MRS. SYLVIA SUE AHRENS was married to the love of her life, Merlyn J. Ahrens, for 47 years and is survived by her six children, Greg Ahrens (Joan), Sue O’Connor (Dan), Marty Ahrens, Jeffrey Ahrens, Nancy Devine (Tom) and Wes Ahrens (Lisa) . Her sister Linda Chaffers (Mike), fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Sylvia was preceded by her husband Merlyn, sister Sherri Crow, and great grandson Jacob Ahrens.
Sylvia delighted in having her family surround her and enjoyed family vacations, family reunions, the Chargers and Padres. She freely and unconditionally opened her home and her heart to family, friends, and those in need. Grandma took her family to the beach, boogie boarding, fishing, camping, movies, and trips to Vegas. She was a “Tough Old Crow.”
Sylvia helped establish the family construction business and maintained payroll for over 25 years. She was a construction mother to all the employees. She actively participated in PTA for 20 years, serving at the local and state level, and also volunteered at Little League and Alvarado Convalescent Home.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Sharp Hospice.
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