Wilma Mable Mechling, age 94, of Gardena, California passed away in her sleep on Wednesday April 1, 2020. Wilma was born November 3, 1925 in Denver, Colorado. Wilma is the 4th child of 9 siblings. Her remaining siblings are Helen Stevenson and Grace Griffin. Wilma has 2 daughters, Rita Cable and Linda Jackson (deceased). She has 5 grandchildren: Steven Holloway, Tracy Vinson, Trisha Holloway, Carrie Scott, Holly Argoonsingh and 8 Great grandchildren, as well as 1 great great grand child. Wilma lived in Calif for 90 years. She graduated from Jordan High school in Long Beach, Calif. She worked at Northrop Aircraft for 35 years and retired from Northrop approximately 1989. She enjoyed her retirement years as a rock hound. Known by her rock club as the “go-go girl,” she was ready to go rock hunting in her RV whenever the club wanted. Also, she was devoted to her family, making sure she was at important family events (I.e. graduations, youngest daughters stroke, Christmas, grand baby births, etc.). Everyone remembers Wilma as a kind, generous, loving person. She was always willing to lend a helping hand when needed.
A cremation for Wilma was held Tuesday, April 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM. The Memorial for Wilma has been postponed, and will be held after the pandemic is over. Date and time to be announced.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.halversonstonemyers.com for the Mechling family.
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