Thelma Rose Greenwald

December 26, 1919 - October 11, 2018

Thelma Rose Greenwald passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 in a local care home. She was born in Colfax, California and lived in Sunnyvale for over 40 years before coming to the Benicia/Vallejo area in 2003. She was a dedicated housewife, and mother – not just to her two sons but all of their friends as well. Thelma was a proud veteran of World War II and served in the United States Navy form 1943-1945. She spent much of her active duty time as a nurse stationed at Mare Island in Vallejo. She was a very proud American and flew the American flag every day. She was married to her husband Willard for 57 years who predeceased her in 2004. He was also a proud World War II veteran and together they were quite a team. They are why their generation is called the World’s Greatest Generation. She was a fan of the Giants and 49ers but really loved watching her grandsons play baseball. She spent many hours at local ball fields, as well as others throughout the state, watching them play. She enjoyed travelling for many years with her husband in their Airstream travel trailer, and made trips throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. They even made a trip across the Panama Canal in their “rig”. Thelma is survived by her sons Gene (Lisa) Greenwald and Orb Greenwald; and grandchildren Adrienne Greenwald, Zach Greenwald, Bret (Lauren) Greenwald, and Matt (Erin) Greenwald. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the entire staff of Golden Age Care Home in Benicia who provided Thelma with sincere, compassionate and excellent care for the last 4½ years – with a special thanks to Ron and Wilma (“Willie”). A graveside service and burial with Military Honors will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon.