Marguerite “Jerry” Pusey Sept. 22, 1927-Dec. 23, 2021

A lifetime resident of Los Angeles and Palos Verdes. Preceded in death by husband Charles A. Pusey, Jr. (one time RLN columnist), son Joseph Pusey, granddaughter Maggy and great grandson Phoenix.

“Jerry” raised six children to whom she taught the love of reading, the responsibility of fighting for social justice and peace, and the belief in magic. She also passed her passions to her 19 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandchild, who all adored her. Not only did she have a huge biological family, but she was a surrogate mother and grandmother to many.

She also found the time and love to rescue many beloved poodles.

Jerry was the life of the party. She loved to sing, dance and ride roller coasters. She was a fabulous storyteller and everyone who knew her knows the great love story between her and her husband, Charley, whom she met when she was a waitress and he was a sailor during WWII. They are together now, singing.

“Sometimes in singing, we find the beginning again.”

Jerry is magic. Jerry is loved.

Celebration of life at 1 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Wigwam Lodge in San Pedro.