Brian, the girls and I have been so shaken by the sudden devastating news. Our hearts break for you all. 💔 I hope you feel the love that surrounds you, now and always. We are praying for your healing, comfort, strength and peace during this painful and difficult time.
My early memories meeting Gaylene was at Lake Nacimiento in the mid-1990’s. Maybe you remember Dale: we had some fun weekends with Lori and Shannon Bryant and their girls, Ciena was maybe 5 years old. Gaylene was an incredible water-skier. Oh my! So skilled and fearless on the water. Absolutely beautiful!
At that time she was part of a group of few people with the Bryant family praying for my salvation. And I am forever grateful! A few years later, we reconnected at church. Gaylene was so excited when she found out we had a baby girl, Allison, as she introduced us to her beautiful 5 months old baby girl, Adyson. Then as toddlers, our girls were friends celebrating birthdays parties and attending weekly classes at Awana. I also cherish some great memories at Mops with Gaylene and going on a few fun girls weekend trips with the leadership team,...Then for a few years, more laughs and fun with our monthly Bunco gatherings.
She had such a beautiful smile, a very bubbly personality, and I can still hear her unique great laugh. We had a very sweet, emotional, conversation at my mother in law, Ione Larinan’s memorial service last August. She knew I had been through some hard times and she was so compassionate and offering me to meet again to talk more. I had my new gray (natural) very short pixie haircut and she kept raving about it, making me laugh, saying how stylish and French I looked. I really wish I had called her when she asked me to. She gave me her strong, warm, loving, Gaylene ‘s signature hug with her sweet words “remember, I love you, let’s get together, I am here for you, call me! “. She was so very compassionate, always there for a friend.
Life gets always on the way,... I am really sad, thinking about our last moment. I have now such big regrets that I did not find the time last Fall to pick up the phone to reconnect with her or to invite her over to share a cup of tea.
We are so terribly sad that you have to go through such difficult time. And again, please know that our hearts ache for you all. We are asking God to surround you with his perfect peace and comfort.
Gaylene was so loved she will be missed in our Santa Barbara community.
Dear Dale, Ciena and Ady,
It’s so hard to think of Gaylene in the past tense - she was always such a vibrant presence. She had the special gift of noticing everyone in the room and making each person feel warm and loved.
Gaylene loved you all fiercely and I know that because she talked in such superlatives about each of you - there was never anyone as good as her girls or husband. She was so proud of what you have accomplished and who you are as beautiful people.
I have so many memories of Gaylene: Homebuilders parties like Bobby Crocker cook offs when she had definite opinions about each entry. Homebuilders water ski trips where she got up early every morning to hop into the Heinz’s boat for that first, 7 am ski run and she would ski with such joy and abandon. MOPS meetings where I could hear her laughter across a roomful of laughing women. And so many Bunco nights... And the times we prayed through hard times when Gaylene’s faith could carry us all. She was sure of her Jesus and sure of His goodness.
So, while life without Gaylene will be several shades darker, her presence in heaven makes heaven all that much better and brighter. Right now, that’s a comfort we can be certain of. Until I see her in glory, I’m going to live my life with a little bit of Gaylene inside me reminding me to really love those God brings into my life, the way she would.
Much love to you and many prayers now and in years to come,
Dale, Ciena and Ady.......my very deepest condolences on losing Gaylene. I just got back from a trip a few hours ago and found out that Gaylene was gone.
I'm so sad about her passing and still a bit in shock. She was a close friend and I can't put into words how much she will be missed. We met at Westmont and Gaylene was always so full of fun and adventure. I will always cherish my fond and funny memories of her.
I remember when she first started dating Dale and how excited she was! As her guy friend she'd talk to me constantly about Dale and how awesome he was, even inviting me on Spring Break ski trip with the two of them so I could get to know Dale better. She was right! Dale was the love of her life from the beginning until the end.
Gaylene had such a knack for turning the ordinary into something fun and memorable. She was such a good listener, always had great insight and advice and was never too busy to be there for you. I learned so much from her about parenting too as I listened to her talking about Ciena and Ady and how very dearly she loved them.
