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Avesta Keller Obituary
29 June 1916-30 Sept. 2010
It was with joy and sadness that we bid farewell to our wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Avesta Keller. She died peacefully at her home in Simi Valley with her family by her side as she had wanted.
She was born in Belmont, Idaho, to Walser and Maude Bowman. She grew up in Kansas and lived with her parents there during her childhood and young adulthood. She came to California in 1940 with her two daughters, Martha (Hauser) and Pat (Ernest), and her husband, Darrel Keller. Her third daughter, Judy (Castaneda), was born in California.
The 94 years of her life were filled with struggles, triumphs and lots of love. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren would ask her to help them with their homework by relating stories about her childhood and the days without cars, radios and running water. She would hold them captive by her side telling them wonderful stories. She had the nickname "Rosie the Riveter" because during World War II she was one of the brave women who went to work in the factories working as a riveter on the huge wings of aircraft.
There are too many family members to mention, but there are also many family members who have gone before her and have been waiting for her to join them. Everybody loved her and she brightened the lives of so many. We will all miss her so much.
A special thanks from the family goes to the wonderful hospice care team who were so supportive and loving, and to her wonderful caregivers, Mandee and Remy. We love you all.
A Celebration of Life will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Moorpark Presbyterian Church at 13950 Peach Hill Road, Moorpark. It will be an informal get-together, so feel free to share any stories with Avesta's family and friends. We look forward to seeing you.
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Allison Garner
October 9, 2010
I will miss "Grandma" very much. She always brightened my day at Bible Study with her beautiful smile and gracious spirit. I loved hearing stories about her amazing life and look forward to the day when I will see her again!
October 7, 2010
We just always enjoyed talking and listening to Avesta, she was such a joyful person to be around. We were privaledged to have had her in our lives. Know that she is at peace now with the rest of her family.
Celia and Don Jordan
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