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Ann Beasley
Ann Marie Beasley passed away on April 2, 2014 at the age of 91. Ann was born in Emporia, Kansas on May 16, 1922 to Charles and Sylvia Eggens. Ann was born a twin, with brother Charles Eggens. Ann worked many jobs during her life time, but will be remembered most for working alongside her husband in the lawn care business in Turlock, Ceres and Modesto for 40 years. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, twin brother and son Gene G. Lenard of Ceres. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Everett Beasley, daughter, Nancy Keele ...
Gary Rosebrough
Gary Rosebrough, beloved husband and father passed away at his home in Ceres Friday morning March 28th. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Teri and his children Allison, Randy and Kristina and his multiple grandchildren. As a mentor to his students and a dear friend he will be greatly missed.
Elaine Higgins Bernard
Delphia Elaine Higgins Bernard, 70, left her earthly home to be with her heavenly Father on March 31, 2014. God decided that he needed another angel to watch over us.
Mildred Fenter
Mildred was born in Iowa to Claude and Julia Eaton and passed away at the age of 75 in Turlock, California. She was loved dearly and she enjoyed helping her neighbors and others.
Adeline Rose Brown
Adeline R. Brown, 93, of Turlock, CA, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 14, 1921 in Crows Landing, CA to Antonio and Louise Borba. She lived in Delhi as a young child and attended Livingston High School. She married Anthony Brown in 1938 and they settled in Turlock. She was a member and past President of Native Daughters, Eagles, S.P.R.S.I., and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, knitting, gardening, and collecting giraffe memorabilia.
Justin (Judd) Humphrey
Judd Humphrey, 63 of Turlock passed away at his home March 25th 2014. Judd was born in Turlock to Shirley Humphrey –Brock. He was one of seven children. Judd was a plumber by trade. He worked for Thorsen's Plumbing from 1971 to 1984. At which time he started Humphrey Plumbing. Judd loved to travel with his wife to warm destinations. Their favorite place was Mexico. He loved to build things. He always had a project in the works.
Eleanor G. Vicuna
Mrs. Eleanor G. Vicuna, age 77 of Livingston "Entered into Rest" on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Merced. Mrs. Vicuna was born in Brawley, CA and has lived in Livingston for 59 years. She was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church of Livingston and very active in the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church Choir and she was a community activist and she always opened her home to those in need and a graduate of Turlock High School. Mrs. Vicuna is survived by: Two Sons – Richard Ramos of Livingston and Jesus Vicuna and his wife Vanessa ...
Robert “Bob” E. Shaw
Mr. Robert "Bob" E. Shaw, age 102 "Entered into Rest" on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Lidia's Blessed Home in Modesto, CA. Mr. Shaw was born in Persia and has lived in Modesto for 66 years. He was an upholsterer for 30 years and enjoyed woodworking, upholstering, reading and spending time with family and he also served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Mr. Shaw is survived by: his Son – Steve Shaw and his wife Susan of Healdsburg, CA; Daughter – Virginia Vyborney and her husband Vernon of Modesto; Brother – Jerry Eshoo of Portland, OR; Five Grandchildren – Wendy Vyborney ...
Mary Elizabeth Thomas
Mary (Betty) Thomas, 89, of Turlock passed away peacefully at Brandel Manor. Betty was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to William and Edith Ryan, the youngest of their seven children. She went to school in Pennsylvania. After high school she worked in a defense plant in New Jersey during World War II. She later worked for General Motors. Mary met her future husband, Clarence (Tom) Thomas, while she was working in Pennsylvania and he was in the Army. They were married in 1959 and moved to Turlock California where they raised their family. Betty was active in the First United Methodist ...
Lola Moore
Lola Moore, 77, of Turlock, passed away at Emanuel Medical Center. Lola was born in Torrance CA to Robert and Nadine Drennen. She grew up and attended school in the Los Angeles area. She later moved to Fresno where she met her future husband JM Moore who had just completed his tour of duty in the Army. They lived in the Los Angeles area before moving to the Central Valley in 1966. Lola was a homemaker who took great pride in her home and family. She enjoyed many hobbies. She taught herself to sew and through the years she made ...
Theresa Rowan Simko
Theresa was born in San Francisco to Matthew and Alice Rowan and passed away in Turlock at the age of 50. Theresa graduated from Turlock High School in 1981 and UC Davis in 1985.
Noel E. (Mel) Richard
Mel, 95, of Turlock has passed away. Mel was born and raised in Hobart, Tasmania Australia. He was a veteran of World War Two serving the Australian Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 88 of Turlock. Mel was an Author and an amazing poet.
