Celebrating Trisha Paddock
Paddock thinking of others as she approached finish line Editor’s note: Trisha Paddock passed away Sunday, March 20, of an apparent heart attack, 11 hours after completing the Los Angeles Half Marathon. She was 46. Paddock was born in Torrance and had lived in Rancho Palos Verdes with her husband Ryan, her son and two daughters for 12 years. As a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints, she neither smoked nor drank alcohol and had no history of heart disease or other illnesses. A memorial service for Paddock was held Friday, April 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Rancho Palos Verdes. The following is excerpted from the eulogy delivered at the service. Trisha Olive Elisabeta Paddock was born in Torrance on December 28, 1975 to Maua and Chanel Hunt. She was the second of four children. Her mother was born in American Samoa, and Trisha came from a long line of Samoan royalty. During her childhood she was a Girl Scout, enjoyed Polynesian dancing and such sports as basketball, softball, and volleyball at Mira Costa High School. She was also on the lchiban Club volleyball team the year they won Jr. Olympics title. She and her best friend, Gabrielle, were members…
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