Eloise Jean Monroe Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eloise Jean Monroe December 24, 1936 – October 10, 2014 Eloise Monroe, a dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother, and caring friend passed away surrounded by her family and close friends after a long illness. Eloise was born in Ross, California on Christmas Eve 1936. She was a longtime Vallejo resident. Eloise attended Vallejo schools, graduating from Vallejo High School. She graduated from San Francisco State University receiving her general elementary life diploma. She was an elementary school teacher in Vallejo for many years, starting and ending her career at Steffan Manor Elementary School. She impacted the lives of hundreds of children giving them love and direction while instilling in them strong values and high expectations. She was also a friend and mentor to many teachers providing sound advice and guidance. One of the highlights of her career, for her excellence in teaching, was being selected as the 1995-1996 Teacher of the Year, a testimony to the many lives and families she touched. Eloise had a passion for gardening and sharing the bounty of her harvest with her many friends. She marveled in the hummingbirds that fluttered through her garden. She also had a love of lighthouses and music boxes and her collections grew over the years courtesy of her students, friends and family. She was also an accomplished seamstress and created many Halloween costumes over the years. Eloise was known to enjoy her gambling trips to Reno and Cache Creek and was a San Francisco Giants fan. Eloise’s greatest joys were her grandchildren James, Brad and Jennifer. She applauded all of their activities and successes. Eloise was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Bud Monroe; her parents, Perry and Ruth Sexton; and brother, Robert Sexton. Survivors include her daughter, Tricia (Dave) Sturn and son, Ron Monroe; grandchildren James Monroe, Brad Sturn and Jennifer Sturn. Bud and Eloise also leave behind many lifetime friends. We will miss Eloise’s kindness, generosity, brilliant smile and famous lasagna. She lived a wonderful life and will be remembered and loved always. A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, October 18 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee Street, Vallejo with a lunch reception to follow at Zio Fraedo’s, 23 Harbor Way, Vallejo. Entombment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. Please visit the online tribute at www.twinchapelsmortuary.com.

Eloise Jean Monroe

December 24, 1936 - October 10, 2014