Leland-Welch-Obituary

Leland Wayne Welch

Modesto, California

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LELAND WAYNE (DOC) WELCH MARCH 26, 1921 - MAR 17, 2003 Born in LaPorte City, Iowa. Died of natural causes. Moved to Modesto in 1970. Veteran of WWII. Doc was a member of many of the golf clubs in Modesto area, also a member of S.O.S. He was an avid contributor to many charities including Habit...

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Michele,

Remember the good times with your dad. I remember when I was a very young boy and your dad was working hiding the eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt. When it came time for it to start; he grabbed me by the arm and rushed to get some of the prizes.
He was so kind to the animals that he adopted. He was always available and donated to many worthy causes.
He will be missed but his memory will last for ever.
Love, Uncle Bob

I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF UNCLE WAYNE. MY FAVORITE ONE IS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS. ANY STRAY DOG OR CAT WAS TAKEN IN, AND TREATED LIKE ROYALTY. EVEN THE CATS WOULD FOLLOW WAYNE AROUND HIS YARD, JUST TO BE CLOSE TO HIM. I WILL MISS HIM.

from his sister wanda and her husband bud the lord needed his army of angels and wayne was a chosen one

I wish your family to keep Leland's memories close to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Ann Mc Coy and her family.

Dear Michel and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at the death of your very special father. You don't remember me, but I sure remember you as a lovely little girl. And now I know you are a beutiful woman. I know your dad loved you so much! I don't know if you remember my mom and dad, Ethel and John Gross, but they were so fond of your dad and your other Aunts and Uncle. Perhaps you were there when my dad came to Modesto to see His sister, my aunt Myrtle. That was when...