OBITUARY

Fay Gwynneth George Lima, a 45-year resident of Costa Mesa, died of

emphysema Oct. 31 at Hoag Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was 72.

Lima was born Nov. 7, 1927, to H. Arnold and Constance Strangman in

Pasadena. She and her two older brothers grew up and attended schools in

Pasadena and South Pasadena. She was a graduate of Pasadena City College

and also received a degree from Orange Coast College.

In 1947, she married Earl George, who died in 1950. She was a mother

with a young son at the time. She then married John Lima in 1951. He died

in 1971.

As a dedicated wife and mother, Lima enjoyed making a home for her

husband and four sons. She was a voracious reader who also enjoyed

crossword puzzles, knitting and music. When her sons were grown, she

entered the work force, becoming a dental assistant.

She is survived by her sons Ken Lima of Costa Mesa; Greg Lima of

Olympia, Wash.; Don Lima of Castro Valley; and Douglas Lima of Newport

Beach; her brother, Desmond Strangman of Irvine; and four grandchildren

-- Jarrod, Evan, Kyle and Tiana Lima -- all residents of Olympia, Wash.

A private family gathering is planned.

Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Assn. of Orange

County, 1570 E 17th St., Santa Ana, CA 92705.