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Wilma Molzahn Obituary

Wilma W. Molzahn Resident of Livermore Wilma Molzahn, 81, of Livermore, CA passed away at home on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Wilma Charlene Washburn was born on February 28, 1929 in San Luis Obispo, CA, daughter of the late Lester E. and Mary Hulda (Bordine) Washburn. Wilma married Donald W. Molzahn on June 17, 1951. Wilma received a bachelor's degree in general curriculum from UC-Berkeley in 1950. In 1952 Donald and Wilma moved to Livermore. Wilma worked for several years in the circulation department at the Livermore Herald. She also worked many years in the Accounts Receivable department at Unisource. After retirement in 2002, Wilma became a regular volunteer at the church office. She enjoyed passing the time by reading, tackling knitting projects, watching sports and visiting with friends and family. Wilma's husband, Donald, predeceased her on December 22, 1980. She is survived by her son, David C. (Marcelle) Molzahn of Midland MI, her grandson, Adam C. (Destinee) Molzahn of Leominster, MA, her granddaughter, Beth D. (Robert) Haller of Midland MI and three great grandsons, Ashton C. Molzahn, Eli M. Molzahn and B. Hayden Haller. She was predeceased by her brother, William Washburn. According to Wilma's wishes cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church (4th and K St.) in Livermore, CA with Rev. Roberta McReynolds officiating. Wilma's family will greet friends at a reception in the Fellowship Hall after the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider First Presbyterian Church (Livermore) or Hope Hospice. Callaghan Mortuary 925 447-2942

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Published by Inside Bay Area on Sep. 13, 2010.

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Ramon McBeth

September 13, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Wilma. We were close friends from kindergarten through high school and spent many happy hours sailing at Avila Beach and surviving at Camp Natoma. I last saw Wilma at a Natoma reunion and we shared the "cook's shack".
My most sincere sympathy to all her family.

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