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GAIL WESTPHALL Obituary

WESTPHALL, GAIL D. (VOLKMAN) March 20, 1943 to Dec. 3, 2010 Gail Westphall of San Diego, CA was born in Oconomowoc, WI. Survived by her spouse Brice F. Westphall; sons Eric and Andrew Westphall; sister Susan Milton; brother Gary Volkman. Gail was a very loved wife, mother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Service to honor Gail will be held Friday, December 10th, at 10:00 a.m., Christ Lutheran Church in La Mesa, CA.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 7, 2010.

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December 10, 2010

Dear Bryce, Eric & Andy,
So sorry to hear of Gail's passing. I will always remember Gail as such a capable person in everything she did sewing, cooking and baking. Such a wonder homemaker, wife and mother.
With our deepest sympathy,
Rick & Karen Sather

Lorena Rodriguez

December 10, 2010

Brice, Eric and Andy, The Rodriguez family of Santee send our love and express our deepest condolences.

Lorena Rodriguez

December 10, 2010

To Brice, Eric and Andy, The Rodriguez family of Santee send our love and deepest condolences.

December 9, 2010

To Gail's Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and all the days after. May God give you peace. Both Gail & Bryce played a major role in helping create Deborah to be the woman she is today. For that we as her parents are extremly thankful. May you find strength in the love of your famiy and friends. Jeff & Kenda Maxwell

Deborah Clem

December 9, 2010

To the Westphall Family- You have my condolences and prayers.

Deborah Clem

Michelle Gutierrez

December 8, 2010

My condolences and prayers to you in the loss of your beloved mother, and wife. She will be dearly missed.
Michelle (Carlson) Gutierrez

Jan & Natalie (or Barbara) Knuth

December 8, 2010

I'll remember Gail most for her spirited conversation & her wonderful baking & cooking! She gave me some of my family's favorite recipes & we'll be reminded of her each time we share them. Brice & family have truly lost their rock of strength & will be in our prayers.

Connie St Michel

December 8, 2010

Brice and family, I was sorry to see Gail's annoucement. It was a long battle and she fought it well. I hope to be able to come to the service. But if I can't, please know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Joe Besser

December 8, 2010

To the Westphall Family,

What a joy to know Gail.She had a heart of gold and will truly be missed!

May God give peace and comfort to family and friends at this time---

Linda Giles

December 7, 2010

Dear Brice and family, please accept my condolences for your loss. I feel privileged to have known her, she was a wonderful person and a very good friend. I will miss her.

December 7, 2010

We are saddened to read of Gail's passing. She fought so hard & gave so much to all of you.
I so enjoyed our visits when we happpened to meet.
Byron Conrad

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