Loversa Anabelle Kawecki

Loversa Ann Kawecki (Versi) died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Fil-Am BNC home in Claremont, CA. She was born November 19,1926 in Kingston, New York. She was the daughter and youngest child to Frank and Janie Kouhoupt. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Kenneth Kouhoupt, sister Eva Burnett, and husband of sixty years, Charles Kawecki. A son, Kevin, died at birth. Loversa attended Kingston High School and in 1944, married Charles Kawecki at the historic Old Dutch Church in Kingston. In 1949, she moved with her husband and two sons, Charles and Lynn, to Ocean Beach, San Diego. In 1952 the family moved, with her husband's job, to the Upland-Ontario area. From 1970 to 1990, Loversa operated a board and care home for elderly women out of her large home in Upland. With its stellar reputation and limited capacity, it had a long waiting list. In 2002, Versi and Charles moved with their youngest son, Kerwin, and his family to Rancho Cucamonga so they could assist her with Charles' care. She continued living with them up until her sudden stroke in 2021. Following her subsequent decline, in 2023 she was moved to the Fil-Am care home in order to receive proper care. Her family remains grateful for the care and kindness she received there. Loversa was a loving and generous person and was full of life, determination, and enthusiasm with a feisty streak which made her a joy to be around. She was a passionate shopper and enjoyed buying gifts for her children and grandchildren. A devout Christian, she was a lifelong member of the Ontario and Upland Methodist churches, as well as the Upland Women's Club, the PEO Sisterhood, and other organizations. Loversa was an avid traveler. Through her clubs, she visited China, Europe, and Russia, as well as many local trips in California to theatres, concerts, and museums. Most summers, Versi would travel to stay with her elder sons and their families back East where they stayed at the beach, toured D.C., and visited historical sites. With her youngest son and his family, she took road trips to Canada, Michigan, and many state and national parks. Loversa was a skilled amateur painter, and as a younger woman she worked with leather and painted ceramics. She also enjoyed reading mystery novels and watching classic movies and documentaries. She is survived by three sons and their families: Charles and wife Janet, Lynn and wife Debra, and Kerwin and wife Kathryn, as well as eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A celebration of life ceremony is planned for later in the Spring.