Wilma Schwab Dreese

Wilma Pernell (Schwab) Dreese (age 93) died June 6, 2012 at Providence Saint Elizabeth Care Center, North Hollywood, California. Mrs. Dreese was born December 5, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, to John William and Rena Petrine (Honningsvaag) Schwab.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Forest Lawn at 2:00 PM Monday, June 11. She was the loving wife of James Paul Dreese, who preceded her in death in February 1994. She was also preceded in death by her nephews Arthur Bosworth, William Kelly and Donald Dunning. She was an accomplished artist and devoted homemaker. She always provided a loving environment, especially for her family on holidays. All who knew her loved her and her kindness was extended to everyone she met. She is survived by her three sisters (Evelyn Faye Bosworth, Catherine Eva Kelly, and Helen [Dottie] Virginia Dunning), two nephews (Curtis Dreese and Thomas Kelly), and a number of great-nephews and great-nieces. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA.