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John C. Westlake

John C. Westlake obituary

John Westlake Obituary

John C. Westlake was born October 24, 1951 in Conway, Arkansas and passed away October 18, 2010 in Laramie, WY while on the best road trip of his life. He was raised in Santa Rosa and attended Santa Rosa High School. A Sonoma County resident for over 30 years, lived for a time in Kihei, HI and retired to Perryville AR. He is survived by his two daughters Kimberly Westlake Spaunhurst of Perryville, AR and Susan Westlake of Kihei, HI, son in law, Christopher Spaunhurst; grandchildren Sarah and Lucas Spaunhurst; brother Drew Westlake and sister Brenda Castellanos of Perryville, AR. He served in the military as a Marine and National Guardsman. John was a long time specialty excavating contractor with the local Operating Engineers #3. He will be missed by everyone.

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Published by Press Democrat from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2010.

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