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Lavern Gentry Obituary

LAVERN GENTRY OCT 21,1922 - NOV 16,2010 Lavern passed away on November 16, 2010, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on October 21, 1922 to Elbert and Dessie Mae Vanschuyver in Wanette, Oklahoma. She married Kenneth Gentry on December 14, 1939 and moved to Escalon, California. They were married 47 years, he preceded her in death. They raised their family in Escalon and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Lavern is survived by her four children, 2 sons, Ray(and Lynn) Gentry of Escalon, Dave (and Julene) Gentry of Mesa, AZ and 2 daughters, Jan (and Bob) Dornan of Escalon, Fran (and Jerry) Lovelady of Mesa, AZ, eight grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, 3 sisters, Margaret Lowe of Riverbank, Rilla Lucas of Fresno, and Pat Yarnell of Modesto. She will be missed and will always be in our hearts. Lavern's memorial service will be held on Friday, November 26 at 11:00 am at Deegan Funeral Chapel in Escalon; her burial will be private for her family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. There is an online guest book available to share your memories and condolences; please visit our website a: www.modbee.com/obituaries www.deeganfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Modesto Bee from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2010.

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Lisa Silveira

November 25, 2010

Lavern Gentry was a beautiful person and she will be missed dearly.

Vivian Johnston

November 25, 2010

I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. Your mother was very special to me and I will never forget how she was so good to my mom and how she always seemed to show up for my mom after my dad's death and the trip they took together to Oklahoma. She put alot of love in my heart with her beautiful smile and thoughtfulness. She will forever be remembered. Love you all cousins as I have not forgotten you but seems we all get caught up in our lives and thankful that we at least have our memories. May God be with you all thru this sad time and may he Bless each and everyone of you.
Love, your cousin,
Vivian (McDowell) Johnston

Sandy Dupy

November 24, 2010

Love twinkled in her eyes and her sweet smile confirmed it. I loved her dearly and was so thankful she was able to make the trip back to Oklahoma to see my dad before he passed away. My deepest condolences to all of you.

Roy & Rhonda Lyon

November 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Aunt Lavern was a very wonderful loving lady and has a special place in my heart.

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