She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank R. Ahlquist and her son-in-law, Bob Harger. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Harger, of Carmichael; Carole Kearns (Joe) of Malibu; her son, John Ahlquist (Beverly), of Elk Grove; her grandchildren, Laura Pajak (Steve); Peter Harger (Elizabeth); Diann Harger; Jeffrey Kearns (Molly); Lisebeth Kearns Ness (Mike); and nine great-grandchildren.