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Russell Michael Ling obituary

Russell Ling Obituary

RUSSELL MICHAEL LING MAR 26, 1951 - NOV 7, 2010 Russell Michael Ling passed peacefully in the comfort of the home he built for his family at the age of 59. Born in Jetmore, Kansas he moved to California in 1958. He was an Oakdale resident of over 33 years and business owner for 17 years. Mike was a skilled craftsman and loved RV'ing, boating, fishing and riding atv's as a means to explore the great outdoors. He always knew how to bring a smile to the faces of those around him by cracking witty jokes or pulling savvy pranks. Survived by wife Jennifer Ling of Oakdale, daughter Nicole Ling of Santa Barbara, sister Elaine Wyatt of Clovis, sister Jeanne Brunk of Groveland, and brother Arthur Ling of Clovis. He is preceded in death by his parents Russell and Marguerite Ling, sister Pat Ling and brother David Ling. A celebration of a life full of memories will be held at the Ling residence in Oakdale on Sat., November 13 at 1pm. www.modbee.com/obituaries

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Published by Modesto Bee on Nov. 11, 2010.

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Daniel Brunk

November 11, 2010

Your memories will last in our lives...we'll miss your pranks and jokes! Uncle Mike always made me laugh and taught me to live life.

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