessed with 51 years and two children; son William IV and daughter Deborah. William predeceased Lyn on 12/12/2012.
Lyn was a woman who successfully maintained her home, family and career. She was a federal civil service employee who enjoyed her job as a supervisor in public works. She retired after a 20 year stint and then was able to pursue her hobbies in earnest. She was a member of the Classic Thunderbirds of San Diego Car Club, Bayfair Organization, speed boat racing, and of SPMA; Southwestern Prospectors and Miners Association. Lyn's zest for life and warm personality will genuinely be missed by family and friends alike.
Lyn is survived by her son William Newton Pardee IV (Christine) and daughter Deborah Charlton (Anthony), grandchildren; Carrie J. Droptiny (David), Maria Morrison (Charles Howard), Antionette Grignon (Rebecca Grignon), Katrina Pardee, Anthony A. Charlton III, and Mariya Sanchez. Her legacy also includes 8 great-grandchildren; Dominic Winton (Trinity), Caitlin Sankey, (Philip Clark), Jade Howard, Aaliyah Howard, Madeline Droptiny, Preston Grignon, Austin Charlton and Phoenix L. Charlton (on the way). In addition, she is survived by 23 nieces and nephews.
A visitation & celebration of life for Lyn will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Funeraria del Angel Chula Vista, 753 Broadway, Chula Vista, CA 91910. A prayer service will follow in the Serenity Chapel officiated by Father Emilio Magana. A catholic committal service will take place Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Park-Bible Mausoleum, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.humphreymortuary.com for the Pardee family.
