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Calvin William Haffey

1925 - 2010

Calvin William Haffey obituary, 1925-2010

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1925

DIED

2010

Calvin Haffey Obituary

Calvin William Haffey 1925 - 2010 Calvin William Haffey, better known as "Bill" to family and friends was born on May 16, 1925 and passed away peacefully on November 23, 2010 at his home in Bakersfield, CA. with family members by his side. Even near the end of his life he experienced no pain from his illnesses and he was always expressing his thankfulness to God for this. He was always optimistic and he always held on to his sense of humor. He was a loyal husband, father and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Dona; sons, Michael Haffey and wife Holly of Mt. Vernon, WA, and Eric Haffey; daughters, Rene Flurey of Mt. Vernon, WA, Shawna Martinez and husband Ron of Loomis, CA, and Penny Harding of Sacramento, CA; stepdaughters, Cathy Veatch-McCrary and husband Mike of Bakersfield, CA, and Elaine Spalinger of Redmond, OR; 11 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Also a special thank you to Hannah Richards for her love, care and support. Bill will be missed greatly. A Memorial Service for Bill will be held on Dec. 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Bible Church, 48 Manor St., Bakersfield. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Bill's memory to Calvary Bible Church or the charity of you choice. www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 3, 2010.

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Cathy Veatch

December 7, 2010

You will be in our hearts forever....Thanks for being a part of our family...we love you and we will miss you. Rest in peace.

Alice Lumpkin

December 3, 2010

I appreciate all your love and affection to me nd how you helped with my parents. even though I was not there at the end, I know you were in good hands and still are. Love, Alice

Vanessa Stoller

December 3, 2010

Miss you grandpa bill, thanks for being a part of our lives. Glad to know you're feeling better, and i'll see you later. Love you!

Carrie Veatch

December 3, 2010

You will always be a part of are wonderful memories. You were greatly loved and will be greatly missed...Love you granpa bill

Carrie Veatch

December 3, 2010

You will always be a part of are wonderful memories. You were greatly loved and will be greatly missed....Love you grandpa bill.

Carrie Veatch

December 3, 2010

You will always be a part of our wonderful memories. You were greatly loved and will be greatly missed....Love you grandpa bill

Elaine Spalinger

December 3, 2010

I will miss your smile, your beautiful music and gentle spirit...thank you for being a part of our lives.

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