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Jack Ankeney Obituary

JACK M. ANKENEY DEC 15, 1928 - NOV 6, 2010 Jack never met a stranger. He accepted Jesus later in life. He passed away from a stroke. Jack enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1944, serving on Peleliu in the closing days of the war, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant in 1965. Jack especially enjoyed being the maitre'd at Harrah's Reno Headliner Room and later as General Manager of the SOS Club in Modesto. He is survived by wife Kathleen, children Diana, Danny and Ed, grandchildren Mason, Samantha and David. He will be interred at Willamette Nat'l Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Nov. 10th at Three Rivers Christian Fellowship in Modesto. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 9, 2010.

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"Reserved for Jack" This is the table Jack sat at when we ate at The Red Lobster.

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You had a lovely Memorial Service Jack, of course you knew that I'm sure you were there. You probably saw your table at Red Lobster Jim reserved for you too. We sure do miss you...

Susan Keene

November 9, 2010

Rest in Peace Jack. It just hit me today that you are really gone. I wanted to say goodbye but you went too soon, so goodbye Jack, I'll always miss you . I will miss our lunches together and you just being around to visit with. Love you...your daughter-in-law, Susie

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Your in our thoughts and prayers. Dan, Kelly, Leighton, Aaron and Owen Pangilinan

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