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Chelsea Atherton Obituary

CHELSEA ALISON ATHERTON JAN 30,1984 - OCT 25, 2010 Chelsea Atherton, 26, was born in Modesto. She died Sunday in Fresno. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart School, Denair High School, and CSUS. In 2009, she entered Alliant College in Fresno to attain her Doctor of Psychology degree to become a Clinical Psychologist. Chelsea was blessed with a caring heart, an infectious laugh, and genuine concern for others. She had a passion for animals, the great outdoors, and was happiest when she was with family and friends. She grew up with God, and her faith in Him never waivered. A visitation will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 31 at Turlock Funeral Home, with a recitation of the rosary following at 6 p.m. (Halloween was one of Chelsea's favorite days of the year.) A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 1 at Sacred Heart Church. A reception will follow at Turlock Memorial Park. Interment services will be held in the DeFerrari Family plot at Divide Cemetery in Groveland on Tuesday, November 2 at 10:30a.m. Survivors include Chelsea's parents, Nancy and Scott Atherton, her sister Laura, and her grandmother, Mary DeFerrari. Also surviving are aunts and uncles: Alison (Gary) Wolz, Patrick Atherton, Carlo (Joy) DeFerrari, Mike (Lisa) DeFerrari, Berna Hilgers and many cousins. Memorial donations may be made to: TLC, 207 McPherson St., Ste. H, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; NAMI, P.O. Box 4120, Modesto, CA 95352 and Sacred Heart School, 1225 Cooper St., Turlock, CA 95380. Services entrusted to Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock, CA 95380. Please share your memories and condolences at www.modbee.com/obituaries www.turlockmemorialpark.com

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Published by Modesto Bee from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2010.

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Ernesto Alarcon

November 11, 2010

Scott and Nancy, I just learned of Chelsea passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

November 9, 2010

Scott and Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both.
With Love and God's Blessings,
Cindy (Martin) Crane

Joyce Ball/Cowan

November 4, 2010

Much love and sympathy,

November 3, 2010

Scott, Nancy Atherton and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that you find strength and comfort in knowing that Chelsea was loved by many people.
With Love and Sympathy, Darryl Mello and Connie Smith

Barbara Atherton-Salamone

November 2, 2010

I just met Chelsea at our family reunion and was very happy to have met her. She was so nice and sweet to us all. I am sorry I did not know her as her family does.

Amanda Amaral

November 1, 2010

To the Atherton Family,
Chelsea was an amazing person and friend. I will always treasure the memories that I got to share with her. I will always remember her smile and her love for everyone. She was a special girl and the will be missed greatly.

GLORIA NUNES

November 1, 2010

i was just informed of your loss. i HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING WITH CHELSEA AT OUR CATHOLIC RETREAT. I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGHT ABOUT HER AND AM VERY SADDEN THAT THE WORLD HAS LOST SUCH A GREAT PERSON BUT AM A LIL CONFORTED TO KNOW THAT HEVEN HAS JUST ONE MORE ANGEL.

Jennifer Beede

November 1, 2010

I am sorry for your loss. Chelsea was a very happy and loving young lady. I will always remember her for her smile and kind heart. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Nancy Wertz Weiford

November 1, 2010

Linda shared the news with me last night. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest wishes for you and your family to find peace.

Kim Nguyen

November 1, 2010

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter, Chelsea, and would like to give you my condolences. Rest in peace, Chelsea.

Mark & Marcia Makin

October 31, 2010

Scott, Nancy and Family,
Mere words cannot express our deep condolences regarding the loss of your beautiful Chelsea. You are strong a Christian family. You are loved by so many people in our community, and with God’s help, you will get through this. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our love to you,
Mark & Marcia Makin

Joni Green

October 31, 2010

I had the extreme pleasure of working with Chelsea at Creative Alternatives. She was so caring and wanted the best for the kids she was working with. She was dedicated and her gentle smile was infectious. She had many psychology questions for me I felt I was still in school (ha). You should be so proud of her. A great human being.

Don and Debra Volk

October 31, 2010

Please know that Don and I are thinking of you and it breaks my heart that you have to suffer such a loss. Chelsea was a beautiful soul and will be with you always.

October 31, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your extended family.
Much love,
the Mendoza Family - Pete, Cathy, Morgan & Kate

Peggy Reberg Lewis

October 31, 2010

Nancy and Scott,
Please know that I am keeping you in my thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.

