Elizabeth Ann Zander, a Downey resident since 1966 passed on May 17th at the age of 83.

She had a short battle with lung cancer and was with family as she passed.

Elizabeth “Betty” lived her life for her kids. Her husband left the family when her kids were only 16, 6, 5 and 2 and left her with no money, no car and no job. With four kids to take care of, she got a job cleaning the apartment complex the family lived in. She was able to keep the apartment and keep a roof over her children’s heads. She did all she could for her children, she even got a bike to take her daughter to preschool.

From there she got a job in the trucking industry and moved her way up to office manager in a large trucking company. She was able to happily retire with quite a few years to enjoy all she worked for.

She always managed to make birthdays, Christmas and all holidays special for her kids who never knew there were financial issues. Her oldest son John said, “I have no idea how she was able to do it. She was a true Super Woman”

Elizabeth Ann Zander 1939 - 2023. She was survived by three children, John, James and Jackie and a brother Rick who she also raised. She was loved by so many.

A ceremony will be planned in a couple weeks. Contact John Zander if interested. johnzander@mac.com