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1964
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2010
Michelle Koch Obituary
Michelle passed away on the night of Oct. 5, 2010 after a years battle with breast cancer. The cancer spread at a very fast rate, and although she was much too young, it overpowered her and took her from us too soon.
She was the most selfless, caring, thoughtful, warm-hearted woman we all knew and loved. She was the youngest of four daughters and four sons of Richard and Carole Shuey. She was the proud wife to Paul Koch of Ventura County, and the mother of three, Brandy Clarke, 28, Richard Studebaker, 26, and Jamie Studebaker, 24.
She devoted her life to nursing with the elderly, although her unfulfilled dream was to become a vet because of her unconditional love for animals. She worked hard to be there for those she loved and because of her efforts, we all grew and became better people.
She will live on in our hearts and lives forever and will never be forgotten, only treasured because we had the chance to know her. Memorial is Nov. 10 in Sacramento County. For information call Jamie, 861-3891.
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