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1939
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2024
R. Danforth Obituary
March 9, 1939 February 28, 2024
A truly wonderful, loving man of God, Dave was reunited with his beloved parents Russell and Nell, brother Walter, sister Ruth, first wife of 41 years, Wanda, and many cherished friends and relatives.
He leaves behind his wife of nearly 30 years, Ann, brother Doug (Natalie), daughter Cindy, son Ken (Missy), grandchildren Melissa, Michael and Evan, and great-grandchildren Declan and Lincoln, along with many more cherished friends and relatives.
A Memorial Celebration will be held on March 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church, 4600 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Dave to: Rosewood Community Church, 1301 New Stine Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309, or to the First United Methodist Church.
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Shelly Elliott (Felty)
March 11, 2024
Dave played a very important role in my relationship with The Lord. He and Wanda were our Jr. High leaders at First Baptist Church in 1976. In 1990´s he led Sunday School class and small group on Sunday evening. He was a very good leader and taught us a lot about The Lord and his word. Dave was a very down to earth guy and am so thankful to have been blessed to know him. Praying for his family, Ann, Cindy. Kenny and grandkids.
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