Gaylene's faith has always been a source of inspiration to me. I will miss her and look forward to seeing her again with the Lord.
I'm so sorry to hear about Gaylene. She was my sister Joanne's best friend. I knew her through Joanne and met her a few times. She was a very special person and a source of support and strength to my sister. I'm glad she was in her life and their families shared so many special times and memories together. Those memories will always be there, but she will be missed. Sending love to all!!
Gaylene was always full of joy and laughter, and I have fond memories from our days at Trinity. Even after moving away, I got to keep up on you all through Facebook with Gaylene, and I loved hearing about all of your adventures and accomplishments. I love how much she loved all of you. I’m sure you don’t remember me, but know that you will be in my prayers. Love, Kate (Brown) Treick
God will carry you through these tough days. Hold on to His hands and lean on Him. May God bless and comfort you. Gaylene was beautiful and will be remembered always.
Dale...so sorry to hear this news late last week...may Our Lord provide you comfort and reassuring peace during this time. We know a new angel will now be watching over you all.
Gaylene and I we’re suite mates in suite C Van Kampen hall at Westmont College.
We ended up being in the same young marrieds class together at Trinity Baptist and in MOPS with our youngest children.
We had so many fun water ski week ends and then the last several years seeing each other every month at Bunco . Life with out Gaylene in it is going to be difficult to navigate. You will be missed and remembered fondly Gaylene
Until we meet in Glory .....
Cindy
Gaylene was truly and angel on Earth. She was so much fun and so loving. She loved her family and talked about them non-stop. She loved the Lord and his children. I will miss dearly her loving hugs as she whispered "love you" in my ear. I only knew Gaylene for a few years but it felt like a lifetime because of her capacity to love so deeply.
My prayers are with Dale, the girls and the whole family. May God give you peace and may the memories of Gaylene keep you smiling until we meet her again. Praise God for allowing so many of us to be touched by her love.
Brian, the girls and I have been so shaken by the sudden devastating news. Our hearts break for you all. 💔 I hope you feel the love that surrounds you, now and always. We are praying for your healing, comfort, strength and peace during this painful and difficult time.
My early memories meeting Gaylene was at Lake Nacimiento in the mid-1990’s. Maybe you remember Dale: we had some fun weekends with Lori and Shannon Bryant and their girls, Ciena was maybe 5 years old. Gaylene was an incredible water-skier. Oh my! So skilled and fearless on the water. Absolutely beautiful!
At that time she was part of a group of few people with the Bryant family praying for my salvation. And I am forever grateful! A few years later, we reconnected at church. Gaylene was so excited when she found out we had a baby girl, Allison, as she introduced us to her beautiful 5 months old baby girl, Adyson. Then as toddlers, our girls were friends celebrating birthdays parties and attending weekly classes at Awana. I also cherish some great memories at Mops with Gaylene and going on a few fun girls weekend trips with the leadership team,...Then for a few years, more laughs and fun with our monthly Bunco gatherings.
She had such a beautiful smile, a very bubbly personality, and I can still hear her unique great laugh. We had a very sweet, emotional, conversation at my mother in law, Ione Larinan’s memorial service last August. She knew I had been through some hard times and she was so compassionate and offering me to meet again to talk more. I had my new gray (natural) very short pixie haircut and she kept raving about it, making me laugh, saying how stylish and French I looked. I really wish I had called her when she asked me to. She gave me her strong, warm, loving, Gaylene ‘s signature hug with her sweet words “remember, I love you, let’s get together, I am here for you, call me! “. She was so very compassionate, always there for a friend.
Life gets always on the way,... I am really sad, thinking about our last moment. I have now such big regrets that I did not find the time last Fall to pick up the phone to reconnect with her or to invite her over to share a cup of tea.
We are so terribly sad that you have to go through such difficult time. And again, please know that our hearts ache for you all. We are asking God to surround you with his perfect peace and comfort.
Gaylene was so loved she will be missed in our Santa Barbara community.
With much love to you all, bisous bisous❤️🌺