Alfred Valadon

ALFRED VALADON JUL 30, 1914 - OCT 27, 2010 Alfred Valadon, age 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep October 27, 2010, in Merced, California. He was born on July 30, 1914, in Atwater, California. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the Merced area for several years. During World War II, he proudly served his country in the US Army, 25th Infantry Division in the Philippines as a Platoon leader. He was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, and his daughter Linda. He is survived by his daughter Carol Whitehouse of Madera, California, his grandson Jimmy Whitehouse and his wife Laura, of Carlsbad, California. He is also survived by his great-granddaughter, Malia Whitehouse, age two, who he enjoyed playing with this summer. Alfred was an avid sportsman, and always looked forward to planning those deer hunting trips for six months, and talking about the trips for six months after. He always knew where the fish were biting, and even what kind of fish it was before he would reel them in. He enjoyed fishing with his Grandson. The family would like to thank Home Sweet Home, for taking such good care of Dad this past year, and special thanks to Joe's Barber Shop, for always being so kind to Dad. Thank you also, family and friends for your support the past years. Visitation will be held at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Atwater, California on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 10:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. A military graveside burial will be at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the Winton District Cemetery in Winton, California. All funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home located at 3050 North Winton Way in Atwater, CA or you may call us at 1-209-358-4931. www.modbee.com/obituaries