It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Constance Ava Thiesen. Ava passed away peacefully, her family by her side, to join her loving husband Ron on Easter Sunday, March 31,2024- the 38th anniversary of their first meeting.
Ava (born Constance Irene McDonald on May 7, 1945, in San Francisco) graced our lives with her enormous heart and graced our souls with her enormous love, not only for her family but for her friends as well. She is preceded in death by husbands Ron Thiesen and James Backmann.
She is survived by two daughters – Laura Backmann Corn of North Fork and Lisa Backmann of Santa Maria. In addition, she leaves behind five grandchildren (Lani Owen of North Fork, Gino Brancato of Auberry, Alex and Samuel Niedrauer of Santa Maria, and James Backmann of Coarsegold); and six great grandchildren (Kaia, Khloe and Karissa Owen of North Fork, Sofia Niedrauer of Santa Maria, and Tenaya and Gianna Brancato of Auberry). She was close to and loved her daughters’ and grand children's spouses (Jerry Corn of North Fork, Ben San Juan of Santa Maria, Nate Hodges of North Fork, Toya Brancato of Auberry, and Hana Backmann of Coarsegold).
Ava was a long time and well known resident of Cascadel Woods in North Fork, California. Her strength and compassion were legendary. She was a rock to friends and family, always encouraging, supporting, and bringing inspiration. Her strong yet gentle approach, combined with her kind spirit, made her a natural counselor. She was a gem in this life and we were all graced by her beautiful presence.
Always and Forever…..thanks for being “in it together”, Ava. We deeply miss you.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday. May 11, from 11 am to 2 pm at the North Fork Rancheria Community Center (56901 Kunugib Way in North Fork, California). We invite you to join us to remember and celebrate the life of Ava as we say goodbye and cherish the time we had together.
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