.........Ellen Jones (Pomrehn).........
                                                                             Born 4-10-39... Died 6-9-08.... Aged 69 years.

Summer 1956	1981 @ 25th	Ellen & Hugo 1991

Ellen Kathleen (Jones) Pomrehn Pomrehn, Ellen Kathleen (Jones), of Westminster, age 69, passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 at Los Alamitos Hospital and was immediately welcomed into the arms of Jesus. Ellen Kathleen Jones was born April 10, 1939 in South Gate, CA, the daughter of Leonard M. and Doris A. (Sturgess) Jones. After graduating from South Gate High School in 1956, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Southern California. On June 12, 1960, she married the love of her life, Hugo Paul Pomrehn, and was a devoted mother to their three children. Upon graduation from USC, Ellen began her career as a grade-school teacher. Working for the Westminster School District, she taught mainly kindergarten at Midway City School until her retirement in 1995. Ellen enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, crossword puzzles and cheering for USC. But mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Ellen was a devoted wife and mother, and a dedicated teacher, always thinking of and helping others. In addition to her husband, Ellen leaves to cherish wonderful memories: son Leonard (Suzanne) and grandsons Paul and Joe of Michigan, daughter Kathleen Perry and granddaughters Elena and Emma of Long Beach, son Scott (Wendy) and grandchildren Ryan, Randi, Robbie, John, Margaret, Alex, Mary, Elizabeth and Bridget of Monrovia, brothers and sisters-in-law, beautiful nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and many special friends. Especially dear to Ellen was her sister Carolyn Rickon of Placerville. The Family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Jabara and his staff at St. Joseph's for all their years of care and concern. Family and friends will gather in the chapel of Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA on Friday, June 20. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11:30 am, with services commencing promptly at 12 p.m. Pastor Richard A. Flowers officiating.

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