PHYLLIS CUSENZA & FAMILY

October 31, 2010

NANCY, SCOTT & LAURA, MY CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS OF SUCH A LOVELY DAU, AND PERSON. IT TAKES A VERY SPECIAL PERSON TO MAKE THIS DECISION. GOD MAKES THESE DECISION WHEN WE ARE BORN.. I'M SURE SHE WILL BE MISSED AS I MISS TONY AND YOUR FATHER NANCY. GOD BLESS

Marji Lewis-Bodine

October 31, 2010

Dear Nancy, Scott, Laura, Family and Friends of Chelsea,
I wish there were words to comfort you and hugs to take the pain away....but there is no easy way at this time of loss.
You have MANY beautiful memories of Chelsea. Hold onto them and these memories will help as well as the prayers of all your friends and family.
Rest in Peace Chelsea.

Jeanette Voumard

October 31, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your loved ones at this difficult time. God Bless You All
The Voumard Family
Rodney ,Jeanette,Allie and Nick

Selma Edens Salles

October 31, 2010

Dear Scott, Nancy, Laura and all who love Chelsea,
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of this beautiful young woman, Chelsea. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult and sad time.

Terri Gonzalez

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott and Nancy,
Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers over the loss of your beautiful Chelsea. With my most sincerest sympathies . . .

Esther Benjamin

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott and Nancy,
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter, Chelsea. I will be praying that God give you comfort and peace during this time and the days ahead.

October 30, 2010

Dear Nancy, Scott and Laura; I am so very sorry about Chelsea. You are in my prayers.
Love, Judy Stoddard-Closson

Lalita Sharma

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott, Nancy & Laura,
It was so nice to have met Chelsea at the Family Reunion at your home a month ago. We really enjoyed talking to Chelsea. She had an amazing personality and we were all so impressed and inspired by her. We are very sorry to hear about Chelsea. May God be with her. May God be with you all at this time of sadness. You are in our prayers.
Love Larry Fortado and Lalita Sharma

Lalita Sharma

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott, Nancy & Laura,
It was so nice to have met Chelsea at the Family Reunion at your home a month ago. We really enjoyed talking to Chelsea. She had an amazing personality and we were all so impressed and inspired by her. We are very sorry to hear about Chelsea. May God be with her. May God be with you all at this time of sadness. You are in our prayers.
Love Larry Fortado and Lalita Sharma

Lalita Sharma

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott, Nancy & Laura,
It was so nice to have met Chelsea at the Family Reunion at your home a month ago. We really enjoyed talking to Chelsea. She had an amazing personality and we were all so impressed and inspired by her. We are very sorry to hear about Chelsea. May God be with her. May God be with you all at this time of sadness. You are in our prayers.
Love Larry Fortado and Lalita Sharma

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott, Nancy and Laura, Words can not express the heartbreak we feel for the loss of Chelsea. I will hold on to the memory of her beautiful sweet smile and her love for her family. We love you and are here for all of you. Tom and Pam Blake and the Bowlands.

Kelli Torres

October 30, 2010

Chelsea Was The Sweetest Girl In The World, & Had The Most Beautiful Smile. She Always Use To Give Me A Hug Everytime She Saw Me At School...I'll Never Forget Her..She Will Be Missed..My Thoughts & Prayers Go Out To Her Family & Friends.....Chelsea, You Will Be Forever Loved & Deeply Missed<3

Marsha Gonsalves

October 30, 2010

Dear Scott and Nancy,
Larry and I are very saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter, Chelsea. We know the heartfelt grief that this brings all too well. May God bless you and your family and may His comfort bring you peace in the days ahead. Our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Larry and Marsha Gonsalves

Fred & Cheryl Zumstein

October 30, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about chelsea's passing. She has always been a delight to have around and a very polite girl. I could never get her to call me by my first name- it was always "Mr. Zumstein". She will truly be missed.

Linda Loveday

October 30, 2010

I'm praying for you all. Just hold on to God he will help you through. GOD BLESS.

Fred and Cheryl Zumstein

October 30, 2010

We were heart broken as I'm sure everyone was to hear about Chelsea. Chelsea was such a polite girl, I could never get her to call me by my first name, she always called me Mr. Zumstein. She was always smiling and very friendly and we will always remember her this way. She will be truly missed.

Nick,Karen,Anthony,Kevin,Brian & Craig Wright

October 30, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

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