Obituary of Lola May Testa

Lola May "Rose" Testa, formerly of Marysville, passed away Friday October 8, 2010 in Willows, California following a long illness. Lola May was born August 20, 1922 in Oklmulgee Oklahoma as one of eight siblings. She moved to San Diego, California prior to WWII. She met and married John Peter Testa of Illinois in November 1943. The family lived mostly in California moving to Marysville from Long Beach in 1960. She retired from CalTrans District 3, working first as a pool secretary and retired as an engineer assistant and a member of the Society of Professional Engineers. Lola May loved music. She and two sisters formed a trio, performing locally and on radio in Oklahoma. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville. She was active in the choir, Sunday School and the Footsteps Program. She was preceded in death by her husband John in 1968 and her parents Willie and Florence Rose as well as all of her siblings. She is survived by her three children; John of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Alice of Oakland, California and Ward of Anchorage, Alaska; as well as three granddaughters and a large extended family and dear friends. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 11:00 am at Sierra View Memorial Park in Olivehurst, California. Pastor Al Jolley will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated. Jon L. Fullerton of Sierra View Mortuary is the funeral director in charge of arrangements.