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Carol Durfee

1936 - 2013

Carol Durfee obituary, 1936-2013

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1936

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2013

Carol Durfee Obituary

Carol Durfee passed away June 19, 2013 at age 76. Carol was born September 13, 1936 in Sebastopol, CA to Matthew and Irma Smith. Carol went home to be with the Lord in heaven on June 19, 2013.

She graduated from Analy High School in Sebastopol, CA and worked in the banking industry and bookkeeping. She met Dave Durfee and married him in September of 1964 and were married for 48 years. After they wed, they moved to Palm Springs, CA where she was a bookkeeper and a piano teacher and then moved to San Bernardino, CA in 1968. They then moved to Millville, CA in 1972 where she was active with the PTA, Teachers Aid and then helped start the lunch program at Millville Elementary School.

She enjoyed gardening, camping and boating on the lake and arts & crafts. Dave and Carol purchased the Millville Café in 1976 and owned it for 20 years. Carol loved visiting everyone and loved to cook. She also belonged to the Oregon Trail Riders, Elks Emblem Club and enjoyed playing games, especially "Mexican Train" with all the ladies at the Elks Lodge. Dave & Carol did a lot of traveling in their motor home and especially enjoyed traveling with the Elks Traildusters RV Club.

She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Dave; children: Dixie Fraser, Diatra Bigall, Debra Demers, Kathleen Pearson and Michael Durfee; 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; brothers, William and Charles Smith. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Mitchell.

Carol's celebration of "Life" will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 20, 2013 at the Elks Lodge 2570 Elk Drive Redding, CA 96003.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mercy Hospice in Carol Durfee's honor at 1554 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001.

Published by Redding Record Searchlight on Jun. 26, 2013.
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I have been blessed to have such a wonderful person in my life for 13 years I will always treasure the trips and special times we had together and learning how to play Mexican Train !
I love you miss you forever
your daughter in law Aleta

Aleta Durfee

July 5, 2013

She always had a smile for us and never gave us any grief about sliding down the stairs. She worked hard and loved harder. Thank you for always being there for us and loving us, the difference you made in so many lives spans this country and generations. With all my love, I'll miss you. Until we meet again ok!

July 5, 2013

I miss her more than words can express

Jacki Truesdell

July 1, 2013

So sorry to hear of Aunt Carols passing. It's been so long since we have seen everyone. Happy she is no longer suffering and we wish you well Uncle Dave!
Love, Rick and Candee

Rick and Candee Smith

June 27, 2013

George & I met Carol & Dave at one of our first campouts,and hit it off immediately. Carol always loved to play games, and chit chat at our campouts. We became good friends, and always had fun together. We will miss her very much. and know she is out of pain, and with the Lord, now. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. GEORGE & SUE MASI

June 27, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss Dave, Wish you well.

Don Rich

June 27, 2013

Wishing you peace and comfort at this time of great loss. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Russell & Christine Smith

June 26, 2013

Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Steve Arganbright

June 26, 2013

You are in our thoughts Dave. wishing you well.
gary and Jeanann

gary popejoy

June 26, 2013

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