LoVae went to work for CDF/CalFire San Bernardino Unit as a county employee in 1980 as their Public Information Officer. She left the fire service in 1991.
LoVae led an active and interesting life.
Born November 29, 1946 in El Centro California. After her dad’s death LoVae and her mom moved to Southern California. She graduated from Lake Elsinore High School in June 1964.
LoVae was Miss Elsinore, Miss Riverside County and a Princess in the court of Queen Scheherazade at the Riverside County National Date Festival in 1964 and held several other beauty queen titles.
She was a newspaper reporter for 17 years working for the Lake Elsinore newspaper, the Riverside Press Enterprise and the San Bernardino County Sun. she was also a founding member of the San Bernardino County Chapter of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving).
She always wanted to be a California Highway Patrol officer. She almost realized that dream when she was accepted into the first class of female CHP cadets to become officers in 1974. Unfortunately, while on a ride along with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the patrol car in which she was riding was struck by a drunk driver. She was badly injured, being in a coma for two months, breaking both legs and both arms her hip and shoulder and numerous ribs. While she recovered enough to resume her normal life, she was unable to pass the physical agility test again for the CHP.
LoVae was an avid supporter and cheer leader for CDF/CalFire, CHP, United States Marines and public safety in general.
She and Bob loved traveling in their RV allowing LoVae to power shop through the United States collecting sleighs, autumn leaves and police patches.
Private funeral services will be held on February 29, 2020.
A public memorial will be held on Thursday, March 19,2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Point Fellowship, 34784 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa Ca 92399. Reception to be held following the service.
Cards and Condolences:
Bob Martines
31939 Oakwood Circle
Yucaipa, CA 92399
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