Retirement leads to new management

FAIR OAKS, CA (MPG) – Under the serene shade of the trees and upon the calming paths that wind through the tall, well cared-for grasses of the Fair Oaks Cemetery, change has been in the air.

With the retirement of Terri Perrin, District Manager, a new team has been placed to guide the cemetery patrons for the future.

Terri retired a couple of months ago, sharing the celebration at an open event held at the Fair Oaks Community Clubhouse. Many friends, family members and former business associates to the cemetery district were in attendance. A dozen or so offered their personal stories of working with Terri over her 26 year career, some that remembered even the earliest years and how their relationships had grown into friendships.

“I want to thank all those who attended this event and for all their comments and well-wishes”, Terri said. I also want to thank my former staff for all their hard work. Thank you to those on the board of directors for all their support. I am grateful for the years I spent with the Fair Oaks Cemetery District. After 26 years in the cemetery I am glad I made it out alive.”

Commenting on the gifts she received from friends at the event “And I plan to enjoy all the wine I received!”

New District Manager Guillermo Barron said in a recent interview, "We will continue to help our families that come to us in their most difficult time, with compassion and understanding to provide the best possible service"

One of the latest additions to the cemetery staff is Mysti Lingenfelter, Administrative Assistant. She said "I am so excited to work with such a great team. We are truly a family."

The Fair Oaks Cemetery District is now planning their annual Memorial Day event for Saturday, May 25. If you have never attended this event before, please come by this year. You will find a new appreciation for what they provide this community.