Faith Irene Moffitt

Faith Irene (Hope) Moffitt passed away on July 1 at the age of 102. She was born in Meriden, Kansas and died in San Diego, California. She was a remarkable woman who throughout her entire life exemplified faith, love, and spunk. She was a blessing to both family and friends.

One of her nephews wrote. “Chiney was her nickname given by her father. That’s how she was known by so many from her parent’s side of the family. Though the name originally had a different meaning, shiny was so appropriate. She had a God-given ability to brighten every life she touched.” On her 100th birthday her beloved status was shown by the “many people who came to the little town of Needles, California to honor her…. Dozens upon dozens of friends and family came from all over to see her and show her how much she meant to them. Eleven nieces and nephews came from Kansas and Iowa and Wisconsin to show their love for her. Friends came from far-away places. Some of them had ailments that made travel difficult. Still, they came to see her. How well that speaks of her character; of her heart.”

She stood by family and friends during good times and bad times. You could count on her to help celebrate the good times and to provide comfort and help during the bad times. She put the needs of her family above her own needs, not because she had to but because of who she was. As a full-time mother she seldom had free time, but later in life she was rarely seen without a book in her hand. The church and God’s word were always an important part of her life. Even in her ending days, she found comfort when listening to old hymns and passages from the Bible. She remained thankful and kind to the end, while still making her wishes very clear.

Faith Moffitt was predeceased by Steve, her husband of over 50 years. Survivors include a daughter Karen Moffitt, a son Stephen Larry Moffitt, and wife Brenda, three grandsons Christopher, Derrick, and wife Sabrina, and Brian, and six great-grandchildren. She will be missed, but her legacy of love will remain.

Services, which will be livestreamed, will be held on July 28 at 1:00 at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, 3520 E. Washington St., Colton, CA 92324; this will be followed by a brief gravesite service at 2:30. Flowers may be sent to the mortuary or a donation may be made to either Needles Regional Senior Center, 1699 Bailey Ave., Needles, CA 92363 or Trinity Lutheran Church 2900 North E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405.