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Ida Westfall Obituary
A service will be at 5 p.m. today at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova St. Pastor Lisa Smith and Pastor Glen Petersen will officiate. A reception and gathering after the service for family and friends will be at the China Lights Buffet, 9220 Old Seward Highway.
She was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Family wrote: "She was completely devoted to loving and caring for her family, consisting of her son Shannon, son Steven, daughter-in-law, Seth, and grandchildren Cayla, Steven Jr., Keone and Kei. Her generous and loving heart made it easy to love her. Although she enjoyed being at home, the number of lives touched by her giving spirit and loving nature is too great to count. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but will be a true gift to all she loved as an angel in heaven."
Survivors include her sons, Shannon Hoffman and Steven Westfall Sr., both of Anchorage; daughter-in-law, Seth Marie Westfall of Anchorage; granddaughter, Cayla Westfall of Anchorage; grandsons, Steven Westfall Jr., Keone Westfall and Kei Westfall, all of Anchorage.
Memorial Donations: In lieu of flowers, the family request that in accordance with Ida's wishes, contributions be made to the college fund of her four grandchildren.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ida Westfall
March 4, 2010
Steve-
We are so sorry to hear the news of your mothers passing. Our hearts go out to you and yours during this time of sorrow. Your mom was always special to our daughter.
Richard & Charlene Ballou
Sue & Kurt Bahner
February 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Ida's death, I had the privilege of working with Ida at Irwin, Smith et all in 1986, she was always a blessing and a joy to work with and I remember our lunches at the China Hut!!!
tammie Cope
February 19, 2010
To the Westfall family, My heart goes out to all of you for your loss of your mother, grandmother-and Friend. She will live on in your hearts and in your memories forever and no one can take that away from you. Her journey here on earth is over but the lessons she has passed on to you all will always be just a thought away.
I'm so sorry for your untimely loss, I know not getting to say "good bye" is hard but know she knew you loved her each and every day you were with her. Make sure you take time to breath and drink plenty of water. Love to the family. The Copes
Carol Jackett
February 19, 2010
Steven and Seth, Cayla, Steven, Keone and Kei,
Your Mother and Grandma welcomed everyone into her home with kindness and friendship. I was so lucky to have had the opportunity to meet her on my trip to Alaska. In this difficult time let her memory be "the wind beneath your wings " and let it "raise you to stand on mountains" . She will be with you in all you accomplish.
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Betsy
February 19, 2010
I worked with Ida for a number of years at W&DY - what a special lady she was. I know she will be truly missed but I rejoice in knowing I will see her again someday.
Sally Contreras
February 19, 2010
Ida was always so friendly and "welcoming", she will be greatly missed, from Bryan, Kenna-Sue, Megan, Joshua and Sally, we pray for you and your family. To Cayla, the "kind, loving" young lady you are, is partly due from the "love and guidance" your grandma Ida gave you!
laverne rodrigues
February 18, 2010
I will miss you my sister,but I know we will meet again.laverne,hawaii
Janet Birky
February 18, 2010
Ida, words cannot express how sad I am that you are gone, but I look forward to seeing you again someday.
paulette hogen
February 18, 2010
Sista, thank you for taking me on your jouney thru life, the diffrent places to see and the different things we did. And I remember you show"d me how to make an indian weave basket, when I visited you in Arizona. I was beautiful. Your sourdough bread with chicken dinner was the beat. You are in my heart always. Your loving tita, Paulette
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