Jalana Marie Ware of Glendora, CA went to be with her Lord

and Saviour. She was born Jalana Marie Carpenter in Lancaster,

OH to Allen and Helen Carpenter (she was a descendent of

the passengers of the Mayflower – on Her Father’s side of

the family). She met Walter F. (“Buddy”) Ware at Mars Hill College

NC in 1960, and they married on June 20, 1964. She joined him in

Atlanta Georgia, where Walt graduated from the Georgia Institute of

Technology. They lived for many years in Palos Verdes, CA where

their three children were born. After many worldwide adventures,

they returned to CA in 1997.

Jalana was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all

with many wonderful qualities; including her loving, gentle, nurturing

spirit and patience. She loved to gather people together and always

made certain that everyone felt at home.

Jalana is survived by her husband Walter F. Ware, her three children:

Lance Ware and significant other, Julie Harney, Christina Curtis and

husband Thomas Curtis, and Jennifer von Sternberg and husband

Jerry von Sternberg. Her immediate grandchildren: Alexandria

Ware, Bridgette Ware, Lucas Curtis & Catherine Curtis. Her brother

in-law Larry Ware and wife Pam Ware, and cousins Susan Rigby and

Maryanne Rigby; and many others who experienced her love.

Services were held at Wayfarer’s Chapel, in Palos Verdes,

on January 2, 2018.