Harriet Pellar

My Mom's dear friend, Joyce Ashe, passed away Sep. 21 from a cerebral aneurism. My Mom passed before her on Aug. 27th from Pulmonary Fibrosis. They were both avid horse woman from the La Jolla Farm days and rode with the OGs (OLD Girls) with Helen Button. Joyce came to my Mom's 80th birthday last January and had to run off to show property. She kept going like the ever-ready bunny! She had an artistic soul, like my mom. I pray that she is joined in spirit with all she loves and all who love her. My mom (Harriet Pellar) is with her on the other side! She is a soul mate of my mom's! May love and peace unite our world. May her family not mourn her loss, but rejoice in her life every day and remember her in their hearts. May the lessons she gave grow and provide strength. Mercury is still in retrograde, and this is a time of transition for many souls....

(Sent 3 weeks before she passed)
Hi Nina,
 
Gaga and I were talking about Harriet.
How is she really?
Did she get to go to Hawaii to see Ram Dass?
 
We're going to call her and take
her out to Questhaven soon.
Harriet is such a beautiful special woman...
a goddess of love and kindness.
 
Please tell me the truth...what is her
health condition? 
 
Sending love and laughter to you, dear Nina.
 
Sarito

then after:
I only wish that we could have had a few more hours, days, months, with this great lady Harriet.
She lives deep in my heart.  I know you all must be feeling so many emotions.  To have been
blessed with such a very special mother is indeed a beautiful rare gift.
Love,
Sarito

Dear Nina,
            Please accept my belated condolences with the passing of your beloved mother and dear friend.
After the passing of my late wife, Ann, in 2004, I have had the fortune to visit with your parents almost once a year.
Our meetings were pleasant and joyful because we were still able to see each other but at the same time rather sad, because we knew that life at our age
was so fragile and that at any moment we could be called back to join our forefathers in the Netherworld.
Nina, I haven't seen you for more than 20 years. The last time I saw you was in New York City. I know that you now have a family and grown up children.
I hope that one of these days, God willing, I'll see you again. In the mean time I wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy life.
                                                                                                                                                                           With Love,                                                                                                                                                                                     Heng

          Oh Harriet

Oh Harriet, a mom so dear
Thou art to me a poem so clear
You have been with us all in thick and thin
Supported with love even though things looked grim.

Ever in love with Dad has been your beginning
He called you his “Cupcake” and he your “Machoo”
Good times in Chicago with Chippers and seasoning
Hard work raising 3 girls plus Dad’s bookkeeping too!

Always looking fabulous from resale couture
You reminded many of Grace Kelly in style
Almost like royalty without the pomp and demure
Quiet, reserved, elegant and kind, goes a mile.

In California, La Jolla you found joy in warm air
Beach Club, Yacht Club and fabulous houses
Great neighbors we still treasure and share
Community meetings supporting many good causes.

Days were exciting planning the restaurant Su Casa
You helped Marshall every step of the way
Picking out fabrics & carpets to get it rated “A”
Employees still there after 35 years were loyal long after pay.

Friends came on our boats in many a weather
Memories of near groundings, but mostly a pleasure
Catalina was a favorite destination
Both sailing and motoring without hesitation.

Horses came into your lives after kids flew away
Then the ranch in Descanso with many a trail ride day
Doggies came next, at first borrowed from neighbors
Bear & Katie the Rottweiler came to root out favors.

As we left for college, your interests grew
To Clown Camp, fema camps and labyrinths too.  
Books, tapes and VCRs you collected on various topics                                              
from philosophy, art, health, personal growth, 9/11 and Zionists.           

Parks and Open space were dear to your heart 
You wrote letters to Senators right from the start                      
Protection for clean air and government cover-ups                       
UFO Society meetings and Laughlin field trips.

Thee believed in Peace and the Peace Pilgram’s walk
Thee believed in love and the power to heal                                                      
Thee believed in the Golden Rule above all others  
Thee believed in friendship and walking the talk.

Moves further North to Del Mar, Solana Beach then Carlsbad
Were accompanied by the Chinese Cresteds they had          
Pumpkin & Sassy were their names and they were tarts
And they managed to snuggle right into your hearts.

Grand kids came into your lives with a ball
First Cyd & Zoe, then Nicole and little Marshall
Magic tricks from Gramps really lit the way
For fun filled times that we all will remember to this day.

We will miss you Harriet, dear
A wonderful mom and a “Ganz” without comparison
Eighty years of collecting poetry, art and inspiration
Your friends and family will hold your memory clear.

By Nina Pellar Le Baron, 2010