Stella Mae Trimble

On the third of January 2023 -- just 5 and a half weeks shy of her 98th birthday -- Stella Trimble walked peacefully from this life to the next. Born to Goy Goodwin and Alberta Faulkner on February 12, 1925, in Dill Oklahoma, Stella Alberta Mae Goodwin was the youngest daughter in the family. She spent her early years in her home state traveling with her family by covered wagon to California during the Great Depression. As a young child, she often played in the cotton fields while her parents picked. After completing high school, Stella married the love of her life, Joseph Howard Trimble, on Sept. 16, 1940, in Reno, Nevada. Howard was 10 years her senior, she was 15 years young when they married. On August 11, 1942, Stella gave birth to their one and only child, Howard Dennis Trimble. Dennis brought adventure, headaches, and fun to their happy home. He made a point of challenging Stella any chance he could get! Stella eventually became everyone's favorite Avon lady in the Kingsburg, Reedley, Dinuba areas. While her Avon business was very lucrative, other employment was eventually offered to her. Stella hung up her Avon satchel and went to work for the local cotton gin as a bookkeeper. Stella was always great with numbers. Eventually husband Howard and son Dennis became notable farmers in the area and Stella found herself needing to help them make payroll and balance that infamous business account. "Trimble and Sons was born" Stella ran the office, kept the books, and did the accounting for many years. On February 25, 1988, after 58 years of marriage, Howard stepped out of his physical body and into his eternal. Stella was left a young widow. Stella was also predeceased by her parents and her son Dennis. Stella is survived by her two brothers Gerald and Philip Goodwin. Her daughter-in-law Judy Motsenbocker Trimble, her granddaughter Cindy Trimble Regier (husband) Dave of Dinuba. Grandson Dennis Trimble, Jr., four great grandchildren, Caleb Regier (wife) Jessica of Idaho, Hannah McKinny (husband) Chase of Dinuba, Seth Regier (wife) Alisha of Visalia, Dylan Trimble of Kingsburg, five greatgreat grandchildren, Slade, Cadence, Harlow, Sloane Regier and soon to be born Baby Boy Regier. Stella's graveside service will be held on Wednesday January 25th, 1:00 pm at the Kingsburg Cemetery. A reception will follow at one of her favorite hang outs, Kady's Kitchen 1701 Simpson Street Kingsburg, California

Stella Mae Trimble

February 12, 1925 - January 3, 2023