Barbara Joan Hendrickson
Barbara Joan (Bastiani) Hendrickson, our cherished Mother, passed away peacefully on Nov. 22, 2022, at the age of 83. She passed at home where she was cared for and surrounded by her children, James Hendrickson, Terry Hendrickson, and Karen Hendrickson. She follows her beloved husband, Chuck, who passed away Oct. 26, 2021.
Barbara was born in Albany, New York, on July 23, 1939. She was always a spirited child in search of new experiences. She got that, and more than she could have imagined, after marrying Chuck as a young military officer just beginning his career. She quickly and admirably learned what was needed of a military wife. She raised three children at various postings across the country. There was never a time when we arrived at our new “quarters” when she did not have the beds made up with fresh sheets for a peaceful introduction to our new lives.
She created a happy and warm home and was an excellent and supportive mother. Her keen sense of humor made things fun and there are many fond memories of coming home after school to have warm cookies before running outside to play in the neighborhood.
Barbara re-entered the outside workforce as her children moved forward with their schooling. She quickly rose to the role of the Executive Assistant to the head of the Veterans Administration Offices in both Lawton, Okla., and Phoenix, Ariz.
She was an avid singer around the house and in later years mastered classic country songs while participating in community plays and karaoke with her good friends at PebbleCreek, where she was known affectionately as “Country Barb.”
Barbara and Chuck shared a love of travelling and cruising—domestically and internationally—visiting Europe, Asia, and South America.
She will be missed immensely by her children Jim (Elizabeth and Jackson) Hendrickson of Atlanta, Ga., Terry Hendrickson of Goodyear, and Karen Hendrickson of Goodyear.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck, sister Norma, brother Amos Jr., and parents Amos and Theresa.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ASPCA or your local animal shelter.
Gino Ranalli
Mr. Gino Ranalli, 90, died Sept. 29, 2022. He was born July 14, 1932, in Columbus, Ohio, to Croce Ranalli and Carmela Pisegna. He is survived by his wife, Frances Ranalli; daughters, Diane Windisch and Tina Ranalli; and son, Danny Ranalli.
Gino was raised in Columbus, Ohio, flytown, until leaving for the Navy in 1955. He met and married Frances. Together they had four children and raised them in Long Beach, Calif. Gino was an avid sports fan, especially the Lakers and Rams. He played all sports, including basketball, golf, bowling, dancing, and shooting pool with his buddies.
He will be missed by all.
Virginia Robinson (Ginnie)
Virginia Robinson (Ginnie), age 86 of Goodyear, Ariz., passed peacefully at home with family on Nov. 24, 2022. Ginnie was born on Sept. 15, 1936, in Seattle, Wash., the fourth child of Dr. Clarence and Virginia Shannon. She grew up in the Capital Hill area of Seattle, playing tennis at the Seattle Tennis Club and attending Forest Ridge.
Ginnie went on to attend the UW (Delta Gamma Sorority) where she met the love of her life, Kenneth Robinson. Ken and Ginnie were married in 1960 and had three children. They enjoyed living all over the world as a result of Ken’s military career. After Ken’s retirement from the U.S. Navy, they settled back in the Seattle area and Ginnie coached girls tennis at Eastside Catholic High School. Ginnie and Ken moved to Goodyear, Ariz., in 1998, and enjoyed their time playing pickleball and golf. Ginnie was preceded in death by her husband Ken, and siblings Bill, Dick, and Sally. She is survived by her children, Tighe, Teri Owens (Buc), and David (Kathy); five grandchildren, Shannon, Josh, Sarah, Jake, and Jessica; and two great-grandchildren, Theo and Oliver. Ginnie will be interned with Ken at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Services are pending.
Joann Helen Taylor
With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Joann Helen Taylor, age 89, on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Joann was born on Sept. 22, 1933, in Pontiac, Mich., to Helen and William Schmiel. After raising their family in Woodland Hills, Calif., Joann and her husband Ralph Taylor moved to PebbleCreek, where they lived happily for six years before Ralph passed away in 2005. Joann remained in PebbleCreek after Ralph passed away. She joined the Singles Club and was surrounded by close friends and the wonderful and caring PebbleCreek community.
Joann’s work career was raising her family and working for a California travel agency where she was fortunate to see so much of the world. Joann will be remembered for her vivacious personality, love of travel, throwing parties, and social nature. She especially loved the holidays with family, where her creative talent and love of assembling beautiful table settings and holiday decorations brought a smile to everyone’s face. Flowers always fed Joann’s soul, and she looked forward to receiving them and planting her spring crop every year in her yard.
While described as sweet and gracious, Joann surprised everyone as she was a fiercely competitive card and bocce ball player in the PebbleCreek community. Joann loved her University of Michigan football games dressed in football gear while eating a bucket of chicken for her home tailgate parties. Even as she was declining in health, she never wanted to miss a single game.
Most of all she loved her family and instilled in her children the importance of staying connected. She will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
Joann is survived by her two sons, Mike and Mark Taylor; daughters, Pamela and Julie Taylor; grandchildren, Matthew Taylor, Pamela Bonas, and Brandon Barngrover; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor and Robbie Bonas and Callum Barngrover.
The family will be holding a memorial service in Riverside, Calif., where Joann will be buried next to her husband Ralph and they will both be close to family. A Celebration of Life was held at Joann’s home for close friends and family on Dec. 10, 2022.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and messages of condolence can be sent to 3504 150th Dr., Goodyear, AZ 85395.