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1922
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2015
Clarence DeWildt Obituary
Clarence was a veteran of WWII as he served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1941-1945. The family lived in Kimberly until 1964 when they were transferred to Northern California with Kimberly Clark Corp.
Clarence was the second youngest of 13 siblings and the last to survive. His survivors include sons, John and daughter-in-law, Chery, Bill and daughter-in-law, Sandy, Tom and daughter-in-law, Mary Joe, and Chuck and daughter-in-law, Wendy; and grandchildren, Lori, Tyler, Bradley, Jennifer and Matthew De Wildt. Clarence was also blessed with two great-grandchildren, Madison and Cameron De Wildt.
Clarence was an avid bridge player earning the lifetime masters award. He resided in Poway for the past 15 years, including the last eight years at Gateway Retirement Home.
A service was held at Gateway on January 16, 2015. He is buried alongside Margaret at Dearborn Cemetery in Poway.
Donations in Clarence's name can be made to: The Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clarence DeWildt
1 Entry
January 23, 2015
You have my condolences. I am sorry for
your great loss, the pain of losing a loved
one can be unbearable. It is comforting to
know that God will one day put a end to
death and we will be able to see our loved
ones again... May the God
of all comfort be with you during this
difficult time.
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