Obituary of CAROL S. FOUNTAIN

Carol S. Fountain, age 71, passed away on October 25, 2015 in Banning, CA. She was born on February 23, 1944 in Mineola, NY. Carol lived most of her life in Floral Park, Long Island, NY, where she worked as a Receptionist and decorator for an Optometrist’s office. At the time of her passing, Carol had been a resident of Banning, CA. for 15 years. She was a Christian and a member of New Creation Church in Banning, CA; her family shares: “Carol loved the Lord with all her heart and is now with Him. She is free of pain and debilitating illnesses.” Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Ophelia B. Dayton and John G. Ruf, both of Lake Worth, FL. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Stan Mattson, of Yucaipa, CA; her nephew, Todd Mattson, of Redlands, CA; her niece Elizabeth Smith, of Long Beach, CA; and 6 great-nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her dearest friend, Vivian Post, of St. Cloud, FL. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held for Carol on November 3, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at New Creation Church: 1252 Beaumont Ave. Beaumont, CA. 92223. Family suggests that, to better honor Carol’s life, donations can be made to: New Creation Church in Banning, CA www.newcreationca.org, YAPS in Yucaipa, CA www.yaps.org; or the C.S. Lewis Foundation in Redlands, CA www.cslewis.org in lieu of flowers.