Celia Kline Krull (98) of Yuma, AZ passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 2nd. The eldest of four children, Celia was born in Mogollon, New Mexico on April 10th,1925 to Frank and Isabel Kline.
In 1945, she met her husband, John (Johnny), in McNary, Arizona while working at the Southwest Lumber Mill. Johnny and Celia were married on September 9th, 1947, in McNary, Arizona. They moved to Yuma in 1958 with their four children.
Celia was employed by Kofa High School for over 20 years as a beloved cafeteria lady, primarily for the teaching staff. Celia and Johnny loved dancing with friends and family, especially Latin Cumbias. She enjoyed women league bowling in Yuma for several years.
After retirement, Celia and Johnny enjoyed traveling with their grandchildren in their RV to many different states. You would often find Celia enjoying her free time at local casinos and in Laughlin, Nevada.
Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny; her parents, Frank, and Isabel Kline; her brother, Sosteno Kline; her sister, Rosie Pacheco and her grandson, Jonathan Krull.
She leaves behind a legacy with her four children, Lydia of Ventura, California, David (Muriel), Barney (Kay), Leonard (Cynthia); sister, Stella Reyes; 11 grandchildren, Brandy, Crystal, Shawnna, Jonathan, Jessica, Casey, Dean, Dell, Andrea, Madeleine, Colin, and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
