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Stella Blankenship Obituary

Of Redding, CA. passed away peacefully September 10, 2010. She was born in Harvey Iowa on April 5, 1917 to Emanuel and Stella Cameron. DeFayne was a giving and loving wife to the late Arlie Blankenship. Mother to the late Janet D, Bommarito, and Arlene D. Blankenship. She is survived by her brother, Jack Cameron of Petaluma, her sister Juanita Graubart of Escondido California; her sons Gerald (Jerry) Johnson of Little Rock Arkansas, Waldron (Wally) Johnson of Redding Ca., Raymond Blankenship of Redding Ca., John Blankenship of Palm Springs Ca. and many Grandchildren. Services to be held at Liberty Cemetery in Petaluma on September 22nd at 2:00 p.m.

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Published by Press Democrat from Sep. 19 to Sep. 20, 2010.

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Ann Gene & Ken Hodson

September 22, 2010

Wally & Jerry -
Our heart goes our for you at this time of sorrow. We remember your mom way back when - some 50 years or more. May she rest in peace.

September 22, 2010

My heartfelt condolences. I remember Auntie Dee from when I was a little girl and she and Uncle Arlie lived up the street from us in Petaluma. Love and sympathy, Rhonda (Cameron) Kaufmann, Forest Ranch, CA

September 22, 2010

I remember Auntie Dee & Uncle Arlie, and the wonderful tarts she made! My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Eileen Cameron Massa (Rodney's oldest daughter)

Bekki Vaisau

September 22, 2010

Grandma I hope you are enjoying your time up there with grandpa. I love you very much and will always have you in my heart.

September 19, 2010

Mom, Rest In Peace. Now no more pain. With all my love, your son Wally

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