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1934
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2024
Earl Shadduck Obituary
September 14, 1934 – September 14, 2024
Delano – Earl Bollinger Shadduck, 90, went home to be with his Lord on September 14, 2024. He was born to Clyde and Lydia Shadduck on September 14, 1934, in Burlington Junction, Missouri where he grew up.
Earl married Mary A. Thompson in August 1959, and in 1963 they moved to Delano, California where they made their home. Earl began his personal relationship with the Lord as a young child and was a true example of a Godly man. After retiring as an automotive and bus mechanic, Earl and Mary spent many years ministering at Jenness Park Christian Camp.
Earl is survived by his 5 children: Cheryl (Arlin) Hill, Darla (Charles) Bland, Karen (Al) Schroeder, Kevin (Jennifer) Shadduck, and Kathy Shadduck-Magana; 9 grandchildren: Charles, Christie, Crystal, Ivan, Nathaniel, Brittany, Scott, Michelle, and Zackery; 9 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; granddaughter, Stephanie; parents and siblings, Grace, Pheobe, and Keith.
The family would like to thank Terri from Adventist Health Hospice for her loving care of Earl.
Memorial donations can be made to Jenness Park, 29005 State Hwy 108, Cold Springs, CA 95335.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 11:00 am at Griffith Avenue Baptist Church, 408 Griffith Avenue, Wasco, CA, 93280.
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Rhonda & Jerry Nagatani
September 8, 2025
Earl & Mary were very special to us. I miss them and can't wait to see them in heaven.
Bernice Bacon
November 14, 2024
My husband Richard bacon and I loved working with Mary and earlich and s park and we did that for a number of years, we love them as friends and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Rhonda Nagatani
November 14, 2024
Mary & Earl were special church friends of mine then as Mary declined Jerry loved sending meals over. We miss them dearly but know they are together in heaven.
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