Monday, June 20, 2016

Andrea Ceballos

November 30, 1938 - June 20, 2016

Andrea "Andy" Ceballos November 30, 1938 - June 20, 2016 Andrea "Andy" Ceballos, was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Andy entered into heaven on June 20, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Colton, CA. She is survived by her husband Rudy, sons Michael and Randy, daughter Debbie, 2 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Andy graduated from Colton Union High School in 1956. She then worked as a secretary at Griffin Wheel Steel Mill in south Colton, while continuing her education at San Bernardino Valley College of business. Andy then became employed as a stenographer and relief dispatcher clerk, radio and teletype operator for the state of California, Division of Highways, now referred to as Cal-trans. Andy was an active member, and mental health chairman of the Colton Junior Women's Club from 1970-1974. She was recognized in a letter from the chairman of Young Women of America, Mrs. Dexter Otis Arnold as an "exceptional young woman for her civic and professional accomplishments". Andy appeared in the 1974 edition of OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMEN OF AMERICA, and was one of a select number of women in the state nominated to participate in the Outstanding Young Women of America program and to receive an award. Andrea was an active and involved parent in all of her children's, as well as her grandson Randy's, education and extracurricular activities. She was especially active in the School of Hope in San Bernardino, where her eldest son Michael was a student. She could often be found photographing various school events, band or Ballet Folklorico performances in which her children were involved. Her favorite pastimes include photography, dancing, shopping and vacations! Services for Andrea "Andy" Ceballos will be held at 9:00am on July 1, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 1106 N. La Cadena Dr. Colton, CA 92324. Interment will be at Hermosa Cemetery, located at 900 Meridian St. Colton, CA 92324. A reception will follow 11-3:00pm at the VFW hall located at 2018 E. Foothill Blvd. San Bernardino, CA 92410

Gina Amparan
Debbie: My family sends our love and prayers to you during this time. She was a great woman!!!! May she rest in peace with my grams and gramps and one day we will all meet again! Lov ya darlin! Gina Amparan and family

Debbie Ceballos
I love you with all my heart Mama!! I so miss you!! Thank you for believing in me !!! God rest your soul and May the Perpetual light shine upon you !!!  

Debbie Ceballos

Lit a candle in memory of Andrea Ceballos