Howard Austin Drew
Howard was born in Long Beach, CA to Reginald and Judy Drew in 1970 and passed away in Turlock at the age of 43. He attended Turlock High School where he played football, wrestled and was on the honor roll. After school he joined the Marines where he served in Desert Storm. He was a talented carpenter and worked in the construction business for 20 years; he enjoyed building things with his hands just to show he could do it. Howard spent time traveling around the world as part of the Portuguese Bull Fighting Suicide Squad, for 16 years. He ...
Dr. Leon L. Allen
Dr. Leon L. Allen passed away Saturday, March 15 in Jamestown California. He was the oldest son of Harry L. and Vivian M. Allen of Union, New Jersey. He was born in North Arlington, New Jersey April 9, 1926. He was a medic in the Army during WWII serving on the USS Milne Hospital ship. After honorable discharge in 1946 he attended Washington Missionary College and graduated a Math major. He attended Loma Linda University and graduated with a doctorate in medicine in 1954. He was married to his beloved wife Opal Johnson in 1953 they were married for 59 ...
HAL DAVID DILL
Hal David Dill, born in Turlock, Ca March 11, 1951. Hal lived in Siskiyu County since 1996 and passed over February 27, 2014 to join his mother and father Floy and Howard Dill and his nephew Stewart Hedstrom. He is survived by his wife Becky Dill, daughter Amy Dill, sister's Donna Hedstrom, Wanada Slaven and extended family and friends. Hal loved helping others. His passion was photography and playing his Native flutes. He worked in auto body as a body and paint man for 42 years. He always had a positive attitude and an infectious smile. He will be ...
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Ron Enos
Ron "Ronnie" Enos passed away peacefully on April 4, 2014 in his sleep at home after a short battle with cancer surrounded by those he loved. Ron and his wife Pam resided at "Enos Ranch" here in Mariposa for the past 12 years after moving from Oakdale where he lived for 26 years. He retired from Lawrence Livermore National Lab in 2001, as a Lab Assistant. Ron also operated Big Oak Stables for 17 years in Cull Canyon.
Naomi Geraldine Rust
Naomi Geraldine Rust, 89, of Turlock, died suddenly on April 6, 2014.
Ralph Meza, Jr.
Mr. Ralph Meza, Jr., age 57 of Turlock "Entered into Rest" on Monday, April 7, 2014 at Alexander Cohen Hospice House in Hughson, CA. Mr. Meza, Jr. is a resident of Turlock and was born in Modesto, CA. He was a member of Apostolic Assembly of the Faith of Jesus Christ Church of Turlock. His survivors include: His father - Rev. Ralph H. Meza of Turlock; Son – Jason Meza of Los Angeles; Daughter – Kathy Meza of Turlock; Four Sisters – Sandra Lobato of Turlock, Christina Torres of Turlock, Priscilla Hernandez of Turlock and Diana Zuniga of Turlock; Grandson – Andrew Ramos. Services – Funeral ...
Rose Margaret Martin
Rose was born to Charles and Margaret Koelzer in 1918 and passed away in Turlock at the age of 96. She was a caring person who was both a big sister and mother to her five siblings when her parents passed away. As an adult, she enjoyed playing cards and dice and was very involved in the club Nifty Fifty. Rose also enjoyed having family gatherings and spending time with loved ones.
Nova Davis
Nova was born in Turlock to Robert and Donna Wattles and passed away at the age of 60. She graduated from Turlock High School in 1972 and married Dennis Davis. She owned and operated Nova's Daycare for 10 years in the 1980's and was a member of Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene. Nova enjoyed birds, gardening, drawing and reading her bible every day.
Sandra Joyce Marie Winter-Harless “Sandy”
Sandra was born and raised in Modesto and passed away at the age of 66 in Riverbank, California. She graduated from Turlock High School in 1965 and married Harold "Bill" Harless in 1968 and together they settled in Riverbank in 1970. Sandy enjoyed reading, and doing ceramic and jewelry crafting. She owned and operated Hobby Horse in Riverbank during the 1990's.
Hildur Marie Carlson
Hildur was born on January 6, 1916 in Hilmar, CA to Axel and Matilda Carlson. Her parents were farmers. She had three sisters and two brothers. She graduated from Hilmar High School in 1934. She moved to San Francisco where she worked as a dental hygienist and met her future husband at 1st Covenant Church.
Delbert “Del” Lee Brown
Delbert (Del) Lee Brown passed away March 26, 2014 with his wife of 62 years by his side at Paramount Court Sr. Living in Turlock.
Donald Walter Moline
Donald was born to Walter and Ruth Moline on May 29, 1923 in Turlock, California.
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