Winifred Davies Church

August 4, 1912 - January 22, 2021 Pebble Beach

Winifred Church of Pebble Beach, was born in Los Angeles, August 4, 1912 and passed away January 22, 2021. Winifred was a beautiful lady who contributed talent, kindness, grace and intelligence to her family and many friends during her 108 years in our world. An Avid golfer, she attributed her longevity to walking the course. She enjoyed a membership in the WGA and Monterey Peninsula Country Club where she designed and built the family home nearby. Winifred was a member of the Church in the Forest in Pebble Beach and spent much of her time volunteering for the Cancer Discovery Shop. She was very creative, a wood carver, metal fabricator and quilter. A constant reader, Winnie could finish anyone’s crossword puzzle. Winifred attended Whittier College where she met her future husband, William Howard Church. She graduated in 1934 earning a BA in Elementary Education and receiving a Lifetime Credential. She later taught for the LA City School District. Winifred and Howard married March 19, 1940 at the Pasadena Wedding Chapel in Pasadena, California. On May 24, 1946 their son, Addison was born. Soon after, Howard became the first City Manager of Whittier. Later, the family moved to San Gabriel while Howard taught Economics at the University pf Southern California. In February of 1957, the family moved to Pebble Beach to enable Howard to start the Management and Economics Department at the Naval Postgraduate School at the request of the US Vice-President. Winifred and Howard spent a number of years traveling extensively throughout Europe, the South Pacific, and the Orient. Winifred will be sorely missed by her son, Addison “Tad” Church (Carol), grandson Trevor Church, and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William Howard Church.