Obituary of Cecelia A. Dalsemer

Cecelia Andrew Dalsemer (Santa Barbara, CA) passed away June 14th, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born September 30, 1923 at The Pines Farm, West Point. She was the daughter of Jess C. Andrew, former Indiana State Representative and Elizabeth Fowler Andrew, grand-daughter of Moses and Eliza Fowler. One of four children, her brother Jess C. Andrew Jr., also became Indiana State Representative. Cecelia Dalsemer survived three husbands, Maurice F. Neville (two children), Loomis Heston and Leonard Dalsemer. She had a full and varied life with homes in Lafayette, IN, Guadalajara, Mexico, Lyford Cay, Bahamas, New York, NY and Santa Barbara, CA. Always active, her many achievements included, being the first female international livestock judge (this elegant lady stumped the panel on "What's My Line" in July of 1958). She was President of Indiana Women's Golf Association for 2 years in the 1970's, a member of numerous country clubs, charitable organizations; and in later years, a champion bridge player. She enjoyed travel, fine food and a wonderful life full of many friends. She was always proud of her Indiana heritage and referred to herself as a farmer. She was the owner of farmland in Benton County that has been in the family since Moses Fowler first purchased the land in the 1850's. The family sincerely thanks Bob Slater, Steve Clark, Jeff Foster and Steve Wright for their outstanding farming abilities and care of the land. A loving mother, she was with family and her beloved dog Asta when she entered her final sleep. She is survived by her son, Maurice Neville (Marcia) of Paso Robles, CA and daughter, Holly Lord of Summerland, CA, four grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She will be buried with a family service in Santa Barbara, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to your local library. Arrangements entrusted to McDermott-Crockett Mortuary