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Roy C. Welch
Resident of San Jose
Passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2011 in San Jose at the age of 86. Born in Watsonville, CA. Enlisted in the Marines at 17, served in WWII in the South Pacific. Roy worked for the Telephone Company for 37 years. After retirement he worked for Orchard Supply for 15 years. Enjoyed golf, bowling, SF Giants, 49ers and building the family cabin in Lake Tahoe.
Roy was involved with the Crippled Children's Society, Chandler Tripp School, SIRS, Telephone Pioneers of America, Camp Costanoan and school PTA's.
A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather. Roy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Thelma, his children, Linda (Magnus), Susan (Charles), Steve, Alan, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Oak Hill, Chapel of the Roses in San Jose on Monday February 28, 2011 at 2:00pm. For his Hospice care contributions in Roy's name may be made to Pathways Foundation, 585 N. Mary Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Rest in Peace
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3 Entries
My Dad was the best. I'm going to miss you. Now you're home, rest in peace. I love you.
Susan Espinoza
March 1, 2011
So very sorry for the Entire WELCH FAMILY!!! Im sure you have soooo many memories to celebrate w/each other forever...Hes at peace now!!!!!! I wish you all the Best!!!!XOXOX
Terri Tillinger
March 1, 2011
my dad was a devoted father and husband rip dad
alan welch
February 28, 2011
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