Ann Gillies (Lucker) Troolines
Obituary
With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ann G. Troolines, who went home to heaven Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Salinas, California at the age of 92. Surrounded by her beloved family, Ann peacefully completed her long battle with health challenges, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith and laughter.
Ann was born on May 20, 1933 in Buffalo, New York. She attended Amherst High School in Buffalo and then went on to attend Denison University in Granville, Ohio where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree.
Throughout high school and college she was involved in singing and musical groups including solos, quartets and operettas. In college Ann was active in her student government, and she was the president of her women's sorority.
She met her husband, Gus Troolines while attending Denison University when performing together in the light opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors." They married on September 2, 1955 and the following year moved to Los Angeles where Gus graduated from UCLA. They had four children together: Paul, Elizabeth, Christine, and Constance.
Ann was a woman of deep and abiding faith. On December 15, 1971, she experienced a life changing transformation when she surrendered her life to Jesus Christ. From that moment forward, she found immense joy in sharing her Christian faith, radiating love and kindness to others. By 1980 she was sharing her testimony and singing at Christian Women's Clubs throughout California. Most recently, Ann had been attending Watsonville Christian Church and was part of the worship team there.
Ann and Gus lived in Sunnyvale, California for 15 years, sold their home and built a house in Aromas, California where Ann lived from 1983 – 2021. Gus passed away in December 1983. Ann remarried Richard DeBrunce in 1985. They enjoyed many activities together like camping, bird watching, bowling, ping pong and tennis. Richard passed away in 1998.
Ann also loved music, singing, reading, gardening and watching sports on television. Especially her beloved San Francisco Giants. Ann loved tending to her plants and her beautiful rose garden.
In 2021 Ann moved to Ivy Park Assisted Living in Salinas, CA where she lived until her passing. Ann is survived by 4 children: Paul (Margot), Elizabeth (Jim), Christine (Tim), Constance (Bill); 14 Grandchildren: Melissa Stewart, Michelle Hanna, Elizabeth Troolines, Tyler Jensen, Katelyn Tripp, Ashley Westmoreland, Daniel Troolines, Abi Jensen, Ethan Jensen, Luke Hanna, Noah Jensen, Caleb Hanna, Sophia Vezey and Marianna Vezey; 9 Great Grandchildren: Eliana Westmoreland, Amelie Westmoreland, Harbor Acito, Titus Acito, Annie Jensen, Malachi Stewart, April Jensen, Hazel Jensen and Rose Jensen.
Published in The Pajaronian · June 18, 2025