Obituary of Neola Umbarger

Neola died peacefully on July 2, 2008 at the age of 85 years. A native of Montrose, Colorardo. Neola was a beautician in Salinas and Owner/Operator of the "Dainty Lady Beauty Salon" in oldtown Salinas for many years. She loved cosmetics and clothing and always dressed stylishly. She socialized as a Moose Club member and rose through the chairs to the highest ranking position in that organization. She also socialized with her husband, Frank as a member of the Salinas Elk's Lodge and the American Legion. She was a long-time member of the Salinas Valley Community Church. She enjoyed dining-out and spending time with family and friends. Neola was loved and cared for by Rose Usi and her staff of caregivers, who made her last months happy and restful. The family will always be grateful for the love and care they gave to their "Princess Neola". Her soft and friendly manner will be greatly missed, especially by her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by daughters Gwynne and LeRoi Hemenway Peggy and Russel Wanzong step-daughter Pat DeSalvo son Wm. Doug and Joann Patterson step-son Larry and Carol Umbarger preceded in death by husbands Wm. (Red) Patterson in 1982 and Frank Umbarger in 1998. Wednesday July 2, 2008 , 5 PM - 9 PM at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions Thursday July 3, 2008 , 2:30 PM at Healey Mortuary Click for Map and Directions at Queen of Heaven Cemetery Click for Map and Directions