Lena Peckham passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2013, with her family at her bedside. She was 91 years old.

She leaves behind her beloved husband of 72 years, Willard; three daughters; seven grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Lena was born in Mississippi and moved with her sister to California at age 8.
 
She lived in Burbank until 1972 when she and Willard retired and moved to Clearlake Oaks, Calif., where they had lived for the past 40 years.

Even with her severe memory loss and dementia, Lena remained her sweet and loving self to the end.

She and Willard recently had moved to Lucerne to live with their youngest daughter, Janice, and her husband, Carl.

A celebration of Lena’s life is scheduled for mid April, with the date to be announced later. Her grandson and grandson-in-law will speak at the service.

“She was a wonderful mom and lady, I feel very privileged to have had her for so many years and to have taken care of her for the last few years,” said her daughter, Janice.
 
Donations may be made to Hospice Services of Lake County or the Alzheimer's Association.