Carolyn George DeMoss

Carolyn DeMoss, 87, of La Jolla, California passed away peacefully in her home on May 18.th. She was surrounded by family. Born to Greek immigrants in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 7th, 1928, Carolyn was the fourth child of George and Eugenia Scarvelis. She was the younger sister of the late Nolan “Nick” Francis, the late Anne Triant and brother, Steve Scarvelis. She moved with her family to Los Angeles after World War II where she attended Hollywood High School and subsequently El Camino Community College. Proud of her parents’ heritage, as a young woman she was active in the Greek Orthodox Church, teaching Sunday School and serving as a youth counselor.

A true pioneer in her career, as in her life, Carolyn was one of the first ever woman vice-presidents of a company. Her career included bookkeeper for Hollywood Bank, Assistant Vice President for Continental Bank, escrow officer for Escrow Administrators and Malaga Cove Escrow and vice president of the title insurance company, Ticor. She moved to La Jolla in 1978 where she established a real estate brokerage practice and was an active member of the La Jolla Board of Realtors for many years. Carolyn devoted herself to numerous La Jolla charitable activities, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Darlington House and The League House and Meals on Wheels.

Throughout her life she impressed all with her style, charm, wit and graciousness. Carolyn lived her life with dignity, perseverance, focus and courage. She loved art, the opera, ballet, traveling and shopping. She was a great friend to many people, even those from different generations, who were impressed with her sharp mind and active body, practicing yoga even into her 80’s.

A loyal daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Carolyn will be remembered for her love of family and her generosity. Her legacy and lessons will continue through those she left behind. She is survived by her devoted brother, Steve Scarvelis, sister in law June Francis and beloved nieces and nephews: Penny and Nickolaos Travlos of Athens Greece; George and Alexandra Scarvelis of Santa Barbara; Reverend Fr. Costas Constantinou and Dr. Eugenia Scarvelis Constantinou of San Diego; Diana Dennen of Lake Havasu; and Stella Scarvelis of La Jolla. She is also survived by her cherished great-nieces and nephews, Marianna, Alexandra and Mia Travlos, Steven, Nicholas and Stamatia Scarvelis, Christopher Constantinou and Bobby and Nicole Schindler.

A Trisagion memorial service will be held 6:30 Monday, May 25 at El Camino Memorial Park, with a funeral service 9:00 AM Tuesday. Both services to be held at the St. Demetrios Chapel at El Camino Memorial Park, 5660 Carol Canyon Rd in San Diego, followed by burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Canoga Park. May her memory be eternal. Αἰωνία ἡ μνήμη της.

Arrangements under the direction of El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley, San Diego, CA.