Jean Ruth Moriarty , philanthropist and cherished member of the Segerstrom family , passed away on April 11 , 2023 , at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles . She was 72 .

Jean was born on December 18 , 1950 , in Los Angeles to Eugene and Ruth Ann Moriarty . She was the niece of Henry Segerstrom . The family , including her brothers Donald and Richard , spent their early years moving between New York , Michigan , and Illinois . While attending elementary school in Grosse Point , MI ., Jean demonstrated a strong academic ability that she would cultivate throughout her life .

Her family returned to California in 1961 so her parents to join the family business , CJ Segerstrom and Sons . The Moriartys would settle in Santa Ana California , where Jean graduated from Willard Junior High in 1965 . In 1969 , Jeanne made her debut in her Debutante Ball and graduated from Santa Ana High School .

While attending Santa Ana High School , Jean found her love of the theater by joining The Little Theater Guild and The Thespians . This dedication to the arts would stay with her for the rest of her life . As a

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champion of the arts , Jean was a consistent sponsor , donor , and patron of Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Pacific Symphony .

Following high school , Jean took time to travel throughout Europe before beginning her studies at USC , her mother and father ’ s alma mater . Jean received her B . S . in Business Administration in 1974 and her

research under the direction of Dr . Pal .

Annette Walker , president of City of Hope Orange County , said the tireless efforts of Di Bella , Roberts , and other local philanthropists are integral to City of Hope ’ s mission .

“ Philanthropy holds tremendous power and gives people the chance to live better , longer and healthier lives ,” she said . “ City of Hope ’ s supporters have been central to our story and have helped fuel our vision to bring the most advanced cancer care to the Orange County community . Thanks to generous donors like Kelly and Duane , Frank and the entire gala committee , we are providing our patients access to leading-edge research and pioneering treatments .”

Kelly and Duane Roberts were the evening ’ s Platinum Sponsors , along with The Hardin Family as Gold Sponsors . Additionally , Frank Di Bella and Claudette Kraus , St . Augustine RV and Musick , Peeler , Garrett , LLP were all Bronze Sponsors

of the gala .

HJAmong the 300-plus guests were Newport Beach resident Dennis Kuhl , Chairman of Angels Baseball ; Shannon Beador of the Real Housewives of OC ; CEO of Mechanics Bank John DeCero ; and many others . Jann Carl , former Entertainment Tonight correspondent and co-host of the breakout reality hit “ Small Town Big Deal ,” served as Mistress of Ceremonies . Mike Shumard was the event ’ s auctioneer .

An exciting moment of the evening was the event ’ s ask to fund minutes of research in the lab , which was kicked off by Kelly and Duane Roberts announcing a matching gift . More than $ 130,000 was raised in this paddle raise portion of the night .

City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center – Orange County ’ s most advanced comprehensive cancer center – opened in Irvine last year .

Patients receive fully integrated , multidisciplinary cancer care , from prevention through survivorship , in one convenient

MBA in 1975 . She was also a member of Alpha Chi Omega , a sorority dedicated to academic excellence .

Following graduation , Jean joined the Segerstrom family business as a leasing agent . Looking to explore other passions , Jean became a licensed broker , an interior decorator , and stager . Jean spent years using her keen eye for style and color to create beauty in every space that she could .

In her later years , Jean increasingly focused on a variety of philanthropic initiatives .

Jean , a multiple time cancer survivor , exemplified strength , resilience , and what it meant to be a fighter . Jean didn ’ t define herself by her health , instead she spent her life cultivating her closest relationships , most notably , with her parents , acting as a constant support to them until their deaths . Jean epitomized what it meant to be a devoted daughter .

Jean was preceded in death by her parents , Gene and Ruth Ann Moriarty . She is survived by her brother Donald and wife Lacey , brother Richard and wife Marilyn , six nieces and nephews , and her beloved dog , Cupid .

location , where every physician and staff member is solely focused on treating and curing cancer .

The comprehensive cancer center provides patients with access to more than 500 physicians and 1,000 researchers who only focus on cancer . Patients have access to more than 800 phase one through three clinical trials conducted each year at City of Hope that speed promising treatments years before becoming standard of care .

The region ’ s only hospital exclusively focused on treating and curing cancer will open on the site in 2025 .

City of Hope ’ s mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today . Founded in 1913 , City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U . S . and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses .

For more information , visit https :// www . cityofhope . org / oc .

Theodore Robins Sr . in his Bay Street shop on Balboa near the pavilion .

14,400-foot Mt . Shasta in an open cockpit plane — and he never used a compass .

In 1921 , Robins entered the car business with an auto shop repairing Model T Fords on Bay Street on the Balboa Peninsula . His rent was $ 15 per month .

Two years later , Robins drove up to Los Angeles in a Model T to sign a Ford franchise agreement . It was February 7 , 2023 . One week later , on Valentine ’ s Day , he sold his first Ford for $ 637 — a 1918 Coupe .

Robins Ford was a growing concern from day one . In 1928 he expanded to 22nd Street , across from what today is the Crab Cooker Restaurant . In the Mid-1950s he expanded to 3100 Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach , and then in the 1960s to Costa Mesa ’ s Harbor Boulevard of Cars , where they ’ ve been a fixture ever since .

The Balboa Island Museum exhibit includes artifacts stretching over 100 years of the Robins family and Ford , including a parchment display of all the Model Ts – Ford manufactured these “ first cars that most people could buy ” from 1908 – 1927 – including the economy-car of the portfolio , the $ 260 “ Runabout ,” complete with “ waterproof gypsy curtains .”

The foundation for longevity was

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