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Beverly Whitford Obituary

BEVERLY JEAN WHITFORD JUN 29, 1945 - OCT 24, 2010 Beverly Whitford of Modesto passed away peacefully Sunday at UCSF Medical Center with her three children by her side. She was 65. Beverly Jean Gallman was born June 29, 1945 in Fresno, California. She graduated from McLane High School and attended Fresno Community College where she made many life-long friends. Beverly married in 1965 and moved to Modesto in 1971with her husband and two young daughters, Allison and Michelle. Her love in life was her children and she was blessed with a son, Michael in 1977. She had her own housekeeping business and worked part-time as a buyer for several area antique stores. In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with friends and going on short trips with her children and grand- children. Beverly is survived by her beloved children: Allison Kaiser (Werner) of Modesto; Michelle Hanf (Ken) of Turlock; Michael Whitford (Jeannie) of Oakdale; her sister, Janice Hull (Bill) of Porterville; her grand- children, Alex Brite; Katie Hanf; Kevin Brite; Audrey Hanf; William Kaiser; Avila Whitford; and nephew, Aaron Pacheco of Porterville. Memorial service will be held at Franklin & Downs Colonial Chapel, 12th and G St., Modesto on Monday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m.; graveside service to follow at Belmont Memorial Park in Fresno at 2:30 p.m. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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Christine Gardner

November 4, 2010

I was so sorry to hear about Bev when I recently visited in Modesto. She cared very much about our community at McHenry Highlands. My condolences to her family who she spoke of with great love.

October 31, 2010

Dear Michelle, Allison, Michael & Families- We are praying for you and we are so sorry for your loss. I (Bonnie) will never forget how your mom taught me to cut an avocado without making a mess. God Bless all of you. - The Santiestebans Mando, Bonnie, Madison & Dalton

Janet & Julie Gallmann (Abbott,-Shimizu)

October 30, 2010

Beverly was always our glamorous teenage cousin. We couldn't wait to grow up and wear poodle skirts, pink lipstick, and have big hair like her! We have many happy memories of Bev teaching us all of the latest dances from "American Bandstand".

October 29, 2010

Bev was truely a beautiful person and good friend. My sympathies go out to her immediate and extended families
Jim (Mike) Selkirk
Surprise, AZ

Phil & Jennifer Hanf & Family

October 29, 2010

Dear Allison, Michelle & Michael & families,

We are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. Your mother was such a sweet and loving person. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

PAUL ROHRER

October 29, 2010

Bev was loved by many and she will be missed. On behalf of McLane High School Class of 1963, we extend our love and support to Bev's loved ones...

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