Mrs. Pierce was born to Emmet and Clara Moore in Gardena, Calif. Throughout her working life, she wore many hats: She was a receptionist, office manager, accountant, payroll specialist, rancher, gardener and escrow officer.
She never really retired, according to her family. Instead, she became a tireless volunteer and advocate for seniors on the Coastside. She also served on the boards for the local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons, the Native Daughters and Senior Coastsiders.
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"Mom will be deeply missed and she will live in our hearts forever," said her daughter.
Mrs. Pierce is survived by her adult children Judith Matienzo of Half Moon Bay, Daniel W. Pierce of San Diego and Jo-Anne Purtell of Las Vegas, her son-in-law Alexander Matienzo, her grandson Vernon L. Marcrum and great-grandson Cory Marcrum. She is also survived by many other relatives across the country.
At Mrs. Pierce's request, there were no services or memorials. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her memory
to Mid-Peninsula Pathways Hospice Foundation, 201 San Antonio Circle, Suite 104, Mountain View, Calif. 94040, or
to the Senior Coastsiders Building
Fund, P.O. Box 859, Half Moon Bay, Calif. 94019.
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