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Alice "Speedy" Speed

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Alice Speed Obituary

8/5/17 - 12/9/08 Resident of Alameda, CA 91 years young, Alice Speed passed away in Alameda, CA December 9, 2008. Alice was born in Idaho and lived most of her adult life in Alameda running Speed's Automotive, a business started with her late husband. A business she loved and retired from. She was raised by her loving adoptive parents David and Lena Fulkerson in Idaho where she also completed her schooling. Alice was very active in the Elks, Soroptomists of Alameda and many other worthwhile charitable organizations making a difference in Alameda, which she loved. Alice is survived by her loving Step-Daughter Joan Cook of Georgia and her also loving Daughter-in law Donna Speed of Auburn, CA, wife of her late adored Step-Son Dick Speed. She is also survived by many loving Grandchildren in Georgia, Washington, Nevada, Utah and California. Numerous Great-Grandchildren and many Great-Great-Grand children all of whom adored her wit and humor. "Speedy", "Grandma", will be dearly missed by her many many friends that enjoyed a life of golf, partying and traveling with Alice. Cremation arrangements are being made and handled by Greer Family Mortuary in Alameda, interment to be private at Alta Mesa Cemetery joining her beloved late husband Harry Speed. United again. There will be no services per her request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alice's honor to: Girls, Inc. of Alameda County; 13666 E. 14th Street, San Leandro, CA 94578 or a charity of your choice with acknowledgment to: Donna Speed, 868 El Oro Drive, Auburn, CA 95603-3578

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, 2008.

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Johanna Killingsworth

December 27, 2008

I love you Grandma !! Kim always kept me up to date on you. I still have your message you left on my answering machine. I'm so glad my mom got to talk to you last year. It was a blessing. She always asks if I've sent you a card for every occassion. May you rest in peace. Love you. I'll always remember the fond memories I have of you :-)

Todd Cook

December 26, 2008

With love from Georgia. Your Grandson Todd Cook
P.S. My mom always tells us every year to send you a Christmas card... Rest in Peace...

Kimberley & Darrell Victor

December 13, 2008

To my very Loved Grandma!!!
You have and will always have a very special place in my heart.
I'm glad you were MY grandma. Love you forever, and God Bless you always.

Rick and Valerie Speed

December 13, 2008

We love you Grandma and will miss you always.
Rest in Peace.

Les and Arlowayne Brenno

December 13, 2008

Our sympathy to the many family and friends who will miss you.

Arlowayne and Les Brenno

Donna Speed

December 13, 2008

I will miss you Mom. Goodbye and I Love You ...
Donna

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